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Shawn Buckley, Constitutional Lawyer and President of the Natural Health Products Protection Association, joins Leighton Grey to discuss the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories caused by the pandemic and the impact that it had at the public justice project Shawn, along with the NCI, spearheaded nationally this past spring. Leighton also discusses the current health crisis regarding natural heal...

How does the ideology of the Frankfurt School impact Canada's legal system?  David Leis and Bruce Pardy discuss who is the intended beneficiary of Canada's legal system and where are the guardrails we once seemed to have? Listen and discover who made the law and who upholds the law. 

The National Coalition of Chiefs was set up to respond to the poverty crisis and social despair that has existed in First Nations communities across Canada. In today's episode, Leighton Grey and Dale Swampy discuss how opportunities for First Nation communities to work in the national resource sector would be a benefit for all Canadians and the nation as a whole.

What should we learn from the pandemic? Is transparency better than learning from past mistakes?  Alberta's pandemic mandates created profound affects that rippled across the province. What is the truth behind the results of Alberta's pandemic response panel?  David Leis speaks with the Honourable Preston Manning. Were the best measures utilized by Alberta's government and health care professional...

What really happened at the Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021? Leighton Grey gets the unfiltered truth from American Author, Tim Rivers. Tim's new book "The American Gulag: Letters From Prison", highlights the personal experiences and pleas from the now prisoners of the January 6th event. Are they paying an unjust price for fighting for truth and freedom?    Link to Tim Rivers' book: https://j...

On Today's episode David Leis has a discussion with Urban Policy Analyst and Sr. Fellow at The Frontier Centre, Wendell Cox, and President of The Urban Reform Institute, Charles Blain about the current housing market crisis. Limited housing supply along with the desire for home ownership is driving home prices higher and higher. Would public pressure change residential planning policy? Watch to fi...

On today's episode, Leighton Grey has a truly mind blowing conversation with health and self-sabotage Expert, Jason Christoff, about the health and wellness of our psyche. We are consuming more negative information now than ever, but how does that leave us vulnerable to manipulation? Are there ways for us to protect ourselves from the propaganda we, sometimes unknowingly, consume? The ways in whic...

It may have seemed that at one time parents felt they could trust the educators of their children. Fast forward to these years of wokeness and parents are butting into the process and demanding more transparency and influence over what the Canadian education system is teaching their children. Teacher Michael Zwaagstra is on the show and reveals what's really going on in the classroom. 

In his book "Ghosts of Baghdad" US Marine Helicopter pilot, Colonel Eric Buer takes Leighton Grey inside the cockpit of his Cobra attack helicopter. Eric's insights provide a deeper look into the laments of warfare, the sacrifices of duty, and the importance of the bonds he forged with his fellow soldiers. The life of the Marine is marked by struggle and sacrifice, teamwork and duty. 

Have you ever dreamt that you were awake only to be alarmed to find out it had been a dream?  Wokeness can be seen as far back as the times of the Greeks and the Romans with the belief in Morpheus a son of Hypnos the god of sleep. In today's episode David Leis speaks with Author and Policy Analyst, Teresa Mull. Tune in to this interview to hear the call to community family and identity, outside th...

The world is ever moving towards digitalization, including how we interact with our banks. Is it all for the sake of convenience or could there be a deeper political agenda? Freezing accounts, missing funds, and a fully digital currency are only a few reasons Brett Oland, CEO and President of Bow Valley Credit Union, and Leighton Grey discuss why citizens should be concerned about their financial...

David Leis welcomes back Constitutional Lawyer and President of the Natural Health Products Association, Shawn Buckley, to the show in an all-important discussion. Shawn exposes how government overreach impacts the Natural Health Industry and why citizens should be concerned for their personal autonomy. Naturally derived remedies have been used for centuries, safely and effectively with minimal ne...

Borrowed money and political directives are changing the course and courts of our Nation. Thomas Flanagan and host, Leighton Grey dive deeper into why the progressive ideology is replete in the public life of Canada.  Who benefits from the change in thought and law? You don't want to miss out on Thomas and Leighton discussing the court cases, political directives and the possible financial disaste...

What are the safeguards that a government should use to protect the prosperity of its people and industry?  David Leis and former Minister of Finance the Hon. Joe Oliver discuss the financial blunders of those who say budgets balance themselves.  How can Canada's government work to avoid arriving at the tipping point of a financial crisis?  Can Canada's government borrow its way into prosperity? D...

American author and Cultural Critic, James Lindsay, has defined Canada as "The 'Woke-ist' Country in the World". If that is the perception of Canada's identity, why do many Canadians feel that there is dissonance between the way Canada is being governed, the policies that are being made, and the way we actually think and feel? Canada's true identity requires unity. James and Leighton breakdown the...

How bright is the light shining on the path that Canada is taking into the future? As Canada moves forward with specific agendas nations of the world are taking note. In David's conversation with UK journalist and filmmaker, Steven Edginton, we hear how the perceptions of other nations are changing as they observe traditional values being replaced by what we have come to know as "woke ideology". S...

What were the principles of those who founded the American Republic.  The Puritans and others who came to America to find freedom and follow their Christian convictions knew that they could create a covenant that would build a nation and like the world at that time had not seen. Leighton Grey and author Mark Burrell discuss Mark's book Rediscovering the American Covenant and the truth behind the D...

Since the Covid vaccine mandates, there have been a rise in injuries and even death due to "unknown causes". National Citizen's Inquiry member and Constitutional Lawyer Shawn Buckley and David Leis discuss who determines the benefit, cost, and damages of these medical products before they are mandated to the public. According to Shawn, Canadians would be shocked to know the lack of safety measures...

There is no doubt that there is work to be done economically in Canada. Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large with the National Post says we are trailing behind the rest of the global powers. What can we do to move forward and give Canada and its citizens the chance it deserves to thrive? Follow along as David & Diane take a deep dive into the downfalls of Trudeau's government and what we can do to c...

Is it bad policy that drives debt and inflation? We can see the causes of inflation. We can also see the payoff and pain of debt. Richard Vague and Leighton Grey have an eye opening discussion about economy, debt and how it can stimulate the economy for the better, if used responsibly. With cost and inflation at an all-time high in Canada, what is the solution when calamity drives costs up and mak...

Ray McGinnis, Canadian Author and Researcher, along with David Leis, outline the role that political games and propaganda play in mainstream media. The blatant lies of events during the Freedom Convoy is apparent. But, why would media want to portray stories like these in a biased way? What is the purpose of imposing negative views on those who fight for freedom? McGinnis shares his views and how...

Richard Battle, inspiring author and speaker, shares the gift of hope with Leighton in today's episode. Finding reasons to be hopeful can sometimes be a difficult and daunting task especially as our society becomes more disconnected from God and His word. Find out how Richard, inspired by the power of God's word, used writing to turn his life around after the death of his son and how he continues...

It seems like everywhere you look, absurd things are continuously happening. Increasingly expensive groceries, endless taxation of gasoline, and countless reports about "global boiling". Investigative journalist, Elizabeth Nickson, often finds herself asking these questions: When will the absurdity stop? How did we get here? And who is to blame? In today's episode, discover the history and truth b...

Even in times of severe discord over policy, climate change, and identity, should Canada be celebrated? To the president of the Aristotle Foundation, Mark Milke, the answer is, yes! Leighton Grey and Mark call attention to the negativity dominating headlines that can easily make us feel like there is no hope for our country. Understanding Canadian history and fostering ideas grounded in reality co...

Does the Canadian Federation work as well as it should? How does it affect your prosperity and freedom? Dr. Dennis Modry, shares his vision for renewing Canada and its federal systems with David Leis. Dr. Modry highlights the causes of discord between Alberta and Ottawa, federal overreach and whether Alberta's relationship with Canada should be restructured.