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We've all heard the story about the Ottawa Convoy but Chris Barber, one of the organizers of the convoy, reveals his side of the story with Leighton. His perspective sheds light on the influence of the media, behind the scenes on the politics, and the uncovered truth about what went on the grounds of the convoy. As the fight for freedom moves forward, heroic acts can be found in standing up for ou...

Visionary founder of Canada's groundbreaking tuition-free charter school, Caylan Ford, shares her mission to promote a classical education with David in this two part interview. Putting emphasis on true, factual, unbiased education for young minds is a charge that Ford, and her talented team, are determined to lead. As they stand on the threshold of opening new campuses, we see a glimpse of their...

As an accomplished Geopolitical Analyst & author, Brandon Weichert shares his unfiltered insights with Leighton on China's global influence & the erosion of the rule of law. Discover how China's global influence impacts our technology, world trade, and politics from the ground up. Leighton and Brandon discuss the competition for control.  

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth...

Christian Director, Shannon Halliday, shares the truths he uncovered about the unjust shutdown of churches during the COVID pandemic while creating his newest film, "The Essential Church". Halliday & Grey discuss the consequences of removing community during isolation, parallels of stripping religious freedoms throughout history, and the dark side of the entertainment industry & government...

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth...

With a 40 year career as a constitutional lawyer in the USA, John W. Whitehead has a unique, legitimate perspective on where and why the deep state secrets are kept, and why the public ought to be more in-tune with the warning signs. As Leighton Grey discusses this far-reaching topic with Whitehead, Canadians will grasp the depth and perniciousness of corruption, the state-ordered 'censorship indu...

David Craig, Jeremy Prest, David Leis and Leighton Grey gather to share the impact and inspiring potential for the Return to Reason line-up of programs. With the end goal of influencing Canada for truth, freedom, and ultimately the gospel, the roundtable discussion challenges all to engage and grow as citizens, honouring the groundwork that Leon Fontaine built.   

In conversation with David Leis, Professor Frances Widdowson dissects and analyzes a virus plaguing most of the western world today: the industry of woke. Widdowson details her personal experiences of being cancelled and censored for simply seeking healthy debate on certain narratives, and the important of reclaiming freedom of speech and free thinking at Canadian institutions.

Leighton welcomes fellow Albertan Caylan Ford on to tell her personal story as chronicled in her documentary: When the Mob Came. Ford's reputation was destroyed, her burgeoning political career dissolved in a matter of hours and… everyone was pressured to disown her, purely based off false allegations. Is there life after cancel culture? Find out today!  

David Leis has an interesting discussion with Frontier Research Associate, Joseph Quesnel about his work and study in the area of First Nations' prosperity and how policy and partnerships can be adapted to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of indigenous peoples in Canada, rather than tangling projects up behind years of red tape and consultations; Property rights and the lack of autonomy granted b...

David Leis welcomes former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague to provide context and substance to the often-confusing discussion around climate change policies and how they impact Canadian's quality of life. In his current role leading Canadians for Affordable Energy, McTeague walks David through what has been proven true repeatedly and how the green agenda, left unchecked, will inevitably destroy Canada's...

Leighton Grey speaks with True North Media's Alberta correspondent, Rachel Emmanuel to analyse and dissect recent events and ongoing headlines like the Alberta provincial election; the failures of Canada's criminal justice system, and the never-ending series of scandals from Ottawa. Emmanuel shares how she is personally inspired by Albertans and the interaction of her fans, and even offers her opi...

Where does this toxic ideology of wanting to re-write history to atone for the sins of the past come from? Does anything truly matter when the narrative is more important than truth? Gerry Bowler and host David Leis discuss the value of a collective history and the great dangers in ignoring, erasing and revising history the way revolutionary movements desire to do, noting the ways this is prevalen...

Leighton Grey welcomes on a fellow litigator on for a fascinating conversation into military law. Registered Nurse, turned Lawyer, Catherine Christensen shares the stunning and shocking truth about how Canadian Armed Forces(CAF) members and vets are treated when trying to hold their superior officers accountable or stand up for their own freedom of conscience - recounting just how much the politic...

In his highly anticipated book, today's guest Mark Milke walks David Craig through how he gathered chapters and perspectives from 19 Canadian intellectuals for The 1867 Project, in his role as president at The Aristotle Foundation. Arguments in the book cut through modern identity politics and criticisms with respect, truth and history showcasing a Canadian history worth preserving and a future wo...

Lindsay Shepherd sits down with David Leis to outline her experiences regarding leftist-thinking and the censorship on campus... detailed in her debut book, Diversity and Exclusion. You'll be stunned to learn just how little freedom of speech professors and teaching assistants actually have when you hear her secretly recorded phone call from an interaction in 2017.

Leighton Grey sits down with the former governor of Alaska and VP Candidate, Sarah Palin. Known for her Christian and grassroots values, Palin speaks from experience knowing the political landmines and says too many representatives fail to govern with the integrity they campaigned on. She challenges all citizens, Canadian and American, to hold their elected officials accountable and even weighs in...

After decades of experience as a personal chef abroad, educator and mentor on health, Sherry Strong joins Return to Reason to offer her perspective on where Canadians can go from here. After three years of officials stirring up fear, promoting isolation and halting community-enriching activities, Strong offers a recipe for holistic health and taking back control of what you eat, saying you will re...

In his stunning new documentary, Aaron Gunn details the root cause of how Canada became home to tent cities, violent crime and third world like conditions for drug addicts that fall into a cycle of decriminalization of hard drugs, safe supply centres, and zero access to sustainable recovery. As David Leis learns, this investigative endeavour was not to pity addicts, but rather to confront the shoc...

A banned book, 11 years of legal battles, and one man's story about the bureaucratic red tape to destroy a business. Gordon Knight sits down with Leighton Grey to explain his side of the story… challenging all to wonder how this could take place under the radar here in North America.

With a public policy and banking background, guest Marc Joffe has a well-rounded discussion with Jeremy Prest on today's show talking everything from the potential banking collapse to the pitfalls of 15 minute city plans and the aggressive climate change policies that never seem to reach the goals laid out in the elites "conclusive reports". You'll appreciate the straight-talk from Joffe who adds...

Canada is a severely stunted society where leaders exploit fear and sow division. What can be done to turn things around and restore basic truths?  Listen to the continued conversation David Leis had with Lord Conrad Black. 

Leighton Grey has a deeply personal conversation with former NHL star Theo Fleury, where he weaves together his experience with trauma, learning through adversity, and the need for a spiritual relationship with a higher power. Fleury also shares his views on the psychological aftermath of the pandemic and the over-politicization of sport.

When today's guest, Pam Buffone, had an alarming conversation with her first grader, she raised her concern with school administrators and other parents, only to find out the devastating truth that the ideology of gender fluidity and sexual exploration was permeating every aspect of public education in the province of Ontario. As Jeremy Prest learns, it will be up to parents to confront activism t...