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Deanna McLeod, Principal & Lead Strategist at Kaleidoscope Strategic Inc. walks David Leis through a fascinating timeline of how the pandemic measures and vax trials got it wrong and how the normal parameters of a medical study were not properly followed; and the data misrepresented.

Author and Economist Tanner Hnidey joins Leighton for a fulsome discussion on Just Transition, and where the progressive governments have steered Canada off-course. He challenges all individuals to stand up for fact-driven decision making, individual independence, and using the democratic levers to influence change. 

Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shares his insights on the incredible waste and mis-spending by our current federal government. He challenges all viewers to engage with their Member of Parliament and demand answers and accountability: after all, that's our money they are spending.

SWAT Police officer turned naturopath, Dr. Mark Sherwood speaks candidly with David Craig about the trends he's seen since the covid pandemic began, outlining the problems for society at the intersection of fear, isolation, censorship and authoritarian health measures. Viewers will be challenged and fascinated by what he calls '5th generation warfare'. 

World renowned author and speaker, Dr. Yoram Hazony dives deep into the topic of conservatism with David Craig. They look back at the significance of the 'freedom' movement emerging in the late 1940s and how secularism itself has created a paradigm shift of worldviews that have in turn, distorted terms like conservative and liberal.  Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter  |  Instagram  ...

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Recent headlines have alleged Chinese interference in Canadians elections but what do the reports actually say? How does this all connect to the mysterious police stations that have connections to the CCP, and the balloons that were shot down by NORAD? On this special edition of Return to Reason, David Craig is joined by a reporter from the Epoch Times, as well as the Vice President of a non parti...

Moving away from empirical evidence and instead indoctrinating students to base truth on feelings rather than facts is a dangerous game that Canada is already playing in public and post-secondary schools. Prof. David M. Haskell walks David Craig through examples of segregation, identity politics in the classroom and bold-face lies that are upheld because of widespread coercion into silence by much...

Return to Reason welcomes David Leis and his podcast, Leaders on the Frontier. New episode every Tuesday.  David Leis welcomes two of Alberta's top constitutional lawyers on to discuss a number of cases including pandemic violations of the right to worship, rights of mobility, medical privacy and freedom of conscience. Judicial deference and case examples of precedence is also brought up.  Follow...

Return to Reason presents Grey Matter with Leighton Grey. Constitutional lawyer Leighton Grey is joined by two Alberta lawyers who signed a petition against the latest attempt to compel Alberta members of the bar to take Indigenous history and anti-racism training known as "The Path." These three have a thoughtful discussion about institutional capture, compelled speech and the lack of facts prese...

With her unique background of studying the Soviet Union and other tyrannical governments of the past, Stella Morabito shares with David Craig about the power of isolation and how it can be used as a weapon against whole societies to coerce them into silence and fear - most recently used during the pandemic.  Watch and interact with us on YouTube |  Website   | Instagram  

Some say the epicentre of the Canadian opioid crisis is Vancouver's east side, where tent cities, violent crime and people strung out on the pavement has become normal. As of January 31st, the BC government has decriminalized many hard drugs and introduced a "safe-supply" to the market. Aaron Gunn, independent journalist and filmmaker discusses the issue with David Craig; he outlines the ideologie...

Jeremy Prest welcomes world renowned professor & researcher Ramesh Thakur to discuss his five-part paper entitled State Power & Covid Crimes. From his experience at the UN, and many global science committees over the course of his career, he details just how absurd some of the pandemic measures taken by governments around the world were, and how they are not in fact backed up by data or modelling...

When Mike Schouten's son received a terminal cancer diagnosis, the whole family experienced the world of pediatric palliative care. This unique personal experience, plus his professional work in public policy with ARPA Canada informs this heartfelt and informative discussion with David Craig about MAiD in Canada and how its gradual expansion has created ripple effects across our nation. Watch and...

Exploring the concept and pitfalls of idea pathogens is a specialty of Dr. Gad Saad. David Craig sits down for an in-depth interview with the Canadian professor and popular podcaster about his newest book, what woke ideology is all about, and the damage caused by institutional capture.  Watch and interact with us on Twitter |  YouTube |  Website   | Instagram | Facebook  

The legal ground in Canada is shifting. What has caused this eruption? Is there a silver lining to the government overreach and public distrust that evolved over the course of the pandemic? Executive Director of Rights Probe, Bruce Pardy, has a lively conversation with Jeremy Prest about freedom of speech, and how the culture wars have transformed Canadians' perspective on the functions of law & o...

Experts say that the pandemic only magnified the shortcoming of the Canadian healthcare system already struggling. Guest host Jeremy Prest has a down-to-earth and candid conversation with Registered Nurse Svetlana Dallalana, who founded Ezra Wellness, a private network of healthcare professionals to serve patients, and believes that proper healthcare reform will lead to promoting wellness, disease...

According to lawyer Kristopher Kinsinger, a healthy, holistic understanding of our constitution and The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is vital for meaningful discussion on issues related to freedom. In this thoughtful conversation, guest host David Craig challenges the collision and balance between politics, law, and civic responsibility. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the...

Contrary to the doom and gloom headlines that dominate the media, Marian L. Tupy outlines the statistical and factual data that describe a world that is actually getting better, made possible by human flourishing. Guest host Jeremy Prest dives deep into the pages of the book Superabundance and why the inaccurate apocalyptic narrative gains so much traction in today's culture.  Don't forget to beco...

Propaganda is a way of manipulating people's thoughts, beliefs and behaviours in a non-consensual way. Dr. Piers Robinson, one of the world's top experts on the use of propaganda has an in-depth conversation with guest host, Jeremy Prest, about recent global trends and the ways in which government and media have veered off of their original purpose. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the...

Guest host David Craig speaks with attorney Lisa Bildy about two cases involving healthcare professionals being disciplined by regulatory bodies for their personal views, not their conduct in patient-care settings. Trends within the culture wars and the importance of diversity of thought in society are also discussed.  Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from R...

The housing market crisis in Canada has hit an all time high. Expert in demography, Wendell Cox has an eye-opening discussion with guest host David Craig about the public policies surrounding this issue, and how to solve the problems with supply, demand and affordability. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, plea...

Every year, more Canadians are choosing to apply for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD); statistics have risen significantly since its implementation in 2016. In march of 2023, eligibility is set to widen to anyone with mental illness. Guest Host David Craig welcomes Susan Penner of Life Culture to discuss these trends and the slippery slope of normalizing of physician-assisted suicide. Don't forg...

Leon Fontaine sits down with retired chief judge, Brian Giesbrecht, to discuss how political interference and a lack of investigative journalism has skewed the narrative on the unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada. Giesbrecht shares what his research team has found, and outlines a 2021 book he contributed to titled From Truth Comes Reconciliation.   Don't forget to become an inside...

As the woke agenda permeates schools and gaslights gender dysphoria clinics around the world, journalist and columnist Barbara Kay offers her insights as to where this ideology got started, the latest with the UK Tavistock Clinic closure and how Canadians should be courageous and speak up against dangerous practises.  Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Re...