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"There's something wrong with this country." Thomas Caldwell, of Caldwell Securities, put out some powerful full-page ads outlining concerns about the future of Canada. He tells David Leis why he's not remaining silent anymore and not afraid of the backlash. He encourages more major corporations to speak out too. They discuss Canada's financial future and how to turn this ship around.  

Bruce Pardy, law professor and Executive Director of Rights Probe reveals why a Canadian court wants access to your health records. What does this mean for your privacy? Are we still protected by the law or is the opposite happening? Bruce and Leighton Grey unpack what's happening with the legal system in Canada and why courts are refusing to hear or side with cases involving the pandemic.   

Former mayor and host, David Leis, brings 2023 Toronto mayoral candidate, Anthony Furey, onto this week’s episode. As they discuss some of Canada’s hottest topics in politics, it becomes clear that true change in today’s economical landscape goes beyond the vote. Citizen involvement is crucial, but how? As Furey explains, you may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you.  

Host Leighton Grey speaks with author Naomi Wolf about the surge of pro-Palestine protests at universities across Canada and the U.S. Wolf claims these demonstrations are driven by paid agitators aiming to create chaos, rather than addressing the illegal mistreatment in Palestine. Instead, she argues, protestors are supporting Hamas. Wolf also shares how witnessing such events has brought her clos...

Peyman Askari, a professor and candidate for the PPC (People's Party of Canada), shares his experience with government and escaping Iran at the age of six. Peyman and Leighton Grey discuss the Online Harms Bill, the recent drama inside Parliament and the "Wacko" comment. They discuss his concern for Canadians leaving Canada, his stance on non-citizens being allowed to vote in elections and the pro...

Frank Stronach, Austrian born and Canadian billionaire businessman and politician, says we need to eliminate poverty in order to have a prosperous Canada. He says the  economy is overloading the middle class and making it almost impossible for those in poverty to put food on the table. What will happen when the middle class isn't in the middle anymore? 

Hear the account of former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier as he reflects on his time advocating for Canadians' freedom at the Ottawa Freedom Rally in 2022. What seemed like an innocent activity at a family-friendly event landed Mr. Hillier in hot water with law enforcement. Were the charges an example of lawfare, or were they necessary to fit the event within the framework of the federal government's n...

Joshua Allen was a drugged up, tough and angry man when Leighton first met him, 20 years ago. Ironically Leighton was his criminal lawyer. In a twist of fate, today, Josh is Leighton's prayer buddy.   If you're a Christian or not, you'll be inspired by this unlikely bond. Proof that the Lord can take the most broken and lost and turn them around.      Joshua has created a men's weekend event calle...

Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, is on the show. He reveals what is causing the massive prosperity gap between the Canadian and American economies. From government overreach, ideological influence, and fiscal irresponsibility, what is going on in the West?

The Honourable Brian Peckford joins Leighton Grey to discuss the conversations that led to the creation of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Does this document still hold power and value for Canadians? Hear how the holders of Canadian power and authority authored a document meant to stand the test of time and political power. 

Host David Leis and guest Jim Lakely, vice president at The Heartland Institute discuss the unsettled climate science and the upcoming US presidential election. Unpacking America's battles and how the outcomes will affect Canada.  

Host Leighton Grey and David Yager, energy policy analyst, discuss the challenges that face Canada's prosperity. With all the environmental activism coming from organizations and the federal government, hear what Alberta can do to protect Canada's energy future and create wealth for generations to come. 

Six things that could make Canada thrive not just survive. Host David Leis is joined by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman to talk about the state of Canada in 2024 and whether Canada is a confident, resilient nation or a fearful, fractured country. It's clear, a new vision is needed for Canada's future. 

Wilfred Laurier University professor David M. Haskell challenges the notion that DEI, diversity, equity, and inclusion eradicates discrimination. He argues that prioritizing quotas over merit may backfire, leading to unintended bias. As anti-Semitism rises on campuses, the debate on DEI's true impact intensifies.

Is rail transit really better than bus transit? That's what we're being told. But today's guest, policy analyst Randal O'Toole shares how rapid rail is anything but rapid and is by the numbers, an out of date form of transit. Hear how buses and freeways are far more efficient and faster than trains. So why the push to use your tax dollars on rail transit? Listen for the analysis. 

Professor and author Dr. Jeff Fynn-Paul says our forefathers were not racist. People weren't  either the oppressed or the oppressors but today we tend to put people into these categories. Is the word genocide being abused by our government? How does this help or hurt the indigenous peoples? Leighton and his guest break some colonialism misconceptions and discuss his new book called Not Stolen: The...

Does the new online harms act (Bill c-63) concern you? It's being touted by the government as a bill that will protect our children, combat hate speech, and terrorism. That's all good, but it goes further. John Carpay with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says it will ultimately allow non-criminal speech to be prosecuted and lead to extreme censorship in Canada. He reveals the shocki...

We are the sickest generation ever. Why is that? Mark Sherwood saw the dire situation people were in as a police officer in Oklahoma so he became a naturopathic doctor. Now he and his wife help millions heal and get healthy. Mark reveals the first steps to turning your physical and mental health around and explains that the medical system is no longer there for your wellbeing. Who can you count on...

Host David Leis and Guest Martin Kulldorff discuss the background and information of the health outcomes and the deceptions used in data. Scientists were silenced, including himself, when research results did not match the government narratives. What is the bigger picture with the helpful retrospective look to health outcomes? Watch to discover the opinion, agenda and authoritarianism meeting free...

Woke ideologies have slowly taken over school libraries while classic works like To Kill A Mockingbird have been 'cancelled' and even banned; But why? Being a literary enthusiast himself, Leighton Grey invites Mandy Knox Sweeney, a lawyer by profession and author by passion, to discuss how woke ideologies are corrupting youth and robbing them of their values. Mandy responds to a calling from God t...

Leighton interviews David Freiheit, also known as Viva Frei, and gets to "know the fro" in this authentic and boundary-free conversation! This Canadian lawyer turned podcast sensation dishes about what experiences culminated to launch the career he has today and why Canadians should hunger to understand how the law unfolds around them and affects our ever-weakening society and culture.  

Will America continue to be the shining light for liberty in our world? With competing ideologies and verbal attacks on America's traditional values, America seems to be struggling to maintain the traditional values and middle class masses. Host David Leis and Jim Lakely, climate realist, discuss the changes and potential transformations of the US and how it will affect Canada. 

Social media has become the new public square. Companies in the social media space have evolved not just in their products and distribution but also in content control. Where is the place for the control of voices and the rights of free speech? In today's conversation Leighton Grey speaks with Jason Fyk, social media millionaire, about his long term court battles against control of personal conten...

Canadians may feel like they don't recognize the nation and policies they are seeing around them. In this episode, host David Leis and his guest, award winning journalist and podcaster, Trish Wood discuss how the dramatic changes lead by the federal Liberal government have paved the way for Canadians to evaluate what they believe and what they want from government.

"Church is not essential." That's when Pastor Henry Hildebrandt knew it wasn't about Covid. Host Leighton Grey is joined by the well-known pastor from Aylmer Ontario. He talks about what suddenly sprung him and his church into national headlines and why they were targeted by police and government. Hear what really happened during the pandemic and his time at the Freedom Convoy. Would he do anythin...