Jim Csek

The Really Big Show with Jim Csek &Iain Burns

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The Really Big Show is a Canadian news hour done differently. We discuss the news of the day through a Canadian lens with analysis and commentary from Jim Csek & managing editor Iain Burns. We translate the rhetoric into reality with common sense on the news that affects Canada, BC and our region. We are live five days a week around 9 am PST. Recorded sessions available on Youtube, X and many podcast channels. https://thereallybigshow.ca

Author

Jim Csek

Category

News

Podcast website

www.kelownanow.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Carney’s list delivers nothing new 12.09.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney’s list delivers nothing new, crime crime and more crime, Pierre says he is sickened, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Global News becoming Canada’s Fox News, is it time to walk among the peasants, repercussions happening for death celebrators, and CBC continues to embarrass Canadians.

The shot heard around the world 11.09.2025

Why is free speech so important, CBC has Carney’s list, TFW cheats our youth out of opportunities, peak oil hold on not so fast, can the Liberals spend less, 9/11 overshadowed, more voices join call for bail reform.

No pipeline in major projects list 10.09.2025

Canada sliding into recession, TFW more important than employing our youth, EVs not that important in saving the world, Liberals need a DOGE department, crime is becoming a national story of consequence, Turdeau looking for the podium and some easy cash.

Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas 09.09.2025

Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas, Liberals switch from climate crisis to climate competitiveness, CBC now discovers maybe driving gas cars not the end of the world, was the legalization of pot just a tax grab, TFW program splitting people, more turmoil in the world and lots of instability.

Canadian economy in big trouble 05.09.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Canadian economy in big trouble, another day, another failed Liberal policy, climate clowns in Liberal caucus question Carney’s direction, TFW facing opposition from Conservatives and now the NDP, Big Tech meets at Whitehouse, crime, crime and more crime in Canada, will the Liberals cut spending?

Canada needs a new sheriff that can bring law and order 03.09.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ —  Poilievre calls for Canadian Youth first, housing bubble popping in major Canadian cities, Ford is a performing populist, Liberal and NDP polices undermining Canada, lots of talk not much walk from the ruling class.

Canadians want action on crime, Liberals offer up memes 02.09.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Canadians want action on crime while Liberals offer memes. Smith bans porn in schools as Liberals confuse. Not Trump’s fault—we need self-reflection. NDP self-harm, protests erupt worldwide, media bias exposed. Did Elon save free speech and the world?

Canadian economy crashes into recessionary territory 29.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ -   Canada’s economy crashes into recessionary territory as political and social tensions mount. While one Liberal minister shows seriousness, the rest face criticism for secrecy, spin, and being out of touch. From the CRTC dismissing TV audiences as “only old people,” to X fact-checking Joly, the government faces ridicule at home and abroad. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilie...

Poilievre says Carney’s Germany deal ‘all show business’ 27.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ -  Carney’s European trips nets a lot more questions. LNG now viewed differently by the Liberals. Poilievre said he would fire Macklem. Youth unemployment in recession territory. More secrets from the Liberals, this time with Ukrainian aid. Govt employees binge on TV. CBC won’t share their streaming numbers, why not is a better question. BC businesses at breaking poi...

Carney touts minerals deal with Germans 26.08.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Carney touts minerals deal with Germans; Govt research says Canadians wanted to hit the Americans back with tariffs; Canadian money flees to US; Finger pointing continues with BC Ferries deal; Canada Post posts record quarterly loss; Will all the attention on trucking lead to safer roads; Christian concert held in Kelowna with no security concerns.

Carney refuses to rule out Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine 25.08.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show'   -  Carney’s Europe trip yields little, Canadian presence questioned, Liberal tough talk falters, subsidy schemes fail, and Poilievre takes the lead.

Carney to drop counter-tariffs on US 22.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’- Trump and trade back in spotlight. Govt funded media slag Poilievre. Time to call our home a CASTLE in Canada. Middle class slipping into poverty. Liberals love to censor and squeeze seniors. Immigration a train wreck. US the standard for freedom of speech.

Canadian reality versus latest Liberal sales pitch 20.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Canada’s reality quite different from the Liberal sales pitch, are we on the menu, Canadian dollar about to slide, Oh Joly, the snub stings but govt funded media mum, govt funded media on full attack after Poilievre win, the world is watching Canada and is aghast

Wheels up: Air Canada takes to the skies 19.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’  —  Inflation slows because of energy, but food still climbing, Pierre is back and with an exclamation mark, BC NDP make ideological choice not to argue extinguishment, Historic meeting at the Whitehouse, Carney relegated to the B team, Anita tries to hard to be relevant, China looks to Australia for Canola, Far left media losing the plot.

No flights tonight? Air Canada drama continues 18.08.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Big meetup at the White House as Ford pushes for lower taxes, Pierre enjoys a major political moment, Alberta moves to classify carbon emissions as a non-pollutant, and Carney fails to make the cut. 

Canadian economy in trouble 08.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’— Canada faces a growing divide between public and private sectors, bans on singing and hiking highlight odd regulations, questions arise about export markets beyond the U.S., and B.C.’s debt continues to climb.

Carney says "You're not going to like this answer" 06.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — More for CBC, pain for local media; Libs stick to 500K homes; Trudeau’s meals probed; BC Ferries deal questioned; US trade talks?

Carney touring Canada amidst trade turmoil 05.08.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Swiss call emergency tariff meeting; Canadian Parliament on break. Hamas threat sparks outrage. Carney gains traction with boomers. Ottawa eyes stricter tweet rules for public servants. NDP complains, Commons committee pushes for records, posties reject deal, and BC health care worsens.

Carney to recognize Palestine as a nation 31.07.2025

Today on The Really Big Show — Federal government warned over X posts, Tiff Macklem rules out a recession in Canada this year, thousands turn out for job opportunities, and South Korea secures a new deal.

Bank of Canada, Palestine, Costco hotdogs 30.07.2025

Today on The Really Big Show —  The Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty. Warnings emerge over a potential Carney-led government's deficit projections. Poilievre slams the "longest ballot" stunt in Alberta’s by-election. Costco cracks down on non-member access to its iconic $1.50 hotdog combo. And skies are getting bumpier—climate-linked turbulence is on the rise.

Scotland in focus as Trump makes big splash there 29.07.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show :  Tick tock goes the clock to August 1 — Harper tapped for advice, Media sees EU deal as Trump victory, Elections Canada has a fix for the longest ballot, Feds can’t find 600 foreign nationals ordered to deport, Eby invites the windmills to BC.

Trump says no trade deal for Canada by August 1st 25.07.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show: Trump says no trade deal for Canada by August 1st. Canadians are overtaxed. Housing starts are predicted to fall in Canada this year. Doug Ford wants to issue work permits. Is climate hysteria over? Newmont has rescued the miners.

It’s all about energy - how do we not get this basic concept? 24.07.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show:  It’s all about Energy,  Canadians drowning in tax ,Alberta wants to start the economic engine ,What have you done so far Liberals? , Provinces concerned over immigration plans, Federal employees enjoy binge watching , BC Health Care in crisis and Courts to rule on two high profile cases.

Trump making deals, but no deal for Canada yet 23.07.2025

Today on  ‘The Really Big Show’ : Canadians prioritize government jobs, Trump pushes new trade deals, and sentencing looms for Freedom Convoy leaders. Meanwhile, a tale of two nations unfolds as calls to defund the CBC grow louder.

Premiers want a pipeline 22.07.2025

Today on  ‘The Really Big Show’: Premiers want a pipeline Canadians fear job losses, Foreigners make up close to 20% of Canadian workforce in the private sector and CBC executives take advantage of increase in funding.

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