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

Trump kills trade talks with Canada 24.10.2025

In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Iain Burns tackle a packed lineup of national headlines and political chaos from coast to coast. They break down Donald Trump’s decision to kill trade talks with Canada — and how Carney, Ford, and Poilievre are responding. From Carney’s latest Jays “bet” and false claims, to what some are calling The Great Canadian Auto Wreck, the hosts dig into...

Mark Carney addresses the nation 23.10.2025

Watch this episode of The Really Big Show as hosts Jim Csek and Ian Burns tackle a packed lineup — from Mark Carney seeking budget support and more auto sector job losses, to new political tensions as Poilievre faces fresh attacks. They also cover Canada’s latest crime bill, the government’s stance on China as a “strategic partner,” the BC Conservatives calling for Rustad’s resignation, and the CB...

Is Canada heading into another election? 22.10.2025
Jonathan Kay- Masculinity, Trudeau and the state of Canada 21.10.2025
US signs another trade deal, Canada? 21.10.2025
It’s all about energy 20.10.2025
Carney says he would arrest Netanyahu 17.10.2025
Liberals in chaos as auto maker drives south 16.10.2025
Kelowna makes international news 15.10.2025
The peacemaker takes centre stage 14.10.2025
Vast majority of Canadians want an Alberta pipeline to BC’s North Coast 10.10.2025
Reporter ‘Cures’ Herself of ‘TDS’ 10.10.2025
Carney running out of time as cracks starting to show 06.10.2025

Today on The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Iain Burns break down Carney’s ticking clock, his upcoming meeting with Trump, the media’s spin, Kenney’s shot at the CBC, and why even Eby admits he was wrong as Canada faces bleak numbers and growing frustration.

Is Eby the biggest threat to Canadian unity? 03.10.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney to meet with Trump, Jason Kenney takes aim at the “mud hutters,” Christy Clark calls Eby “full of it,” Canada faces an economic winter, property rights are declared essential for certainty, the BC Ferries scandal deepens, questions rise over whether we can build anything here, Trudeau is attacked by his former MPs, and Trump warns of “hell on Earth.”

Warning: Reckless spending on a narrow road to hell 02.10.2025

Today on The Really Big Show - BC Premier David Eby fires a strong shot across the bow at Alberta’s Danielle Smith, who in turn questions Canada’s direction. The Bloc digs in with a hard “no way,” while Carney stirs the pot by calling for a meeting with the NDP—and then quietly drops another banker into a government agency. Meanwhile, Liberal policies are colliding at every friction point, and acr...

Canada, a decade of self-harm it continues 01.10.2025

It's time for another dose of news, analysis and commentary with NowMedia video host Jim Csek and guest host Iain Burns. The Really Big Show with Jim and Iain livestreams every weekday at 9 am on YouTube, X, TikTok, and on Jim's LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can visit KelownaNow.com to find the recordings.

Are Mark Carney’s numerous European trips for Canada? 29.09.2025

It's time for another dose of news, analysis and commentary with NowMedia video host Jim Csek and guest host Iain Burns. The Really Big Show with Jim and Iain livestreams every weekday at 9 am on YouTube, X, TikTok, and on Jim's LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can visit KelownaNow.com to find the recordings.

Shocking stupefying budget 26.09.2025

Today on The Really Big Show — A shocking, stupefying budget drops, CMHC washes its hands of Canada’s housing crisis, and posties hit the picket lines. South of the border, Trump declares “we have a deal,” while here at home, as bad as Canada looks right now, BC somehow looks worse. Buckle up — this one’s loaded.

Six months into the new Liberal Government 25.09.2025

Today on The Really Big Show; Six months into the new Liberal Government, It’s time to resign, The corruption is rampant, Photo ops a plenty, deals scarce.

Globalism vs Nationalism 23.09.2025

Today on 'The Really Big Show':   Globalism vs Nationalism, Canada at odds with America, Trump takes to the world stage, Carney looks to censor while Google admits to censorship pressure, Stats tell a story hard to dispute, Big tax dodgers in sights, Liberals living in alternate reality, Canola growers want compensation, Trump admin links Tylenol to autism, Jimmy makes it back, but stations not bu...

Carney sticks his neck out 22.09.2025

Today on The Really Big Show — Carney sticks his neck out, Canada, the UK, and Australia move to recognize Palestine, and Poilievre calls for Antifa to be recognized as a terrorist organization. We cover Charlie Kirk and the birth of a revival, money and brain power fleeing Canada, and Liberals partying like it will go on forever. Plus: the Canadian struggle is real, and Joly insists we “trust the...

US ambassador accuses Liberals of ‘anti-American’ rhetoric 19.09.2025

Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Enough is enough, now is the time for action; Freeland took us for fools; accountability and transparency a thing of the past; will the accountants in Canada finally take a stand; more photo ops; American Ambassador says we are not at war; a defining moment for media. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #news #newshour

King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way 17.09.2025

10 years of Liberal policy have put us here in this moment, King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way, did the Bank of Canada cut enough, Canadian companies want more certainty, BC sees some relief at the pump, Govt funded media wants Poilierve to support budget he has not even seen, the amount of mismanagement and abuse of the Canadian taxpayer is shocking, left media keeps on spinning –...

Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim 16.09.2025

Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim, Parliament sees round one, Sean Fraser gaslighting, Elections Canada will stick with paper ballots, BC reveals record deficit but still has money for comedy writer to make Eby look good, Freeland to resign for the second time, CBC called out, Trump makes news, Starmer in trouble, UK politicians target Musk.

Carney and Poilievre, set to go head to head 15.09.2025

Liberals launch tiny homes for Canada, ready for a budget.. not so fast, Liberals back-peddalling, media slurs the right, CBC climate activism heats up, is it hypocritical or just elitism, while the world prays the extreme left shouts for more death.

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