Ideology and the Isolation of Canada | Joe Oliver

The US is heading into a turbulent 2026 midterm season, and corruption, voter fraud, and political missteps could shake the nation. David Leis sits down with American writer and publisher, Jeffrey Tucker, to break down what really went wrong with President Donald Trump’s tariffs, why US manufacturing isn’t bouncing back, and how America is falling short of promises of a “New Golden Age.” From Trump’s attacks on Canada to ICE deportations, DOGE, and fraud in Minneapolis, Tucker reveals the stark reality behind the headlines. Could these issues reshape the midterms and America’s future?

Is there really a war on Christmas and has it happened before? Historian Dr. Gerry Bowler shares how Christmas has long been a political and cultural battleground. From Dickens and Santa Claus to Nazi attempts to reshape the holiday, this conversation connects history to today’s culture wars, moral relativism, and the fading influence of Judeo-Christian values. What happens when truth itself is up for debate and what does it mean for Canada’s identity?

Is Canada silently allowing religious freedom to be erased? Over 100 churches have burned down, and the government’s silence is deafening. Now, a shocking recommendation from Ottawa could strip churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples of their charitable status. David Leis and Professor Pierre Gilbert reveal what this really means, why it threatens the foundations of Western civilization, and how faith communities could face unprecedented challenges. Are we witnessing the start of a cultural reset—or an attack on religious freedom? What can we do about it?

“I don’t trust the government of Canada,” warns engineer and energy expert Gwyn Morgan. With the new Alberta-Ottawa Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, Canadians are being promised a brighter energy future—but is it real, or just hype? Morgan breaks down how skyrocketing carbon costs, political uncertainty, First Nations opposition, and shifting U.S. energy policies are putting Canada’s growth at risk. Who’s really standing in the way of our energy sector and what can we do to protect Canada’s future

Is Health Canada taking away your right to stay healthy? David Leis sits down with Lawyer Shawn Buckley with the National Health Product Protection Association to expose how natural remedies, essential supplements, are being banned and why cloned meat are being pushed on Canadians—while big pharma profits. Are these foods and policies really safe for Canadians?

Is Canada bringing in too many immigrants? Professor and urban affairs writer Joel Kotkin thinks so and says it’s happening faster than anyone in power is willing to admit. David Leis and Kotkin break down why young Canadians can’t afford homes, why the middle class is shrinking, and how Canada is drifting into a new form of “neo-feudalism” where a small elite thrives while everyone else falls behind.