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Is Alberta separation on the horizon? With over 300,000 verified signatures calling for a referendum—far exceeding the 178,000 threshold—the possibility of independence is taking shape. David Craig sits down with Western Standard senior columnist Cory Morgan to examine the real implications for policy, democracy, and governance. Cory breaks down the mechanics of Alberta's citizen initiative process, ongoing court challenges, and the practical hurdles ahead.

Shuv Majumdar, Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage, joins David and Jeremy for a conversation about the state of Canada today. Facing the pressures of rising costs, people's trust in political institutions is crumbling. Meanwhile, Canada is at a crossroads as its role in a rapidly changing global landscape is under question. Beyond the headlines, what could the future look like for Canadians across the country?

What is happening to rights and freedoms in Canada today? David and Jeremy sit down with Randy Crosson, executive director of Freedoms Advocate, to discuss your constitutional rights, Bill C-9's impact on free speech, the ethical debate surrounding MAID policy, how court decisions shape the future, and why every Canadian should understand the Charter.

Canada just entered a new political chapter. Jeremy and David break down what a Liberal majority could mean, whether Conservatives can recover, why affordability is still the biggest issue for Canadians, and why Alberta frustration keeps growing. What happens next?

Do you feel like something is "off" in Canada? Karla Joy Treadway—marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and host of The Sovereign Sphere—joins David and Jeremy to talk about what's happening: from political floor crossings to rising un-affordability, media narratives, and what happens when people stop trusting the system.

What’s actually going on in Canada right now? David and Jeremy sit down with Josh Udall from The Elevate Report to break down what’s changed in the country over the last few years, and why so many Canadians feel like something just isn’t right. This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about what’s actually happening, and whether Canada is heading in the right direction.