The Biggest Battle in America | Jim Lakely
Host David Leis and guest Jim Lakely, vice president at The Heartland Institute, discuss the unsettled climate science and the November 5th US presidential election. Unpacking America's battles and how the outcomes will affect Canada.
Episodes
Anthony Fauci's Diary vs. What He Told the Public | Jeffrey Tucker
August 18, 2026
"You have to see it to believe it," says Jeffrey Tucker, American writer and journalist with the Brownstone Institute. Shocking new revelations from Anthony Fauci’s private diary are raising questions about what happened behind the scenes during COVID. What did Fauci know about the origins of the virus? What was he saying privately compared with what he told the public? And what did officials know about vaccines, mandates, and potential risks? Tucker reveals what's in the diary and Fauci’s influence on the policies that shaped life in Canada—including lockdowns, mandates, and the Freedom Convoy.
Security Failure is Putting Every Canadian at Risk | Scott McGregor
August 11, 2026
What if Canada's biggest security weakness isn't the border... but our ports? Former RCMP intelligence official Scott McGregor says Canada's Pacific ports have become a major target for organized crime because only a small percentage of cargo is inspected. He argues criminal networks know exactly how to exploit the system and it's happening in plain sight. Why haven't governments fixed it? How do traffickers move illegal cargo through Canada's supply chains? And why does McGregor believe these security gaps are the result of failed public policy rather than a lack of resources? From organized crime and the fentanyl crisis to trade, national security, and Canada's economic future, McGregor explains why this issue affects every Canadian and the policy changes he says are needed before the problem gets even worse.
Canada's Economy Is Flatlining, Here's Why | Curt Vossen
July 28, 2026
Canada has everything it needs to succeed—so why are we falling behind? Business leader Curt Vossen joins David Leis to explain why investment is leaving, productivity is stalling, and Canada is losing ground to the U.S. He says the problem isn't a lack of opportunity—it's public policy. From tax reform and trade to cutting red tape and removing barriers between provinces, Vossen lays out practical policy changes that could help Canada compete again. Can Canada turn things around? He says yes—but only if we act.
Canadians Are Leaving—and It's Costing Us All | Kim Moody
July 21, 2026
Canadians are paying more taxes than ever… so why does it feel like we're getting less? Tax expert Kim Moody joins David Leis to explain why families, entrepreneurs, and investors are leaving Canada—and why that's bad news for everyone. When people and businesses move their money elsewhere, Canada loses the investment needed to pay for hospitals, roads, schools, and public services. Is Canada taxing itself into decline? And what policy changes could turn things around?
Canada Has Everything... So Why Is the Economy Struggling? | Catherine Swift
July 21, 2026
Why are investors avoiding Canada? Catherine Swift joins David Leis to explain why businesses are leaving, investment is drying up, and jobs are disappearing. She argues the problem is caused by bad government policies. From taxes and red tape to pipelines, mining, and government spending, Swift explains why she believes Canada has become one of the hardest places to do business—and what policy changes could turn things around. If Canada wants more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy, where do we start?
We've Forgotten Who We Are. Here's How We Get it Back | Conrad Black
July 14, 2026
Where is Canada actually headed? David Leis sits down with Conrad Black for an honest conversation about Canada’s identity, its history, and the pressures building across politics, the courts, and the economy as we head toward 2027. They talk about concerns around the rule of law and judicial activism, and whether courts are starting to reshape how laws are applied. Black also weighs in on rising frustration in Western Canada, especially Alberta, where questions about sovereignty and federal policy are getting louder. Then there’s the bigger picture: taxes, trade with the United States, and whether Canada is still set up to compete and grow in today’s world. At the core of it all is a simple question: is Canada still being governed in a way that works for Canadians?
