What's the Problem With Canadian Oil? | Kevin Tucker

Jeremy and David sit down with political insider Kirk Lubimov for a candid, long-form conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in Canadian politics. From controversial floor-crossing debates to party nomination battles, media tribalism, and the growing “outrage economy,” the discussion digs into why voters feel disconnected—and whether the political system is rewarding performance over real leadership. Kirk shares insider perspectives on party dynamics, campaign strategy, and why convincing the political centre may matter more than winning online arguments. This episode explores: • The real impact of MPs switching parties • Conservative movement strategy and missed opportunities • How social media algorithms shape political narratives • Tribalism, echo chambers, and the fight for independent thinking • Why values, persuasion, and local leadership still matter

Did Canada go too far during COVID-19? David sits down with Christ Weisdorf—legal researcher, activist, and co-founder/director of Concerned Constituents of Canada—to discuss the ongoing legal challenges connected to pandemic-era policies in Canada. Together they explore the Adamson Barbecue case, constitutional arguments surrounding emergency powers, and how court decisions today could shape future debates about rights and government authority.

Why do so many Canadians feel disengaged, pessimistic, and disconnected from the country's future? Elliot Daigneault from the Right Call Podcast joins us for a conversation about the real state of Canada, from Alberta and Quebec independence movements to media narratives, political fear tactics, and Canada’s growing identity crisis. Could it be that apathy, especially among younger generations, is the biggest threat we face?

Law professor Bruce Pardy returns to Citizen to ask the hard questions: What does Alberta stand to lose if it separates? Why does Canada operate like a "cartel-based economy"? How will Donald Trump's approach to global institutions reshape our country's relations with the US? And what does Mark Carney's WEF speech really signal for Canada's future?

What happened at Davos 2026? From Prime Minister Mark Carney's headline-grabbing speech full of bold calls against bullies to President Trump's no-holds-barred approach that's shaking up NATO, Greenland deals, and trade wars—Jeremy and David are unpacking it all. They break down the irony in Carney's words, why Alberta's independence movement is heating up, and how Canada getting cozy with China might hurt us more than help. 

In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with builder and entrepreneur Shane Wenzel to break down what’s really driving frustration across Canada, from Alberta separation to the housing affordability crisis. Shane brings an on-the-ground perspective from the construction and development world, explaining how government regulation, permit delays, building codes, and net-zero housing policies are increasing costs and slowing housing supply. Our conversation digs into why housing has become one of the clearest examples of how policy decisions directly impact everyday Canadians. We also discuss the growing Alberta independence movement, unanswered questions around banking, investment, population movement, and economic uncertainty, and why rising cost-of-living pressures are changing how people view government and institutions.