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Full Comment is Canada’s podcast for compelling interviews, controversial opinions and fascinating discussions. Hosted by Brian Lilley. Published by Postmedia, new episodes are released each Monday.© Postmedia Network Inc. Politics & Government
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  • What authors of the Alberta ‘firewall’ letter think of Smith’s referendum

    What authors of the Alberta ‘firewall’ letter think of Smith’s referendum
    Oct 26 2026
    Twenty-five years ago they rewired the province’s political thinking with their landmark “Alberta Agenda,” aka the “firewall” letter: a manifesto for the premier to assert sovereignty within a systemically inequitable federation. Days after Alberta’s referendum on some of the same issues they raised — but also going drastically further in considering separation — Brian speaks with letter-writers Ted Morton, who went on to become a provincial cabinet minister, and Ken Boessenkool, now a strategist and lobbyist. With voting results showing a hard no to separation and more narrow losses on questions of greater provincial powers in justice, social services, and regulation, they discuss whether Premier Danielle Smith’s tactic helped the cause of a more assertive Alberta, or set it back. (Recorded October 23, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Will Canada sacrifice democratic Taiwan to China’s communists?

    Will Canada sacrifice democratic Taiwan to China’s communists?
    Oct 19 2026
    Even as our prime minister seeks favour and greater bonds with Beijing, the communist regime continues to threaten to invade the free, democratic and economically vital republic of Taiwan, putting to the test where Canada’s values truly lie. Brian speaks with George Takach, author of the new book Inspired by Taiwan: Why Supporting Taiwan Matters for Democracy. He makes the case for why standing with the small island nation is even more vital to our interests, and the welfare of the world, than the temptation of Chinese market access. And he warns that signals of weakness from the West might entice China’s Xi Jinping to soon make good on his threats to invade Taiwan, surrendering an invaluable and potent Western ally to our adversaries. (Recorded July 29, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The ‘disruptive’ professor who refuses to be censored

    The ‘disruptive’ professor who refuses to be censored
    Oct 12 2026
    Frances Widdowson was fired from her tenured professorship at a Calgary university after criticizing Black Lives Matter. She has been arrested on other campuses when she tried to engage students in debates about residential schools. Now she’s suing one university for $3 million, alleging it defamed her by accusing her of spreading hate and disinformation. She tells Brian she won’t be stopped because she believes she’s doing what academics are supposed to do: research, question and argue to get at the truth. And she explains why she believes so many professors and universities have betrayed that responsibility by pursuing ideological activism — or worse, by meekly surrendering what they really believe and submitting to woke repression. (Recorded October 7, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
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