Frustration with Ottawa is growing, emotions are running high, and the separation movement in Alberta appears more divided and chaotic than ever. Court decisions, political infighting, and questions about leadership and strategy are leaving many Albertans asking: what’s actually going on?

Is there a real plan behind the movement—or is this spiraling out of control? And instead of dismissing the anger, should Canada be addressing the policy issues driving people toward separation in the first place?

Join David Leis live with Cory Morgan, author and contributor with the Western Standard, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they unpack the growing tensions, the political fallout, and what could happen next.

Former BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong has spent years inside government making real budget decisions during economic stress and crisis periods in British Columbia. He reflects on what actually worked in office, balancing budgets, managing deficits, and dealing with the political pressure that comes with long-term planning.

He also breaks down where policy is creating roadblocks today, especially around housing, LNG, investment, and uncertainty over land and regulation. But it’s not just criticism, he also explains what a realistic path forward looks like if governments focus again on growth, investment, and clear rules.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about trade, pipelines, critical minerals, China, and why the U.S. is growing frustrated with Canada’s direction.

Hoekstra says America wants to partner with Canada, grow prosperity, protect freedoms, and build major projects together, but warns the relationship is being tested by harmful policies, trade barriers, and political decisions coming out of Ottawa.

He says the U.S. is taking Canada’s words seriously and shares what closer ties with China could mean for Canada’s future.

Another pipeline promise but will this one actually get built?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney say a new oil pipeline from Alberta through B.C. is moving ahead, with construction expected to begin in 2027. But after years of delays, political battles, and cancelled projects, many Canadians are asking: is this finally happening, or is it another empty promise?

How would a new pipeline impact Canada’s economy, energy security, jobs, and cost of living? And what obstacles still stand in the way?

Join David Leis live with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, and Chris Bloomer, former CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, as they break down what this project could mean for Canada’s future and share policy solutions.

Is Canada’s immigration system out of control and why does it feel like no one is fixing it?

Housing costs are climbing, services are stretched, and more Canadians are asking the same question: what changed, and can this still be fixed?

Join David Leis live with Riley Donovan, researcher and journalist, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break down what’s really going on, why it matters right now, and what policy changes could actually turn things around.

Life in Canada is getting more expensive, and a lot of people are asking why.

David Leis talks with former trade minister Ed Fast about what’s happening with Canada’s economy right now—from trade with the U.S. to rising costs at home.

They break down why Canada is struggling to keep up in a fast-changing world, and what it means for jobs, prices, and the future. You'll want to hear this.

There’s a lot happening right now with Aboriginal land claims and policies like DRIPA, but most Canadians aren’t sure what it actually means. Does it affect private property? Does it create uncertainty for homeowners or investors?

Join David Leis live with Tom Isaac, B.C. lawyer focused on Aboriginal law, and Bruce Hallsor, real estate lawyer, as they walk through what’s happening, what it means in plain language, and what Canadians should be watching for next.

If you own property, plan to, or care about where the country is headed, this one matters.

Is Canada still a good place to do business?

More companies are holding back investment or moving it elsewhere. That means fewer opportunities, slower growth, and pressure on jobs and living standards.

Why is this happening? What’s driving capital out of Canada? And what policy changes could help turn things around?

Join David Leis live with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Businesses of Canada, and Ron Koslowsky, business and investment strategist, as they talk through what’s going on and what Canada needs to do next.