Alain Bertaud, urban planning expert, says urban planners aren't doing the job they're supposed to do. He explains how and why they're trying to tell people were to live or enforce a way of life, like we're seeing in some cities across Canada. Bertaud says while urban planners are touting 15-minute cities, the idea is impossible and doesn't make a city work.   

Scott Schara shares his story of losing his 19-year-old daughter Grace in 2021 during the peak of Covid. Grace, who had Down syndrome, fell ill with Covid and was hospitalized. Scott alleges that doctors' treatment led to her death, contrary to their Covid diagnosis. He has filed a lawsuit claiming that the medication prescribed caused her death, not Covid, despite her being classified as a Covid fatality. This case is still before the courts. Scott challenges whether Grace's disability devalued her life and urges us all to question institutions, not be so quick to trust. 

Health and wellness expert Ron Oliver and his client Owen Beck, professional boxer, share the incredible story of how Ron saved Owen's life. Owen became extremely ill ending his boxing career, but after a radical detox, Owen is re-entering the boxing ring. They explain the toxins that we're consuming are killing us and how to get rid of them. 

Ron Oliver, CEO, Founder, Head Coach - elitedynamiclife.ca 

Visionary founder of Canada's groundbreaking tuition-free charter school, Caylan Ford, shares her mission to promote a classical education with David in this two part interview. Putting emphasis on true, factual, unbiased education for young minds is a charge that Ford, and her talented team, are determined to lead. As they stand on the threshold of opening new campuses, we see a glimpse of their transformative work. This style of education could revolutionize teaching and empower future generations with timeless wisdom and profound learning experiences.  

As an accomplished Geopolitical Analyst & author, Brandon Weichert shares his unfiltered insights with Leighton on China's global influence & the erosion of the rule of law. Discover how China's global influence impacts our technology, world trade, and politics from the ground up. Leighton and Brandon discuss the competition for control.  

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth-telling ought to influence democratic nations.

Christian Director, Shannon Halliday, shares the truths he uncovered about the unjust shutdown of churches during the COVID pandemic while creating his newest film, "The Essential Church". Halliday & Grey discuss the consequences of removing community during isolation, parallels of stripping religious freedoms throughout history, and the dark side of the entertainment industry & government censorship.

In today's media landscape, trendy narratives often replace facts, when they are inconvenient. David Leis welcomes journalist and publisher of Blacklocks Reporter Holly Doan, to hear how she strives to report only unadulterated facts; often using the Government's own documents to hold officials accountable. You'll love this discussion as they touch on the higher calling of journalism and how truth-telling ought to influence democratic nations.

With a 40 year career as a constitutional lawyer in the USA, John W. Whitehead has a unique, legitimate perspective on where and why the deep state secrets are kept, and why the public ought to be more in-tune with the warning signs. As Leighton Grey discusses this far-reaching topic with Whitehead, Canadians will grasp the depth and perniciousness of corruption, the state-ordered 'censorship industrial complex' and more importantly, how we can all protect ourselves. 

David Craig, Jeremy Prest, David Leis and Leighton Grey gather to share the impact and inspiring potential for the Return to Reason line-up of programs. With the end goal of influencing Canada for truth, freedom, and ultimately the gospel, the roundtable discussion challenges all to engage and grow as citizens, honouring the groundwork that Leon Fontaine built. 

In conversation with David Leis, Professor Frances Widdowson dissects and analyzes a virus plaguing most of the western world today: the industry of woke. Widdowson details her personal experiences of being cancelled and censored for simply seeking healthy debate on certain narratives, and the important of reclaiming freedom of speech and free thinking at Canadian institutions.

Leighton welcomes fellow Albertan Caylan Ford on to tell her personal story as chronicled in her documentary: When the Mob Came. Ford's reputation was destroyed, her burgeoning political career dissolved in a matter of hours and… everyone was pressured to disown her, purely based off false allegations. Is there life after cancel culture? Find out today!  

David Leis has an interesting discussion with Frontier Research Associate, Joseph Quesnel about his work and study in the area of First Nations' prosperity and how policy and partnerships can be adapted to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of indigenous peoples in Canada, rather than tangling projects up behind years of red tape and consultations; Property rights and the lack of autonomy granted by 'The Indian Act' are stunning when considering its enforcement in modern day. 

Gregory Wrightstone, geologist and Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, argues that the world needs more carbon dioxide, contrary to popular belief. Wrightstone claims that the climate crisis narrative is a tool for government control over our daily lives, from what we eat to how we travel. Despite efforts to silence him and over 120 scientists and researchers in his coalition, he continues to spread his message: There's no cause for concern.

David Leis welcomes former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague to provide context and substance to the often-confusing discussion around climate change policies and how they impact Canadian's quality of life. In his current role leading Canadians for Affordable Energy, McTeague walks David through what has been proven true repeatedly and how the green agenda, left unchecked, will inevitably destroy Canada's economy all the while making no impact on climate change around the world.   

Leighton Grey speaks with True North Media's Alberta correspondent, Rachel Emmanuel to analyse and dissect recent events and ongoing headlines like the Alberta provincial election; the failures of Canada's criminal justice system, and the never-ending series of scandals from Ottawa. Emmanuel shares how she is personally inspired by Albertans and the interaction of her fans, and even offers her opinion about on climate change agenda policies, Alberta separation and the popular documentary, 'Canada is Dying' by filmmaker Aaron Gunn. 

Watch Aaron Gunn's Interview with David Leis: https://youtu.be/OxS4m5xaqLM

Where does this toxic ideology of wanting to re-write history to atone for the sins of the past come from? Does anything truly matter when the narrative is more important than truth? Gerry Bowler and host David Leis discuss the value of a collective history and the great dangers in ignoring, erasing and revising history the way revolutionary movements desire to do, noting the ways this is prevalent in Canada today.

Leighton Grey welcomes on a fellow litigator on for a fascinating conversation into military law. Registered Nurse, turned Lawyer, Catherine Christensen shares the stunning and shocking truth about how Canadian Armed Forces(CAF) members and vets are treated when trying to hold their superior officers accountable or stand up for their own freedom of conscience - recounting just how much the politicization of the military has depleted the CAF.

In his highly anticipated book, today's guest Mark Milke walks David Craig through how he gathered chapters and perspectives from 19 Canadian intellectuals for The 1867 Project, in his role as president at The Aristotle Foundation. Arguments in the book cut through modern identity politics and criticisms with respect, truth and history showcasing a Canadian history worth preserving and a future worth celebrating. 

Lindsay Shepherd sits down with David Leis to outline her experiences regarding leftist-thinking and the censorship on campus... detailed in her debut book, Diversity and Exclusion. You'll be stunned to learn just how little freedom of speech professors and teaching assistants actually have when you hear her secretly recorded phone call from an interaction in 2017.

Leighton Grey sits down with the former governor of Alaska and VP Candidate, Sarah Palin. Known for her Christian and grassroots values, Palin speaks from experience knowing the political landmines and says too many representatives fail to govern with the integrity they campaigned on. She challenges all citizens, Canadian and American, to hold their elected officials accountable and even weighs in on Trump's run for president next year.

After decades of experience as a personal chef abroad, educator and mentor on health, Sherry Strong joins Return to Reason to offer her perspective on where Canadians can go from here. After three years of officials stirring up fear, promoting isolation and halting community-enriching activities, Strong offers a recipe for holistic health and taking back control of what you eat, saying you will reap the benefits in all aspects of your personal health. 

In his stunning new documentary, Aaron Gunn details the root cause of how Canada became home to tent cities, violent crime and third world like conditions for drug addicts that fall into a cycle of decriminalization of hard drugs, safe supply centres, and zero access to sustainable recovery. As David Leis learns, this investigative endeavour was not to pity addicts, but rather to confront the shocking realities of the public policies that created this mess, wherein real Canadians are dying every day.    

A banned book, 11 years of legal battles, and one man's story about the bureaucratic red tape to destroy a business. Gordon Knight sits down with Leighton Grey to explain his side of the story… challenging all to wonder how this could take place under the radar here in North America.

Professors J. Mark Ramseyer (Harvard University) and Jason Morgan (Researcher in Japan) talk about their controversial book, 'The Comfort Women Hoax: A Fake Memoir, North Korean Spies, and Hit Squads in the Academic Swamp'.  

The book challenges history from WWII that 'Comfort Women' from Korea and Japan were used as sex slaves. But it claims this was fabricated by North Korean spies and questions established history.   

To their surprise, the book caused major blowback in America, not in Japan. How did they overcome the woke mob that came after them? Ramseyer discusses the anti-Semitism culture invading Harvard and pro-Palestine support on campus.

With a public policy and banking background, guest Marc Joffe has a well-rounded discussion with Jeremy Prest on today's show talking everything from the potential banking collapse to the pitfalls of 15 minute city plans and the aggressive climate change policies that never seem to reach the goals laid out in the elites "conclusive reports". You'll appreciate the straight-talk from Joffe who adds his Canadian roots to his American perspective.  

Canada is a severely stunted society where leaders exploit fear and sow division. What can be done to turn things around and restore basic truths?  Listen to the continued conversation David Leis had with Lord Conrad Black. 

Leighton Grey has a deeply personal conversation with former NHL star Theo Fleury, where he weaves together his experience with trauma, learning through adversity, and the need for a spiritual relationship with a higher power. Fleury also shares his views on the psychological aftermath of the pandemic and the over-politicization of sport.

When today's guest, Pam Buffone, had an alarming conversation with her first grader, she raised her concern with school administrators and other parents, only to find out the devastating truth that the ideology of gender fluidity and sexual exploration was permeating every aspect of public education in the province of Ontario. As Jeremy Prest learns, it will be up to parents to confront activism that goes too far, and to discuss critical issues with sensitivity and truth.      

Get a front row seat to an exclusive conversation between host David Leis and the well-known Lord Conrad Black as he offers his unfiltered opinion on the hot button issues of the day including the failings of Indigenous affairs, the economic suicide of green policies and the lack of a well-managed, excellence-driven media industry. As the discussion unfolds, learn what history reveals about a good-governance vision for Canada’s future.

Identity politics and the war on objective truth are what sparked today’s guest, Shaun Newman, to start his own podcast where he wrestles with the topics du-jour with guests across the spectrum. Leighton Grey relishes the opportunity to have a far-reaching discussion on everything from Jesus to the Twitter files.

Jeremy Prest welcomes Canadian Professor Mark Mercer to discuss his recent book: In Praise of Dangerous Universities. Mercer details trends in academia he has observed first-hand for decades and how the aggressive postmodernism & over the top political correctness have eroded professor's ability to teach students how to critically think and explore new ideas – essentially handcuffing freedom of speech, thought, belief and individual responsibility to state truthful facts.  

David Leis welcomes two experts to unearth the real problem behind housing affordability and why the cost of living is under such crisis in Canada and the USA. You'll learn from Wendell Cox & Charles Blain about how urban and provincial policies, even though well intentioned, often erode housing affordability. Learn what you can do as a citizen today to influence change so the next generation can experience "the Canadian Dream". 

Leighton Grey and successful businessman and author Derrick Kinney discuss the secret to growing wealth, increased health and lasting happiness: generosity.  

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Leighton Grey is encouraging all Albertans to vote on election day: Monday, May 29. No matter what party will be receiving your support, it is vital that we exercise our democratic rights to cast a ballot. At the end of this exclusive personal message, Leighton shares a short clip of a discussion he had with Pastor and podcaster Allan Hunsperger that was recorded earlier in May 2023. No matter what faith background you may personally hold, or how you may feel about the controversy surrounding Hunsperger himself, are you concerned that we live in a social and political climate where no respectful public dialogue takes place about the fundamental values Albertans hold dear? How did we get here?

You might also enjoy these podcasts from the archives; Guest: Danielle Smith; was originally released on June 16, 2022. (Prior to her holding the office as current Premiere, and leader of the UCP)https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-am58h-137f266Guest: Brian Jean; was originally released Aug 25, 2022https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9xw22-137f252Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grey-matter/id1618808923?i=1000577379198Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zORAhiKoEKolRfez290DC?si=dc4a5060fe1e4f2aGuest: Pastor Art Palowski; was originally released on May 23, 2022. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a96h7-137f26d

Gwyn Morgan, former CEO of Encana Corp., speaks on why the oil and gas industry is being hampered by the Canadian government. We have an incredible opportunity to boost Canada's economy, and we're not doing it. Why? What do we need to do to get the government on board? Could change happen with the change in government? 

Undeniably, the cost of everything has risen. Jeremy Prest learns what the role of big government is in our economy today, and what track record says about their ability to solve problems. With years of experience in the banking industry and who's popular columns can be seen regularly in the Financial Post, you’ll love Matthew Lau’s no-nonsense explanations of supply & demand tension, the inflationary price of goods and the failures of environmental social governance movement.    

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David Leis welcomes well-known and highly published policy analyst Jeffrey Tucker to sort through what all went wrong in America since 2020 and where things are at today in terms of public trust, the blunders of bureaucracy and the shocking public-sector control mechanisms. David discusses the parallels within Canada and challenges citizens to get informed, involved, and active for the good of future generations and our way of life.      

The deliberate silencing of different medical opinions has cost people their lives.

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David Craig is joined by Luke Neilson, Programs Coordinator at the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms who shares his legal opinion on the privacy and security concerns that Digital IDs could pose and impose on Canadian's day-to-day living. He challenges all viewers to learn what's going on now, while there is still time to let lawmakers know what you are and are not willing to give up in name of security. 

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David Leis' guest today, Randal O'Toole has dedicated decades of research and analysis to policies that help citizens live and thrive rather than be held hostage to the demands of green belts and bureaucratic restrictions. In this conversation he debunks myths about how North American cities ought to structure development to serve human behaviour rather than utopian urban plans that don't add up.

Is the Canadian Charter of Rights a friend or foe of freedom?  

Climates do change, as they always have. So, what's the truth behind human-influence on climate?   

David Leis learns this, and other fascinating perspectives into the high science academic community with Dr. William Happer; who has decades of experience in atomic physics, and adaptive optics; consulting several presidential science committees and teaching at Princeton University.

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When did wokeism begin capturing academic institutions? Find out from someone on the inside.  

What exactly happened during 2020 to deliberately hide the truth about the Wuhan Lab, therapeutic treatments for patients, age-stratified risk and the collateral damages of lockdowns? Two authors of the Great Barrington Declaration join David Leis for a well-rounded discussion on what truths have been revealed recently and why public health abandoned over 100 years of data and practices.

When he founded Good Kid Productions, Rob Montz wanted to see Netflix quality documentaries tackle the issues of the day with truth, even if they were politically uncomfortable, and in this discussion with Leighton Grey he details his latest projects are indeed fulfilling that vision: to create films that confront what he calls 'anti-truths'.  

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Ray McGinnis, author and journalist, uncovers the shocking details surrounding 9/11 and explores the resurgence of new conspiracies. Was there a cover-up? Ray delves into the Coutts border blockade, examining why it's treated differently than other protests such as pro-Palestine encampments. Joined by Leighton Grey, they discuss the WHO treaty, government responses to the climate crisis declaration, stories from the Ottawa Convoy, and ultimately, how hope can still be found amidst the chaos. 

Ray's latest book, 'Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy, The Emergencies Act, And The Inquiry That Got It Wrong,' is out August 20. 

Pipelines, clean water and healthcare; Melissa Mbarki says a lot of the solutions to fixing life on indigenous reserves is really quite simple: give them autonomy to help themselves. 

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What exactly happened during 2020 to deliberately hide the truth about the Wuhan Lab, therapeutic treatments for patients, age-stratified risk and the collateral damages of lockdowns? Two authors of the Great Barrington Declaration join David Leis for a well-rounded discussion on what truths have been revealed recently and why public health abandoned over 100 years of data and practices.  

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In this throwback episode, Leighton pulls one out from the archives wherein he chatted with  Pastor James Coates of the Grace Life Church in Edmonton. With the National Citizens Inquiry underway this month across the country, many are being reminded of, and confronted with the  great cost Canadians paid during the dark moments of 2020 and 2021.   Coates explains the inspiration for his book, how Grace Life Church found itself being visited by cops and public health officials during services and what it was like to serve 35 days behind bars.