Explore every episode of the podcast Leaders on the Frontier
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| Convoy and Coutts Trials & Mistrials with Ray McGinnis | 26 Sep 2024 | 01:22:37 | |
Is justice being served? Or are they political prisoners? Author Ray McGinnis has the very latest from the Tamara Lich and Chris Barber trials stemming from the Freedom Convoy as well as the latest from the Coutts Alberta border trials. Ray wrote a book called Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy, The Emergencies Act, and The Inquiry That Got it all Wrong. | |||
| Canada's Healthcare System is a Sinking Ship | Dr. Brian Day | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:56:01 | |
Dr. Brian Day, founder of the Cambie Clinic in Vancouver, reveals the shocking state of Canada's healthcare system. Is it really patient friendly? Why are our health outcomes so low? Is the system full of bureaucrats while Canadians die waiting for care? Dr. Day answers all these questions. | |||
| The Fallout of the Coutts Border Blockade | Jason Lavigne | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:07:09 | |
Go inside the courtroom of the Coutts trials and judgements with Jason Lavigne, popular podcaster from Alberta. He uses his platform to speak out against government overreach. He covered the Coutts blockade arrests and court cases of the four men charged. He unpacks what really happened. | |||
| Canadian Reaction to Trump Assassination Attempt | Conrad Black | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:11:33 | |
Conrad Black, historian, columnist and former politician shares his reaction to Donald Trump's assassination attempt and the fall of President Joe Biden. He explains how the US election got to this point and what will happen if Trump wins. Black explains why Biden really endorsed Kamala Harris for President and why it's not what the Democrats wanted. | |||
| Fired for Getting Covid Right | Martin Kulldorff | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:04:43 | |
Martin Kulldorff tells his side of the story after being let go from Harvard University because of his stance on the pandemic. Was he fired because he was right? He's also one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, a document outlining what we should have done during the pandemic, so what would have happened if governments listened to those recommendations? | |||
| Indian Act Making Life Worse for Indigenous Peoples | Retired Judge Brian Giesbrecht | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:14:47 | |
Retired Judge Brian Giesbrecht speaks candidly about how Canada is not helping its Indigenous peoples by continuing to provide money and empty land acknowledgements. What does this all do to one person's confidence in themselves to thrive? And if we're really on "stolen land", could your property be taken from you one day? | |||
| There is No Climate Crisis, Period. | Geologist Gregory Wrightstone | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:04:36 | |
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. | |||
| Does Canada have a Manufacturing Crisis? LIVE with Catherine Swift | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
Catherine Swift, president of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers, tells us why manufacturing in Canada is important to your life and the economy. What happens if our manufacturing sector closes or moves away because of bad government policies in Canada? | |||
| Canadian Government Won't Support Oil & Gas Production? | Gwyn Morgan | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
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? | |||
| Bringing Truth Back to Canada LIVE with Talk Nation Radio Cofounders | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:57:07 | |
David Leis speaks live with Talk Nation Radio cofounders Rodney Palmer and Randy Taylor. Rodney Palmer and Randy Taylor launched Talk Nation Radio to recapture the essence of journalism and truth in Canada. They felt that mainstream journalism had abandoned its critical role, becoming more propagandistic rather than investigative and unbiased. Their goal is to provide a platform where both sides of the story are told, allowing listeners to form their own opinions based on truthful reporting. Their new show launched July 1st and the guys will chat about how launch day went, what their aim for the show is and where you can watch or listen. | |||
| Middle East Conflicts Impact Canada LIVE with John Robson | 27 Jun 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
John Robson, columnist with the National Post, Epoch Times and Loonie Politics discusses a variety of topics and issues facing Canada. Host David Leis and John will talk about the recent Toronto by-election, aboriginal land acknowledgements, the Middle East and our universities. Where do we go from here? | |||
| Without Pride In Canada, What Do We Have? | Thomas Caldwell | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:48:45 | |
"There's something wrong with this country." Thomas Caldwell, of Caldwell Securities, put out some powerful full-page ads outlining concerns about the future of Canada. He tells David Leis why he's not remaining silent anymore and not afraid of the backlash. He encourages more major corporations to speak out too. They discuss Canada's financial future and how to turn this ship around. | |||
| Who is Pierre Poilievre? Canada's Next PM? | Andrew Lawton | 19 Sep 2024 | 01:06:59 | |
Who is Pierre Poilievre? Possibly Canada's next Prime Minister. Andrew Lawton wrote a book about this young politician that seemed to come out of nowhere with his funny one-liners and viral comments aimed at the Trudeau government. The polls show he could be the next PM, so what will Canada look like under his leadership? How will this affect you?
Get the book: Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life | |||
| Is Hydrogen Really the Solution? LIVE with Hugo Kruger | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:00:47 | |
Hugo Kruger, structural engineer, explains the critical issues with hydrogen as an energy solution. He reveals the findings from a recent report and why hydrogen does not hold up under scrutiny. Read the Report: https://fcpp.org/2024/06/14/hydrogen-economy-an-impractical-and-costly-undertaking-new-report-reveals/ | |||
| The Decline of Canadian Pride | Anthony Furey | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:56:02 | |
Former mayor and host, David Leis, brings 2023 Toronto mayoral candidate, Anthony Furey, onto this week’s episode. As they discuss some of Canada’s hottest topics in politics, it becomes clear that true change in today’s economical landscape goes beyond the vote. Citizen involvement is crucial, but how? As Furey explains, you may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you. | |||
| How to Fix Canada's Housing Crisis, LIVE with Wendell Cox | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:01:44 | |
Why do half of the people living in Vancouver want to leave? Wendell Cox will expose the startling reality of Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Are government policies to blame for creating this disaster and driving up poverty? Hear how the lack of affordable housing impacts everything from birth rates and migration to crime and overall quality of life. What are the implications for Canada's economy, and more importantly, how can we fix this? Wendell discusses his recent report: Demographia Housing Affordability Report https://fcpp.org/2024/06/02/demographia-international-housing-affordability-2024-edition/ | |||
| New Government in Canada LIVE with Preston Manning | 31 May 2024 | 01:01:14 | |
Preston Manning, former Canadian politician, joins David Leis live to discuss what a new government in Ottawa would look like. As Canadians we elect the people in government but what about all the unelected public officials who remain behind the scenes? What impact do they have on a new government? How do we get democratic control of the state so it serves Canadians not itself? | |||
| Middle Class Crisis? | Frank Stronach | 28 May 2024 | 00:52:22 | |
Frank Stronach, Austrian born and Canadian billionaire businessman and politician, says we need to eliminate poverty in order to have a prosperous Canada. He says the economy is overloading the middle class and making it almost impossible for those in poverty to put food on the table. What will happen when the middle class isn't in the middle anymore? | |||
| Honouring Rex Murphy, Winnipeg lab leak connected to Wuhan and Increased Homelessness. | 23 May 2024 | 01:02:39 | |
Tara MacIsaac, editor and journalist with the Epoch Times, reveals the top issues facing Canadians. Hear the impact the late Rex Murphy had, the debate over homelessness and the increased foreign meddling including the lab leak in Winnipeg and its connection to Wuhan. | |||
| Lessons Learned from the Pandemic LIVE with Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie | 16 May 2024 | 01:01:19 | |
Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie joined David Leis for a great conversation about this new book. He is the co-author of “Covid-19 - the politics of a pandemic moral panic.” In this insightful book, Dr. Navarro-Genie helps us understand what is meant by a “moral panic”. In our discussion we learn how that phenomenon is being used on a whole range of issues in Canada that are arguably transforming our nation and what you can do about it. | |||
| Homeownership Only a Dream? | Stephen Moore | 14 May 2024 | 00:46:56 | |
Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, is on the show. He reveals what is causing the massive prosperity gap between the Canadian and American economies. From government overreach, ideological influence, and fiscal irresponsibility, what is going on in the West? | |||
| New Pipeline Gives Canada Hope LIVE with Chris Bloomer | 09 May 2024 | 01:00:55 | |
Canada could be the wealthiest nation in the world if we developed more oil and gas. Chris Bloomer, former CEO of the Canadian Pipelines Association, joins David Leis to talk about the major benefits of the new Trans Mountain pipeline. Will the government stand in the way of its success and jeopardize Canada's oil and gas future? | |||
| The Biggest Battle in America | Jim Lakely | 07 May 2024 | 01:05:40 | |
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. | |||
| UK Shutting Down Gender Affirming Centres, Canada's Ignoring This | Barbara Kay | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:17:03 | |
Canadian columnist Barbara Kay have an important discussion surrounding gender identity and are these children getting the right treatment they need, or are they being guided by ideology. Barbara and David Leis unpack the Cass Report out of the UK that ultimately led to the closures of several gender affirming treatment centres. Why is Canada ignoring this information? | |||
| Connect with Like-minded Canadians LIVE with Ken & Rosalie Drysdale | 02 May 2024 | 01:00:07 | |
Guests Ken and Rosalie Drysdale and David Leis discuss the Manitoba Stronger Together Conference. A chance for like-minded Canadians to come together, learn and discuss the pressing issues facing our country and hear practical solutions. What can you do to make major changes in Canada? The event is June 21-23 in Beausejour, Manitoba. Tickets available on Eventbrite. For more information, visit www.manitobastrongertogether.ca | |||
| Resilient Nation or a Fractured Country? | Col. David Redman | 30 Apr 2024 | 01:06:54 | |
Six things that could make Canada thrive not just survive. Host David Leis is joined by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman to talk about the state of Canada in 2024 and whether Canada is a confident, resilient nation or a fearful, fractured country. It's clear, a new vision is needed for Canada's future. | |||
| How can Canada get out of Trouble? LIVE with Peter Menzies | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:01:58 | |
Peter Menzies talks about the current state of Canada and whether our country is in trouble. Get the whole picture. Peter had a long career as a journalist, publisher and was the former CRTC Commissioner. He is now a writer, commentator and senior fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute. | |||
| Why are Buses Better than Rail Transit? | Randal O'Toole | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:50:41 | |
Is rail transit really better than bus transit? That's what we're being told. But today's guest, policy analyst Randal O'Toole shares how rapid rail is anything but rapid and is by the numbers, an out of date form of transit. Hear how buses and freeways are far more efficient and faster than trains. So why the push to use your tax dollars on rail transit? Listen for the analysis. | |||
| The Biggest Betrayal of Public Trust LIVE with Vanessa Dylyn | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:05:36 | |
Vanessa Dylyn, an Emmy-nominated Canadian film producer, is talking about her latest film, Covid Collateral that is causing quite the uproar. We have an exclusive trailer of the film below. The documentary is being screened in Toronto on May 9, and shockingly the Calgary screening was suddenly cancelled after the theatre lost sponsorship and employees got upset. What is revealed in this documentary that the mainstream media and woke businesses don't want you to see? Watch the shocking trailer: Covid Collateral Trailer | |||
| Shocking Censorship Coming to Canada | John Carpay | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:00:22 | |
Does the new online harms act (Bill c-63) concern you? It's being touted by the government as a bill that will protect our children, combat hate speech, and terrorism. That's all good, but it goes further. John Carpay with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says it will ultimately allow non-criminal speech to be prosecuted and lead to extreme censorship in Canada. He reveals the shocking powers it will carry. Your thoughts and opinions are at stake. | |||
| The Dealers and Deceivers of Data | Martin Kulldorff | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:13:50 | |
Host David Leis and Guest Martin Kulldorff discuss the background and information of the health outcomes and the deceptions used in data. Scientists were silenced, including himself, when research results did not match the government narratives. What is the bigger picture with the helpful retrospective look to health outcomes? Watch to discover the opinion, agenda and authoritarianism meeting freedom in science and freedom of speech. | |||
| Why is Eco-Terrorism a threat to Canadians? LIVE with Joseph Quesnel | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:01:25 | |
The alarming rise of extremism, fueled by exaggerated climate change beliefs. Joseph Quesnel, the author of an alarming study, is on the show. We talk about the dangerous trend of radicalization, threatening public safety, law, and prosperity. | |||
| Carbon Tax Hike Debate with Dan McTeague | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:07:22 | |
The April 1st carbon tax hike is here. How much more will you pay at the pump? What impact will this hike have on your finances? Dan McTeague joins host David Leis for a live discussion and debate over the controversial tax. Is it necessary? Is the tax really going to help the planet in the long run? | |||
| Divided and on a Downfall | Jim Lakely | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:51:25 | |
Will America continue to be the shining light for liberty in our world? With competing ideologies and verbal attacks on America's traditional values, America seems to be struggling to maintain the traditional values and middle class masses. Host David Leis and Jim Lakely, climate realist, discuss the changes and potential transformations of the US and how it will affect Canada. | |||
| Back to School Warnings LIVE with Caylan Ford | 12 Sep 2024 | 01:19:56 | |
Do you know what your child's school is teaching? Caylan Ford, founded her own classical charter school in Alberta after finding out what her kids were learning in school. The K-8 Calgary Classical Academy is now bursting at the seams. What does she warn parents need to be on the lookout for? And what can parents do if they are concerned? | |||
| LIVE March 21 - Fearful Fractured Canada? LIVE with Col. David Redman | 22 Mar 2024 | 01:03:40 | |
What is Canada’s national interest in 2024? In 1967, Canada proudly celebrated its centennial anniversary. Canada stood as a strong and unified democracy respected internationally. Fifty years later, Canada is divided, ashamed of its history, has shattered its democratic institutions, our allies ignore us and we have a broken economy. How has Canada come to this point? What can we as citizens do about this concerning state of affairs? | |||
| Canada is Unrecognizable | Trish Wood | 19 Mar 2024 | 01:15:28 | |
Canadians may feel like they don't recognize the nation and policies they are seeing around them. In this episode, host David Leis and his guest, award winning journalist and podcaster, Trish Wood discuss how the dramatic changes lead by the federal Liberal government have paved the way for Canadians to evaluate what they believe and what they want from government. | |||
| LIVE March 14 - Defund Rail Transit? with Randal O'Toole | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:05:25 | |
In the 1950s, rail transit was deemed obsolete in favor of buses, except for rapid transit lines. However, recent rail projects in Canadian cities have been costly, outdated, and often less effective than buses. Modern urban areas require flexible transit systems, leading to the conclusion that investing in bus transit would be more beneficial than building new rail lines. Policy analyst Randal O'Toole released a 52-page transit report. | |||
| Financial Powers and Changing the Course of Nations | Gina Pappano | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:00:32 | |
Stock markets, woke ideology and pension plans. Ideas and power players are steering the investment dollars away from sound business principles toward the support for woke agendas. David Leis speaks with Gina Pappano, a skilled professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services sector about where investment dollars are being steered and what that means for our pension plans. | |||
| LIVE Feb 29 - Murder 6 Years - Speech 25 Years with Bruce Live & David Leis | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:56:04 | |
Law professor Bruce Pardy joins host David Leis for a live discuss about how the justice system is not protecting your rights and freedoms anymore. What happened? | |||
| Why is China Interfering with Canada? | Scott McGregor | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:01:26 | |
With Chinese police stations in Canada and suspicion of election interference, is there other evidence that China is exerting its strength here? Host David Leis has a very interesting conversation with intelligence analyst Scott McGregor about the impacts that China is having on the western world. What's the end game? | |||
| Sir John A. Macdonald's Legacy Lives On | Dr. Patrice Dutil | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:03:46 | |
Host David Leis and Professor Patrice Dutil talk about the controversial legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's inaugural Prime Minister. Do Canadians know the true history of Sir John A. Macdonald? His pivotal role in shaping Canada's history, efforts in Indigenous community programs, and how Macdonald's leadership during crises such as the smallpox outbreak of 1885 saved lives, to list a few. Is he still relevant in today's world? | |||
| LIVE Feb 22 - Shocking Report: Feds aim to Destroy Alberta. LIVE with Lee Harding and David Leis | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:01:38 | |
Alberta is being attacked by our federal government. That shocking revelation comes from a report just released by researcher Lee Harding for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Read the full article here: Trudeau's Policies Hurt Alberta
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| LIVE Feb 16: The Coutts 4 – What Now? LIVE with Ray McGinnis and David Leis. | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:05:35 | |
February 14th, marks the day the Trudeau Government invoked the Emergency Measures Act two years ago and aggressively dismantled the peaceful Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. A court has since deemed that move unlawful. Ray McGinnis has been covering the Freedom Convoy in depth as well as the political prisoners from the Coutts border blockade. Two men have been released but two more remain in jail. Ray joins host David Leis live on Thursday at 2 pm CT on X (Twitter) and YouTube.
David Leis is LIVE every Thursday at 2 pm CT on X and YouTube with a new guest each week. | |||
| Epidemiologist Silenced for Speaking Up | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:53:29 | |
Who advocates for the health of the nation and you? Host David Leis and well-known Epidemiologist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discuss the outcomes seen in North America and the health outcomes which resulted from the use of mRNA. Were the efficacy claims based in reality? Has reality been censored for political endeavors? | |||
| NDP/Liberal Deal is Dead. Now What? | Dan McTeague | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:28:24 | |
In a shocking turn of events, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced Wednesday his party would no longer be supporting the Liberal minority government. What now? Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague will unpack what happened and whether Canadians are going to polls this year? Some are calling this a stunt, and the real proof will come when Singh must vote in a non-confidence vote likely put forth by the Conservatives when the house sits in September. Was this the only way the NDP had a chance of winning two by-elections taking place in September? Do the repeated Liberal attacks on the oil and gas industry have anything to do with Singh's decision? | |||
| LIVE Feb 15 - We're Living a Lie. Why the Truth Matters. LIVE with Barbara Kay | 17 Feb 2024 | 01:05:58 | |
Canadian columnist Barbara Kay joins host David Leis to discuss why we must return to the truth. How did we let the rot in our universities and government get this far? This is our wake-up call to end the lies and get back to the truth. But how do we do that? David Leis is LIVE every Thursday at 2 pm CT on X and YouTube with a new guest each week. | |||
| LIVE Feb 8 - Trudeau's takedown of the Freedom Convoy deemed unlawful with Joanna Baron | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:59:34 | |
It was a victory for freedom that shook Canada. Joanna Baron is part of the team that fought the use of the Emergency Measures Act during the Freedom Convoy. A judge recently ruled the use of the Act was deemed unlawful. Joanna joins host David Leis live to discuss what happened in court and what this judgement means for Canadians.
David Leis is LIVE every Thursday at 2 pm CT on X and YouTube with a new guest each week. | |||
| What's Really Behind the Support for Hamas in Canada | Barbara Kay | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:15:46 | |
Join host David Leis as he and guest Barbara Kay explore the profound impact of the October 7th attack on Israel. Canadian columnist, Barbara Kay explains how Hamas started and what its motive is. She'll discuss the many layers of Islamist movements and reveal the disturbing tactics used by Hamas, including the use of civilians as shields. Barbara will expose the organized efforts behind protests that have spread to Canada and examines the implications on post-secondary institutions across our nation.
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| Unlocking the Secrets of Prosperity | Dr. Stephen Davies | 06 Feb 2024 | 01:14:40 | |
In today's conversation, Dr. Stephen Davies and host David Leis, touch on historical catalysts, the importance of innovation, concerns about ideological conformity and the need for critical thinking in maintaining societal well-being. Are modern elites concerned about future gunpowder empires? Dr. Davies discusses his book on the unique prosperity of the last 250 years. | |||