Best Opinion Columns Podcasts (2024)

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There is No Climate Crisis, Period. | Geologist Gregory Wrightstone 1:04:36

10h ago1:04:36

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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…

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Davisville, July 15, 2024: The other real estate in Davis 26:54

21h ago26:54

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People talk more often about housing, but the commercial side of Davis real estate is just as important. That includes the buildings we work in, hang out in, meet in — in other words, offices, stores, restaurants, industrial space, apartments, churches, and your favorite place for coffee. The kinds and amounts of commercial property available, what…

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Disagreement is Not Allowed | Ramseyer & Morgan 1:01:19

7h ago1:01:19

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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 w…

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Blood Farming: Purdue Pharma, empty voting and frozen heads 31:05

6d ago31:05

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Katie and Matt discuss nonconsensual third-party releases, what comes next for the Oxycontin bankruptcy, empty voting in proxy fights, and writing your future clone into your will. Also we tease Katie's sci-fi novel and introduce a new member of Matt's family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can Biden Survive? 26:31

3d ago26:31

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In what is the most important week of Joe Biden's presidency, Democrats are in disarray about the man at the top of the ticket for November's election. Despite strong pushback from the White House to calls for him to step down, the drumbeat demanding change is growing louder. Several members of Congress have called for him to go and many more are p…

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Full Bisexual Panic! (Ft. Sarah Rieger) 1:21:28

3d ago1:21:28

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"Are all these bisexuals for real? Or is this 'el gee bee tee cue' stuff just a fashionable trend? I'm just asking questions." That is about the extent of the analysis in this week's column from the Phoebe Maltz Bovy in Globe and Mail. Nevertheless, we torture ourselves and writer/pal Sarah Rieger by unpacking it. Join us for yet another incoherent…

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Canadian Government Won't Support Oil & Gas Production? | Gwyn Morgan 34:39

4d ago34:39

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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?…

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The Shocking Details Emerging About 9/11 | Ray McGinnis 1:00:31

8d ago1:00:31

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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, gov…

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MindSet with Tom McNulty: Veteran Challenges We Don't Understand-Time To Learn. Chris Kreiger, President, WNY Heroes 48:49

6d ago48:49

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A veteran once asked me, "So, you think you know me?" After 10 seconds, I realized I was full of misconceptions, 'bad intel", and unrealistic expectations. I took the time to listen and better understand and it opened up my eyes to the often insurmountable challenges returning veterans face. I learned that when a military person serves, the whole f…

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Britain Takes a Turn to the Left 30:21

9d ago30:21

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The Labour Party secured a major landslide in Britain's elections, resulting in a parliamentary majority not seen since the early days of Tony Blair. The reign of the Conservative Party, who have governed for 14 years, ended in an ignominious rout. But Labour’s victory, led by Keir Starmer, the new prime minister, was achieved with the lowest share…

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The Shocking Hostile Takeover of the National Citizens Inquiry | Ted Kuntz 1:07:22

11d ago1:07:22

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Ted Kuntz is involved in the National Citizens Inquiry. He talks about the overwhelming response to the inquiry and explains the shocking hostile takeover of the NCI's funds and social media accounts. Who's trying to sabotage it? What's the future of the NCI?By Return to Reason

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Davisville, July 1, 2024: Guaraldi time is here, 2nd edition 28:59

12d ago28:59

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“Vince is always pulling splinters from his fingers, driven in when he claws at the wooden baseboard, behind the keys,” wrote Bay Area music critic Ralph Gleason, as quoted in Davis author Derrick Bang’s newly revised book Vince Guaraldi at the Piano. Splinters? They came from Guaraldi’s intense playing, Bang says, nearly nonstop performing, and th…

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The Night That Sank Joe Biden 26:10

20d ago26:10

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By the time Thursday night’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump ended, one question was on everyone’s lips: will the president be persuaded to step down ahead of the Democratic convention? His weak and stumbling performance dramatically increased concerns about Biden’s age and stamina, as Donald Trump showed a discipline and focus that has n…

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Just Keep Bidding: MMTLP, PE, ETFs 36:14

15d ago36:14

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Katie and Matt discuss short squeezes past, present and future, interviewing for private equity jobs two years in advance, and how if you want to own stock but with less risk, you can just sell some of your stock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Without Pride In Canada, What Do We Have? | Thomas Caldwell 48:45

21d ago48:45

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"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 fut…

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Canada's Legal System Dysfunctional? | Bruce Pardy 1:09:22

20d ago1:09:22

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Bruce Pardy, law professor and Executive Director of Rights Probe reveals why a Canadian court wants access to your health records. What does this mean for your privacy? Are we still protected by the law or is the opposite happening? Bruce and Leighton Grey unpack what's happening with the legal system in Canada and why courts are refusing to hear …

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Xs and Os: Trader U, VORB, QXO 29:45

22d ago29:45

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Katie and Matt discuss auditing classes at portfolio manager school, getting on television by pretending to buy public companies, and how to make a few billion dollars by rolling up the building products distribution industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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The War on Free Speech and the Weaponization of the Law 35:49

27d ago35:49

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Free speech is under threat in unprecedented ways in the U.S.. University campuses deny platforms to those who dissent from progressive orthodoxies. Tech firms block heterodox news and opinion on grounds of "disinformation." Companies discipline employees for challenging nostrums about race, sexuality and gender. How did it get this way? What can b…

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The Decline of Canadian Pride | Anthony Furey 56:02

28d ago56:02

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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 …

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Davisville, June 17, 2024: Bob Dunning’s reborn column, one month later 28:23

30d ago28:23

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Several weeks have passed since the Davis Enterprise laid off its best-known writer, Bob Dunning, who quickly moved his Wary 1 column to the online blog platform Substack and more than replaced his former salary through subscriptions. Today we talk about how his new venture is doing, how he’s doing, and his fast change from lifetime employment as D…

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Why is Chaos Being Allowed Across Canada? | Naomi Wolf 32:34

29d ago32:34

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Host Leighton Grey speaks with author Naomi Wolf about the surge of pro-Palestine protests at universities across Canada and the U.S. Wolf claims these demonstrations are driven by paid agitators aiming to create chaos, rather than addressing the illegal mistreatment in Palestine. Instead, she argues, protestors are supporting Hamas. Wolf also shar…

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Uncatchable Mouse Jigglers: TSLA, PARA, WFC WFH 32:11

29d ago32:11

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Matt and Katie discuss Elon's big payday (maybe), Paramount's lost deal and Wells Fargo's vice president of screen monitoring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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It's Time We Tried To Win This War 39:54

1M ago39:54

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Are we losing the new Cold War? In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, all sides in America seem to agree that we are in a long new Cold War struggle with Communist China. But if that's the case, why are we just managing the contest rather than actually trying to win it? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, former Republican congressman M…

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Big Joe Goes to Little Oakville (ft. Scott Martin) 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

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Oakville Town Hall is under siege from a red scourge and Sun journalist Joe Warmington is on the case after a hot tip. Can the People's Champion make sense of the situation? Will anyone talk some sense into these misguided youngsters? Freelance journalist Scott Martin (@YouCaughtScott) helps us unpack what really went on that day, since Joe failed …

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Equities in Secaucus: TXSE, PSUS, GME 38:23

1M ago38:23

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Matt and Katie discuss a new stock exchange in Texas (and also New Jersey), Bill Ackman's multiple public offerings and what Roaring Kitty is up to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Conviction Politics 37:37

1M ago37:37

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After Donald Trump’s conviction being on 34 felony counts of falsification of business records and as his sentence looms just ahead of the Republican National Convention, U.S. politics are deeper into uncharted territory. What might happen next? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, former federal prosecutor and Trump lawyer James Trusty …

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Do you feel lucky? 10:21

1M ago10:21

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How do you improve your chances of success? Why consider luck when evaluating people and situations?By Eric Brechner

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Davisville, June 3, 2024: He helped ex-Enterprise writers Dunning and Weitzel land at Substack 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Davis has just gone through a local news media earthquake. We’re talking about the Davis Enterprise’s decision to lay off Wary I columnist Bob Dunning (left, in photo), which shocked and/or angered thousands of people in town. In less than a week, Dunning had restarted his column and sports writing on Substack, with enough paid subscriptions to mor…

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People will Flee Canada too | Peyman Askari 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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Peyman Askari, a professor and candidate for the PPC (People's Party of Canada), shares his experience with government and escaping Iran at the age of six. Peyman and Leighton Grey discuss the Online Harms Bill, the recent drama inside Parliament and the "Wacko" comment. They discuss his concern for Canadians leaving Canada, his stance on non-citiz…

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T+Lunchtime: Settlement, Musk, Hwang 33:21

1M ago33:21

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Matt and Katie discuss the move to T+1 stock settlement, Elon Musk's pay vote, Bill Hwang's trial and a fat finger trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S. - Your Children Need Behavioral Health 54:32

2M ago54:32

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Your Children Need Behavioral Health Children are increasingly at risk when it comes to their behavioral health. They need informed parents and trained teachers and administrators to recognize their emotional ups and downs. Children from birth to 17 (and into early adulthood) are more vulnerable today because of multiple factors that can engulf the…

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Will A Second Trump Term Fix the Border Crisis? 35:04

2M ago35:04

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With the current polls looking better each day for a return to the White House for Donald Trump, what could the next 4 years look like at the southern border? On this episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Gerry Baker speaks with former acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf who says a second Trump administration will make radical changes…

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Middle Class Crisis? | Frank Stronach 52:22

2M ago52:22

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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 anymo…

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Davisville, May 27, 2024: She writes opinions for students at UC Davis 28:44

2M ago28:44

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These days, you can get all the quick takes and snap judgments you want. They seem easier to find than facts, partly because they're catnip to the algorithms and impulses that drive social media. Today’s guest is doing something different with opinions — something more difficult, in my book, and more useful, especially in the long run. Since fall 2…

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Politicians Captured by the Party | Randy Hillier 1:13:02

2M ago1:13:02

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Hear the account of former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier as he reflects on his time advocating for Canadians' freedom at the Ottawa Freedom Rally in 2022. What seemed like an innocent activity at a family-friendly event landed Mr. Hillier in hot water with law enforcement. Were the charges an example of lawfare, or were they necessary to fit the event …

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In Defence of Galen Weston (ft. Luke Savage) 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Stop being mean to grocer oligarchs. Stop it! We're warning you. You should be thanking them, they stock your treats and only gouge you a to a moderate degree. Everybody's gotta make a living, and besides, they're probably creating your job anyway. Toronto-based writer Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) joins us to take in the view from the National Post a…

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Bad Monday: Shrimp, Fingers, Brains 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Matt and Katie discuss Red Lobster's shrimpy bankruptcy, Citi's software design and unconscious investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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How The U.S. Failed To Meet the China Challenge 38:52

2M ago38:52

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It’s a rare subject of bipartisan agreement that China is the greatest strategic challenge facing the U.S., perhaps the greatest it has ever faced. And yet, despite a decade of admirations of both parties acknowledging the threat, we are woefully under-prepared for it. What can the next President learn from the mistakes of the recent past and how m…

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Inspiring Story: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Hope | Joshua Allen 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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Joshua Allen was a drugged up, tough and angry man when Leighton first met him, 20 years ago. Ironically Leighton was his criminal lawyer. In a twist of fate, today, Josh is Leighton's prayer buddy. If you're a Christian or not, you'll be inspired by this unlikely bond. Proof that the Lord can take the most broken and lost and turn them around. Jos…

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My Name Is Joe Roberts, I Work for the State (Ft. Noah Kulwin) 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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American icon Noah Kulwin (@nkulw) joins the pod to talk about one of the most obnoxious Twitter personalities of the past several months, Joe Roberts. Roberts, co-founder of the Democratic Socialists of America - Canada and former co-host of New Left Radio, has gone full neocon since Oct. 7. So much so that he wrote a column for the National Post,…

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Bets Are Off: DFV, BUIDL, CFTC 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Katie and Matt discuss the return of meme stocks, a money market fund on the blockchain, events contracts and whether the Oscars are rigged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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War and The Fragility of Civilization 36:15

2M ago36:15

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As global instability increases and threats to our national security grow, what can we learn from the history of warfare? In a new book, noted military historian Victor Davis Hanson examines how some wars have resulted not just in defeat for the vanquished but in the annihilation of their civilization and people. On this episode of the Free Express…

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I wasn't aware 7:29

2M ago7:29

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Why are awareness posters, training, and trinkets mostly ineffective? How do you convert these campaigns into action?By Eric Brechner

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Homeownership Only a Dream? | Stephen Moore 46:56

2M ago46:56

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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?By Return to Reason

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Davisville, May 13, 2024: Founding DJ for vanished Davis station in the ’70s, then an astronaut, now KDRT: Steve Robinson comes full circle 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Long before he flew four missions on the space shuttle, Steve Robinson was the first DJ of a now-vanished Davis commercial radio station, KYLO, in the late 1970s. Decades later, he’s a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC Davis, and director of its Center for Space Flight Research — and he will soon return to local radio as occas…

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The True Intent of Canada's Charter | Hon. Brian Peckford 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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The Honourable Brian Peckford joins Leighton Grey to discuss the conversations that led to the creation of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Does this document still hold power and value for Canadians? Hear how the holders of Canadian power and authority authored a document meant to stand the test of time and political power.…

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Fun Shiny Object: FTX, Public, ETFs 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Katie and Matt talk about the FTX bankruptcy, public versus private markets, single-stock ETFs and floating on pudding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Sex, Lies And Testimony 38:13

2M ago38:13

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Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took to the stand this week in the criminal hush-money trial of Donald Trump, surprising the media, legal experts and even the former President himself. But the more we heard the salacious details in the testimony, the more it seemed the move might backfire on the prosecution. In what already looks to many like a t…

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The Birthrate Episode (ft. Stephen Magusiak) 56:58

2M ago56:58

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We love whinging about the fertility rate, don't we folks? The implications are grave, lowered birth rates could mean fewer DoorDash employees to bring columnists treats. BST Institute fellow Stephen @Magusiak of @pressprogress returns to pick apart a Globe and Mail opinion piece by John Ibbitson. According to Ibby, the ever-dwindling number of bab…

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The Biggest Battle in America | Jim Lakely 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Host David Leis and guest Jim Lakely, vice president at The Heartland Institute discuss the unsettled climate science and the upcoming US presidential election. Unpacking America's battles and how the outcomes will affect Canada.By Return to Reason

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