Trump Isn’t the Problem—Canada Is. Barry Cooper Explains Why

Frustrated. Fed up. Ready for change. That’s how many Albertans feel after years of being sidelined by Ottawa. In this eye-opening episode, David Leis sits down with Dr. Dennis Modry and Lawyer Jeff Rath—two key voices behind the Alberta Prosperity Project—to talk about the growing push for sovereignty. Is Alberta better off on its own? Why are more people demanding a referendum? And what would independence really look like—for the economy, Indigenous communities, and Alberta’s place in the world? We get into everything: Trudeau’s policies, the recent election, the TMX pipeline, Western alienation, and why some say the current system is simply ungovernable. If you think the separation talk is just noise… you’ll want to hear this.

The election’s over—but the questions are just beginning. David Leis sits down with former politician Preston Manning to talk about what the results really mean for Canada’s future. Are we more divided than ever? What’s fuelling the unrest in the West? And could referendums or even secession be on the table? David and Preston get into everything from pipelines and energy security to why so many Westerners feel ignored by Ottawa. If you’re wondering where Canada goes from here—and whether the West will go with it—this conversation is for you.

The election is over and for some, it feels like a train wreck. But now what? Civic advocate Maggie Hope Braun joins David Leis to lay out a path forward. She exposes how local governments are quietly being influenced and why getting involved in your school board or city council could be the most powerful thing you do. If you're feeling disillusioned, this episode will light a fire.

President Donald Trump’s goals might make sense but his style doesn’t, says historian and former politician Conrad Black. From calling Canada the "51st state" to slapping on tariffs, Black says Trump’s approach risks damaging U.S.-Canada ties. Could his tough talk give the Liberals a boost or be the final push for change?

Tom Caldwell warns that Canada is losing some of its brightest minds at an alarming rate, and it’s a serious problem for the nation. As President, CEO, and Director of Urbana Corporation, a publicly traded investment firm, he argues that while Canada is a great place to start a business, it’s not a great place to grow one. He points to interprovincial trade barriers, an anti-growth mindset, and Quebec’s uncertain commitment to the country as key obstacles. Why don’t we have free trade within our own borders? Are we truly a unified country, or is dysfunction costing Canadians millions? David asks Tom what he would do if he was in government. You need to hear this.

Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis—costs are rising, wait times are getting worse, and over 5 million Canadians are stuck waiting months for emergency surgery. Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org, says this isn’t just a post-COVID problem; the system was failing long before. Why isn’t the government making healthcare a priority? In this episode, he breaks down what’s really wrong and lays out a plan to fix it—if politicians are willing to listen.