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In this episode, we unpack King Charles III's historic visit to Canada. Why did he really come? Was it just ceremony, or a bold political message? We're going to explore the king's unexpected role in shaping Canada's identity amid global pressure, what this moment says about Canada's independence—and where is Pierre Poilievre now after losing his seat in the 2025 election?

Alberta wants out. But is separation just political theatre—or a legitimate path forward? We're joined by Jason Lavigne, host of The Lavigne Show and Regional Leader/Media Relations for the Alberta Prosperity project. He breaks down what the project stands for and the underlying frustrations fuelling Alberta's desire to separate from Canada.

Canada produces some of the cleanest oil on the planet—so why is our government trying to shut it down? On today’s episode, Kevin Tucker (host of the Great Northern Discussion Podcast) joins us to unpack the facts about Canadian oil, our global leadership in clean energy innovation, and the political agenda that seems determined to cripple one of our greatest national advantages. Is this really about the environment—or something else entirely?

On the heels of the federal election, we're discussing the latest developments in Canada: Mark Carney's meeting with Donald Trump, the true nature of their relationship, and Danielle Smith's comments on an independence referendum for Alberta. Are things about to change for good?

Now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has won the election with a minority Liberal government, where does Canada go from here? Today, we're unpacking the results of the election that will shape our nation's future—discussing how Prime Minister Carney will govern, what's next for Pierre Poilievre, and whether Alberta's separatist movement might hit the boiling point in the near future.

Is Canada facing more "snakes" than "ladders" on the social mobility board? In this episode, we delve into the 2025 Policy Horizons Canada report that envisions a Canada in 2040 where upward social mobility is a rarity. We explore some of the contributing factors: diminishing returns of post-secondary education, the escalating housing crisis, and the entrenchment of intergenerational wealth. We also examine the costed platforms of both the Liberal and Conservative parties in light of next week's election. Join us as we look ahead to Canada's potential future.