The Rupa Subramanya Show

Last week, True North's Rupa Subramanya testified before the U.S. Congress, cautioning lawmakers about the decline of free speech in Canada and urging them not to adopt the policies of the Trudeau government. While free speech, even expressing the most deplorable views, is still valued in the U.S., the same cannot be said for other Western countries, particularly in Canada. Here, the government can freeze your bank account if you express certain political views, and news publications are banned on social platforms due to Bill C-18. In this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa recounts her experience at the U.S. Congress and elaborates on how we are witnessing the erosion of free speech in Canada and beyond. Tune in now!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa speaks with Manar Al Sharif. From her roots in Syria to her fervent activism in Gaza, Manar's journey embodies an unyielding commitment to shedding light on the challenges faced by Gazan women and children. In April 2020, Al-Sharif was arrested for promoting a Zoom event called “Skype with your enemy” that featured Israeli speakers. The event planners were also arrested. As a consequence, Al-Sharif spent three months in a Hamas women's prison. Al-Sharif shares her story with Rupa and her thoughts on the current Israel-Hamas war. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Droves of Muslims are taking part in pro-Hamas protests in cities across Canada. While not all protesters endorse the atrocities of Hamas, a handful of activists have defended the terrorist organization's actions and have even called for the destruction of Israel. How did these abhorrent views get imported into Canada? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Yasmine Mohammed. Yasmine is a dedicated human rights campaigner who stands as a fierce advocate for the rights of women within Muslim-majority countries and anyone oppressed under the grip of religious fundamentalism worldwide. In her book, ‘Unveiled,' Yasmine offers an intimate perspective—born in the Western world but raised within a fundamentalist Islamic home. Rupa and Yasmine discuss her struggle for freedom, her views on Islam, and why she believes there are so many in the West supportive of Hamas' terrorist activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Anderson, a member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, found herself at the centre of a political firestorm after being labeled a “Nazi” by Liberal MPs and the legacy media due to her strong views on Islam and immigration reform. But after inviting and applauding a literal Nazi in the House of Commons, should Liberals be so quick to throw around such an egregious title? Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre also condemned Anderson, claiming her views had no place in politics and insinuating regret over the MPs who met with her. Anderson staunchly rejects these characterizations. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa meets with Anderson to discuss this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, is responsible for a heinous attack which resulted in many Israeli hostages and hundreds of civilians murdered. They have also been accused of using Palestinian civilians as human shields. Despite Hamas' brutal crimes, western countries are witnessing massive pro-Hamas protests taking place in public places. As a result, governments have resorted to banning these protests. But do these protesters have a right to protest despite supporting a designated terrorist organization? Rupa Subramanya says if these protests remain peaceful, they should not be banned by governments. Protesters have a right to free speech and a right to assembly. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by counsel at the Canadian Constitution Fund, Josh Dehass, to discuss this contentious issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel is currently witnessing the worst terrorist attack in its history as Hamas terrorists have infiltrated Israel to launch a brutal attack, leaving hundreds dead, including two Canadians. Hamas terrorists have demonstrated their complete disregard for human lives by targeting innocent civilians, including women, the elderly, and even babies. In response, Israel has declared war on Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Hamas “will pay a price it has never known.” On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Gerald Steinberg, a professor at Bar Ilan University, to help make sense of what's happening in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2021, Canadians were shocked to learn of the apparent remains of children found buried at a former residential school in B.C – or at least that's what Canadians were told by the legacy media. In response to the news, Canada was accused of committing genocide, churches were burned down, and the country was put in a permanent state of mourning. However, what isn't widely talked about is the fact that no human remains have been found at any of the sites where apparent remains were said to be. Is this the biggest fake news story in Canadian history? Has the legacy media performed a huge disservice to Canadians and Indigenous peoples? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Karen Restoule to discuss the ‘unmarked graves' narrative and how it has impacted Canada. Karen is the vice-president of Crestview Strategy and is Ojibwe from the Dokis First Nation. Learn more about Karen's initiative www.whose.land, a web-based mobile app that provides users with information about Indigenous territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has found himself at the center of controversy once again, and Canadians are left feeling humiliated once more. First, Trudeau accused the Indian government of assassinating a Khalistani activist, resulting in a series of tit-for-tat exchanges between India and Canada. Trudeau has yet to provide evidence to back up his accusation, and allies have remained silent on the matter. Last week, parliamentarians invited and then gave a standing ovation to a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi military unit. While Trudeau has tried to pin the blame on the Speaker of the House of Commons and apologized on behalf of Canadians, the buck ultimately stops with him. Conservative strategist Anthony Koch joins the Rupa Subramanya show to discuss how Trudeau continues to embarrass Canada on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the shocking accusation that the India government was behind the murder of Khalistan activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Surrey, B.C. India has rejected Trudeau's allegations while Canada has yet to provide concrete evidence to back up its accusation. Since Monday, the two countries have been involved in a diplomatic tit-for-tat exchange, expelling diplomats from their respective countries and issuing travel warnings. On this special edition of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by foreign policy and security expert Abhijit Iyer-Mitra to make sense of the situation. Abhijit is based in New Delhi and has been following Canada's troubling connection with the Khalistani movement closely. Rupa and Abhijit discuss if Trudeau is politicizing Canada's relationship with India, how other western countries aren't picking sides in the dispute, and if there's any hope to repair this relationship while Trudeau remains in office. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians from across the country are reeling from the effects of the economy. Inflation has driven up the cost of goods and services, and owning a home is merely a dream for many Canadians. Despite claims from the Trudeau government that our economy is improving, many Canadians are struggling and at their wit's end. What is happening in Canada, and how did we get here? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by the Director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute, Jake Fuss, to take a closer look at Canada's alarming economic situation. Rupa and Jake discuss the Bank of Canada's interest rate hikes, how the American economy is outpacing Canada's, the government's reckless spending during Covid, and much more. Tune in to The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countless polls show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's popularity plummeting. Trudeau's approval rating hasn't been this low since 2015, and Canadians across all regions and demographics are souring on him. In fact, the self-proclaimed male feminist is even struggling among a traditional Liberal voting block—women. Are we witnessing the end of Trudeau, or will he make a comeback? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by the founder of www.tooclosetocall.ca, pollster Bryan Breguet. Rupa and Bryan take a deeper look into the latest polling numbers and discuss why Trudeau is polling so poorly, how Pierre Poilievre can capitalize on this momentum, and much more. Tune in to the latest episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender ideology is running rampant in Canada – particularly in schools. Children are being taught incredibly inappropriate things and are being coerced into the idea that gender is a spectrum — and this is all being done in the name of “inclusion.” But parents and concerned Canadians are pushing back, forcing some politicians to stand up for parental rights and against gender ideology. However, many Conservative politicians are still afraid of being accused of being “transphobic.” On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by one of the most influential activists in the fight against gender ideology – Chris Elston – better known as Billboard Chris. Chris has been on the front lines of the fight against gender ideology, protesting events that promote radical gender theories on children and warning of the dangers of the concerning trend of young people transitioning. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last few weeks, the Conservatives have been surging in the polls, gaining support in almost every demographic and region in Canada. In fact, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approval rating hasn't been this low since he first became prime minister in 2015. As a result, the Liberals have tried everything to stop Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's momentum, including accusing those who oppose carbon taxes of being “arsonists” and labeling everything and anything as “far-right.” Are the Trudeau Liberals getting desperate? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, the Macdonald Laurier Institute's Director of Domestic Policy Program Aaron Wudrick joins Rupa to discuss the Liberal's attempt to stop Poilievre's momentum, how the Conservatives can form government in the next election and much more. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Canada, violent criminals are being released from jail despite being a threat to the public and are often reoffending, leaving many Canadians wondering what is happening to our justice system. The reality is that woke bail reforms implemented by the federal government have enabled criminals to be judged by their skin colour rather than the crimes that they commit. Meanwhile, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are being implemented across classrooms in Canada. Far-left activists have full control of what Canadian children are being taught. What is happening in Canada? Criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss the woke takeover of Canada's institutions and if there's any hope for the future of our country. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the pandemic, Canadians were told ad nauseam to “trust the science.” It didn't matter if the rules didn't make any sense – scientists knew best. But what happens when scientists start to challenge the “science?” That's exactly what Dr. Simon Goddek did. Dr. Goddek is a biotechnologist, author, researcher, entrepreneur, and citizen journalist, 2023 Brownstone Fellow and the CEO of Sunfluencer. Dr. Goddek was fired from various universities in Europe during the pandemic for publishing an academic paper on how Vitamin D could potentially treat Covid. He challenged the Covid narrative and as a result, his life changed forever. Dr. Goddek joined The Rupa Subramanya Show to share his story. Tune in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like every weather event these days is being blamed on climate change. Everything from tornados and thunderstorms to dogs being locked in hot cars, the climate alarmists want us to believe the sole culprit is climate change. But is this really the case? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Ross McKitrick. McKitrick is a Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce at the University of Guelph where he specializes in environment, energy and climate policy. Rupa and McKitrick discuss recent weather events, how climate alarmism is at an all-time high, the implementation of carbon taxes and much more. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schools across Canada have incorporated gender ideology in their curriculums, teaching young students about pronouns, transitioning and LGBTQ lifestyles. Many believe this is inappropriate for children and that gender ideology has no place in schools, including many parents of the Muslim faith. In the last few months, Muslim parents have organized and participated in protests against gender ideology being taught in schools. In addition, many Muslim students have refused to participate in pride events being held in their schools. The left and the legacy media have been highly critical of Muslims who are taking a stand against gender ideology. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau even lectured Muslims, accusing them of being manipulated by “the American right wing.” But what's really behind their opposition? What pushed them to finally speak out? Former mayoral candidate for Toronto Bahira Abdulsalam and concerned parent Kamal El-Cheikh joined The Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss their concerns. Tune in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the fact that no evidence has been unearthed since the apparent discovery of unmarked graves near residential schools, it may soon be illegal to question the accuracy of these claims. Last month, the Independent Special Interlocutor on Unmarked Graves recommended introducing criminal sanctions against those who engage in “residential school denialism,” and the Trudeau government has stated this is something they would be in favour of. Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation Joanna Baron joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss why “outlawing denialism” is an infringement on Canadian's right to free speech and why this type of legislation will likely be constitutionally challenged if passed. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The calls to cancel celebrations of Canada Day are getting louder as politicians and social activists persistently denigrate Canada's history, its leaders and its institutions that made it a great country to live in. On the show this week, Rupa explains why we should be proud to live in Canada and why Canadians should resist becoming a nation of self-loathing and how we can pave the way to embrace and take pride in our heritage. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do totalitarian regimes emerge? What makes regular citizens report their relatives and neighbours to authorities? Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University and author of “The Psychology of Totalitarianism” Mattias Desmet joins The Rupa Supramanya Show to discuss Mass Formation Psychosis, a phenomenon deeply rooted in group psychology where intolerance towards dissident voices and allegiance to ideology are seen as an ethical duty in affected societies. Mattias and Rupa talk about instances of Mass Formation Psychosis occurring even before the Covid-19 pandemic, such as during the Iranian Revolution and in the Soviet Union. Lastly, Mattias shares his thoughts on how this psychosis can have a lasting effect on the culture for years. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more western countries begin to adopt increasingly leftist ideologies and values, the time to push back against them is running out. Brendan O'Neill, author of “A Heretic's Manifesto” and the Chief Political Writer at Spiked joins Rupa on the show to discuss the ideas staining our culture today. They talk about the consequences of transgenderism, climate alarmism and more. O'Neill argues that now is the time for brave dissidents to stand up and reject dangerous ideas that are leading to a society where the prevailing groupthink will no longer be questioned. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a protest against gender ideology in Canada's schools took place in the nation's capital. The protest was met with counter-protesters from leftist organizations like Horizon Ottawa and even the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Like the Freedom Convoy, the left and even some in the legacy media claimed the protest was orchestrated by the “far-right” and “white supremacists.” However, the reality is a diverse group of Canadians of different religions and backgrounds joined the protest and vehemently opposed gender ideology. True North's Rupa Subramanya was on the ground in Ottawa and gives you an inside look of what really happened at the protest. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was really going on behind the scenes at the World Health Organization during the pandemic and what is it doing to increase its power over sovereign nations? Dr. David Bell is a Senior Scholar at Brownstone Institute, a public health physician and a former medical officer and scientist at the WHO. On the show, Bell gives us an inside look at the WHO's strategic response to the Covid-19 pandemic and how it was influenced by private and financial interests. Bell also highlights the organization's Pandemic Preparedness Treaty, which aims to centralize control over countries' health responses under the guidance of the WHO. As a former medical officer at the WHO, Bell explains his thoughts on how the organization would respond to future health crises. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Rupa Subramanya Show, medical journalist and author Gabrielle Bauer joins the show to discuss her latest book Blindsight is 2020 which takes aim at the global response to the pandemic, the now-undeniable failure of lockdowns and the societal overreach of mandates. Rupa and Gabrielle trace the origins of the lockdown response, why so many lockdown skeptics were publicly shunned and discredited by the public health community and the future consequences that shutting down society will have on younger people. Rupa and Gabrielle also discuss the Freedom Convoy protests and how that shaped the global conversation about the response to the pandemic. To purchase a copy of Blindsight is 2020 click here: https://www.amazon.com/Blindsight-2020-Reflections-Scientists-Philosophers-ebook/dp/B0BSS6MY8K/ref=sr_1_1 Watch the latest episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting with puberty blockers at 13 and undergoing a double mastectomy at 15, Chloe Cole was pushed towards receiving life-altering transgender surgeries after experiencing symptoms of gender dysphoria. Chloe detransitioned at 16. Chloe is now an advocate against the medical community that is pushing these surgeries on unknowing children and teenagers, recognizing the long-term impacts it may have on their lives. She is also suing Kaiser Hospitals “for pushing her into medical mutilation instead of properly treating her.” Chloe joins Rupa on the show to share her story and give an in-depth account of her harrowing experience transitioning and her attempts to detransition. Chloe also tells us how the effects of social media and the influence of her peers that led her down the dark path of believing she was born in the wrong body and looking for ways to alleviate the anxieties surrounding her identity. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the culture war continues to heat up in Canada with the London Public Library cancelling a talk on free speech, what does the future look like as woke ideology continues to invade every aspect of public life? Joanna Williams, author of “How Woke Won,” which examines how woke ideology has taken over politics and academia, was barred from speaking at London Public Library due to concerns raised by staff about potential “workplace harassment” and the “possibility of physical harm.” Joanna joins The Rupa Subramanya Show this week to talk about the most pressing cultural issues in Canada and what it means for the future of public debate and free speech in the West. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High school activist Josh Alexander joins The Rupa Subramanya Show this week to discuss his ongoing fight against woke school boards in Canada pushing radical gender ideology. Several months ago, Josh was expelled and eventually arrested and escorted out of his Catholic high school for proclaiming that there are only two genders and for standing up for his female classmates who didn't feel safe with transgender women (men) in female spaces. Since his expulsion, Josh and his group ‘Save Canada' have been protesting schools in Ontario holding drag queen story hour events and for propagating gender ideology. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chanel Pfahl is a former teacher who was cancelled for objecting to woke ideology replacing basic education curriculum in her school. Today, Chanel is an outspoken critic of critical race theory and gender ideology in classrooms and uses her voice as an activist to try and encourage more teachers to speak up. Chanel joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to share her story. In this conversation, Rupa and Chanel discuss her journey from being a teacher to becoming an activist, the climate that exists around teachers and other educators who are afraid to speak up in schools, and the need for conservative-minded people to run for school board positions in their local communities. Watch the Rupa Subramanya Show now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents roughly 155,000 federal workers, have gone on strike. As a result, Canadians are subject to a number of disruptions, including processing income taxes at the Canada Revenue Agency, passport services such as renewals and deliveries, and delays when applying for licenses, certificates and registrations. The PSAC has a number of demands, including pay raises, more remote work options and even more funding for its “social justice fund.” The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has been highly critical of PSAC demands, arguing federal employees are out of touch and are asking too much while Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. CTF Federal Director Franco Terrazzano joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss the ongoing public service strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Elon Musk rightfully labeled the CBC as “Government-funded media” on Twitter, questions surrounding the editorial independence of the CBC have arisen. It's no secret that the state broadcaster receives $1.2 billion annually from the Trudeau government — can a media outlet be fair and neutral when they're beneficiaries of government handouts? Is the CBC beholden to the government? Award-winning journalist and former host of CBC's The Fifth Estate Trish Wood joins the Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss the state of the CBC and what the future holds for the state broadcaster and the Canadian media landscape. Trish believes the CBC used to prioritize journalism, but that has changed drastically in recent years as the left has become more infatuated with woke causes. Trish also questions how the Canadian state broadcaster can focus on Canadian issues when it's being run by a woman who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, a staggering amount of youth have decided that they are transgender and with the support of medical professionals, have undergone gender reassignment surgery with no regard for their health or consideration of the long-term implications. While radical trans activists and some in the legacy media cheer on this behaviour, the dangerous reality of transitioning has been ignored. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by the Executive Director of Gender Dysphoria Alliance, Aaron Kimberly. Aaron is a transexual man and a mental health nurse who has worked with gender dysphoric youth. Rupa and Aaron have a evidence-based conversation about gender dysphoria and the aggressive push of radical gender ideology. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a woman? A few years ago, most people could answer that question with ease. But due to the aggressive push of trans gender ideology by politicians, celebrities and the media, it's no longer clear what defines a woman. As a result, the existence of women – people with two X chromosomes – is at risk. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by well-known gender critical activist and writer for the Post Millennial, Mia Ashton. Mia and Rupa discuss the rise of the radical trans movement, how gender ideology is affecting sports, how children are being impacted by this extreme movement and much more. Tune into The Rupa Supramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2+2 = White Supremacy? Gender is a social construct? What is happening in Canada's schools? It seems like every week, school boards are caught pushing radical and woke ideas on innocent students. Joining the show today is Ari Blaff, a news writer for the National Review and his writing has appeared in a number of publications, including Quillette and Newsweek. He has sounded the alarm on the woke takeover of education in North America and is urging parents to pay close attention. In this interview, Rupa and Ari discuss the politicization of school curriculums, if there's hope on the horizon and much more. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Chinese language media outlets in Canada, Ming Pao and Sing Tao Daily, are not only sympathetic to the regime in China, but also received emergency bailout funds during the pandemic. To discuss the extent of China's influence in Canada, journalist Jonathan Manthorpe joins Rupa on the show today. Author of “Claws of the Panda,” Manthorpe explains China's pernicious strategies to direct leadership in Canada. In their discussion, Rupa and Jonathan get to the bottom of China's influence in Canada and just how deep the roots go. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa talks with a man who is determined to end his life through medical assistance in dying (MAID) but has been stopped from doing so by his mother and family. Kiano Vafaien suffers from type 1 diabetes, and has resulted in conditions that have made his life incredibly difficult. Kiano was going to proceed with assisted suicide and was very close to completing the life-ending procedure before his family stepped in and his story ended up on the national news. The resulting backlash prompted the doctor who was going to perform the procedure to back out completely. In this discussion, Kiano shares his story and tells Rupa that he still wants to end his life and has applied for an assisted suicide procedure in Switzerland. While Canada seeks to expand assisted dying to the mentally ill and even mature minors, Rupa's discussion with Kiano sheds light and provides additional context on the controversial practice. If you or someone you know is suicidal and in need of help please call the toll free 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 to speak to someone from TalkSuicide.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by the Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the MacDonald Laurier Institute Aaron Wudrick to talk about the latest on Roxham Road, the Trudeau government's refusal to fix the illegal border crossing and how the current crisis affects Canada's relationship with the United States. Also, as the Canadian healthcare system continues to decline, Aaron says it's time to have a serious conversation about how to move forward. Lastly, Rupa and Aaron break down the continuing revelations that allege that China's government interfered in Canada's elections. From candidates that have been implicated in foreign networks to donations from China to the Liberal Party — is Trudeau hiding something from the public? How will this scandal end? Tune into the wide-ranging discussion The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Public Order Emergency Commission released the report justifying the use of the Emergencies Act to quash the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022, organizer, Tamara Lich joins Rupa on the show to discuss what's next for her. On the show, Tamara reflects on the rise of the Freedom Convoy and how it became Canada's largest movement. Tamara tells us about her experience during the inquiry and the demanding process of going through the justice system. Also, Tamara sheds light on what she's planning in the future, including an upcoming book and even a possible run for office. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia stirred up controversy for a number of reasons. One of the biggest questions Canadians had was – why was this position needed in the first place? Is there really a crisis of Islamophobia in Canada? On Part 2 of Rupa's interview with the President of the Council of Muslims Facing Tomorrow Raheel Raza and freelance columnist Rahim Mohamed, they continue their discussion about Islam in Canada, combatting extremism and how Islamophobia has been politicized in recent years. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first Special Representative on Combatting Islamaphobia kicked up a storm in the media circle, the question remains whether the position is actually necessary. Is there really a crisis of Islamophobia in Canada? Joining Rupa on the show today is the President of Council of Muslims Facing Tomorrow Raheel Raza and freelance columnist Rahim Mohamed to tell us more about our new “Islamophobia Tsar.” Raza and Mohamed challenge the idea that Canada is an Islamophobic country and the conventional narrative surrounding it. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of Rupa's interview with the former medical health officer for Haldimand-Norfolk, Dr. Matt Strauss tells us more about how his story was skewed by the Toronto Star. Dr. Strauss also sheds light on the fact that Canada's healthcare system was already on thin ice before the first waves of Covid arrived and how the pandemic stretched healthcare to its very limits. Rupa and Dr. Strauss also talks about the political response to the pandemic in Canada and around the world and why authoritarian policies were common. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the medical officer for Haldimand-Norfolk, Dr. Matt Strauss took a rational approach to Covid. He spoke out about the effectiveness of masks, opposed lockdowns and questioned the need to vaccinate kids. In the region that he oversaw, the mortality for Covid was 30% lower than the provincial average. However, that didn't stop legacy media outlets like the Toronto Star from attempting to cancel Dr. Strauss. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa and Dr. Strauss discuss how the media got it wrong on Covid, Strauss' ongoing battles with activist journalists and much more. Tune into part 1 of Rupa's interview with Dr. Strauss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting wraps up, the question still remains – what interest do hundreds of business executives and world leaders have in meeting every year in Davos? Author of “The Covid Consensus,” Thomas Fazi joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to talk about the group of technocrats who are planning to influence global policies affecting climate, digital ID and vaccination. In the first part of the interview, Rupa and Thomas discuss exactly who these elites are and what their role is in eroding national sovereignty in favour of globalist ideals. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's elites are heading to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting – including Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Minister Mary Ng. On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa discusses how the WEF promotes leftist policies and influences world governments – including Canada. In addition, Rupa explains how Freeland was once the WEF's biggest critic but now is a cozy insider of the international organization. True North will be on the ground in Davos starting this weekend to report on the proceedings. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the one-year anniversary of the Freedom Convoy approaches, where does the country stand? Joining Rupa on the show today is the second part of her interview with Freedom Convoy organizer Benjamin Dichter, where he gives us the inside story of the protests and how hard they tried reaching out to government officials but to no avail. Rupa and Benjamin also reflect on last year's Public Order Inquiry, looking into what led to the decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. Lastly, they talk about the future of the Freedom movement and how the protests will be remembered. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Freedom Convoy was the biggest story of 2022 – the historic protest influenced the end of Covid mandates and lockdowns, exposed the bias of the legacy media and concluded with never-before-used war measures by the Trudeau government. Joining The Rupa Subramanya Show today is one of the lead organizers of the Freedom Convoy Benjamin Dichter. Rupa and Benjamin discuss the origins of the Convoy, the inner operations of the protest, attempts to work with the government and police, plus much more. Tune into the first part of Rupa's interview with Benjamin Dichter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internal documents from Twitter released by Elon Musk and shared by journalists Matt Taibbi and Bari Weiss reveal how Twitter deliberately moderated content, shadow banned users, and filtered visibility on certain posts. Who was affected by Twitter's moderation and which stories were hidden from plain site? What exactly was revealed in the Twitter Files? Joining Rupa on the show today is Katherine Brodsky, a writer with Wired, Mashable, Newsweek, Variety, Esquire and the Washington Post. Rupa and Katherine examine the revelations that came out of the Twitter Files and what they mean for the future of Twitter as the digital public square. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show on True North! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Henley quit the CBC after almost a decade at the state-broadcaster working as a journalist and a radio producer. As she explained in her Substack post back in January, “to work at the CBC in the current climate is to embrace cognitive dissonance and to abandon journalistic integrity.” Following in the recent path of many journalists, Henley abandoned the legacy media to work independently using Substack as her platform of choice. Tara writes the Lean Out Substack and is the host of the Lean Out podcast. On the latest episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa and Tara discuss the ideological capture of legacy media by woke leftist ideology and the decline in the quality of Canadian journalism. Why did the legacy media fail to cover the Freedom Convoy accurately? Why is trust in media at all-time lows? Where does Canadian journalism go from here? Rupa and Tara answer those questions and more on the latest episode of the Rupa Subramanya Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese citizens have risen up in protest against Xi Jinping's zero covid policies and authoritarian lockdown measures. As the rest of the world moves further away from covid, China's tightening of restrictions has pushed many citizens over the edge. Footage from the streets of China has been breaking through the firewall and flooding social media platforms, giving the West an unprecedented view on truly unprecedented protests against Xi Jinping and the Communist Party. Joining Rupa on the show is the host and anchor of NTD Network's China in Focus, Tiffany Meier. Tiffany and Rupa discuss the origins of the mass protests breaking out all across China, the future of Xi Jinping's iron grip on the country, the internal party fighting going on behind the scenes between Xi and his political rivals, and the covert interference that China has on Western nations. Tune in to the latest episode of the Rupa Subramanya Show for a wide ranging discussions on the now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanford health professor and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been a vocal critic of lockdown policies, prolonged mandates and heavy-handed public health restrictions. The Great Barrington Declaration set out to show the world that a significant number of medical doctors and scientists did not approve of lockdowns and other heavy handed restrictions. Dr. Bhattacharya joins The Rupa Subramanya Show to discuss the winners and losers of the pandemic, which countries got it right, which countries got it wrong and the big takeaways people should have after almost nearly 3 years of Covid. Dr. Bhattacharya and Rupa also discuss the effectiveness of masks, if mandates actually work and how public health policies divided society more than ever. Tune into the Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countless witnesses have appeared before the Public Order Emergency Commission and have shed doubt on the Trudeau government's justification to invoke the Emergencies Act to quash the Freedom Convoy. Claims such as the Convoy posing a “national security threat” and “law enforcement requested the Act” have been debunked. It's not looking good for the government – but what happens from here? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Professor and lawyer Ryan Alford. They discuss the latest from the Emergencies Act hearings, what Justice Rouleau's verdict will look like and how it will affect Canadian politics – including the impact on the NDP. Tune into The Rupa Subramanya Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Canadian political icon Preston Manning who played a key role in shaping the conservative movement in Canada. Last week, Manning announced the formation of the National Citizen's Inquiry to investigate Canada's response to Covid. As Manning explained in his announcement last week, the National Citizen's Inquiry will "examine the consequences on public and personal health, rights and freedoms, on specific demographic groups such as the aged and our children, and the economy." In this discussion, Manning explains his decision to establish the inquiry and how the inquiry process will unfold. To sign the Citizen's Inquiry petition and to learn more, click here: http://www.nationalcitizensinquiry.ca To buy Manning's new book, The Redtape Letters, click here: http://www.redtapeletters.ca Tune in to the latest episode of the Rupa Subramanya Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices