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By winning the 1992 general election, John Major had his own mandate to form a government, instead of imply inheriting Margaret Thatcher's. He'd shown himself capable of leading the Conservative Party to success, as he took it to its fourth election win in a row. He'd emerged somewhat from the shadow of his Iron Lady predecessor. And then things immediately started going wrong. Black Wednesday, when a major run on the pound turned George Soros into ‘the man who broke the Bank of England' and drove Britain out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. Major's positive poll ratings collapsed overnight and never entirely recovered.Then his own party began to creak as its seams, as a growing group began to emerge and express an increasingly strident Euroscepticism. It mounted a rebellion against the government's proposal to ratify what came to be known as the Maastricht Treaty, which converted the European Economic Community into the European Union, with more ambitious aims towards integration (from some of which Major obtained British opt-outs). Though eventually the sceptics voted with their own party's government to avoid bringing it down, their behaviour had been so objectionable to Major that, in an unguarded moment with a journalist, he referred to them as ‘bastards'.Meanwhile, in the Labour Party, John Smith, the well-respected leader who'd replaced Neil Kinnock after the general election defeat, died suddenly of a heart attack. There were two frontrunners to take over from him, Gordon Brown and Tony Blair. It seems clear that they came to a deal whereby Brown would stand down as a candidate for the leadership to give Blair a clear run, in return for a big role in a future Labour government.Blair took over from Smith. He'd be leading Labour against Major's Conservatives at the next general election. Our subject for next week.Illustration: promotional image for Stephen Frears' The Deal, showing David Morrissey as Gordon Brown and Michael Sheen as Tony BlairMusic: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Trudie Mason closes the week with Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill University, media & government relations consultant, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. The CAQ is continuing with making Quebec society secular, with a plan to ban public prayer, and they’re not ruling out the use of the notwithstanding clause again One year of construction begins on the Côte Saint-Luc overpass above Decarie Death by mail…. An elderly woman in Quebec died of a preventable heart attack last December Many Canadians are left reeling after their Facebook and Instagram accounts had been accidentally deleted by Meta

Following his win in the Alberta Battle River–Crowfoot byelection, securing his seat back in parliament is the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. He joins Evan to chat about his "castle law" announcement on self-defence, his recent win and his latest takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Devoted Know Your Enemy listeners will recall that, in November 2021, we released a fairly dense, theory-driven episode on Frank Meyer, the Communist from New Jersey whose exploits on behalf of the Party in the UK got him kicked out of the country and back to the United States, where he eventually turned right and became a key figure in the post-war U.S. conservative movement, both as an editor at National Review and an architect of institutions like the American Conservative Union, Young Americans for Freedom, and the Conservative Party of New York. Of course, we had more to say about Meyer, and we're devoting another episode to him, this time focused on the details of his incredible life, thanks to the publication of an extraordinary new biography of Meyer, Daniel J. Flynn's The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer. Flynn discovered a trove of never-before-seen papers of Meyer's that range from personal documents (tax returns, Christmas cards from Joan Didion, his dance card from college) to his correspondence with nearly every conservative writer and intellectual of note in the 1950s and 60s. Armed with these files, Flynn offers a vivid portrait of a brilliant, eccentric political life and mind.Listen again: "Frank Meyer: Father of Fusionism" (November 10, 2021)Sources:Daniel J. Flynn, The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer (2025)Frank S. Meyer, In Defense of Freedom: A Conservative Credo (Regnery, 1962)F.A. Hayek, "Why I am Not a Conservative," from The Constitution of Liberty: The Definitive Edition (2011)George H. Nash, The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945 (Basic Books, 1976)Garry Wills, Confessions of a Conservative (Doubleday, 1979)"Against the Dead Consensus," First Things, March 21, 2019...and don't forget to subscribe on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Lord Daniel Hannan of Kingsclere joins Jonah Goldberg for a royal breakdown of new speech laws in the United Kingdom and to provide a history lesson on the Conservative Party. Show Notes: —⁠Hannan's website⁠ The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most recent national polling by Abacus Data shows the Conservative Party ahead of the Carney Liberals by two points. The last time the federal Tories held any sort of lead was before April's federal election. Vassy Kapelos sifts through the stats with Abacus Data Vice-President Eddie Sheppard. On today's show: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe today, meeting with allies in the hopes of strengthening defense partnerships. David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, chimes in on the state of Canada's trade negotiations with the U.S. The Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health has issued new guidelines for quitting smoking, recommending against vaping in most cases. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Michele Cadario. Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman analyzes Prime Minister Carney's recent trip to Kyiv.

If you're looking for a deep dive on what's happening in Canadian politics, As It Happens is recommending The House. Catherine Cullen and CBC's best political journalists cut through the noise and make politics make sense.In this episode:Pierre Poilievre is returning to the House of Commons after winning an Alberta byelection this week — and he's already laid out his priorities for the fall, including tackling crime, increasing affordability and making Canada self-reliant. But despite these goals, the Conservative Party of Canada has lost the last four federal elections — and some party insiders worry it may be difficult to ever win again. Political reporter Kate McKenna covers the Conservative Party for CBC News, and in this special episode of The House, she hears from party insiders who offer their frank analysis of how to move forward if they want to return to government.Featuring the voices of:· Melissa Lantsman, deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada · Jason Kenney, former Alberta premier and former Conservative cabinet minister· Sean Speer, editor-at-large for The Hub and former adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper· Ben Woodfinden, former director of communications for Pierre Poilievre· Rob Batherson, former president of the Conservative Party of Canada· Dimitri Soudas, former director of communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper · Daniel Allain, former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA· Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute· Rob Russo, Canada correspondent for The Economist· Shannon Proudfoot, feature writer for the Globe and MailListen to episodes of The House wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.mgln.ai/j94G1k

Pierre Poilievre is returning to the House of Commons after winning an Alberta byelection this week — and he's already laid out his priorities for the fall, including tackling crime, increasing affordability and making Canada self-reliant. But despite these goals, the Conservative Party of Canada has lost the last four federal elections — and some party insiders worry it may be difficult to ever win again. Political reporter Kate McKenna covers the Conservative Party for CBC News, and in this special episode of The House, she hears from party insiders who offer their frank analysis of how to move forward if they want to return to government.This episode features the voices of:Melissa Lantsman, deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Jason Kenney, former Alberta premier and former Conservative cabinet ministerSean Speer, editor-at-large for The Hub and former adviser to Prime Minister Stephen HarperBen Woodfinden, former director of communications for Pierre PoilievreRob Batherson, former president of the Conservative Party of CanadaDimitri Soudas, former director of communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper Daniel Allain, former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLAShachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid InstituteRob Russo, Canada correspondent for The EconomistShannon Proudfoot, feature writer for the Globe and Mail

Over half of Canadians surveyed would be “ashamed” to have Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister, most find him insincere and the majority of women don't trust him. Polls consistently display how unlikeable he is since becoming leader of the Conservative Party. Yet, Conservatives continue to rally behind their leader, Pierre Poilievre. Let's talk about it on Episode 201 of The Bill Kelly Podcast. Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.This episode was recorded on: August 21, 2025Become a YouTube channel member or paid SubStack subscriber to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcastSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes' on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!FURTHER READINGJames Moore: Poilievre's return to Parliament marks an end to Carney's largely uncontested reignhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/james-moore-poilievres-return-to-parliament-marks-an-end-to-carneys-largely-uncontested-reign/Half of Canadians would be ‘ashamed' to call Pierre Poilievre PM: Angus Reidhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/half-of-canadians-would-be-ashamed-to-call-poilievre-pm-as-tory-leader-wins-back-seat-in-parliament-angus-reid/Poilievre's Prospects: CPC voters back him; those who could've put him over the top are far less supportivehttps://angusreid.org/poilievre-leadership-review-conservative-party-of-canada-cpc-brand/#BreakingNews#NewsUpdate#News#Politics This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Jemma and Marina sit down with comedian, author and political outlier Geoff Norcott. Geoff brings his sharp wit and no-nonsense takes to the table. From the state of the modern Conservative Party, to culture wars, comedy in a divided Britain and why he's never quite fitted into one political box – this is a lively, funny and sometimes surprising conversation. The conversation also meanders into British people's pre occupation with class and Geoff describes what life is like as a Conservative comedian. If you've ever wondered what happens when The Trawl meets someone who doesn't always sing from the same hymn sheet – this one's for you. Just dont mention the ‘B' word ;)Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissEdited by Max CarreyIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Steve Berard and Dub Craig welcome Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer. They discuss Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's return to the House of Commons after a by-election win earlier this week, as well as his thoughts on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government since the federal election, and what he's most looking forward to in the upcoming legislative session.Tune in to This Week in the Peace Fridays at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and on the Moose FM Facebook page and Energeticcity.ca YouTube page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a news conference in Hamilton, Premier Doug Ford announces his government is investing $70 million in training and employment services for Ontario workers affected by U.S. tariffs.  He is joined by David Piccini (Ontario minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development), Kevon Stewart (director of District 6 for the United Steelworkers), Ken Delaney (managing director at the Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition), Gary Howe (former president of Steelworkers Local 1005), and Monica Ciriello (MPP for Hamilton Mountain). Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly holds a media call back from Helsinki following her visit to Sweden and Finland, where she was meeting with government leaders and industry representatives to bolster economic interests between Canada and the Nordic countries. Minister Joly faces questions from reporters on how the federal government will respond to China's decision impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola imports.  She also comments on her meeting with representatives from Saab, the Swedish company manufacturing fighter jets that could replace Canada's aging fleet of CF-18s. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Surrey, B.C., where he outlines his party's priorities for the return of Parliament in September. He discusses a Conservative proposal to combat extortion and violent crime in Canadian cities. Responding the questions from reporters, Poilievre comments on the strike action by Air Canada flight attendants and their union's move to defy a government back-to-work order.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Despite nuclear power's unmatched ability to produce reliable, carbon-free energy at scale, it is often dismissed by clean energy advocates in favor of renewable resources like wind and solar. Cost arguments and public misconceptions around safety and radioactive waste have kept it out of many mainstream climate strategies. But as Tim Gregory argues in his new book Going Nuclear: How Atomic Energy Will Save the World, this exclusion may be the greatest obstacle to achieving net zero goals. In fact, Gregory says in his book “net zero is impossible without nuclear power.” “Claiming renewables on their own are enough to replace fossil fuels is underestimating the challenge of achieving net zero,” Gregory said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “Fossil fuels have basically defined the world order for the last couple of centuries, and to think that we can replace them with wind power and solar power, which are fundamentally tied to the whims of the weather, and the rotation of the planet in the case of solar, is really underestimating the scale of the challenge,” he said. “We need power that comes in enormous quantities exactly where we need it and when we need it,” Gregory continued. “I don't want to live in a world without solar panels or wind turbines, but to think that they can do it on their own, I think, is honestly naive. We need something that's reliable to compensate for the intermittence of renewables, and nuclear power would be absolutely perfect for that.” Notably, innovative companies and many government leaders around the world are backing nuclear power projects. “Big tech in North America has really cottoned on to these small modular reactors,” said Gregory. “Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are all going to be using small modular reactors to power their data centers. … This isn't just a pipe dream—this is actually happening now in real time. … It's been very, very encouraging watching that unfold.” Public perceptions on nuclear power are also trending in a positive direction, and the movement seems to be bipartisan. “It's very, very encouraging that more than half of people in the UK either strongly support or tend to support nuclear power. Strong opposition to nuclear power, according to the latest poll, is actually below 10%,” Gregory reported. “As such, the two major political parties in the UK—that's the Labor Party, which is kind of our left leaning party, and the Conservative Party, which is our right leaning party—they both support the massive expansion of nuclear power, which is really, really nice actually. It's maybe something that both sides of the political spectrum can agree on.” The same is true in the U.S., where both Democrats and Republicans have gotten behind nuclear power. A case in point is the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, which was signed into law in July 2024. It passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate with a vote of 88–2, and in the House of Representatives with a vote of 393–13. “If your politics has you more concerned with environmental stewardship, and climate change, and phasing out fossil fuels, and getting rid of oil from the energy system, then nuclear power is for you. But then at the same time, if your politics has you perhaps more leaning towards economic growth, and the economy, and prosperity, and all that kind of thing, then nuclear power is for you as well, because it provides the energy that enables that economic growth,” Gregory said. “And so, it's actually very, very encouraging to see that, at least in most countries, nuclear power is not a partisan issue, which is all too rare in the world these days.”

Sean Speer, The Hub's editor-at-large, joins co-founder Rudyard Griffiths to analyze Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre's decisive by-election victory and its implications for CPC dynamics going into his leadership review. They also discuss the fundamental challenge in expanding Conservative support after the latest polls still show strong support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

So, Pierre Poilievre won back his seat in the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election. Is it a good thing for his party, or Canada for that matter? In the 200TH EPISODE (

Fresh off her courageous campaign to hold Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre accountable, Bonnie Critchley stands firm, challenging him to truly represent the voices of the people in Battle-River Crowfoot. She boldly predicts that he won't survive his Leadership Review because Canadians are fed up with his negativity and populism. Bonnie doesn't shy away from criticizing the Conservative Party's disinformation tactics against her, calling into question their integrity and commitment to the truth. She urges Canadians everywhere to follow her lead in standing up to entrenched political power structures and to create a powerful wave of change that cannot be ignored.In a passionate call to action, Critchley denounces Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as a traitor to Canada, making it clear that she is far from finished in the political arena. With a commitment to return to The OShow as a powerful voice for Alberta politics, she will continue the fight for a strong economy and Canada's sovereignty against outside influences like the Trump regime.Now is the time for a pro-democracy movement! Join Bonnie's fight for integrity and transparency in politics: Comment, Subscribe, and Share to amplify this vital conversation and make your voice heard! Together, we can build a brighter future for all Canadians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Poilievre is headed back to the House of Commons, having won the Battle River--Crowfoot by-election with 80% of the vote. But his future as Conservative leader is not guaranteed. We dig into the numbers - and the storylines - in this episode of Real Talk.  3:00 | National post correspondent Rahim Mohamed argues Poilievre's by-election win quells Alberta separation sentiment and internal dissent within the Conservative Party. AGREE or DISAGREE? LET US KNOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  37:30 | Zain Velji and Stephen Carter of The Strategists podcast explain why Poilievre hasn't yet entered "smooth sailing" territory as Conservative leader. We find out why Carter thinks Thomas Lukaszuk's "Forever Canadian" petition is doing Danielle Smith a favour, and wrap with insights into mayoral races in Calgary and Edmonton.  CHECK OUT THE STRATEGISTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943 1:33:10 | Shout out to our friends at the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road for surpassing $2.5 MILLION raised for the Stollery Childrens' Hospital via Miracle Treat Day! Positive Reflections is presented by Solar by Kuby.  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

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A tractor driver is in a critical but stable condition after his vehicle fell from a bridge onto the M20.Police say he had been driving along the A227 near Wrotham when his trailer became separated from the tractor and overturned.Also in today's podcast, there's been mixed reaction to news further traffic restrictions could be put in place on Rochester High Street.You already can't drive along it on Saturdays - now a consultation is underway into plans to stop vehicles on Sundays and bank holidays as well.A Kent politician says the Conservatives will need to learn lessons from Donald Trump if they want to win the next election.Robbie Lammas, who's a Tory councillor in Medway, travelled out to America to campaign for the Republicans last year.He was also previously chief of staff for the chairman of the Conservative party.A Folkestone woman who was left with brain damage after an epileptic seizure has landed a book publishing deal.Nicola Hodges suffered four brain haemorrhages following a fall five years ago.A traffic bollard has been given a knitted makeover in a bid to stop crashes in a Kent village.It's been installed to try and stop vehicles bumping up onto the pavements to get through the narrow roads of Yalding.And in sport, Gillingham will be hoping to go four games unbeaten in league two later.They're hosting Chesterfield, after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Tranmere Rovers.

Following the results of yesterday's byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, Brent Loucks welcomes Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle and Conservative Party of Canada House Leader, to react to the outcome of the vote.

The Hub co-founders Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the Air Canada flight attendants' strike and the political responses from Canada's major parties. They also debate whether the Conservative Party of Canada's decision to support the striking workers over the Carney government's back-to-work legislation represents smart politics or misguided policy.  The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues, and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live.   The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host

Chris Bryant MP has lived many lives  - from a childhood in Franco's Spain to serving as a priest in the Church of England, and now more than two decades in Parliament. He reflects on growing up gay when it was still illegal, the abuse he endured as a young man in the National Youth Theatre, and how Section 28 drove him away from the Conservative Party.In this episode of The Fourcast, he tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy what power looks like behind closed doors, and why speaking out about abuse matters.This episode includes discussion about sexual assault. You can find where to access help and support with these issues at: www.channel4.com/4viewers/help-support 

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice explains the recent landmark ruling from the B.C. Supreme Court that declares existing title to be “defective and invalid” – thus taking away established property rights. Justice Barbara Young ruled that 800 acres in Richmond, BC – including industrial property owned and managed by different levels of government as well as privately held land – “have established Aboriginal title” and thus rightfully belong to the Cowachan Tribes. Other local First Nations, including the Musquem Indian Band and Tsawwassen First Nations, are upset by the ruling as they also claim title to this land. As Candice points out, this is what the LAND BACK activists have been calling for. This is why they force us to listen to “land acknowledgements.” They believe Canada is an illegitimate country, that Canadians are mere “settlers” and that the land belongs to the various First Nations tribes that make competing claims. And they have legal precedent, thanks to this insane court ruling. Candice is joined by B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad to discuss this ruling and what it means for British Columbia, specifically property owners. John Rustad has called for an urgent appeal of this ruling, stating that it threatens private property and investment into B.C. Candice and John discuss how this ruling is downstream from the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP), and corresponding legislation in B.C. and Canada. Next, they talk about the B.C. NDP government's excessive spending and their catch-and-release crime policies that are making B.C. more dangerous. Finally, they discuss the future of the B.C. Conservative Party and his leadership review this fall. Thank you to Unsmoke for sponsoring today's episode. You can learn more at https://www.unsmoke.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Cohen talks to former Conservative MP and minister Dr Phillip Lee about the Brexit Omertà that is killing the Conservative Party. Dr Lee, now a practising GP, blames the party's spectacular demise partly on its failure to call out Nigel Garage and the Reform Party for the failure of Brexit and the dire consequences. The elephant in the roomPhillip Lee that although few people want to talk about Brexit, they are prepared to talk about the many problems either caused or exacerbated by Brexit. He says, "Look at the boats thing... when we were members of the European Union and Dublin protocols, we could turn these people around to where they'd first entered the European Union. Okay. That was what we were able to do. Now that we're outside the European Union, we can't turn these boats around once they're on the beach."He adds, "Now, how many people in this country actually realise that Brexit has made, dealing with the boats coming across the channel harder? I suspect very, very few people understand that factual point. So why isn't the Labour government saying that? Because they don't want to open up the discussion of. European Union membership being positive."Government by focus group is wrong Phillip Lee asserts that UK political parties mistakenly and all to frequently delegate their political judgment to poorly informed focus groups, saying "we rely upon focus groups from people who are often ill-informed...It is just a fact. They don't understand the complexity of trading in negotiations. They don't understand the complexity of just-in-time manufacturing, they don't understand the challenges of geopolitics or whatever. The reason in great part is not because they can't, it's because they've gotta get the kids to school. They've gotta put food on the table. They've got busy, busy lives. They're being stretched, left, right, and centre to care for elderly and everything else..." He warns, That just takes us down the path, which we are now too far down almost, of having a country that's not fit for purpose and not sustainable, not tenable. In fact, in the medium term, we have to be, we've gotta turn that around. We've gotta start to get to a situation where our democracy people are more informed."Public is being manipulated all over again on Brexit Phillip Lee argues that Nigel Farage counters the obvious failure of Brexit with the absurd claim that it just hadn't been "done right". He adds," Farage is cleverly tapping into the fact that nothing's changed. In fact, everything's got worse. But instead of people concluding it's got worse because of Brexit, he twists it as...t's not the Brexit that people voted for."Well, the Brexit that people voted for was never going to happen again. People were lied to and manipulated, and I think until a political party that's got a chance of forming a government in this country is honest with people about this straightforward, informs them of the reality." Failure to be honest with the public could lead to Reform in power Phillip Lee says failure to treat the public as adults could lead to the disaster of Farage in Number 10, saying "It's just going in the path of Reform, isn't it? ... we're going to have our Trump moment and most of us are gonna have heads in our hands about it."Read all about it!Nick Cohen's @NickCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her first post-campaign interview, Jenni Byrne (Jenni Byrne and Associated & 2025 CPC Campaign Manager) sits down with us to discuss her journey in politics, the 2025 federal campaign, and what's next for her within the Conservative Party of Canada.We'll be back with Season 3 on September 19th — Speak to you then!Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

David Cameron Threatened Me In A Lift | Sarah Vine on Brexit, Betrayal & the Elite's Dark Secrets In this explosive Heretics interview, Sarah Vine — journalist and ex-wife of Michael Gove — reveals the untold story of Brexit, the betrayal that tore friendships apart, and the shocking moment David Cameron threatened her in a lift. SPONSORS: Go to https://ground.news/andrew  to access diverse perspectives and uncover the truth. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only. Chuck Norris: Avoid these 3 Foods Like The Plague. Watch his method by clicking the link here: https://www.ChuckDefense.com/Heretics  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Go to https://freespoke.com/gold  to search freely. Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS  and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! 

Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on what went wrong.The former Chancellor joins Ed Balls to talk through the decisions behind the Truss mini-budget - from bypassing the OBR to what he now calls its “real intellectual failing.” He explains why the Bank of England's intervention “killed the government,” and why he believes his sacking was no coincidence.Kwarteng also looks ahead, urging the Conservative Party and Kemi Badenoch to focus on unity, and warning Rachel Reeves about the political cost of trying to rein in spending.Plus, Ed and George turn to political speechwriting. Who writes the big speeches? What makes them stick? And how do you find the right words for someone else? From Trump rallies to Gordon Brown's “no time for a novice,” the pair give us a peek inside the craft of effective political communication.To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:

Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill University, media & government relations consultant. People are dumping their trash out onto the streets, and Montrealers are fed up. 8 thousand more complaints have been called in to 311 in 2024 than the previous year. Four McGill University faculty associations are challenging Quebec’s strike-restricting law arguing it is unconstitutional. Canada Border Services Agency says it has arrested and charged three alleged smugglers after police in Quebec intercepted a truck carrying 44 foreign nationals crossing the border.

How did Jeremy Hunt lose the Conservative leadership race to Boris Johnson? What does the longest serving Health Minister think will fix the NHS? What does Jeremy Hunt really think of Kemi Badenoch's leadership?  Alastair and Rory are joined by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to answer all this and more.  Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics  Twitter: @RestIsPolitics  Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Social Producer: Celine Charles  Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thatcher's victories, including a general election landslide and breaking the miners' strike, emboldened her to launch another phase in the reduction of the role of the state in the British economy. Nationalised industries were privatised, with encouragement given to individuals to buy the shares, which they did with enthusiasm. This came on top of the continuing success of council house sales under the ‘Right to Buy' scheme. Extending home and share ownership to far more people, from far more modest backgrounds than ever before, Thatcher claimed, was opening an era of popular capitalism.The reality, however, was more nuanced. Many buyers of shares in privatised companies sold them again, taking a quick profit, because the share price on flotation had been low and it climbed dramatically afterwards. Many owners of former social housing also sold their properties, leading to a large minority ending back again as rentals, but with private landlords not bound by the policy of affordable rents that councils had applied.Similarly, another great initiative of the Thatcher government, the deregulation of the London Stock Exchange, seemed to go brilliantly. London regained its status as a major financial centre. It would only be twenty or so years later that some of the downside emerged, when the encouragement to banks to engage in speculation became a contributing factor to the 2008 crash.The IRA was running a terrorist campaign in Britain too, one that nearly claimed Thatcher's own life, when a bomb was planted in Brighton's Grand Hotel, where she and many leading Tories were staying for the party conference. Thatcher reacted with commendable courage and resolution at the time, and later even went so far to negotiate an Anglo-Irish agreement, again giving the Republic a consultative role in the affairs of Northern Ireland. It didn't go far enough, as the Good Friday agreement would a decade later, but it was an important step,And then there was the Westland affair, when a British helicopter manufacturer ran into difficulties, and a dispute broke out in cabinet over which two options, American or European, to back for a rescue. Ultimately, that led to the Minister of Defence, Michael Heseltine, openly defying Thatcher. That was an ominous event, a first crack in the previously apparently indestructible fortress of support for Thatcher among her colleagues.It was a foretaste of unpleasantness ahead but for the moment that was still quite a way in the future.Illustration: Margaret Thatcher in defiant mood, speaking out against terrorism at the 1984 Conservative Party conference, after the bomb attack on the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Photo from The Guardian. Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Kemi Badenoch is the Leader of the Conservative Party and the current Leader of the Opposition, a job often described as the toughest in British politics. And in this interview with Gyles, Kemi talks about her upbringing and how it gave her the toughness she needs to survive in the ruthless environment of Westminster. Born in a hospital in Wimbledon in 1980, but brought up and educated mainly in Lagos, Nigeria, Kemi's story is one of contrasts: her family were middle class and affluent, but eventually they lost their money and Kemi was sent to the UK at 16. There she got a job in McDonalds and studied hard at school, working part-time to support herself. Kemi also tells Gyles about her miserable time at federal boarding school in Nigeria, she talks about her favourite foods, her dreams, her grandparents and a moment of joy she remembers from her childhood. This is a chance to get behind the politics to the origin story of one of the UK's most prominent and successful politicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Well greetings, you politically curious Herle Burly-ites! Fred DeLorey is here, making his 2nd appearance on the show, which means he's dangerously close to becoming an official “friend of the pod.” Fred is a long-time Conservative strategist and campaign director. He was the National Campaign Manager for Erin O'Toole in 2021. Before that he was Director of Field Operations for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. And he's a former Director of Political Operations for Stephen Harper. As well as Director of Comms and National Spokesperson. Today, he's Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at NorthStar Public Affairs. So, with that kind of CV, you'd expect we'd talk about the current state and prospects for the Conservative Party, which we will.But first, I want to take this conversation in another direction.  Fred's a longtime Party and campaign operative, as you've just heard. And we talk a lot on the pod about what makes a party succeed.  I want to dive into: What breaks a Party ... with specific reference to Canada's NDP.Given the dismal results of the last election is the NDP facing bankruptcy to the point their existence is threatened? What kind of resources does a party need these days for a fully funded modern campaign? How does the NDP come back from their debt, without having official Party status? Should they even try or just fold and let a new party emerge? And what does this mean for the CPC, who need a strong party on the Left?Full disclosure here: I'm banking on Fred being able to talk about the reality of the NDP's predicament in a way that most NDP folks can't, or won't, right now.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

First: the new era of censorshipA year ago, John Power notes, the UK was consumed by race riots precipitated by online rumours about the perpetrator of the Southport atrocity. This summer, there have been protests, but ‘something is different'. With the introduction of the Online Safety Act, ‘the government is exerting far greater control over what can and can't be viewed online'. While the act ‘promises to protect minors from harmful material', he argues that it is ‘the most sweeping attempt by any liberal democracy to bring the online world under the control of the state'.Implemented and defended by the current Labour government, it is actually the result of legislation passed by the Conservatives in 2023 – which Labour did not support at the time, arguing it didn't go far enough. So how much of a danger is the Act to free speech in Britain?John joined the podcast to discuss further alongside former Conservative minister Steve Baker, MP from 2010-24, and who was one of the biggest critics of the bill within the Conservative Party at the time.Next: should we be worried about protests against migrants?This week, outside a hotel in Epping, groups amassed to protest against the migrants housed there, with counter-protestors appearing in turn. Tommy Robinson might not have appeared in the end, but the Spectator's Max Jeffrey did, concluding that the protests were ultimately ‘anticlimactic'.Nevertheless, the protests have sparked debate about the motivations of those speaking out against the migrants – are there legitimate concerns voiced by locals, or are the protests being manipulated by figures on the political fringes? And what do the protests tell us about community tensions in the UK? Max joined the podcast to discuss alongside the editor of Spiked Tom Slater.And finally: why are ‘romantasy' novels so popular?Lara Brown writes in the magazine this week about the phenomenon of the genre ‘romantasy', which mixes romance with fantasy. While ‘chick-lit' is nothing new, Lara argues that this is ‘literature taken to its lowest form', emblematic of the terminally online young people who consume it. Nevertheless, it is incredibly popular and is credited by publishers as boosting the British fiction industry to over £1 billion. To unpack the genre's popularity, Lara joined the podcast, alongside Sarah Maxwell, the founder of London's first romance-only bookshop Saucy Books, based in Notting Hill.Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast.Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

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First: the new era of censorship A year ago, John Power notes, the UK was consumed by race riots precipitated by online rumours about the perpetrator of the Southport atrocity. This summer, there have been protests, but ‘something is different'. With the introduction of the Online Safety Act, ‘the government is exerting far greater control over what can and can't be viewed online'. While the act ‘promises to protect minors from harmful material', he argues that it is ‘the most sweeping attempt by any liberal democracy to bring the online world under the control of the state'. Implemented and defended by the current Labour government, it is actually the result of legislation passed by the Conservatives in 2023 – which Labour did not support at the time, arguing it didn't go far enough. So how much of a danger is the Act to free speech in Britain? John joined the podcast to discuss further alongside former Conservative minister Steve Baker, MP from 2010-24, and who was one of the biggest critics of the bill within the Conservative Party at the time. Next: should we be worried about protests against migrants?  This week, outside a hotel in Epping, groups amassed to protest against the migrants housed there, with counter-protestors appearing in turn. Tommy Robinson might not have appeared in the end, but the Spectator's Max Jeffrey did, concluding that the protests were ultimately ‘anticlimactic'. Nevertheless, the protests have sparked debate about the motivations of those speaking out against the migrants – are there legitimate concerns voiced by locals, or are the protests being manipulated by figures on the political fringes? And what do the protests tell us about community tensions in the UK? Max joined the podcast to discuss alongside the editor of Spiked Tom Slater. And finally: why are ‘romantasy' novels so popular?Lara Brown writes in the magazine this week about the phenomenon of the genre ‘romantasy', which mixes romance with fantasy. While ‘chick-lit' is nothing new, Lara argues that this is ‘literature taken to its lowest form', emblematic of the terminally online young people who consume it. Nevertheless, it is incredibly popular and is credited by publishers as boosting the British fiction industry to over £1 billion. To unpack the genre's popularity, Lara joined the podcast, alongside Sarah Maxwell, the founder of London's first romance-only bookshop Saucy Books, based in Notting Hill. Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

A deadline for a trade deal with the U.S. is looming, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is trying to find a path back to the House of Commons, and the push to get big new nation-building projects going is hitting a sour note with some First Nations leaders. Our guest host Catherine Cullen unpacks it all with our national affairs panel: Stephanie Levitz from the Globe and Mail, Niigaan Sinclair from the Winnipeg Free Press, and CBC's Kathleen Petty.

Ezra Levant, founder of Rebel News, discusses immigration issues and civic activism in Canada during an interview with Hearts of Oak. He critiques mainstream media and praises independent journalism. Levant highlights the challenges posed by temporary foreign workers and legal immigration, drawing comparisons to Europe. He reflects on community tensions from demographic shifts, law enforcement's role in immigrant interactions, and the grassroots Freedom Convoy movement. Levant shares concerns about the Conservative Party's direction and announces his upcoming participation in a UK rally for free speech, advocating for global support through the Free Speech Mission.   Connect with Ezra Levant

KevinFoster #JonGaunt #BorisJohnson #RishiSunak #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics Kevin Foster served as a Conservative MP for 9 YEARS under Boris Johnson, Theresa May, Liz Truss AND Rishi Sunak — and now he's spilling EVERYTHING in this explosive interview with Jon Gaunt.

She was the Tory saviour. Now, by November, she could be gone.Where did it all go wrong for Kemi Badenoch?--For this week's New Statesman magazine, Will Lloyd has written a powerful and revealing profile of the Nigerian immigrant who rose to lead the Conservative Party. Will joins Tom McTague to discuss what he discovered in the course of his reporting, including why Conservative grandees first celebrated, then turned against, Kemi Badenoch. They explore whether racism plays a role in the way Badenoch has been treated, and whether the woman who some cast as a new Thatcher was ever as able as the Conservatives wanted to believe.--Read Will Lloyd's profile of Kemi Badenoch in the New Statesman magazine, or online: Kemi Badenoch isn't workingListen next: How to defeat reform - exclusive polling with analyst Steve Akehurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is just the latest in a growing number of disaffected Tories turning to Nigel Farage's party.Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake Berry tells The Daily T why, after 25 years of Conservative Party membership and 14 years as the Tory MP for Rossendale and Darwen, he has decided to join Reform.As well as acknowledging his role as a senior Tory in the failure of “broken Britain”, Berry attacks the Labour Government, accusing Starmer of gross incompetence: “the Conservative Party failed to sort it out over 14 years. I think the Labour party's done a worse job in 14 months.” Berry also explains why it took him losing his seat to realise that Nigel Farage is the only man who can fix Britain and why Kemi Badenoch is “toast”.The former MP also tells all on migration, taxation, spending and why he has changed his tune on net zero.Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProduction assistance from James Keegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bus driver arrested over Eccles bridge crash which hurt 20 people Kemi Badenoch set to reshuffle Conservative Party shadow cabinet Gang leaders and corrupt officials could be named in smuggling sanctions Government borrowing increase adds to pressure on Reeves Elvis Evolution Atrocious and misleading show upsets some fans Monthly rents rise by 221 over three years, Zoopla analysis suggests Man who murdered wife pushing baby in Bradford jailed for life Air India crash report Cockpit voices fuel controversy over doomed flight Ulrika Jonsson hits back at people offended by ageing face Prince George photo released for his 12th birthday

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Man who murdered wife pushing baby in Bradford jailed for life Prince George photo released for his 12th birthday Kemi Badenoch set to reshuffle Conservative Party shadow cabinet Elvis Evolution Atrocious and misleading show upsets some fans Bus driver arrested over Eccles bridge crash which hurt 20 people Gang leaders and corrupt officials could be named in smuggling sanctions Ulrika Jonsson hits back at people offended by ageing face Government borrowing increase adds to pressure on Reeves Monthly rents rise by 221 over three years, Zoopla analysis suggests Air India crash report Cockpit voices fuel controversy over doomed flight

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bus driver arrested over Eccles bridge crash which hurt 20 people Ulrika Jonsson hits back at people offended by ageing face Air India crash report Cockpit voices fuel controversy over doomed flight Government borrowing increase adds to pressure on Reeves Gang leaders and corrupt officials could be named in smuggling sanctions Kemi Badenoch set to reshuffle Conservative Party shadow cabinet Man who murdered wife pushing baby in Bradford jailed for life Monthly rents rise by 221 over three years, Zoopla analysis suggests Prince George photo released for his 12th birthday Elvis Evolution Atrocious and misleading show upsets some fans

Today, Sir James Cleverley has returned to the front bench after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch reshuffled her top team. Adam and Chris discuss the changes to the shadow cabinet and whether they will help the Conservatives in the fight for dominance of the right of British politics. Today, their opponents Reform, led by Nigel Farage announced a Tory defection at the Welsh Royal Show. Plus, the UK government has announced a new deal with OpenAI to use AI in public services. The agreement could give the company access to government data and mean its software is used across education, defence, security and justice. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Rufus Gray with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Sophie Millward The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Kemi Badenoch is using the last day before the Commons recess to launch a reset of her leadership of the Conservative Party, while Nigel Farage is gearing up to spend his summer talking about crime. Plus: What will JD Vance get up to in the Cotswolds? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcomer candidate Sarah Spanier introduces herself to voters in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, where she'll be facing off against the Conservative Party leader next month. A lawyer working with undocumented families in Los Angeles explains how she's helping parents prepare for the possibility that they'll be deported without their kids. A friend remembers a refugee who fled Ghana for Canada, and was killed by a stray bullet while waiting for the bus in Hamilton, Ontario. A Rwandan opposition leader who spent eight years in prison is back behind bars, but her son says her fight for democracy will continue. And a new art exhibit invites people to explore the sounds of lakes and rivers by connecting them to bodies of water via old-fashioned rotary phones.

Roger welcomes Lord Daniel Hannan, a British writer, historian and member of the UK House of Lords, for a wide-ranging conversation on executive overreach, constitutional principles and the ideas that preserve liberty.They explore how power has steadily concentrated in the hands of presidents and prime ministers, weakening the roles of legislatures and citizens alike. They also reflect on what America borrowed and improved on from British political traditions through its written Constitution, and consider how both nations risk forgetting the foundations of their freedom. Other topics include the aftermath of Brexit, the future of free trade and why humility and historical awareness are essential for effective governance in the 21st century.Lord Daniel Hannan serves as international secretary of the Conservative Party, is the founding president of the Institute for Free Trade, a New York Times bestselling author and a former Conservative member of the European Parliament. He was also the keynote speaker this year at TFAS's annual Neal B. Freeman Lecture, which discusses the principles of a free society, free markets, personal responsibility and virtue.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Support the show

“Our strength is our freedom, and out of that freedom comes diversity, not the other way around.”  Freedom means being able to live by your values without being punished for them. It takes courage to speak up, strength to stand your ground, and the willingness to protect other people's rights—even when you don't agree with them. Real leadership doesn't shut people down. It listens, takes responsibility, and uses power carefully. A free country doesn't force everyone to think the same. It respects honest questions, pushes back against political spin, and trusts people to make their own choices.  Candice Bergen shares stories from her time in politics—what it was like during the trucker protests, how COVID-19 policy sowed division, and why the Emergencies Act was a turning point. She also opens up about the strategic decisions behind the 2025 election, the rise of podcasting in political outreach, and her belief in standing firm, even when unpopular.  Candice Bergen is the former leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada and the former interim leader of the Conservative Party. Today, she advises companies in the defense, natural resources, and tech sectors, with a focus on freedom, energy, and governance.  Expert action steps:  1. Show up.  2. Do the work nobody else wants to do.  3. Under promise and over deliver.  Lean more & connect:  Candice's Website:  https://www.candicebergen.ca Also in this episode:  Jordan Peterson's Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference:  https://www.arcforum.com  Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

Luke Tryl is the Executive Director of More in Common UK, where he leads the organization's work on public opinion. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Luke Tryl discuss where Keir Starmer has gone wrong, the reasons behind the rise of Reform UK, and whether time's up for the Conservative Party. Note: This conversation was recorded on June 6, 2025. Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Liz Truss about the decline of free speech in the UK; the rise of mass immigration and de-industrialization; the failures of the Conservative Party to back real reform; how establishment orthodoxy stifled her agenda as Prime Minister; the need for a cultural and political reset; comparisons to Donald Trump's fight against the deep state; her call for a conservative revolution across Britain and Europe; and the vital role of independent media in challenging mainstream narratives; and much more. #RubinReport #LizTruss #UK #ukimmigration #refugeecrisis #conservativeparty #migrantcrisis #britishculture #england #british #daverubin