Podcast appearances and mentions of Derek Fildebrandt

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, discusses Quebec's push for independence, the failures of federalism, and the financial myths around equalization while drawing comparisons with Alberta's own sovereignty movement in this exclusive interview with Western Standard's Derek Fildebrandt.

Western Standard's Derek Fildebrandt sits down with Jamil Jivani, Conservative MP for Bowmanville—Oshawa North, at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference in Calgary to discuss the growing crisis facing young Canadian men, critique liberal policies, and and where conservatives should take it next.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan are joined by Alise Mills to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, its political fallout across North America, and what it reveals about the escalating tensions in public discourse.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan are joined by Alise Mills to examine Alberta's battle to keep pornographic materials out of school libraries, discuss the dismissal of a volunteer coach over his personal views on trans ideology, and look at the growing dispute over race-based land use.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford and Cory Morgan discuss the cancellation of Ottawa Pride amid pro-Palestinian protests, the light sentencing for migrant offenders, and the apparent absence of Naheed Nenshi's NDP.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford and Cory Morgan discuss why defending a home can be treated as a crime in Canada, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's return to the House of Commons, and new claims of mass graves making headlines in the mainstream media.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about the federal government's migration issues, the controversy over Nova Scotia's wildfire activity ban on non-Indigenous residents, and the People's Party of Canada's apparent support for Alberta independence.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford are joined by Erika Barootes to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's move to recognize a Palestinian state, debates pipeline involving First Nations consultation, and a federalist supporter's action on the removal of the Alberta flag.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan are joined by Alise Mills to weigh in on issues regarding Jessica Yaniv, free speech controversies sparked by Sean Feucht's Canadian tour, and the latest ruling in the Tamara Lich case.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel, the growing calls from Alberta Conservatives for a party-wide independence vote, and the financial apocalypse looming over the NDP.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about Alberta Next's push for constitutional amendments, a CBC news anchor being ‘forced to resign,' the RCMP calling a shift to traditional values could be a red flag for extremism, and how they're all lying about Jeffrey Epstein.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan sit down to discuss Mark Carney's reversal on the Digital Services Tax, the return of the old Alberta PC Party, and the decision to award Bonnie Henry and Theresa Tam the Order of Canada.

Christine Anderson, German Member of the European Parliament with the Alternative für Deutschland (AFD), joins Derek Fildebrandt to discuss the rise of populism in Europe, her viral clash with Justin Trudeau, mass migration, and the growing Alberta independence movement, offering a wide-ranging perspective on the political divides between Canada and Europe.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss what the recent by-elections really say about the support for independence in Alberta, Danielle Smith's Alberta Next move, and why Canada is suddenly arming back up.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about the growing MAGA divide over striking Iran, what Trump's G7 early exit says about the future of global summits, and Alberta's decision to make COVID boosters out-of-pocket for recipients.

Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, weighs in on energy and climate policy, mass immigration in the West, and the future of conservative leadership — drawing key parallels between Canada and Australia — in this exclusive interview with Derek Fildebrandt.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford take seat on the floor of the Global Energy Show Canada 2025 talking about pipelines, the Trump-Musk feud, the upcoming G7 Leader's Summit and the 'migrant riots' in Los Angeles.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down Mark Carney's careful pipeline dance at the First Ministers' Meeting, the consequences of Trump's new tariffs, and the Liberals' failure to table a budget in this episode of The Pipeline.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about how Jason Kenney and the Liberals are spreading misinformation about the independence movement, the upcoming by-elections in Alberta, and Steven Guilbeault's role as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Erika Barootes talk about who may lead Alberta's independence movement, Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet, and Pierre Poilievre's move to Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding.

Derek Fildebrandt interviews Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, on topic of a referendum leading towards the independence of Alberta.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan, joined by Erika Barootes, talk about Alberta's potential independence vote in 2026, the likelihood of Saskatchewan joining the movement, and Mark Carney's meeting with Trump.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss the outcome of the recent federal election, its implications for Canada's major political parties and the growing momentum for Western independence.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford, joined by Erika Barootes, discuss the aftermath of the Federal Leaders' Debate, the Liberal Party's platform under Carney, and the seeming demise of the NDP.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan are joined by Erika Barootes to discuss Doug Ford's potential ambitions for Poilievre's job, whether Bernier's PPC could spoil Conservative chances, and the unlikely teaming up of BC Conservatives and the NDP opposing a tax cut bill.

Derek Fildebrandt talks with Tony Bernardo of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association about the controversial gun control plan—first launched by Justin Trudeau and now making a comeback under Mark Carney.

Derek Fildebrandt talks to Randy Hillier, former MPP of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, on the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision to overturn a lower court ruling that had dismissed his case.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discusses the concept of Western Independence in the context of the upcoming elections, crowd sizes, campaign rallies, and the polls, and the "notwithstanding clause."

Derek Fildebrandt interviews Brian Lovig—entrepreneur and host of the Right Edition podcast—discussing topics such as Donald Trump, the Canadian elections, and the idea of Canada, or perhaps Alberta, becoming the 51st state.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan, with Western Standard business reporter, Shaun Polczer, talks about Liberation Day, Pierre Poilievre's comments on people's biological clock and Mark Carney's stance on pipelines.

Derek Fildebrandt discusses the polls with 338Canada.com founder and creator, Philippe J. Fournier.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan and Nigel Hannaford sit down to discuss Carney's idea for an export tax on the western provinces' products, if voters are projecting on Mark Carney, and Danielle Smith's comments on Trump to lay off tariffs.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Carney's first week as prime minister, the BC NDP's move to suspend democracy, and ask if Poilievre can bounce back in this week's episode of The Pipeline.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Mark Carney replacing Justin Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party and the prime minister–designate of Canada, the BC Conservative Party blowing up, and how chaos reigns on both sides of the Tariff War.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Mark Carney's aversion to reporters, the Alberta and British Columbia budget issues, and Trump's seeming irrationality in sparking a trade war with US neighbours. They are joined today by Shaun Polzcer, Jarryd Jäger, and James Snell in this episode of The Pipeline.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan and Nigel Hannaford discuss Pierre Poilievre's "Canada First" approach, Canadian Polls, and the 2025 German Elections in this week's edition of The Pipeline.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss the "Team Canada" approach, Liberals picking up steam in the polls, and Alberta health contractor allegations on this episode of the Pipeline.

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner joined the Western Standard's Derek Fildebrandt and Nigel Hannaford to discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement about his resignation. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 06 Jan 2025, westernstandard.news

Tonie hated our interview with Western Standard founder Derek Fildebrandt, Anna Banana peels paint over Danielle Smith's trip to D.C., and KP's got "liberals, dippers, easterners, greenies, Jespo and Johnny" in his sights over "fake love for Canada". It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @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.

We've got today's top political stories teed up for Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes, including Doug Ford's early election call, a lacklustre Liberal leadership race, Pierre Poilievre's "two genders" interview, and Danielle Smith's visit to D.C.  1:30 | But first...everybody's talking about what a great job our buddy Marty Jones did with Gene Principe during the January 23 Oilers broadcast! Jespo and Johnny recap our interview with the 99-year-old D-Day veteran in November. MARTY JONES on REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/111124MartyJones JUNO BEACH CENTRE: https://www.junobeach.org/ 9:45 | Erika and Cheryl get into Trump's tariff threats, Canada's military spending, and Danielle Smith's D.C. appearances. Is "lame duck" fair to describe the federal government (24:00), and is Mark Carney the next P.M.? Is Doug Ford right to call an early election (33:45)? 41:45 | If 80% of Albertans oppose coal mining in the Eastern Slopes, how can the UCP possibly defend it?  58:45 | What did you think of that Pierre Poilievre "two genders" moment during a CP24 interview?  1:11:45 | We're a week away from the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic! Ryan and Johnny share a few details about the big day. Spectators are welcome between 9:30am-3:30pm Saturday, February 1 at Larry Olexiuk Field in St. Albert!  1:16:00 | Ryan throws Johnny under the bus for a cold-hearted comment.  1:19:00 | Tonie hated our interview with Western Standard founder Derek Fildebrandt, Anna Banana peels paint over Danielle Smith's trip to D.C., and KP's got "liberals, dippers, easterners, greenies, Jespo and Johnny" in his sights over "fake love for Canada". It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @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.

No need to speculate any more. Canadians will soon know exactly what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for trade with the United States, border security, and more. We take a look at early storylines in this episode of Real Talk.  3:30 | Wyatt Sharpe tells us what he's seeing behind-the-scenes in Washington, D.C.  THE WYATT SHARPE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEI-thoRF6_EGuhc_1eMQYw  25:00 | Derek Fildebrandt responds to his Western Standard correspondent being hauled away from Mark Carney's campaign launch by police.  WESTERN STANDARD: https://www.westernstandard.news/ 1:07:30 | What did you think of Chrystia Freeland's campaign launch? 1:22:00 | Real Talker Brytani shares a remarkable story out of Red Deer in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/solar REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-ho... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @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.

The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.

It seems like last week everyone was in court!The Coutts Convicts got sentenced, a former justice minister got sanction and the published of the Western Standard, Derek Fildebrandt was in court facing allegations of threatening kids with death! Plus there was the continued Green Line drama and Danielle Smith leaned heavily into xenophobic and racist dog whistles on the immigration file!Don't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The millennial view on politics, the economy, and culture wars with Derek Fildebrandt, Jennifer Laewetz, and J.J. McCullough on this week's No Nonsense.

In 2019, Derek Fildebrandt revived Ezra Levant's former publication th Western Standard and set about building a media empire out of Western Canada that was predicated on (among other things) not accepting any government funding. But can they really say that they don't accept any government funding and that they don't get taxpayer money? Over that last 6 months we've completed a series of FOIP's that show that The Western Standard has indeed been getting taxpayer funds. Not only has the government of Alberta been paying the Western Standard for their content and for subscriptions, but they've also been directing taxpayer dollars to the Western Standard for Advertising as well! Which is all pretty "conflict-of-interesty" given the fact that the WS was the previous media home of Danielle Smith and two of her highest ranking officials! We unpack all of that an more in this episode! Don't forget, we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a spring lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Government is trying to reshape the media landscape..the future of media from three very different perspectives: Peter Menzies, David Skok, and Derek Fildebrandt on this week's No Nonsense.

Legacy Media is a dying entity that is surviving only on the life support of government funds at this point. The Western Standard is a fully different sort of media that harkens back to the era where professional journalism wasn't state funded propaganda. Derek Fildebrandt - President of the Western Standard - gives a refreshingly honest and nuanced look at the condition of the mainstream media today and how the Western Standard is set to replace it as it dies.

In Part 3 of our series taking a look at the inner culture of political parties, we wanted to hear from some people who have been as inside the system as you can get, so se sat down with Ex NDP MLA's Robyn Luff and Stephanie McLean as well as EX Wildrose/UCP MLA Derek Fildebrandt to get an inside perspective on how political parties ensure and maintain “discipline”, and it's definitely not the view of being an elected official that most people think! In this extended episode, not only does this exceptional group of people highlight the problems they see in how power is consolidated and wielded, they also sets out some possible solutions! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab, and if you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating and don't forget to like and follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram all at @thebreakdownab.