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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on July 17th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson keep things refreshingly brief as both are juggling family matters. They begin with Jen's unsuccessful attempt to achieve cottage zen, as she unloads on the latest complaints from American politicians about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada. Both hosts independently arrive at the same tongue-in-cheek solution: if the Americans don't stop griping, Canada should simply schedule its forest fires for days when the wind is blowing south. (They're kidding. Mostly.) They also discuss Donald Trump's latest bizarre speech and the increasingly revealing comments from senior U.S. officials, who seem unable to hide just how much Prime Minister Mark Carney has gotten under their skin.This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your business forward at a pace your business can manage. Talk to Fractional Execs Canada and discover a better, more collaborative way to take your business and your ‘busyness' in a better direction. Canadian expertise to support the growth of Canadian businesses. Build your business with those that know how. Find them Fractional-Execs.ca.Your hosts then turn to the slow-burning civil war within Canadian conservatism. Jen, still falling well short of cottage zen, has a few things to say. Matt observes that while Carney may be a practicing Catholic, he also seems to have accumulated an extraordinary amount of good karma in previous lives — politically speaking, he's facing remarkably little effective opposition from either the left or the right. Matt also warns the Conservatives that, whether they realize it or not, they're in danger of getting "Jagmeet Singhed." And it's not subtle.This episode is also brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network focused on cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy research that they're helping Canadian researchers bring from labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada.A new treatment for your cancer has been approved. Can you get it? Maybe, maybe not. Canada isn't just one health jurisdiction. At the federal level, Health Canada assesses the safety and efficacy of all drugs and therapies in the country, and in a year — sometimes less — they can approve one for sale in Canada. Once approved, — or sometimes while the assessment is happening— the drug's cost effectiveness is evaluated by Canada's Drug Agency.Then the ball goes to the provinces. They work together to negotiate prices with the drug maker, to confirm that it doesn't duplicate something they're already stocking, and that its potential value justifies its cost. Only after that can it be provided by each province's ministry of health. This process can take years. It's one reason that Canadian innovations leave the country to be developed elsewhere, and why drug companies don't always choose Canada to initially to launch their products. In the U.S., they get FDA approval, set a price, and wait for the market to decide if the price is right. In Canada, Heath Canada approves and lengthy negotiations start, with no revenue or guarantee of future approval.Organizations like BioCanRx are willing to wait out the dry years because they're not-for-profit, but companies with shareholders might skip the Canadian market until they're making big money elsewhere. This means Canadians have to wait on the system for drugs that could save them, and are saving people in other countries. We'll talk more about these problems in the weeks to come. Stay tuned for more.The hosts wrap up by discussing Naheed Nenshi's apology for speaking with an Israeli, which Matt suggests has elevated the Alberta NDP leader to full windbag status. Matt reminds Jen that he used to complain Nenshi needed to get himself into the public eye more often. After this week, he'd like to politely withdraw that recommendation. Jen wonders if maybe this is why he's been invisible — he might just actually be awful at this. Anyway, congrats to Danielle Smith. At this rate, she'll be premier for life.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca, and keep your kindling and torches ready. Wait for the code word.#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#CanadianPolitics#DonaldTrump#CanadaUSRelations#ConservativeParty#NaheedNenshi#AlbertaPolitics#PoliticalAnalysis#CurrentAffairs

Ryan Mcguiness is a mechanical engineer crafting new suspension technology for the  racing industry. He worked many years doing research and development for racing shocks. Like any good gearhead, Ryan loves racy parts… especially anything suspension related. To learn more about Ryan's work visit follow PDV Racing Shocks on various social media platforms like facebook and Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: Gun Safes – Myths, Lies and Secrets | Higher Line Podcast #266 They Upset a World Wide Industry | Higher Line Podcast #201 Inside Radian Weapons | Higher Line Podcast #81 ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on July 10, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with a discussion of a recent Wall Street Journal piece highlighting Prime Minister Mark Carney's role in pulling Europe back toward a more realistic strategic footing and away from its longstanding dependence on the United States. Canada, and Carney in particular, appear to be taking an unexpectedly prominent leadership role. Your hosts wonder what Washington's response will be, and whether the White House will decide that Canada needs to be reminded who's boss.This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your business forward at a pace your business can manage.Talk to Fractional Execs Canada and discover a better, more collaborative way to take your business and your ‘busyness' in a better direction. Canadian expertise to support the growth of Canadian businesses. Build your business with those that know how.Find them Fractional-Execs.ca.Next, they turn to the proposed Canadian Shield pipeline. On strictly commercial grounds, the project may not make much sense. But Matt and Jen argue that economics may no longer be the primary point. The proposal sends a signal that Canada is prepared to build the infrastructure needed to stand more independently if circumstances require it. That message has value all on its own. As Matt puts it, borrowing from the movie Contact: “Why build one when you can build two at twice the price?”This episode is brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network bringing cutting edge cancer immunotherapy research from Canadian labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada.A drug that can treat your cancer is being tested in a Canadian clinical trial, but can you access it? Depends — where do you live? Clinical trials taking place in Canada usually open sites in major centers with research hospitals. Smaller hospitals face many challenges including having enough know-how to deliver experimental therapies, and administrative, legal, and regulatory responsibilities that come with a trial. There are also data and interoperability issues at hospitals that don't routinely participate in research.So if you don't live in a major centre, participating in the trial requires you to relocate there for the duration of treatment –– the cost of the treatment is covered, but the cost of being in the city where it happens is your responsibility. Patient advocacy groups might be able to help with some of those expenses, but this obviously can be a barrier for a lot of Canadians.A therapy might only become available to everyone across Canada if a trial is successful and the drug is approved –– but not necessarily, and maybe not anytime soon. More on that next time. Visit BioCanRx.com to learn more.Finally, the thoroughly hungover shell of Jen Gerson emerges from ten straight days of Calgary Stampede festivities with a political field report. Beneath the parties and pancake breakfasts, she says, the fractures within Canadian conservatism are becoming impossible to ignore. It's increasingly obvious who is and isn't willing to speak to whom. What should have been an outstanding month for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has instead been overshadowed by self-inflicted drama. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre continues to struggle against political newcomer Carney. It's a remarkable — and, in many ways, surprising — dynamic to watch. Wasn't Poilievre supposed to be the political pro who'd mop the floor with the rookie Euro banker? Guess not!All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca and, always and forever, like and subscribe.Programming note: The Line is taking a two-week summer holiday. The podcasts will continue, but barring major news events, our page will be quiet for a few weeks. We need a break!#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#CanadianPolitics#CanadaUSRelations#PipelinePolitics#DanielleSmith#PierrePoilievre#CalgaryStampede#Geopolitics#CurrentAffairs

Growing up Mormon, Founder/CEO of Hailey Ann Co, Hailey Fernelius left the church as a teenager and has been Stepping Out of Line since the age of 12. Her out-of-line journey has encouraged her to question everything she was taught about success, work, money, and life. In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Don't Believe In The Hustle Culture,”  we talk about building a life that actually feels good instead of following someone else's blueprint. We dive into why she doesn't believe in hustle culture, how your nervous system plays a bigger role in your finances than most people realize, and why rest is crucial to one's mental health.  We also get into her four archetypes (and why Peri is definitely the fight archetype), her wanderlust adventures, the lessons she learned working every position in a restaurant, how those experiences built the foundation for the business she has today, and more. If you've ever felt like there's only one "right" way to build a business, make money, or live your life, this conversation is a reminder that you get to create your own path.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on July 3rd, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with the biggest political news of the week: a pipeline deal. Prime Minister Mark Carney has struck agreements with both Alberta and British Columbia to move another pipeline project forward. Your hosts discuss the proposed route, which closely follows the existing Trans Mountain corridor, the political wheeling and dealing that made the agreement possible, and what it could mean for Alberta's upcoming referendum. Matt also can't help asking an obvious question: since this was always the logical outcome, why did it take so long? Was there a genuine engineering obstacle behind the scenes, or are Canadian governments simply incapable of moving quickly?This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your business forward at a pace your business can manage.Talk to Fractional Execs Canada and discover a better, more collaborative way to take your business and your ‘busyness' in a better direction. Canadian expertise to support the growth of Canadian businesses. Build your business with those that know how.Find them Fractional-Execs.ca.Next, they turn to another round of comments from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. After a brief discussion of CUSMA, the conversation shifts to Hoekstra's remarks about the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Your hosts aren't especially worried. In fact, they think they have the perfect strategy: troll the White House until it becomes so embarrassed that it can't wait to open the bridge just to make the pain stop. Their suggestions include live episodes of The View from the bridge deck, Bruce Springsteen concerts, and, naturally, renaming it the Barack Hussein Obama Nobel Peace Prize Bridge of Friendship.This episode is also brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network focused on cutting-edge immunotherapy research that they're helping Canadian researchers bring from labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada.Clinical trials are the way new drugs, including immunotherapies, are tested in patients around the world. Health Canada, our national regulator, reviews and approves all Clinical Trial Applications, or CTAs, returning a decision within 30 days –– a similar turnaround time as the US FDA and other major jurisdictions. To submit a complete CTA, applicants need to provide hundreds –– sometimes thousands –– of pages of data showing that a drug has a compelling chance of providing benefit, that it can be manufactured consistently, and that it's safe to administer to trial participants. This is especially hard for Canadian researchers because scientific studies that generate the necessary data aren't supported by many federal grants, which usually prioritize originality over real world impact. BioCanRx helps Canadian researchers succeed in the CTA process, and so far they've gotten 16 therapies to trial. To learn more, visit BioCanRx.com.Finally, Matt attempts to diagnose what has gone wrong with Canada's civic culture and even ventures a possible cure. Toronto, he argues, needs its own version of the Calgary Stampede, and Canada more broadly needs something capable of genuinely uniting the country. The trouble is that neither host can think of an obvious candidate. They conclude that Canada — and Toronto in particular — has become too self-conscious and too embarrassed by its own past to celebrate it with much enthusiasm.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca.#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#PipelinePolitics#CanadianPolitics#CanadaUSRelations#CUSMA#GordieHoweBridge#AlbertaPolitics#PoliticalAnalysis#CurrentAffairs

Leadership isn't built in a boardroom. It's built through people, experience, and the stories that shape us.In this episode of The Line Podcast, I sit down with Ilya Tlumach, President of JM Lapp, for a conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to steward an organization you didn't found.We discuss Ilya's family's journey from Ukraine, the values that have been passed from generation to generation, and how those principles continue to shape the culture and leadership of JM Lapp today.Along the way, we dive into topics every leader wrestles with:The difference between flow and hustleBuilding systems without losing your peopleWhy proximity isn't the same as presenceHow leaders unintentionally become disconnected from their teamsPreserving a founder's vision while leading the next generation of growthWhether you're leading a business, building a team, or simply trying to become a better leader, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and timeless perspective.If you enjoy conversations about leadership, culture, the skilled trades, business growth, and building organizations that last, be sure to subscribe and share this episode with someone who would benefit from it.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / blacklinelt. .Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @blacklineltd Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blacklineltd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

In today's episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on June 26th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with a rare moment of joy. After decades of delay and political paralysis, there is finally a plan to deal with 24 Sussex Drive. Your hosts don't love every aspect of it, but they're so relieved that someone has finally decided to do something that they're prepared to celebrate. Now comes the hard part: not finding a way to mess it up.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Cameco. In nuclear energy, timelines and costs matter. Incomplete designs carry real risk of delays and cost overruns. That's why the AP1000 reactor is the right choice for Canada: it is already operating today and ready now to deliver the power we need, with 100 percent Canadian ownership and strong participation from Canadian suppliers. If we are serious about building Canada and powering it on time and on budget, the choice is clear. The AP1000 reactor is the only option that delivers. To learn more, visit ap1000.cameco.com.From there, they turn to the tragic shooting in Montreal that claimed the life of another police officer. Beyond the immediate heartbreak, your hosts focus on two broader issues. First, they argue that the media should have published the shooter's manifesto. By choosing not to do so, they contend, some early reporting ended up being incomplete or inaccurate. Second, they discuss the rush by commentators across the political spectrum to comb through the manifesto looking for evidence that the attacker perfectly represented their opponents — or, failing that, had nothing whatsoever to do with their own side. Matt and Jen argue that modern terrorism is often ideologically incoherent, and that treating every attack as an opportunity for partisan point-scoring will only make it harder to understand and prevent future violence.This episode is also brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your business forward at a pace your business can manage.Talk to Fractional Execs Canada and discover a better, more collaborative way to take your business and your ‘busyness' in a better direction. Canadian expertise to support the growth of Canadian businesses. Build your business with those that know how.Find them Fractional-Execs.ca.Finally, Jen makes a wardrobe change that only video viewers will fully appreciate before walking Matt through the increasingly strange politics of the Calgary Stampede. What was once simply Alberta's biggest annual celebration is now becoming another front in an ongoing proxy war between competing factions within the broader conservative movement.This episode is also brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network, which helps bring cutting edge cancer immunotherapy research from Canadian scientists from labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada. Cancer is very good at evading your immune system. But in some tumors, researchers find cancer-killing immune cells called tumour infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs. They get inside the tumour and start fighting — but they're outnumbered and ill equipped. Researchers in Canada and around the world are studying techniques to extract them from a tumour and multiply them in a lab. Once they number in the millions, they're injected back into the tumour to do more damage. Research into this line of attack against cancer is ongoing. There are plenty of unanswered questions, and we're working hard to answer them. Learn more about this and other critical work at BioCanRx.com.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca, and as ever, like and subscribe.#TheLinePodcast#CanadianPolitics#24Sussex#Montreal#CalgaryStampede#AlbertaPolitics#PoliticalAnalysis#CanadianMedia#LawEnforcement #CurrentAffairs

We're so excited to welcome our friends, Rhonda & Jason Halbert (R.J. Halbert) to the podcast!Their story goes way back, as Jason first noticed Rhonda when he was just 8 years old, but they didn't start dating until high school. After about a year, Jason knew she was the one.Today, they are authors, creatives, entrepreneurs, and CEOs of a publishing company that has already signed a number of authors. As individuals, they each dislike the restrictions of following rules and are continuously Stepping Out of Line. It's simply a part of their DNA. R.J. Halbert's personal trauma led them to write a trilogy, journaling became such a powerful tool for processing emotions for Rhonda, and their books serve as a way to remember life's defining moments and remain grateful for the journey.In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Faith, Creativity, And A Warm Bowl of Mac & Cheese,” we talk about faith, the supernatural strength that helps us face adversity, and the creative process, including how that final 5% of creativity can sometimes unlock the sum of a project, as well as Peri's upcoming author journey, The Peri Project, and more. While R.J. Halbert's books aren't a mirror to their own life experiences, the emotions behind them are. The Goodpasture Chronicles series may be fiction, but the heart of the story remains the same.We first connected with Jason when he appeared on the podcast in 2021, and we've all been friends ever since. Today, Rhonda and Jason are two of Peri's closest mentors, which made this conversation all the more special.

Chad Albrecht is a Master Gunsmith, Certified AR15 Armorer, and Technical Instructor. He founded School of the American Rifle in 2015 which specializes in the quintessential "American Rifle", the AR15. His passion is sharing his technical knowledge and experience so his students can maximize reliability and accuracy potential from their AR15. To learn more about Chad's work visit SchooloftheAmericanRifle.com and watch him @ SchooloftheAmericanRifle.   RELATED PODCASTS: Inside Radian Weapons | Higher Line Podcast #81 Building Warriors | Higher Line Podcast #234 Cutting through the BS with Fisher Blades | Higher Line Podcast #264   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on June 19th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with a foreign affairs roundup. Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Ireland and France to strengthen ties with Europe while also trying to maintain a workable relationship with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits NATO and delivers some pointed criticism of allies that, while not directed at Canada by name, certainly sounds familiar. Your hosts also discuss the aftermath of America's confrontation with Iran. Matt argues that the United States has, in practical terms, suffered a defeat — an embarrassing outcome for Trump, but perhaps a useful lesson for the rest of us about the limits of military power.This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your business forward at a pace your business can manage.Talk to Fractional Execs Canada and discover a better, more collaborative way to take your business and your ‘busyness' in a better direction. Canadian expertise to support the growth of Canadian businesses. Build your business with those that know how.Find them Fractional-Execs.ca.Next, they take a quick tour through the provinces. Matt is increasingly worried that Doug Ford could inadvertently throw Canada-U.S. negotiations into chaos, and explains why. Jen provides an update from Alberta, where the political situation remains bizarre. By the end of the segment, both hosts arrive at a grim conclusion: the incentives facing almost every major political actor now reward escalation, confrontation, and nastiness. That rarely ends well.This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network helping Canadian researchers bring treatments from labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada.Every day, your immune system finds and destroys different types of threats –– both external invaders like viruses, and internal dangers like pre-cancerous cells in your own body. But cancer can sometimes evade detection. Researchers are working to identify flags found on cancer cells, called antigens. By training your immune system to recognize these antigens, immunotherapy can help your immune system destroy cancer. In addition to funding clinical trials, BioCanRx supports research teams who identify these cancer antigens, and find new ways to target them. Many challenges remain — and we're working on solving them. You'll hear more over the summer. For now, go to BioCanRx.com to learn more.Finally, Jen disappears down one of her trademark rabbit holes and emerges with a sweeping explanation of how she came to fully appreciate the sheer economic power of the United States. Somehow, this journey involves gas pumps, brisket, beef jerky, the Soviet Union, and the defeat of Imperial Japan in 1945. Your hosts find themselves reflecting on what American economic dominance really means, why it has proven so durable, and what lessons Canada should draw from it as we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check us out on our main page, ReadTheLine.ca.#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#DonaldTrump#CanadaUSRelations#AlbertaPolitics#DougFord#CanadianPolitics#Geopolitics#NATO#CurrentAffairs

In today's On The Line, host Jen Gerson speaks with Mark Kawar, an amateur historian and journalist whose book America But Bigger explores a surprisingly persistent feature of American history: attempts to expand the United States beyond its current borders.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally-funded Canadian not-for-profit research network helping Canadian researchers bring treatments from labs to patients in clinical trials –– all in Canada. Cancer can hide from your immune system. So how can we target it? Every day, your immune system finds and destroys different types of threats –– both external invaders like viruses, and internal dangers like pre-cancerous cells in your own body. But no system is perfect — sometimes something evades detection. Researchers are working to identify flags found on cancer cells, called antigens. By training your immune system to recognize these antigens as signals for destruction, some forms of immunotherapy equip your immune system to respond to cancer's asymmetrical threat.   In addition to funding clinical trials, BioCanRx supports research teams who identify cancer antigens, and find new ways to target them with immunotherapies. There's still a lot to figure out. Can we train the immune system to hit these antigens before cancer takes root? Why do some cancers still manage to evade therapies designed to find their antigens? Many other questions remain — and we're working on answering them. You'll hear more over the summer. For now, go to BioCanRx.com to learn more.Kawar walks Gerson through the long history of American expansionist ambitions, from schemes that never got off the ground to serious efforts that came much closer to success than many people realize. Along the way, he notes that not every annexation proposal was unwelcome to the people being annexed, and that the historical record is often more complicated than simple stories of American aggression.This episode is also brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. A stronger forest industry means investing in the mills and facilities that anchor communities across Canada. Companies are ready to modernize with cleaner equipment, better energy efficiency, advanced wood products, biomaterials, and smarter use of every part of the tree. These are productive, lower-emission, export-oriented investments. But good projects need a workable business case. Our economy needs practical tools to unlock private capital and keep investment here. Learn more at fpac.ca.More importantly, Kawar examines why so many of these projects ultimately failed. The United States has often possessed enormous economic, military, and political power, but translating that power into lasting territorial expansion has proven more difficult than many Americans imagined. Again and again, resistance, geography, politics, and simple practicality imposed limits on what even the world's most powerful country could accomplish.The result is a fascinating conversation about ambition, empire, national identity, and the often-overlooked constraints on American power. It's also a discussion that may hold some lessons for Canadians, should they ever find themselves wondering about the limits of U.S. influence. For whatever reason.This episode is also brought to you by Cameco. In nuclear energy, timelines and costs matter. Incomplete designs carry real risk of delays and cost overruns. That's why the AP1000 reactor is the right choice for Canada: it is already operating today and ready now to deliver the power we need, with 100 percent Canadian ownership and strong participation from Canadian suppliers. If we are serious about building Canada and powering it on time and on budget, the choice is clear. The AP1000 reactor is the only option that delivers.To learn more, visit ap1000.cameco.com.Visit our main page at ReadTheLine.ca. Be sure to like and subscribe. We'll be back on Friday with another episode of The Line Podcast.#Canada #Politics #UnitedStates #Greenland #annexation #51 #51State #OnTheLine

Well folks its been fun... 8 years since we started. We made some friends, and we pissed off some friends for reasons we will never understand....Over the 8 years on the show, we have had some of the best of the best (Anglers, tackle manufacturers, fly tyers) in the world and some people who turned out to be horrible 2 faced people that we regret giving time to.... but ultimately, getting you connected and sinking your dentition into the beef while keeping our feet firmly planted on the benthic strata has been an experience that has often seen us "arksking" ourselves why we do it, and the answer has always resoundingly been, to share the love and the betterment of the sport with humility and without ego or politics, based on our own very real experiences that spans now almost 60 years between the 2 hosts. For the most part, we have thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and we hope that we have left you with a new approach to Fly Fishing that involves curiosity, ethics, motivation, a focus on the fishing and an awareness of who the real deal is in this game that can take up so much of your time and money.. but its rewards are priceless.   That is all. 

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on June 12th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with an update from Alberta. Jen reviews Pierre Poilievre's recent speech on why Alberta belongs in Canada. She liked it, with some caveats. Matt was somewhat more encouraged. He also has a few sharp words for Liberals who seem determined to police the boundaries of acceptable federalism. His view is simple: if people are defending Canada, let them defend Canada. Not every argument for national unity needs to come packaged with Liberal talking points. From Toronto, Matt also reflects on a genuine tragedy this week — a police officer killed in the line of duty while confronting a problem that had been allowed to fester for far too long. It's difficult to discuss without emotion. In his view, it never should have ended this way. But, alas, it was always going to: even if the exact tragedy was unforeseen, a tragedy was inevitable. This episode is brought to you by Cameco. In nuclear energy, timelines and costs matter. Incomplete designs carry real risk of delays and cost overruns. That's why the AP1000 reactor is the right choice for Canada: it is already operating today and ready now to deliver the power we need, with 100 percent Canadian ownership and strong participation from Canadian suppliers. If we are serious about building Canada and powering it on time and on budget, the choice is clear. The AP1000 reactor is the only option that delivers.To learn more, visit ap1000.cameco.com.The hosts then take a very different turn. In what may be the strangest segment of the year, Jen reimagines 250 years of Canada-U.S. relations as a raunchy romantic comedy full of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and, yes, sex. Video viewers can watch Matt become increasingly horrified as the bit unfolds — not because he disagrees with the analysis, but because he finds himself unable to refute it.This episode is also brought to you by BioCanRx, a federally funded, not-for-profit Canadian research network that specializes in bringing Canadian cancer immunotherapy research from the lab all the way to patients in clinical trials in Canada. Immunotherapy is about assisting your immune system in identifying unhealthy cells –– especially cancer –– that have found a way to evade detection. One way researchers are doing this is through something called CAR T. They draw your blood, isolate one type of your immune cells –– T-Cells –– and use a virus to inject genetic instructions that cause them to grow new receptors designed specifically to find and destroy your particular cancer. In one of the 16 trials BioCanRx funds based on Canadian technology, CLIC-01, the median number of months remaining for patients with late-stage leukemia and lymphoma tripled. Some have been cancer free for years.You'll hear more over the summer. For now, go to BioCanRx.com to learn moreAfter that, the hosts wrap up with a discussion about children and social media. Both agree that kids probably shouldn't be spending their lives online. Their concern is that any attempt by the government to solve that problem could easily create several new ones. If recent experience is any guide, they aren't especially confident Ottawa can regulate this area without making a mess of it.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca, and, as ever, like and subscribe. #TheLinePodcast#PierrePoilievre#AlbertaPolitics#CanadianPolitics#CanadaUSRelations#SocialMedia#Parenting#NationalUnity#PoliticalPodcast#CurrentAffairs

If you knew you had to hear 50 nos before getting to a yes, wouldn't you be excited to collect every single no?As the co-host of The Naked Room podcast, CEO of Hey Y'all!, and brand storyteller, Kelly Garthwaite has guided her career by a mindset defined by bold pivots, creative reinvention, and an unwavering commitment to her purpose. We first connected with Kelly through Entreprenista, and from the moment we met her, it was clear she isn't afraid to step outside the lines in pursuit of what truly lights her up.By trusting her instincts, embracing change, and staying connected to her "why," Kelly has navigated multiple career shifts while building a life and business aligned with her values. Whether she's behind the camera, behind the microphone, or helping brands tell meaningful stories, she continually follows the things that make her tick and refuses to lose sight of her North Star.In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, "Never Lose Sight of Your North Star," we talk about entrepreneurship, storytelling, rejection, resilience, and the power of trusting your inner voice. Kelly shares why rejection is simply part of the journey, how unexpected pivots can lead to your greatest opportunities, and what it takes to keep moving toward the life you're meant to build.This conversation is a reminder that success isn't always a straight line, and that every no brings you one step closer to the right yes.

In this episode of On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests for conversations about politics, technology, and trust.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by BioCanRX, a federally funded, not-for-profit Canadian research network that specializes in bringing Canadian cancer immunotherapy research from the lab all the way to patients in clinical trials in Canada. Can science help your immune system detect and destroy cancer? Immunotherapy is about assisting your immune system in identifying unhealthy cells –– especially cancer –– that have found a way to evade detection. One way researchers are doing this is through something called CAR T. They draw your blood, isolate one type of your immune cells –– T-Cells –– and use a virus to inject genetic instructions that cause them to grow new receptors designed specifically to bind with your particular cancer. When those cells are re-infused into your body, they hopefully will be able to find and destroy your cancer.  The results are promising. In one of the 16 trials BioCanRx funds based on Canadian technology, CLIC-01, the median number of months remaining for patients with late-stage leukemia and lymphoma tripled. For some, the response was even bigger: they went from being out of options to cancer free, and have stayed that way for several years.Many questions remain — and we're working on answering them. You'll hear more over the summer. For now, go to BioCanRX.com to learn more.First up is PJ Fournier of 338Canada for a look at the latest political numbers. They discuss the good news for Mark Carney, the bad news for Pierre Poilievre, and why the Liberal numbers may not be quite as strong as they first appear. The conversation then turns to Quebec, where the next provincial election is shaping up to be one of the strangest contests either man can remember. Fournier struggles to find a historical comparison. They also discuss softening support for separation in Quebec, how that compares with developments in Alberta, and a point Matt makes that PJ suspects may not be especially popular with Quebec nationalists — even if he doesn't disagree with it.Then Matt is joined by David Shipley of Beauceron Security for a discussion about artificial intelligence, social media, and the growing gap between technological change and political institutions. How much of the current AI boom is real, and how much is hype fuelled by companies racing toward public offerings? Shipley argues that Canadians deserve greater transparency around the Tumbler Ridge case, while Matt notes that he can't even get straightforward answers about transit delays, leaving him less than optimistic about the prospects for accountability.This episode is also brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. A stronger forest industry starts with predictability. Mill modernization, bioenergy, mass timber, and advanced biomaterials all depend on reliable access to usable Canadian wood fibre, workable timelines, and clear rules. Provinces lead forest management, and the federal role should be coordinated, complementary, and focused on results. Every unnecessary delay makes it harder to keep jobs and attract investment. For a sector rooted in communities, regulatory efficiency is economic policy. Learn more at FPAC.ca.The conversation also examines how major social media platforms are being exploited for fraud and manipulation, an issue Shipley has been testifying about. The core problem, he argues, is that the internet moves at the speed of light while politicians move at the speed of Parliament. That mismatch is creating vulnerabilities that are only getting worse. The episode closes with a warning to Albertans heading into a possible referendum campaign: Shipley isn't telling anyone how to vote, but he is urging people to be extremely careful about what they believe online. Foreign interference efforts are already arriving, and they're unlikely to get less sophisticated from here.This episode is also brought to you by Cameco. In nuclear energy, timelines and costs matter. Incomplete designs carry real risk of delays and cost overruns. That's why the AP1000 reactor is the right choice for Canada: it is already operating today and ready now to deliver the power we need, with 100 percent Canadian ownership and strong participation from Canadian suppliers. If we are serious about building Canada and powering it on time and on budget, the choice is clear. The AP1000 reactor is the only option that delivers.To learn more, visit ap1000.cameco.com.Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca and be sure to like and subscribe. We'll be back on Friday with another episode of The Line Podcast.#OnTheLine #CanadaPolitics #338Canada #PJFournier #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre #QuebecPolitics #AlbertaPolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity #DavidShipley #ForeignInterference #MattGurney

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on June 5th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney has a tendency to raise his voice behind closed doors when dealing with his Liberal caucus. According to reporting in the Toronto Star, the PM may not always be the calm technocrat he appears to be in public. Your hosts cannot endorse a toxic workplace, of course, but they also suspect many Canadians won't be especially upset by the news. After all, they argue, a lot of voters chose the Liberals out of necessity rather than affection, and more than a few people might conclude that after a decade of terrible Liberal management, the former PM's leftovers deserve a real chewing out.This episode is brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. Canada's forest industry is a national economic anchor rooted in hundreds of communities across the country. The Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force was created to chart a path toward a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient sector. That means practical federal action on long-standing priorities: stronger supply chains, better productivity, more homes, and regional resilience. Learn more at FPAC.ca.After that, they discuss Carney's recent efforts to reassure Canada's Jewish community. Both hosts agree the attempt fell short. Matt argues that putting Marc Miller in charge of a new advisory panel feels like a very Trudeau-era response to a serious problem — process instead of action. Jen then raises reports that the Trump administration may consider offering asylum to Canadian Jews. She also notes, to Matt's horror, that he warned months ago that such a possibility could eventually arise. Perhaps, they joke, he manifested it.This episode is also brought to you by BioCanRx. Nearly half of all Canadians will face a cancer diagnosis in their lives, and Canadian scientists are racing to build better treatments. But it's not just the science — it's the logistics of actually getting it to patients.BioCanRx is a federally funded, not-for-profit research network that specializes in moving Canadian cancer immunotherapy from the lab to clinical trials here at home. Since 2015, they've funded sixteen trials and treated more than four hundred patients — all with made-in-Canada technology.So what is immunotherapy? Your immune system eliminates threats every day, including your own cells when they mutate. But sometimes mutating cells are able to evade the immune system — and that's usually when we call them cancer. Immunotherapy supports or modifies your immune system so cancer can't slip past it.Stay tuned this summer, and visit BioCanRx.com to learn more.Finally, the hosts check back in on Alberta after what was, by recent standards, a surprisingly quiet week. Probably won't stay that way for long, though. It never does.Also: Ricky Martin reference!All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#CanadianPolitics#CanadaPolitics#AlbertaPolitics#MarcMiller#CanadianJews#MediaAnalysis#FederalPolitics#CurrentAffairs

In this episode of On The Line, host Jen Gerson sits down with James McLeod of the Canadian Shield Institute to discuss one of the most talked-about — and least understood — concepts in Canadian public policy: digital sovereignty.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by BioCanRX. Nearly half of all Canadians will get a cancer diagnosis in their lives. Canadian scientists are moving fast to come up with better treatments to help these people. But it's not just about science, it's about the logistics of implementing it.  BioCanRx is a federally funded, not-for-profit Canadian research network that specializes in bringing Canadian cancer immunotherapy research from the lab all the way to patients in clinical trials in Canada. Since launching in 2015, they've funded 16 clinical trials and treated more than 400 patients across Canada, all with made-in-Canada technologies.What is immunotherapy? Most immune systems successfully eliminate threats every day –– including our own cells when they mutate in ways they shouldn't. But when our mutating cells find a way to trick our immune systems, things can start getting out of control. That's usually when we apply the label "cancer." Immunotherapy is about modifying or supporting your immune system so cancer can't evade it. Stay tuned this summer to learn more about what Canadian research is doing to fight cancer. Go to BioCanRX.com to learn more.The word “sovereignty” has become a fixture of Canadian political debate in recent years, particularly in response to economic pressure and even annexation rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump. But what does sovereignty actually mean in a world where much of Canada's digital infrastructure, cloud computing, social media, and online services are controlled by American companies and governed by American laws?McLeod walks Gerson through the realities of living in a digital ecosystem largely built and operated south of the border. They discuss the vulnerabilities that creates for Canada, the limits of what governments can realistically do to regain control, and the difficult trade-offs involved in pursuing greater independence over data, privacy, and critical digital infrastructure.This episode is also brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. Canada's forest industry is a national economic anchor rooted in hundreds of communities across the country. The Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force was created to chart a path toward a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient sector. That means practical federal action on long-standing priorities: stronger supply chains, better productivity, more homes, and regional resilience. Learn more at FPAC.ca.The conversation also explores what a Canadian digital sovereignty strategy might actually look like in practice. Can Canada build more domestic capacity? Should it? And what kinds of regulatory and policy tools are available to a middle power trying to assert greater control in a digital world dominated by American technology giants?It's a timely discussion about privacy, security, national resilience, and what sovereignty means in the twenty-first century. Check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca and be sure to like and subscribe. We'll be back on Friday with another episode of The Line Podcast.#OnTheLine #DigitalSovereignty #Canada #Technology #Privacy #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #CanadianPolitics #JenGerson #JamesMcLeod

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 29, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with discussion of Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to New York and the state of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Your hosts debate whether Canada has actually surrendered ground in the talks or merely put an opening offer on the table. They also discuss Carney's popularity. Matt remains eager to see more concrete accomplishments, but he concedes that, at least for now, the prime minister is decisively winning the vibes war.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.Next, Jen asks Matt to explain the Swedish aircraft Canada is buying, giving him an opportunity to walk listeners through the logic behind the deal. Is this a new line for Canada, or just Carney buying himself the room to buy some U.S. equipment next? That conversation quickly expands into a broader rant about Canada's inability to simply get important things done. Once again, governments are creating new mechanisms, new processes, and new workarounds to accomplish tasks that functioning countries often manage through their existing institutions.This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion Dynamics is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. Dominion is starting in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Defend the Dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.In the final segment, the hosts return to Alberta and the ongoing federalist-versus-separatist debate. They spend considerable time discussing what role, if any, Canadians outside the province should be playing in the conversation. Can outsiders help the federalist cause, or do they risk making matters worse? Matt and Jen don't agree on every detail, but both recognize that the stakes extend well beyond Alberta itself.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#MarkCarney#CanadaUSRelations#TradeNegotiations#CanadianPolitics#AlbertaPolitics#Federalism#PierrePoilievre#DefencePolicy#Geopolitics

What's the difference between marketing and advertising and why does it matter for your pharmacy?  In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Austin Murray sits down with Bruce Kneeland, longtime independent pharmacy advocate and host of the Pharmacy Crossroads podcast, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to grow an independent pharmacy in today's competitive landscape. Bruce shares his fascinating journey from a chance job posting at BYU that landed him in Fargo, North Dakota, to senior roles at Health Mart, AmerisourceBergen, and eventually becoming a consultant and road-tripper who has visited pharmacies coast to coast. In this episode, Bruce and Austin cover: - Marketing vs. advertising and why confusing the two is costing pharmacies patients - The word-of-mouth myth and why relying on it alone is "killing you slowly" - Messaging that connects how to talk about complex services like compounding in language patients actually understand - The B2B opportunity and why your real customer for compounding and specialty services might be the prescriber, not the patient And more!

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson devote the first segment to a full catch-up on the increasingly wild situation unfolding in Alberta. Jen is furious, arguing that five million people — and indeed the entire country — are now being dragged through this largely because Danielle Smith is trying to save her political career. She's equally angry at parts of the political right that, in her view, are repeating the mistakes the left made during the peak of woke politics: refusing to challenge allies and friends when things start getting out of control. Still, both hosts agree that now that the fight is fully underway, the issues can at least finally be debated openly. Jen states plainly, with Matt's agreement, that The Line holds an explicitly federalist position. You've been warned.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.In the second segment, the hosts discuss some of the major personalities shaping events, including Smith, Naheed Nenshi, Jason Kenney, and Pierre Poilievre. Jen also flags a particular political group that listeners should keep an eye on. Matt spends part of the segment stress-testing two of Jen's arguments, offering an interpretation of Smith's conduct that could potentially prove constructive, and sketching out a possible good-news scenario that Jen reluctantly entertains. He doesn't think he sold her.This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion Dynamics is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. Dominion is starting in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Defend the Dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.To close, your hosts briefly revisit last week's CBC controversy, which has only become worse as additional targets — including retired RCMP officers — have emerged. The CBC says it has halted funding and launched a review, but neither host believes that will resolve the problem. Both agree that media organizations tend to forget everything they know about how the media works the moment they become the story themselves. Speaking of institutional trouble, Matt closes by asking, only half jokingly, whether the CRTC could perhaps avoid declaring war on the United States for at least the next month or so. If it's not too much trouble.All that and more on the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Check us out at ReadTheLine.ca, and God help us all.#TheLinePodcast#AlbertaPolitics#DanielleSmith#CanadianPolitics#NaheedNenshi#PierrePoilievre#CBC#CRTC#CanadianMedia#CanadaUSRelations

London 2012 may have broken many runners, but for Shannon Rowbury, it lit a fire that never went out.As an Olympic runner in what is now known as one of the most controversial women's 1500-meter finals of all time, Shannon refused to let that race define her. Instead, she used it as fuel, building a future that extends far beyond the track and field and into a legacy her children can be proud of. Today, Rowbury is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, sports commentator, and coach who believes there are no limits to what's possible. Alongside her husband, she co-founded the Imagining More Foundation and running camp, helping the next generation of athletes reimagine their competitive mindset. After co-authoring two books, building community in sport, and teaching leadership and team strategy in the corporate and educational world, Shannon had come to accept that the chance for a fair 2012 Olympic outcome had already passed. Then came the news: she will be awarded a medal at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles for her performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Sometimes, even years later, truth finds its way forward, and what was always deserved becomes a full-circle moment. Between now and the 2028 games, Shannon is determined to write her story through her own memoir and create a documentary alongside other creatives and fellow runners. We cannot wait to see where these next few years take her! In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “This Medalist's Mindset,” we explore the marathon mindset, motherhood, and the athletic journey, the importance of storytelling and sharing our truths, and more. Be sure to tune in!

Jiu-Jitsu Professor Chris "Bones" Burns from down under shares how he came the art, drawing comics, a love for guns and transitioning to family life. Chris was born in the United States, but as the son of a world traveler talks about self-defense around the globe.   Chris Bones is a 3rd Degree Rickson Gracie Black Belt leading Zero Point Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sidney, Australia. To learn more about Ryan Chris "Bones" Burns visit his website at ZeroPointGJJSydney.com or follow him on Instagram @chrisbonesjj.   RELATED PODCASTS:   Health Hacks Aren't Hacks at All | Higher Line Podcast #267 Cutting through the BS with FisherBlades | Higher Line Podcast #264 AMERICA'S Jiu-Jitsu Hero | Higher Line Podcast #255 ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 15, 2026, your hosts Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson start with Alberta. The new energy agreement has been signed. They think it'll help, but only to an extent, because what's happening in Jen's province isn't primarily economic. It's cultural. And a pipeline can't fix that.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.Next, they talk a bizarre story where the CBC (and APTN) chose to bankroll a so-called comedy group that was trying to "satirize" prominent people from Canada's heterodox right-wing, such as Frances Widdowson and Lindsay Shepherd. Your hosts walk you through the huge number of concerns here, but focus mostly on the CBC's role. This is not a good look for the public broadcaster, and guess what? The people your hosts have spoken among CBC's journalists get that. Very much so. Why didn't their bosses see the danger?This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion Dynamics is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. Dominion is starting in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Defend the Dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.To wrap, they chat briefly about a few overlapping stories that suggest that the world has started to tune Donald Trump out. Matt wonders if that's going to work out — how will Americans, particularly MAGA Americans, end up getting what they want: a world that doesn't rely on American leadership, because we've tuned them out entirely?All that, and more, in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Happy Victoria Day! We'll talk to you next week.#TheLinePodcast#AlbertaPolitics#CanadianPolitics#CBC#DonaldTrump#CanadaEnergy#PipelinePolitics#MAGA#MediaCriticism#CanadaUSRelations

Why Raiders of the Lost Ark Still Defines the Perfect Adventure MovieIn this episode of Review It Yourself, we dig into one of the most iconic adventure films ever made: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Joining the show is Ryan Walker, host of The Walk The Line Podcast, for a lively and often hilarious discussion about the film that launched the legendary archaeologist Indiana Jones into pop-culture history.Together we explore why this classic directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford continues to influence modern cinema decades after its release. From unforgettable set pieces and practical effects to the film's pacing, villains, and iconic moments, this episode breaks down what makes Raiders such an enduring favourite.But it wouldn't be Review It Yourself without a few disagreements. While many fans consider Raiders the pinnacle of the original Indiana Jones trilogy, the conversation dives into whether it truly stands above entries like Temple of Doom or The Last Crusade.Along the way, we also talk about nostalgia, blockbuster storytelling, and the changing nature of heroes in modern movies.Expect passionate opinions, film geek deep dives, and plenty of laughs as we revisit one of the greatest adventure films ever made.What We Discuss In This EpisodeWhy Raiders of the Lost Ark is considered a masterpiece of adventure filmmakingThe legacy of Indiana Jones and why the character still resonates todayMemorable scenes, villains, and practical effects that defined the filmHow blockbuster storytelling has evolved since the early 1980sWhether the original Indiana Jones trilogy still holds up todayWhy practical effects often feel more impactful than modern CGIGuest: Ryan Walker – Walk The Line PodcastThis episode features Ryan Walker, host of the Walk The Line Podcast, where he explores stories, culture, and engaging conversations with a unique perspective.Follow and listen to Ryan here:Podcast: The Walk The Line PodcastSearch The Walk The Line Podcast on your favourite podcast platform.About Review It YourselfReview It Yourself is the podcast where we break down films, TV, and pop culture with honest opinions, humour, and a fresh perspective. If you enjoy deep dives into classic movies, debates about beloved franchises, and thoughtful discussion about storytelling, this is the show for you.Follow Review It YourselfStay connected and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourselfReviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021

In today's episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 8, 2026, your hosts rush through the recording so they can hang up and go focus on what really matters — today's UFO document dump!Kidding. But it is a short episode, because Jen Gerson is travelling this week. She's in Ottawa, attending not one but two conferences. She reports back on the vibe from Ottawa, including her thoughts on a speech given by Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservatives. She notes that the man is much better at rebranding than at changing. They also discuss why Mark Carney and the Liberals are struggling to change, too — the choice of Louise Arbour as our next governor general isn't bad, the hosts agree. Not exactly. But it is a worrying sign of what Matt identifies as path dependency — Arbour is a very old-fashioned move by a government that, at least in terms of what they're saying, understands this country is in deep trouble, and needs to move fast to prepare for a new normal.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.Next, your hosts chat about the latest from Alberta. Even though she's been in Ottawa all week, Jen can't quite escape the unfolding story about the data breach. She updates everyone on the latest. Matt also notes that he's been asking for months where provincial NDP leader Naheed Nenshi has been. Well. Seems like we found him! Jen also offers a word of warning about believing the polls. That way, she says, only complacency lies. This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion Dynamics is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. Dominion is starting in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Defend the Dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.After that, with Jen needing to bolt back to her next conference event, Matt tells her about some funny reaction he's been getting to a column he wrote this week for the Toronto Star. He's a bit worried that we have normalized dysfunction in this country to a point where we are starting to see parts of it as heartwarming, not alarming — a perfect real-world example of the "orphan crushing machine" internet meme. (He explains, don't worry.) Jen notes that she's seeing a lot of that herself on her visit to the capital. It's looking a little bedraggled.All that, and more, in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.(Note for video viewers: please forgive the video issues with Jen's feed late in the third segment — we were at the mercy of hotel wifi.)#thelinepodcast #CanadianPolitics #AlbertaPolitics #DataBreach #NaheedNenshi#CanadaUSRelations #UFOs #CurrentAffairs

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on May 1st, 2026, your hosts flip the usual format. This time, Matt Gurney takes the interviewer's chair and speaks with Jen Gerson about how she unexpectedly found herself at the centre of a breaking news story — as a whistleblower.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com. Rather than running through the week's headlines, Matt asks Jen to walk listeners through how her latest column came together. You can read it at ReadTheLine.ca. Back in March, Jen was presented with information suggesting a major data breach involving sensitive government records tied to millions of Albertans. The potential consequences were severe. Individuals whose identities and locations must be kept private to protect their lives were included. Jen explains what the data was, how it was reportedly released, how it reached her, and what happened when she brought it to the authorities as an urgent matter of public safety.The response, she says, was deeply troubling. Officials did not do much of anything — and then, more alarmingly, they misled the public about what had occurred. It's a stark and unsettling story about a serious issue, and for The Line it represents an unusual moment: being part of the story, not just covering it.This episode of The Line Podcast is also brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion Dynamics is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. Dominion is starting in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Defend the Dominion. Dominion Dynamics. Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.So settle in, if you can, as Matt and Jen unpack this strange and disturbing situation out of Alberta — and how Jen ended up right in the middle of it.All that, and not much more, in this episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#JenGerson#Whistleblower#DataBreach#AlbertaPolitics#CanadianPolitics#InvestigativeJournalism#GovernmentAccountability#CyberSecurity#BreakingNews

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 24th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open with a plug for their ongoing fundraiser. Day three is off to a great start, but we haven't hit our target yet. If you can help us out, please go here. Every dollar counts. The Line accepts no bailouts and no subsidies, and competes against much larger outlets that have gladly (or even reluctantly) taken the government money. We need your help to compete. Please give what you can by going to Donorbox.org/hold-the-line-928062.Having gotten the telethon out of the way, for the rest of the segment, they run through the latest developments in the Canada–U.S. trade dispute. Jen wonders why there's suddenly so much activity, and Matt offers a surprisingly mundane answer: we're running out of time before the deal runs out. They assess the credibility of both sides in the negotiations and, in a move that may frustrate some listeners, also take a look at comments made by Pierre Poilievre this week. Jen suggests he's living in a fantasy, and Matt explains what he thinks he's doing when he attacks Mark Carney for not wanting a deal. Matt broadens the lens to include the opposition in the United States as well, and warns that if Canada's strategy is simply to rag the puck until the midterms, it may be time to rethink the plan. The Democrats may be more predictable, but they're not necessarily going to be much friendlier on the trade front. Trump, and MAGA, have moved the needle on that one. Probably for a generation.Next, Jen discusses her latest column, which leads to a longer conversation about Canadian complacency and the difficulty of reforming a country that places such a high premium on avoiding hurt feelings. Matt notes that her argument aligns closely not only with his recent writing on the collapse of Canadian accountability, but also with something he wrote years ago — a piece about expectations, and how they can be a problem.They wrap up with a quick, and somewhat frustrated, update from their respective home provinces. As Matt puts it, we're not sending our best.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. And if you like what you heard, don't forget to go to Donorbox.org/hold-the-line-928062 to help us hold the line.#TheLinePodcast#CanadianPolitics#CanadaUSRelations#TradeWar#PierrePoilievre#MarkCarney#CanadianEconomy#PoliticalAnalysis#CanadaPolitics#CurrentAffairs

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 17th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson start with a bit of housecleaning. Jen's recent trip to Montreal for the Liberal convention, along with some of the coverage that followed, has prompted a few questions, and your hosts move quickly to address them before getting into the main discussion.From there, they turn to the big story: Mark Carney now has his majority government. Matt and Jen unpack what that means and offer differing views on whether the way he secured it is ultimately a good thing. They also take aim at the Conservatives, particularly over some of the attacks on Carney's résumé this week. At one point, Matt channels a bit of Donald Trump at his most blunt to explain the kind of Conservative he prefers: the kind that wins. He confesses to his greatest frustration here: the Liberals aren't actually doing that well. The Conservatives ought to be able to land a shot. But they can't. The Liberals are winning, easily. And they'll keep winning until someone in CPC Land can come up with a plan that isn't whining about the media.They close with a discussion of provincial politics and return to a theme from last week — Canada's increasingly fragile accountability mechanisms. It's not the most cheerful conversation, but for anyone curious about Matt's next column, consider this a preview. He more or less lays out the argument on air, while also noting he wouldn't mind writing it from somewhere warmer, with lower taxes and better healthcare. Hint, hint.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#CanadianPolitics#MarkCarney#LiberalParty#ConservativeParty#CanadaPolitics#PoliticalAccountability#FederalPolitics#CanadianMedia#CurrentAffairs

“If you don't see it, you can't dream it, and if you can't dream it, you can't be it.” ~ Lawrence Carter-LongDrafted into being a poster child at five, Lawrence soon realized walking was overrated and that making spaces accessible for everyone mattered more. What began as a six-month film screening in New York City featuring disability films led Lawrence to the ReelAbilities Film Festival movement.The industry either chooses to “deal with” disability or avoids it altogether. Peri experienced this while seeking an agent and publisher for her book, ultimately signing with a hybrid company whose inclusive values drew her in. She wanted to be accepted for who she is, not found lacking for who she isn't.ReelAbilities views disability through a kaleidoscopic lens, where those who write, create, produce, and film these stories are seen in full.  Too often, disability narratives are framed as heroic, tragic, or “inspiring” for simply existing. This festival flips the script, showcasing the full spectrum of the disability community.In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Only By Breaking the Rules Can You Create New Ones,” we explore disability in the arts, the barriers to inclusion, and why stepping out of line is second nature and necessary. Tune in!For more information, visit reelabilities.org. This year's festival runs April 23–30, with many films available to stream afterward.

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In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on April 10th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with Jen reporting in from Montreal, where she's attending the Liberal convention. The first segment focuses on the vibe in the room — confident, even a little triumphalist — and what that says about the party's current position. A large part of the discussion centres on Marilyn Gladu's decision to cross the floor. Jen wonders if, at a human level, it may have come down to something as simple as being treated with a bit of kindness. Matt takes a colder view, arguing that the Liberals are simply better at politics, full stop. Until the Conservatives and New Democrats figure out how to compete on those terms, he suggests, the Liberals will keep winning — no matter how angry voters get about the obvious hypocrisy of moves like this one.From there, the conversation turns to what both hosts see as a deeper problem: Canada's broken accountability mechanisms. Matt runs through a series of examples, while Jen focuses more on the media's role in allowing this situation to develop. As they describe it, the traditional “accountability wolves” have effectively been penned up and turned into zoo exhibits. Both agree on what might actually force change — a harsher, more confrontational political culture that relies on shame, embarrassment, and fear to drive accountability. Think American MAGA podcasters doing livestreams from overcrowded Canadian emergency rooms or savage British columnists ripping apart our civil servants. But they're skeptical that Canada's political and media establishment, which they argue created the current system by prioritizing niceness over effectiveness back when things were easier in Canada, would ever allow that kind of environment to take root.Finally, Matt throws Jen a curveball. Drawing on a pair of recent news stories, he floats a new theory about why aliens are suddenly back in the conversation. Jen is delighted. As always, The Line remains firmly pro-alien.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#CanadianPolitics#LiberalConvention#MarilynGladu#FloorCrossing#PoliticalAccountability#MediaCriticism#CanadaPolitics#PoliticalCulture#Aliens

In this episode of The Line Podcast, recorded a day early on April 2nd, 2026 ahead of the Easter long weekend, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open by saluting the departure of Artemis II on its journey to the Moon. Jen finds herself unexpectedly emotional about it, and the hosts spend some time reflecting on why moments like this matter — and why it's still important to hold on to a sense of hope. It really is the best side of America (with a little bit of Canada!) on display. And then there is the other side of America! They check in on the state of the war in the Persian Gulf, as well as a recent speech by Donald Trump that neither host found particularly reassuring. The overall trajectory worries them, though Matt does offer some grounded analysis. Put simply, he's not expecting Canada to be leading any clearance mission through the Strait of Hormuz.From there, Jen provides an update from Alberta, where recent developments have left her feeling vindicated, albeit in a grim way. They discuss at some length why Jen struggles to convince people of things that are quite obvious; Matt pivots from political analysis to therapy and encourages her to be more comfortable accepting that you can't always argue people into seeing things your way.The conversation then shifts to federal politics, with Matt arguing that Mark Carney needs to tighten up his government's communications before he starts squandering some of the advantages he still enjoys early in his mandate. All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast. Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all our Line family! #TheLinePodcast#ArtemisII#SpaceExploration#CanadianPolitics#MarkCarney#AlbertaPolitics#PersianGulf#DonaldTrump#Geopolitics#CurrentAffairs

2nd Amendment attorney Ryan Cleckner started his career as a US Army Ranger Sniper serving two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He best known for authoring the "Long Range Shooting Handbook," and "Advanced Long Range Shooting." Cleckner earned a law degree now champion's firearm rights with a variety of companies including Rocket FFL and Gun University. To learn more about Ryan Cleckner visit his website at RyanCleckner.com. RELATED PODCASTS: He Wrote the Book on Self-Protection | Higher Line Podcast #203 Solving the 2nd Amendment Debate | Higher Line Podcast #241 Gun Safes – Myths, Lies and Secrets | Higher Line Podcast #266 ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on March 26th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open with what they're calling Mark Carney's new China problem. They both understand why the government is trying to maintain a workable relationship with China, but they're struck by how one Liberal MP, Michael Ma, ended up sounding very much like someone echoing Beijing's preferred talking points. They're careful not to accuse Ma of anything beyond saying something China would have been happy to hear, but they also note that the Conservatives are likely to seize on it and not let go. What sweet revenge that will be (given which party Mr. Ma oh-so-recently belonged to).More broadly, the conversation widens into a darker assessment of Canada's political health, with Matt arriving at a bleak conclusion: our only remaining, functional mechanism of domestic political accountability increasingly seems to be ... the United States.From there, the hosts turn to the latest Air Canada bilingualism controversy, centring on Air Canada. Jen offers a characteristically blunt take: Canada keeps returning to language fights, she argues, because they function as a kind of political comfort food — something familiar and easy to argue about while avoiding much harder conversations about a world that is becoming more unstable and dangerous. Matt doesn't have much of a rebuttal to that. Maybe the Americans can fix that for us, too?Finally, the discussion shifts back to the United States. Pierre Poilievre's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience gets a positive review from both hosts, who see it as a smart move. Jen also shares highlights from a recent trip south, including a rare opportunity to tour the West Wing and the Oval Office. She comes away with a mix of impressions — some good, some less so — and offers a few observations that listeners won't hear anywhere else.All that and more in the latest episode of The Line Podcast.#TheLinePodcast#CanadianPolitics#MarkCarney#ChinaRelations#AirCanada#Bilingualism#PierrePoilievre#JoeRogan#CanadaUSRelations#Geopolitics

Elizabeth Mehditach is a living example of what it means to serve your dreams. A survivor of domestic violence, her values as a mother, teacher, and chef are grounded in truth and conviction. When she needed to protect her children, she did whatever it took. We are all stardust (credit to Neil deGrasse Tyson). It's a miracle we're here, so we must make the most of our circumstances, move past trauma, and keep going.This entreprenista (a Women Founders Network) calls herself a cockeyed optimist whose glass is always more than full. She keeps a backup plan for her backup plan, pivots when things go south, and thinks ahead, bringing that same mindset to her children.In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “We ARE Stardust,” we explore trauma related to domestic violence, the importance of women standing up for themselves and their beliefs, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her life, protect her family, and move forward with purpose.

Courtney "Bear" Sills is one of the entertainment industry's most innovative figures. His goal is to inspire the youth and assist them with understanding that their mind is their strongest muscle. Sills is a founding member of the label imprint No Face No Case that launched in 2019. He served as an associate producer of the VH1 documentary "The Untold Story of Atlanta Rise," and is a partner in the beverage brand Crip-a-Cola/Blood Pop alongside Killer Mike, where he also functioned as a casting agent on behalf of the brand for the series "Trigger Warning," on Netflix. Bear Sills is passionate about uplifting and strengthening black communities. He leads Bear Stong, a non-profit "committed to fully addressing socio-cultural factors impacting the social and emotional development of minority males youth. We will provide effective youth development  programs to assist with uplifting, conflict management, raise awareness about education and establish ways to assist these young men with progressing forward by utilization of best practices that improve learning and mindful development"   To learn more check out bearstrongnp.org and follow Bear @BearStrongNPO on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS:   What Are Your Standards? | Higher Line Podcast #50 The Truth | Higher Line Podcast #148 Fundamentals are the Key to Creativity | Higher Line Podcast #130  ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Ashley Hlebinsky, executive director of the Firearms Research Center, is one of the foremost authorities on firearms history and material culture in the United States. For a decade, she was Curator in charge of one of the largest firearms museums in the country and served as Project Director on the museum's full-scale multimillion dollar renovation. Presently, Hlebinsky serves as a museum consultant, speaker, writer, expert witness, and television host and producer. To learn more check out firearmsresearchcenter.org and follow Ashley @HistoryinHeels on instagram   RELATED PODCASTS:   This Lady Can Shoot! | Higher Line Podcast #259 History that Deserves to be Remembered | Higher Line Podcast #131 Swordsman with Words | Higher Line Podcast #79 ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

We're fired up to announce our latest episode of Charge the Line Podcast featuring 9-1 professional MMA fighter Julian Delgado.From amateur champion to dominating the pro ranks, Julian shares:

“Khonsu sucks. (Affectionate)”Back by popular threat, Tim and AJ from Standby Podcast return to call down the power of the moon and discuss another pop culture reinterpretation of a mythical deity. Other topics include the Five Male Interests, Bes's bad wager, youthful ancient hair styles, a defense of divine cannibalism, divine horny jail, Rick Riordan's most indefensible characterization choice, Darien briefly forgetting the existence of Piper McClean, Moon Knight 101, and a reminder that Zeb F****ING Wells has NOT been forgiven.Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, cannibalism, mental health disorders, physical violence, racist depictions of Native Americans, and gun violence.Spoilers for Moon Knight (2022), Marvel Comics, and Night at the MuseumHear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.

Sheriff Robb Tadelman has worked as a law enforcement officer of McHenry County, Illinois for twenty-two years. Tadelman has served Patrol Deputy, evidence technician, Field Training Officer (FTO), and SWAT Team member. He also earned SWAT and Sniper Certifications through the FBI. He was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective in 2007, where for three years he investigated crimes from car burglaries to homicides throughout the county. He also completed forensic interview training, served as a juvenile officer, and was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Sheriff Tadelman was first elected in 2022 and running for re-election in the upcoming primary. To learn more visit RobbTadelman.com or follow @robbtadelman on instagram     RELATED PODCASTS:   Stop the Threat with Lawman Chuck Haggard | Higher Line Podcast #178 No Escape: Bail Enforcement Specialist | Higher Line Podcast #97 A Constitutional Sheriff | Higher Line Podcast #13   ---  Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Practicing family and sports Doctor Peter Kim discuss wellness, specifically maximizing quality life for active lifestyles well into old age. Dr. Kim is a lifelong martial artist. He helps people over 40 train hard while avoiding injury. To learn more about Dr. Kim check out his website at drpkim.com and articles on substack at https://drpbkim.substack.com/. You can also email him directly peter@drpbkim.com.   RELATED PODCASTS: Corporate Food Should Scare You | Higher Line Podcast #262 Salt is the Devil, or is it?| Higher Line Podcast #254 The Explosion of Autism – Brain Balance | Higher Line Podcast #248   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

This month, President/CEO Gary Miller shares key events and accomplishments of your electric cooperative.

Returning guest Tom Kubiniec of Secure It is the world's leader in small arms storage solutions suppling elite US military teams. Kubiniec talks about the latest in gun safes, setting a new world record racing on the salt flats and picks up a guitar for old time's sake. Tom Kubiniec entered business as the textbook "out of the garage" company after he could no longer play guitar professionally in Los Angeles--that garage turned into an office which grew into a successful data storage company. Today Secure It is listed among Inc5000's fastest-growing private U.S. companies... To learn more about Tom Kubiniec and Secure It Tactical check out their YouTube Channel and follow them on instagram @SecureIt. SECURE IT CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZb3HLZuU80PVoAFxf_UDLQ/   RELATED PODCASTS:   What You Need to Know About Home Gun Safes | Higher Line Podcast #153 Congressman Dan Crenshaw Fires Back | Higher Line Podcast #263 Self Defense Law for Gun Owners // Higher Line Podcast #219    ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

After served 24 years in the US Army as an armored cavalry officer Ed Monk entered public education working as a history teacher. As a teacher he was shocked with way active shooter situations were handled and moved forward to address the national problem. Since 2011 Active Shooter Ed Monk has trained schools, churches, and businesses nationwide, helping them develop a training and response plan that will save lives. Last year retired Lt. Colonel Ed Monk published "First 30 Seconds." The book give no none-sense instruction to minimize risks and casualties in active shooter situations. To learn more visit first30-seconds.com and lookup Last Resort Training on Facebook.   RELATED PODCASTS: Best of Dr. William Aprill | Higher Line Podcast #120  Who is really looking out for the kids?| Higher Line Podcast #256 Self Defense Law for Gun Owners // Higher Line Podcast #219  ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Fisher Blades co-founder Chas Fisher was born in the swamp and raised in the mountains. He is a long-time hunter, climber and outdoorsman. Chas Fisher trained for over 25 years in Wing Chun kung-fu, and currently teaches Wing Chun in Seattle and Missoula, Montana. He also is part of the InSights Training Center instruction staff, coaching pistol, rifle, unarmed and blade defensive courses in the Puget Sound area. To learn more about Fisher Blades visit FisherBlades.com and follow @FisherBlades on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS:   Can You Survive? | Higher Line Podcast #261 Win the Fight-Chronicles of Regiment Blades // Higher Line Podcast #221 Make the Time to Live | Higher Line Podcast #184   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw addresses media controversy and talks about his service, both as a Navy officer and on Capitol Hill. The decorated veteran went on five deployments before being medically discharged in 2016. In Congress Representative Crenshaw is a member of Energy and the Commerce Committee as well as House Intelligence. In 2020 Dan Crenshaw published "Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage" To learn more about Dan Crenshaw visit CrenshawForCongress.com and follow @dancrenshawtx on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: Solving the 2nd Amendment Debate | Higher Line Podcast #241 The Flame of Liberty | Higher Line Podcast #212 Escaping the Soviet Union // Higher Line Podcast #198   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

The Food Shed Co-Op breaks of the mold of modern big box style grocery stores across America. Retired food scientist Scott Brix, Board President of the Co-Op, gives us a tour of his proudest life work.  After years of planning the Northern Illinois Co-Op opened its doors for service in May, 2024. The organization is "a group of neighbors who believed McHenry County deserved a grocery store rooted in local food, sustainability, and community ownership." To learn more about the Food Shed Co-Op visit foodshed.coop and follow @foodshedcoop on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: Where Does Your Food Come From? | Higher Line Podcast #162 Never Eat That | Higher Line Podcast #218 Micro Plastics, Testosterone, and Your Health | Higher Line Podcast #229   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Craig Caudill is a best-selling backcountry survival author and lead instructor of the Nature Reliance School based in Kentucky. He has facilitated courses in survival, tracking, and wilderness navigation for students from 20 universities across the Southeast. He also collaborates with various conservation and stewardship organizations, using his skills to further their missions and broadening his impact. Caudill's served as a featured expert on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, America's Most Wanted, Fox News and CNN. He's also helped train many agencies of the US Military and Law Enforcement.   To learn more about Craig Caudill visit NatureReliance.org and follow @NatureReliance on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: Self Reliance | Higher Line Podcast #211 An Owl Took His Eye! and other amazing stories | Higher Line Podcast #223 He uses the world's strongest horses for logging | Higher Line Podcast #228   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.