Podcasts about Separatism

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0:11 - Alberta separatists claim independence means holding onto a Canadian passport. Is this true? We break it down with a legale expert. 8:53 -Already-low Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026: Ipsos poll. 17:36 - We take your calls on separatism in Alberta. 28:23 - The Canadian economy adds 88,000 jobs in May, defying economists' expectations. 37:10 - Surveillance Pricing Regulation in Retail - Risk to Consumers Receiving Value. 48:10 - Donald Trump heads back to New York to root for Knicks - how do fans feel about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warns Albertans that separating from Canada could cost billions of dollars, while new polling suggests it could also cost the province a significant number of its residents. And Canada works to mend a shaky relationship with the U.S. ahead of the CUSMA review deadline. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg — breaks it all down.

0:11 - Already-low Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026 according to a new poll. 9:20 - Has support for separation gone down? We take you calls and texts. 17:27 - We get our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 28:30 -Housing and climate advocates push for indoor temperature cap in Calgary. 46:55 -Why do male chimpanzees throw rocks at the same trees for more than a decade? We travelled to remote Guinea‑Bissau to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is planting his federalist flag, wading into the Alberta separatism debate and making the case for a major new nation building project in his province. Today we speak to the former journalist, and first ever First Nations provincial Premier about keeping the country together, the need for stronger tech regulations and Indigenous consultation.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

We're talking about Alberta separatism and whether cities and towns should have more say. What are the conversations like where you live?

CBC parliamentary reporters Aaron Wherry and Catharine Tunney are back to talk about the big political stories of the week including: Prime Minister Mark Carney losing high-profile MP Steven Guilbeault over climate policies, digital surveillance blowback from Bill C-22, and how Carney will handle Alberta separatism.Correction (June 1, 2026): A previous version of this episode said part of Bill C-22 would give authorities warrantless access to basic subscriber information. In fact, the threshold for authorities to obtain the information has been lowered, but would require authorization from a court.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

As separatist sentiment swirls across Alberta, the country has been holding it's breath and wondering: "will we face another separation referendum?" It seemed inevitable, as Premier Danielle Smith changed the rules to make putting a referendum forward easier. But a court decision rejected their petition on the grounds that Indigenous peoples who would be affected were not properly consulted. Smith has since announced a compromise, of sorts: a referendum on whether or not to have a separation referendum. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Ryan Jespersen, host of "Real Talk", an Alberta daily news and politics show, to get the perspective from the ground, and discuss how she has managed to anger both federalist and separatist Albertans.  You can listen to "Real Talk" with Ryan Jespersen wherever you get your podcast, or at https://www.ryanjespersen.com/ And you can follow the show on YouTube and all social media @RealTalkRJ We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Political tensions are rising in Alberta. Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the province will hold a referendum on whether to hold a subsequent referendum on secession from Canada. Division and debate has been stirred up between federalists and separatists. And those who want to leave argue that Alberta will be better off, more economically successful and have full control over its natural resources.  The Globe's editorial board did a reality check on some of the arguments for separatism. Oliver Moore, a member of The Globe's editorial board, is on the show to talk about why separatists want to leave Canada and to help us sift through the legal myths and realities around Alberta separatism. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 26, 2026BC Premier David Eby spars with Alberta over separtism and pipelines at the Western Premiers' Conference.Plus, Greater Victoria School Distict trustees get their job back due to government error.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

Canada and the province of Alberta are at a bit of a crossroads. While talks of separatism remain just talks, does this make Canada as a country appear weak? This is a big headline in Canadian federal politics. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins us to talk about this and other news from Parliament Hill that you should know about.

Premiers in B.C. and Ontario are calling out their colleague in Alberta for her "bad behaviour". This, as Western premiers gather in Kananaskis for their annual meeting on trade, the economy, energy security, defence and nation-building projects. Supriya Dwivedi digs into public statements from David Eby and Doug Ford in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (4:00). THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 1:03:00 | U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Americans are "disappointed and frustrated" at the lack of progress in trade talks between the two countries. Supriya lays out the political ramifications of fruitless negotiations (to this point). TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 1:13:00 | Jespo and Johnny see what Real Talkers are saying in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We get into the Vegas Golden Knights' domination of the Western Conference Final, and remember NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, dead at 41.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 1:41:10 | The Ben Stelter School Fundraiser is Canada's largest multi-school, student-led fundraiser, having generated more than $287,000 last year alone. They're rallying support for the Ben Stelter Centre for Proton Therapy and Neuroscience, Canada's first proton therapy centre slated to open in Edmonton in 2028. We feature this remarkable initiative in Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. SIGN UP YOUR SCHOOL: https://benstelterschoolfundraiser.com/ GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ GET A $50 CASINO BONUS FROM PLAY ALBERTA: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is giving people a choice this fall -- stay in Canada or begin the legal path toward a binding referendum on separation. Checkup has every angle covered including: reactions from Alberta, the rest of Canada, as well get expert analysis on the potential legal, and political ramifications to the premier's announcement this week.

Inside The House: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism (0:43) Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Our Energy Future: The LNG Question (16:10) David Keane, President of Keane Strategic Consultants, LLC Premier Danielle Smith puts Alberta separation up for a referendum; who's to blame? (31:57) Courtney Theriault, host of Midday on 880 CHED in Edmonton VPD cuts beach patrols this summer, despite a budget increase (47:46) Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaye Ganam breaks down Premier Danielle Smiths announcment with guests, Dr. Lisa Young, Thomas Lukaszuk, and Melissa Caouette, and we hear your reaction to the announcment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made an address about the separatism debate in the province. She said the government will add another question to the fall referendum, asking Albertans whether the province should stay in Canada or start the legal process for a separatism vote. Ryan Jespersen, Real Talk show host, media personality, event host and keynote speaker, has been keeping a close eye on this. He joins us now to break down the latest.

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign. On today's show: A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. 'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre. The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

In the first half of the twentieth century, the United States attempted to build a colony in the Philippines in its own image—one fraught with racist notions of what it means to be civilized, developed, and worthy of self-rule. These imported notions of race and modernity left a profound imprint on the nation. More recently, we have seen a menacing rise of Islamic "terrorism," political polarization, populism, xenophobia, and isolationism. Conventional wisdom has attributed this rise to a "failed state" or economic insecurity and cultural backlash. In ⁠Emotional Filipinos: The American Myth of the "Lazy Native" and Islamic Separatism in the Philippines⁠ (University of Georgia Press, 2026), however, Dr. George Baylon Radics explains this forgotten part of U.S. history with emotions as a driving force behind social action. The Philippines is currently experiencing the longest-running Muslim-Christian conflict in the modern world and an increasingly anti-Western populist government. By unpacking the role of emotions from the American colonial period to the present, Emotional Filipinos blurs the line between American colonizer and Muslim-Filipino "terrorist," highlighting the lasting effects of America's footprint in Southeast Asia. Radics humanizes this fraught history and reveals unexplored connections between past and present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose ⁠book⁠ focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on ⁠New Books with Miranda Melcher⁠, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Alberta premier Danielle Smith is calling a court ruling “antidemocratic” after judge struck down the petition which hoped to trigger a separatist referendum this fall. The ruling came in part because it found that the province failed to consult with First Nations whose treaty rights would be affected by a vote to separate. Still, separatist groups and the province are appealing the decision and looking to forge ahead.But how does Alberta's separatist movement stack up against other secessionist causes and how should Ottawa handle it? The Globe and Mail's Andrew Coyne joins us.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

You really can't avoid talking about Alberta separatism these days, but the conversation just keeps getting more complicated. To get some clarity, we wanted to find out how many Albertans actually want to leave Canada — and why some others may be supporting efforts to hold a referendum. Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with John B. Santos, a data scientist with Janet Brown Opinion Research, to go through the results of a poll CBC commissioned this spring.

The former Alberta premier tells us he's lawyering up — after a separatist group allegedly shared the personal information of millions of Albertans, including him.A rise in HIV infections prompts Manitoba to declare a public health emergency. The province's top doctor says solving that crisis will mean tackling its root causes.It's not completely clear whether Jeffrey Epstein wrote the suicide note media outlets are publishing today — but a New York Times reporter explains why the public deserves to see it.To celebrate the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada shares curated playlists with titles like "FrancoFunky" and "Ketchup Chips and Road Trips." A French academic is on trial for fraud, after winning a prestigious award in his field — an award he apparently made up, and gave to himself. A German YouTuber breaks the world record for solving a Rubik cube while in free-fall; he says his main strategy was not focusing on the fact that he could die. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that follows the adage "parachute first — ask questions later".

Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin say the latest controversy surrounding Alberta's separatist petition is rapidly escalating beyond a simple referendum debate, particularly after the alleged voter-list breach and doxxing of former premier Jason Kenney. Speaking with Alberta Edge host Falice Chin, Ruddy argued the episode undermines the separatist movement's credibility, while McLaughlin warned the turmoil could deepen divisions inside the UCP. Despite the tensions, both pointed to unusual alliances emerging across the political spectrum in defence of a united Canada. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alberta separatists say they have collected more than 300,000 signatures, well over the 178,000 needed to prompt the province to consider a referendum question. This comes after a court injunction forced a separatist group to shut down an online database built from an electoral list that contained the personal information of millions of Albertans. So what's next for Alberta's separatism movement? Our Alberta political panel joins us to break it down.

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The deadline to collect signatures has passed for the Stay Free Alberta petition. The leaders of the separatist movement say they have the support to force a referendum, but a court injunction may stop the process. Should Alberta hold a vote on separating from Canada? From separatists to federalists -- we hear the answer to that question from every possible perspective.

Is Alberta separatism being boosted by foreign “slop”? Today host Sam digs into a network of faceless YouTube channels pushing 51st state fantasies, grievance-fueled separatist content, and AI-generated political sludge that's racked up tens of millions of views. But is this covert foreign interference, or just click-farming wrapped in geopolitics?Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Chris Ross, Jen GersonBackground reading:Alberta government launches information campaign in support of fall referendum questions | CBC NewsJason Kenney warns Alberta independence movement could become ‘a real factor' in politics | The Globe and MailOn The Line: Jason Kenney on Alberta separatism | The LineAlberta is on a collision course with a dangerous political storm | DavebertaDutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getting millions of views - CBC NewsSLOPAGANDA ReportSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandVisit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.caDid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? This week we're talking to you about your social media habits. What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps?, etc.)Call in and let us know on Thursday April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET so mark your calendars!If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you've missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on and we'll give you a free month of Canadaland premium.It's crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we'll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes.If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started with mispronunciations-- saying "Regina" wrong, or saying "Atlanta" instead of "Alberta"-- but it spiraled into so much more. With their interest piqued, the Media Ecosystem Observatory began looking into a network of dozens of YouTube channels claiming to be covering Canadian politics from an Albertan perspective, and they found faceless, Dutch content creators to be behind the videos instead. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Chris Ross, Senior Analyst at the Media Ecosystem Observatory, who led the team looking into these channels, about what exactly they found. After the break, Caryn speaks with Chris Tenove, Assistant Director of the Centre for the study of Democratic Institutions at the University of British Columbia about the reliability of online platforms, and how lack of regulation could threaten Canadian democracy. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with economists Randall Bartlett and Jim Stanford about Canada's financial future and how to weather the economic challenges we faceLexicographer Kory Stamper explores the rich history of how Merriam-Webster dictionaries have defined colours, and what it reveals about the craft of definition itselfJournalist Tyler Dawson breaks down the history of Alberta's separatist sentiments, and why they're different todayAuthor Gyles Brandreth reflects on why Winnie-the-Pooh endures, 100 years after the fictional teddy bear made his book debut

Researchers have identified YouTube accounts starring people purporting to be Albertans, making the case for separation. But it turns out those content creators have never set foot in Wild Rose Country.Former Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole tells us what he's bringing to the table, as the Prime Minister convenes a new council on Canada-U.S. economic relations. Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' dinner this week, with a room full of journalists he's maligned for years. One of whom hopes her colleagues aren't mealy-mouthed at the meal. In 1907, Tom Longboat made history as the first Indigenous winner of the Boston marathon. Now his great-great grandson is trying to match his winning time. Bruce the parrot has gained the upper hand in his flock despite having lost his upper beak -- and because of what he's learned to do with his lower one.An "endless shrimp" promotion nearly sunk Red Lobster -- but now, a similar deal is back, and restaurant staff could not be more seasick about it. As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that's always skeptical of grand prawn-ouncements.

Separatism is in court (again), as several First Nations try to thwart a referendum on Alberta independence. The group collecting signatures to trigger a referendum on separation says it already has more than the required number of signatures. It expects the Smith government to put its question on the ballot, even if a judge rules against the petition.Meanwhile, Alberta's education minister has tabled a bill aimed at getting politics and ideology out of the classroom. It mandates that teachers present all issues in a neutral and unbiased way, and limits the display of flags in schools.And an effort to redraw Alberta's electoral ridings is drawing criticism. Two commissioners appointed by the UCP have mapped out boundaries of their own that are vastly different from the commission's majority report. It has both the Alberta NDP and the judge who chaired the commission warning the government not to go there.Jason Markusoff is in the West of Centre host chair this week. Joining him are Erika Barootes, former principal secretary to premier Danielle Smith; Annalise Klingbeil, who worked in Rachel Notley's government; and University of Calgary political scientist Lisa Young.Host: Jason MarkusoffGuests: Erika Barootes, Annalise Klingbeil, Lisa YoungProducer: Diane Yanko

Today on On The Line with your host Jen Gerson, we talk about the rise of Alberta separatism with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. This episode of On The Line is 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 cold demands technology no one else can deliver. See everything. Defend what matters. Dominion Dynamics. Learn more at DefendtheDominion.com.The former Conservative Party cabinet minister has become an unwitting spokesperson for conservative federalists in the province as the petition to generate enough names to force a separation referendum continues across Alberta. We talk about the deep roots of populism in Alberta, including the merger between the Wildrose and the old Progressive Conservative Party. Gerson asks the former premier some tough questions about how we got here. Why have generations of Alberta's leaders tried to tap the populist well? And will this vote be the time they tapped the anger of western alienation too deep. #Canada #Alberta #Separatism #JasonKenney #Populism #Referendum #thelinepodcast

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:20 - Don't mock Alberta separatism—it could get really serious, really quick, by Falice Chin   8:36 - Has collectivism poisoned the well of American conservatism?, by Michel Kelly-Gagnon   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk Alberta separatism on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, investigate The Narwhal's ongoing lawsuit against the RCMP on THE NORTH STATE, explore political activism of Olympic athletes on THE END OF SPORT and discuss the costs of Canada's growing partnership with India on THE BREACH SHOW.  The Harbinger Media Network includes 89 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

President of the Angus Reid Institute, Shachi Kurl breaks down new polling data that shows the number of Albertans committed to leaving Canada remains low, despite a number of events held by separatist around the province. Plus veteran strategists talk about how the separatist movement could play out politically across Alberta and the rest of the country.

We've got a special episode today of Cross Country Checkup. It is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. This week, the host Ian Hanomansing is joined by Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney for a special Ask Me Anything.

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The future of Alberta could either help strengthen Canadian interprovincial trade or mark a new chapter in America's history.Either way, the roadmap to the outcome has put our country's sovereignty at a threat. So much so that BC Premier David Eby called out separatists who went to the White House in recent weeks as 'treasonous'. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, however, struggled to denounce their actions out of fear of losing her voter base.Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Alberta NDP Leader, Naheed Nenshi, to break down Smith's current balancing act, how provincial politics plays a role in the future of Canada's sovereignty, and what he believes Ottawa should do to prevent the potential of foreign interference from south of the border. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

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

The US State Department has been coordinating far right separatists in Alberta--the imperialism threat to Canada is real. Denmark's debt weapon and the EU's anti-coercion instrument got Trump to temporarily back off of invading Greenland. Why is the fantasy of returning industrial manufacturing so important to the American far right (and some progressives)? The confession of a Biden administration adviser to supporting war crimes in Gaza. And just how bloody is drone warfare? New data from the Russia-Ukraine war reveals something on the order of World War I, with very little to show for it in terms of territorial conquest. Julia Gledhill, Van Jackson, and Matt Duss discuss all that and more in the latest episode of the pod.Subscribe to the Un-Diplomatic Newsletter: https://www.un-diplomatic.com/ Watch Un-Diplomatic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@un-diplomaticpodcast Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the individuals and not of any institutions.

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

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has weighed in on the separatism movement in Alberta. Bessent has said that the province is a “natural partner” to the U.S., and that it has “great resources”.While Bessent is certainly the most high profile U.S. official to muse about Alberta separatism, he hasn't been the only MAGA supporter to chime in. Donald Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon and Republican congressman Andy Ogles have also waded into the debate.Today we're asking why MAGA is eyeing Alberta separatism and whether it's a threat to Canada's national security.Joining us: Jason Markusoff, writer and producer for CBC Calgary, and Patrick Lennox, a national security expert who ran for the Liberals in the last federal election in Edmonton. We'll also hear from Jeffrey Rath, legal counsel and spokesperson for the Alberta Prosperity Project. That's the main advocacy group pushing for Alberta independence.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Alberta separatists are rallying to collect signatures to call a referendum. Meanwhile, with Francois Legault's resignation, and the separatist Parti Quebecois leading in opinion polls, a referendum is once again a real possibility in QuebecAre Alberta and Quebec's separatist movements a real threat to the unity of Canada? Plus, police officers charged in Manitoba, and fact-checking oil industry spin on CANADALAND. Host: San GrewalCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Max Fawcett Further reading: New poll suggests one in five Albertans would vote to separate | CBC News What Alberta separatist leaders are telling supporters at secession petition events - Edmonton Journal Alberta's independence movement is a global rarity: right-wing separatists - National PostHas Separatism Gone Mainstream in Alberta? | The Tyee Most Quebecers Oppose Sovereignty. Even More Reject Another Referendum | The Walrus 30 years after cliffhanger vote, Quebec separatists voice hope for independence Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians' anxiety: pollster - Toronto Star #1294 Oil For Dummies - CANADALAND [Podcast] FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC rails against peak oil demand threats, but its own investments bear watching | S&P Global Global oil demand won't peak until 2032, Wood Mackenzie report says | Reuters Junior officer charged alongside disgraced Winnipeg constable pleads guilty | CBC News Sponsors: MUBI: To stream great cinema at home, you can try MUBI free for 30 days at mubi.com/canadaland.Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.