Podcast appearances and mentions of stephen ledrew

Today's three minute interview focuses on a question many Canadians are asking - are we spending too much time worrying about Donald Trump while ignoring our own economic and political challenges at home?Stephen LeDrew is joined by Andrew Enns, Vice President of Leger, one of Canada's leading polling firms. Enns explains how Canadian public opinion has shifted since last year's “elbows up” moment, why anxiety remains high, and why Canadians may be overly preoccupied with U.S. politics instead of demanding results from their own leaders.The discussion covers east-west trade, internal barriers, economic follow-through, and whether Prime Minister Mark Carney's agenda is translating into action. It is a sober, data-driven look at where Canadian attention should be focused as political pressure builds in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen LeDrew speaks with Public Provocateur Robin Bredin about the escalating global conflict and the debate over whether military action against tyrannical regimes violates international law.Bredin challenges the argument from progressive critics that the current conflict is unlawful, asking whether regimes accused of repression, violence, and anti-democratic practices should be shielded by legal technicalities. The discussion touches on U.S. foreign policy, Donald Trump, Western leadership, and Canada's position in the broader geopolitical struggle.The conversation also addresses rising antisemitism in Canada and the importance of standing with Jewish communities amid growing tensions.Agree or disagree, this is a direct conversation about international law, moral responsibility, foreign policy, and the future of Western democracies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are land acknowledgements now mandatory at almost every public event in Canada - and what are they actually accomplishing?Michael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to challenge the idea that land acknowledgements are harmless or meaningless gestures. Westcott explains why these statements are not merely symbolic, but increasingly being used by activists, institutions, and courts to justify real-world political and legal outcomes.The conversation explores why so many Canadians privately disagree with performative rituals but feel pressured to comply, how conformity has replaced common sense in public institutions, and why speaking up now matters more than ever.This is a discussion about civic courage - asking what problem we are trying to solve, refusing to say things we don't believe, and understanding that most Canadians have not shifted nearly as much as they are told they have.

Stephen LeDrew is joined by Robin Bredin for a sharp and provocative discussion on political leadership in Canada - and why it has failed so badly.Drawing on history, classical references, and hard-earned political experience, Bredin compares modern Canadian leaders to figures from ancient Rome, examining hubris, detachment, and the dangers of leaders who believe they are above the people they govern.This episode explores how post-national thinking, performative politics, and moral grandstanding weakened national unity, why Canadians tolerated it for so long, and what happens when leadership becomes about image instead of responsibility.A blunt conversation about power, accountability, and why nations falter when leaders stop leading - discussions you will not hear in the legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Murray Simser, CEO of Citizn, about a question increasingly being asked in the United States – whether a civil war has already begun.Simser argues that this conflict will not resemble the American Civil War of the 19th century. There will be no clear geographic lines, uniforms, or battlefields. Instead, the primary theatre of conflict is online, where technology now wields more power to reshape societies than armies ever did.The discussion explores how social media has become the engine of modern civil conflict, allowing political and cultural battles to be fought without bloodshed – but with profound consequences. Simser explains why internal tension is inevitable as the United States transitions away from its post-World War II role as the world's dominant hegemon.They also examine the decline of American economic dominance, the rise of a multipolar world led by the United States, China, India, and the European Union, and why this shift is producing internal strain similar to what Britain experienced during the final decades of its own empire.A sober, unsentimental look at power, technology, and what civil conflict looks like in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with John Turley-Ewart, contributing columnist with the Globe and Mail, about one of the least discussed but most damaging problems in the Canadian economy - our inability to move goods to market.They begin with a striking example. Nutrien, one of Canada's most important resource companies, is building port capacity in Washington State because Canada cannot modernize or expand the Port of Vancouver. It is a decision that reflects a broader failure - regulatory inertia, bureaucratic paralysis, and a system that actively discourages building.Turley-Ewart explains why the Port of Vancouver matters far beyond trade statistics. Delays and inefficiencies increase the cost of transportation, drive inflation, and raise prices for Canadians. This is not just a business issue - it directly affects affordability, competitiveness, and Canada's ability to participate in global markets.The discussion turns to Prime Minister Mark Carney's Davos speech and his stated goal of getting Canada back to work. LeDrew presses the central question - does the federal government actually have the capacity and political will to dismantle the bureaucratic barriers holding the country back?They also examine Parliament's limited role, the concentration of power in the Prime Minister's Office, and the challenge of advancing major economic projects in a minority Parliament with a distracted opposition.At its core, this conversation asks whether Canada can still build big things - ports, pipelines, and trade infrastructure - or whether we will continue paying what Turley-Ewart calls an “incompetence toll” to other countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Keller, columnist with The Globe and Mail, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss whether Canada can overcome decades of red tape, regulation, and internal barriers that make it almost impossible to build pipelines, mines, energy projects, and major infrastructure.The conversation examines how Canada has made it increasingly difficult to get things done, from interprovincial trade barriers to professional mobility restrictions. Keller explains why Canada has gone in the wrong direction over the last 10 to 20 years, and what it would take to reverse course.They also discuss how pressure from Donald Trump has forced Canada to confront problems it long ignored, why provincial fragmentation weakens the country, and whether a national energy strategy is inevitable, even if it is called by another name.This is a pragmatic conversation about building, governing, and whether Canada can finally move past its own self-inflicted obstacles.Independent media depends on viewer support. If you value serious debate and honest analysis, please consider donating to keep these conversations going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with former Ontario MPP and radio host Peter Shurman about whether Canada needs to return to the polls.With Prime Minister Mark Carney reversing positions on China, foreign policy, and trade in a matter of months, Shurman argues that Canadians no longer have clarity about what the government actually stands for. He questions whether Parliament is fulfilling its role, pointing to infrequent sittings, sweeping legislation, and major foreign commitments made without meaningful parliamentary debate.The conversation also touches on minority government legitimacy, shifting global alliances, growing regional tensions in Quebec and Alberta, and whether Canada is drifting toward a more centralized and authoritarian political culture.At its core, this is a discussion about mandate, accountability, and whether Canadians deserve a renewed national debate on the country's direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Murray Simser, CEO of Citizn, about why Canada's democratic system is struggling in the modern era.Simser argues that Canadian democracy was designed for the 19th century but is now colliding with a 21st-century information environment dominated by social media, misinformation, and an overwhelming share of online voices. While Canada still has democratic institutions, he questions whether voters are equipped to make informed choices in an age where traditional media has lost authority and online extremism is multiplying faster than serious analysis can keep up.The conversation explores the difference between having a democratically- chosen government and having good governance, the consequences of poor policy decisions, the erosion of trust in institutions, and whether Canadians are being adequately prepared to participate responsibly in democratic life.This is a sober discussion about democracy, consent, education, and the risks of political decision-making in an age of digital chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Tate, Executive Director of IntegrityTO, joins Stephen LeDrew for a blunt conversation about crime, drug use, and the breakdown of public order in Canada.From open drug use to aggressive behavior in public spaces, Tate argues that cities like Toronto are suffering the consequences of policies that frame criminal behavior exclusively as a health issue. He explains how the erosion of enforcement, the defund the police movement, and a reluctance to confront repeat offenders have removed deterrence and left police unable to do their jobs.The discussion covers mandatory treatment, mental health care, incarceration, and the message being sent to families and children when disorder becomes normalized. Tate warns that compassion without boundaries has led to fear, frustration, and declining trust in institutions.This is a direct conversation about accountability, courage, and whether Canada is willing to defend public order and civic norms before the situation worsens.Independent media relies on viewer support. If you value honest debate and real solutions, please consider donating to keep these conversations going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's three-minute interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with China expert and author Charles Burton about the emerging global alignment between China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other authoritarian regimes - and why the next major conflict will not look like traditional war.Burton explains that Canada's real vulnerability is not overseas battlefields, but infiltration of critical infrastructure at home. From power grids and water systems to telecommunications and connected technologies, the next conflict could be fought through cyber disruption, supply chains, and digital control rather than bombs and troops.The discussion examines why Western countries continue to underestimate the scale of China's strategic planning, how authoritarian regimes exploit economic access and technology, and why Canadians may feel the consequences directly in their daily lives.This is a sober assessment of modern warfare, national security, and why Canada must start taking infrastructure protection seriously.Independent analysis you will not hear in legacy media.You can purchase the Beaver and the Dragon published by Optimum Publishing - https://www.amazon.ca/Beaver-Dragon-O... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's three minutes Stephen LeDrew speaks with Andrew Enns, Vice President of Leger, about Canada's fading sense of global influence and the growing anxiety many Canadians feel about the country's direction.Once seen as a serious middle power - active in World War II, Korea, peacekeeping, and global diplomacy - Canada now finds itself questioning its relevance on the world stage. Enns breaks down what polling reveals about public confidence, shifting alliances, and Canada's strained relationship with the United States.The conversation explores Canada's policy reversals on climate and energy, the credibility gap those shifts create internationally, and whether Canadians are prepared for the hard trade-offs required to rebuild military capacity and protect Arctic sovereignty in a more dangerous world.As global tensions rise and defense spending becomes unavoidable, this discussion asks a blunt question - if Canada does not assert itself, what real alternatives remain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling in for Stephen LeDrew, Former MPP and Broadcaster Peter Shurman speaks with Conservative strategist John Capobianco, Senior Vice President and Practice Lead at FleishmanHillard.Capobianco discusses Pierre Poilievre's decisive 87.4 percent leadership result at the Conservative convention in Calgary and why it signals strong party unity heading into a potential federal election.The conversation explores whether Mark Carney could trigger an early election, the impact of unresolved trade tensions, and why affordability, housing, and grocery prices remain the defining issues for Canadian voters. Capobianco also assesses Conservative momentum at both the federal and provincial levels and what it means for the road ahead.You can subscribe to Peter Shurman's Substack here - https://substack.com/@shurmanatorKeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's rant, Stephen LeDrew drops in while on holiday to ask a blunt question: why are Canadians so laid back about what's happening to the country?With 25,000 jobs recently lost, rising bureaucracy in Ottawa, and reports of a confidential deal with China under Mark Carney, LeDrew questions why there is so little public outrage. He raises concerns about transparency, trade with China, technology theft, and Canada's economic direction.LeDrew also addresses what he sees as a decade of cultural guilt narratives, arguing that constant accusations about Canada's past have left Canadians discouraged and hesitant to defend their own country. From interprovincial trade barriers to stalled pipelines and expanding federal bureaucracy, he argues Canada has drifted away from its traditional “can do” identity.This is not about nostalgia. It is about accountability, economic growth, democratic transparency, and restoring confidence in Canada's ability to build, trade, and compete.Three minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National security analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Joe Adam George joins Stephen LeDrew for a blunt discussion on Venezuela, authoritarian regimes, and why Canada and much of the West seem afraid to call bad actors exactly what they are.The conversation cuts through the noise surrounding Donald Trump and examines the reality on the ground in Venezuela – a country devastated by dictatorship, mass displacement, cartel violence, and foreign extremist influence. George explains how fixation on Trump has distorted Canada's judgment, allowing regimes like Maduro's to escape proper scrutiny.They also explore uncomfortable links between Venezuela, Hezbollah, drug trafficking, and Canada's own fentanyl crisis, raising serious questions about national security, foreign policy, and political will.A necessary conversation about leadership, accountability, and why Canada needs to stop outsourcing its moral clarity to anti-Trump reflexes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's rant, Stephen LeDrew argues that this is a consequential year for Canada, and the decisions made now will shape the country for generations.LeDrew pushes back on the idea that Canada can simply “go back” to what it once was. The genie is out of the bottle. But he also rejects the notion that Canadians must tear down everything that generations before them built through war, sacrifice, poverty, and hardship.The rant takes aim at post-nationalism, misinformation about Canadian history, and a culture that replaces facts with guilt. From drug policy and public disorder to school boards pulling books and politicians repeating false claims about slavery in Canada, LeDrew argues that too many institutions have lost their grounding in reality.He calls for Canadians to know their history, defend their culture, and debate ideas openly without censorship or intimidation. Disagreement should not mean silencing. Debate should not mean violence. And improvement should not require self-loathing.This is a call for better municipal, provincial, and federal government, and a reminder that Canada has the resources, intelligence, and moral foundation to do better if it chooses to.Three minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Keller, columnist at The Globe and Mail, joins Stephen LeDrew for a wide-ranging discussion on Canada's economic future, global trade, and the hard choices ahead.Keller explains the lesson behind Airbus – how smaller countries cooperated to compete against Boeing – and why that example is now being raised in Canadian policy discussions. The conversation explores whether Canada can realistically diversify its trade away from heavy reliance on the United States while remaining economically integrated with it.They also discuss Mark Carney's approach to cooperation among smaller economies, Canada's limited trade exposure to China, concerns around technology theft and surveillance, and whether carefully structured deals can avoid damaging Canada–U.S. relations.This is a grounded, pragmatic conversation about trade, sovereignty, and what economic survival actually looks like for Canada in the years ahead.Independent voices matter. If you value serious analysis and open debate, please consider supporting the work that keeps these conversations on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague joins Stephen LeDrew to break down what Canadians are actually paying under Ottawa's climate policies - and why costs keep rising despite promises to the contrary.McTeague explains why Canada still has two carbon taxes, including the lesser-known industrial carbon tax (OBPS) and the Clean Fuel Regulation, which adds cents per litre to fuel costs and thousands of dollars annually to household expenses. He also tackles the real-world impact on food prices, the Canadian dollar, and affordability.The conversation turns to electric vehicle mandates, the risk of deindustrialization, China's dominance in EV battery production, and what these policies could mean for Canadian jobs - especially in Ontario's auto and agricultural sectors.From farmers and truckers to families trying to make ends meet, this is a blunt, fact-driven discussion about energy, affordability, and economic reality in Canada.Support independent media and help keep these conversations going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling in for Stephen LeDrew, Former MPP and Broadcaster Peter Shurman speaks with former MP Michelle Ferreri about the growing speculation of a federal election and the state of Canadian politics.Ferreri argues that any election would be triggered by Mark Carney, not the Conservatives, and warns about the dangers of concentrated power and an erosion of parliamentary accountability. She also reflects on the Conservative convention in Calgary, Pierre Poilievre's leadership, and why affordability, food prices, and housing are dominating voter concerns.The conversation focuses on economic survival, public disorder, generational frustration, and why young Canadians are increasingly rejecting political narratives that ignore everyday reality.You can subscribe to Peter Shurman's Substack here - https://substack.com/@shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling in for Stephen LeDrew, Former MPP and Broadcaster Peter Shurman speaks with Conservative Bigshot John Capobianco, Senior Vice President and Practice Lead at FleishmanHillard.Capobianco reacts to Pierre Poilievre's decisive 87.4 percent leadership result, arguing it cements Poilievre as the unquestioned leader heading into the next federal election. He explains why Conservative unity is stronger now than at any point in recent years.The discussion shifts to Ontario politics, where Capobianco assesses Doug Ford's position following the provincial Conservative convention, his focus on infrastructure and housing, and why opposition parties face an uphill battle against a potential fourth term.A candid insider conversation on leadership, elections, and the future of Conservative politics in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling in for Stephen LeDrew, Former MPP and Broadcaster Peter Shurman sits down with former MP Michelle Ferreri to discuss the shifting political landscape in Canada.Ferreri shares insights from the recent Conservative Party convention in Calgary, where the surge of young people, women, and grassroots members surprised even longtime party insiders. She explains why affordability, housing, food prices, and public safety are driving a generational political realignment.The conversation explores how social media has changed political authenticity, why traditional voting assumptions no longer apply, and whether Canada's current malaise can really be blamed on external figures rather than more than a decade of domestic policy failures.A candid discussion about change, frustration, and where Canadian politics may be headed next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filling in for Stephen LeDrew, Former MPP and Broadcaster Peter Shurman delivers a rant on rising talk of Alberta separation and what it actually means.Shurman explains why Alberta is collecting signatures to allow a referendum, how equalization and federal redistribution fuel Western frustration, and why many Albertans believe they are paying more into Confederation than they receive back.He argues that while Alberta is unlikely to separate in the near term, the movement is about leverage, negotiation, and forcing Ottawa to confront uncomfortable realities. Shurman asks a provocative question: if Alberta had to join Confederation today under current terms, would it say yes?A blunt look at regional power, economic imbalance, and why Eastern Canada may be underestimating the seriousness of Western discontent.You can subscribe to Peter Shurman's Substack here - https://substack.com/@shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with China expert Charles Burton, author of The Beaver and the Dragon, about the scope of Chinese Communist Party influence operations in Canada.From the unusually large number of Chinese diplomats accredited to Canada, to reports of Chinese police stations operating on Canadian soil, to allegations of harassment and intimidation of Chinese nationals living here, this discussion examines what is actually happening beneath the surface.Charles Burton draws on his experience in China, academia, and policy circles to explain why Beijing places such a strong focus on Canada - including influence over political decision-making, access to universities and think tanks, and pressure on Canadian institutions to avoid confronting espionage and interference.The discussion also raises serious questions about Canadian Government unresponsiveness, intelligence warnings, and why security concerns have repeatedly gone unaddressed.This is independent analysis you will not find in legacy media.You can purchase the Beaver and the Dragon published by Optimum Publishing - https://www.amazon.ca/Beaver-Dragon-O... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen LeDrew delivers a blunt and uncompromising commentary on the push to “decolonize” Canadian institutions and what it means for the future of the country.From school boards to government agencies, Canadians are being told their history, culture, and institutions are illegitimate - often using taxpayer dollars. LeDrew questions why debate is no longer allowed in education, why dissenting teachers and academics are punished, and how performative politics has replaced honest discussion.This episode tackles land acknowledgements, academic censorship, identity politics, and the erosion of social cohesion in Canada. Stephen LeDrew argues that reconciliation has been replaced by ideology, and that Canadians are being discouraged from defending their own civilization, values, and shared identity.As Canada heads into a consequential year, this is a call for honest debate, cultural confidence, and the restoration of social cohesion - conversations you will not hear in the legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Gould, Executive Chairman of Aspenleaf, joins Stephen LeDrew to give a frank view from the West on rising frustration, representation, and the growing tension inside Confederation.Gould explains why many in Western Canada feel financially exploited, politically ignored, and vilified for the industries that help support the national economy. While pipelines dominate headlines in Eastern Canada, he argues the real issue is deeper – a sense of taxation without representation and the feeling that Ottawa benefits from Western prosperity while actively constraining it.The conversation explores the risks of internal division within Alberta, the dangers of shutting down open debate, and even the unthinkable question of whether the United States might successfully lure parts of Canada away.This is a sober, reality-based discussion about national unity, political discourse, and the consequences of refusing to confront uncomfortable truths.Independent media depends on your support. If you value honest conversations Canadians are not getting elsewhere, please contribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Tate, Executive Director of IntegrityTO, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the moment his taxpayer acknowledgement stunned councillors and activists during a recent City Hall meeting.Tate explains why he decided to confront what he calls years of performative politics, including land acknowledgements and the growing push for additional symbolic gestures, while property taxes, staffing levels, and municipal spending continue to rise. He argues that Toronto taxpayers fund the entire municipal operation yet have no sober voice in City Hall decisions.The conversation covers rising taxes, expanding bureaucracy, drug policy priorities, and the growing disconnect between elected officials and residents who pay the bills. Tate describes what it was like to be the lone contrarian in a room full of activists, and why he believes more Canadians are quietly fed up.This is a candid discussion about accountability, municipal governance, and who City Hall actually works for.Independent media relies on your support. If you value open debate and honest conversation, please consider donating to keep these discussions going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew is joined by Peter Shurman, former Ontario MPP and radio host, to discuss the legal and political fallout from the Federal Court of Appeal ruling on the Trudeau Government's use of the Emergencies Act.With the courts now confirming the Act should not have been invoked, the conversation turns to a question largely ignored in mainstream media - what happens to the Canadians whose bank accounts were frozen, trucks seized, jobs lost, or freedoms curtailed?Shurman argues that the issue is no longer about whether one agreed with the protests, but whether a government that acted unlawfully has a responsibility to compensate citizens who suffered real and lasting harm. He also addresses the balance between protest rights, public inconvenience, and the dangerous precedent set when extraordinary state powers are misused. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's rant, Stephen LeDrew takes aim at what he sees as a growing culture of guilt, distortion, and moral confusion in Canada.From insincere land acknowledgements to false claims about slavery in Canada, LeDrew argues that Canadians are being told to feel ashamed of a country and culture that was built on freedom, rule of law, and civic responsibility. He pushes back against calls to “decolonize” Canada, asking a simple question: what exactly is left if we tear down our own society?LeDrew addresses the idea that Canada is somehow uniquely guilty in world history, challenges widely repeated narratives about slavery, and warns that cultural self-loathing is being used to justify the erosion of laws, standards, and public order.The rant also turns outward, questioning Canada's growing openness toward China despite a history of technology theft, espionage, and economic harm to Canadian companies. Trade is one thing, LeDrew argues, but surrendering values, institutions, and common sense is another.This is not a call to violence, but a call to courage. A call for Canadians to stand up for their culture, obey the law, demand accountability, and stop excusing behavior that is tearing society apart.Three minutes. Straight talk. No apologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian politics are accelerating fast, and leadership perceptions are shifting just as quickly. In this three-minute interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Andrew Enns, Vice President of Léger polling, about Pierre Poilievre's standing with Canadian voters and whether the Conservative Leader can grow beyond his base.Enns explains why personal warmth may matter less than credibility, how voter patience with Prime Minister Mark Carney is already showing signs of strain, and why Poilievre still has work to do if Canadians are to see him as a Prime Minister rather than just an opposition leader. The discussion covers polling trends, generational divides, economic credibility, and whether slogans are enough in a year where voters want results.This conversation offers clear-eyed political analysis you will not hear in legacy media - focused on trust, leadership, and what Canadians are actually looking for as political pressure builds in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew is joined by Peter Shurman, former Ontario MPP and radio host, for a candid discussion about Canada's direction under Prime Minister Mark Carney.Fresh from Davos, Carney is being praised for his globalist vision and polished rhetoric. But Peter Shurman asks the harder question - Can any of this actually be delivered? From pipelines and energy policy to deficits, debt, and Canada's inability to execute major projects, this conversation cuts through speeches and focuses on results.This is independent analysis you will not hear on legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's three-minute conversation, Stephen LeDrew speaks with President of Optimum Publishing and political observer Dean Baxendale about the growing focus on Greenland, Arctic security, and how the United States now views hemispheric dominance in a rapidly changing world.Baxendale explains that this moment has little to do with personalities and everything to do with national security. As China and Russia expand their presence in the Arctic, the United States is reasserting control over its strategic backyard - including key Arctic routes between Greenland and Newfoundland.The discussion places Greenland within the broader context of American security doctrine, NORAD obligations, and Canada's slow response to emerging Arctic threats. It also challenges the assumption that the United States pays close attention to Canadian opinion when hard security interests are at stake.This is a clear-eyed look at geopolitics, Arctic defence, and why the world is entering a new era of strategic realism.Independent analysis you will not hear in legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to talk about why so many Canadians feel something is wrong - and why so few feel empowered to do anything about it.Westcott explains how a small but highly organized group of professional activists has learned to dominate public institutions, politics, and media simply by being the loudest voices in the room. Meanwhile, most Canadians - even those who strongly disagree with what they are seeing - remain silent, unsure of how to respond or where to begin.This conversation is about civic confidence, personal responsibility, and practical action. Not protests. Not placards. But knowing who represents you, speaking up when something feels wrong, and understanding how everyday Canadians can influence decisions that affect their communities and country.

In today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with John Turley-Ewart, contributing columnist with The Globe and Mail, about just how right P.M. Carney was about the end of the post WW2 rules-based order, and how Canada must up its game to survive.Turley-Ewart argues the speech was one of the strongest delivered by a Canadian prime minister in decades, not because of rhetoric, but because it acknowledged the hard truth - Canada is entering a period of global rupture where old assumptions no longer apply.They discuss that collapse of the comfortable post-war order, the end of Canadian naivete about trade and security, and why Canada can no longer assume allies will always step in. The conversation also turns to whether Canada is capable of doing what Carney outlined - cutting regulatory inertia, rebuilding infrastructure, fixing ports, and moving from complacency to execution.This is a clear-eyed discussion about sovereignty, purpose, and whether Canadians are prepared to meet the moment they are now facing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National security analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute Joe Adam George joins Stephen LeDrew to examine a deeply troubling and little-known reality - Canada produced more ISIS fighters per capita than the United States.Drawing on CSIS data, George explains how roughly 200 individuals with ties to Canada traveled to Syria to join ISIS at its peak, a figure that dwarfs the U.S. total when adjusted for population size. The discussion explores how radicalization takes root, the role of failed integration policies, economic disillusionment, and the consequences of political inaction.LeDrew and George also confront the uncomfortable questions Canada continues to avoid - why hate laws are not enforced, why known extremists are tolerated, and why political expediency has replaced public safety.A serious conversation about national security, social cohesion, and the risks of continuing to look the other way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Bredin joins Stephen LeDrew to open 2026 with a hard conversation about what has happened to Canada's social cohesion.As protests multiply and public discourse becomes increasingly fractured, Bredin argues that Canada has lost the shared values and common sense that once held the country together. From the erosion of civic traditions to the politicization of history, religion, and remembrance, this discussion examines how identity politics and cultural fragmentation are reshaping Canadian society.Stephen LeDrew and Robin Bredin explore how schools, media, and political institutions have changed, why Canadians struggle to agree on basic facts, and what has replaced the social cohesion that once defined the country.This is a wide-ranging, unapologetic conversation you won't find in the legacy media — and exactly why independent commentary matters as Canada heads into one of its most consequential years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's three-minute interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with China expert Charles Burton, author of The Beaver and the Dragon - How China Outmaneuvered Canada's Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty.Burton explains why Canada continues to misread Beijing's intentions, and why recent diplomatic outreach risks repeating the same mistakes. While some argue that closer engagement with China could offset economic pressure from the United States, Burton lays out why that assumption does not hold up - economically, strategically, or politically.The discussion covers Canada's limited trade exposure to China, the failure to enforce foreign influence safeguards, and why Canada lags behind allies like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia in confronting espionage and interference.This is a clear-eyed assessment of Canada's China problem, the risks to sovereignty, and why wishful thinking is no substitute for strategy.Independent analysis you will not hear in legacy media.You can purchase the Beaver and the Dragon published by Optimum Publishing - https://www.amazon.ca/Beaver-Dragon-O... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This rant looks past the knee-jerk reactions and media hysteria surrounding Donald Trump and Greenland and asks a harder question Canadians need to confront.The world is changing rapidly. History did not stop in 1945, and borders, alliances, and security arrangements have always evolved based on power, geography, and necessity.Greenland has not always been Danish. Nations have been built through purchase, negotiation, and strategic necessity. The United States bought Alaska from Russia. Florida from Spain. Denmark itself sold the Virgin Islands to the United States for security reasons.Meanwhile, Canada faces a growing and uncomfortable reality in the Arctic. Chinese and Russian activity is increasing, Canada's military capacity is weak, and our ability to defend our northern sovereignty is limited.Stephen LeDrew argues that reflexive Trump hatred is not analysis. Strategic thinking matters more than moral posturing. A secure Arctic, stable alliances, and realistic defence planning should matter to Canadians regardless of who occupies the White House.This is independent analysis you will not hear in legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National security analyst Joe Adam George of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute joins Stephen LeDrew to deliver a stark warning about extremism, radicalization, and Canada's growing security blind spot.Fresh from Washington, where he testified on ISIS-related threats, George explains why treating extremist demonstrations as harmless protest activity is a dangerous mistake. Decades of failed policy, poor vetting, mass migration, and political denial have created conditions where radicalization can grow openly - and governments at all levels are failing to act.The conversation also addresses the responsibility of political leadership, the role of community accountability, and the uncomfortable reality that ignoring early warning signs only increases future risk.This is a serious discussion about national security, public safety, and why Canada can no longer afford complacency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André Proulx joins Stephen LeDrew on Three Minutes for a blunt conversation about the state of the NDP, its leadership race, and whether the party still represents working Canadians.A longtime New Democrat and producer of the show, Proulx argues that the modern NDP has abandoned the working class in favour of ideological checklists, culture-war politics, and positions that actively oppose jobs in resource development and infrastructure. The discussion takes aim at recent comments from NDP figures opposing pipelines, the party's leadership criteria, and its growing disconnect from union members and blue-collar voters.Stephen LeDrew and André Proulx also explore where labour voters may go next, whether the NDP can recover, and what this shift means for Canadian politics more broadly.This is a conversation you won't hear in the legacy media - and exactly why independent shows like Three Minutes matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen LeDrew takes on the Venezuela debate and the reaction to Donald Trump's actions with a call for realism over outrage.As political voices on the left and right rush to moral certainty, LeDrew argues that Venezuela is a deeply complex geopolitical problem involving oil, China, Russia, human rights, and regional stability. No solution is clean, no option perfect, and simplistic slogans do nothing to protect people or prevent wider conflict.LeDrew also addresses the Canadian political hypocrisy surrounding foreign policy credibility and accountability - including the troubling role of sitting Member of Parliament Chrystia Freeland acting as an international economic advisor after a decade of failed domestic stewardship.This is a sober look at foreign policy, national interest, and why Canada needs higher standards in public life - without sanctimony, fear-mongering, or performative outrage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Tyrie, head of the Dominion Society, returns to Three Minutes to continue a frank and controversial conversation with Stephen LeDrew about remigration, immigration policy, and Canada's national identity.In this follow-up discussion, Tyrie explains what he means by remigration, why his organization believes Canada has changed too quickly under recent immigration policies, and how voluntary repatriation would work in practice. Stephen LeDrew challenges Tyrie on who decides who stays, who leaves, and whether preserving Canada's identity can be done without crossing into discrimination.The conversation also tackles accusations of racism, the idea of Canada as a post-national state, and Tyrie's vision for what he calls a Canadian renaissance.This is a discussion rarely heard in mainstream media - and exactly why independent platforms like Three Minutes exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the year comes to a close, Stephen LeDrew delivers a blunt New Year's Eve rant about where Canada stands and what must change in the year ahead.In this message, Stephen LeDrew calls out the lingering legacy of the Trudeau era still embedded in Ottawa - from bloated DEI bureaucracies to government waste, failed accountability, and recycled ministers with old ideas. He questions why Canadians are still paying for bad decisions, bad hires, and severance packages that should never exist.This is not a feel-good New Year's message. It is a call for honesty, accountability, and real change in Canada.Happy New Year from Stephen LeDrew and Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Tyrie, founder and chairman of the Dominion Society, joins Stephen LeDrew to explain a political movement most Canadians have never heard of - and why that may be intentional.In this conversation, Daniel Tyrie lays out the concept of meta politics, the belief that politics flows downstream from culture, and why changing Canada's political direction requires reshaping cultural assumptions first. He explains the Dominion Society's nationalist worldview, its focus on remigration, and why members believe mainstream political parties simply follow public opinion rather than lead it.Stephen LeDrew presses Tyrie on the most controversial aspects of the movement, including accusations of racism, immigration policy, and what remigration actually means in practice.This is a discussion you will not see in legacy media - and exactly why independent platforms like Three Minutes matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Today's Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with international model Miriam Mattova about what happened after a highly publicized incident in Toronto faded from the headlines - and how it became the start of a much more disturbing ordeal.Following the incident, Mattova began receiving dozens of online death threats each day, many directed not only at her but at her family. These threats were delivered through major social media platforms that claim to actively moderate hate and violent content. As the volume escalated, she turned to police for help, only to be told that her best option was to change her number and take precautions herself.LeDrew presses on the deeper issue - why threats of violence are treated as a digital inconvenience rather than a real public safety concern. Mattova explains how anonymity fuels abuse, why platform delays in providing user data undermine investigations, and how existing laws have failed to keep pace with modern technology.This conversation goes beyond one individual experience. It raises urgent questions about accountability, free expression versus criminal threat, and why victims of online hate are increasingly left to fend for themselves. As Stephen LeDrew makes clear, if threats against one group are tolerated, no group is ultimately safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Stephen LeDrew is joined by Mehtab Sangha, a first-year student at the Rotman School of Commerce, to talk about one of the biggest failures in Canadian education. Students graduate high school without knowing how to budget, save, or manage basic household finances. Mehtab explains what he did and did not learn before university, how much students rely on parents for financial literacy, and why schools should be teaching real-world money skills instead of leaving young Canadians unprepared.They also discuss life as a first-year commerce student, the realities of exams, and why pressure can motivate some students while overwhelming others. A candid look at the gap between what schools teach and what life actually demands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Eve is here, and Stephen LeDrew has a message for Canadians.In this Christmas Eve rant, Stephen LeDrew talks about why Christmas matters - whether you are Christian, secular, religious, or none of the above. Christmas is about joy, generosity, gratitude, family, community, and the simple act of wishing others well.Stephen reflects on the many ways Canadians celebrate Christmas, the importance of saying “Merry Christmas,” and why shared traditions help bring people together rather than divide us. He also recalls the late Toronto mayor Mel Lastman's unapologetic love of Christmas as a reminder that celebrating the season does not exclude anyone.This is a straightforward, common-sense Christmas message from Stephen LeDrew and Three Minutes - about joy, generosity, and embracing the spirit of the season.From all of us at Three Minutes, Merry Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.D.M. Stewart, author of The Prime Ministers, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss how history will judge Justin Trudeau after a decade in office. From personality politics to the rise of woke ideology, Stewart explains why Trudeau's tenure divided Canadians and how his approach to leadership differed from past prime ministers. The conversation tackles the long view of political legacy, the damage done to national unity, and the friction created by constant apologies for Canada's past.Stewart also raises a broader concern that Canadian history is no longer being taught in a meaningful or rigorous way. With high school students learning little about our past, he argues that misinformation spreads easily and citizens lose their understanding of what it means to be Canadian. This episode covers political memory, national identity and why knowing our past matters now more than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran broadcaster and former MPP Peter Shurman joins Stephen LeDrew to explain why Canada is facing an existential crisis. From stalled pipelines to broken regulatory systems to provinces openly resisting Ottawa, Shurman argues that Canada is drifting toward a future where the country barely functions as a single nation. As he so graphically puts it, we are held together by spit and bailing wire. If you value independent media that covers what legacy outlets ignore, please consider supporting the show so we can stay on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen LeDrew sits down with Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and longtime Canadian energy and public-policy expert, for a blunt discussion about Canada's immigration surge - and how it went from opportunity to chaos.The two break down how millions of temporary residents and workers were admitted to Canada with no screening, no skill requirements, and no national plan. Many have slipped through the system entirely. Others arrive expecting stability and opportunity - and instead fall into homelessness, drugs, or desperation.LeDrew and McTeague dig into:• Why Canada abandoned its successful, skills-based immigration model• How woke ideology and guilt-driven politics made Canadians afraid to defend their own institutions• How newcomers are being treated terribly because the system has collapsed• Why Canada has stopped respecting its own laws, culture, and standards• Why a complete reset of government direction - not small tweaks – is needed to rebuild the country• How taxpayer-funded activists and NGOs reinforce policy failure• Why accountability must return if Canada is to survive the next generationThis is a conversation you won't hear in legacy media - because the legacy media is funded by the Prime Minister's Office. If you value open debate and honest discussion, please consider becoming a channel member to keep this show on the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to expose why Canada keeps throwing billions at failing companies. From the half-billion dollars paid to Algoma Steel while laying off a thousand workers, to massive EV subsidies that have already failed, Swift argues that government handouts never work and never have. Lower taxes, less red tape and a competitive environment would do far more than any bailout. A candid look at why Ottawa keeps picking losers and how Canada can actually rebuild its economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.