{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66182a06c58fa000170aeb7a/67be8cb903ca0341bda9f255?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wexit, Annexation & The America Fund: A Deep Dive with  Alberta/Canada Separatist and 51st State ‘Guy” Peter Downing from Alberta","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66182a06c58fa000170aeb7a/1740540902495-3f2cedc8-4f4c-44e4-979b-a319a15d2db8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this explosive episode, Dean sits down with&nbsp;<strong>Peter Downing</strong>, the founder of&nbsp;<strong>Wexit</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>AmericaFund.ca</strong>, who wants Alberta—and maybe all of Canada—to join the United States. Some call him a&nbsp;<strong>patriot</strong>, others call him a&nbsp;<strong>traitor</strong>, but one thing is certain: Peter is passionate about breaking away from Canada.</p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6a8/72.png\">&nbsp;What would Canadians gain (or lose) by becoming the 51st state?</p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6a8/72.png\">&nbsp;Who is backing The America Fund, and what’s their real agenda?</p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6a8/72.png\">&nbsp;Why does Peter Downing admire Donald Trump, and what role do religion and conspiracy theories play in his worldview?</p><p>We dig deep into his motivations, his vision for Alberta, and whether Canadians actually support annexation. Buckle up—this one gets wild.</p><p><br></p><h2><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f464/72.png\">&nbsp;<strong>Who is Peter Downing?</strong></h2><p>Peter Downing is the founder of&nbsp;<strong>Wexit Canada</strong>, a political movement advocating for Western Canadian independence, and&nbsp;<strong>AmericaFund.ca</strong>, an organization pushing for Alberta to join the U.S. A former&nbsp;<strong>RCMP officer</strong>, Downing has been a controversial figure in Canadian politics, often stirring debate with his anti-Trudeau, pro-separation rhetoric. His campaign is fueled by economic frustrations, particularly in the oil and gas sector, and a deep-rooted admiration for&nbsp;<strong>Donald Trump</strong>.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Crier Media"}