The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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

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.