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Brave New Normal

Jason James
Canada
China
United States
Mark Carney
Immigration
Iran
Charlie Kirk
Bill C-2
Freedom Convoy
Donald Trump
Bill C-8
Fentanyl
Artificial Intelligence
Minneapolis
Canada–united States Relations
Westminster System
Bill C-9
Digital ID
Charter Of Rights and Freedoms
MAID (medical Assistance In Dying)

Brave New Normal is a podcast hosted by Jason James. Every episode focuses on current events and interesting ideas emerging in the world of culture, politics and more. bravenewnormal.substack.com

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Bruce Pardy is professor of law at Queen’s University, senior fellow with the Fraser Institute and executive director of Rights Probe. We discuss the coordinated effort between Danielle Smith, Mark Carney and the Liberals to stop Alberta’s bid for in... more

Sam Cooper is an investigative journalist and publisher of The Bureau. We discuss the many contradictions in Mark Carney’s political rhetoric, the warning signs coming from the Trump administration, and China’s increased proliferation of subversion o... more

David Krayden is a journalist, contributing writer for Human Events, The Blaze and Post Millennial, and host of the Stand On Guard news show. We discuss Danielle Smith’s new political conundrum, Alberta’s struggle against the long arm of the Carney L... more

Karla Joy Treadway is an entrepreneur, political commentator and host of the Sovereign CEO podcast. We discuss the Native American Chiefs who stepped in on behalf of Mark Carney to stop Alberta independence, Danielle Smith’s political long game, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Dimpee Brar
Writer and political commentator
Various American publications (e.g., The Federalist, National Post)
Episode: Ep. 129 - Dimpee Brar: How Canada was Culturally Hijacked
Ariel Delouya
Former Canadian diplomat
Episode: Ep. 127 - Ariel Delouya: A Former Canadian Diplomat on the Elbows Up Delusion
David Krayden
Commentator and journalist
Episode: Ep. 125 - David Krayden: Mark Carney's Liberal Dictatorship
Grant Newsham
Colonel (ret.) and author, security analyst specializing in China
Center for Security Policy
Episode: Ep. 124 - Col. Grant Newsham: China's Unrestricted War Against America
John Carpay
President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF)
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Episode: Ep. 122 - John Carpay (JCCF): Creating the Conditions for White Nationalism
Leo Silva
Former DEA special agent and author of Reign of Terror
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (former)
Episode: Ep. 121 - Leo Silva: Hunting the Deadliest Cartel in Mexico
James Lindsay
Author and commentator known for mapping cultural Marxism to woke ideology
New Discourses
Episode: Ep. 118 - James Lindsay: Mapping Communism and the Woke Right
Yao Zhang
China-born dissident who arrived in Canada in 2009 and speaks about life under CCP, cultural revolution, and social controls
Independent dissident, former Mainland China resident
Episode: Ep. 117 - Yao Zhang: Warning from a China Dissident
Sam Cooper
Journalist and contributor cited for geopolitical analysis and reporting
The Bureau (thebureau.news)
Episode: Ep. 116 - Sam Cooper: Canada Gets Epstein'd in China

Host

Jason James
Host of Brave New Normal

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Amazing character

    Had the pleasure of meeting Jason yesterday completely by chance. Had a good chat about my background . Got introduced to his podcast. Solid guy. Solid podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C3504
    Canadaa year ago
  • Brilliant!!!!

    Another awesome episode!!!! Thank you. Hearing fellow Canadian patriots like you gives me hope bro.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ev905
    Canada2 years ago
  • Sam Cooper

    Good job James. Keep getting Sam Cooper on. Canada is being subverted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antonik D
    Canada2 years ago
  • Meghan Murphy interview was 🔥

    Thanks for interviewing the great Meghan Murphy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taichoocha
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great Conversations

    Jason is punching above his weight (as a fairly new podcaster) in the guests that he attracts. Some very big names! He is the type of interviewer that I like in that he lets his guests speak with few interruptions. You must also follow Jason on X or Substack as his essays are brilliant and very well written!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleenquiltstoo
    Canada2 years ago

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Consistently delivers high-caliber guests, from journalists to policy insiders.
Clear-eyed host who lets guests speak, enabling deep takes on complex topics.
Topical and provocative conversations that attract a highly engaged, policy-minded audience.
Audiences appreciate the sharp, evidence-based analysis and willingness to challenge elites.

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#55
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Apple Podcasts
#180
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#33
South Korea/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#168
South Korea/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 090 - Steve Robinson: China's Organized Crime Arrives in Maine
Q: Are these organized crime activities isolated to cannabis, or is there indication they're involved in fentanyl and other drugs?
Fentanyl rackets in New England appear to be dominated by Dominican groups, with limited overlap with Chinese networks; however, proceeds from cannabis trafficking are believed to fund narcotics and human trafficking, showing a broader pattern of criminal activity connected to these networks.
Ep. 090 - Steve Robinson: China's Organized Crime Arrives in Maine
Q: So Steve, what is happening in Maine?
There's a confluence of economic decline, globalization, and a legal cannabis market that created a ripe environment for Chinese criminal groups to establish and expand operations, using cash-heavy real estate acquisitions, money laundering, and illicit grow facilities.
Ep. 100 - Sam Cooper: Exposing Canada's Deep State
Q: What is McKinsey's role in Canada's policy landscape, especially regarding China and state-owned enterprises, and why is this connection important for understanding the ferries deal?
McKinsey has been implicated in advising both Western and Chinese state-owned entities, including advising on the Chinese military buildup in the South China Sea; this background helps explain why Barton's leadership and the firm's involvement in Canada's Infrastructure Bank are controversial and potentially problematic for national policy integrity.
Ep. 100 - Sam Cooper: Exposing Canada's Deep State
Q: Who is funding the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and what does that say about the control behind this loan to British Columbia?
Taxpayers fund the Infrastructure Bank, and concerns hinge on the founding leadership (Dominic Barton) and the involvement of McKinsey staff—raising questions about conflicts of interest and whether private advisers have undue influence over a crown entity.
Ep. 100 - Sam Cooper: Exposing Canada's Deep State
Q: Sam, I want to start with the premise of your story and the reason why you wrote the op-ed. Why does this BC Ferries deal matter, and what was the theater around it in our federal government?
The issue matters because the ferries are being built in a Chinese shipyard with ties to civil-military fusion, raising national security concerns, and the door is opened to questions about who funded the deal, what Ottawa knew, and whether there was a cover-up or misinformation from officials like Chrystia Freeland.

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A thoughtful, analytically driven show that centers on current events at the intersection of culture, politics, and international affairs. Episodes frequently dissect geopolitics, national security, and policy debates through rigorous source-driven conversations with journalists, diplomats, legal scholars, and policy insiders. The cadence is brisk, often challenging guests to connect rhetoric to real-world consequences, with a willingness to critique established narratives and propose reformist ideas. A notable strength is its breadth of guest perspectives—from investigative reporters to former officials—paired with a host who guides audiences through complex topics with clarity. This combination makes it a compelling listen for professiona... more

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