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Western Standard Shows

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The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.

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Latest Episodes

Political advisor Patrick Poilievre tells Hannaford that Calgarians want reform – but apathy, bureaucratic bloat and city hall’s unresponsive culture stand in the way.

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Derek Fildebrandt and Nigel Hannaford are joined by Alise Mills, and Lindsay Wilson, filling in for Cory Morgan on this week’s episode of The Pipeline. The panel breaks down the results of Alberta’s recent municipal elections and dives into the chaos... more

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Lindsay Wilson of Link Strategies fills in for Cory Morgan this week, unpacking the recent municipal elections and asking the big question: should Bill 20 stay or go?

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Ottawa claims power when they want to stop projects — but none when it’s time to lead.

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Amber Ruddy
Vice President at Council Public Affairs
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Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Is This Municipal Election Really About the Candidates or About Control?
Stephen Carter
Political strategist known for his work with various political candidates.
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Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Is This Municipal Election Really About the Candidates or About Control?
Ian Brodie
Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
University of Calgary
Episode: HANNAFORD: Could the Alberta Teachers’ Association pull a TBA trick?
Professor Frances Whittoson
Professor and advocate for free speech, recently assaulted while speaking at universities.
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Alberta needs less talk and more action from Premier Smith
Allison Pejovic
A constitutional lawyer whose work is funded by the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms
Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms
Episode: HANNAFORD: Canada just gave away its public health sovereignty
Sonia Sharp
Calgary mayoral candidate
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Sixties Scoop saved lives
Glenn Blackett
Constitutional lawyer funded by the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms.
Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms
Episode: HANNAFORD: Campus free speech strangled by workplace ‘safe space’ laws
Leo Knight
Former police officer and justice issues commentator
Primetime Crime
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Carney government floundering
Dr. Tim Sargent
Economist and former federal Deputy Minister, now Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: HANNAFORD: Buy now while prices last

Hosts

Nigel Hannaford
Host of Hannaford, a weekly politics show
Cory Morgan
Senior columnist and host known for his critiques of government policies and discussions on political issues
Derek Fildebrandt
Publisher of The Western Standard

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • No new shows for a month!

    Where are the new shows!

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    Boko 99
    Canada9 months ago
  • Where are the new shows?

    No new shows for 3 weeks. Let me guess, you need to sign up for a membership ? Oh well onto the next.

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    Qwrgniuffhiutfbjiyfv
    Canada9 months ago
  • WS subscriber.

    I pay for a yearly WS subscription solely for the podcasts they release.

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    5
    newera59fifty
    Canada3 years ago
  • Typically Canadian

    Listening to a grumpy old man caricature rattle on about PPC talking points is boring. I enjoyed some things I learned here about the Trucker smearing and violence perpetrated against innocent Canadians by our own elitist government, but I have no interest in listening to misinformed globalist propaganda about our FARMER RUN (not GOVERNMENT run or subsidized) food supply that ONLY serves a top 10 Canadian billionaire milk plant monopolist Lino Saputo and Laurentien Elite multigenerational polit... more

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    M.Y. Ready
    Canada4 years ago
  • Why 5?

    intro music , Off the top of the dome and going deep. Thanks for this .

    Deeman

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    Dyxn
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the independent and critical approach towards government policies and enjoy the long-form discussions with expert guests.
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There is a mix of strong positive sentiments about the content and informative discussions but some negative feedback around specific hosts' presenting styles.

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CORY MORGAN SHOW: Is This Municipal Election Really About the Candidates or About Control?
Q: Stephen, how much do you think that voter fatigue played into the election?
Stephen noted that voter turnout was down across various metrics and attributed this to a combination of significant distractions including a recent teacher strike and the federal election.
CORY MORGAN SHOW: Is This Municipal Election Really About the Candidates or About Control?
Q: Amber, how was your involvement with this municipal cycle compared to other municipal cycles?
Amber described her role in this municipal cycle as being more of an observer, having just come off a federal campaign. She felt that the system put in place aims to provide transparency and organization.
HANNAFORD: Could the Alberta Teachers’ Association pull a TBA trick?
Q: Are they fighting for the right to teach kids what they want to teach?
Everyone wants to get paid for the work they want to do and not have oversight, which influences the decisions to strike.
HANNAFORD: Could the Alberta Teachers’ Association pull a TBA trick?
Q: Do you think 89% of Alberta teachers actually hate the Smith government?
There's always going to be conflict between the provincial government and the teachers, as the teachers always want more and the province needs to manage its funding.
CORY MORGAN SHOW: Alberta needs less talk and more action from Premier Smith
Q: Can you give a little background on what happened in Winnipeg recently?
Professor Whittoson explains her experiences of being surrounded and assaulted while attempting to facilitate a discussion on free speech issues at the University of Winnipeg.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Standard Shows

What is Western Standard Shows about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast engages with contemporary political and social issues in Canada, particularly focusing on the landscape of Western Canada. Frequent discussions revolve around various topics including immigration, education reform, housing crises, and the dynamics of federal and provincial policies. The hosts often critique government actions and propose conservative viewpoints on civic responsibilities, self-governance, and fiscal policies, tapping into a mix of expert analysis and personal commentary. A notable aspect is its commitment to free speech and independent journalism, which resonates with listeners looking for an alternative perspective on mainstream news coverage.

The show features a range of guests from different sectors, includi... more

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Recent guests on Western Standard Shows include:

1. Amber Ruddy
2. Stephen Carter
3. Ian Brodie
4. Professor Frances Whittoson
5. Allison Pejovic
6. Sonia Sharp
7. Glenn Blackett
8. Leo Knight

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