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Western Standard Shows

Western Standard
Canada
Mark Carney
Alberta
Alberta Independence
Calgary
Alberta Independence Movement
Pierre Poilievre
Pipelines
British Columbia
NDP
Donald Trump
Danielle Smith
Justin Trudeau
United States
Tariffs
Independence Movement
Quebec
Israel
Liberal Party
China

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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Marty asks what comes next for Alberta independence after the court ruling, and whether the rules around a referendum are being changed as the movement gains momentum. He also looks at the Alberta Prosperity Project encouraging supporters to buy UCP ... more

Harper-era immigration insider John Weissenberger on how the Trudeau government replaced a proven, merit-based points system with low-skill chaos, exploding non-permanent residents and court-driven citizenship giveaways – and why a disciplined return... more

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Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss Alberta’s alleged carbon tax agreement with Ottawa, and how Alberta independence advocates are being portrayed in mainstream media. The panel also weighs in on ethnic bloc politi... more

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Cory talks about how negotiations to develop the provincial economy are going nowhere. It’s time to use the stick.

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Eric Duhaime
Leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec
Conservative Party of Quebec
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Alberta independence campaign must clean itself up
Kent Priebe
Lead pastor at Centre Street Church, Calgary
Centre Street Church
Episode: HANNAFORD: Pastor of Canada’s largest church raises alarm over Bill C-9
Alex Zoltan
BC reporter
The Western Standard
Episode: THE PIPELINE: Carney’s debt-backed wealth fund
Farouk El-Sagir
Paul's Pizza owner
Paul's Pizza
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Carney’s new slush fund is another indication that Canada is broken
George Ramsay
Victoria-based writer who contributed a piece on land acknowledgments
C2C Journal, Western Standard
Episode: HANNAFORD: Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada
Greg Wilson
Professional engineer, wrote a piece in C2C Journal
CTC Journal / C2C Journal
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Alberta’s ridiculous high-speed internet scheme is robbing taxpayers
Joseph Varner
Senior fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Center for North American Prosperity and Security; former director of Policy to Canada's Minister of National Defense in the Harper government; West Point Modern War Institute affiliate
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: HANNAFORD: Putting the oil storage squeeze on Iran's revolutionary guard
Nigel Hannaford
Former Western Senate opinion editor
The Western Standard
Episode: THE PIPELINE: Can Poilievre survive?
Michael Bonner
Former policy advisor and political strategist; historian and author
Atlas Strategic Advisors; Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Episode: HANNAFORD: Ottawa is trying to redefine what it means to be Canadian

Hosts

Nigel Hannaford
Host of political analysis shows with a focus on Alberta and Western Canadian issues; affiliated with Western Standard.
Derek Fildebrandt
Publisher and political commentator associated with Western Standard; frequent panelist on policy and governance topics.
Cory Morgan
Host of Cory Morgan Show; prominent Western Canadian political commentator and policy analyst.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • No new shows for a month!

    Where are the new shows!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Boko 99
    Canadaa year 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Qwrgniuffhiutfbjiyfv
    Canadaa year ago
  • WS subscriber.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    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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    1
    M.Y. Ready
    Canada4 years ago
  • Why 5?

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

    Deeman

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dyxn
    Canada4 years ago

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Some listeners criticize production value and pacing, but appreciate the depth of analysis and guest expertise.
Listeners value the unfiltered, long-form discussions with guests and sharp policy insights.
Guests with strong regional and policy expertise help the show stay relevant for Western Canadian audiences.

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HANNAFORD: Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada
Q: How do these examples in Ontario school councils illustrate the enforcement of a particular viewpoint?
He details cases where speaking against land acknowledgments resulted in administrative pushback, suspensions, or policy changes, highlighting the tension between policy aims and individual speech rights.
HANNAFORD: Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada
Q: What happened to you in university that made you sensitive to land acknowledgments and compelled speech?
Ramsay describes a personal experience of feeling pressured in coursework to accept land acknowledgments as inherently beneficial, which led him to critique the performative aspect and seek a more open discourse.
HANNAFORD: Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada
Q: Can you just explain why you care about this?
Ramsay argues the core issue is the suppression of critical thinking and open discussion in universities, where rubrics and groupthink push students toward a single narrative rather than encouraging diverse viewpoints.
HANNAFORD: Putting the oil storage squeeze on Iran's revolutionary guard
Q: What is the relationship like between the IRGC and the regular Iranian military, and why does that distinction matter?
The IRGC has become the dominant force in Iran's external leverage and internal security, with deep distrust between it and the regular armed forces; this split makes the regime more vulnerable to internal fractures if economic pressure or leadership purges impact the IRGC's base of support.
HANNAFORD: Putting the oil storage squeeze on Iran's revolutionary guard
Q: Mr. Varner, first question. Do we know what's actually happening now on the water in the Straits?
The Iranians are facing a blockade-like situation with US naval activity, while the Strait remains highly contested; the discussion frames this as part of a broader strategy rather than a simple, short-term move.

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This show provides brisk, opinionated takes on Canadian politics with a strong Western Canada focus. Episodes regularly cover Alberta independence, energy policy, federal-provincial relations, and debates over immigration, healthcare, and national budgets, often through a libertarian-leaning, market-oriented lens. A standout trait is the blend of sharp political critique with long-form guest discussion, frequently featuring guests tied to Western Canada policy, energy, or political organizing. Listeners who want bold takes on governance, energy strategy, and regional autonomy will likely find it compelling, though production quality and partisan framing may be polarizing for some audiences.

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Recent guests on Western Standard Shows include:

1. Eric Duhaime
2. Kent Priebe
3. Alex Zoltan
4. Farouk El-Sagir
5. George Ramsay
6. Greg Wilson
7. Joseph Varner
8. Nigel Hannaford

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