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Western Standard Shows

Western Standard
Canada
Alberta
Mark Carney
Alberta Independence
Alberta Independence Movement
Danielle Smith
Calgary
United States
British Columbia
Israel
Donald Trump
Pipelines
UCP
Pierre Poilievre
Ottawa
Iran
Political Violence
BC Conservative Party
Canadian Politics
NDP

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 breaks down Trump’s latest tariff hit on Canada, why Mexico was spared, and the calls for unity coming out of the First Ministers’ meeting in PEI. He also weighs in on Doug Ford’s latest shots at Trump, secrecy around the Gordie Howe Bridge agr... more

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“Instead of taking computer science, get a trade.”

That's Gwyn Morgan’s blunt advice for young people watching their career plans collapse under the advance of artificial intelligence. The former EnCana president, a man who built one of North Americ... more

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Cory Morgan is joined by Lindsay Wilson, Nigel Hannaford and Dave Wiechnik to discuss Corus moving Alberta news production to Toronto, media trust, free speech, the “fascist pancakes” controversy, Trump’s tariff pressure, Carney’s secret bridge toll ... more

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The Assembly of First Nations is a lobby group getting over 90% of its funding from taxpayers only to blow most of it on salary and travel. Let them fund their group themselves.

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Recent Guests

Peter Davoduk
Representative, Red Deer Dream Centre
Red Deer Dream Centre
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: It’s time to defund the Assembly of First Nations
Duane Bratt
Political scientist from Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University
Episode: Independence Debate with Derek Fildebrandt and Duane Bratt
Derek Fildebrandt
Debater advocating Alberta independence
Former Wildrose/UCP public figure, Alberta politics activist
Episode: Independence Debate with Derek Fildebrandt and Duane Bratt
Edgardo Sepulveda
Utilities Economist
MacDonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: HANNAFORD: Hands off Alberta's electricity
Jeremy Farkas
Calgary Mayor
City of Calgary
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Nationalizing oil pipelines isn’t a victory for any but socialists
Derek Fildenbrandt
Publisher
Western Standard
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Nationalizing oil pipelines isn’t a victory for any but socialists
Josh Anders
Guest coordinating Western Standard event logistics
Western Standard
Episode: CORY MORGAN SHOW: Nationalizing oil pipelines isn’t a victory for any but socialists
Gayle Ng
Calgary home school mother advocating for Canadian Christian heritage
Calgary, Alberta (as represented)
Episode: HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty
David Wiechnik
Senior Alberta columnist, filling in for Dave Naylor
The Western Standard
Episode: THE PIPELINE: Why is Pride so gay?

Hosts

Cory Morgan
Host of the show; news editor and commentator focusing on Western Canadian politics and independence discussions.
Nigel Hannaford
Host contributing to political commentary and analysis on provincial-federal dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • No new shows for a month!

    Where are the new shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Boko 99
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada2 years 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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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Praises for unfettered discussions on Western Canadian policy and independence topics.
Listeners appreciate long-form, deep-dive discussions with guests and callers.
No new shows for a month; audience notices gaps and seek consistency.
Production quality is a common point of feedback alongside strong content.
Some criticisms focus on pacing and audio production; listeners value substance over form.

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Talking Points

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CORY MORGAN SHOW: It’s time to defund the Assembly of First Nations
Q: Can you describe what Red Deer Dream Centre offers and how it's funded?
It is a 30-bed, five-month residential program that is faith-based but not coercive in faith; funding comes from a mix of Alberta government support for beds and privately funded beds, with emphasis on transparency and community funding to reduce barriers to entry.
HANNAFORD: Don't like AI? Get a trade
Q: What trades would you recommend, and do we have them in Alberta?
A broad range of trades—from metalworkers to technicians who fix machines and perform in-person services—will be in increasing demand; these are tasks that cannot be replicated by AI, and Alberta has space to grow this workforce.
HANNAFORD: Don't like AI? Get a trade
Q: Bitter harvest, you seem to have come down hard on the opportunity side. Why?
The point is that as AI and automation displace some white-collar paths, there will still be strong, in-person demand for trades and services; getting into trades provides durable employment that AI cannot easily replace.
CORY MORGAN SHOW: Carney’s bailouts will sink Canada
Q: Maybe lay out what happened with the ambush piece and how it unfolded.
Jerry Amarnik explains how he was invited for an interview, how the producers tried to present it as legitimate and honorarium-based, and how later it emerged as a satirical ambush planned to undermine certain figures, with CBC involvement later acknowledged as problematic.
HANNAFORD: Bill C-34 is building Canada’s digital surveillance state
Q: Why is this considered a slide toward a surveillance state?
Because the combination of a powerful regulatory body, enforcement by private companies, data retention requirements, and broad cabinet-directed powers could enable pervasive monitoring and control of online activity, eroding privacy and chilling free expression.

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

The program consistently centers on Western Canadian politics, with a strong focus on provincial autonomy, energy policy, and the federal-provincial power balance. Episodes frequently analyze Alberta's independence movement, constitutional questions, court rulings, and the practicalities of governance, often featuring guests who bring policy or advocacy perspectives from fiscal accountability to regional sovereignty. A notable pattern is the direct-host, sharp-perspective style that blends preprocessing with audience-driven calls and promotional plugs for regional media and initiatives. This combination offers long-form, opinionated explorations of contemporary policy tensions, especially around energy, taxation, and independence campaigns,... more

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1. Peter Davoduk
2. Duane Bratt
3. Derek Fildebrandt
4. Edgardo Sepulveda
5. Jeremy Farkas
6. Derek Fildenbrandt
7. Josh Anders
8. Gayle Ng

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