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The Really Big Show with Jim Csek &Iain Burns

Jim Csek
Canada
Mark Carney
Canadian Economy
Donald Trump
Liberal Party
British Columbia
Pierre Poilievre
CBC
Inflation
United States
Liberal Government
Supply Management
Bill C-18
Climate Change
Ukraine
China
First Nations
Justin Trudeau
Immigration
David Eby

The Really Big Show is a Canadian news hour done differently. We discuss the news of the day through a Canadian lens with analysis and commentary from Jim Csek & managing editor Iain Burns. We translate the rhetoric into reality with common sense on the news that affects Canada, BC and our region. We are live five days a week around 9 am PST. Recorded sessions available on Youtube, X and many podc... more

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The Really Big Show had Dean Allison on this morning to discuss the upcoming Allison Inquiry.The Allison Inquiry is a step in the right direction Our nation desperately needs to heal from this very difficult period On September 8, 9, 10, 11 we begin ... more

Canada in crisis, the PM decides what a great time for a vacation.BC with a state of emergency.The Liberals have said the trade war is like a wartime crisis, and the August 19th deadline is upon us... so why not have the leader take a vacation.

Garry Clement | Transnational gangs exploit Canada’s immigration policy

‘We’ll take anything we can get’: Rare bit of good news for Canada’s economy. Who comes first: the Canadian public or 9,000 dairy farmers? Damning: Illiterate and innumerate Americans earn same or more than average UK worker.

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Gary Clement
Former RCMP officer, author, and security expert
Clement Advisory Group, author of Undercover, Canada Under Siege
Episode: Will Canada ever confront the liars?
Sylvain Charlebois
Food professor and commentator on food policy
Dalhousie/food policy analyst
Episode: ‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’
Sylvain Chalbaud
Food Professor (guest on show)
Food industry expert
Episode: Is it finally time to pass judgement on Carney?
John Carpay
Legal activist, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Episode: Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Martin Lavoie
CEO of Group Export in Quebec
Group Export
Episode: Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Pete Hoekstra
US ambassador (guest later in week)
United States government
Episode: Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Jasmine Lane
Media commentator
Episode: Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Ravi Parmar
BC Forest Minister for the BC NDP
British Columbia government
Episode: It’s ‘critical’: 10 million Canadians facing hunger
Lauren Cohen
Esquire, International Lawyer, Realtor, Investment Strategist
Plan B Pathways / Investing Across Borders
Episode: Thinking of Moving to the U.S.? Lauren Cohen Explains How

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Jim Csek
Co-host of The Really Big Show; long-standing voice on Canadian news and policy analysis
Iain Burns
Managing Editor and Co-host; leads analysis and commentary on news with a regional focus

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Canada Post ‘factually incorrect’ on $31M bonuses: Tory MP Dan Albas
Q: Are we getting information as to what the concession was? Have you been provided any information?
The guest explains the lack of disclosure and transparency around the deal, calling for the release of the agreement and evidence of its terms, including whether it aligns with fiscal constraints and any conditions tied to taxpayer money.
Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Q: What is the core critique of Canada's energy policy according to the hosts?
They argue that anti-energy policies and climate-driven regulation have reduced prosperity, increased energy costs, and harmed Canada's economy, with supporters of carbon capture being portrayed as pushing a costly, controversial solution.
‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’
Q: Why did you shift from being seen as an extremist to a more moderate reform posture on supply management?
Experience and a recognition that gradual, practical reforms may yield clearer benefits and reduce the risk of collapse within the dairy sector while preserving strategic assets.
‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’
Q: What would a more open dairy sector look like for Canada, and is reform politically feasible?
A move toward more competition, export readiness, and less centralized control—paired with protections for essential stakeholders—could enhance resilience, though the political obstacles and vested interests are substantial.
‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’
Q: Is climate change the main driver behind rising food prices, or are policy choices and market structure more influential?
It's a mix, but policy barriers, marketing boards, and market concentration are major factors that keep prices high and limit competition, even as climate-related factors play a role.

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A hard-edged Canadian current-events show that foregrounds analysis and commentary on national and regional issues through a skeptical, accountability-focused lens. Conversations repeatedly critique government policy, media narratives, and economic conditions, with a willingness to challenge political elites and question official narratives. Episodes frequently connect economics, energy policy, immigration, and constitutional questions to everyday life, offering a contrarian perspective that appeals to listeners who value independence from mainstream media and a strong emphasis on fiscal responsibility and national sovereignty. A notable strength is the steady presence of long-running hosts who bring a consistent, no-nonsense approach to po... more

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