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  • Yesterday · 42 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | The bigger question: What happens after the vote?

    Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer are joined by Avenue Magazine co-owner and publisher Käthe Lemon to look beyond the slogans surrounding Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum. They discuss the moderate middle, Western alienation, economic uncertainty, Alberta’s relationship with the rest of Canada and why the bigger question may be what happens after the vote. The conversation asks whether Albertans can turn frustration into a more strategic plan for lasting change. Learn more at NationofPeople.com. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Sunday · 26 min

    HANNAFORD: AI is getting smarter fast. Should that scare us?

    Nigel Hannaford is joined by Western Standard reporter Leah Mushet to look at what AI is actually doing right now, from helping guide complex surgeries to producing confident but false information. They discuss the promise of medical AI, the fears raised by industry insiders, the risks of relying too heavily on tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and why checking the original source still matters no matter how convincing the technology sounds. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Sunday · 1 hr 4 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Is Danielle Smith betting Alberta’s future on Carney’s promises?

    Danielle Smith is putting growing faith in Mark Carney’s promises to deliver a new pipeline and improve Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa, but the piece questions whether political goodwill is enough to secure Alberta’s long-term economic future. Josh Andrus fills in for Marty this week as he discusses that a single project does not resolve deeper concerns over federal power, equalization, investment uncertainty and the lack of lasting structural change, and asks what protects Alberta if Ottawa’s priorities shift again. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Saturday · 46 min

    THE PIPELINE: There is no reconciliation without TRUTH

    Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Wiechnik and B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan break down British Columbia’s political chaos, from the snap election and Conservative rebound to land claims and property rights. The panel also tackles a controversial B.C. court ruling on illicit drugs, Truth and Reconciliation Day, unanswered questions surrounding Kamloops and a proposed West Coast oil pipeline.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Saturday · 46 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: The Kamloops child burial issue is a hoax!

    If we are forced to observe a holiday calling for truth, then let’s say the truth out loud.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Friday · 34 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Can participatory democracy put power back in the hands of the people?

    Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer are joined by participatory-democracy expert Peter Macleod to explore what government could look like if citizens had a more direct role between elections. The discussion examines decentralization, citizen guilds, government accountability, elections, the judiciary and a proposed system that places sovereignty and responsibility more directly in the hands of the people. Learn more and explore the ideas behind A Nation of People at NationofPeople.com. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 30 · 50 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Can Alberta and Indigenous nations build a new path to prosperity?

    Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer are joined by former Blood Tribe chief Roy Fox to explore whether Alberta and Indigenous nations can build a new relationship centred on economic development, self-sufficiency and shared prosperity. The discussion looks at life on reserve, governance, Ottawa’s role, resource development, consultation, land title and new ideas for Indigenous funding and participation. They also consider whether Alberta could help lead a broader model that gives Indigenous communities more control while clearing the roadblocks holding back major projects and investment. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 27 · 1 hr 1 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Trump warns Canada’s immigration problems are ‘TOO BIG TO HANDLE’

    Marty Up North looks at Donald Trump’s latest criticism of Canada’s immigration system and his claim that the country is “destroying itself” through mass immigration. Marty also weighs Alberta’s proposed health-care fees for some new arrivals, B.C.’s snap election, Danielle Smith’s gas-tax pause, the countdown to Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum and the latest developments at the United Nations. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 27 · 28 min

    HANNAFORD: Carney has until Christmas to deliver the goods

    Nigel Hannaford speaks with Yaroslav Baran about how long Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strong polling can last without concrete results. They discuss Carney’s major-projects agenda, the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, federal spending and the political case for calling a snap election while his approval remains high. Baran says the window could close quickly if promised investment and a U.S. trade deal fail to materialize. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 26 · 46 min

    THE PIPELINE: Did David Eby call the election too soon?

    David Eby has called British Columbians back to the polls two years ahead of schedule, setting up a five-week battle after months of turmoil inside the B.C. Conservatives. Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Naylor and Alex Zoltan break down Eby’s timing, the newly reshaped Conservative opposition, senior NDP departures and the issues that could determine whether the early election works as Eby intends. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 26 · 46 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: The independence movement isn’t going away no matter what

    Cory Morgan says Alberta’s independence movement will not disappear after the Oct. 19 referendum, regardless of the result. He argues that supporters can respect the outcome while continuing to make their case, and says the deeper political and constitutional frustrations driving the movement will remain unless Canada addresses them. Morgan also looks at what independence advocates may need to change if Option 2 falls short and why he believes the debate over Alberta’s future is far from over. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 25 · 35 min

    Canada’s political crossroads: How did we get here?

    Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer take a step back from the daily headlines to ask a bigger question: how did Canadian politics reach this point, and where is it heading next? They trace the political and cultural shifts that shaped today’s Canada, from postwar materialism and the rise of globalist politics to Trump-era backlash, regionalism and Alberta’s growing frustration with the status quo. The discussion also looks at power, political cycles and what Alberta’s role could be in whatever comes next.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 22 · 20 min

    FILDEBRANDT: Would you spend $2,500 to fight a $75 ticket?

    A $75 parking ticket turned into a much bigger fight after Derek Fildebrandt says the City of Calgary repeatedly refused his requests to challenge it in court. He brought in former Alberta justice minister and attorney general Jonathan Denis, who says the legal work involved would have cost roughly $2,500. The ticket was eventually dropped, but the case raises a bigger question: how many people simply pay questionable fines because fighting City Hall costs far more than the ticket itself? »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 21 · 30 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Has Canada LOST CONTROL of immigration?

    On this episode of A Nation of People, Natalie and Randy examine how Canada’s immigration system expanded, why temporary and permanent admissions have become such a political flashpoint, and whether provinces should have more control over who arrives and the services newcomers receive. They also discuss integration, Canada’s principle-based culture and whether rapid population growth is putting too much pressure on institutions that were never built for this pace of change. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 20 · 23 min

    HANNAFORD: Reining in activist judges | Why the notwithstanding clause exists

    Nigel Hannaford speaks with Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms president John Carpay about judicial power and why he says the notwithstanding clause is an important democratic check on the courts. Carpay argues Section 33 should not be treated as an unusable “nuclear option,” but as part of the balance between elected governments and judges. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 20 · 58 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Is Carney flirting with the EU a good idea?

    Marty looks at Mark Carney’s push for closer ties with the European Union as Canada’s trade fight with the U.S. intensifies. He also breaks down the NDP’s Calgary-Shaw byelection win, what it could mean for Danielle Smith and the UCP, new estimates on the cost of Alberta independence, changing interest rates, rising diesel prices and the latest escalation in Canada-U.S. trade tensions. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 20 · 47 min

    THE PIPELINE: Carney pulls Canada closer to Europe

    Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Nigel Hannaford and Cory Morgan break down the EU’s unprecedented proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” a status whose details are still undefined. The Pipeline panel also looks at the NDP’s Calgary-Shaw byelection win and a new government-commissioned report examining the potential costs and economic consequences of Alberta independence. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 19 · 46 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: Cult-like land acknowledgement chants must end

    Land acknowledgements are pervasive, divisive and degrading. It’s time to end the practice. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtube For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtube Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 15 · 31 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Canada’s trade war is forcing us to ask: Who are we?

    As Mark Carney looks to Europe and other global markets amid the worsening Canada-U.S. trade war, Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer ask how Canada became so dependent on its southern neighbour in the first place. Royer says decades of economic complacency, weak investment and growing reliance on the American market left Canada dangerously exposed when Donald Trump turned toward protectionism. They also examine what makes Canadian political culture different from the U.S., how the 1982 Constitution changed that relationship and whether Canada can rebuild its economic independence. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • September 14 · 1 hr 2 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: 25 years after 9/11, Canada is a very different country

    Marty looks back 25 years after 9/11 and reflects on how the attacks changed the world and a generation. He also weighs in on Mark Carney, the worsening Canada-U.S. trade fight, Alberta politics, the Dean Allison inquiry and the federal Conservatives’ push for a united Canada. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

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