In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew hears Michael Diamond of Upstream Strategy muse about Canada’s shifting political mood.

For years, Canadian politics has been dominated by what some critics described as a period of national self-criticism and historical guilt, with debates over colonialism, national identity, genocide, and Canada’s past dominating the conversation.

But Diamond argues that something may be changing.

He points to a growing resurgence of Canadian pride and patriotism, as well as new debates around national security, military spending, pipelines, and border enforcement.

Interestingly, Diamond suggests that Donald Trump’s presidency may have unintentionally forced Canada to confront some of these issues, pushing governments to take border security and defence spending more seriously.

LeDrew and Diamond discuss whether Canada is entering a new era of renewed national confidence — or whether the country is still struggling with its identity.

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Why haven’t the Iranian people overthrown the murderous regime — taking advantage of its weakened state due to the success of American and Israeli attacks?

In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Vahid Zourmand Baghban, an entrepreneur who has lived in Canada for many years after leaving Iran. Drawing on personal insight and lived experience, he explains the harsh reality behind one of the most pressing geopolitical questions today.

For decades, the Iranian regime has ruled through fear, violence, and control. But as recent events intensify — including external military pressure and growing international scrutiny — many are asking: why isn’t this the moment for revolution?

The answer is more complicated — and more disturbing — than most realize.

Vahid describes:

• The scale of violence used to suppress uprisings
• Reports of mass killings during protests
• Why fear still dominates everyday life in Iran
• The role of leadership, communication blackouts, and uncertainty
• And why some Iranians may be waiting for outside intervention

This conversation sheds light on the human cost of dictatorship — and the difficult reality behind calls for revolution from the outside looking in.

Is Iran on the brink of change — or is the brutal, murderous regime still firmly in control?

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In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with author Jerry Amernic about his book Sleepwoking.

Amernic examines the recent wave of historical re-interpretations in Canada, including controversies surrounding figures like Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas. Across the country, statues have been vandalized, institutions renamed, and historical figures slandered.

Amernic argues that the claims used to justify these changes are based on misinformation or incomplete history.

Why do these narratives spread so easily? And why are governments, universities, and media institutions so quick to accept them?

LeDrew and Amernic discuss the role of social media, activism, and modern political culture in shaping how Canadians understand their past — and why it’s more important than ever to separate fact from fiction.

Three minutes. Direct. Unfiltered.

You can purchase Sleepwoking here - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1775239942

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