Canada just recorded a 0.3% GDP contraction — one of the steepest monthly declines since 2022. In this episode of True Patriot Love, we break down what’s really happening beneath the headlines and why this slowdown has been years in the making. Host Paul is joined by Mike Wixson to unpack Canada’s shrinking productivity, falling GDP per capita, and what history tells us about escaping deep recessions.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Canada’s GDP fell 0.3% in October and which sectors collapsed

• How government spending has been masking deeper economic weakness

• Canada ranking last among OECD countries for GDP growth forecasts

• The widening GDP per capita gap between Canada and the U.S.

• Lessons from South Korea, Iceland, Australia, Germany, and the Great Depression

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Canada’s public transit systems were built to move cities forward — but today, riders are opting out in record numbers. In this episode, we unpack why billions in funding haven’t translated into safety, reliability, or public trust. Host Mike Wixson sits down with Paul Micucci and Jeremy Grimaldi to examine falling ridership, rising crime, and the leadership failures crippling transit systems in Toronto, Vancouver, and beyond.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why TTC ridership is down 118 million riders from its peak

• How billions in annual subsidies still fail to deliver safe transit

• The growing link between crime, mental health, and transit use

• Why people now prioritize owning a car just to escape transit

• What cities like London and New York do differently — and why Canada won’t

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Canada’s political landscape is being shaped by forces far beyond our borders—and some closer to home than many realize. In this episode of The Weekly Take, we break down seismic global and domestic developments that will directly affect Canadians’ economy, culture, and democratic voice. Host: Jonathan Harvey, political commentator and analyst, unpacks the week’s biggest stories—from a dramatic U.S. intervention in Venezuela to cultural, economic, and governance crises unfolding here in Canada. Find him across social media: @ItsJonathanHarvey

Key Topics Covered:

• Venezuela’s Turning Point: How the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro could reshape global energy markets and impact Canada’s economy

• Men’s Health & Masculinity: Why Canada faces a growing crisis among men—and how ideology may be making it worse

• Education & Democracy: How school board consolidation is stripping parents and voters of real influence

• Chrystia Freeland & Ukraine: Conflict-of-interest concerns surrounding Canada’s role in Ukraine’s reconstruction

• Trump’s USMCA Demands: Why U.S. pressure on dairy, media, and digital laws could actually benefit Canadian consumers

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