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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Paul Micucci and Mike Wixson break down the extraordinary international pursuit of Ryan Wedding — and why most Canadians only began to grasp the true scale of his crimes when U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly named him. From organized crime links to cross-border law enforcement coordination, this conversation exposes how deep the case really goes and why Canada largely missed the warning signs until American officials stepped in. This is a must-watch discussion on crime, accountability, and the gaps in how major criminal cases are communicated to the Canadian public.

Canada’s military is facing serious questions — from espionage charges inside the ranks to whether the Armed Forces are truly prepared for modern conflict. In this episode, we break down a high-profile investigation and expose deeper issues inside Canada’s defense apparatus. Hosted by TPL Media, this conversation features Brian Isted, a former Canadian Armed Forces intelligence operator and military analyst, offering insider context on military justice, operational secrecy, and life inside the CAF.

In this episode, we cover:

• The CAF espionage case involving intelligence operator Matthew Robard

• How “Special Operational Information” laws are expanding — and why it matters

• Concerns about military police investigations and accountability

• Canada’s military readiness, morale, and housing crisis

• Why new gender-inclusive uniforms could actually improve morale

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• (00:00:00) - Canadian Armed Forces New Year's Eve Interview
• (00:00:56) - Canadian Forces Intelligence Officer Arrested on Espionage Charge
• (00:06:56) - Fooled by Nature: Danny Fortin's False Charges
• (00:10:35) - Matt Flanagan's Case
• (00:15:49) - Canadian Armed Forces Unveils Gender Conforming Uniform

Mike Wixson sits down with Franco Terrazano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to break down Canada’s escalating cost of living crisis — and why Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to be downplaying its real causes.

From food prices to housing costs to taxes, Franco explains how runaway government spending is driving inflation and shrinking the purchasing power of everyday Canadians. If you’re wondering why life keeps getting more expensive despite government reassurances, this conversation lays it out clearly.

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• (00:00:01) - When Can't Even Buy a Grocery Bag in Canada
• (00:01:04) - Canada's cost of living crisis
• (00:03:33) - Mark Carney on Canada's housing affordability crisis
• (00:07:57) - Ontario Liberal MP on Food Prices
• (00:10:58) - The Stages of a Cost of Living Crisis
• (00:17:01) - Canadian Taxpayers Federation on Government Regulations

Why does every family gathering turn into everyone staring at their phones? In this conversation, we unpack the psychology behind holiday doomscrolling—and why it’s not just “bad habits,” but burnout, overwhelm, and survival.

Host: Jim Lang Guest: Sim Chhabra — Registered Therapist, Horizon Within (CBT, anxiety, emotional regulation)

In this episode, we cover:

• Why smartphones become an emotional escape during holidays

• How each generation uses phones differently to cope with stress

• The carbs, protein, fats framework for managing energy (and doomscrolling)

• Practical alternatives to phones that actually recharge you

• How to reduce family tension without shaming or controlling behavior This episode reframes phone use—not as disrespect—but as a signal of depleted energy.

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• (00:00:04) - Is Social Media Inviting the Phone to the Holidays?
• (00:05:13) - Gen Z: The Digital Pacifier
• (00:10:40) - Cognitive Reframing and the Carbohydrates
• (00:12:01) - Proteins and How to Restore Your Energy
• (00:15:46) - Film as a Family Activity
• (00:18:53) - How to Talk to Yourself About Your Phone Use the Santa Technique
• (00:23:15) - Jim Sim on the Holidays

Canada isn’t losing its freedoms overnight — it’s happening quietly, bill by bill. In this episode of The Weekly Take, we break down how politics, trade, culture, and policy are reshaping daily life for Canadians faster than most realize. Hosted by Jonathan Harvey, this episode delivers a sharp, wide-angle analysis of Canada’s biggest political stories of the week — from expanding surveillance laws and USMCA trade risks to homelessness, MAID, Gen Z activism, and the cultural erosion of Christmas.

In this episode, we cover:

• How six federal bills are incrementally expanding surveillance and speech control

• Why Canada enters USMCA renewal talks weak, divided, and tariff-exposed

• The moral and political implications of expanding MAID to minors and infants

• Why homelessness is accelerating nationwide, not just in big cities

• How Gen Z global uprisings are reshaping Canadian streets and politics

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• (00:00:00) - Canada's Political News: Week Three
• (00:00:41) - How Six Federal Bills Are Turning Canada Into a Police State
• (00:03:35) - Canada's creeping restrictions on freedom
• (00:06:21) - Canada's Negotiations for USMCA Renewal
• (00:11:30) - Canada's assisted dying for infants
• (00:15:49) - Canada's homelessness crisis spreads from big cities
• (00:20:12) - Gen Z protests are reshaping Canada
• (00:22:45) - Reclaiming the Spirit of Christmas During Hard Times