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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Is Canada honestly doing as well as the Prime Minister says?

In this Friday Rant, Stephen LeDrew takes a hard look at the growing gap between political messaging and everyday reality. While Ottawa insists the country is on the right track, many Canadians are feeling the opposite — especially at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in their monthly bills.

Canada has the resources, talent, and energy to be thriving. So why does it feel like people are falling behind?

LeDrew argues that the problem isn’t just global pressures — its domestic policy, burgeoning bureaucracy, and a failure to fully develop Canada’s economic potential. At the same time, he raises serious questions about political credibility, including MPs crossing the floor and what that means for public trust.The people of Petrolia are not stupid, like Gladu states.

The conversation then shifts globally — to Iran, U.S. foreign policy, and the role Canada plays in reacting to both. Are Canadians too quick to dismiss uncomfortable realities simply because of who is involved?

This is a blunt, unfiltered take on:

- Rising costs of living in Canada

- Government growth vs economic growth

- Energy, resources, and missed opportunity

- Political trust and shifting loyalties

- Iran, global conflict, and Canada’s response

Whether you agree or not — this is a conversation worth having.

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Why are politicians saying one thing — and doing the exact opposite?

In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew is joined by Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and one of Canada’s most trusted voices on energy and affordability, for a blunt discussion about political integrity, rising costs, and a growing disconnect between Parliament and the public.

The conversation begins with a controversial floor crossing — a long-time Conservative suddenly aligning with the Liberals, despite previously opposing them. McTeague doesn’t hold back, questioning not just the decision, but what it says about the culture inside Canadian politics.

But this goes deeper than one politician.

As grocery prices climb, gas costs remain high, and the Canadian dollar weakens, many Canadians are asking why a resource-rich country can’t control its own economic destiny. McTeague argues the answer lies in failed policy choices, missed opportunities in energy, and a government increasingly out of touch with reality.

In this interview:

• The truth behind political floor crossings
• Why public trust in Parliament is eroding
• Canada’s failure to leverage its energy resources
• The real reasons behind high gas and grocery prices
• And why many Canadians may be ignoring warning signs

This is a wake-up call — not just about politics, but about where Canada is heading.

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This is a preview of a 10-minute conversation with former Toronto mayor John Tory.

In this discussion, Stephen LeDrew challenges John Tory on the biggest questions facing Canada’s economy.

Why haven’t we started new pipelines?

Why do projects take years — even decades — to build?

And why does Canada struggle to remove interprovincial trade barriers that hold back economic growth?

Tory argues that one year in government is not enough to judge Prime Minister Mark Carney, while LeDrew pushes back, saying Canada has become a country that studies problems instead of solving them.

This clip is just the first few minutes of a much longer conversation.

👉 Members get the full 10-minute interview, including the debate on:

• Pipelines and national energy policy

• Canada’s regulatory system

• School boards and failing education governance

• Whether Canada’s bureaucracy is blocking economic growth

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Stephen LeDrew speaks with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, about whether Canada’s government bureaucracy has grown beyond control.

Swift argues that overregulation, public sector union power, and the steady expansion of government agencies and third-party activist funding are choking economic growth. She explains how past governments reduced the size of the public service, why political will is often lacking, and what it would take to shrink bureaucracy without crippling essential services.

The discussion explores federal and provincial spending, public sector incentives, economic decline relative to other jurisdictions, and the looming risk of fiscal correction if reforms are delayed.

A direct conversation about big government, public sector unions, economic competitiveness, and whether Canada can restore efficiency before external pressures force change.

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In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Dr. Michael Bonner about the growing size of government in Canada — and why public trust in institutions appears to be declining.

As federal and provincial bureaucracies expand, Canadians are seeing rising concerns around crime, drug policy, judicial rulings, deportation stays, and the limits of the Charter. Bonner argues that a philosophical shift has taken place in Canada, one that prioritizes individual autonomy without emphasizing civic obligation.

The discussion explores the role of the judiciary, parliamentary supremacy, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and whether courts have expanded their authority beyond interpretation into policymaking.

Are Canadians losing confidence in their institutions? And if so, how does a democracy restore accountability?

A direct conversation about big government, judicial power, public trust, and the future of Canadian democracy.

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