My guest this week is Shaun Newman, host of the Shaun Newman Podcast out of Lloydminster, that wonderful city that straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. His podcast pulls in opinions and observational insights from a wide variety of guests. As he joins me today, he shares bits of his life journey through an early hockey career and into the role of podcaster, grappling along the way with issues of faith and politics. We discuss the current crises and challenges facing Canadians and especially the mood in Alberta regarding issues of independence, sovereignty, equalization payments and resources.

Visit Shaun’s website and access his podcasts here: https://theshaunnewmanpodcast.com

My guest this week is Dr. John Redekop, author, professor and outspoken advocate for Christian values in public policy and social structures. We speak about the importance of a proper education that not only passes on knowledge but also supports parents and provides traditional moral guidance for young people as they navigate current trends. Dr. Redekop speaks directly about SOGI-123, the BC curriculum that has pushed LGBT+ ideology on schoolchildren . . . and the urgency and importance of speaking up and holding politicians accountable for the decisions they make that affect young lives.

Learn more about Dr. Redekop and read many of his insightful articles at: https://johnhredekop.ca

Or write to him at: jhredekop@shaw.ca

My guest this week is Mr. Paul Bootsma, Policy Coordinator for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). We discuss his policy work at the CFFO and how the organization advocates for farmers with both the federal and provincial governments. We also discuss the current issue of waste at some small abbatoirs (slaughter facilities) in Ontario where there seems to be a pattern of excessive condemnation of animal carcasses by provincial inspectors, raising cost for both farmers and abbatoir owners.

Learn more about the CFFO at: https://www.christianfarmers.org

My guest this week is long-time friend Harold Jonker of Jonker Trucking. Harold drove the lead truck into Ottawa in the 2022 Truckers Freedom Convoy and had up to 12 trucks involved over the course of the event. Until last week, Harold was facing charges related to his participation; but last week, a court in Ottawa ruled that he was innocent of all charges. In this episode, Harold gives thanks to God for the victory and for helping him through this difficult season. It was a real pleasure to hear how he and his family faced the unknown, trusting in the Lord for the outcome and the strength to carry on . . . in spite of the false and vindictive attempts of the government to punish him and other truckers for their legal protest of unjust regulations.

My guest this week is Katie Pasitney, spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, BC and daughter of Karen Esperson, owner of the unique ostrich research farm. Katie tells us about their ongoing fight with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) that wants to cull, kill, depopulate and eliminate their 400 healthy ostriches. The ostriches have already survived an attack of Avian Flu and offer promising scientific opportunities to develop alternative methods of fighting Bird Flu without resorting to mRNA vaccines or massive culls. The CFIA has already killed over 8.7 million farm birds in BC and seem intent on killing these ostriches but refuse to test them for the flu. Hundreds of supporters have visited the farm and want to protect this unique herd of animals.

Learn more or contribute to legal costs at: https://saveourostriches.com

Mr. Lloyd Manchester, of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, has written some excellent open letters, one to the Prime Minister and one to the BC Leader of the Opposition. You can read them here:
https://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/KCSA-ltr-Carney.pdf
https://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/Ltr-Rustad-05-16-25.pdf

If you’d like to write a letter to politicians, challenging them to speak up about the CFIA’s intrusive and unscientific approach, these are excellent examples.

My guest this week is my good friend, Mr. Ron Gray, former National Leader of CHP Canada. We discuss the recent federal election, the shocking reversal of public opinion during the campaign, the sad state of journalism in Canada and some of the less-known but very concerning details of our new Prime Minister’s holdings in Brookfield Asset Management.

My guest this week is Barry Neufeld—a battle-scarred veteran of the culture wars—who has been dragged through the biased and misguided BC Human Rights Tribunal for the past seven years for making the accurate statement that the gender ideology being forced on children in BC public schools is a form of child abuse. Barry is still facing another hearing on May 21 but he continues to stand strong. In this episode, Barry also speaks about his amazing encounter with a troubled young drama teacher—Justin Trudeau—long before he entered politics.

To help Barry with legal costs of his battle against state-sanctioned child abuse, cheques can be mailed to:

The Rights and Freedoms Fundraising Society

PO Box 21004

Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A9

E-transfers can be sent to:

donatebarryneufeld@rightsandfreedoms.org

Text messages can be sent to:

604-798-9425

Websites:

https://BarryNeufeld.com

https://RightsandFreedoms.org

My guest this week is Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We discuss the results of the 2025 Election, the changing polls and the capacity of voters to be manipulated by fear and events. We also discuss the surprising loss of Pierre Poilievre’s seat in Carleton and the likely impact of Mark Carney’s policies on taxpayers.

Learn more about the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) at: taxpayer.com