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Tariffs, truckers, and tent cities—what do they all have in common? In this episode, Russ connects the dots between Trump’s tariffs, Trudeau’s Freedom Convoy response, and the lingering legacy of Occupy Wall Street. From economic populism to emergency powers, we explore how movements on the left and right are starting to sound eerily similar—and why that might be a sign of deeper structural issues.We also break down:Why many former protesters are now defending the very institutions they once opposedThe parallels between Bernie Sanders and BlackRock’s BessentThe risks of emergency powers and regulatory overreach in CanadaWhat Poilievre and Harper said at the latest Conservative rally—and what it really means

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This week, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sparked outrage with comments about the "biological clock," leading some to label him anti-women—echoing criticisms of JD Vance in the U.S.

But was it really that offensive, or just an uncomfortable truth about modern family formation?

Meanwhile, firings are everywhere—Conservative candidates, a journalist, and a Liberal MP all found themselves on the chopping block. What does this say about the current political climate?

Plus, Mark Carney’s housing plan promises 500,000 homes per year, but will it actually solve the crisis?

We break down the roots of Canada’s housing affordability disaster—stimulus, immigration, and government-backed real estate safety nets.

Also on deck: the fallout from the Paul Chiang story, Conservative candidate purges, media censorship, and why “fact-checking” might be dead.

Election season is heating up, and there’s a lot to unpack. Canada’s new election content removal policies are being misrepresented—so what’s really happening? Meanwhile, Mark Carney is crafting his own version of DOGE, but no one’s talking about it.

We’re diving into:
🔹 How misinformation is being weaponized in modern politics
🔹 TikTok’s role in election integrity—are takedowns justified or censorship?
🔹 The immigration debate: what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what’s ignored
🔹 The global forces shaping Canada’s election—who’s really pulling the strings?
🔹 Poilievre vs. Carney: a battle of narratives, not just policies

From tax cuts to foreign interference, we’re cutting through the noise and questioning the narratives being pushed. Is this election about Canada, or is it just another battleground for global power struggles?

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