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The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding.

Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.

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  • Friday · 34 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Canada is heading back toward a 1995-style financial crisis

    Canada is deeper in debt, less productive and facing many of the same economic pressures that pushed the country toward crisis in 1995.Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer trace the economic story from Pierre Trudeau’s 1982 Constitution to Justin Trudeau’s decade in power, examining expanding government, rising bureaucracy, housing costs and policies they argue weakened Western resource development and Canadian productivity.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscriptionFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • Monday · 1 hr 1 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Is Carney finally admitting defeat?

    This week on Marty Up North, Marty asks what is actually in the supposed Canada-U.S. trade deal and whether Mark Carney is finally admitting defeat. He looks at what Ottawa may be willing to give up, from supply management and banking to insurance and air travel, while Donald Trump pushes Keystone XL back into the conversation and Quebec becomes a growing political problem for Carney.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscriptionFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 23 · 22 min

    HANNAFORD: What if the West really does want out?

    What if Albertans actually vote in October for a serious independence referendum at some future time? Tonight's Hannaford Show guests say there is, after all, a growing possibility that Alberta’s independence referendum will not end the way most of the country still assumes. What if the “Yes” side wins? Tonight we speak about the implications with two serious people who think a vote for independence is a possibility. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 22 · 46 min

    THE PIPELINE: Will Carney strike a deal before Trump’s tariff deadline?

    Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, David Wiechnik and Dave Naylor break down Trump’s tariff pause and whether Canada is heading for a trade deal or another tariff fight. The panel also discusses the possibility of a binding Alberta independence referendum in 2027, Danielle Smith’s strategy, the future of the independence movement, and Cory’s warning that anti-car activists are using safety concerns to push drivers off the road. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 22 · 30 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE | Why Does the West Keep Paying for the East?

    Canada may be one country, but Randy Royer argues it operates under two very different social contracts. In Eastern Canada, government support and dependency play a larger role. In the West, the tradition is built around self-reliance, private initiative and governments getting out of the way. On this episode of A Nation of People, Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer trace how those differences developed, from Quebec and Confederation to Alberta’s entrepreneurial culture and Indigenous communities in the West. They ask whether federal transfers and the “nanny state” have created dependency, weakened Canada’s finances and forced Western Canadians to pay for political choices made elsewhere. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 22 · 46 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: Jason Arday was the tragic victim of his own BS

    The Arday story is sad, but to blame media for his demise is wrong and irresponsible. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 18 · 26 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE: Canada’s biggest problem is hiding in plain sight

    In this episode of A Nation of People, Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer examine why Canada struggles to define a shared national purpose. Royer argues Canada is divided by three competing visions: Big Brother Confederation, Equality Confederation and the Two Nation Policy. Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1 »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/ Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 17 · 22 min

    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

    Premier Danielle Smith joins the Western Standard to discuss Alberta’s fight for more control over immigration, equalization reform, the October 19 independence referendum, and her push for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. Smith says Alberta is already winning key battles with Ottawa, including changes to federal energy policy, carbon pricing, safe supply, and medical assistance in dying. She also responds to frustration from UCP grassroots members and weighs in on concerns over Elections Alberta’s handling of citizen petitions.

  • August 16 · 1 hr 1 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Can Ottawa strike a tariff deal in time?

    Marty is back with this week with a look at Ottawa’s priorities, from Mark Carney’s climate resilience spending and housing announcements to Trump’s looming 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

  • August 15 · 46 min

    THE PIPELINE: What has Carney actually delivered?

    Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, David Wiechnik and Jackson Loy discuss Mark Carney’s record after more than a year in office, questioning why his popularity remains strong despite few concrete results.

  • August 15 · 37 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE: Why Alberta feels so different from the rest of Canada

    Why does Alberta think so differently from Ottawa and Eastern Canada? Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer explore the history behind Alberta’s independent spirit, from treaty and Western settlement to entrepreneurship, self-reliance, individual sovereignty and the deep divide between Western Canada and Canada’s eastern power centres. The conversation looks at how Alberta’s character was formed, why it is often misunderstood, and what it means for Canada’s future.

  • August 15 · 46 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: The WNBA finally became interesting, but for the wrong reason

    Trans activism and ridiculousness has hit its peak and the WNBA has not become the front line in the battle.Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscriptionFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 10 · 22 min

    HANNAFORD: BC, our home or native land?

    Has anybody stopped to look at how much of British Columbia is being turned over to some form of indigenous ownership or control, how much more is contemplated and then asked two simple questions: where does this stop and when did the voters ever have a chance to say what they thought of it?

  • August 8 · 46 min

    THE PIPELINE: Edmonton Police's “Hate” Snitch Line

    Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan and Nigel Hannaford break down Edmonton police’s hate speech tip line, Danielle Smith’s shifting position on equalization, and growing tensions inside Alberta’s United Conservative base. The panel also weighs in on Mark Carney’s relationship with Alberta, the future of pipeline approvals, and viral footage from Spain that has reignited debate over mass migration, borders and national security.

  • August 8 · 45 min

    CORY MORGAN SHOW: Why $100 cheques and grocery ‘bonuses’ are just expensive distractions

    Bloated and intrusive governments at all levels are pressuring Canadians while politicians try to sooth citizens with small handouts of their own money.»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscriptionFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

  • August 7 · 30 min

    NATION OF PEOPLE: Why the West is still fighting Pierre Trudeau’s Canada

    In the first episode of A Nation of People, Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer examine Canada’s constitutional foundations and argue that Pierre Trudeau’s 1982 Constitution fundamentally changed the country.They compare pre-1982 Canada with the constitutional system that followed, discussing common law, judicial supremacy, provincial sovereignty, property rights, the role of the courts, and why Alberta’s frustrations with Ottawa may be rooted in the structure of Canada itself.

  • August 3 · 1 hr 1 min

    MARTY UP NORTH: Inside Elections Alberta’s petition count

    Marty dives into the Elections Alberta petition count and what it means for Alberta’s referendum fight. Also on the show: Danielle Smith and Mark Carney meet in Red Deer, the future of Ottawa’s ultimatum, housing jurisdiction, equalization, the sad ending to little Parker’s story, Dr. Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth, his pardon, a look back at the COVID story of the last five years, and whether Thomas Lukaszuk is actively campaigning.

  • August 2 · 25 min

    HANNAFORD: Worse off now, than under Trudeau?

    Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected in large part as the experienced deal-maker who could manage US President Donald Trump. Perhaps the idea of “managing” President Trump was always presumptuous. Nevertheless, eighteen months ago, that was the expectation and the prime minister allowed it – even encouraged it. But, it’s not happened yet.

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