Jon Liedtke joined The Gene Valaitis Show on Niagara's 610 CKTB to discuss his latest StratCann article, Authorized for abuse: The math behind Canada’s medical cannabis “loophole” about large medical cannabis grows and the issues they cause for various levels of authority.

Gene Valaitis and Jon Liedtke discuss reports that the US government is preparing religious leaders for shocking UFO/UAP disclosures. They analyze the potential for these revelations to upend biblical beliefs, the political branding of "demonic" labels by JD Vance, and the possibility of suppressed "free energy" technology.

Host Gene Valitis and guest Jon Liedtke discuss Donald Trump’s evolving self-perception, noting his private comparisons from America's Founding Fathers to Abraham Lincoln, and now to historical conquerors like Napoleon and Alexander the Great. They explore the "Trumpification" of America through branded merchandise and monuments, shattering norms, and the geopolitical risks of Trump’s unconventional presidency.

610 CKTB's Gene Valaitis and guest Jon Liedtke analyze the WHCA shooting, security lapses, the shooter's manifesto, and the administration’s use of Valaitis and Liedtke analyze the WHCA shooting, security lapses, the shooter's manifesto, and the administration’s use of the tragedy for political leverage.

Host Gene Valaitis and guest Jon Liedtke discuss the 2025 B’nai Brith report detailing a record 6,800 anti-Semitic incidents in Canada. Liedtke argues this reflects a "failure of will" by the Trudeau government, criticizing the merger of special envoy roles into an advisory council as a "liquidation" of safety.

Gene Valaitis and Jon Liedtke discuss Premier Doug Ford's governance, labeling him a "Soviet-style central planner". They critique his use of taxpayer money for "voter bribes" like rebate checks, his inconsistent free-market stance regarding monopolies and subsidies, and the controversy surrounding his purchase of an impractical private jet.

Jon Liedtke deconstructs Premier Doug Ford’s "Open for Business" branding, exposing a governance style rooted in central planning and interventionism. From "gravy plane" jet purchases to picking winners with corporate subsidies, Liedtke argues Ford’s pragmatic corporatism betrays true small-c conservative principles while shamelessly buying off an increasingly cynical electorate.

610 CKTB Host Gene Valaitis and guest Jon Liedtke discuss Mark Carney’s shift toward a "corporate" style of governance to counter U.S. protectionism. Liedtke views Carney as a "Chief Risk Officer" performing a forensic audit of Canada. Success is vital; failure could lead to the Liberal Party's demise and a national structural free-fall.

Mark Carney’s "Forward Guidance" signals a pivot from Trudeau-era idealism to a technocratic boardroom strategy. As Trump’s tariffs loom, Carney’s majority government positions him as Canada’s "Chief Risk Officer." While the Conservatives lean into populist theater, Carney’s cold, analytical leverage offers a high-stakes shield for a disaffected generation facing its final buzzer.

Doug Ford's aborted $28.9M 'Gravy Plane' purchase exposes deep hypocrisy in Ontario politics. Echoing the 1981 Bill Davis 'Two Lists' scandal, this op-ed highlights the glaring disconnect between executive luxury and the harsh realities of underfunded healthcare, calling out political shell games, wasted taxpayer funds, and an impenetrable political bubble.