Talk Truth

Talk Truth 10.30.26 - Dr. Brian Hooker | Two young girls died during the Texas measles outbreak, but were serious bacterial infections and hospital treatment decisions overlooked? Dr. Brian Hooker, Chief Scientific Officer of Children's Health Defense, discusses his review of the medical records of six-year-old Kaylee Fair and eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, his conversations with their families, and why his organization filed complaints concerning their care. Allan and Corri question whether doctors focused too narrowly on measles, how vaccination status influenced treatment, and what the families deserve to know. The conversation also examines MMR vaccine effectiveness, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public comments, and informed consent.

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Two girls die during the Texas measles outbreak

01:17 Meet Dr. Brian Hooker

02:14 Kaylee Fair's hospitalization

02:57 Hooker questions the antibiotics used

05:16 Medical complaints filed over hospital treatment

06:31 Could bacterial infections have been overlooked?

07:03 Daisy Hildebrand's medical records

08:28 Hooker discusses missed testing

10:41 The dangers of focusing on one diagnosis

12:15 What the families told Hooker

14:18 Vaccinated versus unvaccinated measles cases

15:14 Hooker describes his own measles infection

17:04 Measles complications and vaccine policy

19:17 Hooker challenges how the deaths were classified

20:53 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the MMR vaccine

23:04 Informed consent and parental choice

24:48 Allan's biblical reflection

27:11 Closing remarks

Talk Truth 10.29.26 - Benita Pedersen | An Alberta woman who distributed flyers opposing a Pride crosswalk in Westlock is now defending herself before the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal. Benita Pedersen explains why she challenged the town's plans, the statements in her flyer that prompted a complaint alleging incitement of hatred, and how the case has affected her life. She discusses the support of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, testimony from two transgender witnesses who defended her freedom of expression, and what's at stake as the tribunal prepares for closing arguments on December 8.

00:00 Introduction

01:06 A political flyer leads to a human rights complaint

01:44 Meet Benita Pedersen

02:46 The Westlock Pride crosswalk controversy

03:34 The complaint alleging incitement of hatred

04:21 The case advances to a human rights tribunal

05:31 Political expression and public disagreement

06:30 Why Benita distributed the flyers

07:36 The statements cited in the complaint

08:24 What the flyer actually said

10:45 Benita explains her views and testimony

13:41 Two transgender witnesses support her free speech rights

16:49 The complainant and the town council election

18:17 An invitation to hear the complainant's side

18:59 Testimony about concerns for personal safety

21:39 The personal cost of the proceedings

22:02 December 8 closing arguments

22:54 Legal support and expert witnesses

24:09 Preparing for the tribunal's decision

25:27 Allan's biblical reflection

27:31 Closing remarks

Talk Truth 10.28.26 - Dean Allison & Shawn Buckley | The Allison Inquiry reached millions of viewers, and now other MPs want to hear from Canadians reporting COVID vaccine injuries. MP Dean Allison and lawyer Shawn Buckley return to discuss the extraordinary response to the four-day hearings on Parliament Hill, the role independent media played in bringing those testimonies to the public, and plans for new town halls across Canada. With nearly 1,500 people having applied to testify, they discuss what comes next, whether government officials could eventually be compelled to answer questions, and why they believe the push for accountability is only beginning.

00:00 Introduction

03:23 Dean Allison and Shawn Buckley return

03:57 Looking back at the Allison Inquiry

05:36 Dean Allison on the impact of the hearings

07:31 Independent media reaches millions

09:23 The MPs who attended and those who couldn't

11:30 Nearly 1,500 applications to testify

11:46 Shawn Buckley explains how the inquiry began

14:09 The challenges behind organizing the hearings

16:27 More MPs interested in local hearings

18:54 Shawn Buckley confirms plans for a town hall

20:17 Could officials eventually be compelled to testify?

20:53 Dean Allison calls for greater accountability

22:41 Shawn Buckley challenges the mainstream narrative

25:19 A town hall is already booked

26:07 How Canadians can follow future events

27:12 Final reflections on the inquiry

Talk Truth 10.26.26 - Stéphanie Giguère Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit the powerful Allison Inquiry testimony of Stéphanie Giguère, a former British Columbia health authority psychotherapist who says she developed severe neurological symptoms shortly after receiving her first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Within 90 minutes, her hands began going numb, followed by debilitating headaches, speech difficulties, loss of motor control and widespread pain. Stéphanie recounts being diagnosed with a mental health disorder while struggling to obtain medical care, being treated as unvaccinated despite receiving one dose, and facing hostility from both sides of the COVID debate. She also describes her denied workers' compensation claim and the medical research she compiled in response. Her emotional testimony ends with a powerful declaration of faith in Jesus Christ and why she no longer believes government can make her whole.

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Stéphanie Giguère's testimony begins

01:22 Her life and career before vaccination

02:36 Her Moderna vaccination on January 21, 2021

02:53 Numbness and neurological symptoms begin

04:26 Severe headaches and worsening symptoms

05:35 Speech difficulties and loss of motor control

07:42 Struggling to work and care for herself

08:38 Her doctor's response to her symptoms

09:15 Diagnosed with a mental health disorder

10:04 Seeking alternative medical treatment

11:46 Gaslighting, public hostility and discrimination

13:18 The political climate during COVID

15:18 Nightmares and lasting psychological distress

17:13 Hostility toward people reporting vaccine injuries

18:28 Her workers' compensation claim and medical research

19:41 Questions from MPs

22:59 Stéphanie's powerful declaration of faith

23:54 Allan and Corri react to her testimony

25:16 The Good Samaritan and compassion for those suffering

27:25 Closing remarks

Talk Truth 10.23.26 - Karla Joy Treadway | Karla Joy Treadway, host of The Sovereign Sphere podcast and Kenora city council candidate, speaks about the backlash she says she's faced since entering politics. Once a lifelong Liberal, Karla shares what changed her political views, why she's challenging the status quo, and how her positions on addiction recovery and public safety have sparked controversy. From online attacks and accusations to reported death threats, she discusses cancel culture, freedom of speech, and the Christian faith that keeps her standing firm.

00:00 Introduction

02:32 Guest comes in

03:31 Why Karla left the Liberal Party

04:58 DEI, cancel culture and political division

05:39 The COVID backlash that changed everything

07:56 Are Canadians afraid to speak freely?

10:58 Why Karla decided to run for city council

12:22 Addiction, public safety and Alberta's recovery model

15:17 The campaign backlash begins

16:08 Podcast clips, online attacks and accusations

17:28 Questioning narratives and First Nations issues

19:40 Faith, courage and standing for truth

21:15 Death threats and relying on God

22:22 Responding to attacks without fighting back

23:43 What the campaign has taught her

25:34 Allan's closing reflections

27:39 Supporting Talk Truth

Talk Truth 10.22.26 - James Freeland Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit James Freeland's heartbreaking testimony from the Allison Inquiry about the death of his mother, Donna Lee Stevens Freeland. James says his mother received her second COVID-19 vaccine on July 5, began feeling seriously ill within minutes, and died two days later. He recounts her worsening symptoms, the advice he says the family received when seeking medical help, and a hospital doctor's explanation that she suffered a “hard hit to the heart.” James says his request for an autopsy was refused, leaving him without a clear understanding of what caused her death. Overcome with grief, he describes losing the woman who raised him alone, the struggle to obtain answers, and the devastating impact on his family. Allan and Corri reflect on his testimony, the importance of investigating unexplained deaths, and the responsibility to treat grieving families with compassion.

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Corri introduces James Freeland's testimony

02:24 James Freeland's testimony begins

03:14 Remembering his mother, Donna

05:59 Her health before vaccination

07:42 Why she decided to get vaccinated

09:38 James and his mother receive their COVID shots

10:21 Donna's second shot on July 5

11:06 Symptoms begin during the observation period

12:18 James says her symptoms were dismissed

13:15 Her condition deteriorates

14:13 The family seeks medical advice

15:18 James's final conversation with his mother

16:01 The ambulance arrives

17:22 What the doctor told James about her death

18:43 His request for an autopsy

19:17 James breaks down describing his loss

20:55 His struggle to obtain answers

22:41 Allan and Corri react to the testimony

24:59 Faith, truth and the responsibility to investigate

27:20 Closing remarks

Talk Truth 10.21.26 - Shannon Holmes Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit Shannon Holmes' emotional testimony from the Allison Inquiry. Once a healthy, active fitness instructor walking up to 17 kilometres a day, Shannon says she developed severe neurological symptoms within minutes of receiving her second Pfizer COVID-19 shot. Five years later, she describes living with relentless pain, involuntary movements and multiple debilitating conditions. Shannon recounts being sent home without testing, having numerous specialist referrals rejected and being told to choose just one symptom when seeking emergency care. Her testimony includes footage of her painful episodes and the heartbreaking reality of depending on her two daughters for everyday care.

00:00 Introduction

03:05 Allan and Corri introduce Shannon Holmes

03:46 Shannon's testimony begins

04:17 Her reported vaccine-induced long COVID diagnosis

05:01 Her active life before the second shot

05:56 Symptoms begin within minutes of vaccination

06:49 The doctor calls her a “medical question mark”

08:04 What happened when she got home

09:07 Shannon describes the electric-shock sensations

11:31 Video of her involuntary movements

12:34 Why she called an ambulance

14:28 Living with constant pain and post-exertional malaise

15:30 Why she can no longer live independently

16:15 Emergency room treatment: “Pick one”

17:23 Rejected specialist referrals

18:36 Her multiple diagnoses

19:41 How her daughters' lives have changed

21:24 Her struggle to find neurological care

22:35 The treatment she says helped but cannot afford

24:18 Allan and Corri react to her testimony

25:36 Compassion, accountability and the healthcare system

Talk Truth 10.20.26 - Lisa Watson Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit Lisa Watson's heartbreaking testimony from the Allison Inquiry. Just twelve days after receiving her first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Lisa experienced severe neurological symptoms that left her unable to walk. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis, she spent ten weeks in hospital and had to learn to walk again. Lisa recounts how her doctors recognized her condition as vaccine-related, why she was still advised to consider another shot, and the devastating impact on her family. Her emotional testimony includes rehabilitation footage and a heartbreaking reflection on the grandmother her five granddaughters will never get to know.

00:00 Introduction

02:54 Allan and Corri introduce the Allison Inquiry testimony

03:37 Lisa Watson's story

05:15 Lisa Watson's testimony begins

06:59 Why she decided to get vaccinated

08:30 Twelve days later: The first symptoms

10:36 Lisa loses the use of her hand

12:54 Doctors diagnose transverse myelitis

14:25 Lisa describes losing the ability to walk

15:48 Previously unseen rehabilitation footage

16:50 Life today: Living with a walker

19:29 Her request for a vaccine exemption

20:49 “My granddaughters won't remember who I was”

22:06 The hobby farm and the life she lost

23:49 Lisa thanks the inquiry for hearing her

24:27 Allan and Corri react to her testimony

26:32 The pressure people felt to get vaccinated

Talk Truth 10.19.26 - Leighton Grey | What exactly is “Turtle Island,” and what does it mean for Canada? Lawyer and commentator Leighton Grey returns to Talk Truth to examine the Indigenous concept of Turtle Island, its cultural significance and his argument that it has no independent legal standing under Canadian law. Grey challenges prevailing narratives about Indigenous and European history, discusses the residential school system and questions how governments, activists and churches approach truth and reconciliation. Allan and Corri also raise questions about reserve lands, Alberta independence and a church congregation asked to participate in a reconciliation reading. Grey explains why he believes reconciliation must involve historical truth, equal human dignity, repentance and forgiveness rather than collective guilt.

00:00 Introduction

02:59 Guest comes in: Leighton Grey

03:40 What is Turtle Island?

04:47 Does Turtle Island have legal standing in Canada?

05:25 Grey challenges historical narratives

06:33 Violence and conflict in pre-contact societies

08:58 Christianity and the idea of the “noble savage”

10:06 Grey's criticism of reconciliation narratives

12:11 What does true reconciliation require?

13:12 Allan asks about the reserve system

15:27 Alberta independence and Indigenous land rights

17:08 Grey discusses residential schools

18:59 Land acknowledgments and the role of faith

19:30 Should churches participate in reconciliation readings?

22:10 Grey responds to the church's statement

23:45 Loving your neighbour and overcoming division

25:19 Allan asks about biblical reconciliation

25:58 Christianity, repentance and forgiveness

27:27 Final thoughts

Talk Truth 10.09.26 - Vince Byfield Part 2 | If Alberta became independent, who should control the government, the money and the laws? Vince Byfield returns for Part 2 of his proposed “First Principles of Alberta,” challenging the idea that government authority should flow from Ottawa down to ordinary citizens. Byfield argues for turning that system upside down, giving families and local communities greater authority over decisions and taxation. He lays out his principles for property rights, justice, government accountability and sound money, including his proposal to redirect more resources toward community-selected charitable organizations rather than government programs. He also explains why he believes Alberta needs to establish its foundational values before writing a constitution — and invites Albertans to challenge, debate and improve his ideas.

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Guest comes in: Vince Byfield

03:37 Recapping the first four principles

05:27 Why communities should hold more authority

06:59 Local policing and community control

08:40 Bottom-up democracy vs. top-down government

09:33 Rodney Palmer and the CBC comparison

10:47 Principle 5: Property rights and stewardship

12:18 Principle 6: Justice and the right to a fair trial

12:18 Principle 7: Government accountability and consent

14:04 Principle 8: Fiscal and monetary discipline

15:33 Byfield's proposed approach to taxes and charity

16:25 Gold, silver and alternatives to the debt system

17:37 Why money is the final principle

18:19 Are the eight principles open to change?

19:40 Why Alberta needs a foundation before independence

21:07 The Bible and the principles of government

22:44 Can Christian principles exist without forced belief?

25:12 Community choice and Sunday business closures

26:40 What's next for the First Principles of Alberta?