The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

In today’s rant, Stephen LeDrew reacts to the Federal Court ruling that the Emergencies Act was used illegally during the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests.

LeDrew argues that Canadians should be asking serious questions about accountability after courts ruled the government of Justin Trudeau acted outside the law when invoking emergency powers to clear protests in Ottawa.

He also challenges the silence from political leaders and legacy media, questioning why compensation has not been discussed for protesters who lost jobs, income, and freedom during the crackdown.

The rant touches on broader themes including government accountability, independent media, historical narratives in Canada, and the importance of open debate in a democratic society.

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In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Iranian activist Mahta Gharaei about the growing unrest inside Iran and why many Iranians believe the regime is losing its grip on power.

Gharaei explains how the Iranian government uses propaganda, staged demonstrations, and online misinformation to project strength while suppressing dissent. She argues that many of the images shown to the outside world do not reflect the views of ordinary Iranians who have suffered under the regime since the Iranian Revolution.

The conversation also explores the role of international actors, including Russia and China, and the hopes among many Iranians for democratic reform and political change.

A discussion about propaganda, revolution, and whether Iran may be approaching a historic turning point.

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Stephen LeDrew is joined by Robin Bredin for a sharp and provocative discussion on political leadership in Canada - and why it has failed so badly.

Drawing on history, classical references, and hard-earned political experience, Bredin compares modern Canadian leaders to figures from ancient Rome, examining hubris, detachment, and the dangers of leaders who believe they are above the people they govern.

This episode explores how post-national thinking, performative politics, and moral grandstanding weakened national unity, why Canadians tolerated it for so long, and what happens when leadership becomes about image instead of responsibility.

A blunt conversation about power, accountability, and why nations falter when leaders stop leading - discussions you will not hear in the legacy media.

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In today’s Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Murray Simser, CEO of Citizn, about a question increasingly being asked in the United States – whether a civil war has already begun.

Simser argues that this conflict will not resemble the American Civil War of the 19th century. There will be no clear geographic lines, uniforms, or battlefields. Instead, the primary theatre of conflict is online, where technology now wields more power to reshape societies than armies ever did.

The discussion explores how social media has become the engine of modern civil conflict, allowing political and cultural battles to be fought without bloodshed – but with profound consequences. Simser explains why internal tension is inevitable as the United States transitions away from its post-World War II role as the world’s dominant hegemon.

They also examine the decline of American economic dominance, the rise of a multipolar world led by the United States, China, India, and the European Union, and why this shift is producing internal strain similar to what Britain experienced during the final decades of its own empire.

A sober, unsentimental look at power, technology, and what civil conflict looks like in the 21st century.

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Why are land acknowledgements now mandatory at almost every public event in Canada - and what are they actually accomplishing?

Michael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to challenge the idea that land acknowledgements are harmless or meaningless gestures. Westcott explains why these statements are not merely symbolic, but increasingly being used by activists, institutions, and courts to justify real-world political and legal outcomes.

The conversation explores why so many Canadians privately disagree with performative rituals but feel pressured to comply, how conformity has replaced common sense in public institutions, and why speaking up now matters more than ever.

This is a discussion about civic courage - asking what problem we are trying to solve, refusing to say things we don’t believe, and understanding that most Canadians have not shifted nearly as much as they are told they have.

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Stephen LeDrew speaks with Public Provocateur Robin Bredin about the escalating global conflict and the debate over whether military action against tyrannical regimes violates international law.

Bredin challenges the argument from progressive critics that the current conflict is unlawful, asking whether regimes accused of repression, violence, and anti-democratic practices should be shielded by legal technicalities. The discussion touches on U.S. foreign policy, Donald Trump, Western leadership, and Canada’s position in the broader geopolitical struggle.

The conversation also addresses rising antisemitism in Canada and the importance of standing with Jewish communities amid growing tensions.

Agree or disagree, this is a direct conversation about international law, moral responsibility, foreign policy, and the future of Western democracies.

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Today’s three minute interview focuses on a question many Canadians are asking - are we spending too much time worrying about Donald Trump while ignoring our own economic and political challenges at home?

Stephen LeDrew is joined by Andrew Enns, Vice President of Leger, one of Canada’s leading polling firms. Enns explains how Canadian public opinion has shifted since last year’s “elbows up” moment, why anxiety remains high, and why Canadians may be overly preoccupied with U.S. politics instead of demanding results from their own leaders.

The discussion covers east-west trade, internal barriers, economic follow-through, and whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s agenda is translating into action. It is a sober, data-driven look at where Canadian attention should be focused as political pressure builds in 2026.

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In today’s Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with John Turley-Ewart, contributing columnist with the Globe and Mail, about one of the least discussed but most damaging problems in the Canadian economy - our inability to move goods to market.

They begin with a striking example. Nutrien, one of Canada’s most important resource companies, is building port capacity in Washington State because Canada cannot modernize or expand the Port of Vancouver. It is a decision that reflects a broader failure - regulatory inertia, bureaucratic paralysis, and a system that actively discourages building.

Turley-Ewart explains why the Port of Vancouver matters far beyond trade statistics. Delays and inefficiencies increase the cost of transportation, drive inflation, and raise prices for Canadians. This is not just a business issue - it directly affects affordability, competitiveness, and Canada’s ability to participate in global markets.

The discussion turns to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and his stated goal of getting Canada back to work. LeDrew presses the central question - does the federal government actually have the capacity and political will to dismantle the bureaucratic barriers holding the country back?

They also examine Parliament’s limited role, the concentration of power in the Prime Minister’s Office, and the challenge of advancing major economic projects in a minority Parliament with a distracted opposition.

At its core, this conversation asks whether Canada can still build big things - ports, pipelines, and trade infrastructure - or whether we will continue paying what Turley-Ewart calls an “incompetence toll” to other countries.

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Tony Keller, columnist with The Globe and Mail, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss whether Canada can overcome decades of red tape, regulation, and internal barriers that make it almost impossible to build pipelines, mines, energy projects, and major infrastructure.

The conversation examines how Canada has made it increasingly difficult to get things done, from interprovincial trade barriers to professional mobility restrictions. Keller explains why Canada has gone in the wrong direction over the last 10 to 20 years, and what it would take to reverse course.

They also discuss how pressure from Donald Trump has forced Canada to confront problems it long ignored, why provincial fragmentation weakens the country, and whether a national energy strategy is inevitable, even if it is called by another name.

This is a pragmatic conversation about building, governing, and whether Canada can finally move past its own self-inflicted obstacles.

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In today’s Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with former Ontario MPP and radio host Peter Shurman about whether Canada needs to return to the polls.

With Prime Minister Mark Carney reversing positions on China, foreign policy, and trade in a matter of months, Shurman argues that Canadians no longer have clarity about what the government actually stands for. He questions whether Parliament is fulfilling its role, pointing to infrequent sittings, sweeping legislation, and major foreign commitments made without meaningful parliamentary debate.

The conversation also touches on minority government legitimacy, shifting global alliances, growing regional tensions in Quebec and Alberta, and whether Canada is drifting toward a more centralized and authoritarian political culture.

At its core, this is a discussion about mandate, accountability, and whether Canadians deserve a renewed national debate on the country’s direction.

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