The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

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Stephen LeDrew sits down with Jay Goldberg, Canadian Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center, to unpack what this year’s federal budget really means for Canada’s economy - and why it fails to spark real growth.

Goldberg argues the government’s rhetoric may sound bold, but its policies aren’t. Instead of empowering the private sector, Ottawa keeps expanding bureaucracy, delaying projects, and chasing “studies” instead of shovels. From stalled pipelines to the still-idle Ring of Fire, he says Canada’s economic engine is stuck in neutral - and investors know it.

LeDrew and Goldberg break down why Canadians are moving their money south, how tax policy and red tape are strangling innovation, and what real action would look like.

A tough, focused Three Minutes on the gap between political promises and economic reality.

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This is just the first three minutes of an explosive interview with Michelle Ferreri, former MP, who joins Stephen LeDrew to expose the decay inside Canada’s political and media institutions.

They take on Mark Carney’s national address, the broken promises of Trudeau-era Liberals, and the deepening crisis of trust across Canada. From SNC-Lavalin to ethics breaches and media silence, Ferreri says Canadians deserve transparency - not talking points.

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Stephen LeDrew takes aim at the government’s 2025 budget in today’s rant — and asks whether Canada is truly ready to rebuild after a decade of economic drift.

The Liberals say this is a “transformative” budget, but LeDrew argues it’s just more of the same: more spending, more bureaucracy, and no real commitment to getting shovels in the ground. With $78 billion in new debt and another $150 million headed to the CBC, the budget offers plenty of talk about growth but no tangible progress on energy, manufacturing, or national defense.

LeDrew cuts through the spin to highlight what’s missing: action on pipelines, the Ring of Fire, and a plan to restore Canada’s industrial backbone. After ten years of stagnation, Canadians need results — not another round of studies and speeches.

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Stephen LeDrew welcomes Jesse Brown, founder and publisher of Canadaland, for a blunt conversation on what’s gone wrong with Canadian journalism.

Brown argues that Canada’s national broadcasters - including the CBC - are turning their focus away from Canadian stories in favour of U.S. headlines and celebrity scandals. Canadaland, by contrast, is filling that vacuum with fearless reporting and investigations that would otherwise go untold, from the WE Charity scandal to deep dives into Canada’s media, politics, and institutions.

Together, LeDrew and Brown ask the tough question: if the CBC won’t tell Canada’s story, who will? A fast, candid Three Minutes on media priorities, public funding, and why independent journalism matters now more than ever.

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Stephen LeDrew sits down with Michael Diamond, principal of Upstream Strategy Group, for a sharp, fast-moving discussion about Mark Carney’s first national address - and what it really signaled.

Diamond argues that the speech, while dull, marked a clear departure from Justin Trudeau’s theatrics - yet offered little substance beyond familiar promises. The two unpack what Carney’s leadership means for Canada’s direction, the fading shadow of Trudeau’s tenure, and how the “paid media” continues to keep voters uninformed.

From SNC-Lavalin to cabinet reshuffles, LeDrew and Diamond break down how Canada got here - and why independent media is essential if Canadians want to hear the truth.

A candid, unscripted Three Minutes on policy, politics, and the fight for accountability in Ottawa.

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Stephen LeDrew sits down with Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun to discuss how Canadian politics has shifted beyond traditional party lines. From swing voters to the appeal of imagery over competence and substance, Lilley explores why Canadians are no longer voting strictly liberal or conservative and how leaders like Doug Ford and Mark Carney have capitalized on this trend. A concise, insightful three-minute discussion on voter priorities, election strategies, and the changing face of Canadian politics.

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Stephen LeDrew sits down with Michelle Ferreri, former Conservative MP and one of Canada’s outspoken political voices, for a fiery discussion on the state of Canadian leadership and whether the country is heading for an early election.

Ferreri argues that Canadians are tired - not just of politics, but of politicians who won’t act. With Mark Carney’s government struggling to show results and a confidence vote looming on the next federal budget, she says it’s time for accountability and a serious national conversation about the country’s direction.

LeDrew presses Ferreri on whether the Liberals have lost their will to lead and if opposition parties are ready to offer real solutions instead of more rhetoric. The two spar over bureaucracy, leadership, and why Canadians deserve more than promises.

A sharp, fast-paced Three Minutes on political paralysis, public frustration, and what it will take to get Canada moving again.

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