The Shurman Report

Peter welcomes two guests who have been around the corner a few times. Andy Stinton runs a successful Toronto show production enterprise but he's a crafty guy and not much escapes him. Today, we talk e-Bikes & scooters and then fake news...is it Fox or MSNBC or the CBC. And Kevin Gaudet is a Government Relations specialist - his company is Brightpoint Strategy. But he has also been the head of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and we discuss how people carry the tax burden and manage to stay afloat.

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In this episode, Peter offers some opening comments on the lawsuit filed by Jewish students at Harvard over recent disruptions related to events in the Middle East. A federal judge has ruled that the lawsuit may proceed…Harvard tried to fight that and lost. Soldiers of the Russian Army have been battling in the Donetsk region of Ukraine in their ongoing war against that country. Being busy up there in the north allowed Ukrainian soldiers to get into Russia and stir things up in the south. And a Liberal oriented newspaper seems quite concerned about Justin Trudeau’s fall from grace…then, Jack Berkovits on Iran…live interview.

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Peter Shurman analyzes the selection of Tim Waltz as Kamala Harris' running mate and Pierre Polieuve's political rhetoric. They discuss Waltz's political background and ideology, and how his selection complements Harris' image as a left-wing candidate. The speakers also compare Waltz's choice to Trump's VP pick, Nikki Haley, and analyze the impact of Poilievre's rhetoric on political discourse in Canada. Later, Peter Shurman discusses issues affecting the restaurant industry, including no-shows and cancellation fees. They argue that charging a cancellation fee is a fair solution to mitigate lost revenue due to no-shows, with some high-end restaurants already implementing this policy.

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Peter Shurman discusses the likelihood of a third world war, critical immigration theory, and potential solutions to address climate change. Is a third world war is inevitable due to geopolitical tensions? Shurman offers views on immigration theory and climate change solutions. Later, Peter Shurman discusses the value of Bitcoin and its potential for growth, predicting it will continue to rise beyond $70,000. There are concerns about the government's response time in lowering interest rates to support the cryptocurrency and questions the legitimacy of an Australian man accused of falsely claiming to be the creator of Bitcoin.

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Today, Peter discussed a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' during the Paris 2024 Olympics, arguing it was not intended to disrespect any religious group, while Shurman believes people need to grow up and stop being easily offended. Later, Shurman discussed the current geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, focusing on the Abrahamic Accords, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Shurman argued that the Accords have the potential to bring peace to the region, but Iran's opposition could hinder progress. Rooz highlighted the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and their impact on people's lives. Finally, Peter discussed the growing influence of AI on political discourse, citing an AI piece that with Shurman highlighting the potential dangers of AI and Harris acknowledging its power while maintaining ethical standards in political communication.

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In this inaugural episode of The Shurman Report, Peter Shurman introduces himself and provides an overview of his background and experiences. Peter Shurman has a long history in broadcasting, having worked as a news reporter in Montreal in the 1970s and 1980s, where he interviewed prominent figures like Rene Levesque and Pierre Trudeau. He later became a talk radio host and served in Provincial Office for 7 years, speaking often to media on behalf of his party. He shares his personal views on various topics, including his support for Israel's response to the Hamas attack, his criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and his admiration for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. He also expresses a preference for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

It may only be day 1 but Shurman lets you know that Canada should tap into its untold riches by revising attitudes towards natural gas and oil pipelines, and by revising treaties with Native people. He sees this as necessary for the benefit of all Canadians.

The Shurman Report will be a daily video show and podcast, covering a range of topics with a focus on Canada and the U.S. Shurman will feature regular guests and encourages listeners to visit his website and leave voicemail feedback.

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The Shurman Report debuts on Tuesday, August 6th at 5pm Eastern. Connect to the show in the following ways:

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