Talk Truth 06.15.26 – Cory Morgan | Canada’s duty-to-consult framework was created to protect treaty rights, but has it evolved into something much bigger? Western Standard senior Alberta columnist Cory Morgan discusses how court rulings have expanded consultation requirements and what that could mean for pipelines, economic development, Alberta’s independence
Talk Truth 06.12.26 – Tanner Hnidey | Economist Tanner Hnidey discusses the growing debate over Alberta independence and whether the province would be better off inside or outside of Canada. Hnidey examines the projected costs of separation, the economic consequences of remaining in Confederation, and why he believes Albertans must
Talk Truth 05.29.26 – Leighton Grey | Leighton Grey discusses Alberta’s growing sovereignty movement, the push for a referendum, judicial interference, the Clarity Act, and why many Albertans believe their democratic voice is being ignored. The conversation explores whether courts, politicians, and federal institutions are standing in the way of
Talk Truth 05.26.26 – Shawn Buckley | Shawn Buckley exposes the hidden implications of UNDRIP, Indigenous land rights, property ownership, and the future of Canadian sovereignty. The conversation explores Article 26, constitutional concerns, secretive land agreements, and why many Canadians have no idea how dramatically ownership, control, and property rights
Talk Truth 05.21.26 – Leighton Grey | Leighton Grey discusses judicial activism, Alberta’s referendum ruling, and the growing power of unelected judges in Canada. From courts overriding elected governments to the judiciary shaping public policy, this conversation breaks down why many Canadians feel democracy itself is being transformed behind closed
Talk Truth 04.22.26 – Lisa Vanderkwaak | Lisa Vanderkwaak—speaker, author, and Mayor of Beaumont—breaks down what it really takes to step into leadership at the municipal level. She shares what led her to run, the pressure that comes with leading one of Alberta’s fastest-growing cities, and how local decisions shape
Talk Truth 04.15.26 – Monique LaGrange | A school trustee posts a meme—and is removed from her elected position. Monique LaGrange joins to break down what happened, why it matters, and how her case sparked changes to Alberta’s Education Act. This conversation exposes how dissent is handled, how quickly voices
In this episode of Talk Truth, Dr. Dennis Modry returns to discuss the Alberta sovereignty movement, the progress of the recent petition campaign, and the challenges faced so far. He addresses common criticisms, explains why he sees sovereignty as a practical issue for all Albertans, and covers how healthcare and
In this episode of Talk Truth, we welcome Jason Lavigne, who shares his perspective as an investigative journalist and legal expert on Canada’s justice system. Jason discusses covering high-profile cases like the Coutts trial, the impact of social media evidence in court, concerns about the presumption of guilt over innocence,
In this episode of Talk Truth, we sit down with Cory Morgan, columnist and host at the Western Standard, to explore the biggest debates shaping Alberta and Canada today. From a massive independence rally in Edmonton that drew thousands despite the silence of mainstream media, to the tug-of-war between Alberta’s
