October 23, 2026
When Cancel Culture Comes for Your Campaign
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: 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.
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In this episode
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- 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
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