‘We don’t want a weak Canada’ | US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra full interview The Really Big Show 2026-09-21 | ‘We don’t want a weak Canada’ | US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra full interview
Is Carney using opinion polls to justify his EU approach? The Really Big Show 2026-09-18 | Is Mark Carney using opinion polls to justify a closer relationship with the European Union? Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the polling, the Canada–EU debate and the questions around public consent, democracy and sovereignty.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #CanadaEU #OpinionPolls #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Trump threatens EU over Canada relationship The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | Donald Trump’s threat toward the European Union puts Canada’s relationship with Europe in the spotlight. The Really Big Show examines the pressure surrounding Mark Carney’s EU outreach, the Canada–EU relationship and what the dispute could mean for trade, sovereignty and Canada’s place in a shifting global order.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#DonaldTrump #MarkCarney #CanadaEU #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Liberal failure to ‘publicly repudiate’ Trudeau threatens Canada’s trustworthiness The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | The Liberal Party is facing questions over whether it has truly distanced itself from the Trudeau record. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the political stakes, Canada’s credibility and what accountability should look like.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#JustinTrudeau #LiberalParty #CanadianPolitics #Accountability #TheReallyBigShow
English village near Chrystia Freeland’s new home revolts over plan to house 1,200 migrants The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | An English village near Chrystia Freeland’s new home is pushing back against plans to house 1,200 migrants. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the local backlash, the policy debate and the wider questions around immigration and housing.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#ChrystiaFreeland #UKImmigration #BritishPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #TheReallyBigShow
‘What a farce!’ Why do the EU and Canada think they can boast about democracy? The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | The gap between democratic ideals and political reality is under scrutiny in Canada and the European Union. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine accountability, public trust and the claims made in the name of democracy.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#CanadaEU #Democracy #CanadianPolitics #EuropeanUnion #TheReallyBigShow
Carney ‘babble’ sinks to new lows as PM is asked about selling infrastructure to Americans The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | Mark Carney is facing questions after a muddled answer about selling Canadian infrastructure to Americans. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the exchange, concerns around foreign ownership and what it says about Ottawa’s economic priorities.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #CanadaInfrastructure #CanadianPolitics #CanadianSovereignty #TheReallyBigShow
Kris Sims: ‘Canada’s already earmarked money for cozying up to the EU’ The Really Big Show 2026-09-17 | Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins The Really Big Show to discuss Canada’s push to deepen ties with the European Union. The conversation looks at what it could mean for taxpayers, trade, sovereignty and Ottawa’s spending priorities.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca0:00 The Reality of Financial Strain0:59 Behind the Affordability Narrative3:34 Finding Hope Amidst the Struggle5:42 The Reality of Working Families8:34 Navigating the Trade Dispute11:16 The Risks of European Integration24:43 The Cost of Choking Resources37:06 The State of Modern Journalism#KrisSims #CanadaEU #CanadianTaxpayersFederation #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Carney welcomed home at the EU The Really Big Show 2026-09-16 | Mark Carney’s reception in Europe is putting Canada–EU relations back in focus. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine what his EU return could mean for Canadian trade, foreign policy, sovereignty and the political questions facing Ottawa.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #CanadaEU #CanadianPolitics #CanadaTrade #TheReallyBigShow
When is Carney going to say sorry for the Trudeau years? The Really Big Show 2026-09-16 | When will Mark Carney answer for the Trudeau years? Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the political legacy of the Trudeau government, the questions facing the Liberals and what accountability could mean for Canada’s future.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #JustinTrudeau #LiberalParty #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Nenshi takes celebrations a little too far as NDP wins seat from UCP The Really Big Show 2026-09-16 | Naheed Nenshi’s reaction to an NDP win over the UCP has sparked a fresh debate about Alberta politics. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine what the moment says about the NDP, the UCP and the political mood in Alberta.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#AlbertaPolitics #NaheedNenshi #AlbertaNDP #UCP #TheReallyBigShow
Carney promises ‘deeper’ trade with China, says Beijing will ‘open up’ The Really Big Show 2026-09-16 | Mark Carney says Canada is pursuing deeper trade ties with China as Beijing signals it may open further. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine what closer Canada–China economic ties could mean for trade, sovereignty, national security and Canadian workers.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #CanadaChina #CanadaTrade #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
In a normal country, Anita Anand would be fired The Really Big Show 2026-09-16 | Anita Anand is facing sharp criticism over accountability in Ottawa. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the questions surrounding ministerial responsibility, the Liberal government and what Canadians should expect from federal leadership.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#AnitaAnand #CanadianPolitics #LiberalParty #CanadaNews #TheReallyBigShow
Has Mark Carney put Canada up for sale? The Really Big Show 2026-09-15 | Has Mark Carney put Canada up for sale? Iain Burns and Jim Csek examine the debate around foreign investment, privatization, trade and the pressures shaping Canada’s economic sovereignty.They consider what changing policy could mean for Canadian infrastructure, national assets and the people who depend on them.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #MarkCarney #CanadianPolitics #CanadianEconomy #TheReallyBigShow
Why is Ireland getting US tariff relief and not Canada? The Really Big Show 2026-09-15 | Why is Ireland receiving US tariff relief while Canada is not? This episode examines trade policy, Canada–US relations and the economic consequences for Canadians.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #Tariffs #CanadaUS #Trade #TheReallyBigShow
Canadian inflation: Food still miserably expensive, gas price surging The Really Big Show 2026-09-15 | Food remains expensive and gas prices are surging. This episode examines Canada’s inflation pressures, the cost of living and why affordability remains a central concern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #Inflation #CostOfLiving #FoodPrices #TheReallyBigShow
Former CTV bureau chief accuses media of ‘propaganda’ during COVID-19 pandemic The Really Big Show 2026-09-15 | Former CTV bureau chief accuses media of ‘propaganda’ during COVID-19 pandemic. This episode examines questions of media coverage, public messaging, trust and accountability during the pandemic.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #COVID19 #Media #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Free movement with EU ‘would effectively give Canada a border with Turkey’ The Really Big Show 2026-09-15 | What would expanded free movement with the European Union mean for Canada? This episode examines concerns that an EU arrangement could reshape Canada’s borders, immigration policy and sovereignty.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #EuropeanUnion #Immigration #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Is Canada Trading Away Sovereignty? Carneys EU Push, Trump Tariffs & Inflation The Really Big Show 2026-09-14 | Jim Csek and Iain Burns discuss the latest in Canadian politics, looking at the shifting landscape for voters.Jim Csek and Iain Burns break down recent statements from Pierre Poilievre and Donald Trump. They examine how these political signals are shaping the national conversation and what they could mean for Canada’s future.The show also examines the ongoing rollout of vaccine injury support, reviewing recent headlines and policy updates and their impact on Canadians.Support independent Canadian media at thereallybigshow.ca, and subscribe to The Really Big Show for weekly political analysis.#Canada #CanadianPolitics #cdnpoli
Why Canada Was Wrong About The Future Of Oil | Heather Exner-Pirot The Really Big Show 2026-09-14 | Canada bet against oil while global demand and investment kept moving in the other direction.Heather Exner-Pirot explains why predictions of peak oil demand did not play out, why demand for Canadian oil remains strong, and why Canada is being forced to rediscover ambition.CHAPTERS0:00 Canada’s clean-energy bet0:55 Oil demand did not disappear1:50 Capital follows the market2:45 Why Canadian oil still mattersWatch the full Heather Exner-Pirot interview: youtu.be/JRTfnhXmM4w#Canada #OilAndGas #Energy #HeatherExnerPirot #TheReallyBigShow
Europe Won’t Save Canada’s Economy | Ian Lee The Really Big Show 2026-09-14 | Europe is not Canada’s economic future, says Ian Lee. He explains why diversifying toward Europe will not replace Canada’s economic relationship with the United States.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 Europe won’t save Canada01:45 The limits of diversification03:30 Canada’s economic reality05:00 The U.S. relationship#Canada #Europe #IanLee #CanadianEconomy #Trade #TheReallyBigShow
Nobody Wants To Pay for Canada’s Carbon Capture Plan | Heather Exner-Pirot The Really Big Show 2026-09-14 | Customers are not paying a premium for the carbon intensity of Canadian oil. Heather Exner-Pirot explains why that creates a difficult question for Canada’s carbon-capture plans.CHAPTERS0:00 The carbon-capture question1:15 No premium for cleaner barrels2:25 The cost per barrel4:00 Who will pay?Watch the full Heather Exner-Pirot interview: youtu.be/JRTfnhXmM4w#Canada #CarbonCapture #OilAndGas #HeatherExnerPirot #TheReallyBigShow
Why Investors Still Don’t Trust Canada | Heather Exner-Pirot The Really Big Show 2026-09-13 | Why is investment capital still hesitant about Canada?Heather Exner-Pirot discusses the legacy of Northern Gateway, the loss of confidence during the Trudeau years and what Canada must do to demonstrate it is serious about attracting investment.CHAPTERS0:00 Canada’s investment credibility1:25 Northern Gateway’s legacy3:00 What capital needs to see4:45 “Show me time” for CanadaWatch the full Heather Exner-Pirot interview: youtu.be/JRTfnhXmM4w#Canada #Investment #Energy #HeatherExnerPirot #TheReallyBigShow
“You Are Toast”: Ian Lee’s Warning for Canada’s Auto Industry The Really Big Show 2026-09-13 | “You are toast.” Ian Lee warns that Canada’s auto industry depends heavily on access to the U.S. market and explains what is at stake if that relationship breaks down.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 “You are toast”01:00 Canada’s auto industry risk02:20 Why the U.S. market matters03:10 The warning for Canada#Canada #AutoIndustry #IanLee #CanadianEconomy #Trade #TheReallyBigShow
China Shock 2.0: Canada Is Caught in a Bigger Trade War | Ian Lee The Really Big Show 2026-09-13 | China Shock 2.0 is already reshaping the global economy. Ian Lee explains why Canada is caught in a much bigger trade war and what Canadians may be missing about the conflict.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 China Shock 2.003:10 Why Canada is caught in the middle06:30 The wider trade conflict09:20 What it means for Canada#Canada #China #TradeWar #IanLee #CanadianEconomy #TheReallyBigShow
Joseph Barbuto: “I Believe a Popular Uprising Is Coming” | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-13 | Joseph Barbuto of Economic Longwave joins The Really Big Show to discuss the economic pressure building in Canada, public discontent, debt, housing and why he believes a popular uprising may be coming.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 Why a popular uprising may be coming06:30 Economic pressure on Canadians16:00 Debt, housing and the long-term outlook26:00 Political consequences38:00 What happens next#Canada #CanadianEconomy #JosephBarbuto #EconomicLongwave #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Did Canada’s Charter Weaken Democracy? | John Carpay The Really Big Show 2026-09-13 | Did Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms weaken democracy? John Carpay joins The Really Big Show to discuss the Charter’s American influence, judicial power and the questions Canadians should be asking about democratic accountability.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 The Charter question03:15 How Canada’s Charter was shaped07:20 Democracy and judicial power12:30 What reform could look like17:15 Final thoughts#Canada #CharterOfRights #JohnCarpay #CanadianPolitics #Democracy #TheReallyBigShow
Canada Can’t Win a Trade War With the U.S. | Ian Lee The Really Big Show 2026-09-12 | Canada cannot win a trade war with the United States, argues Ian Lee. He explains the economic imbalance between the two countries and why the consequences matter for Canadians.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 Canada can’t win a trade war00:45 The economic imbalance01:30 What a trade war would cost02:00 The reality for Canada#Canada #UnitedStates #TradeWar #IanLee #CanadianEconomy #TheReallyBigShowAbout Ian Lee sprott.carleton.ca/people/ian-lee
Is Mark Carney a Shape-Shifting Chameleon? | Beyond the Ballot The Really Big Show 2026-09-12 | Is Mark Carney a shape-shifting chameleon? Renee Merrifield and Jim Csek examine the changing messages, policy choices and political positioning surrounding Canada’s prime minister.Beyond the Ballot is a direct conversation about the issues shaping Canada and British Columbia.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 Is Mark Carney a shape-shifting chameleon?06:30 Changing messages and political positioning15:00 What it means for Canada25:30 Leadership, accountability and trust36:30 Final thoughts#MarkCarney #CanadianPolitics #Canada #ReneeMerrifield #BeyondTheBallot #TheReallyBigShow
Canadians Have Every Right to Question $40M for Ukrainian Veterans The Really Big Show 2026-09-12 | Canadians have every right to question the decision to provide $40 million for Ukrainian veterans. Jim Csek and Iain Burns discuss accountability, taxpayer priorities and the questions Ottawa should answer.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 The $40-million question01:15 Accountability and taxpayer priorities02:35 What Canadians deserve to know03:45 Final thoughts#Canada #Ukraine #CanadianPolitics #TaxpayerMoney #ForeignPolicy #TheReallyBigShow
Will Ukraine and Canada Even Exist in 100 Years? | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-12 | Will Ukraine and Canada even exist in 100 years? Jim Csek and Iain Burns question Mark Carney’s long-term commitment to Ukraine and what it could mean for Canada’s future, priorities and foreign policy.Watch today’s full live show: youtube.com/live/gokD-InRyToSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.caCHAPTERS00:00 Carney’s 100-year promise02:20 Canada’s future05:20 Ukraine and long-term commitments08:10 The questions Canadians should ask#MarkCarney #Ukraine #Canada #CanadianPolitics #ForeignPolicy #TheReallyBigShow
Carney Promises Ukraine 100 Years of Friendship | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | Mark Carney is promising Ukraine 100 years of friendship. What does that commitment mean for Canada, our priorities and our foreign policy?Jim Csek and Iain Burns break down the headlines and ask the questions Canadians need answered.The Really Big Show is live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #Ukraine #Canada #CanadianPolitics #ForeignPolicy #TheReallyBigShow
The US Gives Canadians a Unique Privilege. Don’t Throw It Away The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | Canadians enjoy a uniquely close relationship with the United States. Jim Csek and Iain Burns discuss why that relationship matters and what Canada risks by taking it for granted.CHAPTERS0:00 A unique Canada US relationship1:15 What Canadians gain2:30 The risk of throwing it away3:40 The bigger pictureWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/pDKpbrJJ0us#Canada #UnitedStates #CanadaUS #Trade #TheReallyBigShow
Reporter Stunned as Minister Defends Canadian Oil and Gas The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | A reporter challenges a Canadian minister over oil and gas. Jim Csek and Iain Burns break down the exchange, the environmental argument and the economic case for Canada’s energy sector.CHAPTERS0:00 The reporter’s challenge3:00 The minister’s response6:00 Oil, gas and Canada’s economy9:00 The environmental argument11:00 Why this debate mattersWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/pDKpbrJJ0us#Canada #OilAndGas #Energy #Alberta #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
“Elbows Up” Until It Costs $500 | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | The “elbows up” mood has limits when Canadians are asked to pay the price. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the gap between political slogans and the real cost of a tougher Canada United States relationship.CHAPTERS0:00 The elbows-up message1:30 Who pays the price?3:20 Canada US consequences5:15 Slogans versus realityWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/pDKpbrJJ0us#Canada #Trump #CanadaUS #Trade #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Champagne Says Canada Has “No Issues” With Security. Really? The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | François-Philippe Champagne says Canada faces “no issues” with security. Jim Csek and Iain Burns take a closer look at the claim and the risks Canadians should be asking about.CHAPTERS0:00 Champagne’s claim1:15 The security question2:45 Why the answer matters4:15 What Canadians deserve to knowWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/pDKpbrJJ0us#Canada #FrancoisPhilippeChampagne #Security #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Can Canada Be Extremely Wealthy Again? | Prof. Ian Lee The Really Big Show 2026-09-11 | Can Canada become an extremely wealthy country again?Professor Ian Lee joins The Really Big Show to discuss Canada’s economic potential, the policy choices holding the country back and what it will take to rebuild prosperity.CHAPTERS0:00 Can Canada be wealthy again?6:00 Productivity and investment18:00 Energy, resources and national growth32:00 Trade, security and economic reality48:00 What Canada must changeSupport independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #CanadianEconomy #IanLee #Productivity #TheReallyBigShow
Liberals finally discover oil… so does that mean Alberta was right? The Really Big Show 2026-09-10 | Liberals finally discover oil. Does that mean Alberta was right all along?Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine Canada’s changing energy debate, the political pressure around oil and gas, Alberta’s role in the national economy, and what Ottawa’s choices could mean for investment, jobs and energy security.The Really Big Show is live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore from The Really Big Show: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #Alberta #OilAndGas #CanadianPolitics #Energy #MarkCarney #TheReallyBigShow
Never fear, the EU is here: Carney looks to Brussels for salvation The Really Big Show 2026-09-10 | Mark Carney looks to Europe as Canada searches for answers beyond the United States. Jim Csek and Iain Burns question whether Brussels can deliver what Ottawa needs.CHAPTERS0:00 Carney looks to Europe4:00 The Brussels strategy8:00 Can the EU replace US trade?12:00 Canada’s economic realityWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/6twEY9VmQTQ#MarkCarney #EuropeanUnion #Canada #Trade #TheReallyBigShow
Canada entering trade war with ‘serious weakness’ – but why? The Really Big Show 2026-09-10 | Canada faces a trade fight from a position of serious weakness. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the risks, the choices and what Canadians could pay for.CHAPTERS0:00 Canada enters a trade war2:15 The country’s serious weakness5:00 The cost to Canadians7:00 What Ottawa should doWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/6twEY9VmQTQ#Canada #TradeWar #Trump #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Carney continues to ‘undermine Canada’s democracy’ by refusing to be scrutinized The Really Big Show 2026-09-10 | Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine concerns about accountability, access and political leaders refusing scrutiny from independent media.CHAPTERS0:00 The accountability question4:00 Access and independent media8:00 Why scrutiny matters12:00 Canada’s democratic testWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/6twEY9VmQTQ#MarkCarney #PressFreedom #Canada #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Freeland stumped when asked to explain how US democracy is ‘on life support’ The Really Big Show 2026-09-10 | Chrystia Freeland was asked to explain her claim that American democracy is on life support. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the exchange and the larger political message.CHAPTERS0:00 The question to Freeland3:00 The response under scrutiny7:00 Canada and US democracy11:00 Why the answer mattersWatch the full live show: youtube.com/live/6twEY9VmQTQ#ChrystiaFreeland #Canada #USPolitics #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Trump ups the ante as Liberals tell the same old story The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | Trump ups the ante as Liberals tell the same old story.Jim Csek and Iain Burns break down the latest Canada United States trade pressure, Liberal messaging and what the choices in Ottawa could mean for Canadians.CHAPTERS0:00 The headlines and today’s stakes15:00 Trade pressure and Trump’s next move35:00 Liberal messaging under scrutiny55:00 Canada’s economic choices1:20:00 What comes nextThe Really Big Show is live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/support#Canada #Trump #MarkCarney #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Canadian Researchers Told to ‘Decolonize Science’ | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | Canadian researchers are being told to “decolonize science.” Jim Csek and Iain Burns ask what that means for research, public policy and common sense.CHAPTERS0:00 Where Canada is sitting1:20 Colonialism and the national debate2:44 Britain, history and the bigger picture4:06 Focus groups and political messaging5:24 Incentives, policy and public prioritiesWatch The Really Big Show live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/support#Canada #Science #Research #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Canada Deepens China Ties as Relations With US Worsen | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | Canada’s military is meeting with a Chinese general who could be involved in a future invasion of Taiwan. What does that mean as relations with the United States become more difficult?CHAPTERS0:00 Canada and China in a changing world1:43 Brookfield, Xi and unanswered questions3:23 What Ottawa has not acknowledged5:07 Natural resources and public messaging6:44 Transparency and accountabilityJim Csek and Iain Burns discuss Canada’s China relationship, military engagement, transparency and the country’s strategic choices.Watch The Really Big Show live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/support#Canada #China #Taiwan #CanadianMilitary #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
China Held Canola Hostage. And Won | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | What happens when Canada says it will not be held hostage by the United States but its own exporters face pressure from China?CHAPTERS0:00 Canada’s tariff escalation2:00 Tariffs and everyday products4:03 Danielle Smith on the costs to Alberta6:07 “Not held hostage” by another country8:01 China and the new power balance10:05 Canola exports and the diversification problemJim Csek and Iain Burns examine canola, trade leverage, retaliatory tariffs and the difficulty of finding markets beyond the United States.Watch The Really Big Show live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/support#Canada #Canola #China #Trade #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Carney’s McKinley History Lesson Goes Wrong | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | Mark Carney’s reading of history is under the microscope.CHAPTERS0:00 Carney’s “economic war” claim2:34 Dependency versus partnership5:04 The trade-talk documents7:32 Canadians, leadership and media10:00 A broader trade conflict12:33 Europe and trade alternatives15:02 Carney’s historical analogyJim Csek and Iain Burns examine references to William McKinley, tariffs and the consequences of political leaders drawing the wrong lessons from the past.Watch The Really Big Show live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/support#MarkCarney #WilliamMcKinley #Canada #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Heather Exner-Pirot: “There Will Be a Food Crisis Next Year” | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-09 | Could Canada be heading toward a food crisis next year?Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins Jim Csek and Iain Burns to discuss the links between energy, fuel, food security and the policy decisions shaping Canada’s future.In this conversation:• Why energy policy and food costs are connected• The risks Canada faces if essential energy and resource capacity is constrained• What affordability, resilience and food security could look like in the year aheadWatch The Really Big Show live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore interviews and commentary: thereallybigshow.ca#Canada #FoodSecurity #Energy #OilAndGas #TheReallyBigShow
Carney Declared War. Now What? | The Really Big Show The Really Big Show 2026-09-08 | Mark Carney has declared war. What does that mean for Canada, the economy and the relationship with the United States?CHAPTERS0:00 Welcome to The Really Big Show3:59 Carney declares an economic war7:18 Challenging Carney’s trade claims11:53 Food affordability and rising costs13:36 Canola, China and Canadian exports16:24 Can Britain replace US trade?20:06 Tariffs and Canada’s response24:01 Energy policy and Alberta’s frustration28:00 China and global power politics32:02 Why this dispute matters to the Liberals40:05 Chrétien and Liberal messaging44:03 China, manufacturing and pricing52:03 Chip security and national interests1:00:06 China, NATO and Canadian security1:07:34 Oil and building a pipeline1:12:05 Manufacturing and the AI boom1:24:01 Britain and the industrial age1:36:06 Carney and Brookfield1:40:03 AI and the singularity1:44:06 Decolonizing science1:48:06 Focus groups and political strategy1:52:02 Bureaucracy and policy2:00:07 Canada, Britain and US political shifts2:04:07 Greenland and geopoliticsJim Csek and Iain Burns break down the questions behind the headlines in this edition of The Really Big Show: the choices facing Canada, the pressure on working Canadians and what comes next.The Really Big Show is live every weekday at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern.Support independent Canadian media: thereallybigshow.ca/supportMore interviews and commentary: thereallybigshow.ca#MarkCarney #Canada #CanadianPolitics #TheReallyBigShow
Eby vs. Basic Math: Who is really paying for this? The Really Big Show 2026-09-07 | British Columbia’s budget pitch sounds simpleuntil you do the basic math. In this clip, we ask who really pays when Premier David Eby’s promises meet the bill, and whether the numbers add up for ordinary Canadians.The Really Big Show is accredited independent Canadian media asking the questions the political class would rather avoid. What does “affordability” mean when the costs keep moving onto families?Chapters:0:00 Eby vs. basic math0:42 Who is really paying?1:36 The bill comes due2:34 What the numbers say3:39 Politics versus affordability4:48 The question Eby must answer5:26 Thanks for watching———The Really Big Show: the thinking Canadian’s daily briefing, from accredited independent Canadian media.🔴 Live weekdays at 9AM PST📍 Independent. Unapologetic. Canadian.👉 Support the show: thereallybigshow.caSubscribe | Share | Comment — help us grow independent Canadian media.Press Freedom Mission — Washington:thereallybigshow.ca/washington
Why Mark Carney’s Canada Isn’t the One You Live In The Really Big Show 2026-09-07 | 0:00 Canada sheds 42,000 jobs — 1.5 million unemployed1:20 Champagne’s G20 Canada vs the one you live in3:00 FIFA bump, gold, oil — the 3.3% growth mirage4:00 BC: 26k full-time jobs gone, 20k part-time in5:40 Public-sector jobs down — credit where due7:00 Kelowna at 9% — depression territory8:00 Youth employment vs TFWs9:40 Ontario 6.9%, Atlantic and Newfoundland numbers11:00 Carney’s job claims vs the chart12:00 Two realities — Champagne won’t take the ask13:20 US on a launch pad, Canada detached since 201514:20 Productivity, AI investment, Brookfield money south15:20 Kevin Hassett: US factory jobs and onshoring16:40 “Canada has trust” — then where’s the investment?Canada shed another 42,000 jobs. 1.5 million Canadians are unemployed. StatsCan: employment down 0.2%, unemployment stuck at 6.4%.Ontario manufacturing at 6.9%. Kelowna and Atlantic Canada at depression-level unemployment. BC traded 26,000 full-time jobs for 20,000 part-time. Meanwhile François-Philippe Champagne tells the G20 Canada is number one — and won’t reconcile that story with the country Canadians live in.Mark Carney says affordability has never been better and Canada is adding more jobs than the U.S. The employment charts say otherwise. U.S. unemployment 4.1%; capital and factories pouring into America. A trillion Canadian dollars already invested south of the border — including Brookfield.Two Canadas. One Champagne sells abroad. One you live in.The Really Big Show — Jim Csek & Iain BurnsWeekdays 9am PT on YouTubethereallybigshow.cathereallybigshow.ca/washington#canadiannews #canadapolitics #MarkCarney #jobs #unemployment #economy
