Carney’s promises collide with reality as 2025 looks increasingly like a lost year for Canada. Rising taxes, stubborn inflation, housing out of reach, and policy-driven uncertainty are pushing the country toward an economic winter. We unpack broken pledges, media credibility, global shifts, what comes next in 2026, and where Canadians may still find opportunity amid the chaos.
Today’s show cuts straight to the pressure points shaping Canada’s future. We look at how well-connected big business continues to post rising profits while everyday Canadians absorb the cost, and why many see the country drifting toward an economic winter even as the U.S. economy heats up. From climate politics and the growing influence of investment bankers in Ottawa to questions around gun policy, government waste, and accountability, the disconnect is becoming harder to ignore. We also examine Alberta’s move to give residents a say on separation, uncertainty in BC’s real estate market, border and security debates, and rising global tensions. A wide-ranging conversation about who is benefiting, who is paying, and where Canada may be headed next.
Today’s episode takes on big promises and bigger consequences. With Poilievre saying a pipeline will be built no matter what, Jim and Iain unpack whether Canada is finally ready to choose prosperity over paralysis. The discussion cuts into why the economy is struggling due to policy choices, not market forces, and what supply management actually means for everyday Canadians. We examine CBC’s sit-down with Carney, growing concerns about media bias, and how institutions shape public narratives. From gold surging and election rumours swirling to BC politics hitting the world stage and pressure building abroad, this is a wide-ranging conversation about power, policy, and what comes next.
With “Carney says no deal and stands ground on Supply Management” leading the way, today’s Friday episode digs into trade, power, and who really benefits from Ottawa’s hard lines. Jim and Iain break down what Carny’s stance means for Canada’s relationship with the U.S., and whether policies meant to protect the few continue to burden the many. We look at political theatre, hype replacing substance, and growing signs of institutional decay — from Justice Department misconduct to once-trusted brands falling fast. We round out the week with updates from Trump world, culture-war misfires, and elites talking cost of living while Canadians feel the squeeze. That’s it for the week — we’ll be back on Monday.
Today’s livestream cuts through a rapidly shifting political and economic landscape. Jim and Iain break down what Americans are demanding to secure a deal, the increasingly uncomfortable alignment between CBC and Carney, and Poilievre standing shoulder to shoulder with Danielle Smith on a contentious issue. We look at Alberta holding assets the world wants, Liberal missteps piling up, and Ottawa preparing yet another sweeping climate doctrine while real projects remain stalled. From talk of federal cuts and foreigners leaving Canada, to taxpayer-funded research attacking the country itself, questions around accountability keep growing. Add in Russia’s aggressive Arctic posture, BC’s mounting frustration with Eby, crime policies that actually work, Trump’s address to the nation, a divided U.S. economy, culture-war moments backfiring online, the decline of traditional TV, and Starlink’s global dominance — and it’s another packed episode unpacking where power, trust, and momentum are really moving.
Today’s livestream tackles the growing frustration Canadians are feeling as major projects stall and the cost of living keeps climbing. Jim and Iain dig into why Canadians want a pipeline while the Liberals continue to delay in the name of climate policy, and whether Carney can actually secure a deal with the U.S. We look at productivity being ignored, approval timelines stretching into decades, and why obvious security vulnerabilities like ports remain overlooked. From soaring food prices and questions around “Buy Canada,” to government-funded research controversies, AI investment gaps between Alberta and BC, and increasing efforts to control public discourse, trust continues to erode. Add in Eby under pressure, strained UK–U.S. relations, rising tension with Venezuela, and Germany’s mounting problems — and it’s another packed episode asking hard questions about leadership, priorities, and where Canada is headed.
It’s Tuesday, and the pressure isn’t letting up. Today’s livestream takes a hard look at how Canadian prosperity has been squandered as the Liberals focus on power over results. Jim and Iain break down a deteriorating economy, mortgage renewal shock facing families, and a growing sense of frustration among younger Canadians. We dig into democratic concerns, media credibility, runaway spending, and why Ottawa keeps pushing for more control while trust continues to erode. From Alberta’s Plan B and BC’s ongoing dysfunction to EV mandates unraveling abroad, public broadcasters under scrutiny, and global developments stretching from Australia to Ukraine, this is a wide-ranging midweek check-in on where things stand — and where they may be headed.
It’s Monday, and we’re setting the tone for the week. Today’s livestream tackles the economic pressure Canadians are feeling firsthand, from soaring food prices to a growing sense that prosperity has been squandered. Jim and Iain break down pipeline politics, western frustration, and why more Canadians are questioning who Ottawa is really working for. We dig into military confusion, provincial political turmoil, global flashpoints, and the international shifts reshaping power right now. From Canada to Chile, Europe to the U.S., the signals are clear — the world has changed, and this week is starting with no shortage of hard truths
Today’s episode takes on a political landscape that’s getting stranger by the hour. Jim and Iain break down another Conservative MP crossing the floor, Liberal efforts to secure power without an election, and growing questions around foreign interference. We look at Ottawa’s bonus-and-break season, CUSMA tensions with Mexico, and why Canada keeps hitching itself to a shaky EU. From pipeline and carbon capture pushback to blocked investigations into fraud and incompetence, the pattern is hard to ignore. Add in real estate turmoil, separatist momentum in Alberta, BC politics putting Eby under a national spotlight, global pressure points from Trump to Maduro, and AI threatening traditional classrooms — and it’s clear the stakes keep rising. A packed show with no shortage of uncomfortable questions.
Today’s episode circles back to one theme that keeps proving itself true: it’s all about energy. Jim and Iain break down the growing tensions around CUSMA, with Mexico raising alarms while the Liberals shrug it off. We look at nations preparing for conflict, the government spending like money has no limits, and families facing yet another wave of bad economic news. From Carney’s muddy explanations to the ballooning Stellantis scandal, the clown-show gun grab, and Ottawa’s bonus-and-vacation season, the disconnect couldn’t be clearer. We dig into whether Canada can withstand the damage done by Liberal–NDP policies, Poilievre’s upcoming review, and Eby steering BC off the rails. Plus: new political contenders, global war drums, and a naval blockade escalating fast. Another packed show — and none of it looks like slowing down.
It’s Wednesday, and the week is heating up. Today’s episode dives into the Liberals’ gamification of politics, their economic spin, and growing worries from Canadians who are struggling to keep food on the table. Jim and Iain break down Ottawa’s push for a $2.5-trillion debt ceiling, the Bank of Canada’s pause, market bets on U.S. cuts, and the latest admissions, walk-backs, and cover-ups coming from the government. We look at Yukon pushing back on gun control, the military’s ongoing confusion, Canada’s digital deal with the EU, and why Eby is feeling the heat. On the world stage: Zelensky signals election readiness, Trump’s policies continue to land with voters, EU leaders take fire, cease-fire talks collapse overseas, and Elon adds fuel to the conversation. A packed mid-week show.
It’s Monday, and we’re starting the week with a packed lineup. Trump’s praising hockey, America is doubling down on energy, and Canada is—once again—letting climate activists run the mic. Jim and Iain walk through why Canadians want pipelines, why Joly keeps stumbling, and how Tim Hortons ended up relying on the federal government for HR. We dig into digital ID concerns, the truth about Canada’s military, and odd decisions inside the Department of Immigration. Plus: BC Conservatives push to repeal DRIPA, massive fraud breaks in the U.S., the EU picks another fight with Musk, BRICS tightens its grip, and the AI wave keeps reshaping everything. A lot to unpack for a Monday.
It’s Friday and we’re going out with a bang. Today’s episode cuts through the week’s political fog with straight talk, sharp takes, and zero patience for the spin. Jim and Iain break down the stories everyone’s talking about – and the ones the mainstream conveniently ignores. Energy battles, Ottawa chaos, global power plays, and the absurdities that made headlines this week. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and the perfect send-off to wrap up the week.
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Today’s show cuts through the noise and hits the issues Ottawa would rather you ignored. USMCA renewal suddenly looks shaky, the border crisis is spilling over, and Tim Hortons’ push for more foreign temporary workers raises real questions. Freeland keeps the Ukraine money flowing while Canadians learn from the EU — not their own government — what joining SAFE will actually cost.
We break down the Liberals’ latest oil-sector meltdown, another media-buried scandal, soaring food prices, and Bell being forced to pay up over vaccine mandates. Champagne’s “help” for struggling Canadians works out to about eleven bucks, and the PM’s tangled web of connections gets harder to ignore. CBC keeps doing propaganda, Rustad’s clock is ticking, and even Eby is now admitting Trump isn’t the reason BC Forestry is collapsing.
Plus automakers cheer Trump for killing mandates, Besset takes on the New York Times, Starmer gets a warning, Putin gets warmth in India, and tech might just be our only real way out.
Today on The Really Big Show, Jim and Iain goes full throttle through a packed news cycle — from Carney getting heat and First Nations pushing back on pipelines, to more Liberal spin getting shredded, fresh scandals, and Ottawa’s nonstop spending habits. We dig into crime spikes, foreign offenders on the loose, BC’s economic hits, global energy shifts, and why the tech world is exploding again. Plus a look at Trump’s impact, Europe’s latest move against Russian energy, and a surprising win for kids in the US. Buckle up.
Jim’s back in the studio and the timing couldn’t be better. Today’s episode barrels through a week of political chaos: Liberals melting down, Guilbeault cracking under pressure, cabinet shake-ups, and another wave of baffling contracts nobody seems to have read. We hit the pipeline fights, Alberta’s pushback, Canada’s youth feeling abandoned, and the never-ending parade of Ottawa vanity projects. Plus, global turbulence from London to the Kremlin as world leaders talk, stall, and scramble. Buckle up — it’s a busy one.
Today’s show dives into a brutal stretch for the federal Liberals as scandal after scandal piles up. Mark Carney insists Alberta’s new deal puts a pipeline at the top of the priority list, but the details only raise more questions. We break down the $15-billion Stellantis contract now landing squarely on taxpayers, the Prime Minister’s Brookfield conflict-of-interest mess, and the growing skepticism around Canada’s habit of signing lopsided deals with foreign firms.
Carney also gives an update on his ongoing talks with Donald Trump, and we wrap with fresh political turbulence from across the pond. Buckle up — there’s a lot to unpack.
Pipeline politicking is back at the centre of the national mess today as Ottawa, Alberta, and BC keep jockeying for control. Mark Carney is now apologizing after his “who cares” comment blew up on him, Mélanie Joly manages to deliver two diplomatic faceplants in one day, and Ukraine signals openness to a peace proposal that could change everything. All the major stories, all the noise stripped out. Catch The Really Big Show weekdays at 9am.