The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.
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Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford and Shaun Polczer discuss Alberta Minister of Infrastructure, Peter Guthrie's resignation, the Liberal debate, Trump on Canadian oil, and airplanes and asteroids on this week's episode of the Pipeline.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how it’s time for open, critical discussion about Islam.Di Western Standard
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Nigel Hannaford talks to Simon Hankinson of The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C., on tariffs, border control, and US-Canada relations under Trump.Di Western Standard
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Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan and Nigel Hannaford discuss Pierre Poilievre's "Canada First" approach, Canadian Polls, and the 2025 German Elections in this week's edition of The Pipeline.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how the budding healthcare scandal needs resolution fast.Di Western Standard
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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Schulz says all of Canada — not just Alberta — is best served by pro-energy gvm't
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The articulate, energetic, Minister of Environment and Protected Places sat down in the Western Standard studios for an exclusive interview following a trade mission to Japan.Di Western Standard
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Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss the "Team Canada" approach, Liberals picking up steam in the polls, and Alberta health contractor allegations on this episode of the Pipeline.Di Western Standard
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Jen Hodgson hosts another episode of Hannaford, with guest Anne-Claire Charette Freake, Spiritual Care Provider on Parliament Hill, a Christian chaplain ministry for MPs from all parties and their staffers. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Feb 13, 2025Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how Trump drew the line in the sand with Gaza. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Feb 12, 2025Di Western Standard
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Guest: Food Professor Sylvain CharleboisDi Western Standard
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Cory talks about how progressives have been left behind as the media landscape changed. Guests: Kris Holthe, Tessa Partridge-Mather ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 09 Jan 2025, westernstandard.newsDi Western Standard
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As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith takes over the federal job of policing the Alberta border with the US, and finds instant stardom on Fox News, she appears to be having the time of her life. Meanwhile, Alberta is booming and thousands of people are moving in from other parts of Canada every month. There are problems, but they look like the problems…
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Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner joined the Western Standard's Derek Fildebrandt and Nigel Hannaford to discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement about his resignation. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 06 Jan 2025, westernstandard.newsDi Western Standard
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Guest: Myke Thomas on the Green Line fiasco.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks with Dave Naylor on what topped the news in 2024. Guest: News editor Dave NaylorDi Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Trudeau death watch ▪️ Is Trump really just joking about annexing Canada?Di Western Standard
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Tony Bernardo of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association on the latest round of gun bans.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how Trudeau must be removed from power for the sake of Canada. Guest: Tony Bernardo of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association on the latest round of gun bans.Di Western Standard
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Premier Smith's year-end interview with Nigel Hannaford, talks about building relationships south of the border, keeping the lights on in Alberta and coming back from the political deadDi Western Standard
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Former MP and government whip Jay Hill, to discuss the federal parliamentary session and speculating on what will happen there next year.Di Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Should Syrian refugees return to Syria? ▪️ Woke bureaucrats think you might be a racistDi Western Standard
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Cory talks about how Canada Post must change its scope and business model. Guest: Former MP and government whip Jay Hill, to discuss the federal parliamentary session and speculating on what will happen there next year.Di Western Standard
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Author Andrea Mrozek — episode guest on Hannaford — writes that in the 1970s, marriage was so much in vogue for the younger generation, that diamond uber-retailer De Beers ran an ad in Seventeen magazine. "Diamonds are forever... I know to the world it says we're getting married. But to me, it says why."…
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Trudeau kisses the ring ▪️ An ‘early’ election just got more likelyDi Western Standard
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Cory talks about how people are turning away from charities and letting government fill the role. Guest: Sheila Cunningham, a trans-woman from Red Deer - and a UCP member to talk about Trans activism and conservatives.Di Western Standard
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“Canada has no choice but to do a deal with Donald Trump,” says Jack Mintz, leading Canadian economist, guest on episode.Di Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Acting Sovereign ▪️ The Return of Coal CountryDi Western Standard
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Cory talks about serious issues facing Canada while Trudeau dances. Guest: Myke Thomas on Calgary Municipal affairs: Crime, transit, taxes, real estate..Di Western Standard
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Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner says her party will keep “holding the line” in demanding the Trudeau Liberals hand over all documents related to the corrupted green slush fund.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about obsessive Canadian opponents to Trump putting Canada’s economy at risk. Show Guest: Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari on the spread of anti-Jewish sentiment and extremismDi Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Nenshi asks UCP to give him a seat in the Alberta Legislature ▪️ Trudeau says families should prioritize “climate change” over food and rent ▪️ Harper takes over Alberta’s investment managementDi Western Standard
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In Hannaford this week, my guests are Faith Groleau and Kellie-Lynn Pirie, both of whom made the change from female to male and have since transitioned back. The experience has been difficult, painful and a profound well of regret for both of them.Di Western Standard
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Join Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford & Erika Barootes on this episode discussions; ▪️ Let’s be careful who we remember on Remembrance Day ▪️ Moe breaks campaign promise ▪️ Is Canada going to get swarmed by people facing US deportation?Di Western Standard
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Investigative journalist Sam Cooper on his years of work with the foreign interference issue
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Cory talks about the pending strike by postal workers should spell the end of the service as we know it. Episode Guest: Investigative journalist Sam Cooper on foreign interference.Di Western Standard
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Petar Pejovic, a Calgary-based Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Canada.Di Western Standard
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Alise Mills discusses the American election results.Di Western Standard
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'Time enough for Smith to deal with the Alberta NDP after she's dealt with the Trudeau Liberals.'... Nigel speaks to Alberta senator-elect Erika Barootes on Premier Smith's endorsement win at the recent UCP convention.Di Western Standard
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Author Andrew Spence talks about his book "Fleeced" & how banks are robbing Canadians...Di Western Standard
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The Western Standard news and opinion teams will be providing live coverage of the US election starting at 7 p.m. (MST) on Tuesday. Join Publisher Derek Fildebrandt, Chief Editor Dave Naylor, Opinion Editor Nigel Hannaford and columnist Cory Morgan, along with their expert guests, as we break down the most hotly contested election in years.…
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Cory talks about the futility of tossing more funds into the broken indigenous system. Guest: Western Standard’s Christopher Oldcorn to discuss the upcoming Saskatchewan election.Di Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ BC election stalemate ▪️ Saskatchewan’s gender-bender electionDi Western Standard
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Brian Lee Crowley talks about the implications of a Harris win in the US presidential election.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how silence from Calgary’s city council on the electric bus boondoggle is allowing things to get worse. Episode Guest: Western Standard’s Jarryd Jager to talk about the final week of the BC electionDi Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Currying favour: Indian interference scandal ▪️ BC election comes down to the wire ▪️ Sask Party keeps its leadDi Western Standard
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On this episode, Nigel hosts Lt.Gen Michel Maisonneuve. He is joined by his wife Barbara, also a retired CAF officer, to talk about how deep is the rot and how the Canadian Armed Forces can be put back together.Di Western Standard
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Cory talks about how politicians are letting conspiracy theories derail their agenda. Episode Guest: Author Michael Wagner talks about his latest book, Time to Leave: Canada Cannot Be Fixed.Di Western Standard
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Terror rallies on Canadian streets ▪️ BC Election: Straws vs Cocaine ▪️ Saskatchewan Election: Where did Moe go?Di Western Standard
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On this episode of Hannaford, Nigel speaks to His Excellency Iddo Moed, the Ambassador of Israel to Canada, the anniversary of a terrible event, when in the name of Palestine, terrorists swarmed over Israel’s southern border and with indescribable brutality kidnapped, raped, murdered, burned, blew up, incinerated and otherwise slaughtered approxima…
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Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Saskatchewan Election ▪️ BC Conservatives take the lead over NDP ▪️ Smith’s job on the line at UCP conventionDi Western Standard
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