The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Stephen LeDrew
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The LeDrew Three Minute Interview is a daily podcast featuring insight on the news that matters to you, with views you won't hear anywhere else. Stephen LeDrew is a lawyer, broadcaster, responsible father, and a believer in fairness and good manners and liberalism(in the best sense of the word), and good government and civic responsibility.Stephen LeDrew is an enemy of bureaucratic busybodies, know-it-all “idealogues”, pontificating politicians who tell everyone else how to run their lives, woke idiots, and politically correct, milquetoast, sanitized media outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23 hrs ago

    Is Military Action the ONLY Way to Stop Iran?

    Stephen LeDrew speaks with Mehtab Sangha, a student at the Rotman School of Management, about the escalating crisis surrounding Iran, regime violence, and the possibility of change. As tensions continue between Iran, Israel, and the United States, the conversation turns to one central question: can the Iranian regime ever change peacefully — or has the situation moved beyond diplomacy? LeDrew argues that the Iranian government has spent decades repressing its own population while pursuing regional aggression and instability. Sangha pushes back, warning about the consequences of war and arguing that lasting change must ultimately come from the Iranian people themselves. The discussion explores protests inside Iran, regime crackdowns, civilian casualties, and the challenge of supporting democratic movements under authoritarian rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  2. 23 hrs ago

    Media BLACKOUT? Anti-Carney Protest Gets Ignored

    Stephen LeDrew is joined by André Proulx, producer of the Three Minute Interview, for a discussion about media coverage, public protest, and growing distrust in Canadian institutions. While travelling through Atlantic Canada, Proulx unexpectedly encountered a large anti-government protest focused on rising gas prices, affordability, and frustration with the federal government. But what shocked him most wasn’t the protest itself — it was the near-total absence of mainstream media coverage. Despite highway disruptions and a visible public demonstration stretching across multiple provinces, Proulx says major outlets including CBC, CTV, and local media appeared to largely ignore the story. The conversation explores whether government-funded media organizations are becoming increasingly hesitant to cover stories critical of Ottawa — and what that means for journalism, public trust, and democracy in Canada. Three Minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  3. 23 hrs ago

    Canada’s Military Decline EXPOSED by Snowbirds Decision

    Stephen LeDrew speaks with Michelle Ferreri, former MP, about growing outrage over the future of the Canadian Snowbirds and what the controversy says about the state of Canada today. Ferreri argues that the issue goes far beyond air shows. For decades, the Snowbirds have been one of Canada’s most recognizable national symbols and one of the military’s strongest recruiting tools. She says the government knew these aircraft would eventually need replacement, yet failed to plan properly — while continuing to spend heavily elsewhere. The conversation expands into broader concerns about Canada’s military readiness, national pride, government spending, and economic decline under the current political leadership. With Mark Carney now leading the country, critics are asking whether Canada is losing not just military capability — but confidence in itself. Three Minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  4. 23 hrs ago

    Peter Shurman: Mark Carney Is “One Lousy Leader”

    Is Mark Carney connecting with ordinary Canadians — or talking down to them? In this preview of a larger Members-Only Interview, Stephen LeDrew sits down with former MPP, broadcaster, and writer Peter Shurman to discuss affordability, immigration, emigration, and the growing disconnect between Ottawa and everyday life in Canada. Shurman argues that while Carney may be highly educated and respected internationally, many Canadians are more concerned about paying mortgages, buying groceries, and finding opportunities for their families than hearing about “new international orders” and global economic restructuring. The conversation explores: Why Canadians continue supporting Mark Carney Rising costs of living and affordability pressures Immigration and Canada’s housing crisis The growing “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving Canada Why doctors, engineers, and professionals are moving away And whether Ottawa truly understands what Canadians are facing Subscribe to Peter Shurman’s Substack: https://substack.com/@shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  5. 23 hrs ago

    LeDrew Rant - Unelected Bureaucrats Are Running Canada

    Who is really controlling Canada — elected politicians, or unelected bureaucrats? In today’s LeDrew Rant, Stephen argues that more and more decisions affecting Canadians’ daily lives are being made not by voters or elected governments, but by bureaucrats, regulators, judges, and appointed boards with little direct accountability to the public. LeDrew points to several recent examples, including: The CRTC’s new tax on streaming services like Netflix and Prime VideoCourt rulings affecting homelessness encampments and public transit projectsJudicial interventions in Ontario’s bike lane policiesThe growing role of unelected agencies and regulatory bodiesAirport authorities and public infrastructure managementRising costs being passed directly to Canadian consumers The rant also examines how governments increasingly defer controversial decisions to regulators, tribunals, courts, and appointed agencies — allowing politicians to avoid accountability while ordinary Canadians absorb the consequences through higher costs, delays, and declining public services. LeDrew argues that when judges and regulators move beyond interpreting laws and begin shaping public policy, Canadians have the right to question those decisions openly. The broader question at the center of this rant: Are Canadians slowly losing democratic control over the institutions that control their lives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  6. May 22

    Split Votes Are Killing Cities — And Helping “Activists” Win

    Stephen LeDrew speaks with Jeffrey Kroeker, Chair and Founder of A Better City Toronto, about why municipal politics across Canada are failing — and what voters can actually do about it. From Toronto to Vancouver, many Canadians know their cities are declining — with rising costs, poor infrastructure, and decisions that don’t reflect the priorities of everyday residents. Kroeker argues that the problem isn’t just bad leadership — its low voter turnout, vote splitting, and highly organized activist groups that dominate municipal elections while most voters stay home. He explains why liberals and conservatives often divide their own vote, allowing smaller, more organized groups to take control of city councils — and what needs to change to reverse that trend. With the broader political environment shaped by leaders like Mark Carney and the Trudeau legacy, the conversation raises a bigger question: Can Canada fix its governance — starting at the municipal level? Three Minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  7. May 22

    “Discovery Math” FAILED — Are Schools Finally Admitting It?

    Are Canadian schools failing to teach basic math skills? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen speaks with Dave McGinn about the growing debate over math education in Ontario and across Canada. McGinn, who regularly covers education policy and classroom trends for The Globe and Mail, explains why concerns over declining math skills have become a major issue for parents, educators, and policymakers alike. The conversation focuses on the shift away from traditional arithmetic instruction toward “discovery math,” a teaching philosophy that critics argue has weakened students’ grasp of basic fundamentals like multiplication, division, and practical everyday math. Topics include: Ontario’s ongoing review of math instructionWhy EQAO scores continue to struggleThe debate between traditional math and discovery mathWhether schools moved too far away from fundamentalsThe role of government and education policyWhy practical math skills still matter in everyday lifeAnd whether Canada is finally returning to a “back to basics” approach LeDrew and McGinn also discuss the broader implications of declining numeracy — from financial literacy to workplace readiness — and why many parents feel the education system has drifted too far from core skills. As Ontario reviews how math is taught in schools, the question remains: are students being prepared for real life, or are they falling behind on the basics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

  8. May 22

    Canadians Are FED UP With Political Betrayal

    Should Members of Parliament be forced to face voters again if they cross the floor? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen speaks with Jay Goldberg of the Consumer Choice Center about political accountability, recall elections, and the growing frustration many Canadians feel toward MPs who switch parties after being elected. The discussion comes amid renewed debate over floor crossings in Canadian politics, with some voters arguing that changing parties after an election amounts to betraying the mandate voters originally supported. Goldberg points to systems already in place in provinces like Alberta and British Columbia, where citizens can petition to trigger recall votes or by-elections. He argues Canadians should have similar powers federally — especially when MPs switch political allegiance midterm. The conversation explores: Whether MPs should automatically face by-elections after crossing the floorThe growing role of party leaders and “presidential-style” politics in CanadaWhy many voters feel disconnected from OttawaPolitical accountability and democratic reformThe difference between representing a party versus representing constituentsAnd why recall powers are gaining attention across Canada As public trust in politics continues to decline, this interview asks whether Canada’s democratic system needs stronger mechanisms to hold politicians accountable between elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The LeDrew Three Minute Interview is a daily podcast featuring insight on the news that matters to you, with views you won't hear anywhere else. Stephen LeDrew is a lawyer, broadcaster, responsible father, and a believer in fairness and good manners and liberalism(in the best sense of the word), and good government and civic responsibility.Stephen LeDrew is an enemy of bureaucratic busybodies, know-it-all “idealogues”, pontificating politicians who tell everyone else how to run their lives, woke idiots, and politically correct, milquetoast, sanitized media outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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