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. 16 hrs ago

    Mark Johnson: Canada Is Erasing Its Own History

    Is Canada erasing its own history in the name of “decolonization”? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Mark Johnson, lawyer, columnist, conservative commentator, and founder of Save Our History, about Canadian history, statue removals, public renaming campaigns, and the growing debate over decolonization. The conversation looks at how cities and institutions across Canada have removed statues, renamed public spaces, and reconsidered historical figures such as Sir John A. Macdonald and Henry Dundas. Toronto City Council voted in 2023 to rename Yonge-Dundas Square to a foreign word from the increasingly racist and sexist country of Ghana. Johnson argues that Canada should not deny or erase its past, even when that history is complicated. He says historical figures should be judged in full — not reduced to one issue or one modern political narrative. The discussion explores: Decolonization and Canadian public institutionsThe renaming of Dundas-related landmarks in TorontoSir John A. Macdonald and his role in Canadian historyResidential schools and historical responsibilityWhy Johnson believes history should be understood, not erasedThe difference between learning from history and hiding itAnd what Canada loses when it rejects its founders and national story LeDrew and Johnson argue that history is often messy, but that a country without memory, heroes, or shared reference points will lose its identity. Learn more about Save Our History: saveourhistory.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  2. 17 hrs ago

    Dan McTeague: Canada Allowed a $14 BILLION Oil Project To Slip Away

    Why is Canada so slow to approve major energy projects? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and energy analyst, about Bay du Nord — a major offshore oil project near Newfoundland that could have brought billions in investment, jobs, and economic activity to Canada. McTeague explains that the Bay du Nord project, located hundreds of kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, has been discussed for years and could produce hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per day. Backed by major international players including Norway’s Equinor, the project represents exactly the kind of private-sector investment Canada says it wants. So why has it taken so long? The conversation explores: What Bay du Nord is and why it mattersNewfoundland’s potential offshore oil opportunityNorway’s role through EquinorWhy major energy projects face long delays in CanadaOttawa’s approach to resource developmentThe difference between Canada and Norway’s use of oil wealthWhy Dan McTeague says Newfoundlanders and All Canadians should be furiousAnd whether Mark Carney is serious about getting government out of the way LeDrew and McTeague argue that Canada needs to stop delaying private-sector investment and start approving projects that create jobs, strengthen the economy, and bring Canadian resources to global markets. As Canada faces weak growth and economic uncertainty, Bay du Nord raises a bigger question: why does Canada keep making it so hard to build the projects that could make the country richer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

  3. 17 hrs ago

    Frank Stronach’s Advice to Fix Canada’s Economy

    Could Frank Stronach build Magna in Canada today? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International, about Canada’s struggling economy, small business, red tape, and the growing burden of bureaucracy. Stronach came to Canada in 1954 with $200 in his wallet and went on to build one of the country’s most successful companies. But he says the Canada that allowed entrepreneurs to build, grow, and create jobs has changed dramatically. In this conversation, Stronach argues that small business has always been the backbone of the economy — but today, entrepreneurs are tied up in permits, regulations, delays, and bureaucracy. He says that if he were starting now, he could not build Magna under today’s conditions. The discussion covers: Why small business matters to Canada’s economyHow red tape is slowing growth and job creationWhy entrepreneurs struggle to get permits and approvalsThe difference between building a business decades ago and building one todayWhy politicians keep creating programs and bureaucraciesHow government expansion affects productivityAnd what Canada must do if it wants entrepreneurs to succeed again Stronach argues that Canada needs fewer bureaucratic obstacles, more common sense, and a political system that forces leaders to live with the consequences of the rules they create. As Canadians face economic uncertainty, falling confidence, and growing frustration with government, this interview asks whether Canada can still be a country where someone with ambition, work ethic, and a good idea can build something great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

  4. 17 hrs ago

    Why Is Carney Still So Popular? And Will It Crater?

    Why is Mark Carney still popular when so many Canadians know the economy is getting worse? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew enjoys an animated conversation with Arshy Mann, co-founder and host of The Hatchet, about the disconnect between Canada’s struggling economy and Carney’s continued political strength. Canadians are facing rising costs, job losses, housing pressure, and economic uncertainty. Yet despite those problems, Mann argues that many voters still see Carney as credible on the two issues they say matter most: the economy and the cost of living. The conversation explores: Why Canadians still trust Mark Carney on economic issuesHow Carney benefits from the contrast with Justin TrudeauWhether Carney is governing more like Stephen Harper than TrudeauWhy Pierre Poilievre has struggled to capitalize on economic frustrationThe role of media narratives in shaping public opinionTrump, tariffs, oil prices, and global economic instabilityHousing affordability and the pressure facing younger CanadiansWhether Carney’s popularity will last if results don’t follow LeDrew and Mann debate whether Carney’s image as an experienced economic manager is enough — or whether Canadians will eventually judge him by results on housing, affordability, jobs, and growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  5. 17 hrs ago

    The Diversity Debate Canada Wants To, But Cannot, Ignore

    As Canada Day approaches, Stephen LeDrew takes a hard look at the State of the Country - celebrating what still makes Canada great, while asking whether Canada has lost sight of what holds it together. In this rant, LeDrew tackles government bureaucracy, over-regulation, DEI, multiculturalism, immigration, and integration. He argues that Canada has become too focused on diversity as a political slogan, while forgetting one crucial idea: becoming Canadian still has to mean something. From Pierre Trudeau’s multiculturalism to Justin Trudeau’s “post-national” Canada, LeDrew says the pendulum has swung too far. Canada can welcome people from around the world - but it must also expect shared values, respect for the law, and a commitment to the country itself. This is not an argument against Canada. It is an argument for a stronger, more united Canada. Happy Canada Day - and now, for the rant. Topics covered in this episode: Canada Day and Canadian identityDEI and diversity in CanadaMulticulturalism and integrationImmigration and shared valuesPierre Trudeau and Justin TrudeauGovernment bureaucracy and over-regulationWhat it means to become Canadian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

  6. Jun 19

    The Glue That Holds Canada Together Is Breaking

    Has Canada lost its social contract? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Dr. Michael Bonner about social decomposition, loneliness, crime, freedom, and the future of community in Canada. Bonner is the author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom, a book that examines the philosophical and theological foundations of modern freedom and the challenges facing liberal democracy today. The book argues that a renewed understanding of freedom can help address the deeper problems facing liberal societies. LeDrew begins with the visible signs many Canadians are talking about at kitchen tables and restaurants: theft, disorder, violence, declining trust, and the feeling that society is coming apart. Bonner widens the discussion, arguing that the crisis is not only about crime, but also loneliness, isolation, and a form of freedom that leaves people atomized rather than connected. The conversation explores: Whether Canada’s social contract is breaking downCrime, disorder, and declining public trustLoneliness and isolation in modern societyThe difference between freedom and atomizationWhy communities and voluntary associations matterWhether government can fix social breakdownAnd how Canadians might begin rebuilding shared civic life Bonner argues that people naturally want to form the kinds of associations that hold society together — families, communities, churches, clubs, neighbourhoods, and civic institutions — but that elites and governments often need to get out of the way and let those bonds reform. As Canada faces rising disorder and declining trust, this interview asks whether Canadians can rebuild community before government resorts to more surveillance, control, and intervention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

  7. Jun 19

    Why Is Ottawa Giving Away BILLIONS on AI?

    Does Canada really need to spend billions of taxpayer dollars on artificial intelligence? In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with journalist Arshy Mann of the Hatchet about the Carney Liberal Government’s major investment in AI, the creation of a dedicated AI ministry, and the growing questions Canadians have about how this technology will actually affect their lives. AI is already showing up everywhere — in Google searches, workplaces, Microsoft Copilot, online images, news, and everyday digital tools. But many Canadians remain skeptical. Is AI making life easier, or is it being pushed onto people before they have asked for it, understood it, or trusted it? The conversation explores: Why the federal government is spending billions on AIWhether AI will actually improve productivityThe growing public distrust around AI-generated contentHow AI is changing workplaces and white-collar jobsConcerns about hydro use, data centres, and infrastructureWhether government is once again picking winners and losersComparisons to electric vehicle subsidies and green industrial policyWhy many Canadians are not convinced AI will help them personally LeDrew and Mann question whether AI is truly the economic miracle governments claim it will be — or another expensive experiment backed by public money while ordinary Canadians are left wondering what they are paying for. As Ottawa bets big on artificial intelligence, the question remains: is this the future of Canada’s economy, or just another taxpayer-funded gamble? You can subscribe to the hatchet here - https://hatchetmedia.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  8. Jun 19

    Alberta Was Dumped On — Now Ottawa Is Shocked !!!!!!

    Why is Alberta talking about sovereignty — and how much of the blame belongs to Ottawa? In today’s LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Tony Keller, columnist with The Globe and Mail, about Alberta separatism,Premier Danielle Smith, Canadian unity, and the role Liberal energy policy has played in alienating the province. Keller argues that Alberta has legitimate grievances after years of federal policies that made it almost impossible to develop and export oil and gas. He compares Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta energy to the reaction Quebec would have if the federal government tried to block hydroelectric development — arguing that the backlash should not surprise anyone. The conversation covers: Alberta sovereignty and separatist sentimentDanielle Smith’s strategy on a potential referendumThe role of Trudeau-era energy policy in Alberta alienationEastern Canadian attitudes toward AlbertaWhy Alberta oil and gas remains central to Canada’s economyMark Carney’s shift toward supporting pipeline developmentAnd whether a referendum defeat could weaken the separatist movement Premier Danielle Smith has said she does not support Alberta leaving Canada, while also allowing a citizen-led referendum process amid frustration over federal energy and environmental policy. Recent reporting has also noted that Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to advance an Alberta-to-Pacific oil pipeline project — a major shift from the Trudeau-era approach to oil and gas. As national unity tensions rise, this interview asks whether Ottawa and the national media are finally willing to take Alberta’s concerns seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min
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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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