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. 2 hrs ago

    Conservatives Still Have To Earn Your Vote

    Conservative political strategist Michael Diamond joins Stephen LeDrew to debate a basic question about political loyalty: should anyone support a party simply because they always have? Diamond says no. Political parties still have to earn votes by producing policies that respond to the issues Canadians actually care about. The conversation turns to the Conservative Party’s challenge under Pierre Poilievre. Mark Carney remains popular for his response to Donald Trump, while affordability, government spending and other domestic issues struggle to break through. Diamond argues that Conservatives cannot simply recycle the issues of the previous election. They need to address today’s problems while preparing for a future election that may look very different — especially once Trump is no longer the dominant political issue. LeDrew also presses Diamond on government accountability and whether Parliament should be sitting while major decisions are being made. Topics Covered Party loyalty versus earning votesWhy parties need fresh policiesThe danger of fighting the last electionCarney’s popularity against TrumpConservative priorities on affordabilityGovernment spending and the carbon taxWhy opposition is difficult right nowPreparing for the next electionParliament and accountabilityWhat Conservatives need to do next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2 hrs ago

    The Next By-Elections Could Change Everything

    John Capobianco of FleishmanHillard joins Stephen LeDrew to look at the latest federal by-elections and ask whether Conservatives should actually be worried about the results. Capobianco argues that by-elections are usually snapshots rather than predictions of the next general election. Two of the recent contests were in longstanding Liberal territory, while the Conservative loss in Quebec may deserve closer attention after the party fell to third place. But the bigger question is what happens next. Mark Carney remains politically strong, particularly because Canadians approve of his response to Donald Trump and the ongoing trade dispute. Capobianco argues that beneath that headline, however, Canadians are still worried about affordability, rent, gas prices and the cost of living. If Trump stops dominating Canadian politics, does the entire political landscape change? Topics Covered What by-elections really tell usThe Conservatives’ three recent lossesThe Quebec result that stands outUpcoming federal by-electionsWhether traditionally Conservative seats are vulnerableCarney’s current political strengthThe Trump and tariff effectCost-of-living frustrationWhat happens when Trump fades as an issueWhy the next round of by-elections matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 2 hrs ago

    Why Michelle Ferreri Says Dumping Poilievre Won’t Work

    Former Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri joins Stephen LeDrew to tackle the question being asked after another difficult night of by-election results: does the Conservative Party need a new leader? Ferreri says replacing Pierre Poilievre would be an easy answer — but probably the wrong one. Her argument is that Donald Trump currently consumes so much of the Canadian political conversation that almost everything else is being pushed aside. Canadians may be unhappy with affordability, immigration, healthcare and the performance of the federal government, but Ferreri believes Carney continues to benefit from presenting himself as the leader standing between Canada and Trump. She argues that changing Conservative leaders would do little to alter that dynamic. The conversation then turns to Mark Carney’s leadership, government transparency and Ferreri’s contention that Canadians should pay much closer attention to Carney’s internationalist political philosophy and the details of Canada’s trade negotiations. Want more? Become a member to watch Stephen LeDrew’s full 12-minute conversation with Michelle Ferreri. Topics Covered Whether Poilievre should remain leaderWhat the by-election losses actually meanTrump dominating Canadian politicsWhy domestic issues struggle to break throughCarney’s political advantageLeadership versus intelligenceFerreri’s criticism of Carney’s worldviewTransparency around trade negotiationsParliament and government accountabilityWhat happens when Trump leaves the stage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 2 hrs ago

    LeDrew Rant - Carney Is Changing Canada — And Parliament Is Missing

    In this LeDrew rant, Stephen LeDrew argues that Canada is undergoing major changes in its relationships with the United States, China and Europe — but Canadians are getting far too little information about where the country is heading. His central concern is not simply Mark Carney. It is the absence of parliamentary debate and accountability while major decisions are being made. LeDrew questions why Parliament has been sidelined, why Canadians know so little about international negotiations and agreements, and whether too much power has become concentrated in the Prime Minister’s Office. He argues that intelligence and experience in banking do not automatically make someone an effective political leader. Drawing a historical contrast between Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill, LeDrew says judgment, character, debate and respect for democratic institutions matter just as much. He also takes aim at the media, arguing that politicians are too often allowed to make sweeping claims without serious challenge. His demand is simple: recall Parliament, explain where Canada is going and let Canadians hear the debate. Topics Covered: Canada’s changing international relationshipsWhat Canadians know about current agreementsPower concentrated in the PMOWhy Parliament should be recalledCarney’s leadership styleIntelligence versus political judgmentCabinet accountabilityParliamentary debate and scrutinyThe role of the mediaWho decides Canada’s future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 6d ago

    The Muslim Brotherhood Has Infiltrated Canada!

    Joe Adam George, researcher with the Middle East Forum, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the Muslim Brotherhood, its international reach and concerns about its influence in Canada. George explains that the Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational political Islamist movement founded in Egypt in the 1920s and distinguishes it clearly from Muslims generally or Islam as a faith. The conversation focuses on allegations that individuals sympathetic to Muslim Brotherhood ideology have gained influence within Canadian institutions, and why Canada has been too reluctant to investigate or confront extremist political movements operating within the country. LeDrew and George also discuss national security, antisemitism, threats against religious and minority communities, Canada’s relationship with the United States, and why George believes Ottawa should examine the issue more seriously. Topics covered in this episode: What the Muslim Brotherhood isPolitical Islam versus the Muslim faithAllegations of influence in CanadaWhy Canada may be seen as vulnerableNational-security institutions and political constraintsAntisemitism and extremist ideologyThreats to other minority communitiesHow other Western countries have respondedCanada-U.S. security concernsWhy George says Canada needs to investigate further Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 6d ago

    Michelle Ferreri On The Conservatives’ Biggest Problem

    Former Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss why Donald Trump continues to dominate Canadian politics — and what that means for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party. In this free three-minute preview, Ferreri argues that Trump has become such an overwhelming political distraction that Canadians are struggling to focus on domestic issues like affordability, debt, immigration and the economy. She says Conservatives may have little choice but to wait for the political environment to change while Canadians eventually turn their attention back to what is happening at home. LeDrew and Ferreri also discuss political exhaustion, media saturation and why so many Canadians appear more focused on the U.S. president than on their own government. Become a member to watch the full conversation. Topics covered in this preview: Trump dominating Canadian politicsWhy Conservatives are struggling to break throughCarney’s advantage in the trade fightDomestic problems being overshadowedPolitical exhaustionMedia fixation on TrumpPoilievre’s challengeWhat happens when the distraction fades Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 6d ago

    Dan McTeague: The Liberal Party Left Us

    Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss what happened to the Liberal Party — and why so many younger Canadians are struggling to build the kind of life previous generations took for granted. McTeague argues that the Liberal Party he once represented was focused on balanced budgets, economic growth, controlled immigration and responsible government. In his view, Justin Trudeau fundamentally changed that institution while many longtime Liberal voters continued supporting it based on what the party once represented. The conversation then turns to generational inequality. LeDrew and McTeague discuss housing, taxes, jobs, wealth and why Canadians under 30 are finding it increasingly difficult to buy homes, save money or get ahead. McTeague argues that Canada may not seriously change course until economic conditions become painful enough to force voters to demand something different. Topics covered in this episode: The old Liberal Party versus today’s LiberalsTrudeau’s impact on the partyWhy longtime Liberal voters remain loyalGenerational wealth and housingYoung Canadians falling behindTaxes and affordabilityThe political power of baby boomersWhy economic pain can change electionsHelping the next generation get aheadWhether Canada needs a political reset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 6d ago

    LeDrew Rant - Carney Needs To Start Governing

    In this LeDrew rant, Stephen LeDrew argues that Canada’s problems go beyond politics and partisanship. The real issue is whether Canadians are getting good government. Mark Carney remains popular for standing up to Donald Trump, but LeDrew argues Canadians are deeply frustrated with the economy, taxes, affordability, development and the difficulty of getting major projects built. He also questions why Parliament remains sidelined while major decisions are concentrated in the Prime Minister’s Office. From military procurement and interprovincial trade barriers to pipelines, mines and excessive bureaucracy, LeDrew says Canada is leaving enormous economic opportunities on the table. Canada has the resources, talent and potential to be one of the richest countries in the world. LeDrew’s message to Carney and his Liberal caucus: recall Parliament, explain what is happening and start delivering better government. Topics covered in this episode: Popularity versus government performanceCanada’s struggling economyParliament versus the PMOBureaucracy blocking resultsMilitary procurement failuresInterprovincial trade barriersPipelines, mines and major projectsUsing political leadership to force changeCanada’s unrealized economic potentialWhy Liberal MPs need to push Carney 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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