Talk Truth

Allan Hunsperger, Corri Hunsperger
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Talk Truth is a show dedicated to thought-provoking conversations on critical, timely, and often controversial topics that impact individuals, communities, and society at large. Through engaging with a diverse range of guests, our mission is to shed light on the truth, challenge conventional narratives, and amplify voices that provide valuable information and insights. We explore the intersection of faith, society, and current events, empower individuals with knowledge, inspire meaningful and promote the pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice.

  1. 21h ago

    James Freeland: His Mother Died 48 Hours After Her Second COVID Shot

    Talk Truth 10.22.26 - James Freeland Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit James Freeland's heartbreaking testimony from the Allison Inquiry about the death of his mother, Donna Lee Stevens Freeland. James says his mother received her second COVID-19 vaccine on July 5, began feeling seriously ill within minutes, and died two days later. He recounts her worsening symptoms, the advice he says the family received when seeking medical help, and a hospital doctor's explanation that she suffered a “hard hit to the heart.” James says his request for an autopsy was refused, leaving him without a clear understanding of what caused her death. Overcome with grief, he describes losing the woman who raised him alone, the struggle to obtain answers, and the devastating impact on his family. Allan and Corri reflect on his testimony, the importance of investigating unexplained deaths, and the responsibility to treat grieving families with compassion. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Corri introduces James Freeland's testimony 02:24 James Freeland's testimony begins 03:14 Remembering his mother, Donna 05:59 Her health before vaccination 07:42 Why she decided to get vaccinated 09:38 James and his mother receive their COVID shots 10:21 Donna's second shot on July 5 11:06 Symptoms begin during the observation period 12:18 James says her symptoms were dismissed 13:15 Her condition deteriorates 14:13 The family seeks medical advice 15:18 James's final conversation with his mother 16:01 The ambulance arrives 17:22 What the doctor told James about her death 18:43 His request for an autopsy 19:17 James breaks down describing his loss 20:55 His struggle to obtain answers 22:41 Allan and Corri react to the testimony 24:59 Faith, truth and the responsibility to investigate 27:20 Closing remarks

  2. 2d ago

    Shannon Holmes: Disabled the Day of Her Second COVID Shot

    Talk Truth 10.21.26 - Shannon Holmes Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit Shannon Holmes' emotional testimony from the Allison Inquiry. Once a healthy, active fitness instructor walking up to 17 kilometres a day, Shannon says she developed severe neurological symptoms within minutes of receiving her second Pfizer COVID-19 shot. Five years later, she describes living with relentless pain, involuntary movements and multiple debilitating conditions. Shannon recounts being sent home without testing, having numerous specialist referrals rejected and being told to choose just one symptom when seeking emergency care. Her testimony includes footage of her painful episodes and the heartbreaking reality of depending on her two daughters for everyday care. 00:00 Introduction 03:05 Allan and Corri introduce Shannon Holmes 03:46 Shannon's testimony begins 04:17 Her reported vaccine-induced long COVID diagnosis 05:01 Her active life before the second shot 05:56 Symptoms begin within minutes of vaccination 06:49 The doctor calls her a “medical question mark” 08:04 What happened when she got home 09:07 Shannon describes the electric-shock sensations 11:31 Video of her involuntary movements 12:34 Why she called an ambulance 14:28 Living with constant pain and post-exertional malaise 15:30 Why she can no longer live independently 16:15 Emergency room treatment: “Pick one” 17:23 Rejected specialist referrals 18:36 Her multiple diagnoses 19:41 How her daughters' lives have changed 21:24 Her struggle to find neurological care 22:35 The treatment she says helped but cannot afford 24:18 Allan and Corri react to her testimony 25:36 Compassion, accountability and the healthcare system

  3. 2d ago

    Lisa Watson: One COVID Shot Changed Her Family's Life

    Talk Truth 10.20.26 - Lisa Watson Testimony | Allan and Corri revisit Lisa Watson's heartbreaking testimony from the Allison Inquiry. Just twelve days after receiving her first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Lisa experienced severe neurological symptoms that left her unable to walk. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis, she spent ten weeks in hospital and had to learn to walk again. Lisa recounts how her doctors recognized her condition as vaccine-related, why she was still advised to consider another shot, and the devastating impact on her family. Her emotional testimony includes rehabilitation footage and a heartbreaking reflection on the grandmother her five granddaughters will never get to know. 00:00 Introduction 02:54 Allan and Corri introduce the Allison Inquiry testimony 03:37 Lisa Watson's story 05:15 Lisa Watson's testimony begins 06:59 Why she decided to get vaccinated 08:30 Twelve days later: The first symptoms 10:36 Lisa loses the use of her hand 12:54 Doctors diagnose transverse myelitis 14:25 Lisa describes losing the ability to walk 15:48 Previously unseen rehabilitation footage 16:50 Life today: Living with a walker 19:29 Her request for a vaccine exemption 20:49 “My granddaughters won't remember who I was” 22:06 The hobby farm and the life she lost 23:49 Lisa thanks the inquiry for hearing her 24:27 Allan and Corri react to her testimony 26:32 The pressure people felt to get vaccinated

  4. 3d ago

    What Is Turtle Island -- And Does It Have Any Legal Standing?

    Talk Truth 10.19.26 - Leighton Grey | What exactly is “Turtle Island,” and what does it mean for Canada? Lawyer and commentator Leighton Grey returns to Talk Truth to examine the Indigenous concept of Turtle Island, its cultural significance and his argument that it has no independent legal standing under Canadian law. Grey challenges prevailing narratives about Indigenous and European history, discusses the residential school system and questions how governments, activists and churches approach truth and reconciliation. Allan and Corri also raise questions about reserve lands, Alberta independence and a church congregation asked to participate in a reconciliation reading. Grey explains why he believes reconciliation must involve historical truth, equal human dignity, repentance and forgiveness rather than collective guilt. 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Guest comes in: Leighton Grey 03:40 What is Turtle Island? 04:47 Does Turtle Island have legal standing in Canada? 05:25 Grey challenges historical narratives 06:33 Violence and conflict in pre-contact societies 08:58 Christianity and the idea of the “noble savage” 10:06 Grey's criticism of reconciliation narratives 12:11 What does true reconciliation require? 13:12 Allan asks about the reserve system 15:27 Alberta independence and Indigenous land rights 17:08 Grey discusses residential schools 18:59 Land acknowledgments and the role of faith 19:30 Should churches participate in reconciliation readings? 22:10 Grey responds to the church's statement 23:45 Loving your neighbour and overcoming division 25:19 Allan asks about biblical reconciliation 25:58 Christianity, repentance and forgiveness 27:27 Final thoughts

  5. Oct 9

    Vince Byfield: God, Family, Freedom and the Future of Alberta

    Talk Truth 10.09.26 - Vince Byfield Part 2 | If Alberta became independent, who should control the government, the money and the laws? Vince Byfield returns for Part 2 of his proposed “First Principles of Alberta,” challenging the idea that government authority should flow from Ottawa down to ordinary citizens. Byfield argues for turning that system upside down, giving families and local communities greater authority over decisions and taxation. He lays out his principles for property rights, justice, government accountability and sound money, including his proposal to redirect more resources toward community-selected charitable organizations rather than government programs. He also explains why he believes Alberta needs to establish its foundational values before writing a constitution — and invites Albertans to challenge, debate and improve his ideas. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Guest comes in: Vince Byfield 03:37 Recapping the first four principles 05:27 Why communities should hold more authority 06:59 Local policing and community control 08:40 Bottom-up democracy vs. top-down government 09:33 Rodney Palmer and the CBC comparison 10:47 Principle 5: Property rights and stewardship 12:18 Principle 6: Justice and the right to a fair trial 12:18 Principle 7: Government accountability and consent 14:04 Principle 8: Fiscal and monetary discipline 15:33 Byfield's proposed approach to taxes and charity 16:25 Gold, silver and alternatives to the debt system 17:37 Why money is the final principle 18:19 Are the eight principles open to change? 19:40 Why Alberta needs a foundation before independence 21:07 The Bible and the principles of government 22:44 Can Christian principles exist without forced belief? 25:12 Community choice and Sunday business closures 26:40 What's next for the First Principles of Alberta?

  6. Oct 8

    Alberta Independence: What Kind of Country Would We Actually Build?

    Talk Truth 10.08.26 - Vince Byfield Part 1 | The Alberta independence debate usually focuses on whether the province should leave Canada. Vince Byfield wants to ask a different question: what would Albertans actually build afterward? In Part 1, Byfield lays out his proposed “First Principles of Alberta,” arguing that foundational principles should be established before writing a constitution or designing a new political system. Drawing from the Bible, the American founding documents and historical legal codes, he begins with the sovereignty of God, individual rights and responsibilities, the authority of the family and his argument that government power should flow from the bottom up — beginning as close to the people as possible. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Guest comes in: Vince Byfield 07:19 Why independence isn’t just about “leaving” Canada 08:54 What’s wrong with Canada’s current constitutional deal? 10:05 What America’s founding documents got right 10:33 Why Alberta needs principles before a constitution 11:41 What ancient Rome can teach Alberta 12:42 Building laws around enduring principles 13:35 Principle 1: The sovereignty of God 15:00 Principle 2: The individual 16:46 Rights vs. responsibilities 19:04 Principle 3: Family and faith 20:49 Principle 4: Authority should remain close to the people 23:01 Why local communities should have more power 25:55 “Battle testing” the principles 27:26 Part 2 preview

  7. Oct 7

    Canada's Carbon Tax Isn't Gone. Here's Where It Went.

    Talk Truth 10.07.26 - Franco Terrazzano | Canadians were told the consumer carbon tax was gone, but Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Franco Terrazzano says another carbon tax is still hitting businesses — and ultimately consumers. Terrazzano breaks down the industrial carbon tax, why he argues it raises costs throughout the supply chain and what it means for Canadian jobs and competitiveness. He also digs into Ottawa’s spending and debt, the more than $1 billion he says taxpayers are spending every week on federal debt interest, proposed new CRA fines and why Canadians keep watching the purchasing power of their money shrink. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Guest comes in: Franco Terrazzano 01:17 Steel jobs and Canada’s industrial carbon tax 02:33 The carbon tax isn’t completely gone 03:52 Does it affect grocery prices? 05:12 Carbon taxes and Canadian competitiveness 07:05 Saskatchewan scraps its industrial carbon tax 07:54 How Canadians pushed back on the consumer carbon tax 08:52 Can Carney balance the budget? 10:41 The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s warning 10:55 More than $1 billion a week in debt interest 12:43 Proposed CRA fines of $50 a day 14:52 Why is your $20 only worth a burrito? 16:00 Money printing and inflation 18:00 Government spending and affordability 25:00 Final thoughts

  8. Oct 6

    He Spoke Out at the Trucker Convoy. Then the College Came After Him.

    Talk Truth 10.06.26 - Dr. Chris Shoemaker | After more than four decades practicing medicine in Canada, Dr. Chris Shoemaker says the COVID years changed the course of his career. In his first interview on Talk Truth, Shoemaker explains the moment he began questioning the pandemic response, why he became outspoken about ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, and what happened after he publicly spoke at the trucker convoy in Ottawa. He also discusses his experience with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the story of 17-year-old Sean Hartman and his concerns about reported vaccine injuries, cancer and fertility. 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Guest comes in: Dr. Chris Shoemaker 02:56 What happened when COVID began? 03:26 The first thing that made him suspicious 07:15 Shoemaker’s “aha moment” 09:21 When the medical college became involved 09:41 Speaking at the trucker convoy 10:40 Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine 12:38 Why Shoemaker says early treatment mattered 15:21 Why are these drugs still controversial? 17:15 The ivermectin court cases 19:19 The story of Sean Hartman 21:59 Cancer and fertility concerns 22:25 The evidence Shoemaker points to 26:00 What he wants Canadians to understand 27:00 Final thoughts

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Talk Truth is a show dedicated to thought-provoking conversations on critical, timely, and often controversial topics that impact individuals, communities, and society at large. Through engaging with a diverse range of guests, our mission is to shed light on the truth, challenge conventional narratives, and amplify voices that provide valuable information and insights. We explore the intersection of faith, society, and current events, empower individuals with knowledge, inspire meaningful and promote the pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice.

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  • Creator
    Allan Hunsperger, Corri Hunsperger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    447
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 Allan Hunsperger, Corri Hunsperger
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