The Political Orphans

Nico Lagan
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The Political Orphans Every party has failed Canada. The left vs right divide has become an illusion of choice that prevents people from understanding the real problems we are facing. This is Canada’s independent live political debate show — hosted by Nico Lagan. 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday | 7PM–8PM EST We identify real problems, explain the facts clearly, and bring future leaders together to build and implement solutions.

  1. 3d ago

    Mark Carney's AI Plan Is Here And Canadians Should Be Worried... Here's Why!

    Mark Carney's AI Plan Is Here And Canadians Should Be Worried... Here's Why! Today, Carney unveiled Canada's new national AI strategy: AI For All. According to the government, the plan will protect Canadians, strengthen online safety, build sovereign AI infrastructure, create AI partnerships around the world, and accelerate AI adoption across the economy. Sounds great, right? But what exactly are "AI safety capabilities"? Why is the government talking about new online safety laws? Why are they building sovereign AI infrastructure and expanding the Canadian AI Safety Institute? And why has Canada already signed AI partnerships with 12 countries that have some of the world's most aggressive lawful access and online speech laws? Tonight, Jason Lavigne and I break down Carney's AI strategy, the questions Canadians should be asking, and the hidden implications that almost nobody in the media is discussing. The future of AI in Canada is being built right now. The question is: what kind of country are we building? 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Monday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    1h 14m

  2. 4d ago

    If You Thought Bill C-9 Was Bad... Think Again! It Just Got A Lot Worse

    If You Thought Bill C-9 Was Bad... Think Again! It Just Got A Lot Worse Bill C-9 was already one of the most concerning pieces of legislation in Canada. Now senators have amended it. Under the new changes, "residential school denialism" could become a criminal offence punishable by up to two years in prison. But what exactly is denialism? Who decides what qualifies as "downplaying" history? Who decides what constitutes "misrepresenting facts"? And why are politicians rushing to create new protections for some groups while remaining largely silent as more than 100 churches have been vandalized or destroyed across Canada? Tonight on The Political Orphans, we break down the latest amendments to Bill C-9, what they mean for free speech, how they could impact public debate, and why many Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the direction of the country. The question is no longer whether Bill C-9 is dangerous. The question is: how much further are they willing to go?

    1 hr

  3. 5d ago

    Police Showed Up At A Retired Military Judge's Door For Online Speech | Bill C-9 Is Already Here

    A retired military judge and combat veteran received a visit from 2 Toronto police officers at his home last week for things he allegedly said online. He recorded the entire interaction. The charges? Harassing communications and 2 counts of failing to comply with probation. The problem? The officers told him there were grounds to arrest him but refused to tell him what those grounds were — this seems like a direct violation of Section 10(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which requires police to inform you of the reasons for your arrest without delay. This is not a random citizen. This is a combat veteran and retired military judge who understands exactly what is happening and why it matters. Because this is not an isolated incident. Canadians are receiving police visits for social media posts. Bill C-9 just had a residential school denialism amendment added that carries up to 2 years in prison. In the UK 13,000 people a year are arrested for online speech. This is what Canada looks like when you let governments decide what you are allowed to say. 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    56 min

  4. May 29

    Bill C-22 Is Passing No Matter What | Carney Calls Alberta Independence A Dangerous Bluff

    The Public Safety Minister went on CBC today to defend Bill C-22. What he said should concern every Canadian. He admitted the amendments are still being written. He admitted metadata is undefined on purpose so the government never has to return to Parliament. And he made clear that a lawful access regime is not optional — meaning this bill is passing no matter what Canadians think. A 20 year telecom sales engineer breaks down exactly what he got wrong and why the technology tells a completely different story than what your government is selling you. Then we turn to Alberta. Mark Carney called the Alberta independence referendum a "dangerous bluff" comparing it to Brexit. We break down what that means for the future of Canada and why Quebec is now openly supporting Alberta's push. This is East Meets West with Jason Lavigne. 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    1h 5m

  5. May 28

    AI Needs Data Centers And Canada Is The Perfect Place To Build Them | Here's Why That's A Problem

    AI needs massive data centers to operate. And Canada just became the most attractive place in the world to build them. Here's why that should concern every Canadian. AI data centers consume 5 to 100 times more energy than traditional data centers. A single rack can draw enough power to run dozens of suburban homes simultaneously. The largest facilities being built today require their own dedicated power plants. So why Canada? • Alberta's natural gas is 40 to 50% cheaper than in the US because it's essentially trapped locally • Canadian winters eliminate up to 50% of cooling costs — the freezing air does the work for free • Tech giants can bypass public grid fees entirely with Alberta's Bring Your Own Power program • American companies get even more value because their dollar goes further in Canada America is running out of power. So Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta are bringing their AI infrastructure here instead. And Kevin O'Leary is already spearheading Wonder Valley — billed as the world's largest AI data center industrial park — a 70 billion dollar, 9 gigawatt facility in northern Alberta that was just exempted from provincial environmental review. Nobody asked Canadians if they were okay with this. This is Episode 4 of my 5 part series: AI — The Missing Link To Our Government's Surveillance And Censorship State. Tomorrow: East Meets West with Jason Lavigne. Tuesday: The final episode — how it all connects and why social media bans are the key to implementing the surveillance state. 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    1h 1m

  6. May 26

    Canadian Government Agencies Are Already Using AI To Surveil Citizens | Who Are They?

    Canadian Government Agencies Are Already Using AI To Surveil Citizens | Who Are They? Episode 3 of our AI series. Most Canadians still think AI surveillance is something coming in the future. It’s not. It’s already here. In this episode we break down: • Which Canadian government agencies are already using AI surveillance technologies • Predictive policing systems • Facial recognition software • Social media surveillance • Algorithmic policing technologies • Automated license plate readers • Palantir & data-mining systems • Smart surveillance infrastructure already operating across Canada From the Department of National Defense to police forces across the country, the infrastructure is already being deployed. The question is no longer IF these systems exist. The question is: How far will they go? 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    41 min

  7. May 26

    5G Changed Everything Yet Most Canadians Think It’s About Faster Internet. Here's What's Happening!

    5G Changed Everything Yet Most Canadians Think It’s About Faster Internet. Here's What's Happening. Episode 2 of our 5-part AI series. Most people think 5G simply means faster internet on your phone. That’s not what changed. 5G changed infrastructure. For the first time, wireless technology became fast, stable and predictable enough to support real-time applications and massive sensor networks almost anywhere. Tonight we break down: • What IoT (The Internet of Things) actually is • Why latency matters more than bandwidth • Why smart devices are constantly collecting and transmitting data • How pipelines, water systems, electric grids and traffic systems are monitored in real time • Why 5G changed wireless infrastructure forever • How all these devices are creating the big data AI platforms like Palantir rely on Most people think we’re just talking about phones. We’re not. We’re talking about the infrastructure layer being built underneath modern society. 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    1h 1m

  8. May 25

    Who Is Palantir And Why Should Every Canadian Be Paying Attention?

    Who Is Palantir And Why Should Every Canadian Be Paying Attention? Today is Part 1 of my new 5-part series: AI — The Missing Link To Canada’s Surveillance & Censorship State. Most people have heard of ChatGPT, Alexa or AI… But very few Canadians know about Palantir. A billion-dollar AI company specializing in: • Big Data • Government integration systems • Artificial intelligence platforms • Operational analytics • Real-time decision making But what makes Palantir different is not just AI. It’s their ability to organize, connect and operationalize massive amounts of fragmented data coming from: • Government departments • IoT devices • Smart technology • Telecommunications • Financial systems • Databases • Internet activity Tonight I break down: • What big data actually is • How Palantir’s AI systems work • What “digital twins” and AI agents are • Why interconnected government systems matter • Why Canada should be paying attention Tomorrow: The Internet Of Things (IoT) — the smart devices collecting data everywhere around you. Because this isn’t just about AI. It’s about the infrastructure being built around it. 💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show 🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive. 🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@thepoliticalorphans.com 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

    1h 5m
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The Political Orphans Every party has failed Canada. The left vs right divide has become an illusion of choice that prevents people from understanding the real problems we are facing. This is Canada’s independent live political debate show — hosted by Nico Lagan. 🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday | 7PM–8PM EST We identify real problems, explain the facts clearly, and bring future leaders together to build and implement solutions.

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  • Creator
    Nico Lagan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nico Lagan
  • Show Website
    The Political Orphans

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