Published by Jim Csek
The Really Big Show is a Canadian news hour done differently. We discuss the news of the day through a Canadian lens with analysis and commentary from Jim Csek & managing editor Iain Burns. We translate the rhetoric into reality with common sense on the news that affects Canada, BC and our region. We are live five days a week around 9 am PST. Recorded sessions available on Youtube, X and many podcast channels. https://thereallybigshow.ca
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Spain crisis: Does Europe have the will to save itself? An open invitation to NDP Leader Avi Lewis. Jasmin Laine: It’s ‘crazy’ to call Canadians traitors for criticizing the government.
1 hr 40 min
Canada’s productivity disaster: ‘How could this happen? Thousands of men break into Spain from Morocco. Now what? Why would ‘extraordinary failure’ Jagmeet Singh be given a $350K-a-year Crown corp job?
2 hr 56 min
Chrystia Freeland: Canada’s ‘big brain’? Doug Ford has realized that Canada’s true power lies in oil. Taxpayer abuse continues as Liberals prepare to waste more cash on ‘content.’ ‘China created the fentanyl crisis – they’re killing our youth.’
37 min
Interview with The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
2 hr 32 min
July 28, 2026, The Really Big Show.
2 hr 20 min
Are conservatives ‘unpatriotic,’ or just sad their country has been ‘stolen’ from them? What on Earth is happening to the Canadian dollar? If China infiltrated Western governments, this is exactly what they’d do. Israel-Canada relations at an all-time low, ambassador says. ‘Absolutely outrageous’ that CBSA has power to search Canadians’ cellphones | John Carpay
2 hr 4 min
Elon Musk exposes The Economist’s ‘distorted’ view of life in the West, ‘Tricksy’ Carney weasels his way out of Gordie Howe Bridge scandal, Geopolitics 101 with Danielle Smith: US can hurt Canada more than Canada can hurt US, Greta Thunberg group condemns carbon capture ‘bull****’ – so who actually wants it?
2 hr 7 min
Rogers shareholders waiting ‘for pendulum to swing back on immigration’, Carney implies US is threatening to invade Canada in ‘foolish’ joke, Poll finds 25% of young Canadians feel ‘positively’ about communism.
1 hr 59 min
US vs supply management: Is it really worth it for Canada? Carney misled Canadians on Gordie Howe Bridge. But will it cost him anything? CBC says it’ll ‘combat disinformation’ – but doesn’t explain how?
22 min
Over the last five years (roughly 2021–2026), British Columbia has experienced approximately:21 permanent or indefinite mill closures since 2023 alone, according to the Council of Forest Industries (COFI).Looking back to 2021, there have been around 30–35 permanent or indefinite closures across sawmills, pulp mills, pellet mills, plywood mills, and paper mills, although a few facilities have subsequently restarted or changed ownership. Congressman John James and other members of Michigan’s congressional delegation recently wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney, arguing that Canada has failed to take sufficient action to prevent wildfire smoke from repeatedly affecting Michigan and other parts of the United States. They are asking what measurable steps Canadian governments are taking to reduce wildfire risks and the resulting cross-border smoke.
2 hr 0 min
Ottawa prioritizes global CO2 emissions over hungry Canadians, why? Carney ‘has done nothing but fail’ with Trump, US vs supply management: Is it really worth it for Canada?
2 hr 12 min
Iain Burns and Jim Csek break down the most recent Canadian politics updates and shifts in international relations. This discussion is essential for anyone tracking how local leadership changes influence provincial policy and the broader economic landscape.We analyze the latest consumer price index data to explain what these numbers mean for everyday residents. Understanding these shifts helps you stay informed about the financial policies affecting your community and the outcome of the ongoing BC leadership candidates debate.Subscribe for weekly Canadian politics breakdowns and let us know in the comments which policy issue you want us to cover next.
36 min
International lawyer Lauren Cohen explains the legal, financial and strategic steps Canadians need to consider.
42 min
Murray Wilson: Climate change or Forestry Mismanagement?Check out Murray Wilson's Film 'BC is Burning' Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj6upr0XYIc
2 hr 34 min
Political activism, media framing and growing tolerance for political violence take centre stage as Jim and Iain examine how labels, selective reporting and ideological movements can shape public opinion while weakening trust in Canada’s institutions. John Carpay of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms joins the show with updates on the Amy Hamm appeal, the Freedom Convoy Emergencies Act case and a possible legal challenge involving access restrictions at Joffre Lakes. He also discusses recent free speech victories involving political billboards and protests on Parliament Hill, along with concerns about government surveillance and the power to decide what Canadians are allowed to say.
55 min
Conservative MP Dan Albas joins the show to discuss Canada Post’s $31 million in bonuses while the Crown corporation relies on taxpayer-backed financing. He argues the government cannot call Canada Post independent while continuing to bail it out, and says both the minister and executives need to explain how the payments were justified. The conversation also turns to security failures at Canadian ports, organized crime, weak enforcement, declining business investment, military readiness, and the lack of transparency surrounding major government deals. Albas says the broader issue is accountability, with laws being passed, money being announced and decisions being made without Canadians receiving clear answers.
2 hr 51 min
Canada’s economy is showing more signs of strain, from rising insolvencies and mill closures in British Columbia to weak business investment and growing household debt. Jim and Ian also look at Ottawa’s latest spending decisions, the Pathways carbon capture deal, supply management, Mark Carney’s approach to foreign policy, and the growing disconnect between government priorities and the pressures facing ordinary Canadians. Conservative MP Dan Albas joins the show to discuss Canada Post’s $31 million in bonuses, taxpayer-funded bailouts, serious security gaps at Canadian ports, organized crime, cuts to enforcement resources, and the broader lack of transparency and accountability in Ottawa.
2 hr 9 min
Once again, the taxpayer is on the hook
47 min
Beyond the ballot with Renee Merrifield and Jim Csek
2 hr 1 min
Canadians are being told the economy is strong, but the numbers tell a very different story. This episode examines concerns surrounding the federal budget, rising debt, manufacturers moving production to the United States and the growing financial pressure facing Canadian households.The discussion also turns to Canada Post, where millions were reportedly paid in management bonuses despite massive losses and continued taxpayer support. At what point do Canadians stop rewarding the same institutions and politicians responsible for the country’s decline?
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