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Brad Smith has lived several lives—and somehow talks about all of them on the radio. He’s a former Canadian Football League player (yes, the hits were real), a TV host on Chopped Canada (no, he does not judge your cooking), and a former star of The Bachelor Canada (long story, limited roses). Now behind the mic, Brad delivers unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and conversations that skip the nonsense and get to the point—occasionally with a side of sarcasm. He asks the questions you’re thinking, says the things you probably shouldn’t, and promises to keep it honest… even when it’s uncomfortable. Direct, unscripted discussion with recurring guests offering diverse perspectives—authentic conversations that reflect how people really talk about the issues.
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Brad reads from the Fauci Diaries and delivers a raw rant on how completely the social contract between science and citizens has collapsed. Then Phillip Millar, the Rogue Lawyer, takes on Fauci and the deeper accountability questions that still haven’t been answered.
Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy leader of the Conservative Party joins Brad to break down the shocking influx of Thousands migrants landing on Spanish beaches and asks the question everyone is whispering: was this coordinated? Then immigration lawyer Richard Kurland delivers the blunt truth — immigration is not fixed, and Spain knew this wave was coming. Two segments on the border reality no one wants to admit.
Peter Anthony Gallo exposes the culture of wilful blindness inside the UN Secretariat — where obvious warning signs are systematically ignored as part of the corporate culture. A hard look at how the institution protects itself instead of confronting the problems right in front of it.
Dr. Alan Goldhammer delivers the latest confirmation on the power of fasting. He breaks down the real science, the results he’s seen, and why this simple (but hard) approach continues to outperform so many conventional treatments.
Mia Hughes exposes the shocking numbers coming out of Oregon — where one in four kids is being diagnosed with gender dysphoria and then put on powerful, sterilizing drugs at rates far higher than the national average. A disturbing look at how far the gender medicine experiment has gone.
Stephen LeDrew goes hard on Mark Carney’s leadership, character, and whether he’s actually fit to serve as Prime Minister. Then Warren Kinsella asks the uncomfortable question: Do Conservatives have a patriotism problem? Two heavyweight political voices, zero fluff.
Michelle Ferreri challenges Canada’s approach to transgender participation in women’s sports, calling for clearer rules, stronger protections and an end to political double standards.
Week in Review kicks off with the escalating fight over the Gordie Howe International Bridge — and the wild claim that Canada is threatening to “dismantle” the United States over it. Then Warren Kinsella breaks down the Canada-U.S. forest fire situation, the political blame game, and what’s really happening on the ground.
Dr. Thomas Seyfried delivers a no-BS take on cancer treatment and the powerful role of ketones. He says he’s willing to put his research up against anyone’s in the field and explains why metabolic approaches, not just the standard playbook, may be the real path forward. Controversial, science-heavy, and eye-opening.
Dr. Robyne breaks down why modern parents are terrified of setting boundaries — and how refusing to say “no” is actually harming kids. She explains how firm limits create stronger, more resilient children and why the current “yes to everything” culture is producing a generation that can’t handle reality.
Johan Norberg, one of Sweden’s top thinkers, takes a sledgehammer to the lie that democratic socialists love to tell: “Sweden proves socialism works.” He explains exactly why Bernie Sanders and others are dead wrong — and how blindly following that path leads straight to economic destruction. Brutal truth-telling on Canada Day weekend.
David Shipley dives deep into election machine integrity — are they truly secure, or is there real voter fraud happening in the United States? He compares the American system to Canada’s and asks the tough questions everyone else is avoiding.
Dr. Oren Amitay gives raw, practical advice on what to do when you get that dreaded call — a loved one is seriously ill or needs help. He explains how to protect your own mental and physical health so you don’t burn out while trying to save someone else. Then Michelle Ferreri goes off on the Trump-Carney dynamic, the FIFA box drama, and the nonstop American gaslighting. She’s done with the “hate America” narrative — we need a real deal, not more division.
Brad Smith reviews the week’s biggest political and cultural stories before CIBC Vice-Chair and former federal cabinet minister Lisa Raitt joins him to discuss election integrity, media bias and political division across Canada and the United States.
ADHD Chatter host and UNILAD and LADBible founder Alex Partridge joins Brad Smith to discuss masking, rejection sensitivity and how understanding ADHD can turn perceived differences into strengths.
Stephen Kinzer, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs at Brown University’s Watson Institute and author of Poisoner in Chief, joins Brad Smith to discuss MKUltra, CIA mind-control experiments, LSD, secret torture programs, and the disturbing history behind one of America’s most infamous covert operations.
Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH, psychiatrist, creator, author, and President and Co-Founder of Healthy Gamer, breaks down cannabis dependency, anxiety, sleep, motivation, and why the reason people use weed may matter more than the drug itself.
Brad Smith speaks with Kevin O’Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, about AI data centres, Canada’s struggling economy, entrepreneurship, foreign investment, and his bold prediction for the future of Canada–U.S. economic integration.
Brad Smith speaks with Dean Allison, Conservative Member of Parliament for Niagara West, about the Allison Inquiry, COVID vaccine injury claims, Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program, censorship, public trust, and why he believes injured Canadians deserve to be heard.
Brad Smith speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in Economics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Michelle Ferreri, former Conservative Member of Parliament for Peterborough—Kawartha, about Canada’s bail system, public safety, wildfire preparedness, food insecurity, and whether the country is managing crisis instead of preventing it.
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