John Rustad joins to unpack the BC Conservatives leadership blowup, caucus factions, vetting failures, leaks, and an early David Eby election scenario. We cover the “professionally incapacitated” claim, the Dallas Brody and Lindsay Shepherd controversies, membership-signup irregularities, Trevor Halford’s interim leadership, Aaron Gunn’s leadership talk, affordability and wage growth, and Rustad’s view of “economic reconciliation” after the Cowichan ruling.

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Chief Pete explains how to give a great gift without overspending: the history of gift-giving, why meaning beats money, and practical ways to give thoughtfully—letters, experiences, and intentional generosity.

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Chief Pete breaks down the history of CSIS, what it actually does, how it differs from the CIA, and key CSIS files involving China, India, Russia, Iran, cyberattacks, election interference, Indigenous surveillance, and the politics of security briefings.

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Should Canada build another major pipeline, or is that incompatible with our climate goals? Chief Aaron Pete walks through the full debate: economic sovereignty, energy security, Indigenous equity ownership, climate science, spill risks, court decisions, B.C. and coastal First Nations, and whether pipelines can honestly be a “bridge” to a cleaner future.

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Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget is here. Aaron Pete breaks down the key spending, debt projections, housing plan, and economic tradeoffs shaping Mark Carney’s first budget as Prime Minister. This episode explores the winners and losers, political stakes, and what Canadians can actually do to prepare for what’s coming next.

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The Bank of Canada once represented stability and trust. Today, inflation, debt, and digital currencies are forcing Canadians to ask—who really controls our money? Aaron Pete breaks down the history of central banking, the fall of the gold standard, the rise of fiat currency, Mark Carney’s role, and whether Bitcoin or gold could restore faith in the system.

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B.C. union leader Rob Ashton joins Aaron Pete to discuss his run for NDP leader, sharing his vision to rebuild Canada’s working class and his views on Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, and the future of the party.

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Why do taxes come out before you even get paid? Chief Aaron Pete breaks down the real story behind income tax, GST, and carbon tax — where they came from, what they were meant to do, and whether the costs are still worth it. From the “temporary” wartime tax of 1917 to today’s carbon tax debates, he explores whether Canadians are truly benefiting from what they pay — or if trust in government has quietly eroded beyond repair.

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