Episodes

In this holiday bonus episode of Viewpoints, host Sean Rasmussen sits down with Eli Singer, a pioneer at the crossroads of people and technology, to explore our complicated relationships with screens and devices.

The growing ideological influences affecting research and scientific inquiry in Canada. From the challenges posed by mandated equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) requirements to the politicization of research funding through government agencies, Geoff Horsman shares his journey from a science-focused introvert to a vocal advocate for truth and open inquiry.

A wide-ranging conversation dives deep into the state of Western liberal democracies, the challenges facing Canadian society, and the interplay between faith, tradition, and contemporary public life.

This episode delivers a thought-provoking exploration into how authoritarianism manifests on both sides of the aisle, why it’s often overlooked on the left, and what might be done to foster healthier, more pluralistic discourse—especially within powerful cultural institutions.

The conversation explores the ethics of paid activism, foreign influence campaigns, the pitfalls of violent protest, and the surprising realities behind movements like #DeleteFacebook and BLM. Adam also weighs in on how money shapes political action, the fine line between advocacy and astroturfing, and why he believes true free speech is under threat. It’s an unfiltered look at protest culture, media narratives, and the future of free expression.

This one is about rethinking economics. I speak with Bart Wilson, professor of economics and law at Chapman University (California) about experimental economics and what it has to say about how societies prosper. I…

With the recent news of Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic pick for the mayor of New York City, there is a bit of a buzz about socialism at the moment. Which makes this episode…

Sean Rasmussen sits down with Steven Reich, a PhD student in educational policy at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), for a frank and eye-opening conversation about the state of our schools.

Host Sean Rasmussen sits down with political scientist Frances Widdowson to dive deep into the controversy surrounding the Kamloops unmarked graves. They explore how the initial claims unfolded, why the story became a national—and…

Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Sociologist Neil McLaughlin about the challenge of political polarization on campus and the wider society — and how we might move to a better place. We cover a lot…

Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Melanie Bennet, co-host of the popular YouTube channel, The Canadian Culture Wars Report, about the activist takeover of Ontario’s K-12 Education system. K-12 Education in Ontario has undergone a…

Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Mia Hughes, author of The WPATH Files. If you feel like mainstream Canadian media coverage you’re seeing on gender issues has been lacking, you’re right–and you’ll want to listen…

Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Mark Milke, the president of The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. It’s a wide ranging conversation that gets to the heart of what it means to be Canadian, the…

Many of the guests on Viewpoints, so far, have been critical of the mainstream media for being too left-leaning. Well, in this episode you’re going to hear from someone who thinks that mainstream media…

There is a bill before the Canadian Senate right now, Bill C-293, titled “An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.” But, despite its innocuous and bureaucratic sounding title, it could have far-reaching implications for…

You may have heard of the “Smart City” before, or maybe the “15 minute city” or “C40 city”. But, do we really understand what they are and what they mean to our democracy? Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Lisa Miron about how these related initiatives are quietly changing the nature of municipal politics not just in Canada but around the world. And, why that might not be a good thing.

Whether your political leanings are right, left, or centrist today’s guest, historian Scott Miller, will help you better understand the political spectrum and today’s extreme polarization.

Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Dr. Eric Kaufmann about his new book, The Third Awokening, a deep dive into the politics of the left. Eric’s breadth of knowledge and unique perspective on left-liberalism and what he calls ‘cultural socialism’ makes for a must-listen discussion for anyone who wants to understand the past, present, and future of the politics of the left, ‘woke’ and the culture war.

Sean Rasmussen speaks with Marco Navarro-Génie, president of the Haultain Research Institute and co-author of the book Canada’s Covid: The Story of a Pandemic Moral Panic. If you want to understand what happened during Canada’s pandemic response this is a must-listen.

Floyd Marinescu has been a long-time advocate for Universal Basic Income, and more recently, the Land Value Tax (a significant rejigging of the way we tax income and land). Is he a crazy radical? Or are his ideas, in fact, sensible policy strategies to build fairer, more productive societies? Listen and find out.

James Pew thinks wokeism is the wrong direction for Canadians. He founded Woke Watch Canada to investigate these ideas and provide a rigorous counterpoint to mainstream narratives.