In today’s breaking news update, Bill sits down with Markham Hislop of Thoughtful Energy Journalism to delve into the Canadian politics and political news perspective of Trump’s recently released 2025 National Security Strategy. The conversation also explores the increasingly dangerous governance style of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as well as Canadian news media’s shifting role in Canada’s political discourse.

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This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025.

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CHAPTERS

01:10 Analysis of Trump’s US National Security Strategy

12:56 The Un-Governing Approach of Danielle Smith

30:05 The Future of Canada-U.S. Relations

38:03 Challenges in Canadian News Media and Politics

42:15 The Shift in Canadian Conservative Ideology

46:42 Danielle Smith’s Vision for Alberta’s Future

51:19 Disruption in Canada’s Politics and Society

57:20 The Threat of a New World Order

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FURTHER READING

Danielle Smith is "Ungoverning" Alberta

https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-smith-is-ungoverning-alberta

WILD NEWS! Trump's Manifesto to Takeover Canada's Trade and Control the Western Hemisphere | Ep. 295

https://youtu.be/w4ZKn5pu3EU

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