EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 41 MIN
#20 Roy Eappen: Transgenderism, Mark Carney, Liberals, and the Election
from Concepts with Shawn Whatley · host Shawn Whatley
Roy has spent decades inside the belly of the Big Blue beast. He knows retail Canadian conservatism as well as anyone. Not only does he attend almost every conservative political conference, event, and lecture (including CPAC in the US), he also has photos of himself standing with more world leaders than most individual world leaders can boast! Including unique insights and experiences, Dr. Eappen is probably the only gay, Conservative, monarchist, first-generation immigrant, endocrinologist in Canada, or perhaps anywhere in the world. Enjoy AI summary and chapters: Exploring Conservatism in Canada with Dr. Roy Eappen In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Roy Eappen, an assistant professor of medicine at McGill University and a long-time conservative activist in Canada. Dr. Eappen discusses the state of conservatism, the importance of constitutional monarchy, and the challenges within the conservative movement. We delve into his work with the organization 'Do No Harm,' which seeks to combat the influence of 'woke' policies in medicine, particularly concerning transgender youth treatments. Additionally, Dr. Eappen shares his views on immigration, the role of religion in public life, and the current political landscape in Canada. Join us for an insightful conversation about maintaining and evolving conservative values in today's world. 00:00 Introduction to Constitutional Monarchies 01:02 Meet Dr. Roy Eappen 01:43 Conservatism in Canadian Politics 02:56 Challenges Within the Conservative Party 04:55 The Role of Ideas in Conservatism 06:11 Support for the Monarchy 07:27 Work with Do No Harm 09:26 Views on Transgender Youth Policies 11:58 Canada's Response to Medical Reviews 18:28 Personal Background and Immigration Story 19:29 Political Figures and Free Trade 23:21 The Liberal Fix: Can It Work? 23:28 Mr. Carney's Influence and Conflicts 24:04 Addressing Average Canadians' Concerns 24:28 Identity Politics and Climate Change 25:28 Skepticism on Climate Spending 27:03 The Role of Religion in Public Life 29:25 Cultural and Civic Identity in Canada 32:05 The Importance of Civics Education 33:04 Conservatism vs. Liberalism 34:05 The Value of Aesthetics and Architecture 37:00 Cancel Culture and Its Impact 37:45 Concluding Thoughts on Canada's Future This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnwhatley.substack.com
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Roy has spent decades inside the belly of the Big Blue beast. He knows retail Canadian conservatism as well as anyone. Not only does he attend almost every conservative political conference, event, and lecture (including CPAC in the US), he also has photos of himself standing with more world leaders than most individual world leaders can boast!Including unique insights and experiences, Dr. Eappen is probably the only gay, Conservative, monarchist, first-generation immigrant, endocrinologist in Canada, or perhaps anywhere in the world. EnjoyAI summary and chapters:Exploring Conservatism in Canada with Dr. Roy Eappen In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Roy Eappen, an assistant professor of medicine at McGill University and a long-time conservative activist in Canada. Dr. Eappen discusses the state of conservatism, the importance of constitutional monarchy, and the challenges within the conservative movement. We delve into his work with the organization 'Do No Harm,' which seeks to combat the influence of 'woke' policies in medicine, particularly concerning transgender youth treatments. Additionally, Dr. Eappen shares his views on immigration, the role of religion in public life, and the current political landscape in Canada. Join us for an insightful conversation about maintaining and evolving conservative values in today's world. 00:00 Introduction to Constitutional Monarchies 01:02 Meet Dr. Roy Eappen 01:43 Conservatism in Canadian Politics 02:56 Challenges Within the Conservative Party 04:55 The Role of Ideas in Conservatism 06:11 Support for the Monarchy 07:27 Work with Do No Harm 09:26 Views on Transgender Youth Policies 11:58 Canada's Response to Medical Reviews 18:28 Personal Background and Immigration Story 19:29 Political Figures and Free Trade 23:21 The Liberal Fix: Can It Work? 23:28 Mr. Carney's Influence and Conflicts 24:04 Addressing Average Canadians' Concerns 24:28 Identity Politics and Climate Change 25:28 Skepticism on Climate Spending 27:03 The Role of Religion in Public Life 29:25 Cultural and Civic Identity in Canada 32:05 The Importance of Civics Education 33:04 Conservatism vs. Liberalism 34:05 The Value of Aesthetics and Architecture 37:00 Cancel Culture and Its Impact 37:45 Concluding Thoughts on Canada's Future This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnwhatley.substack.com
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