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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 36 MIN

Canada’s Biggest Conservative William Barclay Talks Venezuela’s Crisis and Canada’s Chinese Influence

from The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

A couple of weeks have gone by since the U.S. captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, leaving the country’s future potential up to the interests of the U.S. Additionally, the U.S. actions in Venezuela has pressured other corrupt government leaders to follow suit or face conflict with the United States. Canadian conservative and political theorist William Barclay joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to discuss the future of Venezuela, the relationship between Canada and the U.S., and the rising problems posed by progressive ideology and identity politics. William, Melissa, and Scott unpack the political influence of China on Canada and criticize Prime Minister Mark Carney for his endeavor to make Canada more like the CCP. Melissa and Scott gain further insight from William about the current political climate in Canada, such as how the Canadian government responded during the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact on the Canadian people. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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