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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 2H 13M

Democracy be damned in the quest for power and purse

from The Really Big Show with Jim Csek &Iain Burns · host Jim Csek

In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Ian Burns break down what they see as a growing erosion of democratic principles in Canada. From allegations of backroom deals and MP recruitment to questions around media silence and accountability, this conversation digs into whether power is being pursued at the expense of the public will.We revisit a powerful Stephen Harper clip on democratic mandates and compare it to what’s happening today. Are voters being respected, or bypassed? Why isn’t mainstream media covering these stories with urgency? And what does this mean for the future of Canadian democracy?We also dive into:Allegations of MPs being pressured to switch sidesMedia coverage (or lack thereof) from CBC and othersCommittee control and the impact on transparencyThe newly proposed “Canada Strong Fund” and whether it resembles a true sovereign wealth fundEconomic realities facing Canadians todayThis is a conversation about power, accountability, and whether the system is still working the way it should.👉 Watch, share, and decide for yourself.The Really Big Show: The thinking Canadian's daily briefing, independent and informed.Live every weekday at 9AM PST.We’re building independent Canadian media into a powerful voice and we can’t do it without you.Contribute here: https://thereallybigshow.caNow streaming on Rumble, Spotify, Apple and more. We tell real Canadian stories the mainstream won’t. Become a member and support independent media. Help us spread the word - subscribe, share, comment.NowMedia: free from political influence. Committed to the truth. Your source for Canadian News.

In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Ian Burns break down what they see as a growing erosion of democratic principles in Canada. From allegations of backroom deals and MP recruitment to questions around media silence and accountability, this conversation digs into whether power is being pursued at the expense of the public will.We revisit a powerful Stephen Harper clip on democratic mandates and compare it to what’s happening today. Are voters being respected, or bypassed? Why isn’t mainstream media covering these stories with urgency? And what does this mean for the future of Canadian democracy?We also dive into:Allegations of MPs being pressured to switch sidesMedia coverage (or lack thereof) from CBC and othersCommittee control and the impact on transparencyThe newly proposed “Canada Strong Fund” and whether it resembles a true sovereign wealth fundEconomic realities facing Canadians todayThis is a conversation about power, accountability, and whether the system is still working the way it should.👉 Watch, share, and decide for yourself.The Really Big Show: The thinking Canadian's daily briefing, independent and informed.Live every weekday at 9AM PST.We’re building independent Canadian media into a powerful voice and we can’t do it without you.Contribute here: https://thereallybigshow.caNow streaming on Rumble, Spotify, Apple and more. We tell real Canadian stories the mainstream won’t. Become a member and support independent media. Help us spread the word - subscribe, share, comment.NowMedia: free from political influence. Committed to the truth. Your source for Canadian News.

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