New podcast has landed - Rob Breakenridge Show: Episode 1

Today's guests:Globe & Mail columnist Andrew Coyne on his new book "The Crisis of Canadian Democracy"Western Standard publisher and president Derek Fildebrandt on Alberta politics and the separatist movementBob Plamondon on his new book "Freedom Fighter: John Diefenbaker’s Battle for Canadian Liberties and Independence" Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Rob Breakenridge Show02:32 Andrew Coyne interview02:34 The State of Canadian Democracy03:28 Challenges and Dysfunction in Governance03:29 The State of Canadian Democracy11:25 Crisis of Legitimacy and Accountability19:16 The Role of Party Leadership and Reform25:12 Future of Canadian Democracy and Hope for Change27:15 Derek Fildebrandt interview36:53 The Political Landscape of Alberta's By-Election39:53 Independence Movements and Alberta Nationalism42:45 Danielle Smith's Leadership and Challenges45:43 The Role of Federal Politics in Alberta's Future49:01 The Inevitability of Independence Referendum51:49 Debating Independence: The Future of Alberta54:48 The Influence of Former Politicians on Independence01:02:56 Bob Plamondon interview01:03:53 Reflecting on John Diefenbaker's Legacy01:06:07 Diefenbaker's Nationalism and Independence01:08:48 Championing Individual Rights and Freedoms01:15:18 The Avro Arrow Controversy01:18:41 Cross-Party Respect and Legacy01:20:38 Diefenbaker's Longevity in Politics01:22:34 Lessons for Current Leaders01:24:50 Podcast wrap-upkeywordsCanadian politics, Alberta independence, democracy crisis, political leadership, trade relations, Canadian history, political parties, federalism, political reform Get full access to Rob Breakenridge at robbreakenridge.substack.com/subscribe