EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 2 MIN
Western Standard News Update | 11 Dec 2025
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In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the escalating political tension in Alberta as Premier Danielle Smith responds to growing recall petitions across the province — now sitting at 21, including one targeting her own seat. Smith pushes back against what she calls the “weaponization” of democratic processes, pointing to coordinated efforts behind both recall drives and recent bloated ballots.Plus:• An atmospheric river brings heavy flooding and evacuations across the Lower Mainland, with Abbotsford hit hardest.• CBC faces criticism for using an AI-generated image of Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside Jeffrey Epstein.• Opinion Editor Chris Oldcorn breaks down the story of a Liberal cabinet minister sworn in on the Koran.Stay informed with the Western Standard. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.news for full stories and exclusive member content.
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In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the escalating political tension in Alberta as Premier Danielle Smith responds to growing recall petitions across the province — now sitting at 21, including one targeting her own seat. Smith pushes back against what she calls the “weaponization” of democratic processes, pointing to coordinated efforts behind both recall drives and recent bloated ballots.Plus:• An atmospheric river brings heavy flooding and evacuations across the Lower Mainland, with Abbotsford hit hardest.• CBC faces criticism for using an AI-generated image of Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside Jeffrey Epstein.• Opinion Editor Chris Oldcorn breaks down the story of a Liberal cabinet minister sworn in on the Koran.Stay informed with the Western Standard. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.news for full stories and exclusive member content.
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Western Standard News Update | 11 Dec 2025
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