Return to Reason
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsReturn to Reason shares a refreshing take on world events, culture, and issues of morality in a meaningful way. Although you may not agree with the opinions stated, you deserve to be fully informed, ready to handle every situation life throws at you. Anyone who has an appetite for the world to return to reason will enjoy this opinion column, TV show and podcast.
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Why vote? | Grey Matter
May 26, 2023 19:53 - 9 minutes - 13 MBLeighton Grey is encouraging all Albertans to vote on election day: Monday, May 29. No matter what party will be receiving your support, it is vital that we exercise our democratic rights to cast a ballot. At the end of this exclusive personal message, Leighton shares a short clip of a discussion he had with Pastor and podcaster Allan Hunsperger that was recorded earlier in May 2023. No matter what faith background you may personally hold, or how you may feel about the controversy surroundin...
Where is all the Money Going? | Matthew Lau
May 24, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBUndeniably, the cost of everything has risen. Jeremy Prest learns what the role of big government is in our economy today, and what track record says about their ability to solve problems. With years of experience in the banking industry and who's popular columns can be seen regularly in the Financial Post, you’ll love Matthew Lau’s no-nonsense explanations of supply & demand tension, the inflationary price of goods and the failures of environmental social governance movement. Follow Re...
America’s Turmoil will be Canada’s Strife | Leaders on the Frontier
May 23, 2023 20:07 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBDavid Leis welcomes well-known and highly published policy analyst Jeffrey Tucker to sort through what all went wrong in America since 2020 and where things are at today in terms of public trust, the blunders of bureaucracy and the shocking public-sector control mechanisms. David discusses the parallels within Canada and challenges citizens to get informed, involved, and active for the good of future generations and our way of life.
Big Failures with the C-19 Vax Roll Out | Dr. William Makis
May 22, 2023 12:14 - 27 minutes - 26 MBThe deliberate silencing of different medical opinions has cost people their lives. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Canada’s Dangerous Migration towards Digital ID | Luke Neilson
May 17, 2023 14:03 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBDavid Craig is joined by Luke Neilson, Programs Coordinator at the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms who shares his legal opinion on the privacy and security concerns that Digital IDs could pose and impose on Canadian's day-to-day living. He challenges all viewers to learn what's going on now, while there is still time to let lawmakers know what you are and are not willing to give up in name of security. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | ...
Debunking Myths about Urban Sprawl | Leaders on the Frontier
May 16, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBDavid Leis' guest today, Randal O'Toole has dedicated decades of research and analysis to policies that help citizens live and thrive rather than be held hostage to the demands of green belts and bureaucratic restrictions. In this conversation he debunks myths about how North American cities ought to structure development to serve human behaviour rather than utopian urban plans that don't add up.
Leaving God Behind | Grey Matter
May 15, 2023 14:17 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBIs the Canadian Charter of Rights a friend or foe of freedom?
Understanding the Climate Debate | Leaders on the Frontier
May 09, 2023 15:08 - 27 minutes - 26 MBClimates do change, as they always have. So, what's the truth behind human-influence on climate? David Leis learns this, and other fascinating perspectives into the high science academic community with Dr. William Happer; who has decades of experience in atomic physics, and adaptive optics; consulting several presidential science committees and teaching at Princeton University. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Social Media Weaponized Against Professors | Grey Matter
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen did wokeism begin capturing academic institutions? Find out from someone on the inside.
Who did Twitter Censor? | Leaders on the Frontier
May 02, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat exactly happened during 2020 to deliberately hide the truth about the Wuhan Lab, therapeutic treatments for patients, age-stratified risk and the collateral damages of lockdowns? Two authors of the Great Barrington Declaration join David Leis for a well-rounded discussion on what truths have been revealed recently and why public health abandoned over 100 years of data and practices.
Films that Confront Anti-Truths | Grey Matter
May 01, 2023 16:26 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBWhen he founded Good Kid Productions, Rob Montz wanted to see Netflix quality documentaries tackle the issues of the day with truth, even if they were politically uncomfortable, and in this discussion with Leighton Grey he details his latest projects are indeed fulfilling that vision: to create films that confront what he calls 'anti-truths'. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
The Feds’ Empty Promises | Melissa Mbarki
April 26, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 28 MBPipelines, clean water and healthcare; Melissa Mbarki says a lot of the solutions to fixing life on indigenous reserves is really quite simple: give them autonomy to help themselves. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Where Public Health went Wrong | Leaders on the Frontier
April 25, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat exactly happened during 2020 to deliberately hide the truth about the Wuhan Lab, therapeutic treatments for patients, age-stratified risk and the collateral damages of lockdowns? Two authors of the Great Barrington Declaration join David Leis for a well-rounded discussion on what truths have been revealed recently and why public health abandoned over 100 years of data and practices. Follow Leaders on the Frontier Twitter | YouTube | Rumble
Taking a Stand Against Restrictions | Pastor James Coates | Grey Matter
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this throwback episode, Leighton pulls one out from the archives wherein he chatted with Pastor James Coates of the Grace Life Church in Edmonton. With the National Citizens Inquiry underway this month across the country, many are being reminded of, and confronted with the great cost Canadians paid during the dark moments of 2020 and 2021. Coates explains the inspiration for his book, how Grace Life Church found itself being visited by cops and public health officials during services ...
Government Investigates Itself? | Ray McGinnis
April 19, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWith a plethora of experience in political narrative investigation and analysis, writer Ray McGinnis offers his perspective on what the Public Order Emergency Commission revealed about the back story, the political games and the propaganda that was used to craft a strategic narrative around the Freedom Convoy that took to the streets of Ottawa during February of 2022; host David Craig adds his personal experience of being on Parliament Hill during the first 10 days of the event as well. ...
Elitist Establishment Runs Amok in Canada | Spencer Fernando
April 18, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBMany Canadians are noticing that life has gotten progressively harder over the past 5 years; much of this is due to public policies that follow the prescription that big government is the solution to everything. As David Leis and his guest Spencer Fernando discuss; the last few years have only proven that reasoning to be false, over and over again. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Tyranny within Professional Colleges | James Kitchen & Dr. Curtis Wall
April 17, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MBLeighton Grey interviews Dr. Curtis Wall and his lawyer, James Kitchen about a case study in Alberta where a Chiropractor has been penalized and scrutinized by his regulatory body past the point of logic and reason. Have professional Colleges become so corrupted they don't serve a fruitful purpose any longer? A wide ranging discussion asks where do we go from here as a society and what have these tyrannical demands done to public trust of institutions?
Rx: Just Remove Privilege | Sir Roger Douglas
April 11, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBAre to many people in power tied to their party instead of doing what's best for Canada? Sir Roger Douglas, former Minister of Finance of New Zealand, joins the podcast this week. What can Canada learn from New Zealand’s economic history? Follow Leaders on the Frontier Twitter | YouTube | Rumble Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Science is Never Settled | Dr. Lana Nicoll
April 10, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBChiropractor, Author and Canadian champion Athlete, Dr. Lana Nicoll joins Leighton on the podcast. She talks about standing up for personal choice and freedom, while also being cognizant of many global elites in power who want to impose harmful agendas on unsuspecting populations. She argues that true science is never settled and that should be the first red flag to an alternative agenda at play. *These views are Dr. Nicoll's own and do not necessarily reflect those of Return to Reason, Mi...
How Did We Get Here? | Andre Schutten
April 05, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBFrom ARPA Canada, Director of Law & Public Policy, Andre Schutten has a thought-provoking conversation with David Craig exploring Canada's Constitutional heritage built on the values of personal freedom, honouring a higher power and responsible, limited government within the powers of democracy. Schutten explains why Canada's roots and the policies flowing from it, have come under intense pressure in the last decade, and why citizens of all faiths should be engaged to influence the course of...
Bad Data = Bad Outcomes with Deanna McLeod | Leaders on the Frontier
April 04, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBDeanna McLeod, Principal & Lead Strategist at Kaleidoscope Strategic Inc. walks David Leis through a fascinating timeline of how the pandemic measures and vax trials got it wrong and how the normal parameters of a medical study were not properly followed; and the data misrepresented.
The Anti-Human Agenda | Grey Matter
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBAuthor and Economist Tanner Hnidey joins Leighton for a fulsome discussion on Just Transition, and where the progressive governments have steered Canada off-course. He challenges all individuals to stand up for fact-driven decision making, individual independence, and using the democratic levers to influence change.
Death by Taxes? | Franco Terrazzano
March 29, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBFranco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shares his insights on the incredible waste and mis-spending by our current federal government. He challenges all viewers to engage with their Member of Parliament and demand answers and accountability: after all, that's our money they are spending.
Where Politics, Money & Your Health Collide | Mark Sherwood
March 29, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBSWAT Police officer turned naturopath, Dr. Mark Sherwood speaks candidly with David Craig about the trends he's seen since the covid pandemic began, outlining the problems for society at the intersection of fear, isolation, censorship and authoritarian health measures. Viewers will be challenged and fascinated by what he calls '5th generation warfare'.
What is a Conservative? | Dr. Yoram Hazony
March 22, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWorld renowned author and speaker, Dr. Yoram Hazony dives deep into the topic of conservatism with David Craig. They look back at the significance of the 'freedom' movement emerging in the late 1940s and how secularism itself has created a paradigm shift of worldviews that have in turn, distorted terms like conservative and liberal. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Stand on Guard for Thee | Leaders on the Frontier
March 21, 2023 18:19 - 27 minutes - 29.3 MBGet involved and stay strong - Advice from constitutional lawyers. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Special Edition: Chinese Interference?
March 16, 2023 14:23 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBRecent headlines have alleged Chinese interference in Canadians elections but what do the reports actually say? How does this all connect to the mysterious police stations that have connections to the CCP, and the balloons that were shot down by NORAD? On this special edition of Return to Reason, David Craig is joined by a reporter from the Epoch Times, as well as the Vice President of a non partisan think tank as they discuss the facts, along with some analysis and opinion. https://mailch...
Students Are Being Lied To with David Haskell | Return to Reason
March 15, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMoving away from empirical evidence and instead indoctrinating students to base truth on feelings rather than facts is a dangerous game that Canada is already playing in public and post-secondary schools. Prof. David M. Haskell walks David Craig through examples of segregation, identity politics in the classroom and bold-face lies that are upheld because of widespread coercion into silence by much of society. Follow Return to Reason for more content Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
Defending Your Freedom in Court (part 1)| Leaders on the Frontier
March 14, 2023 17:47 - 27 minutes - 28.5 MBReturn to Reason welcomes David Leis and his podcast, Leaders on the Frontier. New episode every Tuesday. David Leis welcomes two of Alberta's top constitutional lawyers on to discuss a number of cases including pandemic violations of the right to worship, rights of mobility, medical privacy and freedom of conscience. Judicial deference and case examples of precedence is also brought up. Follow Leaders on the Frontier Twitter | YouTube | Rumble Follow Return to Reason for more content T...
Wokeness Captures Alberta’s Law Society | Grey Matter
March 14, 2023 15:33 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBReturn to Reason presents Grey Matter with Leighton Grey. Constitutional lawyer Leighton Grey is joined by two Alberta lawyers who signed a petition against the latest attempt to compel Alberta members of the bar to take Indigenous history and anti-racism training known as "The Path." These three have a thoughtful discussion about institutional capture, compelled speech and the lack of facts presented in woke-educational training courses for professionals.
The Weaponization of Loneliness with Stella Morabito | Return to Reason
March 08, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWith her unique background of studying the Soviet Union and other tyrannical governments of the past, Stella Morabito shares with David Craig about the power of isolation and how it can be used as a weapon against whole societies to coerce them into silence and fear - most recently used during the pandemic. Watch and interact with us on YouTube | Website | Instagram
Vancouver is Dying with Aaron Gunn | Return to Reason
March 01, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.7 MBSome say the epicentre of the Canadian opioid crisis is Vancouver's east side, where tent cities, violent crime and people strung out on the pavement has become normal. As of January 31st, the BC government has decriminalized many hard drugs and introduced a "safe-supply" to the market. Aaron Gunn, independent journalist and filmmaker discusses the issue with David Craig; he outlines the ideologies behind the policies and what's in store for taxpayers. Watch and interact with us on YouTube...
State Power & Covid Crimes
February 22, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBJeremy Prest welcomes world renowned professor & researcher Ramesh Thakur to discuss his five-part paper entitled State Power & Covid Crimes. From his experience at the UN, and many global science committees over the course of his career, he details just how absurd some of the pandemic measures taken by governments around the world were, and how they are not in fact backed up by data or modelling to this day.
State Power & Covid Crimes with Ramesh Thakur | Return to Reason
February 22, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBJeremy Prest welcomes world renowned professor & researcher Ramesh Thakur to discuss his five-part paper entitled State Power & Covid Crimes. From his experience at the UN, and many global science committees over the course of his career, he details just how absurd some of the pandemic measures taken by governments around the world were, and how they are not in fact backed up by data or modelling to this day. Watch and interact with us on YouTube | Website | Instagram
Rethink MAiD with Mike Schouten | Return to Reason
February 15, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWhen Mike Schouten's son received a terminal cancer diagnosis, the whole family experienced the world of pediatric palliative care. This unique personal experience, plus his professional work in public policy with ARPA Canada informs this heartfelt and informative discussion with David Craig about MAiD in Canada and how its gradual expansion has created ripple effects across our nation. Watch and interact with us on YouTube | Website | Instagram
How Medical Assistance in Dying is changing Canada
February 15, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWhen Mike Schouten's son received a terminal cancer diagnosis, the whole family experienced the world of pediatric palliative care. This unique personal experience, plus his professional work in public policy with ARPA Canada informs this heartfelt and informative discussion with David Craig about MAiD in Canada and how its gradual expansion has created ripple effects across our nation.
Dangerous Idea Pathogens with Dr. Gad Saad | Return to Reason
February 08, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBExploring the concept and pitfalls of idea pathogens is a specialty of Dr. Gad Saad. David Craig sits down for an in-depth interview with the Canadian professor and popular podcaster about his newest book, what woke ideology is all about, and the damage caused by institutional capture. Watch and interact with us on Twitter | YouTube | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Dr. Gad Saad
February 08, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBExploring the concept and pitfalls of idea pathogens is a specialty of Dr. Gad Saad. David Craig sits down for an in-depth interview with the Canadian professor and popular podcaster about his newest book, what woke ideology is all about, and the damage caused by institutional capture. Watch and interact with us on YouTube | Website | Instagram
Canada’s Legal Ground is Shifting with Bruce Pardy | Return to Reason
February 01, 2023 13:45 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThe legal ground in Canada is shifting. What has caused this eruption? Is there a silver lining to the government overreach and public distrust that evolved over the course of the pandemic? Executive Director of Rights Probe, Bruce Pardy, has a lively conversation with Jeremy Prest about freedom of speech, and how the culture wars have transformed Canadians' perspective on the functions of law & order from a managerial state. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates...
Bruce Pardy
February 01, 2023 13:45 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThe legal ground in Canada is shifting. What has caused this eruption? Is there a silver lining to the government overreach and public distrust that evolved over the course of the pandemic? Executive Director of Rights Probe, Bruce Pardy, has a lively conversation with Jeremy Prest about freedom of speech, and how the culture wars have transformed Canadians' perspective on the functions of law & order from a managerial state. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates...
Svetlana DallaLana
December 21, 2022 14:52 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBExperts say that the pandemic only magnified the shortcoming of the Canadian healthcare system already struggling. Guest host Jeremy Prest has a down-to-earth and candid conversation with Registered Nurse Svetlana Dallalana, who founded Ezra Wellness, a private network of healthcare professionals to serve patients, and believes that proper healthcare reform will lead to promoting wellness, disease prevention and better patient outcomes. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the late...
The Failed Healthcare System with Svetlana DallaLana | Return to Reason
December 21, 2022 14:52 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBExperts say that the pandemic only magnified the shortcoming of the Canadian healthcare system already struggling. Guest host Jeremy Prest has a down-to-earth and candid conversation with Registered Nurse Svetlana Dallalana, who founded Ezra Wellness, a private network of healthcare professionals to serve patients, and believes that proper healthcare reform will lead to promoting wellness, disease prevention and better patient outcomes. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the late...
Kristopher Kinsinger
December 14, 2022 14:51 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBAccording to lawyer Kristopher Kinsinger, a healthy, holistic understanding of our constitution and The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is vital for meaningful discussion on issues related to freedom. In this thoughtful conversation, guest host David Craig challenges the collision and balance between politics, law, and civic responsibility. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscri...
Marian L. Tupy
December 07, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBContrary to the doom and gloom headlines that dominate the media, Marian L. Tupy outlines the statistical and factual data that describe a world that is actually getting better, made possible by human flourishing. Guest host Jeremy Prest dives deep into the pages of the book Superabundance and why the inaccurate apocalyptic narrative gains so much traction in today's culture. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this ...
Dr. Piers Robinson
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBPropaganda is a way of manipulating people's thoughts, beliefs and behaviours in a non-consensual way. Dr. Piers Robinson, one of the world's top experts on the use of propaganda has an in-depth conversation with guest host, Jeremy Prest, about recent global trends and the ways in which government and media have veered off of their original purpose. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscr...
Lisa Bildy
November 25, 2022 13:50 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBGuest host David Craig speaks with attorney Lisa Bildy about two cases involving healthcare professionals being disciplined by regulatory bodies for their personal views, not their conduct in patient-care settings. Trends within the culture wars and the importance of diversity of thought in society are also discussed. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe, and leave a review.
Wendell Cox
November 23, 2022 14:46 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe housing market crisis in Canada has hit an all time high. Expert in demography, Wendell Cox has an eye-opening discussion with guest host David Craig about the public policies surrounding this issue, and how to solve the problems with supply, demand and affordability. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe, and leave a review.
Susan Penner
November 16, 2022 13:45 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBEvery year, more Canadians are choosing to apply for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD); statistics have risen significantly since its implementation in 2016. In march of 2023, eligibility is set to widen to anyone with mental illness. Guest Host David Craig welcomes Susan Penner of Life Culture to discuss these trends and the slippery slope of normalizing of physician-assisted suicide. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you e...
Brian Giesbrecht
November 07, 2022 13:45 - 25 minutes - 35.8 MBLeon Fontaine sits down with retired chief judge, Brian Giesbrecht, to discuss how political interference and a lack of investigative journalism has skewed the narrative on the unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada. Giesbrecht shares what his research team has found, and outlines a 2021 book he contributed to titled From Truth Comes Reconciliation. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, ple...
Barbara Kay
October 31, 2022 12:50 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBAs the woke agenda permeates schools and gaslights gender dysphoria clinics around the world, journalist and columnist Barbara Kay offers her insights as to where this ideology got started, the latest with the UK Tavistock Clinic closure and how Canadians should be courageous and speak up against dangerous practises. Don't forget to become an insider to get all the latest updates and more from Return to Reason. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe, and leave a review.