Return to Reason
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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Return to Reason Conversations - Dan McTeague
February 25, 2022 00:30 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBLeon Fontaine has a candid and enlightening conversation with Former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague who is now the President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. McTeague shares his perspective on ideology behind certain public policy, The invocation of the Emergency Act, and much more. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Dan McTeague
February 25, 2022 00:30 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBLeon Fontaine has a candid and enlightening conversation with Former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague who is now the President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. McTeague shares his perspective on ideology behind certain public policy, The invocation of the Emergency Act, and much more. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
David Leis
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBAs one of the VPs of Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Leon's guest, David Leis, is uniquely positioned to comment on the evolving situation of national politics in Canada, the influence of the World Economic Forum and tangible things Canadians can do to support the integrity of our democracy. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - David Leis
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBAs one of the VPs of Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Leon's guest, David Leis, is uniquely positioned to comment on the evolving situation of national politics in Canada, the influence of the World Economic Forum and tangible things Canadians can do to support the integrity of our democracy. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - Dr. Julie Ponesse
February 19, 2022 03:44 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBLeon Fontaine welcomes Dr. Julie Ponesse on to discuss her book, My Choice, as well as her perspective on the ethical dilemmas plaguing Canada. In this conversation you'll hear about the importance of group rights vs individual rights, the cultural catalysts that led to recent events in Ottawa, and Ponesse's hope for the future of our nation. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Dr. Julie Ponesse
February 19, 2022 03:44 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBLeon Fontaine welcomes Dr. Julie Ponesse on to discuss her book, My Choice, as well as her perspective on the ethical dilemmas plaguing Canada. In this conversation you'll hear about the importance of group rights vs individual rights, the cultural catalysts that led to recent events in Ottawa, and Ponesse's hope for the future of our nation. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - Raquel Dancho
February 17, 2022 22:27 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by the Shadow Minister for Public Safety, MP Raquel Dancho for an in-depth discussion about the unprecedented invocation of The Emergency Act, and how it is being used as a weapon to intimidate and divide Canadians. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Raquel Dancho
February 17, 2022 22:27 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by the Shadow Minister for Public Safety, MP Raquel Dancho for an in-depth discussion about the unprecedented invocation of The Emergency Act, and how it is being used as a weapon to intimidate and divide Canadians. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
John Carpay
February 17, 2022 14:33 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by John Carpay, the President of The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms to talk about the situation in Ottawa, the legal threshold for invoking the Emergency Act, and the vital importance of defending rights and freedoms in Canada. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - John Carpay
February 17, 2022 14:33 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by John Carpay, the President of The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms to talk about the situation in Ottawa, the legal threshold for invoking the Emergency Act, and the vital importance of defending rights and freedoms in Canada. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - Rick Chiarelli
February 16, 2022 14:49 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBLeon is joined by Ottawa City Councillor Rick Chiarelli who shares his personal account of what he's seen downtown Ottawa with the Freedom Convoy and his views on the political climate in our nation's capital. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Rick Chiarelli
February 16, 2022 14:49 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBLeon is joined by Ottawa City Councillor Rick Chiarelli who shares his personal account of what he's seen downtown Ottawa with the Freedom Convoy and his views on the political climate in our nation's capital. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - Melissa Gonzalez
February 15, 2022 20:26 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by Melissa Gonzalez of Enlace Television, located in Costa Rica. She shares her perspective on how latino nations like Costa Rica are reacting to the freedom movements happening around Canada, as well as what's been taking place politically in Costa Rica since the pandemic began. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Melissa Gonzalez
February 15, 2022 20:26 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBLeon Fontaine is joined by Melissa Gonzalez of Enlace Television, located in Costa Rica. She shares her perspective on how latino nations like Costa Rica are reacting to the freedom movements happening around Canada, as well as what's been taking place politically in Costa Rica since the pandemic began. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Brian Peckford
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBLeon is joined by The Hon. Brian Peckford, who is the last living First Minister that negotiated and signed The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms into law in 1982, making it part of our Canadian constitution. As the absolute authority on the original purpose of The Charter he has keen insight as to what role government should have played over the past two years, and what role it should not have taken. Peckford also outlines the details of his ongoing lawsuit. If you'd prefer to watch...
Return to Reason Conversations - Brian Peckford
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBLeon is joined by The Hon. Brian Peckford, who is the last living First Minister that negotiated and signed The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms into law in 1982, making it part of our Canadian constitution. As the absolute authority on the original purpose of The Charter he has keen insight as to what role government should have played over the past two years, and what role it should not have taken. Peckford also outlines the details of his ongoing lawsuit. If you'd prefer to watch...
Return to Reason Conversations - Carol Crosson
February 09, 2022 16:33 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBLeon Fontaine speaks with constitutional law expert Carol Crosson, who weighs in on what's happening in Ottawa, and the nation as a whole. She speaks about her current freedom of speech cases, and what Canadians can do to stand up for liberty and freedom. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Carol Crosson
February 09, 2022 16:33 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBLeon Fontaine speaks with constitutional law expert Carol Crosson, who weighs in on what's happening in Ottawa, and the nation as a whole. She speaks about her current freedom of speech cases, and what Canadians can do to stand up for liberty and freedom. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Rachael Thomas
February 07, 2022 17:03 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBLeon Fontaine has an engaging conversation with Rachael Thomas, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, AB. In this episode, you'll learn what its like for an MP to walk down Wellington Street, even while the freedom convoy is taking place, and what the mood is like in the House of Commons. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations — Rachael Thomas
February 07, 2022 17:03 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBLeon Fontaine has an engaging conversation with Rachael Thomas, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, AB. In this episode, you'll learn what its like for an MP to walk down Wellington Street, even while the freedom convoy is taking place, and what the mood is like in the House of Commons. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations — Maxime Bernier
February 05, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAs the leader of the People's Party of Canada, Bernier joins Leon for an open and honest conversation about what he's seen on the grounds in Ottawa this week, and how Canadians are signaling they want honesty, leadership and course corrections at the provincial and federal levels of government. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Maxime Bernier
February 05, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAs the leader of the People's Party of Canada, Bernier joins Leon for an open and honest conversation about what he's seen on the grounds in Ottawa this week, and how Canadians are signaling they want honesty, leadership and course corrections at the provincial and federal levels of government. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations — Hon. Candice Bergen
February 04, 2022 15:07 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBOn February 1st, Leon had the opportunity to interview MP Candice Bergen, who has since been appointed as the Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. They discuss the Freedom Convoy, the importance of democracy and so much more. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Hon. Candice Bergen
February 04, 2022 15:07 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBOn February 1st, Leon had the opportunity to interview MP Candice Bergen, who has since been appointed as the Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. They discuss the Freedom Convoy, the importance of democracy and so much more. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Return to Reason Conversations - Stockwell Day
February 03, 2022 16:06 - 27 minutes - 39 MBWith decades of political experience, including leader of the official opposition, Stockwell Day weighs in on the pressure the Freedom Convoy is having on politicians at Parliament Hill. Later, they discuss the future political landscape of Canada and what credibility hits the legacy media are taking. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Stockwell Day
February 03, 2022 16:06 - 27 minutes - 39 MBWith decades of political experience, including leader of the official opposition, Stockwell Day weighs in on the pressure the Freedom Convoy is having on politicians at Parliament Hill. Later, they discuss the future political landscape of Canada and what credibility hits the legacy media are taking. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Consider Your Conscience
January 28, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBLeon Fontaine dives deep into Freedom of Conscience. Understanding this invisible right, and exercising it is paramount for a healthy and successful society. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
The Responsibility of Citizenship
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBLeon Fontaine explores the remarkable journey of The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in an endeavour to better understand our Canadian traditions & values of freedom. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
The Cost of Exploitation & Crisis
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBLeon Fontaine hosts this timely commentary on vaccine mandates. He explores the legal, ethical and common-sense considerations. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
Mandates, Ultimatums and the Illusion of Freedom
October 28, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBLeon Fontaine hosts this timely commentary on vaccine mandates. He explores the legal, ethical and common-sense considerations. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
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October 28, 2021 13:29 - 53 seconds - 901 KBAn Assault on Your Freedom
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBLeon Fontaine analyses the domestic vaccine passport conversation and reveals under-reported facts about the challenges they present like implementation, breach of privacy, and infringement on rights. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv. If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe and leave a review.
The Threat of Socialism
September 08, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLeon Fontaine discusses the threat socialism is to Canada's future and challenges voters to engage in the process of keeping politicians accountable. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv.
How CRT Could Destroy Canada
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBLeon Fontaine explores the ideology of Critical Race Theory and how it could potentially impact school age children in the years to come. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv.
Censorship to Control
July 26, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBLeon Fontaine hosts this commentary on the censorship of academics, as well as proposed legislation that threatens freedom of speech in Canada. It’s more important than ever to stand up for your rights & freedoms. Stand up for all of those in this nation who may not have a voice. Do not discount yourself simply because you feel uninformed or not in a position of influence. The censorship & stifling of fellow Canadians should be so abhorrent to us that we are compelled to say “enough is eno...
Censorship to Manipulate
July 05, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBLeon Fontaine hosts this commentary on the amount of censorship that is taking place to manipulate Canadians’ ability to make wise decisions. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, go to returntoreason.tv.
Introducing Return to Reason with Leon Fontaine
June 30, 2021 18:13 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBReturn to Reason with Leon Fontaine shares a refreshing take on world events, culture, and issues of morality in a meaningful way. Although you may not agree with his opinion, 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 his opinion column, TV show and podcast. Subscribe to the Return to Reason podcast so you don't miss an episode. Launching Monday, July 5th.