Best Jim Csek Podcasts (2025)

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Carney asks UAE for cash as BC grumbles about pipeline 1:18:56

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With Jim Csek away in Japan, Andrea Jensen Bergg and Iain Burns take the reins for a sharp, fast-moving breakdown of Canada’s latest political contradictions. Mark Carney is in the UAE asking for investment cash while BC and Alberta continue to spar over pipelines and what Alberta’s new memorandum of understanding actually delivers. Another Canadia…

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Oil pipeline to BC coast deal? 1:37:25

1d ago1:37:25

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Is an oil pipeline to the BC coast back on the table, or is this just another political mirage? We break down the latest chatter while Mélanie Joly talks fighter jets and space like Canada’s suddenly NASA-North. Sweden and Mark Carney ink new agreements, the “Curtain Conservatives” get called out, and Ottawa shrugs off a little corruption as if it’…

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Turns out no one wanted an election 1:38:41

3d ago1:38:41

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Today on The Really Big Show: Turns out nobody actually wanted an election, and the Liberals took the hint. Their budget scraped through, and they immediately shifted into selfie-mode celebration, even as the Parliamentary Budget Officer says key budget details were never provided. Canada vows to cling to Paris Accord targets, Alberta misses yet an…

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Do or die day for Liberals 31:31

4d ago31:31

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It’s Monday on The Really Big Show and we’re starting the week with a full slate of stories. The Parliamentary Budget Office throws fresh shade on Liberal economic claims, and the big question hangs over Ottawa: are we heading into an election or are the Liberals hoping to scrape by on absentee votes? Meanwhile, the Prime Minister gets booed again …

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The clock is ticking for Carney to deliver 1:44:42

9d ago1:44:42

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Canada’s political and economic reality check is here. Jim & Iain tackle why Mark Carney still won’t let go of the carbon tax, Danielle Smith’s Sunday showdown, and what “Buy Canadian” really means when investment capital keeps fleeing the country. We break down Ottawa’s eyebrow-raising plan to grow the military by 300,000, the rise of organized fo…

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Ostrich cull reaction makes international news 1:28:27

11d ago1:28:27

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Canada’s week was a circus—and Jim & Iain are cutting through the noise. They’ll tackle the ostrich cull reaction going international, a federal budget getting a hard reality check, and the gap between Ottawa’s “leading by example” talk and what’s actually happening. Expect straight talk on Canada’s real edge over the U.S. (the rule of law), why ca…

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Liberals drinking champagne while Canadians go hungry 1:25:13

15d ago1:25:13

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As Canadians struggle to put food on the table, Liberal insiders pop champagne and celebrate—Jim & Iain dig into the growing disconnect between Ottawa and the real world. They break down “the great betrayal,” how carbon capture is poised to become Canada’s 2026 buzzword, and why the Liberals’ green-scheme economics have pushed the country into a lo…

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Pay attention to Carbon Capture in the Liberal Budget 1:51:10

16d ago1:51:10

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By Jim Csek

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Shocking, Stupefying, Unsustainable Budget — but hey, look… new boots! 1:51:10

17d ago1:51:10

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It’s one of those days where the budget headlines read like a horror reel — shocking, stupefying, unsustainable — and somehow we’re talking about new boots. Jim & Iain dig into the CBC acting like the Liberal Party crier, a Canadian economy flashing warning lights, and Tiff Macklem reminding everyone (again) that the U.S. is critical to our fortune…

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Carney apologizes to Trump 1:45:16

18d ago1:45:16

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It’s the start of a new week, and Jim & Iain are diving straight into a wild stretch of Canadian and global news. Mark Carney publicly apologizes to Donald Trump, while admitting “Team Canada” doesn’t exist — a moment that exposes how fractured the country’s economic and diplomatic footing has become. His press conference highlights everything Cana…

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Carney gets a whole lot of nothing 1:45:16

21d ago1:45:16

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It’s Halloween, but the real scares are coming from Ottawa. 🎃 Jim & Iain dive into a spooky lineup where Carney gets a whole lot of nothing while Canada’s economy starts looking downright frightening. Carney keeps signing guestbooks while Trump signs deals; India hits us with new tariffs; young Canadians are speaking up; and no amount of fancy budg…

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US Senate votes to end Canadian tariffs 1:28:09

22d ago1:28:09

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Jim and Iain break down the US Senate vote to end Canadian tariffs as Ford asks Carney to join him under the bus, discuss how budgets are being sold through special-interest groups and Carney kicking the tires on diesel subs, question why Liberals continue pushing a climate agenda while even the “grand master” says the emergency is over, examine gr…

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Canadian suffering could get worse 1:33:00

24d ago1:33:00

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Jim and Iain are back on The Really Big Show, breaking down another whirlwind day in Canadian politics and global headlines. With the loonie looking weak and Canada struggling to stay competitive, many worry the economic pain could get worse. Questions remain about whether a major deal was ever on the table, while Brookfield lands a huge U.S. agree…

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Carney throws Ford under the bus 1:25:52

25d ago1:25:52

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Carney throws Ford under the bus while positioning himself as a future prime minister, telling provinces to “sit down” as political tensions rise. Eby joins Ford in policies linked to job losses, the U.S. administration blames Trudeau-era Liberals, and food bank usage in Canada hits record highs. Meanwhile, the federal government faces new accusati…

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Trump kills trade talks with Canada 1:26:13

28d ago1:26:13

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In this episode of The Really Big Show, Jim Csek and Iain Burns tackle a packed lineup of national headlines and political chaos from coast to coast. They break down Donald Trump’s decision to kill trade talks with Canada — and how Carney, Ford, and Poilievre are responding. From Carney’s latest Jays “bet” and false claims, to what some are calling…

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Mark Carney addresses the nation 1:40:57

29d ago1:40:57

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Watch this episode of The Really Big Show as hosts Jim Csek and Ian Burns tackle a packed lineup — from Mark Carney seeking budget support and more auto sector job losses, to new political tensions as Poilievre faces fresh attacks. They also cover Canada’s latest crime bill, the government’s stance on China as a “strategic partner,” the BC Conserva…

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Is Canada heading into another election? 1:37:14

30d ago1:37:14

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By Jim Csek

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Jonathan Kay- Masculinity, Trudeau and the state of Canada 1:19:06

1M ago1:19:06

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By Jim Csek

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US signs another trade deal, Canada? 1:10:23

1M ago1:10:23

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By Jim Csek

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It’s all about energy 1:31:33

1M ago1:31:33

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By Jim Csek

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Carney says he would arrest Netanyahu 1:34:11

1M ago1:34:11

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By Jim Csek

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Liberals in chaos as auto maker drives south 1:47:15

1M ago1:47:15

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By Jim Csek

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Kelowna makes international news 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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By Jim Csek

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The peacemaker takes centre stage 1:28:41

1M ago1:28:41

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By Jim Csek

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Vast majority of Canadians want an Alberta pipeline to BC’s North Coast 1:19:10

1M ago1:19:10

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By Jim Csek

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Reporter ‘Cures’ Herself of ‘TDS’ 1:43:32

1M ago1:43:32

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By Jim Csek

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Carney running out of time as cracks starting to show 1:13:41

2M ago1:13:41

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By Jim Csek

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Is Eby the biggest threat to Canadian unity? 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney to meet with Trump, Jason Kenney takes aim at the “mud hutters,” Christy Clark calls Eby “full of it,” Canada faces an economic winter, property rights are declared essential for certainty, the BC Ferries scandal deepens, questions rise over whether we can build anything here, Trudeau is attacked by his forme…

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Warning: Reckless spending on a narrow road to hell 1:28:38

2M ago1:28:38

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Today on The Really Big Show - BC Premier David Eby fires a strong shot across the bow at Alberta’s Danielle Smith, who in turn questions Canada’s direction. The Bloc digs in with a hard “no way,” while Carney stirs the pot by calling for a meeting with the NDP—and then quietly drops another banker into a government agency. Meanwhile, Liberal polic…

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Canada, a decade of self-harm it continues 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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It's time for another dose of news, analysis and commentary with NowMedia video host Jim Csek and guest host Iain Burns. The Really Big Show with Jim and Iain livestreams every weekday at 9 am on YouTube, X, TikTok, and on Jim's LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can visit KelownaNow.com to find the recordings.…

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Are Mark Carney’s numerous European trips for Canada? 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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It's time for another dose of news, analysis and commentary with NowMedia video host Jim Csek and guest host Iain Burns. The Really Big Show with Jim and Iain livestreams every weekday at 9 am on YouTube, X, TikTok, and on Jim's LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can visit KelownaNow.com to find the recordings.…

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Shocking stupefying budget 1:16:12

2M ago1:16:12

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Today on The Really Big Show — A shocking, stupefying budget drops, CMHC washes its hands of Canada’s housing crisis, and posties hit the picket lines. South of the border, Trump declares “we have a deal,” while here at home, as bad as Canada looks right now, BC somehow looks worse. Buckle up — this one’s loaded.…

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Six months into the new Liberal Government 1:17:55

2M ago1:17:55

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Today on The Really Big Show; Six months into the new Liberal Government, It’s time to resign, The corruption is rampant, Photo ops a plenty, deals scarce.By Jim Csek

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Globalism vs Nationalism 1:22:31

2M ago1:22:31

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Today on 'The Really Big Show': Globalism vs Nationalism, Canada at odds with America, Trump takes to the world stage, Carney looks to censor while Google admits to censorship pressure, Stats tell a story hard to dispute, Big tax dodgers in sights, Liberals living in alternate reality, Canola growers want compensation, Trump admin links Tylenol to …

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Carney sticks his neck out 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

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Today on The Really Big Show — Carney sticks his neck out, Canada, the UK, and Australia move to recognize Palestine, and Poilievre calls for Antifa to be recognized as a terrorist organization. We cover Charlie Kirk and the birth of a revival, money and brain power fleeing Canada, and Liberals partying like it will go on forever. Plus: the Canadia…

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US ambassador accuses Liberals of ‘anti-American’ rhetoric 1:15:28

2M ago1:15:28

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Enough is enough, now is the time for action; Freeland took us for fools; accountability and transparency a thing of the past; will the accountants in Canada finally take a stand; more photo ops; American Ambassador says we are not at war; a defining moment for media. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #news #newshour…

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King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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10 years of Liberal policy have put us here in this moment, King Charles rolls out the red carpet in a big way, did the Bank of Canada cut enough, Canadian companies want more certainty, BC sees some relief at the pump, Govt funded media wants Poilierve to support budget he has not even seen, the amount of mismanagement and abuse of the Canadian ta…

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Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Inflation creeps higher and economic data still grim, Parliament sees round one, Sean Fraser gaslighting, Elections Canada will stick with paper ballots, BC reveals record deficit but still has money for comedy writer to make Eby look good, Freeland to resign for the second time, CBC called out, Trump makes news, Starmer in trouble, UK politicians …

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Carney and Poilievre, set to go head to head 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Liberals launch tiny homes for Canada, ready for a budget.. not so fast, Liberals back-peddalling, media slurs the right, CBC climate activism heats up, is it hypocritical or just elitism, while the world prays the extreme left shouts for more death.By Jim Csek

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Carney’s list delivers nothing new 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney’s list delivers nothing new, crime crime and more crime, Pierre says he is sickened, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Global News becoming Canada’s Fox News, is it time to walk among the peasants, repercussions happening for death celebrators, and CBC continues to embarrass Canadians.…

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The shot heard around the world 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Why is free speech so important, CBC has Carney’s list, TFW cheats our youth out of opportunities, peak oil hold on not so fast, can the Liberals spend less, 9/11 overshadowed, more voices join call for bail reform.By Jim Csek

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No pipeline in major projects list 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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Canada sliding into recession, TFW more important than employing our youth, EVs not that important in saving the world, Liberals need a DOGE department, crime is becoming a national story of consequence, Turdeau looking for the podium and some easy cash.By Jim Csek

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Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

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Poilievre dares Carney to take his ideas, Liberals switch from climate crisis to climate competitiveness, CBC now discovers maybe driving gas cars not the end of the world, was the legalization of pot just a tax grab, TFW program splitting people, more turmoil in the world and lots of instability.By Jim Csek

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Canadian economy in big trouble 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Canadian economy in big trouble, another day, another failed Liberal policy, climate clowns in Liberal caucus question Carney’s direction, TFW facing opposition from Conservatives and now the NDP, Big Tech meets at Whitehouse, crime, crime and more crime in Canada, will the Liberals cut spending?…

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Canada needs a new sheriff that can bring law and order 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Poilievre calls for Canadian Youth first, housing bubble popping in major Canadian cities, Ford is a performing populist, Liberal and NDP polices undermining Canada, lots of talk not much walk from the ruling class.By Jim Csek

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Canadians want action on crime, Liberals offer up memes 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ — Canadians want action on crime while Liberals offer memes. Smith bans porn in schools as Liberals confuse. Not Trump’s fault—we need self-reflection. NDP self-harm, protests erupt worldwide, media bias exposed. Did Elon save free speech and the world?By Jim Csek

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Canadian economy crashes into recessionary territory 1:23:40

3M ago1:23:40

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Canada’s economy crashes into recessionary territory as political and social tensions mount. While one Liberal minister shows seriousness, the rest face criticism for secrecy, spin, and being out of touch. From the CRTC dismissing TV audiences as “only old people,” to X fact-checking Joly, the government faces ridic…

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Poilievre says Carney’s Germany deal ‘all show business’ 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

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Today on ‘The Really Big Show’ - Carney’s European trips nets a lot more questions. LNG now viewed differently by the Liberals. Poilievre said he would fire Macklem. Youth unemployment in recession territory. More secrets from the Liberals, this time with Ukrainian aid. Govt employees binge on TV. CBC won’t share their streaming numbers, why not is…

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Carney touts minerals deal with Germans 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Carney touts minerals deal with Germans; Govt research says Canadians wanted to hit the Americans back with tariffs; Canadian money flees to US; Finger pointing continues with BC Ferries deal; Canada Post posts record quarterly loss; Will all the attention on trucking lead to safer roads; Christian concert held in K…

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Carney refuses to rule out Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine 1:11:26

3M ago1:11:26

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Today on 'The Really Big Show' - Carney’s Europe trip yields little, Canadian presence questioned, Liberal tough talk falters, subsidy schemes fail, and Poilievre takes the lead.By Jim Csek