Western Standard Shows
The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.
Podcast Description
The official podcast for the Western Standard The Western Standard is an independent source of news and commentary fighting for a strong and free Western Canada, committed to the truth even when it hurts, and forever pledged to refuse government funding. Hosted by Cory Morgan covering news of the week along with analysis from guests.
Episodes

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
45 min
Cory talks about how the impression that Nenshi’s NDP won’t stand up to Ottawa is keeping Albertans from supporting his party.

Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
27 min
Nigel Hannaford and David Knight-Legg dissect Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech, arguing it was polished rhetoric without a practical roadmap for Canada’s economic and security challenges. From China relations to energy policy and trade realities, they question whether Carney is delivering leadership or commentary at a critical moment for Canada.

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
45 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan, and David Wiechnik examine Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review ahead of the Conservative Party convention in Calgary, break down the historic Alberta independence rally and growing referendum push, and debate the absence of clear leadership on both the independence and federalist sides.

Jan 31, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
46 min
Cory talks about how the Liberals and legacy media have undercut the long and beneficial relationship with the USA for political gain.

Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
23 min
Carney alienating the Left... political strategist predicts NDP comeback leading to Poilievre victory.

Jan 25, 2026
THE PIPELINE: Canada needs ICE
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
48 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Naylor, and Lindsay Wilson discuss the rising tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement and protests after multiple ICE-related shootings in Minneapolis, examine Mark Carney’s China trade trip and “New World Order” remarks, and analyze the collapse of Alberta’s Operation Total Recall and its implications.







