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

Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
46 min
Cory talks about how no major projects will ever be competed if we pretend that indigenous consent is required.

Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
22 min
Seven of nine anti-energy laws neutralized in a single day as Alberta trades carbon capture for policy concessions – leaving industry to wonder if the cost of victory is a $16-billion anchor.

Dec 2, 2025
THE PIPELINE: Did Danielle’s demands work?
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
47 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down Danielle Smith’s pipeline negotiations with Mark Carney, the backlash driving recall efforts against UCP MLAs, and a new documentary exposing the practice of late-term and live-birth abortions in Canada.

Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
46 min
Cory talks about how union led efforts to flood the recall and referendum systems in Alberta may kill a good concept.

Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
23 min
In this discussion with Nigel Hannaford, Johnston also weighs in on recent city controversies, including the raising of the Palestinian flag. While acknowledging the mayor’s discretion, he stressed fairness and transparency.

Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
48 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Will Barclay break down Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause, a potential healthcare reform that could challenge the Canada Health Act, and how the federal budget ultimately passed in Parliament.







