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

Jun 6, 2026
THE PIPELINE: Smith’s leadership gets wobbly
Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026
48 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor, joined by B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan, break down Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s narrow win in the B.C. Conservative leadership race, the fallout from a deadly stabbing in England and what it says about two-tier policing, and Danielle Smith’s increasingly difficult balancing act on Alberta independence.

Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026
46 min
Cory talks about how Danielle Smith’s anti-independence campaigning could put her leadership at risk.

May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
1hr 1 min
Marty breaks down the political tightrope facing Danielle Smith as Alberta’s referendum debate intensifies, with Mark Carney calling the separation question a “dangerous bluff.” He also looks at Steven Guilbeault’s resignation, federal cabinet cracks, tensions at the Western Premiers’ meeting, the Kenney-Wilson debate, and the fifth anniversary of the Kamloops residential school claims.

May 31, 2026
THE PIPELINE: All Madness on the Western Front
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
47 min
Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan and Dave Wiechnik break down Mark Carney’s comments on a clear majority, whether Danielle Smith's leadership is at risk and Wab Kinew's comments during the Western Premier's conference in Kananaskis.

May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
46 min
Cory talks about how judicial interpretation of the constitution has empowered a racial minority to the point where the nation has become socially and economically crippled.

May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
1hr 1 min
Join Marty as he breaks down the chaos at the Select Special Citizen Initiative Proposal Review Committee, Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet shuffle, and the resignations of Nate Horner and Matt Jones. He also looks at the Alberta-Ottawa MOU, whether the proposed pipeline deal is being undercut by Ottawa’s climate agenda, rising inflation, CPP Investment’s annual return, the end of the Snowbirds jet team, and growing concerns over Canada’s defence readiness.







