

Shaun Newman Podcast
Shaun Newman
Western Canada.
No topic is off limits.
Endlessly Curious.
No topic is off limits.
Endlessly Curious.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 44min
#792 - J. Michael Waller
J. Michael Waller is a senior analyst for strategy at the Center for Security Policy and president of Georgetown Research, a private intelligence company in Washington, D.C. He was an asset for CIA director William Casey’s parallel intelligence activity in the final years of the Cold War. During his career, he had extensive contact with the FBI and CIA and watched both descend into political correctness and wokeness.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
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E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
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Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 5min
#791 - Cooper - Legg - Oland
David Knight Legg served as Premier Jason Kenney's principal adviser, where he was involved in efforts to combat negative perceptions of Alberta's oil and gas sector. He was appointed as the first CEO of the Invest Alberta Corporation in 2020, with the aim of attracting high-value investments to Alberta. After leaving Invest Alberta, he has been in various advisory roles to global banking, investment, and technology firms in Asia and the U.S.
Sam Cooper is a prominent Canadian investigative journalist and best-selling author, recognized for his work on Canada-China relations, corruption, and foreign interference. His most recognized work is the book "Wilful Blindness: How a Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West". Cooper founded The Bureau, an independent investigative journalism platform, aiming to continue his work on uncovering corruption and countering disinformation.
Brett Oland is the CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), based in Alberta, Canada. Oland initiated a strategy where part of BVCU's balance sheet was backed by gold to hedge against inflation and economic downturns, which has been both praised for its foresight and criticized by regulators for potentially undermining the banking system's stability.
We discuss the Trump Tariff negotiations, the next 30 days, the fentanyl czar and whether this current administration can work with the US.
Sam Cooper’s X - x.com/scoopercooper
David Knight Legg’s X - x.com/KnightLegg
Brett Oland’s X - x.com/brett_oland
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
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Contribute to the new SNP Studio
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 39min
#790 - Julius Ruechel
Julius Ruechel, an insightful independent writer and author known for his work on agriculture and geopolitics, dives into Canada's complex political landscape. He discusses the provocative idea of Alberta joining the U.S. and the challenges driven by centralization of power in Canadian governance. The conversation covers historical reflections on Senate reform and the implications of U.S. influence on Canadian identity. Ruechel emphasizes civic engagement and constitutional reforms as vital for restoring accountability and addressing the frustrations within Canada's political structure.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 40min
#789 - Natasha Gonek & Tim Kasprick
In this engaging discussion, guest Natasha Gonek shares her expertise as an investigator known for leveraging Freedom of Information requests to scrutinize the Edmonton Police Service. Joining her is Tim Kasprick, a seasoned professional in health information management with two decades of FOI experience. They dive into the vital role of transparency in government, recounting challenges faced when accessing public records and critiquing the complexities of navigating privacy issues. Their insights inspire listeners to become proactive advocates for ethical governance and accountability.

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 41min
Mashup 143
222 Minutes hops on to discuss this weeks headlines. We are joined by Marty Up North and Jeff Rath to discuss Dr. Gary Davidson's Covid 19 report, Franco Terrazzano to discuss breaking news with capital gains tax and James Manson to discuss the lawsuit against prorogation of government.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
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Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
#788 - Dr. Gary Davidson
Dr. Gary Davidson is an Emergency Room physician who has spent 16 years at Red Deer Regional Hospital, where he also served as the head of Emergency Medicine for the central zone and Chief of the Emergency Department from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, Dr. Davidson holds the position of Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta. He is the Author and Review Lead of Alberta's Covid-19 Pandemic Response, providing critical analysis and recommendations on the province's management of the health crisis.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/
Contribute to the new SNP Studio
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 7min
#787 - Dr. William Makis
Dr. William Makis, MD, is a Canadian physician with expertise in nuclear medicine, radiology, and oncology. He formerly worked as a nuclear medicine radiologist at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, contributing to one of North America's largest clinics for Targeted Radionuclide Therapy for cancer. Dr. Makis has conducted over 10,000 cancer diagnoses using sophisticated tools like PET/CT. Additionally, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals, with a focus on nuclear medicine, PET/CT imaging, and targeted radionuclide therapy. We discuss all things cancer and treatments.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/
Contribute to the new SNP Studio
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 19min
#786 - Martin Armstrong
Martin Armstrong is the CEO of Armstrong Analytics and is renowned for his economic forecasting model, the Economic Confidence Model, which has notably predicted major market events. He has advised governments and financial institutions worldwide, offering insights into market trends, currency movements, and geopolitical impacts on the economy. We discuss Canada the 51st state, 25% tariffs, the media is still lying and the rise of populist leaders.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/
Contribute to the new SNP Studio
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 22min
#785 - Scott Marsland
Scott Marsland is a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2014, and Registered Nurse since 1997. He co-founded the Leading Edge Clinic with Dr. Pierre Kory, focusing on treating post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC), vaccine injuries from COVID shots, and providing adjunctive cancer care. Scott has treated over 1300 patients related to COVID and currently manages more than 300 with PASC and vaccine injuries via telemedicine, serving patients across the U.S. and four continents.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/
Contribute to the new SNP Studio
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 25min
Mashup 142
222 Minutes hops on to discuss this week's headlines, featuring MLA Shane Getson discussing his experience at Trump's inauguration, along with Pat Stedman, a pardoned J6 participant who served a year in jail.
Cornerstone Forum ‘25
https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/
Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com
Silver Gold Bull Links:
Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca
Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com
Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100


