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In this episode, 610CKTB’s Gene Valaitis welcomes Jon Liedtke to discuss the “horror movie” currently unfolding in the US political landscape, from civil unrest to federal response. The conversation shifts to leadership uncertainty in Canada. The two dive into the systemic instability defining the current era.

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Notable Quote

“[They] don’t have policy in the US anymore, it’s a performative disaster… the script has gone off the rails.” — Jon Liedtke

Key Discussion Points

• The “Dumpster Fire” Down South: Jon describes the U.S. as a “performative disaster,” citing federal escalations in Minneapolis and aggressive ICE tactics as signs of a collapsing rule of law.
• The Role of Law Enforcement: Gene and Jon debate the balance between enforcing immigration laws and the rights of citizens, specifically regarding how agencies like CBP and ICE operate within domestic borders.
• Canadian Policy Reversals: The conversation shifts to the “Trudeau legacy,” with Jon noting that figures like Mark Carney appear to be scrubbing past policies—such as carbon taxes and immigration targets—amidst growing incompetence.
• Protest and Overreach: They reflect on the legal fallout of the Freedom Convoy and the potential for “tainted justice” as the Emergencies Act review heads toward a Supreme Court whose head justice has previously voiced strong personal biases.
• Election Fever: Gene predicts a potential spring election, arguing that Canada needs a clear mandate to handle internal threats and looming trade tensions with the U.S..

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This aired on 610 CKTB
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