The Really Big Show with Jim Csek &Iain Burns

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The Really Big Show is a Canadian news hour done differently. We discuss the news of the day through a Canadian lens with analysis and commentary from Jim Csek & managing editor Iain Burns. We translate the rhetoric into reality with common sense on the news that affects Canada, BC and our region. We are live five days a week around 9 am PST. Recorded sessions available on Youtube, X and many podcast channels. https://thereallybigshow.ca

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Has Canada’s media lost its mind?
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Yesterday at 7:02 PM

Sept 3 livestream.


Performative nationalism hides a decade of Liberal failure
Performative nationalism hides a decade of Liberal failure episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 6:36 PM

Sept 2 livestream.


What’s going on with the BC Conservatives? | WIth Harman Bhangu
What’s going on with the BC Conservatives? | WIth Harman Bhangu episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:40 PM

What's going on with the BC Conservatives — and can Harman Bhangu's DRIPA repeal petition cut through the noise?MLA Harman Bhangu (Langley-Abbotsford) joins Jim and Iain after Elections BC approved his province-wide petition to repeal DRIPA: 10% in all 93 ridings, signatures from Oct 26 toward a referendum. Pulp mills closing. Trucking safety and TFW abuses. Rural communities gutted. And inside the BC Conservatives? Bhangu's line: a lot of things in politics get blown out of proportion — the job is still defeating the NDP.Chapters:0:00 Welcome — Harman Bhangu, MLA Langley-Abbotsford1:10 Elections BC approves the DRIPA repeal petition3:30 10% in all 93 ridings — Oct 26 to Jan 2027...


Liberals ride manufactured hate to by-election sweep
Liberals ride manufactured hate to by-election sweep episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 7:25 PM

Sept 1 livestream.


Are Canadians pawns in Liberal Party first agenda?
Are Canadians pawns in Liberal Party first agenda? episode artwork
Last Monday at 6:58 PM

Aug 31 livestream.


Is Canada a pawn in the battle between the EU and US?
Is Canada a pawn in the battle between the EU and US? episode artwork
08/28/2026

Aug 28 livestream.


Beyond the Ballot: Canada exposed dead last on world stage
Beyond the Ballot: Canada exposed dead last on world stage episode artwork
08/27/2026

0:00 The Reality of Canada's Economic Position

2:39 The Trust Deficit in Trade Negotiations

6:08 Political Infiltration and Global Agendas

10:56 Who Actually Pays the Price for Uncertainty?

17:00 Political Theater and Disingenuous Moves

26:42 The Crisis Within the BC Conservatives


US media asks: Why is Canada so poor?
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08/27/2026

Aug 27 livestream.


‘Conservatives will pay whatever price to defend our country from any rival’ | Shuvaloy Majumdar MP
‘Conservatives will pay whatever price to defend our country from any rival’ | Shuvaloy Majumdar MP episode artwork
08/27/2026

Exclusive interview with MP, Shuvaloy Majumdar.


Canadian politicians tossing uncertainty bombs
Canadian politicians tossing uncertainty bombs episode artwork
08/26/2026

Aug 26 livestream.


Canadians forced to be collateral damage in war of egos
Canadians forced to be collateral damage in war of egos episode artwork
08/25/2026

Aug 25 livestream.


Carney declares economic war on America
Carney declares economic war on America episode artwork
08/24/2026

Giving politicians the anti-American card is like giving ISIS a nuclear bomb. Is Carney’s plan to nationalize honey production while we wait for President Vance? Raging anti-Americans should take Carney’s advice and follow Marcus Aurelius. As Carney pursues ‘war’ with US, Canadians are facing financial doom.


Carney and crew get a reality check
Carney and crew get a reality check episode artwork
08/21/2026

Aug 21 livestream.


Carney told: Stop keeping secrets
Carney told: Stop keeping secrets episode artwork
08/20/2026

Aug 20 livestream.


Will Carney be able to sell this deal to his base?
Will Carney be able to sell this deal to his base? episode artwork
08/19/2026

Aug 19 livestream.


Are the BC Conservatives facing a mass resignation? | The Peter Milobar interview
Are the BC Conservatives facing a mass resignation? | The Peter Milobar interview episode artwork
08/19/2026

Peter Milobar joins Jim Csek and Iain Burns for a direct conversation following his decision to leave the BC Conservatives and sit as an Independent MLA.Milobar explains why he says there was no single breaking point, but rather a growing disconnect with the party’s tone, messaging and direction. He discusses the challenge of uniting conservatives in British Columbia, whether more MLAs could follow, and what he sees as necessary to defeat the NDP.The conversation also turns to a major Interior issue: wildfire mitigation. Milobar argues B.C. needs to place far greater emphasis on forest health, th...


Does Carney have a secret plan for his failures?
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08/18/2026

Aug 18 livestream.


Time running out for Carney as tariff deadline looms
Time running out for Carney as tariff deadline looms episode artwork
08/17/2026

Aug 17 livestream.


Wildfires have huge impacts in the Okanagan: Kelly Greene
Wildfires have huge impacts in the Okanagan: Kelly Greene episode artwork
08/15/2026

Wildfires continue to cause massive hardships to the Okanagan Valley residents. Kelly Green, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, joined Jim Csek to address the situation in the Okanagan region. Subscribe for weekly policy breakdowns and local government insights. Tell us in the comments what other regional issues you want us to cover next.0:00 Navigating the Current Wildfire Crisis1:13 Does Proactive Mitigation Really Work?2:16 Ramping Up Support for Evacuees5:43 Lessons Learned From Rapid Evacuations9:13 The Long Road to Returning Home12:15 Essential Tips for Emergency Preparedness


Liberals crushing Canada’s youth
Liberals crushing Canada’s youth episode artwork
08/15/2026

Aug 14 livestream.


The Canadian middle class at breaking point
The Canadian middle class at breaking point episode artwork
08/13/2026

Aug 13 livestream.


Carney priorities confuse Canadians
Carney priorities confuse Canadians episode artwork
08/12/2026

Aug 12 livestream.


When doing it right was what got you elected : Stockwell Day
When doing it right was what got you elected : Stockwell Day episode artwork
08/11/2026

When doing it right was what got you elected : Stockwell Day


Liberals put lipstick on taxation pig
Liberals put lipstick on taxation pig episode artwork
08/11/2026

Aug 11 livestream.


Covid injured in Canada get a voice: Dean Allison
Covid injured in Canada get a voice: Dean Allison episode artwork
08/11/2026

The Really Big Show had Dean Allison on this morning to discuss the upcoming Allison Inquiry.The Allison Inquiry is a step in the right direction Our nation desperately needs to heal from this very difficult period On September 8, 9, 10, 11 we begin that journey On Parliament Hill 4 days straight Listening to folks who have been COVID-19 vaccine injured Ask your Member of Parliament to attend


Canada in crisis, time for a vacation
Canada in crisis, time for a vacation episode artwork
08/10/2026

Canada in crisis, the PM decides what a great time for a vacation.BC with a state of emergency.The Liberals have said the trade war is like a wartime crisis, and the August 19th deadline is upon us... so why not have the leader take a vacation.


Garry Clement | Transnational gangs exploit Canada’s immigration policy
Garry Clement | Transnational gangs exploit Canada’s immigration policy episode artwork
08/10/2026

Garry Clement | Transnational gangs exploit Canada’s immigration policy


Special interests first, Canadians second
Special interests first, Canadians second episode artwork
08/07/2026

‘We’ll take anything we can get’: Rare bit of good news for Canada’s economy. Who comes first: the Canadian public or 9,000 dairy farmers? Damning: Illiterate and innumerate Americans earn same or more than average UK worker.


Carney’s elbows up, Canadians’ pants down
Carney’s elbows up, Canadians’ pants down episode artwork
08/06/2026

August 6 livestream.


Hiding behind false virtues to secure power
Hiding behind false virtues to secure power episode artwork
08/05/2026

‘Expert’ says Canada can’t stop wildfires, but can do something about global CO2 levels.


The reality of the Canadian economy | With Martin Pelletier
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08/05/2026

Aug 4 exclusive interview.


‘We don’t want a weak Canada’ | US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
‘We don’t want a weak Canada’ | US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra episode artwork
08/05/2026

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins Jim Csek and Iain Burns for an extended conversation about Canada, the United States, trade, media freedom, China, energy and North American security.Hoekstra discusses anti American rhetoric in Canada, Bill C 18 and its impact on independent news, CUSMA, the digital services tax, U.S. concerns about Chinese EVs, Five Eyes intelligence sharing, NATO, pipelines and supply management.He also explains why he says the United States wants a strong Canada and shares his view on whether Canada and the U.S. can reach a durable trade agreement.


When will truth trump deceptive policies?
When will truth trump deceptive policies? episode artwork
08/04/2026

August 4. With special guest Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission.


Liberal ugliness being exposed
Liberal ugliness being exposed episode artwork
07/31/2026

Spain crisis: Does Europe have the will to save itself? An open invitation to NDP Leader Avi Lewis. Jasmin Laine: It’s ‘crazy’ to call Canadians traitors for criticizing the government.


Turns out ‘Energy First’ is Canadian prosperity
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07/30/2026

Canada’s productivity disaster: ‘How could this happen? Thousands of men break into Spain from Morocco. Now what? Why would ‘extraordinary failure’ Jagmeet Singh be given a $350K-a-year Crown corp job?


Will Canada ever confront the liars?
Will Canada ever confront the liars? episode artwork
07/29/2026

Chrystia Freeland: Canada’s ‘big brain’?  Doug Ford has realized that Canada’s true power lies in oil. Taxpayer abuse continues as Liberals prepare to waste more cash on ‘content.’ ‘China created the fentanyl crisis – they’re killing our youth.’


‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’
‘Supply management is not sustainable – any sane politician would know that’ episode artwork
07/28/2026

Interview with The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.


Is it finally time to pass judgement on Carney?
Is it finally time to pass judgement on Carney? episode artwork
07/28/2026

July 28, 2026, The Really Big Show.


Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure
Canada’s chickens coming home to roost after 11 years of failure episode artwork
07/27/2026

Are conservatives ‘unpatriotic,’ or just sad their country has been ‘stolen’ from them? What on Earth is happening to the Canadian dollar? If China infiltrated Western governments, this is exactly what they’d do. Israel-Canada relations at an all-time low, ambassador says. ‘Absolutely outrageous’ that CBSA has power to search Canadians’ cellphones | John Carpay


Canada’s battle for truth cannot be lost
Canada’s battle for truth cannot be lost episode artwork
07/24/2026

Elon Musk exposes The Economist’s ‘distorted’ view of life in the West, ‘Tricksy’ Carney weasels his way out of Gordie Howe Bridge scandal, Geopolitics 101 with Danielle Smith: US can hurt Canada more than Canada can hurt US, Greta Thunberg group condemns carbon capture ‘bull****’ – so who actually wants it?