Hosted by Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman, Redacted Opinions, Unfiltered and Raw is a YouTube podcast featuring candid conversations on current events, security, public safety, risk, leadership, and the issues shaping our communities. Direct, honest, and unscripted.
Whether you agree or disagree, this is the conversation your risk manager should be having. Unfiltered. Raw. Redacted.
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The hosts of Redacted Opinions discuss how constant online controversy fuels anger and division, arguing that algorithms, media, businesses, and politicians profit from outrage because it drives attention, clicks, and money.
They debate whether people are genuinely angrier or simply exposed to more anger, citing social media sensationalism, context-free viral clips, and how extreme statements can be punished by some while rewarded by an energized base.
Using examples like Trumpâs media dominance, polarized debate around Gaza and rising antisemitism in Canada, and a Pew 2026 finding that most Americans think social media increases political division, they warn that team-based politics and personal hatred threaten democratic compromise.
Ultimately, they conclude the demand comes from viewers themselves, urging listeners to fact-check, seek context, ignore rage bait, and take responsibility for what they click, share, and amplify.
8 Oct 2026
When an Angry Customer Becomes a Security Threat
In this episode of Redacted Opinions: Unfiltered and Raw, the hosts discuss how angry, entitled customers can shift from a customer-service issue into a real security threat across retail, healthcare, transit, and property management. T
hey question whether organizations prioritize retaining customers over protecting employees and explore how âthe customer is always rightâ culture, AI-driven call centers, and lack of frontline empowerment fuel frustration and abuse. Brian shares experiences from policing, private sector security, Fidelity Investments, and consulting, including incidents where irate callers showed up in person and workplace violence risks escalated, as well as examples of corporate systems and scripts provoking anger.
They argue employers have a duty of care, must set boundaries, back employees, and empower staff to resolve reasonable complaints before conflict becomes threatening.
24 Sept 2026
Digital ID, Surveillance & Power: Convenience or Control?
The hosts discuss how identity has shifted from physical documents to interconnected data and argue the main risk isnât the technology but the power infrastructure around it when digital ID, surveillance cameras, transactions, and government systems share the same networks.
They compare potential outcomes to Chinaâs surveillance state, including blacklists and punishment through access to banking, jobs, and benefits, and question whether Canadaâs digital ID rollout could enable similar abuses over time.
They emphasize that data never disappears, can be used years later, and can be exploited by governments, corporations, or opportunists, especially during crises such as protests or terrorist attacks. The episode calls for scrutiny of who controls identity systems, what safeguards exist, and what happens when rules change after the cameras and databases are already in place.
10 Sept 2026
When Is It Too Late? Holocaust Lessons, Risk, and Rising Antisemitism | Redacted Opinions
Host Luciano Cedroni speaks with co-host and author Brian Claman about his book, When Is It Too Late? Holocaust Lessons on Risk, Decision Making and the Failure to Act, and how Holocaust-era warning signs can inform risk decisions in the postâOctober 7th world.
Claman explains that stories of Jewish doctors leaving Canada due to safety concerns prompted him to research rising antisemitism, hate-crime data, and the psychology of when waiting becomes a decision.
They discuss loss of confidence in institutions and authorities, normalization of antisemitism in public life, and the dangers of silence and complacency, while stressing that Canada today is not Nazi Germany. Claman shares Statistics Canada figures on hate crimes targeting Jews and urges civic engagement, education, and accountability to prevent further democratic erosion.
3 Sept 2026
Media Spin, and How to Think Critically About News
On Redacted Opinions, Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman discuss how journalism can influence audiences through story selection, terminology, headlines, and expert framing, sparked by an internal CBC memo instructing journalists covering the 9/11 anniversary not to use the word âterrorismâ unless attributed. They argue 9/11 fits the definition of terrorism and criticize legacy outlets for political correctness, blurred language (e.g., âterroristsâ vs âmilitantsâ), and agenda-driven coverage, citing examples including October 7 and outlets like BBC, CNN, and Fox. They explore how commercial incentives, 24-hour news, and the Gulf War accelerated sensationalism, and how social media both enables independent voices and fuels clickbait via algorithms that reward anger. They urge viewers to separate news from opinion, facts from claims, look beyond headlines, cross-check sources, and think critically
20 Aug 2026
Canadaâs New Bail & Sentencing Reforms (C-14): Real Change or Political Theater?
Are Canada's new bail reforms truly making our communities safer or just another act of political theater?
Dive into our latest episode of Redacted Opinions where we break down the real impact of these changes. Listen now!
#BailReform #JusticeSystem #Podcast"
13 Aug 2026
Foreign Interference & Transnational Repression in Canada
Luciano Cedone and Brian Claman discuss foreign interference in Canada through the lens of transnational repression - foreign governments intimidating people in Canada, pressuring families overseas, and using proxy or criminal networks to carry out violence without deploying agents on Canadian soil.
They argue this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty and note CSIS has identified it as a national security concern, while government response seems to be indifferent and politically constrained.
The conversation cites the March 10, 2026 shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto and the June 11, 2026 high-risk warrant execution in North York during which Toronto Police constable Mark Pinizzotto was shot and later died, emphasizing real-world consequences even if foreign direction is unproven.
They highlight Canadaâs low perceived costs for hostile actors and the intelligence-to-evidence gap that complicates prosecutions.
6 Aug 2026
Is Canadaâs Security Clearance System Putting NATO at Risk?
Hosts Luciano Cerdone and Brian Claman examine the arrest of Biwe Claire Zhang, a Canadian citizen and IT intern at NATOâs SHAPE headquarters in Mons, Belgium. Despite reportedly undergoing screening through multiple Canadian institutions and holding a Canadian security clearance, Zhang was arrested by Belgian authorities on suspicion of espionage-related activity.
The case raises serious questions about weaknesses in Canadaâs security-clearance, immigration-vetting and ongoing-monitoring processes. The discussion explores why security clearances can become overly static, insufficiently scrutinized and renewed too infrequentlyâcreating opportunities for insider threats. Foreign intelligence services often recruit vulnerable or entry-level employees and cultivate them over many years.
Drawing lessons from previous Canadian security breaches involving Jeffrey Delisle and Cameron Ortis, the hosts also examine government silos, information-sharing failures and political decisions that may override professional security assessments. Canada must strengthen initial vetting, introduce more active monitoring and treat national security with the seriousness required to maintain the confidence of NATO and Five Eyes allies.
30 Jul 2026
The Double-Edged Sword of Force
Is Force What Holds Society Togetherâor Tears It Apart? | Redacted Opinions S1E8
In Season 1, Episode 8 of Redacted Opinions, the hosts debate whether society is held together by the threat of legitimate force or by broader consequences that donât require violence. They argue over the difference between violence, force, and consequence; when force is justified; and how misuse of state power can erode public trust and legitimacy.
The conversation references Canadian examples including traffic enforcement, the trucker convoy and the Emergency Act, gun policy, immigration, and concerns about political overreach, along with historical parallels like the Civil War and French Revolution to discuss when violence becomes a last resort.
They conclude that public safety depends on keeping force strong enough to deter threats but disciplined enough to avoid turning into abuse, and invite listeners to weigh in and engage online.
16 Jul 2026
When the worst happens â Does the system work?"
"An attack on a police officer is an attack on democracy." Explore the profound impact of line-of-duty deaths on our communities in this crucial episode of "Redacted Opinions."
Special guest and Retired Chief of Police Jeff McGuire shares his valuable perspective. #SupportOurTroops #Podcast
9 Jul 2026
The Double-Edged Sword of Democracy
What happens when political representation becomes a zero-sum game? Explore the dangers and dynamics of modern democracy in our latest episode! Tune into Redacted Opinions for an unfiltered discussion.
#Politics #Podcast #democracy
2 Jul 2026
Crisis Communications Gone Wrong
In this episode of Redacted Opinions, the hosts discuss why crisis communications must be planned in advance as part of emergency management, business continuity, stakeholder protection, and public trust.
They review cases where communications failed under pressure: the July 8â9, 2022 Rogers national outage that disrupted 911 and left Rogersâ own incident staff unable to communicate without buying SIM cards; the Lac-MĂŠgantic rail disaster where Montreal, Maine & Atlantic was criticized for protecting reputation over truth and later went out of business; the 2019 LifeLabs cyberattack affecting sensitive health data and undermining trust; and the 2019 Desjardins breach that went undetected for 26 months and led to a settlement framework over a quarter billion dollars.
They contrast these with Maple Leafâs listeria response and emphasize fast, coordinated, consistent messaging and empowering trained staff to act.
2 Jul 2026
Montreal Police Under Fire
In this episode of Redacted Opinions â Unfiltered and Raw, hosts Brian Claman and Luciano Cedrone discuss the tragic shooting incident in Montreal that resulted in the death of a police officer, serious injuries to a second officer, and the death of an innocent civilian. This is a difficult but important conversation about the realities of extreme violence, the risks faced by frontline police officers, and why incidents like this should concern all Canadians.
18 Jun 2026
Canada's Immigration Crisis, Part 2 â Inside the National Security Lens
Guest: Phil Gurski, retired CSIS strategic analyst. He spent 32 years in Canadian intelligence, including 15 years with CSIS and the OPP Anti-Terrorism Section as a strategic terrorism analyst, and is now president and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. He's the author of six books on terrorism, with his most recent covering the history of terrorism in Canada. The Hub (https://thehub.ca/author/philgurski/)
Overview: Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode goes deeper into the security and intelligence dimensions of Canada's immigration debate. With a former CSIS insider in the chair, the conversation moves past the political headlines and into how Canada actually screens, monitors, and assesses risk tied to migration flows â and where the system holds up or falls short.
11 Jun 2026
Canada's Immigration Crisis - Part 1
Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman are back for another unfiltered conversation, and this week, they're tackling one of the most polarizing issues in Canada today: immigration.
Both sons of immigrants themselves, Luciano and Brian aren't anti-immigration. Far from it. But they argue that Canada's immigration system has been stretched, mismanaged, and politically weaponized to the point of breaking; and the country is now paying the price.
In this episode, they break down:
The critical difference between immigrants and refugees - and why that distinction has been blurred
How decades of unchecked immigration outpaced investment in housing, infrastructure, and transit
The role of political interference in undermining Canada's once gold-standard vetting process
Why the justice system keeps failing Canadians; and the dangerous double standard in how protests are policed
What it means to lose a national identity, and why "post-nationalism" was one of the most damaging ideas ever floated by a sitting Prime Minister
The real impact on immigrant communities themselves, and why many are the loudest voices calling for reform
Raw, opinionated, and deeply Canadian; this is the conversation most people are afraid to have out loud.
Part 2 coming next week, featuring guests from the national security world.
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11 Jun 2026
FIFA, Fraud & the Threats No One's Talking About"
Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman are back after a years-long hiatus and they're not holding back. In their debut episode of the new season, the two veteran security professionals cut through the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and lay out the risks that mainstream media isn't covering.
From crowd crush and traffic chaos to human trafficking, lone-actor terrorism, and cyber threats, Luciano and Brian break down what the World Cup really means for businesses, building operators, and everyday Torontonians - and what you can do about it. Topics
Why FIFA is a security event as much as a sporting event
Crowd density, transit disruption, and city-wide impact
Public order, protest activity & the limits of police response
Fraud, pickpocketing, and organized crime
Human trafficking - the uncomfortable truth
The difference between security theater and real security
Intelligence-led security: how to actually protect your assets
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