Return to Reason

About Return to Reason

Return to Reason shares a refreshing take on world events, culture, and issues of morality in a meaningful way. Although you may not agree with the opinions stated, you deserve to be fully informed, ready to handle every situation life throws at you. Anyone who has an appetite for the world to return to reason will enjoy this opinion column, TV show and podcast.

Publisher

Return to Reason

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jun 2021

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

422 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Canadians Are Losing Trust in Government, Media and the Justice System | Leighton Grey

   Could Alberta's independence referendum actually change Canada? Leighton Grey, KC breaks down Alberta's referendum, Western alienation, Ottawa's economic policies, and the growing push for more provincial control. But the conversation goes beyond Alberta. Grey takes on Canada's justice system, the shift from justice toward social justice, Indigenous identity, Canada's relationship with the U.S., and why Canadians are losing trust in major institutions. So what's really driving the frustration and what can ordinary Canadians do to change the direction of the country?

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Counter-Tariffs Are Coming But Who Really Pays? | Preston Manning

   Is Canada losing the trade war with Trump before the real fight even begins? Preston Manning joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about Trump, tariffs, Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, and Alberta’s upcoming referendum. Manning says counter-tariffs won't solve the problem, they could leave Canadians paying the price. He argues Canada needs a better negotiating team, a smarter strategy, and a willingness to play the long game. They also discuss why Trump’s criticism gets under Canadians’ skin, how Canada could reach Trump through American voters, and why Alberta’s referendum could have major implications for Canada’s future.

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Trump, Immigration & AI: What Canadians Are Really Thinking | David Coletto

   Canadians are anxious about the economy, Trump, AI, climate change, and what the future holds. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto joins David Leis to explain how that uncertainty is shaping political opinions and how politicians respond to it. They discuss Trump, immigration, younger Canadians, regional divides, declining trust in politicians, and the growing demand for leaders with a plan. The big question: Are politicians giving Canadians what they need or what the polls tell them they want?

Who has been a guest on Return to Reason

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ludwik Klimkowski
• Michel Maisonneuve
• Jan Jekielek
• Scott McGregor
• David Redman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

103,430,780

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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