Shaun Newman Podcast Mashup 192
Jan 23, 2026
Rapid-fire takes on Alberta politics, separatist petitions and party infighting. Heated debate over a pulled $12M housing grant and public-sector strike drama. Wildnews moments from Jasper wildfire critiques to Kamchatka snow chaos. Lighter bites include curling recaps, quirky viral clips and community fundraisers.
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U.S. Leaves WHO
- The U.S. officially exited the World Health Organization, citing pandemic failures.
- Shaun argues mature nations shouldn't rely on the WHO given its inconsistent pandemic guidance.
Decline Ineffective Buybacks
- Avoid joining poorly designed federal gun buyback programs that local police reject as inefficient.
- Shaun suggests refusing participation unless the program is practical and well-funded locally.
Drivers: High Beams And Dead Buses
- Shaun reads multiple driving fails: a motorist fined for flashing high beams at an unmarked police car and electric buses failing in cold.
- He uses humor to highlight enforcement oddities and the limits of electrification in extreme cold.