Episode Overview

Theme:
The episode centers on Canada’s shifting foreign policy under Prime Minister Mark Carney, particularly the government’s overtures to China, its position on U.S. relations, and its embrace of global institutions like the World Economic Forum (WEF). Host Ezra Levant critically analyzes Carney’s trip to China, discusses concepts like the “New World Order,” and explores the geopolitical and economic ramifications for Canada. The episode also includes an extended conversation with Mark Morano of ClimateDepot.com on the upcoming WEF meeting in Davos, the decline of the global climate agenda, and the rise of issues like artificial intelligence and censorship.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mark Carney’s China Trip and Canadian Foreign Policy

[00:00–13:30]

• Ezra Levant addresses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China, branding it a "junket" to hobnob with elites rather than serve Canadian interests.

  “Private jets, five star hotels, hobnobbing with the global elites, lots of conferences, not really doing anything, but lots of meetings and photo ops.” — Ezra Levant [01:37]

• New government direction: Foreign Minister Anita Anand announces a “new foreign policy” focused on trade diversification, aiming to “grow non-U.S. trade by at least 50% over the next 10 years.”

  “This is a new government with a new prime minister, a new foreign policy and a new geopolitical environment...it is necessary for us to diversify our trading partners and to grow non-U.S. trade...” — Anita Anand [03:38]

• Skepticism from Canadian journalists about security risks and the wisdom of deepening ties with China:

  “We’re using burner phones for the first time when we covered this because China spies on journalists and businessmen. China intercepts communications.” — Journalist, quoted by Ezra [05:47]

• Levant critiques the government’s passive stance toward Chinese espionage and human rights abuses, contrasting their “strong” approach on Israel and Netanyahu with “capitulation” to China.

  “Mark Carney threatened to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but he’s getting on his knees to meet China’s Xi Jinping.” — Ezra Levant [00:28]

• Carney is shown (video referenced) explicitly referencing the “New World Order” in talks with Chinese officials.

  “I believe the progress that we have made in the partnership sets us up well for the New World Order.” — Mark Carney (clip discussed) [08:45]

• Levant notes this was not a campaign or parliamentary issue, but a radical shift conducted without public mandate.

2. Economic Realities and U.S.-Canada Relationship

[13:30–20:00]

• Levant disputes the feasibility of reducing dependence on U.S. trade:

  “We export $550 billion worth of stuff to the United States. And then sort of tied for second and third place are China and the United Kingdom at $20 billion each... There’s literally no way to make up your losses.” — Ezra Levant [14:40]

• He notes the imbalance: Canada imports three times as much from China as it exports, questioning the benefit to Canadians.

• The “pouting tour” frame: Levant suggests Carney’s China visit is designed to antagonize Trump and stoke anti-Americanism for political gain.

  “I think the main reason they went to China was to tweak Donald Trump’s nose... One to propagandize to Canadian people that they can find a substitute to America, and the other is to target Trump and irritate him.” — Ezra Levant [13:03]

• Discussion of Canadian officials courting Chinese investment and pitching Canada as a “reliable trading partner.”

  “China is looking for reliable trading partners, trading partners that don’t use energy for coercion... We will be your secret exit. We will be your way out of this problem of political coercion through oil.” — Tim Hodgson, paraphrased and analyzed by Ezra [12:35]

3. Carney’s Global Positioning & Anti-Americanism

[20:00–23:28]

• Levant denounces Carney’s approach to Venezuela and the U.S., citing Carney’s call with Brazil's Lula to criticize American action there.

  “Mark Carney called up Lula, that’s the communist President of Brazil, and they had a conversation on the phone and Mark Carney told Lula that what Trump did in Venezuela was illegal.” — Ezra Levant [18:30]

• Levant warns that anti-Americanism is central to Carney’s political strategy, diminishing Canada’s core interests.

  “Mark Carney is trying to whip up anti Americanism as a permanent feature of the Canadian psyche. That is wrong.” — Ezra Levant [20:35]

• He argues that Canada cannot and should not attempt to substitute for its U.S. relationship via alignment with authoritarian states or international forums.

4. Interview with Marc Morano: WEF, Climate Agenda & AI

[23:28–39:38]

The World Economic Forum & the Global Agenda

• Morano describes the WEF as the “nerve center” for globalist coordination, with slogans and policies radiating out to political and business elites globally.

  “They may not have formal power... but they’re a think tank that gets injected right into the veins of politicians and business people and cultural elites around the world.” — Ezra Levant [24:35]

• Both discuss the impact of COVID-era mandates on public receptiveness to climate emergency narratives.

  “I credit COVID lockdowns and the mandates... with this rise of climate skepticism. That’s the reason... we don’t trust public health, we don’t trust government science...” — Marc Morano [25:35]

Climate Agenda Losing Steam

• Morano and Levant agree that the climate issue has lost public momentum, even among its advocates:

  “The Fridays for future that Greta Thunberg had started... is now down to one or two kids. They called it, quote, deflated. There’s no passion left for climate, even in Greta’s home country.” — Marc Morano [33:41]

• Corporate interests are now pivoting to nuclear and fossil fuel energy to power artificial intelligence, indicating a shift in the global agenda.

  “Larry Fink has basically already thrown the entire climate agenda under the bus... Solar, wind, power, AI. We basically need nuclear and fossil fuels.” — Marc Morano [32:59]

Artificial Intelligence and Censorship

• WEF’s focus at Davos is shifting from climate change to AI, particularly its ties to social control and censorship.

  “AI for sure is the number one thing... their most important goal... stopping Trump... their secondary goal was stopping Elon Musk. And that really hasn’t changed. They’re going to try and do it through AI if they can remove any human accountability or responsibility and teach the machines to silence us and censor us and monitor us.” — Ezra Levant [31:55]

• Morano underscores the risk of an AI-centric, elite-controlled future with mass displacement and propaganda.

  “They’re pushing this AI, the idea to displace the masses, which is you and I, that’s part of it. They’re looking for a post climate agenda... continuation I think at this summit of that merging of climate into public health.” — Marc Morano [28:06]

Counter-Summit in Zurich

• Morano will speak at an alternative summit in Zurich, aiming to counter the WEF’s “Great Reset” with what he calls “The Great Rejection.”

  “My speech is going to be an update to the Great Reset. My speech is titled the Great Rejection...” — Marc Morano [35:37]

U.S. Pushback on Censorship in Europe

• Discussion on how the Trump administration is challenging European attempts at regulating/censoring social media and AI use.

  “They’re trying to essentially come out after censorship via through the EU to Americans. And I think that will be a big part of what Donald Trump talks about. And AI again, it’s just a scary technology that is so easy to be misused.” — Marc Morano [38:31]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Carney's foreign policy:

  “I call it an anti American tour, wouldn’t you? China, World Economic Forum, Qatar. I mean, I think that’s our, our new policy.” — Ezra Levant [02:49]

• On China's threat to Canada:

  “I think the biggest security threat to Canada is China. China, you say? Yeah, he doesn’t say that anymore.” — Ezra Levant, quoting Mark Carney’s earlier stance [09:28]

• On the futility of diversifying from the U.S.:

  “If you managed to double exports to China... the United States is still at $550 billion. There’s literally no way to make up your losses.” — Ezra Levant [14:57]

• On the WEF and globalist influence:

  “You start hearing everyone say the phrase ‘build back better’ at the same time. That’s cooked up in Davos.” — Ezra Levant [24:50]

• On public rejection of climate alarmism:

  “You can now read the BBC and Bloomberg... Sweden is now abandoning climate goals... there’s no passion left for climate, even in Greta’s home country.” — Marc Morano [33:41]

• On the threat of AI:

  “If they can remove any human accountability or responsibility and teach the machines to silence us and censor us and monitor us. That’s what I’m afraid of.” — Ezra Levant [32:13]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:00–04:00]: Opening monologue; Carney’s China trip announced
• [04:00–06:00]: Foreign Minister Anand outlines trade shift; security questions raised
• [08:00–09:30]: Carney’s “New World Order” comment; previous tough talk on China revisited
• [13:30–17:00]: Imbalance of trade; creating a China alternative; critique of government logic
• [20:00–23:28]: Carney’s stand on Venezuela and anti-Americanism
• [23:28–32:00]: Interview with Marc Morano: WEF, loss of climate narrative, COVID’s role
• [33:00–35:30]: Climate agenda’s collapse; shift to nuclear/fossil for AI
• [35:30–39:38]: Counter-summit in Zurich; censorship and AI; U.S.-EU conflict on social media regulation

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a sharp, sardonic, and combative tone, typical of Ezra Levant’s hosting style. Guests share his skepticism toward global institutions, climate politics, and elite-driven tech agendas. The conversation is laden with political controversy, humor, and populist critiques of power structures.

Summary

For listeners:

• The episode delivers a pointed critique of Canada’s foreign policy pivot away from the U.S. toward China and multilateral institutions, led by PM Carney.
• It highlights the paradox and perceived hypocrisy in government rhetoric versus action, especially regarding China and human rights.
• The WEF’s gathering in Davos is previewed as the next battleground for global elites, with climate change losing salience and AI/censorship on the rise.
• The episode delivers a warning about anti-American political trends and “globalist” agendas, peppered with memorable quips and pointed analysis.

This summary gives you a comprehensive understanding of all key topics, tones, and takeaways from the episode, even if you haven’t listened.