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Poll claims Liberal support growing in Alberta, NDP MP crosses the floor | Buffalo Roundtable

The Buffalo Roundtable discusses the elitist attitude of the CBC, political floor-crossing, and the Alberta independence movement, highlighting concerns about government overreach and media bias.

Rebel News · March 11, 2026 · 73-min episode · 6-min read

Poll claims Liberal support growing in Alberta, NDP MP crosses the floor | Buffalo Roundtable

Key takeaways

📢Support independent media outlets that prioritize truthful reporting and hold institutions accountable, even when facing criticism or blacklisting.02:02
🎯The CBC exhibits an elitist snobbery towards individuals outside its perceived elite circles, dismissing their opinions and treating them as less valuable, as evidenced by comments made about Tamara Leech and others who "work with their hands."04:31
💡Journalistic integrity is compromised when media outlets like the CBC fail to offer a right of reply, instead relying on intermediaries or internal narratives to discredit individuals and present a one-sided story.09:05
🚀Critically evaluate information from state-funded media like the CBC, seeking out diverse perspectives and understanding potential biases.09:32
📈The CBC's viewership is alarmingly low (3.6% for CBC TV, 1.7% for NewsNet), indicating a significant waste of taxpayer money given its mandatory carriage and widespread availability.16:18
🔍Political floor-crossing, particularly the recent NDP MP's move to the Liberals, is a concerning trend that undermines the will of the electorate and is driven by promises of positions and salary top-ups, rather than genuine ideological shifts.21:21

Chapters

0:00🎯 Introduction and Panel Discussion
9:29🎯 Critique of CBC and Media Bias
15:29🎯 Canada's Broadcasting and Audience Share
18:52🎯 Reaction to Alberta Political Shifts
18:52🎯 Crossing the Floor and Political Realignments
29:14🎯 Alberta Support and Poll Data
30:54🎯 Alberta Independence Sentiment and Data
46:44🎯 Indigenous Confidence Vote in Alberta
55:06🎯 Toronto Police and Criminal Cases
58:42🎯 Saskatchewan Firearms Legislation
58:42🎯 Firearm Rights and Saskatchewan Laws
1:05:41🎯 Controversy Over Modern Art Exhibits
1:10:40🎯 Conclusion and Sign-offs

The digest

This broadcast presents a critical discussion on recent political developments in Alberta and Canada, focusing on a new poll indicating rising Liberal support in Edmonton and the unexpected floor crossing of an NDP MP to the Liberal Party. The hosts and guests analyze the implications of media bias, political maneuvering, and social unrest, drawing heavily on their perspective on government integrity and provincial dynamics. The content is aimed at viewers interested in Canadian federal and provincial politics, media scrutiny, and the rising tensions around Alberta's place in Canadian confederation.

Media Elitism and Bias Against Conservative Voices

The discussion opens with an analysis of testimony given by former CBC host Travis Draj at a government committee, where he criticized CBC colleagues David Cochran and Rosie Barton for elitist, dismissive attitudes towards conservative commentators and grassroots activists such as freedom convoy leader Tamara Leech. Draj highlighted derogatory remarks about people involved in the convoy, including personal insults linked to socioeconomic status, like implying those living in trailers have "multiple last names."

Tamara Leech responds (starting ~05:32), condemning these attitudes as condescending and reflective of a broader problem in Ottawa media culture where voices critical of the government or from working-class backgrounds are marginalized. She recounts how CBC representatives showed disrespect by ignoring opposition speeches and besmirched her character without giving her opportunity for a right of reply—highlighting a significant failure of journalistic standards.

The hosts also reveal that they have been blacklisted by CBC for their conservative views, underscoring a wider atmosphere of censorship within publicly funded media. These revelations reinforce their critique of CBC as an elitist, government-funded institution that silences dissenting conservative opinions.

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Political Floor Crossing: NDP MP Joins Liberals, Bolstering Majority
Alberta Political Landscape: Polls, Separation Sentiment, and Media Representation
Indigenous Political Actions and Reactions
Enforcement and Legal Repercussions for Protesters
Issues of Government Transparency and Police Accountability
Saskatchewan’s Legislative Push to Protect Firearms Owners
Cultural Commentary: Controversial Art Exhibition Funding and Public Response
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