#20 Roy Eappen: Transgenderism, Mark Carney, Liberals, and the Election

Roy has spent decades inside the belly of the Big Blue beast. He knows retail Canadian conservatism as well as anyone. Not only does he attend almost every conservative political conference, event, and lecture (including CPAC in the US), he also has photos of himself standing with more world leaders than most individual world leaders can boast!

Including unique insights and experiences, Dr. Eappen is probably the only gay, Conservative, monarchist, first-generation immigrant, endocrinologist in Canada, or perhaps anywhere in the world.

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AI summary and chapters:

Exploring Conservatism in Canada with Dr. Roy Eappen In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Roy Eappen, an assistant professor of medicine at McGill University and a long-time conservative activist in Canada. Dr. Eappen discusses the state of conservatism, the importance of constitutional monarchy, and the challenges within the conservative movement. We delve into his work with the organization 'Do No Harm,' which seeks to combat the influence of 'woke' policies in medicine, particularly concerning transgender youth treatments. Additionally, Dr. Eappen shares his views on immigration, the role of religion in public life, and the current political landscape in Canada. Join us for an insightful conversation about maintaining and evolving conservative values in today's world.

00:00 Introduction to Constitutional Monarchies

01:02 Meet Dr. Roy Eappen 01:43 Conservatism in Canadian Politics

02:56 Challenges Within the Conservative Party

04:55 The Role of Ideas in Conservatism

06:11 Support for the Monarchy

07:27 Work with Do No Harm

09:26 Views on Transgender Youth Policies

11:58 Canada's Response to Medical Reviews

18:28 Personal Background and Immigration Story

19:29 Political Figures and Free Trade

23:21 The Liberal Fix: Can It Work?

23:28 Mr. Carney's Influence and Conflicts

24:04 Addressing Average Canadians' Concerns

24:28 Identity Politics and Climate Change

25:28 Skepticism on Climate Spending

27:03 The Role of Religion in Public Life

29:25 Cultural and Civic Identity in Canada

32:05 The Importance of Civics Education

33:04 Conservatism vs. Liberalism

34:05 The Value of Aesthetics and Architecture

37:00 Cancel Culture and Its Impact

37:45 Concluding Thoughts on Canada's Future

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