Grey Matter

Is antitrust law being used as a tool for competition—or a whip for political coercion? In this episode of Gray Matter, host Leighton Gray sits down with Robert H. Bork Jr., President of the Antitrust Education Project and eldest son of the legendary Judge Robert H. Bork. Together, they dive into the urgent themes of Bork’s new book, The New Paradox: Antitrust and the Threat of Conservative Socialism.
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For decades, the Consumer Welfare Standard—pioneered by the elder Judge Bork—ensured that antitrust law focused on protecting consumers rather than inefficient competitors. However, Robert Bork Jr. argues that we are witnessing a dangerous shift. From the Biden administration’s "weaponized" guidelines to a new wave of "conservative socialism" on the right, antitrust is increasingly being used for cultural retaliation and industrial policy rather than neutral law enforcement.
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In this episode of Grey Matter, Alberta criminal trial lawyer Leighton Grey K.C. breaks down the systematic dismantling of Canada’s democratic foundations. From the rise of a self-preserving "managerial class" to the erosion of the Rule of Law in our courts, we explore the stark reality behind the polished language of modern governance.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ The Managerial Scam: How failure is renamed as "policy" to protect a ruling culture that survives without correcting its mistakes.
✅ A Broken Justice System: An in-depth look at how the Gladue principles and ideologically motivated sentencing are creating a two-tiered system that often fails the very victims it claims to protect.
✅ Institutional Capture: The transition from public service to a "travelling caste" of consultants, regulators, and NGOs feeding from the same funding streams.
✅ The Carney Government: An analysis of current leadership, including the impact of CCP electoral interference and the "husk" of our remaining democratic structures.
✅ The Truth About Disparities: Examining the Aristotle Foundation report which finds that indigenous economic outcomes are tied more to education and geography than systemic discrimination.
Is Canada still a functioning democracy, or are we merely living under a "procedural husk" designed to serve the political class?
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"Everything you do matters. Your decisions every single day make a difference with everyone around you."
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In this episode of Grey Matter, Leighton Grey KC sits down with a true polymath: Colonel Dr. Josh McConkey. An emergency medicine physician, U.S. Air Force Reserve commander, combat veteran, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, Dr. McConkey brings a wealth of frontline experience to a conversation about leadership, faith, and the future of our youth.
Dr. McConkey discusses his leadership ethos, "Be the Weight Behind the Spear," which focuses on the power of community engagement, mentorship, and the critical need for in-person connection in an increasingly digital world. He shares harrowing stories from the ER and the battlefield in Iraq, explaining how faith and resiliency became his lifeline during the most "uncomfortable" moments of his career.
About Dr. Josh McConkeyDr. McConkey is a board-certified emergency physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. A Colonel in the US Air Force Reserves, he commanded the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and served as a flight surgeon in Iraq. He is the author of Be the Weight Behind the Spear and the children's series The Heart of a Leader.
Connect with Dr. McConkey:Website: weightbehindthespear.com
Book: Be the Weight Behind the Spear (Available now)
Foundation: The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation
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Join Leighton Grey and Michael Klassen as they welcome Roger Song, founder of the Council of Alberta Lawyers, to discuss the intersection of faith, freedom, and the Canadian legal system. Roger shares the inside story of his fight against the Law Society of Alberta and provides exclusive details on the "Conference for Dominion of Canada."
Conference Details:
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel, Calgary, AB
Featured Speakers: Brian Peckford, Leighton Grey, Pastor Timothy Stevens, Michael Wagner, Grant Abraham, and more.
Tickets/Info: Mentioned in the broadcast – check the Council of Alberta Lawyers for updates.
Episode Highlights:
– Intro: The April snowstorm and the "Aboriginal Entitlement" commentary.
– Michael Klassen on how to get the "Character on Trial" pamphlet and Grey Matter merch.
– Roger Song’s story: From teaching law in China to seeking freedom in Canada.
– Resisting mandatory "Cultural Competence" training: A familiar echo of Marxism.
– The birth of the Council of Alberta Lawyers and the vision for May 16th.
– Psalm 72:8: Why Canada is a "Dominion" from sea to sea.
Connect with us: Support independent media by purchasing Leighton's book Laws, Lies and Liberties on Amazon or visit us at our upcoming live event in Calgary. Email us at greymatterconnect@gmail.com to stay updated!
 

Are we witnessing the end of privately owned land in Canada? In this episode, Leighton Grey KC breaks down the legal paradoxes currently unfolding in British Columbia and across the nation. Thanks to our sponsor Puurathletics.ca Show your support with hats, hoodies, and hand-held coffee cups. https://puurathletics.ca/collections/grey-matter We dive deep into the Cowichan case, a clandestine judicial decision that has left private property owners in the dark for over eight years. From the "unworkable" coexistence of competing land titles to the billion-dollar taxpayer burden, this is a conversation every Canadian needs to hear. The solution? A new trial where private owners can finally defend their interests.
 
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"AI is not just a tool. It is political power." On this episode of the Grey Matter Podcast, we explore the "Code Red" alert facing our culture. Guest Winton Hall joins Layton to discuss his two-year deep dive into the harrowing world of artificial intelligence.
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As a distinguished fellow at the Government Accountability Institute, Hall brings a data-driven perspective to how AI is already reshaping education, national security, and our very sense of identity. We move past the "doom loop" to find practical ways for families to stand firm in their faith and lead with wisdom during this massive technological disruption.
 
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In this insightful critique, Leighton B. U. Grey K.C. argues that Canada’s current political and economic deterioration is a symptom of a deeper spiritual crisis. By examining government unaccountability, the "brain drain" of talent, and the failure of materialist worldviews, Grey contends that only a return to the supremacy of God can provide the shared moral basis necessary for a united nation.
 
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How does a nutrition scientist become a leading voice in biblical prophecy? Join Leighton Grey as He interviews Dr. Bob Thiel, founder of the Continuing Church of God. This episode explores the intersection of physical health and spiritual well-being, diving into Dr. Thiel’s extensive research on the origins of Christianity and the formation of the biblical canon.
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Key Discussion Points:
✅ Personal Transformation: Dr. Thiel’s journey from Roman Catholicism to the Church of God tradition.
✅ Scholarly Research: The importance of primary Greek sources and historical documentation in understanding the early church.
✅ The Millennium: Differences in belief regarding the thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth.
✅ Global Trends: Why rising powers in Europe may align with prophecies in Daniel and Revelation.
 
Featured Books by Dr. Thiel:
Hope of Salvation
The Mystery of God’s Plan
Donald Trump and America’s Apocalypse
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In this episode, Leighton Grey KC explores the provocative question: Was Jesus Christ a social justice warrior? From recent controversies at Cambridge regarding a "transgender Jesus" to the modern push for "woke" theology, we examine whether Christ’s mission was to reform the social order or to redeem the human soul.
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In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The Transgender Question: Analyzing the "trans body" sermon controversy and why Christ transcends gender.
✅ Social Justice vs. Spiritual Salvation: Why Jesus was a Savior first and a reformer second.
✅ The Sanctity of Family & Women: How Christ’s attitude toward women and children revolutionized the ancient world.
✅ Wealth, Poverty, and Stewardship: The real meaning of "Render unto Caesar" and why possessions are a sacred trust, not an intrinsic evil.
✅ The Trap of Modern Activism: Why social justice warriors often prioritize the things of humanity over the things of God.
Join us as we cut through the political noise to find the eternal Truth at the crossroads of race, class, and religion.
 
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"Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them." — Aristotle Joining us today on Grey Matter is a man who truly embodies the "High Life." Taki Theodorakopoulos—Greek journalist, legendary socialite, and author of the provocative new memoir, The Last Alpha Male—sits down with Leighton Grey for a candid, witty, and unapologetically contrarian conversation.
 
Thanks to our sponsor Puurathletics.ca Show your support with hats, hoodies, and hand-held coffee cups. https://puurathletics.ca/collections/grey-matter In this episode, Taki pulls back the curtain on a vanished world of Riviera playboys, elite sport, and high-society excess.
From his time as a world judo champion and Davis Cup player to his 50-year career at The Spectator, Taki shares his unique perspective on: ✅ The "Alpha Male": Why discipline, meritocracy, and a code of honor are essential for the modern man. ✅ Global Politics: His take on the potential prosecution of Tucker Carlson and the "secret" history of the Epstein files. ✅ Cultural Decline: Why the glamour of the 1950s Riviera has been replaced by "mass tourism and Russian kleptocrats." ✅ Legends of the Past: Personal anecdotes featuring Gianni Agnelli, Margaret Thatcher, and a hilarious "encounter" with Ernest Hemingway.
Whether you’re a long-time reader of Taki’s Magazine or discovering his wit for the first time, this is a breath of fresh air in an age of conformity.
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