September 11, 2026
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#1433 Canada’s Right-Wing Meme War
A trend of “Blame Canada” memes is causing a schism amongst conservatives. 
Julian Abraham
Reporter
James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher

Far-right conservative influencers are gleefully amplifying MAGA-style messaging around Carney and Canada, while more moderate conservative voices are calling them “traitorous.” 

 

Under Pierre Poilievre, the CPC embraced right-wing influencers, offering them “content creator” passes and access to events, but now they’re trying to distance themselves.

 

Is the turf war between establishment conservatives and edgy memelords overblown? 

 

Harrison Lowman of the Hub joins Julian Abraham to explore the AI slop that is dividing conservatives in Canada. 

 

Host: Julian Abraham

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Harrison Lowman

Photo: Donald Trump Truth Social Post (likely generated by A.I.)

 

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