Tamara Ugolini
Co-Host of Rebel News Podcast
Tamara Ugolini is a human rights activist turned journalist. Motherhood introduced her to parental rights advocacy and what it means to have true, informed consent. She critiques the shortcomings of "Big-Policy" on the individual and questions mainstream narratives.
Tamara Ugolini has hosted 86 Episodes.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Minister recuses from terror files, Canada sets refugee record, Sir John back in Ont.
June 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree recusing himself from files related to two Sri Lankan terror groups in an effort to reduce any apparent conflicts of interest.
Plus, Canada set a new record for asylum claims in 2024, with the country receiving the fourth most claims of any nation last year.
And finally, five years after a wooden sarcophagus was set up around a statue of Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, at the Ontario legislature, the tomb has been removed.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Unemployment hits 7%, Border bill sparks privacy fears, Ford ready for tariff fight
June 6th, 2025 | 57 mins 29 secs
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at unemployment reaching 7% in the country, a nine-year high as young Canadians prepare for the summer job search.
Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced a new border security bill fraught with issues that could increase government surveillance and decrease personal privacy.
And finally, Premier Doug Ford says that if negotiations fail between Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs, he's ready to go "guns-a-blazing" in response.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney's throne speech passes, New border security bill, 'Family' now a harmful word
June 5th, 2025 | 1 hr 16 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's government surviving its first test, as the Liberal throne speech passed through the House of Commons on a quirk that saw no official vote held — likely because the Liberals would have lost.
Plus, Carney's government is trying to pass new border security measures which may come with a catch for Canadians' privacy.
And finally, the Waterloo Region District School Board is receiving backlash after it hosted a training session where staff were taught the term "family" was harmful.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney's middle-class tax cut, Poilievre on pipelines, Save The Ostriches update
May 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 16 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's Trump-style signing of a middle-class tax cut, a promise new Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne said would be the Liberals' top priority when Parliament returns on May 26.
Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke about the importance of pipeline development to Canada's economy and warned Carney's decision to keep climate radical Steven Guilbeault in cabinet was further antagonizing provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan.
And finally, the case of hundreds of ostriches facing a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is going viral online. Rebel News reporter Drea Humphrey has been covering the story and is headed to the remote farm.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Separatism & Indigenous treaties, CBC sucks up to Carney, Jasper fire mismanagement
May 8th, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the conversation around separatism and what this means for treaties Indigenous groups signed with Canada, and whether these treaties can prevent a province — like Alberta — from splitting off from the rest of Canada.
Plus, CBC is sucking up to its benefactor, Mark Carney, following the prime minister's visit to the White House. Is this the kind of positive coverage Carney was expecting after pledging a $150 million increase to the state broadcaster's budget.
And finally, documents uncovered by Blacklock's Reporter reveal how Parks Canada was aware of an issue surrounding dead trees in Jasper, but conducted no controlled burns in the area prior to the devastating 2023 wildfire.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Google pays Cdn media, Ford rips 'broken' bail system, Liz May wants to be Speaker
May 1st, 2025 | 1 hr 18 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at news that Google has dished out $22.2 million to over 100 different Canadian media outlets following the rollout of the Online News Act, with top recipients including Postmedia, the Globe and Mail, Metroland Media Group, La Presse, Coopérative nationale de l’information indépendante, Black Press Group and The Canadian Press, according to The Canadian Journalism Collective.
Plus, Premier Doug Ford took aim at the federal Liberals over failed efforts at bail reform, pledging to take a stronger stance on crime in Ontario and calling out judges for acting like activists.
And finally, with the balance of power in the House of Commons teetering towards a Liberal majority, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is campaigning to become the Speaker of the House.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Poilievre on defunding CBC, Carney on climate change, PPC candidate's bank frozen
April 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Pierre Poilievre reiterating his commitment to defund the CBC, while keeping the French-language Radio-Canada, and forcing the state broadcaster to compete with other outlets.
Plus, Mark Carney admitted the Liberals' flagship carbon tax policy actually contributed very little to reductions in emissions — so why has the party spent the last 10 years forcing the punitive tax on Canadian consumers?
And finally, Meghan Murphy, an outspoken activist opposing radical gender ideology, announced she was running as a candidate for the People's Party of Canada, only to then have her bank account frozen.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney's controversial candidate, Tesla protests in Canada, Hamas hate marches
March 31st, 2025 | 1 hr 5 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney standing by a Liberal candidate who made remarks calling for his Conservative opponent to be kidnapped and turned over to the Chinese Communist Party. Despite the backlash, the PM has kept his support for Paul Chiang, saying Chiang's apology and history in the community are enough for him.
Plus, Tesla protests are continuing to spread across Canada, as far-left radicals target the company over owner Elon Musk's role in advising U.S. President Donald Trump.
And finally, pro-Hamas hate marches are still a regular occurrence in the country, with an independent journalist being assaulted and protesters targeting Liberal Immigration Minister Rachel Bendayan in recent incidents linked to the rallies.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump's auto tariffs, Poilievre's plan to respond, Smith takes on Carney
March 27th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on all vehicles not made in the United States and how countries around the world are responding to the decision.
Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre released his plan to respond to American tariffs and support Canada's workers and industries.
And finally, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith blasted Prime Minister Mark Carney over the Liberals' criticism of her efforts to negotiate with the U.S. and avoid tariffs.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney to call election, Alberta protects its resources, China executes 4 Canadians
March 20th, 2025 | 1 hr 24 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at sources claiming that Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an election this weekend, with voters expected to head to the polls in late April or early May while the Liberals are surging in the polls following U.S. President Trump's tariffs and continued talk of annexing Canada.
Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the province would be moving to protect its natural resources from the federal government.
And finally, China has executed four Canadians who held dual citizenship, with Chinese authorities saying those killed were convicted of drug crimes as tensions between the two nations continue amid new tariffs placed on Canadian goods by the Chinese Communist Party.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Canadian leaders head to US, Carney's cabinet shuffle, G7 ministers in Quebec
March 13th, 2025 | 1 hr 47 secs
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a group of Canadian leaders, including Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, travelling to the Washington to meet with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over tariffs and trade tensions.
Plus, Mark Carney is assuming control over the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada before he's sworn in as prime minister, adding Marco Mendicino as his chief of staff, shuffling Steven Guilbeault to a different department and bringing back former attorney general David Lametti.
And finally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with the foreign ministers of other G7 nations are in Quebec for a summit ahead of the G7 leaders' meeting in Alberta in June. Topics at the meeting include support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, stability in the Indo-Pacific region, ongoing crises in Haiti, Venezuela and security challenges in Africa.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump on Alberta, Jagmeet Singh's unhinged rant, Sponsors pull Toronto Pride funding
February 27th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a reporter asking President Trump about a movement in Western Canada that could see Alberta, Saskatchewan and perhaps more breakaway and join the United States. “It's true, a lot of people in Canada are liking becoming our beautiful, cherished 51st state,” the president said.
Plus, Jagmeet Singh took aim at Trump during an unhinged rant at a conference in Montreal. There, the NDP leader called the U.S. president a “fascist” and called on Canada to bar Trump from entering the country to attend the upcoming G7 summit.
And finally, unnamed sponsors have been dropping out of Toronto's Pride parade. Organizers cite the change in the U.S. administration as a reason, with companies in shifting away from backing divisive diversity, equity and inclusion events.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Armed Forces woke enrollment, US as Canada's 'enemy', Poilievre on terror supporters
February 20th, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a press conference hosted by high-ranking Canadian Armed Forces officials, who laid out the military's new woke enrollment strategy.
Plus, a new poll has found 27% of Canadians view the United States as an “enemy” country. This comes ahead of tonight's high-stakes hockey faceoff between the two nations tonight, with President Trump pledging to rally the Americans before the game and taunting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” of the 51st state.
And finally, Rebel News reporter David Menzies put a question to Pierre Poilievre today, asking if the Conservative leader would reimpose a policy from during former prime minister Stephen Harper's tenure that outlawed the glorification of terrorism.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney's energy plan, Premiers dismiss 51st state talk, Libs fail to cut immigration
February 13th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Liberal front-runner Mark Carney's campaign stop in Kelowna, B.C., where he vowed to use emergency powers to develop green technology in an effort to take on the Americans.
Plus, Canada's premiers travelled to Washington to meet with U.S. officials, delivering a dismissive message of any talk surrounding Canada becoming the 51st state. While there, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said that diplomatic efforts were working and expressed optimism that the two countries could reach more deals.
And finally, despite firm pledges from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller, new analysis from Desjardins suggests the immigration levels are continuing at sky-high levels.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump 51st state threats, UK farmers' protest, Premiers demand Fentanyl Czar
February 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 41 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at President Trump's continued threats to impose tariffs and make Canada into the 51st US state, even after delaying his original tariff threat following border deals between the US and Canada and Mexico.
Plus, farmers in the United Kingdom are protesting against new policies they say threatens their livelihoods and the future of family-owned farms. We'll look at updates from our newest reporter, Sammy Woodhouse, who is on the scene for Rebel News UK.
And finally, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be in no rush to appoint a 'Fentanyl Czar' after announcing new border security measures. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the Liberals to act quickly to demonstrate that Canada is serious about its commitments.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Poilievre crime crackdown, Canada and USAID, Libs claim Trump ethnic cleansing
February 7th, 2025 | 1 hr 33 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's promise to crack down on crime that is sweeping across Canada, particularly fentanyl, which has seen several major busts in recent days.
Plus, more revelations are coming to light about what the U.S. was funding through its USAID program. Skeptical Canadians are now turning their attention to Global Affairs Canada, which operates in much the same manner.
And finally, President Trump recently unveiled his vision for ending the conflict in Gaza — a plan that has drawn criticism from the U.S. leaders opponents, who accuse him of plotting to ethnically cleanse the area.