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 92 Episodes.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Poilievre on Alberta's wealth, Nova Scotia snitch line, Mass immigration continues
August 7th, 2025 | 1 hr 5 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Pierre Poilievre's comments about Alberta independence and how the province, despite a growing independence movement, can create wealth across the whole of Canada.
Plus, with a climate lockdown essentially underway in Nova Scotia, the province is opening up a snitch line for residents to give tips to the authorities for individuals violating the ban on hiking, camping and fishing.
And finally, despite pledging to slow down mass immigration, the Liberals have gone quiet when it comes to publishing new data, an issue highlighted by Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Canada to recognize Palestine, US trade deadline looms, Charter-protected bike lanes
July 31st, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's declaration that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state this September — pending conditions — following on the heels of similar announcements from France and the United Kingdom.
Plus, President Trump's August 1 deadline for trade deals is just hours away. With the U.S. making deals with many other countries, Carney suggested there was a possibility negotiations with the Americans would extend beyond the deadline, meaning Canada may face steep tariffs.
And finally, a judge in Ontario blocked Premier Doug Ford's plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto, arguing the lanes were protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Convoy sentencing continues, Asylum seeker work permits, Premiers back ostrich farm
July 24th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the sentencing of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, which is entering its second day in Ottawa, as both Lich and Barber face severe sentences of seven and eight years, respectively.
Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is looking for the federal government to give provinces the ability to issue work permits to asylum seekers.
And finally, Ford, alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and even B.C. Premier David Eby are backing Universal Ostrich Farms in its fight against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's effort to cull 400 ostriches that recovered from avian flu earlier this year.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | 'Foreigners' stare at pool, Violent far-left protester, Trump defends women's sports
July 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a viral incident that has seen alleged foreigners gathering to gawk at swimmers in a Quebec public pool.
Plus, violent far-left protester Deana Sherif, a regular attendee of protests, has been found guilty of using a noise device. Independent journalist Caryma Sa'd joins the show to discuss her encounters with Sherif and her subsequent conviction.
And finally, south of the border, President Trump is taking on California as he continues to fight to keep women's sports female.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Bomb threats ground planes, New Alberta police force, Vax injury program fails Cdns
July 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at bomb threats made to multiple Canadian airports which briefly grounded flights at airports across Canada.
Plus, Premier Smith officially announced a new Alberta police force.
And finally, the Vaccine Injury Support Program is failing Canadians.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Convoy lawsuit update, Liberals' 25% immigrant labour goal, Carney's NATO spending
June 25th, 2025 | 1 hr 16 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a Toronto judge's decision to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Freedom Convoy to proceed in Ottawa after defendants argued it would not be possible to have a fair hearing in the nation's capital.
Plus, the Liberals have laid out their plans for Canada's economy — which includes having one in four workers be immigrants or refugees as the country continues to outpace past precedent.
And finally, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO's new 5% spending commitment, claiming the country will up defence spending through its new partnership with the European Union and by upgrading defence-related infrastructure. Questions remain, however, after Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the timeline to do so isn't yet entirely clear.
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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.