Columnist and commentator Rob Breakenridge joins for two stories: what King Charles's voluntary tax disclosure actually reveals about royal finances, and what's happening to the Corb Lund coal petition in Alberta.

King Charles paid eleven million pounds in income tax last year, voluntarily, continuing a practice the Queen began in 1993. Rob unpacks why the numbers raise more questions than they settle: the palace renovation funded by taxpayers, the land the royal family profits from, and the 177 helicopter trips logged in a single year. Then the conversation turns to Alberta, where a grassroots coalition of ranchers spearheaded by country artist Corb Lund has been fighting to get a coal development question on the provincial ballot, only to have the rules changed mid-process and the timeline suddenly become inconvenient for the government that set it.

Topics: King Charles taxes, royal family wealth, Alberta coal petition, Corb Lund, Alberta government accountability

GUEST: Rob Breakenridge | robbreakенridge.com | @robbreakенridge

Originally aired on 2026-06-25

Columnist and commentator Rob Breakenridge joins for two stories: what King Charles's voluntary tax disclosure actually reveals about royal finances, and what's happening to the Corb Lund coal petition in Alberta.
King Charles paid eleven million pounds in income tax last year, voluntarily, continuing a practice the Queen began in 1993. Rob unpacks why the numbers raise more questions than they settle: the palace renovation funded by taxpayers, the land the royal family profits from, and the 177 helicopter trips logged in a single year. Then the conversation turns to Alberta, where a grassroots coalition of ranchers spearheaded by country artist Corb Lund has been fighting to get a coal development question on the provincial ballot, only to have the rules changed mid-process and the timeline suddenly become inconvenient for the government that set it.
Topics: King Charles taxes, royal family wealth, Alberta coal petition, Corb Lund, Alberta government accountability
GUEST: Rob Breakenridge | robbreakенridge.com | @robbreakенridge
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-25

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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