Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.
Nazem Kadri, "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge”; Denise Hearn, "The Big Fix”; B.C.'s uncertain election results; Canada slides on International Tax Competitive Index rankings
Today's guests:
Nazem Kadri - NHL player for the Calgary Flames / first Muslim hockey player to win the Stanley Cup/ Author - "Dreamer: My Life on the Edge”
Denise Hearn - Co-author of The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians"
Keith Baldrey - Global BC’s Legislature Bureau Chief
Jake Fuss - Director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute
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10/21/2024 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
"You Don't Have To Quit"; Why family physicians are leaving the province; Calls for Bank of Canada to cut its rate further; How to fix auto insurance in Alberta
Today's guests:
Maureen Palmer - Critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker / Author - "You Don't Have To Quit: 20 Science-Backed Strategies to Help Your Loved One Drink Less"
Dr. Shelley Duggan - President of the Alberta Medical Association
William Robson - President and CEO of C.D. Howe Institute
Jack Mintz - President’s Fellow of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
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10/18/2024 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead; Explaining security clearance & parliamentary privilege; More Canadians feel immigration levels are too high
Today's guest:
Jonathan Conricus - Senior Fellow - Foundation for the Defense of Democracies / Lt. Col (Ret.) - IDF
Philippe Lagassé - Associate professor and the Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
Jack Jedwab - President and CEO of the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute
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10/17/2024 • 38 minutes, 9 seconds
Canada's response to India's foreign interference; Call to cut Alberta small business tax; How a GST change could help with housing affordability; Why the Supreme Court needs to respect precedence
Today's guests:
Vincent Rigby - The Slater Family Professor of Practice at McGill University / former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister (2020 - 2021)
Deborah Yedlin - President & CEO at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Mike Moffatt - Senior director of the Smart Prosperity Institute and co-host of the podcast The Missing Middle
Mark Mancini - Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and an assistant professor at Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law
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10/16/2024 • 38 minutes, 34 seconds
How Indian government agents in Canada targeted Modi’s opponents; Alberta launches campaign against federal emissions cap; NASA launching a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa
Today's guests:
Stewart Bell - National Online and Investigative Journalist for Global News
Stephanie Carvin - Associate Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
Andrew Leach - Energy and environmental economist with the University of Alberta’s Faculties of Arts and Law
Dr. John Moores - Associate Professor at York University, Director of the Graduate Program in Earth and Space Science / A Science Advisor to the President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) / Author - "Daydreaming in the Solar System"
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10/15/2024 • 46 minutes, 45 seconds
Lawsuit on behalf of Canadian victims of Oct. 7; Why Ottawa should reconsider its approach to regulating safer nicotine products; New revelations from foreign interference inquiry; The frustrations of Canada’s over-credentialed working class
Today's guests:
Lauren Rakowski - Partner - Gardiner Roberts LLP
Maria Papaioannoy-Duic - Spokesperson for Rights4Vapers
Sam Cooper - Investigative Journalist and founder of the Bureau publication
Renze Nauta - Program Director for Work and Economics at Cardus
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10/10/2024 • 47 minutes, 54 seconds
Concern over disturbing anti-Israel protest in Vancouver; ATB's latest outlook for Alberta; Guarding against bank failures; The role "middle housing" can play
Today's guests:
Ezra Shanken - CEO of the Jewish Federation of Vancouver
Mark Parsons - Vice-president and chief economist at ATB
Mark Zelmer - C.D. Howe Institute Senior Fellow
Alkarim Devani - Co-Founder of Mddl Housing
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10/9/2024 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds
Defeat for extremists would be good for Muslims in Middle East; Nuclear power plant for Alberta?; Why boosting old age security would be a costly mistake; Latest report card on Alberta’s high schools
Today's guests:
Mohammad Rizwan – Member of the Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism
Duane Bratt - MRU Political Science Professor
Trevor Trombe - Professor of Economics and the Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy
Peter Cowley – Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute
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10/8/2024 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
One year later, Hamas is still holding hostages; Cost of Ottawa's war on Big Tech; Calgary's "The Shooting Edge" shuts down; Alasdair Roberts, “The Adaptable Country”; Supreme Court sides with airline passengers
Today's guests:
Iris Weinstein Haggai - Daughter of Judi Weinstein Haggai (Israeli-Canadian) and Gadi Haggai, two of the victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack
Michael Geist - Law Professor at the University of Ottawa
JR Cox – Owner - The Shooting Edge
Alasdair Roberts - Author of “The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century”/ Professor of public policy at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Gabor Lukacs – President and founder of Air Passenger Rights
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10/4/2024 • 53 minutes, 10 seconds
Concerns over C-59 "greenwashing" provisions; Disappointment over liquor retail decision; Canadians' concerns over EV mandates
Today's guests:
Adam Legge, President - Business Council of Alberta
Sara MacIntyre, VP (Western Canada) - Convenience Industry Council of Canada
Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research - Montreal Economic Institute
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10/3/2024 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Iran fires hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel; Alberta to keep liquor status quo; What should happen with Calgary's supervised consumption site?
Today's guests:
Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Israeli peace activist based in northern Israel
Ivonne Martinez - President of the Alberta Liquor Store Association
Dan Mclean – City Councilor, Ward 13
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10/2/2024 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
Ted Morton, "Strong and Free: My Journey in Alberta Politics"; Calgary residential speed limits; Economic threat of C-282; Is there sufficient grocer competition in Canada?
Today's guests:
Ted Morton, Former Finance Minister and author of the new book ‘Strong and Free: My Journey in Alberta Politics’
Tony Churchill, Mobility Safety Coordinator - City of Calgary
Michael Harvey, Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance
Michael Von Massow, associate professor of food economics, University of Guelph
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9/26/2024 • 48 minutes, 32 seconds
Premier announces changes to Alberta Bill of Rights; How Ottawa and provinces can improve relationships with municipalities; Study uses DNA to identity remains of Franklin Expedition crew member
Today's guests:
Eric Adams, Legal historian, constitutional scholar, lawyer and law professor - University of Alberta
Paula Simons, Independent Senator from Alberta
Dr. Douglas Stenton, Adjunct Assistant Professor - Faculty of Anthropology at University of Waterloo
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9/24/2024 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
Israel launches strikes against Hezbollah; Alberta needs to respect rail planning process; Costs and rate cap putting pressure on insurers
Today's guests:
Dr. Casey Babb, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa and an Advisor to Secure Canada
Justin Simaluk is the president of the Rail For Alberta Society
Aaron Sutherland, vice-president of the Pacific and Western regions of IBC
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9/23/2024 • 32 minutes, 56 seconds
Conservative plans for carbon tax; Toronto field trip ends up at a protest?; To what extent can dogs understand words?; Huge deal for control of MLSE; “Speaking Truth to Canadians about their Public Service”
Today's guests:
Ken Boessenkool - Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors
Bryan Passifiume – National Politics reporter with the Toronto Sun – National Post
Federico Rossano is an Associate Professor in the department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego
Scott Stinson - Writer based in Toronto and author of the Unobstructed Views newsletter
Donald Savoie - Author of “Speaking Truth to Canadians about their Public Service” / Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance (Tier 1) at the
Patrick O'Rourke, -Managing Director of Institutional Research, Large-Cap Exploration & Production and Oil Sands with ATB Capital Markets
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9/20/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Ted Barris: "Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour"
Today's guest is Ted Barris - author & military historian. His latest book is "Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour"
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9/19/2024 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Alberta to build new schools; City council votes to wind down Green Line; Canada & U.S. - "The Good Allies"
Today's guests:
Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta Minister of Education
Sonya Sharpe, City Councillor - Ward 1
Tim Cook, Author and historian - His latest book is "The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism During the Second World War"
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9/18/2024 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
"The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal," Jake Gold
The documentary "The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal" has its Alberta premiere Wednesday night at the Calgary International Film Festival before debuting on Amazon Prime this Friday. Rob speaks with Jake Gold,, band manager for The Tragically Hip.
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9/18/2024 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
Roxana Spicer - "The Traitor's Daughter"
Today's guest:
Roxana Spicer - Filmmaker & investigative journalist / Author - "The Traitor's Daughter: Captured by Nazis, Pursued by the KGB, My Mother's Odyssey to Freedom from Her Secret Past"
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9/18/2024 • 22 minutes, 14 seconds
Another devastating byelection loss for Liberals; An alternative approach to online harms; Violent crime trends in major cities; Allies for a Strong Canada
Today's guests:
John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - Globe and Mail
Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill
Dave Snow, Associate Professor Department of Political Science University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Michael Wescott, Executive Director - Allies for a Strong Canada
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9/17/2024 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
More support for Ukraine - is it enough?; Ticketmaster and "dynamic pricing"; Carol Off, "At a Loss for Words"
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun, Professor of Political Science,and International Relations - University of Toronto / Associate - Davis Center, Harvard University
Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network
Carol Off -Author - "At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage"
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9/6/2024 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
Canada's economy trending in the wrong direction; "Mind the Science," Dr. Jonathan Stea; NDP rips up deal with Liberals
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy
Dr. Jonathan Stea -Clinical Psychologist & Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary / Author: "Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry"
John Ivison, Political Journalist - National Post / Author - “Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister”
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9/5/2024 • 36 minutes, 5 seconds
Bank of Canada cuts rates yet again; Province pulls funding for approved Green Line alignment; Solving Alberta's school capacity crunch
Today's guests:
Steve Ambler, Professor Emeritus at the University of Quebec at Montreal & David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the CD Howe Institute.
Sabrina Grover - Vice-President - LRT on the Green Foundation
Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
Catharine Kavanagh, Western Stakeholder Director – Cardus
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9/4/2024 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
Alberta sees significant drop in opioid deaths; The significance of Ukraine's incursion into Russia, "The Essence of Invention"
Today's guests:
Dr. Monty Ghosh - Doctor of Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine / Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine & Psychiatry - University of Calgary
Marcus Kolga - Founder & Director - Disinfo Watch DisinfoWatch / Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & CDA Institute
Dr. Kieran Murphy - Author - "The Essence of Invention: Medicine and the Joy of Creativity"
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8/30/2024 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
CBE decides against re-naming Sir John A. Macdonald School; Can “competition” really improve hospital outcomes?; Bail Reform; BC political drama
Today's guests:
John Robson – Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation. Adjunct Professor at Augustine College in Ottawa, historian, author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker
Aidan Hollis – Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and President of Incentives for Global Health
Troy Riddell – Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
Keith Baldrey – Global BC Political Journalist
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8/29/2024 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
How and when did GTA terror suspect come to Canada?; B’nai Brith Canada concerned about Calgary professor's posts; Reversing the decline in Canadian math scores
Today's guests:
Stewart Bell – National investigative reporter for Global News
Richard Robertson - Director Research and Advocacy for B'nai Brith Canada
Anna Stokke - Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg
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8/28/2024 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs; Why Ottawa needed to act on rail labour dispute; AMA warns of pressure on General Internal Medicine specialists; Oasis is getting back together
Today's guests:
Brian Kingston – President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
Daniel Schwanen – Senior Vice-President at the CD Howe Institute
Dr. Paul Parks – President of the Alberta Medical Association
Alan Cross – Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network
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8/27/2024 • 41 minutes, 23 seconds
Actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan
Rob chats with actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan, who is back in Calgary for a one-night-only improv comedy show this Friday at the Loose Moose Theatre Company
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8/26/2024 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Bomb threat targets Jewish organizations across Canada; Why Ottawa needs to act to avoid a rail stoppage; The impact of a strike or lockout; The true costs of Canadian healthcare
Today's guests:
Richard Robertson- Director Research and Advocacy with B'nai Brith Canada
Pascal Chan - Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ian Lee, PhD - Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Nadeem Esmail - Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute
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8/21/2024 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Gas Tax Honesty Report; Growing concern over possible rail strike; Progress on inflation; New resource for patients
Today's guests:
Kris Sims – Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Keyli Loeppky – Director of Alberta and Interprovincial Affairs for the CFIB
Michael Davenport – Economist with Oxford Economics Canada
Colin Craig - President of SecondStreet dot Org
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8/20/2024 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
Expert who warned of Jasper fire worried about Banff & Canmore; Ensuring a safe return to campus; The problem with the Temporary Foreign Worker program; Why the growing concern over Mpox?; The "New Censorship: Regulatory Creep"
Today's guests:
Ken Hodges – Former Professional Forester
Anthony Housefather – Liberal MP for the Riding of Mount Royal, Quebec – Special Advisor to the PM on Jewish Community Issues and Anti-Semitism
Dr. Mike Moffatt – Economist / Founding Director for the PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk – Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair at the University of Manitoba
Christine Van Geyn – Litigation Director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation
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8/16/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds
The implications of Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia; Re-Thinking the Green Line; What was unusual about Alberta's 2023 wildfire season; The ideological leanings of municipal politicians
Today's guests:
Ian Garner – Assistant Professor of Totalitarian Studies at the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw, Poland
Steve Allan – Member of the Rethink the Green Line group
Jen Beverly – Associate Professor of Wildland Fire at the University of Alberta
Jack Lucas – Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary
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8/14/2024 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
How TMX delays caused higher fuel prices; CIJA reacts to Birju Dattani's resignation as CHRC chief commissioner
Today's guests:
Kent Fellows – Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Calgary / Associate Program Director of the Canadian Northern Corridor research program at The School of Public Policy / Fellow-in-Residence at the CD Howe Institute
Richard Marceau – Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
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8/13/2024 • 23 minutes, 7 seconds
The Canadian Dream is on Life Support; The Olympics are inevitable
Today's guests:
Omer Aziz – Former foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, Author of "Brown Boy: A Memoir"
Scott Stinson – Toronto-based Writer and author of the Unobstructed Views newsletter
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8/12/2024 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
How did Calgary end up in this water mess?; ISIS terror plot leads to cancellation of Vienna Taylor Swift concerts; New Alberta vaccine policy coming?
Today's guests:
Roy Brander – former Calgary Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Ariella Kimmel – Canadian who traveled to Vienna for the Taylor Swift Concert
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8/9/2024 • 38 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary water woes continue; Jasper businesses in dire straits; Canada-Alberta Job Grant faces cut; One year since Meta’s Canadian News ban; The numbers around medical assistance in dying
Today's guests
Michael Montanaro – Representative for EcoAi Water Solutions Canada Inc, distributor of SmartAcqua AI technology solution in Canada
Brett Ireland – Chair of Tourism Industry Association of Alberta and Co-Founder of Jasper Brewing Co. and Maligne Distilling (which was meant to open July 24th)
Bill Black – President and COO of the Calgary Construction Association
Sara Parker – Analyst at the Media Ecosystem Observatory
Rebecca Vachon - Program Director at CARDUS
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8/8/2024 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
Iran's connection to anti-Israel protests in Canada; The impact of short-term rentals on Calgary's housing market; The fight for democracy in Venezuela; "The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards"
Today's guests:
Negar Mojtahedi – Canadian Iranian Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker
Dr. Lindsay Tedds – Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary
Josue Ramirez – Former Founder and President of the Canada-Venezuela Democracy Forum, Former Venezuelan Diplomat and Minister of Agriculture in Miranda State, Venezuela
Jessica Waite - Author, "The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards"
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8/6/2024 • 48 minutes, 1 second
Crowdstrike Outage; Covert Chinese police stations in Canada; Melanie Joly visits Beijing; How movie theatres are adapting to the new reality
Today's guests:
Ritesh Kotak, Cybersecurity and tech analyst
Laura Harth, Campaign Director Safeguard Defenders
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow - Sinopsis / former diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing
Barry Hertz, Film Editor - Globe and Mail
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7/19/2024 • 40 minutes, 44 seconds
Latest Alberta economic snapshot; A decriminalization proponent has second thoughts; Costs of Ottawa's plans to further reduce emissions; Founder of Harvey's & Swiss Chalet passes away
Today's guests:
Mike Holden, Chief Economist Business Council of Alberta
Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics - University of Guelph / Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute
Larry Campbell, Former Vancouver Mayor / Former BC Chief Coroner / Former Senator
Danny Gallagher, Author, writer and Montreal Expos historian / Author of the book “Genius” (Biography of Rick Mauran)
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7/18/2024 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
Reclaiming the smartphone generation; Can a bystander smash a window to save a dog?; Do Olympic medals lead to more kids in sports?; Shifting Canada's immigration strategy
Today's guests:
Paul Bennett – Director of the School House Institute, Adjunct Professor of Education at St. Mary’s University, and author of Weapons of Mass Distraction – from MLI
Peter Sankoff – Professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, and Lead Counsel at Sankoff Criminal Law.
Peter Donnelly – Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education – University of Toronto
Christopher Worswick - Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University – Co-Author of new CD Howe report
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7/15/2024 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
Ukraine's future in NATO; Pressure on Canada to step up defence spending; Why transparency is needed in airline complaint process; Lessons learned from campus encampment protests
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun - Professor of Political Science, and International Relations, University of Toronto; Associate, Davis Center, Harvard University
Christopher Sands - Director, Canada Institute (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC)
Gabor Lukacs -President and Founder, Air Passenger Rights
Andrew Roman - retired lawyer with a half-century of national law practice, has taught as an adjunct faculty member at four Canadian law schools
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7/10/2024 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
Bring the hostages home; Fighting Russian disinformation; Monitoring for bird flu spread; Balancing the conversation on energy & the environment
Today's guests:
Yasmine Magal – Cousin of Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra
Marcus Kolga – Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk – Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Manitoba
Charles DeLand – Associate Director of Research for the CD Howe Institute
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7/8/2024 • 37 minutes, 48 seconds
Fighting antisemitism in Canada; Canada needs to step up for NATO; Water restrictions hitting some industries hard; All things music with Alan Cross
Today's guests:
Anthony Housefather – Liberal MP for Mount Royal (Quebec) / Prime Minister’s Special Advisor on Jewish Community Relations & Anti-Semitism
Eugene Lang – Assistant Professor in the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University & Senior Fellow at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History – Trinity College (UofT)
Kyle Brost – President of the Canadian Prairie Chapter of the Irrigation Association
Alan Cross – Music writer / broadcaster / historian / Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
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7/5/2024 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Calgary needs a transparent and thorough water review; How a heavy regulatory burden drives down investment; Universities, protests, and property rights
Today's guests:
Jennifer Wyness – Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Calgary
Dr. Kenneth Green – Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute
Josh Dehaas – Counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation
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7/4/2024 • 33 minutes
The latest on Israel's war against Hamas & Hezbollah; Is Canada becoming a cashless society?; Uncertain future for Legal Aid Alberta
Today's guests
Eylon Levy -Former Israeli Government Spokesperson, currently heads the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons’ Office and hosts the State of a Nation podcast
Carlos Castiblanco - Economist with the group Option Consommateurs
Pawel Milczarek - Vice President, Criminal Defence Lawyers Association
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7/3/2024 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
Is Canada "broken"?; Why dumping Trudeau won’t save Liberals; "Chaotic" Calgary; Latest GDP numbers; Fixing Canada's productivity woes
Today's guests:
Darrell Bricker – CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs
Andrew Coyne – Columnist for The Globe & Mail
Sonya Sharp – Ward 1 City Councillor for the City of Calgary
Doug Porter – Chief Economist at BMO
Pedro Antunes – Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada
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6/28/2024 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
Toronto is Fortress Liberal no more; Concern over new head of Canadian Human Rights Commission; Challenges for Canada to meet 2035 EV targets
Today's guests:
Rahim Mohamed – Political Columnist with the National Post
Shimon Koffler Fogel – President & CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Brian Kingston – President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
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6/25/2024 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
What pro-growth tax reform might look like; Naheed Nenshi wins Alberta NDP leadership; How a focus on kids and mental health goes beyond cellphones; Canada needs to make faster major-project decisions
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy
Deron Bilous, Former NDP Cabinet Minister & MLA / Senior VP of Western Canada - Counsel Public Affairs
Dr. Sheri Madigan, Professor in the Department of Psychology & Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute – University of Calgary
Charles DeLand, Associate Director of Research - CD Howe Institute / Brad Gilmour, Partner - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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6/24/2024 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds
Canada to list IRGC as a terrorist organization; Official launch of Calgary’s first municipal political party
Today's guests:
Kaveh Sharooz – Lawyer and Human Rights Activist
Jon Horsman – Spokesperson for the A Better Calgary Party
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6/20/2024 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Calgary’s water problems go much deeper; Why Canada’s Cuban port visit was such a disaster; Alberta operators threaten to opt out of $10/day childcare
Today's guests:
Micheal Montanaro, Director at Trade Services Alliance Inc.
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute (specializing in Defense Policy)
Krystal Churcher, Chair - Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs
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6/19/2024 • 39 minutes, 45 seconds
Alberta to ban cellphones in classrooms; Coal now officially gone from Alberta's grid; Canada's housing affordability continues to erode; "Reservations: The Pleasures & Perils of Travel"
Today's guests:
Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy - Fraser Institute
Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and School of Public Policy - University of Calgary
Wendell Cox, principal of Demographia/ founding senior fellow - Urban Reform Institute / Senior Fellow - Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Steve Burgess, Author - "Reservations: The Pleasures & Perils of Travel"
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6/18/2024 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Jewish professor speaks out on campus protests; Capital gains tax impact on family farms; How dynamic pricing could help reduce water usage; Growing Arctic interest from Russia & China; Shackleton’s last ship is found
Today's guests:
Kelly Sundberg, Associate Professor and Criminologist - Mount Royal University
Kyle Larkin, Executive Director - Grain Growers of Canada
Daria Crisan, Economist & Senior Research Associate - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Alexander Dalzeil , Senior Fellow - Macdonald Laurier Institute
John Geiger, Expedition Team Leader / CEO - Royal Canadian Geographical Society & Canadian Geographic Enterprises
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6/13/2024 • 56 minutes, 18 seconds
Analyzing the impact of changes to capital gains tax; Why the government needs to level with Canadians on foreign interference
Today's guests:
Dan Kelly, President - Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses
John Manley, Former Federal Finance Minister / Senior Fellow - CD Howe Institute
Stewart Prest, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science - University of British Columbia
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6/11/2024 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
Can we release the names of compromised MPs?; A GST bump to pay for defence spending; What to do with Canada Post; The economics of the Stanley Cup Final
Today's guests:
Philippe Lagasse, Associate Professor & Associate William and Jeanie Barton Chair – Norman Paterson School of International Affairs – Carleton University
John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - The Globe & Mail
Glen Hodgson, Fellow-in-Residence - CD Howe Institute
Dan Mason, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta
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6/7/2024 • 42 minutes, 14 seconds
Former Midfield Mobile Home Park land being auctioned off; Why recalling Winston Churchill and D-Day should matter to Canadians
Today's guests:
Jeromy Farkas – Former Calgary City Councillor
Mark Milke – President of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy and the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary
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6/6/2024 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
BOC announces rate cut; CRTC demands streamers pay up; How the Senate might reaction to a Conservative government; Canada's productivity problem; Hot spots in Alberta for auto theft
Today's guests
Doug Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director with BMO
Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law
Paula Simons, Independent Alberta Senator
Mike Martens, Alberta President -Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
Aaron Sutherland, Vice President of Western and Pacific Regions - Insurance Bureau of Canada
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6/5/2024 • 56 minutes
Jewish organizations concerned about ongoing anti-Israel protests; NCR defence in serial killer case; Canadians losing interest in EVs; Economic impact of C-58
Today's guests:
Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Senior Director of Advocacy and Policy of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies
Anita Szigeti, Principal Lawyer of Anita Szigeti Advocates, a Toronto firm that focuses on mental health and the law. She is also an author of the Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law
J.D. Ney, Director of automotive practice at J.D. Power Canada
Renaud Brossard, Vice President of Communications for the Montreal Economic Institute
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6/3/2024 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds
Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage"; Stephen Maher, "The Prince"; Terry Glavin on residential school graves and "anomalies"
Today's guests:
Ali Velshi, Chief Correspondent – MSNBC / Author - “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy”
Stephen Maher, veteran political journalist / Author “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”
Terry Glavin, Author/ Journalist/ National Post Columnist
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5/31/2024 • 47 minutes, 29 seconds
Alberta's political landscape a year after the election; Nahlah Ayed - "The War We Won Apart"
Today's guests
Janet Brown, owner- Janet Brown Opinion Research
Nahlah Ayed, Award-winning writer & broadcaster / Author - "The War We Won Apart: The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of the Most Decorated Couples of WWII,"
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5/30/2024 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
New Poilievre biography; No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta MLA; Has Canada become a hub for money laundering?
Today's guests:
Andrew Lawton, Managing editor - True North / Author - “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life”
Shannon Philips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West / Former Alberta Environment Minister
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University / Author - "Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada"
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5/28/2024 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds
Canadians don't support campus protests; Confusion reigns amid delay in capital gain tax legislation; Why Canada should follow American lead on Chinese EV tariffs
Today's guests:
Robert Brym – Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto
Kim Moody – CEO and Director of Moody’s Tax
Flavio Volpe – President at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA)
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5/27/2024 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Defence Spending, The politics and economics of capital gains tax; Antitrust case against LiveNation/Ticketmaster; Financial stress of Canadians; How federal policy contibutes to airfare costs
Today's guests:
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute – Specializing in Defense Policy
Ken Boessenkool, Founding Partner - Meredith Boesseknkool Policy Advisors
Jack Mintz,President’s Fellow - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host - The Ongoing History of New Music
Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Personal Finance Expert / Host - For What It’s Worth (Corus Radio Network)
Renaud Brossard, Vice-President of Communications - Montreal Economic Institute
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5/24/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Universities bowing to anti-Israel mobs by barring opposing voices: activists
Mohammed Rizwan - Director of the Council of Muslims against AntiSemitism joins Rob Breakenridge on "Afternoons" on QR Calgary
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5/23/2024 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Double standard for campus protests?; Parks Canada & Sir John A. Macdonald; Our Relationship with AI; Calls for a ban on gambling advertisements; Meta’s News Ban and its impact
Today's guests
Mohammed Rizwan, Director - Council of Muslims against Antisemitism
Patrice Dutil, Professor -Department of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University / Senior Fellow, Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History, University of Toronto / Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Dr. Jill Fellows, Tech ethicist / Philosophy Instructor at Douglas College
Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at University of Toronto / Canadian Psychological Association
Sara Parker, Analyst - Media Ecosystem Observatory at McGill University
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5/23/2024 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
In conversation with Canadian comedy icon Ron James
Rob chats with Canadian comedian, author, and actor Ron James - Ron will be performing at the Banff Centre on Saturday June 1st
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5/22/2024 • 23 minutes, 4 seconds
Jeff Rubin, "A Map of the New Normal"; Major new tax set to hit investment in Canada; Grocer Code of Conduct; Why do orcas keep attacking boats?
Today's guests:
Jeff Rubin, Author - "A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever"
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary & Research Fellow - The School of Public Policy
Dr. Andrew Trites, Director - Marine Mammal Research Unit and Professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at UBC
Sylvain Charlebois - Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
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5/17/2024 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary city council approves blanket citywide rezoning; CRTC delays implementation of Online Streaming Act; Police dismantle U of C protest encampment; Protecting CPP from political interference
Today's guests:
Jasmine Mian, Ward 3 City Councillor
Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC
Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University
Bob Baldwin, Co-Chair of the Pension Policy Council for the CD Howe Institute
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5/15/2024 • 54 minutes, 30 seconds
A critical look at Canada’s EV mandate; Warning from business groups about capital gains tax change; Oilsands forecast sees growth; Calls on province to scrap Bill 20
Today's guests:
Jerome Gessaroli – Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
Dan Kelly – President, CEO, and Chair of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business
Kevin Birn – Vice President, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst, and Head of the Centre for Emissions Excellence with S&P Global
Tyler Gandam – Mayor of Wetaskiwin and President of Alberta Municipalities
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5/10/2024 • 42 minutes, 40 seconds
What Israel needs to accomplish before leaving Gaza; Why Canada Post must change to avoid collapse; Why the PM needs to take CSIS advice seriously
Today's guests:
Dr. Casey Babb – Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Instructor at the Norm Patterson School at Carleton University, and International Fellow at the Glazer Centre for Israel-China Policy at the Institute for National Security Studies
Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Management - Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Andrew Kirsch, Former Intelligence Officer with CSIS / Author - "I Was Never Here: My True Canadian Spy Story of Coffees, Code Names, and Covert Operations in the Age of Terrorism"
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5/9/2024 • 41 minutes, 43 seconds
Paull Wells, "Trudeau on the Ropes"; Impact of cancelled renewable projects; Using the notwithstanding clause; Next steps in Israel-Hamas conflict
Today's guests:
Paul Wells, Author "Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times"
Randy Bullock, Reeve of Cardston County
Stephane Serafin, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) at the University of Ottawa
Jack Cunningham, Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History - Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (University of Toronto)
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5/7/2024 • 42 minutes, 57 seconds
Antisemitism reaches new heights in Canada; Foreign Interference inquiry proves its worth; Arrests in Nijjar killing; Robert Sawyer - "The Downloaded"
Today's guests:
Abe Silverman, Manager for Public Affairs for Alberta – B’nai Brith Canada
Michael Kempa – Associate Professor of Criminology – University of Ottawa – Focused on politics of Security and Policing
Stewart Bell, National Online and Investigative Journalist – Global News
Robert J. Sawyer – Hugo Award-winning Science-Fiction writer from Toronto / Author - "The Downloaded"
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5/6/2024 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds
US approves military aid for Ukraine; Concern over anti-Israel protests; Has religion been a net positive?; Canada's Immigration Dilemma; Bird flu spreading among cows
Today's guests:
Molly McKew, Lead writer at GreatPower.us / Writer & lecturer on Russian influence & information warfare
Joanna Baron – Executive Director – Canadian Constitution Foundation
James Fell -Columnist / Author / “The Sweary Historian” (Featured Speaker - Western Canadian Reason Conference May 3-5)
Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist for Economics and Capital Markets for CIBC
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba
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4/24/2024 • 1 hour, 2 seconds
Israel responds to Iran attack; Why Canada's living standards are slipping; Capital gains tax changes; "Loch Ness: They Created a Monster"
Today's guests:
Joe Roberts, Managing Director of Defense & Foreign Affairs for Winston Wilmont Public Affairs
William Robson, CEO - CD Howe Institute
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
John MacLaverty, Director - "Loch Ness: They Created a Monster"
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4/19/2024 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
Fdeeral budget misses the mark on growth & productivity; Why impartiality matters for the Governor-General; Gambling scandal rocks NBA; "The Last Video Store"
Today's guests:
Andrew Coyne, Columnist - Globe & Mail
Philippe Lagasse, Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Carleton University
Jeremy Luke, president and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport
Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford, and Kevin Martin, Co-Directors & Star - “The Last Video Store”
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4/18/2024 • 45 minutes, 45 seconds
Municipal affairs minister on Bill 18; Analysis of the impact of Bill 18; Revelations from the foreign interference inquiry; Returning carbon tax dollars to small businesses
Today's guests:
Ric McIver – Minister of Municipal Affairs for Alberta
Dr. Jared Wesley – Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta
Sam Cooper – Award-winning Investigative Journalist and Founder of The Bureau
Andrew Sennyah – Provincial Affairs Director for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB)
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4/11/2024 • 46 minutes, 10 seconds
Bank of Canada holds rate steady; Jane Philpott, "Health for All"; More problems for Ottawa's gun buyback; Debunking Kurt Cobain conspiracies
Today's guests:
Steve Ambler, Professor of Economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal, serves as David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
Dr. Jane Philpott, Former Federal Minister of Health / Author - "Health for All: A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada"
Wes Winkel, President - Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA)
Alan Cross, Music Historian, writer, and broadcaster / host - "The Ongoing History of New Music"
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4/10/2024 • 46 minutes, 33 seconds
Ottawa taken to court over UNWRA funding; Why we can’t seem to get things done in Canada; Alberta's approach to addiction & recovery
Today's guests:
Richard Marceau, Vice President of External Affairs & General Counsel for the Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs
Jim Mitchell, Former Senior Official in the Privy Council Office / Current Adjunct Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa
Dr. Monty Ghosh, Addictions Specialist and Researcher – Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Professor in the Department of Economics and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy – University of Calgary
Dr. Ian Irvine, Professor of Economics at Concordia University
Duane Reid-Carlson, President- EDC Associates Ltd.
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4/4/2024 • 40 minutes, 2 seconds
Why we need both recovery and harm-reduction; Giving municipalities access to income taxes; New images of our galaxy's massive black hole
Today's guests:
Guy Felicella, Recovery and Harm-Reduction expert
David Macdonald, Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Dr. Paul Tiede, Centre for Astrophysics and a Harvard & Smithsonian postdoctoral fellow, and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Astrophysicist
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4/2/2024 • 37 minutes, 55 seconds
"Love To Hate: Nickleback" - Leigh Brooks
Today's guest:
Leigh Brooks, British Filmmaker / Director of Love To Hate: Nickleback - the Nickleback Documentary
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3/26/2024 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Tough talk from Ottawa on nicotine pouches; Comparing different carbon pricing systems; Bad news in latest Happiness Index; Daily pay?
Today's guests:
David Clement, North American Affairs Manager – Consumer Choice Centre
Dale Beugin, Executive Vice President – Canadian Climate Institute
Chris Barrington-Leigh, Associate Professor in the Department of Equity, Ethics, & Policy and the Bieler School of Environment – McGill University
Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Personal Finance Expert and Host of For What It’s Worth on the Corus Radio Network (Saturdays 10-11AM and Sundays 3-4PM on QR Calgary)
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3/21/2024 • 47 minutes, 24 seconds
Free the hostages; Carbon Tax election?; How Bill C-63 threatens free speech; Canada urged to stop forced-labour imports after North Korea / China revelations
Today's guests:
Ashley Waxman Bakshi, Canadian-Israeli content creator & television host / On October 7th, her cousin Agam Berger was kidnapped by Hamas
Kristopher Kinsinger, National Director of the Runnymede Society
Ian Urbina, Director of The Outlaw Ocean Project
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3/20/2024 • 45 minutes, 26 seconds
Disappointment over Parliament's vote on Israel-Hamas motion; What Ukraine looks like two years into the war; Double gas tax hit coming April 1st?; Challenges facing Alberta’s small towns; Canada’s declining electricity abundance
Today's guests:
Adam Silver, CEO- Calgary Jewish Federation
Justin Ling, Freelance Journalist - www.bugeyedandshameless.com
Richard Masson, Executive Fellow- U of C's School of Public Policy
Kevin McQuillan, Research Fellow- U of C's School of Public Policy
Andrew Evans, PhD. Candidate at Columbia University and contributor to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment program
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3/19/2024 • 56 minutes, 21 seconds
The problems with the NDP's Israel-Hamas motion; AUC report undercuts government rationale for new renewables policy
Today's guests:
Joe Roberts, TITLE: Managing Director, Defense & Foreign Affairs - Winston Wilmont Public Affairs / Chair - Meretz Canada
Martin Olszynski, resource law professor- University of Calgary / former federal regulatory lawyer
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3/18/2024 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
Rob Harvilla, "60 Songs That Explain the 90s
Today's guest is Rob Harvilla, author of "60 Songs That Explain the 90s" / Host of the podcast of the same name / Senior staff writer at The Ringer
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3/18/2024 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
How History and Reality will inevitably catch-up to Vladimir Putin
Aurel Braun, professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto and Harvard University, joins Angela Kokott to discuss the realities that are going to inevitably hit and catch-up with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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3/15/2024 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
500 Days in the Wild - An epic trek across the Trans Canada Trail
Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, whose series 500 Days in the Wild is premiering on Paramount+... that shows her amazing over 20,000km trek across the Trans Canada Trail. She joins Angela Kokott on Afternoons to share her story and journey.
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3/15/2024 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
New poll shows hardening attitudes on immigration; Lessons from Ontario's embrace of private sports betting; Putting a price tag on corporate welfare; The case against DST
Today's guests:
Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute
Scott Stinson, Toronto-based writer and author of the Unobstructed Views newsletter ( https://scottstinson.substack.com/ )
Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute
Dr. Simon Sherry, Professor in the department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University and registered and practicing clinical psychologist
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3/12/2024 • 42 minutes
Treating Canada's airline industry as a "Cash-Cow" instead of an "Essential Service"
Robert Kokonis is the President & Managing Director of AirTrav Inc... and he joins Angela Kokott on Afternoons on QR Calgary to talk about the state of the industry in Canada as we lose some low-cost carriers!
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3/8/2024 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
UN report finds "clear and convincing evidence" of Hamas use of sexual violence
Today's guest is Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Israeli legal scholar and international women's rights advocate, who was instrumental in pushing for the U.N. investigation
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3/5/2024 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Alberta's Corb Lund releases new album "El Viejo"
Rob chats with singer-songwriter Corb Lund about his new album "El Viejo," as well as his tour and his ongoing work to protect Alberta's Eastern Slopes
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3/4/2024 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
The legacy and impact of Brian Mulroney; Reaction and analysis of the Alberta budget
Today's guests:
John Ibbitson, Writer at Large – The Globe & Mail
Trevor Tombe, Professor in the Department of Economics and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy – University of Calgary
Andrew Leach, Energy and Environmental Economist / Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Alberta
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3/1/2024 • 37 minutes, 3 seconds
Pharmacare bill revealed; Concerns over online harms bill; Reaction to new renewables policy; Unpaid oil & gas taxes; 40-year anniversary of P.E.T.'s "walk in the snow"
Today's guests:
Rosalie Wyonch, Senior Policy Analyst and Lead of the Health Policy Research Program at the CD Howe Institute
Josh Dehaas – Counsel, Canadian Constitution Foundation
Evan Wilson – Vice President of Policy for Western Canada & National Affairs – Canadian Renewable Energy Association
Paul McLauchlin - President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta / Reeve - Ponoka County
Raymond Blake – Professor of History & Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies – Faculty of Arts – University of Regina
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2/29/2024 • 57 minutes, 6 seconds
Analyzing the Online Harms Bill; The pitfalls of pharmacare; Calls for stricter nicotine regulations
Today's guests:
Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at University of Calgary / Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law
Emmanuelle Faubert, Economist at the Montreal Economic Institute
Raneet Kahlon, Spokesperson for SAAVE (Stop Addicting Adolescents to Vaping and E-cigarettes)
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2/27/2024 • 39 minutes, 53 seconds
Case of hockey cards sells for over $5million; "Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada’s Telecom Empire"; Alberta's Pharmacare Opt-Out
Today's guests:
Jason Simonds, Sports Card Specialist & Consignment Director - Heritage Auctions
Alexandra Posadzki, Author - "Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control Canada’s Telecom Empire"
Chris Gallaway, Executive Director - Friends of Medicare
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2/26/2024 • 33 minutes, 32 seconds
2nd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Lynx Airlines going out of business
Today's guests:
Paul Hughes, Calgarian who founded H.U.G.S. (Helping Ukraine Grassroots Support)
Karl Moore, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management - McGill University
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2/23/2024 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Dr. Jen Gunter- "Blood"; Balancing internet freedom with protecting children; Is US support for Ukraine waning?; The risks of capping interest rates
Today's guests:
Dr. Jen Gunter -OB-GYN / Best-selling author / her latest book is “Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation”
Dr. Michael Geist, law professor, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-Commerce Law - University of Ottawa
Adam Zivo – Columnist with the National Post\
Jeremy Kronick - Associate Vice President and Director of the Centre on Financial and Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
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2/21/2024 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
"Navalny" producer reflects on the death of the Russian opposition leader
We're joined today by filmmaker Odessa Rae, producer of 2023 Oscar Best Documentary winner “Navalny”
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2/20/2024 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Canada not building enough homes; Concerns over Bill S-210; Major allergy breakthrough; Study examines impact of DEI; How spending restraint could balance budget
Today's guests:
Benjamin Tal – Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets Inc.
Dr. Emily Laidlaw – Canada Research Chair in Cyber Security Law / Professor at the Faculty of Law – University of Calgary
Josh Koenig – Assistant Professor in the Division of Clinical Allergy and Immunology – Department of Medicine – at McMaster University
David Haskell – Researcher and Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and Senior Research Fellow at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Jake Fuss – Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute
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2/13/2024 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
Recall petition launched against Calgary mayor; Potential impact of oil & gas emissions cap; Traceable "safer supply"; Trans athletes & female sports; Alberta drought fears
Today's guests:
Landon Johnston, Calgary business owner
Tony Bonen - Director of Economic Research with the Conference Board of Canada
Adam Zivo - National Post columnist and Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy
Linda Blade - Former President - Athletics Alberta / former Canadian track and field champion and has spent 25 years as a sport-performance professional coach in Edmonton
Paul McLauchlin - Reeve of Ponoka County and president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and named to the drought advisory committee for Alberta
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2/8/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Rachel Notley resigns; Concern grows over fate of Israel hostages; Calgary's single-item bylaw; Canada's grim economic picture
Today's guests:
Deron Bilous - Senior Vice President with Council Public Affairs / Former NDP Cabinet Minister & MLA
Orit Sulitzeano - Executive Director - Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
Sharon Howland - Leader of Program Management, Waste & Recycling Services with the City of Calgary
Livio Di Matteo - Professor of Economics at Lakehead University
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1/16/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Irwin Cotler on ICJ case against Israel; US & UK strike Houthi rebels; Carbon tax & home heating; Concern over AB childcare plan
Today's guests:
Prof. Irwin Cotler - International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Canada's first Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism
Christian Leuprecht - Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University. Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Military Journal. His latest book is Security. Cooperation. Governance.
Trevor Tombe - Professor of Economics, and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy
Krystal Churcher - Chair of the Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs, Educational Consultant, and Private Operator
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1/12/2024 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Sturgeon Refinery costs; Heated tobacco products; Economy & immigration; State of global democracy; Tax fairness for second incomes
Today's guests:
Richard Masson - Chair of the World Petroleum Council of Canada and member of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
David Sweanor – Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Ottawa
Randall Bartlett – Senior Director of Canadian Economics at Desjardins
Yana Gorokhovskaia – Freedom in the World report Co-Author and Freedom House’s Research Director for Strategy & Design
Jason Dean – Associate Researcher at the Montreal Economics Institute and Associate Professor of Economics at King’s University College at Western University
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1/11/2024 • 56 minutes, 26 seconds
Comedian Taylor Williamson
Today's guest:
Taylor Williamson, Stand-up comedian / Finished 2nd place on season 8 of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT / Named me one of their 5 favorite acts of all time in the 10-year AGT Anniversary Special / Appearing this weekend at the Laugh Shop Calgary
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1/10/2024 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Mistakes the BoC needs to avoid in 2024 ; Russian activist Maria Kartasheva faces deportation from Canada; Rescuing memories from old film rolls; A new era of lunar exploration
Today's guests:
Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist for Economics and Capital Markets with CIBC
Matthew Light, Associate Professor of Criminology and European Studies at the University of Toronto
Gerald Freyer, Film Archivist at Film Rescue International in Indian Head, Saskatchewan
Phil Langill, Director of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at UofC
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1/9/2024 • 50 minutes, 46 seconds
Canada increasingly seen as unserious; Future of Canada-China relations; Canada seeks to deport former Iran official; The need for a Plan B on climate policy
Today's guests:
Perrin Beatty - President and CEO Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Charles Burton - Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Former diplomat in Canada’s embassy in Beijing
Stewart Bell -National Online Journalist, Investigative Global News
Charles DeLand - Associate Director of Research and leads the C.D. Howe Institute's energy policy program
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1/3/2024 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
CEO Pay: How much is too much?; Canada's economic outlook for 2024; How doctors can screen for problem drinking; The impact of vacines on SARS-CoV-2
Today's guests:
David Macdonald – Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and author of report: Canada’s New Gilded Age: CEO Pay in 2022
Tony Stillo – Director of Canada Economics at Oxford Economics
Dr. Jurgen Rehm – Senior Scientist in the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Ryley McClelland – PhD. Candidate in virology at the University of Alberta
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1/2/2024 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Russia launches aerial attack on Ukraine
GUEST: Aurel Braun
TITLE: Professor of International Relations and Political Science at the University of Toronto Associate, Davis Center, Harvard University.
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1/2/2024 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine; Feds promise "renewed" new housing policy; Canada's population growth
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science - University of Toronto
Steve Lafleur, Policy analyst & columnist
Jack Jedwab, President / CEO - Association of Canadian Studies
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12/29/2023 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
Michael Geist on C-18 & S-210; Senate passes gun control bill; Toronto votes to remove Dundas name
Today's guests:
Michael Geist – Law Professor at the University of Ottawa, and Canada Research Chair in Internet & E-Commerce Law
Rod Giltaca – CEO & Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
Lynn McDonald – Former MP, Professor Emerita from the University of Guelph, and member of the Royal Historical Society
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12/15/2023 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
Israel is winning; Birth tourism on the rise; State of the Oil & Gas Industry; Future of airline industry
Today's guests:
Colonel Richard Kemp, retired British Army officer
Andrew Griffith, fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Environics Institute
Gurpreet Lail, CEO of Enserva
John Gradek, Former Air Canada executive and currently a Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator, Supply Networks - McGill University
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12/14/2023 • 45 minutes, 1 second
Canada's shifting position on Israel, Alberta's electricity market, Inflation Is Easing, Mortgage rates hitting economy, Myths on privacy in the age of AI
Shimon Fogel, President and CEO - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
Jeremy M. Kronick, Associate Vice President and Director of the Centre on Financial and Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
James Orlando – Director & senior economist at TD Economics
Ignacio Cofone, Canada Research Chair in AI Law and Data Governance at McGill University / Author - "The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Powerin the Information Economy"
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12/13/2023 • 58 minutes, 7 seconds
Emissions cap a slap in the face to First Nations; Supporting Oct. 7 victims; Long ER Waits in Alberta; Charter confusion
Today's guests:
Stephen Buffalo, President & CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute
Lisa Raitt, Former MP, Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada
Dr. Paul Parks, president- Alberta Medical Association
Jack Jedwab, president of the Association for Canadian Studies
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12/11/2023 • 43 minutes, 45 seconds
Grain Growers of Canada Kyle Larkin on Senate's rejection of Bill C-234
Bill sought to exempt propane and natural gas from carbon pricing for on-farm activities
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12/8/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary mayor pulls out of menorah lighting ceremony
Ariella Kimmel, VP, Strategic Communications and Development for Winston Wilmont. Former senior staffer in Alberta government and a volunteer within the Jewish community
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12/8/2023 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Canada’s emissions reduction goal
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
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12/8/2023 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Oil and gas emissions cap
Theo Argitis, managing director at Compass Rose Group
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12/8/2023 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Eroding housing affordability in Alberta; Declining Canadian math scores, Re-thinking the CBC's mandate
Today's guests:
Mike Martens, president, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, Alberta
Anna Stokke, Professor - Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg
Christopher Waddell, professor emeritus at Carleton University's school of journalism and coauthor of the 2020 book, "The End of the CBC?"
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12/5/2023 • 38 minutes, 1 second
"Without Leaving Anyone Behind"; Remembering Myles Goodwyn, Primary care: lessons for Canada; Buying a "winter beater"
Today's guests
Harrie Vredenburg, Writer of documentary ("Without Leaving Anyone Behind") / Faculty Professor of Strategy & Sustainability, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary.
Eric Alper, publicist (was Myles Goodwyn’s publicist), music journalist, and author
Dr. Tara Kiran, report author. Fidani Chair in Improvement and Innovation at the University of Toronto and Vice-Chair of Quality and Innovation at the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Practices family medicine at the St. Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team.
Brian Turner, a veteran of the automotive repair world / Motoring Monday expert on QR Calgary
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12/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
Canada's got a great story to share at COP 28:; Feds reach a deal with Google; Addressing crime concerns in Calgary; The State of Canada's Cities Report
Today's guests:
Cody Battershill, founder and CEO of Canada Action
Dr. Michael Geist. Law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and is a member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society
Raj Dhaliwal, Ward 5 Calgary city councillor
Mary Rowe, Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) president
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11/30/2023 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
Dr. Paul Parks, president Alberta Medical Association, on nurse practitioner announcement
Dr. Paul Parks, president Alberta Medical Association, addresses nurse practitioner announcement
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11/30/2023 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Unpacking the Real Sources of Rising Food Prices; Sagging Sales of Electric Vehicles; Three in four want Trudeau to go; Media & AI
Today's guests:
Werner Antweiller, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia where he holds the Chair in International Trade Policy
Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst
Sean Simpson, Senior V.P. with Ipsos
John Affleck, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State
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11/29/2023 • 48 minutes, 32 seconds
Alberta invokes the Sovereignty Act: What it means and why now
Today's guests:
Andrew Leach, professor of economics and law, University of Alberta / Author - "Between Doom & Denial"
Rick Bell, Calgary Sun columnist
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11/28/2023 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
First Israeli hostages released; Canada's enormous housing challenge
Today's guests:
Dr. Dotan Rousso, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) course leader in Philosophy. Former Legal Advisor at the Israeli Parliament and Criminal Prosecutor in Israel.
Craig Alexander, former chief economist at Deloitte Canada, the Conference Board of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank. Now, the president of Alexander Economic Views.
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11/24/2023 • 34 minutes, 12 seconds
"The Mosaic Effect" - Ina Mitchell & Scott McGregor
Toda's guests:
Scott McGregor, former military and RCMP intelligence official
Ina Mitchell, B.C.-based journalist and filmmaker
The pair are co-authors of the new book “The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party started a Hybrid War in America's Backyard”
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11/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Preventing a Criminal Record from Becoming Automatic Ticket to Unemployment After Prison
Author Renze Nauta who leads Cardus research on work and economic issues
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11/23/2023 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
JFK & conspiracy theories; Israel-Hamas hostage deal; Rethinking Canada's role in the world; "The Ballad of Caveman Bill"
Today's guests:
Michel Jacques Gagné -Author of the Aristotle Foundation’s new fact sheet, “Conspiracies: When are they likely true—or false?”, author of a book debunking JFK assassination conspiracy theories, and a lecturer in the Humanities department of Champlain College Saint-Lambert in Montreal, Quebec.
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research at the non-partisan Foundation for Defense of Democracy
Jonathan Berkshire Miller - Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Affairs, National Defence and National Security, Macdonald Laurier
David Curtis -Director - “The Ballad of Caveman Bill”
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11/22/2023 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
Netanyahu rebukes Trudeau; "Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada"; The upside of the 4-day work week
Today's guests:
Richard Marceau, Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel- Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Stephen Bown, Author - "Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada"
Carlo Fanelli, Associate Professor, Work & Labour Studies – York University
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11/15/2023 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
Garry Clement, "Under Cover"; Canada's refining landscape; Health groups want action on nicotine pouches
Today's guests:
Garry Clement, Author - “Under Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP”
Rory Johnston, Commodity Analyst – Commodity Context
Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst - Canadian Cancer Society
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11/14/2023 • 38 minutes, 42 seconds
Jewish union members file rights claim against CUPE; Health care overhaul in Alberta; Electricity market shake-up
Today's guests
Carrie Silverberg, CUPE member from Vaughan, Ont., one of the complainants in human rights case against the union
Dr. Tom Noseworthy - Professor emeritus - Dept. of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Blake Shaffer - Assistant professor of economics at the University of Calgary
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11/8/2023 • 37 minutes, 38 seconds
RH Thomson, "By the Ghost Light"; Lt-Gen (ret.) Michael Hood, "Pathway to the Stars"; Israel, Hamas, and international law; Political parties at the municipal level?
Today's guests:
RH Thomson, veteran Canadian actor / author "By the Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families”
Michael Hood, retired Lieutenant-General and the former Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force / Co-author - “Pathway to the Stars: 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Air Force”
Richard Marceau, vice-president and general counsel of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
Tyler Gandam, president, /Alberta Municipalities / Mayor of Wetaskiwin
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11/7/2023 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
Hamas/ Israel and the rules of war
Richard Marceau, vice-president and general counsel of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), a former member of Parliament and a member of the Quebec and Ontario bars
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11/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Concern over fate of Israeli hostages; Why Hamas's defeat would be good for Muslims; Speculation grows about Trudeau's political future
Today's guests:
Aharon Brodutch, Canadian-Israeli living in Toronto - his sister-in-law, Hagit, 40, and her children, Ofri, 10, Yuval, 8, and Uriah, 4, were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7
Raheel Raza, President; Council for Muslims Facing Tomorrow / Board member of The Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism
Paul Wells, author / political journalist
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11/6/2023 • 41 minutes, 17 seconds
Israel steps up campaign against Hamas; "Does Coffee Cause Cancer?"; Better protections needed around facial recognition technology
Today's guests:
Colonel Richard Kemp, retired British Army officer who served from 1977 to 2006, and formerly commanded British forces in Afghanistan
Dr. Christopher Labos, Author - “Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: And 8 More Myths about the Food We Eat”
Sharon Polsky, President - Privacy and Access Council of Canada
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11/1/2023 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Wither the carbon tax?; Alberta legislature resumes, Families of Bernardo victims want access to documents; Systemic racism in Canada; Court ruling on gun ban
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Dave Cournoyer, Alberta political writer and podcaster - daveberta.ca
Timothy Danson, Lawyer for families of Paul Bernardo’s victims
Matthew Lau, Senior Fellow - Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Rod Giltaca, CEO and Executive Director - Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
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10/30/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Is Canada Systemically Racist?
Rob chats with Aristotle Foundation senior fellow Matthew Lau about his new study on whether Canada is systemically racist.
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10/30/2023 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Are winter tires worth it?
Ryan Pszczolkowski, tire program manager at Consumer Reports chats with Rob Breakenridge on "Afternoons" about the pros and cons of winter tires
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10/26/2023 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
New numbers on medical assistance in dying
Trudo Lemmens -Professor and Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy
Faculty of Law, University of Toronto speaks with Rob Breakenridge on "Afternoons" about the latest numbers in terms of medically assistant dying in Canada.
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10/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
The numbers on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada; Neil Longley, "A Whole New Game"; Waubgeshig Rice, "Moon of the Turning Leaves"; The case for winter tires
Today's guests:
Trudo Lemmens, Professor and Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy - Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Neil Longley, Director of Business at Nevada State University / Author - A Whole New Game: Economics, Politics, and the Transformation of the Business of Hockey in Canada
Waubgeshig Rice, Best-selling author / his latest novel is "Moon of the Turning Leaves"
Ryan Pszczolkowski, tire program manager at Consumer Reports
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10/25/2023 • 55 minutes, 46 seconds
New details of Oct. 7 Hamas attack; "Between Doom & Denial"; Airbnb and rent costs; Bedbugs
Today's guests:
Stewart Bell, National Online Journalist & Investigative Reporter with Global News
Andrew Leach, Energy & environmental economist - University of Alberta / Author- Between Doom and Denial
Tony Bonen, director of economic research at the Conference Board of Canada
Marc Johnson, Biology professor, University of Toronto
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10/24/2023 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
Misguided calls for a ceasefire; "Skating on Thin Ice"; "Searching For Franklin"
Today's guests:
Joe Roberts, JSpaceCanada- Canada’s pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy movement. He is also chair of Meretz Canada
Stu Cowan, Sports columnist - Postmedia / Dr. Walter DeKeseredy, Director of the Research Center on Violence and Professor of Sociology - West Virginia University / Co-authors- “Skating on Thin Ice: Professional Hockey, Rape Culture, & Violence Against Women”
Ken McGoogan, Arctic historian / Author - "Searching For Franklin: New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery"
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10/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
Ken Dryden, "The Class"; Breakthrough in deciphering ancient scrolls; Why do schools tend to call mothers over fathers?
Today's guests:
Ken Dryden, Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Former federal member of parliament and cabinet minister, Author - "The Class: A Memoir of a Place, a Time, and Us"
Dr. W. Brent Seales, Alumni Professor of Computer Science / Director of the Digital Restoration Initiative - University of Kentucky. Principle Investigator - Vesuvius Challenge
Laura Gee, an associate professor of economics at Tufts University
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10/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
In defence of the notwithstanding clause; Canada's housing gap; How Alberta can attract low-carbon investment; Emma Donoghue, "Learned by Heart"
Today's guests:
Dave Snow, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph
Josef Filipowicz, senior fellow- Fraser Institute
Adam Sweet, Clean Prosperity’s Western Canada Director
Emma Donoghue, Best-selling author of numerous books, including “Room” and most recently “Learned by Heart”
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10/12/2023 • 54 minutes, 42 seconds
A closer look at Israel's battle with Hamas; Susan Casey, "The Underworld"; Alberta's inactive and orphan well problem; Taxing family income instead of individuals
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun - Professor of Political Science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at the Davis Center, Harvard University
Susan Casey -Author - “The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean”
Shaun Fluker - Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, School of Public Policy at University of Calgary
Kim Moody – is the founder of Moodys Tax/ Moodys Private Client, a former chair of the Canadian Tax Foundation, former chair of the Society of Estate Practitioners
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10/11/2023 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
Horrific Hamas attack on Israel; "The Duel": Diefenbaker & Pearson; Food inflation; Canadian oil production and exports
Today's guests:
Clifford D. May, Founder & President - Foundation for Defense of Democracies
John Ibbitson, Globe & Mail Writer-at-large / Author - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada.
Michael Von Massow, associate professor of food economics- University of Guelph
Andrew Botterill, National leader of Oil and Gas for Deloitte Canada
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10/10/2023 • 47 minutes, 14 seconds
Ben Perrin, "Indictment"; Hockey Canada's new dressing room policy; When did first humans arrive in North America?
Today's guests:
Benjamin Perrin, Professor - Peter A. Allard School of Law (UBC) / Author - "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial"
Brady Leavold, founder of Puck Support
Kathleen Springer and Jeffrey Pigati, research geologists at the US Geological Survey and co-authors of the a Science paper
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10/6/2023 • 46 minutes, 2 seconds
Is the CRTC really going to regulate podcasts?; Ranking Alberta elementary schools; Arrest in Tupac Shakur murder
Today's guests:
Timothy Denton, Former National Commissioner of the CRTC (2009-2013) / current Chairman of the Internet Society, Canada Chapter.
Peter Cowley, Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute
Cathy Scott, Crime writer and investigative journalist / Columnist - Psychology Today / Author: “The Killing of Tupac Shakur”
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10/5/2023 • 52 minutes, 43 seconds
Brent Butt, "Huge"
Rob chats with beloved Canadian comedian, actor, and now author Brent Butt about his new novel "Huge"
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10/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
The latest on C-18 & C-11; Sextortion scams target teenage boys; "Interstellar", Avi Loeb
Today's guests:
Peter Menzies, Former vice-chair of the CRTC / National Newspaper Award-winning journalist / Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Christopher Moody, Journalist / Lecturer in Journalism & Electronic Media/Broadcasting - Appalachian State University
Dr. Avi Loeb, Author - "Interstellar: Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars" / Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science / Director, Institute for Theory & Computation - Harvard University
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10/3/2023 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Robert McCallum, "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe"
Rob chats with Robert McCallum, director of "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe" - the film screened last month at the Calgary International Film Festival, and premieres on Amazon Prime on October 10th.
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10/3/2023 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
"The Conservative Futurist"; Bail reform and the criminal justice system; Fatal Bear Attack
Today's guests:
James Pethokoukis, Senior Fellow - American Enterprise Institute / Author - "The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised"
Scott Newark, Former crown prosecutor / Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada
Kim Titchener, President - Bear Safety & More Inc.
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10/2/2023 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
Alberta launches "Tell the Feds" campaign; AESO raises concerns over 2035 net-zero grid target
Today's guests:
Rebecca Schulz, Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor - Department of Economics & School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary (focusing on electricity markets, climate policy and energy transitions)
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9/28/2023 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
Brittlestar: "Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse"; B'nai Brith Canada on Parliament's Nazi invite; "The Capitalist Manifesto"; Calgary retailer takes on Wal-Mart
Today's guests:
Stewart Reynolds (AKA "Brittlestar"), author - "Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse - Survival tips for the Dumbageddon"
Michael Mostyn, CEO - B’Nai Brith Canada
Johan Norberg, Senior Fellow - Cato Institute / Author - "The Capitalist Manifesto: Why the Global Free Market Will Save the World"
Connor Curran, Co-founder - Local Laundry
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9/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Costs and benefits of an Alberta Pension Plan; "The Lebanese Burger Mafia: - the origins of Burger Baron
Today's guests:
Nate Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary / Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy
Omar Mouallem, writer / producer / director - "The Lebanese Burger Mafia"
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9/21/2023 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds
Intelligence questions around India allegation; Why was Avro Arrow cancelled?; New centrist party; "Ain't Too Proud" Broadway musical
Today's guests:
Neil Bisson, Director - Global Intelligence Knowledge Network / former Intelligence Officer at Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Alan Barnes/former member of the Intelligence Assessment Secretariat of the Privy Council Office in Ottawa, and currently a senior fellow of the Centre for Security, Intelligence and Defence Studies at Carleton University -
Dominic Cardy, Interim Leader - Canadian Future / Independent New Brunswick MLA
E. Clayton Cornelious, Veteran Broadway actor/(Tony-nominated) producer/investor / plays Paul Williams in “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations”
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9/20/2023 • 54 minutes, 1 second
Grocery prices; Inflation rising again; What CSIS knew about foreign interference by India; Getting immigration right
Today's guests:
Sylvain Charlebois, Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie University
Sam Cooper, investigative journalist
Douglas Porter, Chief Economist - BMO
Livio Di Matteo, Professor of Economics at Lakehead University
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9/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
New claims about JFK assassination; Understanding e-coli infections; PM threatens grocers with tax measures; What to do with ISIS women
Today's guests:
Gerald Posner, investigative journalist / author - "Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK”
Dr. Stephen Freedman, ER physician at Alberta Children's Hospital and professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary
Gary Sands, senior vice-president with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
Stewart Bell - National Online Journalist & Investigative Reporter with Global News
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9/15/2023 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
"Cover Your Ears" - a history of music censorship; Solving the housing crisis; MPs may hear from Suncor CEO
Today's guests:
Sean Patrick Shaul, Alberta-born filmmaker / Director - “Cover Your Ears”
Steve Lafleur, independent public policy analyst
Charlie Angus, NDP MP Timmins-James Bay / NDP critic for natural resources
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9/13/2023 • 35 minutes, 23 seconds
"Number Go Up" - Crypto's dramatic rise & fall; Why Liberal poll numbers are cratering; Google faces anti-trust lawsuit; Will A.I. steal all our jobs?
Today's guests:
Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg / author - "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall"
Matt Gurney, columnist & co-founder - The Line
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, law professor at Vanderbilt Law School (focusing on antitrust law)
Philip Cross, Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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9/12/2023 • 53 minutes, 17 seconds
Michael Chong on foreign interference inquiry; Impact of school closures; Finding compromise on gender school policy
Today's guests
Michael Chong, Conservative MP - Wellington-Halton Hills / Official Opposition Shadown Foreign Minister
Paige MacPherson, associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute
Adam Zivo, writer / Reporter- National Post
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9/8/2023 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
Michelle Rempel-Garner on housing crisis; Inquiry called into foreign interference; Ottawa's internet regulations; Trial underway for convoy leaders
Today's guests:
Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill
Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior fellow at the Graduate School of Public & International Affairs, University of Ottawa and Board Member of the China Strategic Risks Institute
Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / former vice-chair of the CRTC
Michael Kempa, Criminology professor at the University of Ottawa
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9/7/2023 • 55 minutes, 57 seconds
Bill Vigars, "Terry and Me"; Dennis Molinaro on October Crisis spying revelations
Today's guests:
Bill Vigars, Author - “Terry & Me: The Inside Story of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope”
Dennis Molinaro, Professor of legal studies at Ontario Tech University / Former national security analyst
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8/31/2023 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
"Road to Surrender"; Guilbeault visits China; Denmark considers ban on burning holy books; Replacing 24 Sussex Drive
Today's guests:
Evan Thomas, former correspondent for Time and Washington bureau chief for Newsweek / Author of “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II”
Charles Burton is associate professor of political science at Brock University at St. Catharine’s, Ont., senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, and former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing
Hemant Mehta, Editor at http://FriendlyAtheist.com. Writer. YouTuber. Podcaster
Michael Wernick, Former Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada from 2016 to 2019; Jarislowsky Chair of Public Sector Management at the University of Ottawa. He is a part of the think-tank Canada 2020 Advisory Board
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8/29/2023 • 57 minutes, 44 seconds
"Beijing Rules"; Online News Act remains a mess; The case against banning plastic food packaging
Today's guests:
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, China reporter for Axios / author of the new book, "Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World"
Michael Geist, Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law
David Clement, North American affairs manager - Consumer Choice Center
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8/28/2023 • 42 minutes, 45 seconds
Transgender athlete sets female powerlifting record; Wildfires and conspiracy theories; Why Alberta electricity is so expensive right now
Today's guests:
April Hutchinson, Canadian competitive powerlifter
Mike Rothschild, a journalist and author based in Los Angeles who writes about conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. His book, 'Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories' is out next month
Blake Shaffer, assistant professor of economics at the University of Calgary
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8/18/2023 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Rob Goodman, "Not Here"; AI literacy in Canada; How inflation impacts taxes
Today's guests:
Rob Goodman, Author - “Not Here: Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself”
Elissa Strome, executive director, Pan-Canadian AI Strategy for CIFAR
Alexandre Laurin, Director of Research - CD Howe Institute
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8/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 14 seconds
Canada's housing crisis; The perils of politicizing gun policy; Judges & political donations
Today's guests:
Dr. Mike Moffatt, director of the PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute
Noah S. Schwartz is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley / Author: “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling & the NRA”
Kate Schneider, U.K-based reporter with the Investigative Journalism Foundation / editor-in-chief at the Oxford Political Review
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8/14/2023 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
Reaction & analysis of Clean Electricity Regulations; Co-op compostable bag ban; TMX First Nations' ownership
Today's guests,
Andrew Leach, professor of energy and economics - University of Alberta
Rebecca Schulz, Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Michelle Rempel-Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary-Nose Hill
Stephen Mason, managing director - Project Reconciliation
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8/10/2023 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Trudeau's political future: Why Trump's latest indictment matters so much; Polarization in Canada; Meta starts blocking Canadian news
Today's guests:
Alise Mills, strategic communications advisor and consultant
Tom Nichols, Staff writer - The Atlantic
Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalistr
Matt Hadfield, campaigns director - OpenMedia
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8/2/2023 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
Who was Robert Oppenheimer?; Federal cabinet shuffle; Fluoride debate re-opened?; Economic impact of immigration; Housing prices
Today's guests:
Charles Thorpe, author of 'Oppenheimer: The Tragic Intellect' / associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, San Diego
Andrew Coyne, columnist - Globe & Mail
Andre Chabot, city councillor - Ward 10
Beata Caranci, chief economist - TD Economics
Robert Falconer, SSHRC Doctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics / researcher with the University of Calgary School of Public Policy
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7/27/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
The death of Richard Billkszto; Montreal mob war; How CBC undermines private media; Calgary clinic's "membership fees"; Phasing out fossil fuel "subsidies"
Todays' guests:
Jonathan Kay, Quillette editor and podcast host
Adrian Humphreys, Author, Journalist, Reporter at the National Post
Peter Menzies is a National Newspaper Award-winning journalist, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC
Dr. Fiona Clement, a professor who specializes in health policy in the department of community health sciences at the University of Calgary
Richard Masson, executive fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and chair of the World Petroleum Council in Canada
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7/25/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
Electric Vehicle Mandates are an Assault on the Middle Class
Today's guest:
Joel Kotkin is an author and columnist. He is the Roger Hobbs Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University in Orange, California and Executive Director of the Houston-based Urban Reform Institute. He is Senior Advisor to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. He is Executive Editor of the website NewGeography.com.
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7/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Alberta and its' 2030 Commonwealth games bid
Sports Economist Moshe Lander from Concordia University shares his thoughts on Alberta's possible bid for the 2030 Commonwealth games after Australia pulled out of hosting the 2026 competition.
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7/20/2023 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Cluster munitions for Ukraine, a necessary evil - Lt.-Gen. (retd.) Michel Maisonneuve
Guest:
Lt.-Gen. (retd.) Michel Maisonneuve spent 35 years in the Canadian Army and 10 more as Academic Director of RMC Saint-Jean. He served as the last Chief of Staff of NATO’s Supreme Allied Command Atlantic and the first Chief of Staff of NATO’s Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Va. He was named the 30th annual laureate of the Vimy Award in 2022
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7/18/2023 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
"Freedom to Win" - Ethan Scheiner
Today's guest:
Ethan Scheiner, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis / Author - "Freedom to Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People—And Olympic Gold"
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7/14/2023 • 19 minutes, 20 seconds
“Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It”
Today's guest
Dr. Daniel Simons, Professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory / Co-author - “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It”
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7/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
Heritage Minister on C-18 standoff; Another rate hike from Bank of Canada; Alberta's orphan wells crisis; Demise of the dinosaurs
Today's guests:
Pablo Rodriguez, Canada's Heritage Minister
William Robson, CEO - CD Howe - Institute / Chair of CD Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council
Markham Hislop, Energy journalist / Publisher - Energi Media
Phillip Currie, paleontologist - University of Alberta
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7/12/2023 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Why Canada needs to leave the AIIB; NATO summit gets underway; Canadians' thoughts on Online News Act; North American beer market
Today's guests:
Bob Pickard, Public relations leader and communications counsel / Former Global Communications Director - Asian Infrastructre Investment Bank
Timothy Sayle, associate professor of history - University of Toronto
Dave Korzinski, Research Director - Angus Reid Institute
Gus Carlson, U.S. based columnist for the Globe and Mail
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7/10/2023 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre; Why NDP supports C-18; The case for urban sprawl; Religiosity among newcomers to Canada
Today's guests:
Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Leader / Leader - His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Peter Julian, NDP MP / NDP Heritage Critic
Joel Kotkin, author - "The Coming of Neo Feudalism — A Warning to the Global Middle Class" / presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University / executive director - Urban Reform Institute
Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, Faith communities program director - Cardus
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7/7/2023 • 58 minutes, 5 seconds
Meta launches "Threads"; BC port strike continues; Growing Canada's LNG industry; Addressing Arctic sovereignty & security
Today's guests:
Daniel Tsai, technology law professor at the University of Toronto. He is a lawyer, management consultant, educator, columnist, and the author of two books: Law, Technology and Culture and the Business of Social Media and Entertainment
Trevor Heaver, is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia where he also served as past Director of the Centre for Transportation Studies. He is a founding member and a past-President of the International Association of Maritime Economists, and a past-Chairman of the World Conference on Transport Research
Stewart Muir, founder and CEO - Resource Works
Dr. Rob Huebert is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and professor of political science at the University of Calgary
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7/6/2023 • 54 minutes, 52 seconds
Alberta tornado; Aspartame concerns; BC port strike; Finding a C-18 compromise
Today's guests:
Dr. Connell Miller, "Wind Impacts Researcher" for the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University
Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology / co-host of the Body of Evidence podcast
Andrew Wynn-Williams, Divisional Vice President, - Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Konrad von Fickenstein, former CRTC chair / Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute
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7/4/2023 • 47 minutes, 24 seconds
Spike in Alberta opioid deaths; Federal plastic ban ensnares Co-op's compostable bags; Inflation rate drops; Competition Bureau report on grocery competition
Today's guests:
Benjamin Perrin, Law professor - UBC / Author - "Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada's Opioid Crisis" / Author - "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" (coming Oct. 2023)
Ken Keelor, CEO - Calgary Co-op
Jerry Gao, president & founder - LEAF environmental products
Stephen Brown, Deputy Chief North America Economist - Capital Economics
Sylvain Charlebois, Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie University
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6/27/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Submersible safety concerns; Why Canada needs paid plasma; How to contain rising health costs; Canadian rockers 54-40
Today's guests:
Will Kohnen, President & CEO at HYDROSPACE Group / Chair of the Marine Technology Society's submarine group
Peter Jaworski, Associate Teaching Professor of Strategy, Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and an adjunct professor of law at the University of Virginia’s School of Law
David Jones, a policy analyst and economist at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
Brad Merritt, bassist / co-founder - 54-40
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6/22/2023 • 55 minutes, 23 seconds
The 1867 Project; Birth tourism in Canada; Canada's Energy Future
Today's guests:
Mark Milke, President, The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy / Editor - The 1867 Project
Dr. Jon Barrett, Professor / Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - McMaster University
Marla Orenstein, Director - Canada West Foundation's Natural Resources Centre
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6/21/2023 • 39 minutes, 59 seconds
"Michael Myers" James Jude Courtney; The Mystery of Octopuses; The many problems with Bill C-21
Today's guests:
James Jude Courtney, actor & filmmaker / portrayed Michael Myers in "Halloween" (2018), "Halloween Kills" (2021), and "Halloween Ends" (2022) (Appearing this weekend at the 11th annual Calgary Horror Con)
David Scheel, behavioral ecologist & professor of marine biology - Alaska Pacific University / Author: "MANY THINGS UNDER A ROCK: The Mysteries of Octopuses"
Noah Schwartz, assistant political science professor at the University of the Fraser Valley / Author: "On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA"
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6/15/2023 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
Public safety minister's office was informed of Bernardo transfer; Did Bank of Canada overreact?; Las Vegas celebrates a Stanley Cup
Today's guests:
Scott Newark, Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada / former Alberta crown prosecutor
Aneel Samra, Economist and Strategist - Rosenberg Research
Ken Boehlke, founder / writer - SinBin.vegas
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6/14/2023 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
David Johnston resigns; Plight of China's Uyghurs; Calgary's rental market; Cellphones in the classroom
Today's guests:
Andrew Coyne, Columnist for the Globe and Mail
Mehmet Tohti, executive director - Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project
Gerry Baxter, executive director - Calgary Residential Rental Association
Sachin Maharaj, an assistant professor of educational leadership, policy and program evaluation at the University of Ottawa
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6/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
Singer/songwriter Ian Thomas; Are wildfires getting worse?; Unpacking and debunking UFO claims
Today's guests:
Ian Thomas, singer & songwriter / member - Lunch at Allen's
Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics - University of Guelph (specializing in climate, environmental, and energy policy)
Mick West, writer / researcher / investigator
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6/9/2023 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Inflation & interest rates; Iron Sheik's passing; Securing Ukrainian victory; A new national news policy
Today's guests:
Ian Lee, Professor - Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Alfred Konuwa, Pro Wrestling columnist / Contributor - Forbes
Colin Robertson, Vice President and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald / former vice-chair of the CRTC
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6/8/2023 • 55 minutes, 10 seconds
Bernardo transfer; David Johnston's testimony; PGA-LIV merger; Canada's debt; Alberta's political divisions
Today's guests:
Shane Martinez, a Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer and adjunct professor of prison law at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University
Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration and a Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University
Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
William Robson, CEO of C.D. Howe Institute and chair of the Institute's Monetary Policy Council
Jared Wesley, political science professor- University of Alberta / lead researcher - Common Ground
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6/6/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Danny Masterson & Scientology; Call to ban gambling ads, Mitigating the risk of AI, Concern over Bill C-18
Today's guests:
Tony Ortega, investigative journalist/author / Author - The Unbreakable Miss Lovely: How the Church of Scientology tried to destroy Paulette Cooper
Karl Subban, Father of 3 NHL players/ educator/ Spokesperson - BanAdsForGambling.ca
Jeff Clune, Associate Professor of Computer Science University of British Columbia / Canada CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research) AI Chair / Faculty Member - The Vector Institute / Senior Research Advisor, DeepMind
Sue Gardner, former Wikimedia director & digital media thinker / advisor & board member for a variety of non-profit, grantmaking and policy organizations
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6/2/2023 • 55 minutes, 38 seconds
AB & SK unified front; What next for the NDP?; Big boost to the oilsands; Cost of federal oil & gas emissions cap
Today's guests:
Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan premier (from 2007 to 2018) / Special Advisor for Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Max Fawcett, columnist - National Observer
Andrew Willis, Business columnist for the Report on Business at The Globe and Mail
Kenneth Green, Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute
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6/1/2023 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Election analysis, China interference; Unsolved Pearson gold heist; Keeping former GGs away from controversy; Fixing 24 Sussex Dr.; 100-million Canadians by 2100
Today's guests:
Lorne Gunter, senior political columnist - Edmonton Sun
Brian Lee Crowley, Managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Scott Andrew Selby, co-author - "Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History" -
Philippe Lagassé, Associate professor and Barton Chair at Carleton University
David Flemming, chair - Heritage Ottawa's advocacy committee
Lisa Lalande, Chief Executive Officer - Century Initiative
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5/30/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary's Canada Day fireworks debacle; Final few days of the Alberta election campaign
Today's guests:
Dan McLean, Ward 13 city councillor
Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta
Leah Ward, Vice Present at Wellington Advocacy and former Director of Communications to Rachel Notley and the NDP Caucus
Peter Csillag, Director of Public Affairs at Wellington Advocacy and former UCP advisor
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5/26/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Analysis of the David Johnston report; Calgary's decision to cancel Canada Day fireworks
Today's guests:
Andrew Coyne, Columnist - The Globe & Mail
Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-Founder - The Line
Michelle Rempel-Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill
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5/24/2023 • 52 minutes
Bail reform; Chinese interference in Canada; Russia's fascist youth
Today's guests:
Scott Newark, Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada / Former crown prosecutor
Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former chief of the Asia-Pacific Unit- Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Ian Garner, historian and Russia analyst / Author: "Z Generation: Into the Heart of Russia’s Fascist Youth"
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5/16/2023 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Lawrence Krauss, "The Edge of Knowledge"; Controversial passport re-design; CTF's Teddy Awards; Sara Petersen, "Momfluenced"
Today's guests:
Lawrence M. Krauss, Best-selling author, theoretical physicist, author - "The Edge of Knowledge: Unsolved Mysteries of the Cosmos”
Jen Gerson, Co-founder - The Line / contributing columnist - The Globe and Mail.
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director - Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Sara Petersen, author - "Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture"
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5/12/2023 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
Canada & AUKUS; Impact of hockey fighting; Foreign interference; UCP campaign message
Today's guests:
Vincent Rigby, Former national security and intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau / Visiting professor - Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University / Senior Advisor (Americas program) - Center for Strategic and International Studies
Dr. Charles Popkin, orthopedic sports medicine specialist with the Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine at Columbia University
Sean Speer, Editor-at-large - The Hub
Rahim Mohamed, Calgary-based political columnist
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5/11/2023 • 45 minutes, 8 seconds
Alberta election campaign; Songwriting & copyright; MAID in Canadian prisons; Global press freedom
Today's guests:
Melissa Caouette, Political strategist / public policy analyst / Principal - MC Consulting / Founder - Pocket Lobbyist
Kurt Dahl, Partner / Entertainment Lawyer - Coal Harbour Law, Drummer for the band One Bad Son
Jessica Shaw, associate professor of social work - University of Calgary
Clayton Weimers, Director of Reporters Without Boarders' US Bureau
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5/5/2023 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Alberta's top election issues; Internet regulation in Canada; "Agent of Change"; BCHL severs ties with Hockey Canada
Today's guests:
Kyle Braid, senior vice-president of public affairs at Ipsos
Justin Ling, Freelance investigative journalist
Huda Mukbil, author "Agent of Change: My Life Fighting Terrorists, Spies, and Institutional Racism"
Chris Hebb, CEO - B.C.H.L.
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5/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
Arena deal; Public safety; Defence spending; Russian information warfare; Canadian history
Today's guests:
Jeromy Farkas, Former Calgary City Councillor / Mayoral candidate
Dr. Kelly Sundberg, Criminologist / Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University
Michel Maisonneuve, Lt.-Gen. (retd.) / spent 35 years in the CAF
Marcus Kolga, Founder - DisinfoWatch.org / Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Gordon Walker, Founding member - Canadian Institute for Historical Education / Former Ontario politician & cabinet minister
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4/27/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Who is to blame for Canadian Military apathy and neglect
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4/27/2023 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Wrongful convictions; Canada & the U.S. Civil War; The life and death of Arturo Gatti
Today's guests:
Kent Roach, law professor - University of Toronto / author - "Wrongfully Convicted: Guilty Pleas, Imagined Crimes, and What Canada Must Do to Safeguard Justice"
Julian Sher, Investigative journalist / Author - “The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln”
Guillaume Carlier, Director - "Thunder: The Life and Death of Arturo Gatti"
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4/25/2023 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
Equalization reform; Emissions caps; Music & A.I.; CEO salaries
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Alan Cross, Music Writer/Historian/Broadcaster / Host of the Ongoing History of New Music
Anthony Schein, director of shareholder advocacy at Share, a Toronto-based research and advisory firm that works with large investors to promote sustainability and inclusivity
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4/21/2023 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
"Blackberry" writer & producer Matthew Miller; Paul Wells- "An Emergency in Ottawa"; The case against spanking
Today's guests:
Matthew Miller, Screenwriter & Producer - “Blackberry”
Paul Wells, Award-winning author and Journalist / Author - “An Emergency in Ottawa: The Story of the Convoy Commission”
Tracie O. Afifi, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Childhood Adversity and Resilience - University of Manitoba
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4/20/2023 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
Health care & the Charter; Lunar tourism; Runaway black hole; Sizeable candy bar dilemma
Today's guests:
Dr. Brian Day, orthopedic surgeon, health researcher and Medical Director at Cambie Surgery Centre/ former president - Canadian Medical Association
Chris Lewicki, former NASA engineer / Co-Founder & CEO - gravityLab
Pieter van Dokkum, professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University
Crystal Westergard, Co-founder / Co-owner - Canadian Candy Nostalgia
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4/11/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Why TV theme songs matter; First dire wolf specimen found in Canada; The link between fiscal policy and inflation
Today's guests:
Jon Burlingame, Author-"Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring" / Teaches film scoring at the University of Southern California
Ashley Reynolds, study lead author / PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto and Royal Ontario Museum
Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst - Statistics Canada / senior fellow - Fraser Institute
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4/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds
Tara MacLean, "Song of the Sparrow"; UFC-WWE merger; How Alberta can benefit from carbon contracts
Today's guests:
Tara MacLean, singer & songwriter / Author- "Song of the Sparrow: A Memoir"
Alfred Konuwa, Pro Wrestling columnist / contributor - Forbes
Adam Sweet, director for Western Canada for Clean Prosperity
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4/4/2023 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
PBO on carbon tax costs; David Frum on Trump indictment; Russian disinformation; Rogers/Shaw merger; C-11
Today's guests:
Yves Giroux, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer
David Frum. Staff writer - The Atlantic / Author- Trumpocracy (2018), Trumpocalypse (2020)
Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Laura Tribe, executive director OpenMedia.org
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3/31/2023 • 47 minutes, 8 seconds
NS massacre inquiry report; Electricity prices & the RRO; The conspiracy cult around the "secret" Queen of Canada; Deleting social media
Today's guests:
Paul Palango, Investigative journalist / Author- "22 Murders: Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles to Justice in Nova Scotia"
Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary / research fellow - School of Public Policy
Dr. Christine Sarteschi, Associate Professor of Social Work and Criminology at Chatham University
Danny Randell, development co-ordinator for The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy / author of the forthcoming book entitled Delete Social Media: Why You Should Find Meaning & Belonging Offline.
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3/30/2023 • 49 minutes, 8 seconds
Understanding China's interference in Canada; How to deal with CSIS whistleblowers; Biden visits Canada; Irresponsible pet owners
Today's guests:
Terry Glavin - Author, journalist. Ottawa Citizen & National Post columnist. Senior Fellow, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
Cameron Hutchison is a law professor at the University of Alberta who teaches and researches in the area of freedom of expression and the public interest
Christopher Sands, Director - Wilson Center's Canada Institute
Alessandro Massolo, Department of Biology - University of Pisa / Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Calgary
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3/21/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Alberta minimum wage report finally released - so what did it find?
Today's guest:
University of Alberta professor Joseph Marchand, who chaired the expert panel on minimum wage for the Alberta government. They submitted their report in March of 2020, but that report was only just released last week
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3/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Silicon Valley Bank collapse; Jeffrey Dupres case; Foreign interference; Children's mental health
Today's guests:
Jacob Silverman, author / freelance journalist
Anna J. James, private investigator / investigative reporter
Gloria Fung, president - Canada-Hong Kong Link
Dr. Sheri Madigan, clinical psychologist - Department of Psychology (University of Calgary)
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3/13/2023 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds
"Navalny" documentary; C-18 concerns; Implications of U.S. ending time change; Next steps for Bank of Canada
Today's guests:
Odessa Rae, producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Navalny"
Paula Simons, Independent Senator - Alberta
Werner Antweiller, Business professor - UBC
Steve Ambler, professor of economics at Université du Québec à Montréal and the holder of the David Dodge Chair in monetary policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
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3/10/2023 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
The case for and against hosting the Commonwealth Games; Justin Bourne, "Down and Back"; How universities can embrace ChatGPT
Today's guests:
Roger Jackson, President and CEO of Alberta 2030 Commonwealth Games Corp.
Peter McCaffrey, No Alberta 2030 / President, Alberta Institute
Justin Bourne, Author - "Down and Back: On Alcohol, Family, and a Life in Hockey"
Boris Steipe, professor in the University of Toronto’s biochemistry department
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3/9/2023 • 1 hour, 37 seconds
New revelations about Chinese election interference; Women's rights around the world; Alberta Firearms Act; Unpaid oil & gas taxes
Today's guests:
Sam Cooper, National Online Journalist, Investigative - Global News
Rosemarie Fike, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, economics instructor at Texas Christian University, and author of this year’s Women and Progress report
Tyler Shandro, Alberta Minister of Justice
Paul McLauchlin, President - Rural Municipalities of Alberta
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3/8/2023 • 50 minutes, 16 seconds
Chinese Canadians have longed warned about interference; Why Canada needs a growth strategy
Today's guests:
Joanna Chiu, Reporter - Toronto Star / Author - "China Unbound"
Lisa Raitt, co-chair - Coalition for a Better Future / former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament
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3/7/2023 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Confronting global population decline; Balanced budget legislation; Passenger rail for Alberta; Defending against asteroids
Today's guests:
John Ibbiston, Globe and Mail Writer at Large and co-author of Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline
Ted Morton, Execuitve Fellow at the School for Public Policy / Professor Emeritus of Political Science - University of Calgary
Justin Simaluk, President of Rail for Alberta
Dr. Cristina Thomas, assistant professor in the Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science at Northern Arizona University
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3/3/2023 • 53 minutes, 6 seconds
Threats of sabotage to energy projects; Foreign election interference; Shipwreck in Lake Huron
Today's guests
Cody Battershill, Founder and Chief Spokesperson - Canada Action
Dr. Wesley Wark, Senior Fellow - Centre for International Governance Innovation
Jeff Gray, Superintendent - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
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3/2/2023 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Chinese election interference; Alberta budget; Defending Roald Dahl; Critiquing Canada's alcohol guidelines
Today's guests:
Dennis Molinaro, Former national security analyst / professor of legal studies at Ontario Tech University / author - "The Bridge in the Parks. The Five Eyes and Cold War Counterintelligence"
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary / Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy
Katha Pollitt, Award-winning columnist for The Nation magazine. Author - "Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights"
Dr. Creina Stockley, clinical pharmacologist / Adjunct Senior Lecturer - University of Adelaide
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3/1/2023 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
Chinese interference in 2019 nomination race; H5N1 concerns; 4-Day work week study
Today's guests:
Sam Cooper, investigative journalist - Global News
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan
Dr Dale Whelehan, behavioural scientist and CEO of 4 Day Week Global
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2/27/2023 • 43 minutes, 42 seconds
Anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Cleaning up inactive wells; Self-defence laws; Inquiry into China election interference
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science at the University of Toronto
Andrew Leach, Economics and Law professor at University of Alberta
Edward Burlew, Lawyer Specializing in Firearms and Self-Defence Law
Mitch Heimpel, Director of Campaigns and Government Relations at Enterprise Canada
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2/24/2023 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
Securing Ukraine's Future; Female athletes' views on women's sports; E-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool
Today's guests:
Colin Robertson, former Canadian diplomat / Vice President and Fellow - Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Linda Blade, president of the board for Athletics Alberta / former Canadian track and field champion and has spent 25 years as a sport-performance professional coach
Kenneth Warner, dean emeritus and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health
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2/22/2023 • 42 minutes, 49 seconds
Ring-A-Ding-Dong Dandy: A Map of Stampede Wrestling
Today's guest:
Heath McCoy, Co-Creator: Ring-A-Ding-Dong Dandy: A Map of Stampede Wrestling for the Calgary Atlas Project / Author: Pain and Passion: The History of Stampede Wrestling
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2/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Degrassi Tour: Catching up with Joey & Caitlyn (Pat Mastroianni & Stacie Mistysyn)
Today's guests:
Actors Pat Mastroianni & Stacie Mistysyn who played "Joey" and "Caitlyn" on Degrassi Jr. High and Degrassi High - they'll be in Alberta as part of the Degrassi Tour
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2/17/2023 • 20 minutes, 32 seconds
Justice Rouleau finds government justified in invoking Emergencies Act
Guest:
Freelance journalist Justin Ling
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2/17/2023 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Mystery objects being shot down; Controversial plan to incentivize well clean-up; Carbon tax impact on First Nations
Today's guests:
Dr. James Fergusson, a Professor in the Department of Political Studies, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba
Martin Olszynski, an associate professor at the University of Calgary’s faculty of law
Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO of the Indian Resource Council and senior fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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Today's guests:
Duane Bratt, Political science professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University / Co-editor of "Blue Storm: The Rise and Fall of Jason Kenney"
Joseph Marchand, Professor of Economics - University of Alberta
Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University
Colin Grabow, research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies
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2/10/2023 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
Calgary event centre update
Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University in Montreal - Host of The Moshe Lander Show
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2/9/2023 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Travel Woes
John Gradek - Faculty Lecturer in the Aviation Management program at McGill University joins Rob Breakenridge on "Afternoons" to discuss what lessons the Airline industry learned over the past few months.
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2/9/2023 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Liberals' C-21 mess; MAID changes delayed; "The Number Ones"; Explaining Bigfoot sightings
Today's guests:
Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-Founder - The Line
Dr. Sonu Gaind, Professor in University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, and Chief of Psychiatry and Physician Chair of MAID team at Humber River Hospital
Tom Breihan, Senior Editor & Columnist - Stereogum / Author, "The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music"
Floe Foxon, scientist and data analyst
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Today's guests:
Clarence Louie, Canadian First Nations leader and entrepreneur / Chief - Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia's Okanagan / Author - "Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada's and America's Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples"
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education
Sally Armstrong, Human Rights Activist & Journalist
Andrew Enns, executive vice-president - Leger
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2/6/2023 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
Comedian Preacher Lawson
Rob chats with stand-up comedian and America's Got Talent finalist Preacher Lawson. Preacher is performing this weekend at The Laugh Shop in Calgary
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1/18/2023 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
Myles Goodwyn; Why is Ontario receiving equalization?; Fixing Canada's access to information system
Myles Goodwyn, Singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics - University of Calgary
Robert Bothwell, Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Toronto. He is currently working on an oral history of Canadian foreign relations, 1993-2006
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1/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
Tommy Chong; Jeff Beck's legacy; Ban gas stoves?; Ottawa's F-35 flip-flop
Today's guests:
Tommy Chong, legendary comedian and actor - one half of "Cheech & Chong"
Alan Cross, music writer/broadcaster/historian / host - "The Ongoing History of New Music"
Liam McCabe, Senior writer - Energy Sage
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Madonald Laurier Institute
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1/13/2023 • 56 minutes, 22 seconds
Todd McFarlane: "Spawn" update and more
A conversation with Calgary-born-and-raised Todd McFarlane. Todd is the creator of the character Spawn and a co-founder of Image Comics - he is also a Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director and the founder of McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment.
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1/11/2023 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Jeromy's Journey; Alberta Senator quits Twitter; "Son of a Critch's" Mark Critch
Today's guests:
Jeromy Farkas, former Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate
Paula Simons, Alberta Indepedent Senator
Mark Critch, star/creator - "Son of a Critch" / author - "An Embarrassment of Critch's"
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1/10/2023 • 46 minutes, 18 seconds
Affordability measures; Federal politics in '23; Defence spending; NHL Hall-of-famer Lanny McDonald
Today's guests:
Matt Jones, Alberta Minister of Affordability and Ulilities
Michelle Rempel-Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary-Nose Hill
Andrew Richter, associate professor of political science - University of Windsor
Lanny McDonald, former Calgary Flame / NHL Hall of Famer
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1/9/2023 • 54 minutes, 16 seconds
Violence and unrest in Mexico; Debunking "The Population Bomb"; Seizing assets from Russian Oligarchs
Today's guests:
Douglas Century, Journalist / Author: “Hunting El Chapo” , “Split Decision” , “The Last Boss of Brighton”
Pierre Desrochers, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga / Co-author: "The Locavore’s Dilemma: In Praise of the 10,000-mile Diet" / "Population Bombed! Exploding the Link Between Overpopulation and Climate Change"
Michael Nesbitt, an associate law professor at the University of Calgary
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1/6/2023 • 43 minutes
"Just Transition"; Russia's failures in Ukraine; Where Canadians land on the political spectrum
Today's guests:
Andrew Leach, energy economist / professor - University of Alberta
Lubomyr Luciuk, professor of political geography at the Royal Military College of Canada
Jack Jedwab, president - Association for Canadian Studies
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1/4/2023 • 36 minutes, 39 seconds
Gas prices, self-defence, state of democracy, technology & education, addressing addiction
Today's guests:
Vijay Muralidharan - fuel market expert - Director, R Cube Economic Consulting Inc.
Edward Burlew - Lawyer Specializing in Firearms Law
Ira Wells teaches in the Vic One program of the University of Toronto
Paul W. Bennett, Ed.D., is Director, Schoolhouse Institute, Adjunct Professor of Education, Saint Mary’s University
Dr. Julian Somers - a clinical psychologist and distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University
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1/3/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
The latest on Bill C-21 and Bill C-11; Impact of Keystone's shutdown; Canada's China strategy
Today's guests:
Raquel Dancho, Conservative MP (Manitoba) / Shadow Minister - Public Safety / Vice-Chair - Commons Committee on Public Safety & National Security
Paula Simons, Independent Senator - Alberta
Rory Johnston, Founder - Commodity Context newsletter
Ross O'Connor, Former National Security advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and post graduate researcher at Laval University
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12/10/2022 • 47 minutes, 48 seconds
Buddy Levy, "Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk"
Today's guest:
Buddy Levy, author - "Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk"
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12/9/2022 • 17 minutes, 59 seconds
How did Liberals botch C-21?; Inflation: what steps the Bank of Canada might take next
Today's guests:
Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-Founder - The Line
Charles St-Arnaud, Chief Economist - Alberta Central / Former economist - Bank of Canada
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12/5/2022 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
China protests; Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy; Assessing the PEOC; Investigative genetic genealogy
Today's guests:
Terry Glavin, author/journalist/columnist
Charles Burton, Partner, Charles Burton and Associates / Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Cara Zwibel, Director of Fundamental Freedoms Program - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Dr. Nicole Novroski, assistant professor and forensic geneticist at the University of Toronto
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11/29/2022 • 55 minutes, 21 seconds
PM's testimony at PEOC; Threshold for "national security threat"; AB pushes back against C-21; ATA reaction to new rules on masks & in-person learning
Today's guests:
David Schneiderman, Professor of Law - University of Toronto
Tyler Shandro, Alberta Justice Minister & Solicitor General
Jason Schilling, president - Alberta Teachers' Association
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11/25/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Reaction to the premier's address; Big changes to Bill C-21; Defining "national security threat"; Optimistic drilling forecast
Today's guests:
Rick Bell, Calgary Sun Columnist
Tony Bernardo, Executive Director - Canadian Shooting Sports Association
Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at Carleton University / former national security analyst
Mark A. Scholz, CAOEC President & CEO
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11/23/2022 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
Problematic World Cup host; National media strategy; "Living Without Menace:" Alberta vs the rats
Today's guests:
Declan Hill, Associate professor of investigations at the University of New Haven and the lead of its Sports Integrity Center / Author - "The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime"
Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC
Ted Stenson, Calgary-based director / Director: "Living Without Menace"
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11/21/2022 • 35 minutes, 15 seconds
Canada-China policy; Balancing energy & environmental policy; Ticketmaster angers the Swifties
Today's guests:
Michael Chong, Conservative foreign affairs critic / MP - Wellington-Halton Hills
Dennis McConaghy, former TC Energy executive / author and commentator on energy-climate policy in Canada / His latest book - "Carbon Change: Canada on the Brink of Decarbonization"
Alan Cross, music writer/broadcaster/historian - host of the Ongoing History of New Music podcast
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11/18/2022 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
Confronting Chinese interference; High levels of respiratory illness among kids; The debate over the notwithstanding clause
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, founder and director - DisinfoWatch.org / Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Colin Furness, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor - University of Toronto
Kerri Froc, associate professor of law - University of New Brunswick
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11/16/2022 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
George Canyon, "My Country"
Today's guest:
George Canyon, award-winning Canadian country and western singer-songwriter / Author - "My Country"
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11/10/2022 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Chinese interference; Canada at COP27; Canadians' views on homelessness
Today's guests:
Sam Cooper, investigative journalist - Global News
Cody Battershill, founder and chief spokesperson - Canada Action
Andrew Enns, Executive VP - Leger
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11/7/2022 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Children's Tylenol/Advil shortage; A "supply rebuild" for Canada; "Saskatchewan First Act"
Today's guests:
Melanie Paradis. writer / president - Texture Communications
Sean Speer, Public Policy Forum Scotiabank Fellow in Strategic Competitiveness
Murray Mandryk, political columnist for the Regina Leader-Post
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11/2/2022 • 34 minutes, 8 seconds
Impact of handgun "freeze"; Hockey Canada's financial statements; The need for more immigration
Today's guests:
James Cox - owner of 'The Shooting Edge' in Calgary & 'Target Sports Canada' in Gormley, Ont.
Grant Robertson - a member of The Globe and Mail’s investigative team
Deborah Yedlin - President and CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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11/1/2022 • 36 minutes, 44 seconds
The problems with RStar; Can provinces be nations?; Unleashing Alberta's hydrogen potential
Today's guests:
Andrew Leach - Professor, Department of Economics and Faculty of Law, University of Alberta
Howard Anglin - a post-graduate researcher at Oxford University. He was previously Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Principal Secretary to the Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney
Dr. David Layzell - energy systems architect with the Transition Accelerator and a professor at the University of Calgary
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10/31/2022 • 38 minutes, 56 seconds
Hockey legend Bryan Trottier; Urban myths & tainted candy; Emergencies Act public inquiry; Support for immigration at record high
Today's guests:
Bryan Trottier, Former NHL'er / Stanley Cup Champion / Hall-of-Famer / Author - "All Roads Home"
Joel Best, sociology professor at the University of Delaware
John Ivison, Ottawa-based political columnist /Ottawa Bureau Chief for the National Post
Keith Neuman, senior associate - Environics Institute
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10/28/2022 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
UCP AGM recap; Damning audio of RCMP commissioner; Why was ArriveCan so expensive?
Today's guests:
Rick Bell, Calgary Sun columnist
Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-founder - The Line
Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer - The Globe and Mail
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10/25/2022 • 40 minutes, 4 seconds
The need to tackle inflation; Event Centre negotiations to commence; Role of AHS board of directors; Explaining "mosquito magnets"
Today's guests:
Ian Lee, Professor - Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Sonya Sharp, City Councillor - Ward 1 / Chair of the Event Centre Committee
Stephen Mandel, Former health minister / former AHS board member
Dr. Ellen De Obaldia, Senior Scientist - Rockefeller University
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10/19/2022 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
Premier Smith's controversial social media posts; Cannabis legalization anniversary; Grocery prices
Today's guests:
Justin Ling, independent journalist / author - Bug Eyed and Shameless newsletter
Michael Armstrong, associate professor of operations research at Brock University (studies Canada’s cannabis industry)
Stuart Smyth, Associate Professor / Industry Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation - University of Saskatchewan
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10/17/2022 • 45 minutes, 3 seconds
Understanding Putin; Emergencies Act inquiry; Small businesses facing long audit process
Today's guests:
Amy Knight, author of several books and papers on Russian politics & history including her most recent: "Orders To Kill: The Putin Regime and Political Murder"
Laura Berger, staff lawyer and spokesperson - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Corinne Pohlmann, Senior VP of National Affairs - Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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10/13/2022 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
Putin's threats; DART's success; Cost of ArriveCan; Federal pandemic spending
Today's guests:
Kerry Buck, Senior fellow - University of Ottawa Graduate School of Public & International Affairs / Former Canadian Ambassador to NATO
Dr. Paul Wiegert, Professor / asteroid expert at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration
Bianca Wylie, Partner at Digital Public
Livio Di Matteo, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and Professor of Economics at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario
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10/12/2022 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
UCP leadership race; "Business the NHL Way"; Quebec election
Today's guests:
Janet Brown, Pollster ( Janet Brown Opinion Research) / Political commentator
Norm O’Reilly and Rick Burton, Co-authors: "Business the NHL Way: Lessons from the Fastest Game on Ice"
Ben Woodfinden, Doctoral student and Political & Constitutional Theorist - McGill University
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10/4/2022 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
Alberta's Justice Minister on federal gun ban; challenging prostitution laws; Healthcare crisis in Red Deer
Today's guests:
Tyler Shandro, Alberta Minister of Justice & Solicitor General
Jenn Clamen, National Coordinator - Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform
Dr. Ravin Bastiampillai, Ureologist at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
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10/3/2022 • 38 minutes, 37 seconds
Truth & Reconciliation; Russia's escalations; Iran protests; Kenney's legacy
Today's guests:
Stephen Buffalo, Indian Resource Council’s President/CEO
Aurel Braun, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Toronto
Kaveh Sharooz, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad
Sean Speer, The Hub's editor-at-large.
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10/2/2022 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
Authors Ted Barris ("Battle of the Atlantic") and Noah Schwartz ("On Target")
Today's guests:
Ted Barris - Historian / Author - "Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory"
Noah Schwartz - Assistant professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley / Author - "On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA"
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9/29/2022 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Author Sarah Kendzior; Diagnosing & treating anxiety; How Canadians feel about energy exports
Today's guests:
Sarah Kendzior, New York Times bestselling author of Hiding in Plain Sight and The View from Flyover Country / Her latest book is "They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent"
Dr. Eddy Lang, member - Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care / department head for emergency medicine at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine
Cody Battershill, Founder and chief spokesperson - Canada Action
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9/28/2022 • 33 minutes, 31 seconds
Robbie Hart: "Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series"
Today's guest:
Robbie Hart, co-producer and director of the documentary "Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series," which has its Alberta premiere this Friday (30 Sept) at the Calgary International Film Festival
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9/26/2022 • 16 minutes, 1 second
Russian provocation; What does the future hold for ArriveCan?; Iran protests
Today's guests:
Alexander Lanoszka, Assistant professor of international relations at the University of Waterloo and fellow at the Council on Geostrategy
Matt Malone, law professor - Thompson Rivers University
Roya Hakakian, Iranian-American author / journalist / poet / human rights activist
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9/22/2022 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
Standing up to Putin & helping Ukraine win
Today's guest:
Molly McKew, lead writer at GreatPower.us / Writer/lecturer on Russian influence & information warfare / Senior Adviser - Stand Up Republic Foundation
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9/21/2022 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Queen's funeral; ArriveCan's future; Debating the future of the monarchy
Today's guests:
Ben O'Hara Byrne, Host of “A Little More Conversation” weeknights on Corus Radio
Brian Lilley, Political columnist - Toronto Sun
Andrew Cohen, journalist / professor - Carleton University / author - The Unfinished Canadian: The People We Are
André Pratte, writer / former senator / senior fellow in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
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9/19/2022 • 47 minutes, 34 seconds
Tim Cook, "Lifesavers and Body Snatchers"
Today's guest:
Tim Cook, historian / author: "Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War"
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9/16/2022 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Interpreting Poilievre's victory; Alberta oil can save Canada's roads; Ukrainian counter-offensive; Economic freedom in Canada
Today's guests:
Alise Mills, Conservative analyst & strategist / Senior advisor - Canada-US Relations
Simon Hesp, chemical engineering professor - Queen’s University
Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science - University of Toronto
Fred McMahon, Michael Walker Chair of Economic Freedom Research - Fraser Institute
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9/12/2022 • 58 minutes, 51 seconds
Ken Dryden: "The Series"
We spoke with Hall of Fame goalie and best-selling author Ken Dryden about his new book commemorating the 1972 Summit Series "The Series: What I Remember, What it Felt Like, What it Feels Like Now"
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9/1/2022 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Michelle O’Bonsawin's very limited qualifications for the Supreme Court
Leonid Sirota
Associate professor at the University of Reading law school in the United Kingdom
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8/31/2022 • 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Vaccine mandates at universities, Passenger rights, Supreme Court appointee
Today's guests:
Dr. Zain Chagla, infectious diseases physician and associate professor at McMaster University
Daniel Tsai, Lawyer and lecturer in law and business at University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University
Leonid Sirota, Associate professor - University of Reading law school
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8/30/2022 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
B’nai Brith Demands Independent Review of Government-Funded Anti-Racism Seminars After Uncovering Further Antisemitic Content
Marvin Rotrand, National Director, League for Human Rights, B'nai Brith Canada
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8/30/2022 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
WEF conspiracy theories. Laith Marouf controversy, Canadian LNG, Churchill statue
Today's guests:
Rudyard Griffiths, Executive Director - The Hub
Marvin Rotrand, National Director, League for Human Rights - B'nai Brith Canada
Heather Exner-Pirot, senior fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Mark Milke, President - Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary
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8/29/2022 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
A year into Taliban rule, Afghans fear Canada has left them behind
Lauryn Oates, executive director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
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8/15/2022 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Canadian Blood Services considers plasma donor compensation; Afghanistan one year after Taliban takeover
Today's guests:
Dr. Peter Jaworski, teaches business ethics at Georgetown University and has written extensively about the issue of plasma donor compensation
Dr. Lauryn Oates, executive director - Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
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8/12/2022 • 30 minutes, 37 seconds
Federal plan to reduce emissions from fertilizer worries farmers
Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers.
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8/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Farmers worried about fertilizer targets; ARRIVECAN app concerns; Essay contest fiasco; Retirements surge in Canada
Today's guests:
Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers / Alberta farmer
Bianca Wylie, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) senior fellow
Sarah Elder-Chamanara, Owner & CEO of Madame Premier / Host - Ellected Podcast
Stephen Brown, Senior Canada Economist - Capital Economics
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8/11/2022 • 55 minutes, 52 seconds
Women are not the barometers in mixed-gender relationships
Matthew D. Johnson, professor of family science at the University of Alberta
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8/11/2022 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Can Trudeau turn things around?; Organs partially revived in dead pigs; Costs of healthcare
Today's guests:
Paul Wells, Canadian journalist and author
Dr. Arthur Caplan, Professor of Bioethics - Department of Population Health, New York University
Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies - Fraser Institute
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8/9/2022 • 39 minutes, 24 seconds
Housing costs; Russia's failures in Ukraine; Lack of interest in World Juniors
Today's guests:
Mark Milke, Policy analyst / report author
Stephanie Carvin, associate professor - Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
Dan Mason, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - University of Alberta
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8/8/2022 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
New research points to SARS-CoV-2's origins
We spoke with study co-author Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan
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7/28/2022 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Monkeypox latest; What needs to change at Hockey Canada; Rogers executives grilled by MPs
Today's guests:
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Assistant professor - Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba / Canada Research Chair in the molecular pathogenesis of emerging viruses
Taylor McKee, assistant professor of sport management - Brock University
Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law / Professor of Law - University of Ottawa
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7/27/2022 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
Understanding gasoline prices; "Old" music vs. "new" music; Peace Bridge vandalism
Today's guests:
Vijay Muralidharan, managing director - R Cube Economic Consulting
Alan Cross, music writer / broadcaster / historian / host - The Ongoing History of New Music
Terry Wong, city councillor - Ward 7
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7/26/2022 • 35 minutes, 6 seconds
Douglas Century - "The Last Boss of Brighton
We spoke with best-selling author Douglas Century, about his new book: The Last Boss of Brighton: Boris "Biba" Nayfeld and the Rise of the Russian Mob in America" - Douglas is also co-author (with Ice-T and Spike) of the new book - "Split Decision"
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Today's guests:
Andrew Potter, Associate Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy
Douglas Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director - BMO Financial Group
Duane Bratt, Professor - Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University
Rory Johnston, Founder, Commodity Context Newsletter
Mark Cameron, vice-president - Pathways Alliance
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7/21/2022 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
Russian turbine returned; Ripudaman Singh Malik murdered; Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault claims; plus, much more
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun crime reporter / Author - "Loss of Faith - How the Air India Bombers Got Away with Murder"
Grant Robertson, senior writer - Globe & Mail
Alicia Planincic, Manager, Policy & Economics with Business Council of Alberta
Tom Olsen, CEO and managing director of the Canadian Energy Centre
Adam Muzzin, Assistant professor - York University department of physics and astronomy
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7/19/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Tobacco, nicotine, and harm reduction; Alberta's crypto strategy; Questions for the RCMP commissioner; Alberta's gas tax cut; Rights for air passengers
Today's guests:
Dr. Charles Gardner, Executive Director - INNCO (International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organisations) / Neurobiologist; 25 yrs in global health
Ryan Clements, Assistant Professor, Chair in Business Law and Regulation at the University of Calgary
Stephen Maher, Nova Scotia-based journalist
Gregory Galay, Postdoctoral Associate -The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Gabor Lukacs, president - Air Passenger Rights
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6/24/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Tough questions for Hockey Canada; FINA's new transgender policy; C-27 & digital privacy rights; Supreme Court's flawed logic in R v. Bissonnette
Today's guests:
Dan Robson, senior enterprise writer- The Athletic
Linda Blade, president- Athletics Alberta
Kean Birch, associate professor - York University / co-editor - Science as Culture
Kerry Sun, New York-based Lawyer
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6/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Canada & continental defence; How to help Ukraine win; Increasing use of publication bans; Introducing bodychecking in youth hockey
Today's guests:
Dr. Jim Fergusson, Deputy Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba
Aurel Braun, professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto, and an associate at the Davis Centre, Harvard University
Adrian Humphreys, reporter, National Post
Dr. Paul Eliason, postdoctoral scholar at the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
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6/20/2022 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
Money laundering report; "Define the Decade"; Joe Bob Briggs
Today's guests:
Sam Cooper, investigative journalist - Global News
Adam Legge, president - Business Council of Alberta
Joe Bob Briggs, writer/comedian/film critic
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6/16/2022 • 42 minutes
David Spade; Michael Geist on C-11; Protecting Calgary from floods; E.R. overcrowding; Groceries & loyalty programs
David Spade, actor and comedian / headlining the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival June 24th in Calgary
Michael Geist, Law Professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa
Emma May, co-founder - Calgary River Communities Action Group
Dr. Paul Parks, President of Emergency Medicine section - Alberta Medical Association
Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
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6/15/2022 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds
UCP leadership candidate Rajan Sawhney; Federal vaccine mandates lifted; Sentient AI?
Today's guests:
Rajan Sawney - UCP leadership candidate / MLA - Calgary-North East
Dr. Zain Chagla, Infectious Diseases Physician / Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University
Dr. Melanie Mitchell, Davis Professor - Santa Fe Institute / Author - "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans"
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6/14/2022 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Canadian official attends Russian embassy party; Hans Island dispute resolved; Crypto crash; Copyright / website blocking
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / founder - DisinfoWatch.org
Rob Huebert, associate professor - University of Calgary Department of Political Science / senior research fellow - Centre for Military Security and Strategic Studies
David Gerard, Author "50 Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts" / "Libra Shrugged: How Facebook Tried to Take Over the Money"
Andy Kaplan-Myrth, Lawyer / VP Regulatory for TekSavvy, Canada’s largest independent, competitive internet service provider.
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6/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Crowded field in UCP leadership race; Case against a windfall tax; Declining populations in Alberta towns
Today's guests:
Rick Bell, columnist - Calgary Sun
Ted Morton, former Alberta finance minister / executive fellow at the School of Public Policy / professor emeritus - University of Calgary
Kevin McQuillan, professor - Department of Sociology, University of Calgary
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6/10/2022 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
Why was Emergencies Act invoked?; The mess at Canadian airports; Social media & disinformation; Risk of recession; Comedian Jebb Fink
Today's guests:
Duncan Dee, Former Chief Operating Officer - Air Canada
Jean-Christophe (JC) Boucher, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy and the department of political science at the University of Calgary
Stephen Brown, Senior Canada Economist - Capital Economics
Jebb Fink, Comedian
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6/9/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Leela Aheer joins UCP leadership race; Gas prices surge; Saving Juno Beach Centre; The case against banning smoking/vaping in parks
Today's guests:
Leela Aheer, UCP MLA - Chestermere-Strathmore / UCP leadership candidate
Rory Johnston, Founder - Commodity Context Newsletter
Peter Mansbridge, award-winning journalist and author
Rebecca Haines-Saah, associate professor in community health sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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6/7/2022 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds
Tim Hortons app violated privacy laws; Canada's gun debate; Flair Airlines can keep operating; Calgary's new harassment bylaw
Today's guests:
James McLeod, Technology reporter
Noah Schwartz, assistant professor of political science at Concordia University / author of the forthcoming book, “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA”
Karl Moore, Associate Professor - Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University)
Ryan Pleckaitis, chief bylaw officer with Calgary Community Standards
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6/1/2022 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
"Ice War Diplomat" - Behind the scenes of the 1972 Summit Series
We spoke with former Canadian diplomat Gary J. Smith about his new book, "Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series"
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5/31/2022 • 22 minutes
"The Year of the Graves"; The politics of gun control; The life & legacy of Ronnie Hawkins
Today's guests:
Terry Glavin, author and journalist
Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-Founder - The Line
Alan Cross, music writer / broadcaster / historian
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5/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
Brett Kissel; Mary Lynn Rajskub ("Fame-ish"); Supreme Court on parole eligibility for murderers; Quebec's Bill 96
Today's guests:
Brett Kissel, County music artic
Mary Lynn Rajskub, actor/comedian / author: "Fame-ish: My Life at the Edge of Stardom"
Lisa Kerr, Assistant Professor of Law - Queen's University
Julius Grey, constitutional/human rights lawyer / senior partner - Grey Casgrain
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5/27/2022 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
How Kenney can help unify the UCP; Canada needs a new national security policy; Monkeypox conspiracy theories; Comedian Trent McLellan
Michael Solberg, Partner - New West Public Affairs
Thomas Juneau, associate professor, public and international affairs - University of Ottawa
Justin Ling, Author / freelance journalist
Trent McLellan, Comedian / cast member - This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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5/25/2022 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Kenney resigns
Today's guests:
Rick Bell, Columnist - Calgary Sun
Ken Boessenkool, J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice, Max Bell School of Public Policy - McGill University / Research Fellow - CD Howe Institute
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5/19/2022 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Inflation still running hot; "Son of Elsewhere"; US energy policy; Royal visit
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Author - "Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces"
James Coleman, Professor - SMU Dedman School of Law
Nathan Tidridge, vice-president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada
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5/19/2022 • 58 minutes
David Milgaard's life & legacy; Buffalo shooter & online extremism; Abortion politics in Canada; Alberta's housing market
Today's guests:
Ron Dalton, Co-President - Innocence Canada
Jared Holt, Resident Fellow - Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Lab, researching domestic extremism and the internet
Kelly Gordon, Assistant Professor, Political Science - McGill University
Brad Mitchell, CEO - Alberta Real Estate Association
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5/16/2022 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
Ice Wars: AJ Galante & Chris Therien
We spoke with AJ Galante (president & founder of Ice Wars / former president and general manager of the Danbury Trashers) and Chris Therien (former NHL defenceman & broadcaster / announcer - Ice Wars) about the Ice Wars event coming up May 21 at the River Cree Resort and Casino
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5/13/2022 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Capturing an image of a black hole; Supreme Court rules on "extreme intoxication"; Quebec's Bill 96 infringes on minority language rights
Today's guests:
Avery Broderick, Associate Professor - Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo / Research Associate - Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Steven Penney, Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta
Allison Hanes, Columnist - Montreal Gazette
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5/13/2022 • 39 minutes, 9 seconds
C-69 court ruling; Regulating social media & online hate; New firearms regulations; Alberta's ambulance shortages
Today's guests:
David Wright, assistant professor, Faculty of Law - University of Calgary
Taylor Owen, Director of the Centre for Media Technology and Democracy at McGill University / co-chair of the Canadian Commission on Democracy Expression
Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director - Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
Mike Parker, President - Health Sciences Association of Alberta
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5/11/2022 • 45 minutes, 24 seconds
Trudeau in Ukraine; Bank of Canada's independence; Rogers-Shaw deal hits a snag; Privacy implications of Bill S-7
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Steve Ambler, Professor of Economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal and the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
Andrew Willis, Business Columnist - Globe & Mail
Paula Simons - Independent Alberta Senator
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5/9/2022 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
New regulations for crowdfunding websites; Abortion & the courts; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Today's guests:
Jessica Davis, President - Insight Threat Intelligence
Kerri Froc, Associate professor of law - University of New Brunswick
Alan Cross, Music writer / broadcaster / historian / host of the podcast " The Ongoing History of New Music"
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5/4/2022 • 41 minutes, 40 seconds
Canada and National Security; Twitter and free speech; Understanding Bank of Canada's role; In search of "hobbits"
Today's guests:
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / Author - "Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada's National Security"
Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist, and a Senior Fellow with Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad
Stephen Gordon, economics professor at Laval University
Gregory Forth, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology - University of Alberta / Author: "Between Ape and Human: An Anthropologist on the Trail of a Hidden Hominoid"
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5/2/2022 • 57 minutes, 15 seconds
Canada's Ambassador to the U.N.; The fight over secret documents in fired Winnipeg scientists case; Will Canadians get answers from Emergencies Act public inquiry?
Today's guests:
Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations
Michael Chong, Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic
Matt Gurney, Columnist - National Post
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4/28/2022 • 42 minutes, 19 seconds
The New Climate Bargain: How Canada can manage energy and climate security
We spoke to Colin Guldimann, an economist with RBC.
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4/28/2022 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Ryerson University officially has a new name; Regulating social media platforms; RCMP considered charges against Trudeau; Raymond remains dry
Today's guests:
Patrice Dutil, professor of politics and public administration at Ryerson University and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Max Fawcett, Canada's National Observer's lead columnist
James Bezan, Conservative ethics critic
Kurtis Pratt, Town of Raymond’s chief administrative officer
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4/26/2022 • 31 minutes, 34 seconds
Ottawa's internet regulation plans face blowback; Public inquiry into use of Emergencies Act; Antisemitism on the rise in Canada
Today's guests:
Michael Geist, Law Professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa
Michael Nesbitt, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law - University of Calgary / Fellow, Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies / Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer - B’nai Brith Canada
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4/25/2022 • 31 minutes, 34 seconds
Canadians sanctioned by Putin; What do to with 24 Sussex Dr.?; Saving the environment vs. saving on gas
Today's guests:
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Russell Mills, former Chair - National Capital Commission
Gregory Jack, vice president, public affairs (Canada) - Ipsos Public Affairs
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4/22/2022 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
"Friendly Local Game Store" - The story of Calgary's own The Sentry Box
We spoke with Garry Snow, Director / Producer - "Friendly Local Game Store" as well as Gordon Johansen, owner of the Sentry Box
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4/22/2022 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts; Inflation and the economy; Centre Ice Conservatives; Monarchy poll; Barriers for older workers
Today's guests:
Oliver Thorne, Executive Director, VTN Canada
Dr. Jack Mintz, President's Fellow - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Rick Peterson, former Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate / founder - Centre Ice Conservatives
Dave Korzinski, Research Director - Angus Reid InstItute
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice President - Fraser Institute
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4/22/2022 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
METI's message for aliens; Charter at 40; How Canadians feel about religious freedom; Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer
Today's guests:
Dr. Douglas Vakoch, President - METI International
Brian Bird, Assistant Professor - Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC
Ray Pennings, Executive Vice-President - Cardus
Teri Bryant, Alberta chief firearms officer
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4/19/2022 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Removing a constitutional relic; What's driving inflation?
Today's guests:
Paula Simons, Independent Senator - Alberta
Steve Globerman, Resident Scholar - Fraser Institute
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4/19/2022 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Putin’s Ukraine Invasion Is About Energy and Natural Resources
We spoke with David Knight Legg, Founding CEO & Board Senior Advisor - Invest Alberta / Former Chairman of the ESG Working Group of the Province of Alberta
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4/14/2022 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
"Unprecedented"; Housing supply & labour shortages; Energy Security; Food sector consolidation
Today's guests:
Steve Mayer and Andrew Willis, "Unprecedented: Canada's Top CEOs on Leadership During Covid-19"
Kevin Lee, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders Association
Ron Wallace, Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a board member of the Canada West Foundation
Anthony Winson, professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology at the University of Guelph, author of "The Industrial Diet"
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4/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Uncovering the truth about the Nova Scotia massacre; Productivity & growth ignored in federal budget; Canada's most reputable corporate brands
Today's guests:
Paul Palango, veteran investigative journalist / author: "22 Murders: Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles to Justice in Nova Scotia"
Andrew Coyne, columnist - The Globe & Mail
David Scholz, Executive Vice President - Leger
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4/8/2022 • 45 minutes, 17 seconds
How do Canadians feel about honouring historic figures?
We spoke with Patrice Dutil, professor of politics and public administration at Ryerson University and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
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4/6/2022 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Alberta's oil and gas industry rebounds but faces a new issue; a labour shortage
We spoke with Mark Scholz, the president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, about the oil and gas industry's labour shortage.
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4/5/2022 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Russia's faltering propaganda machine; How Albertans see the future; The case for standardized testing
Today's guests:
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / Author - "Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada's National Security"
Scott Crockatt, VP, (Communications & External Relations) - Business Council of Alberta
Michael Zwaagstra, public high-school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute
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3/30/2022 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
New fighter jets; The Oscars Slap; Canada clinches World Cup berth
Today's guests:
Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (specializing in defence policy and defence procurement)
Barry Hertz, Film Editor - Globe & Mail
Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
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3/28/2022 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
Liberal-NDP agreement; Traffic court changes scrapped; New format for UCP leadership review
Today's guests:
Lori Turnbull, director and an associate professor at the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University
Charlie Pester, a former police officer who operates POINTTS Calgary
Zane Novak, Take Back Alberta
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3/23/2022 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Avoiding Putin's provocations; CP Rail labour dispute; UCP infighting; Arctic sovereignty; Energy security
Today's guests:
Tom Nichols, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College/ contributing writer at The Atlantic / author - "Our Own Worst Enemy"
Dennis Darby, president - Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science - Mount Royal University
Rob Huebert, Political Science Professor -University of Calgary
Jeff Kucharski, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and an adjunct professor at Royal Roads University
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3/21/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
Can Kenney survive UCP infighting?; Oil price roller coaster; How concerned should we be about BA.2?
Today's guests:
Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun
Rory Johnston, Founder- Commodity Context
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta
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3/17/2022 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
Will China support Russia?; Why Putin's invasion has faltered; Budget preview; Northern Corridor concept
Today's guests:
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former diplomat at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing
Anton Oleinik, Professor of Sociology - Memorial University of Newfoundland
Robert Asselin, senior vice president of policy at the Business Council of Canada
Dwight Newman, Professor of Law, University of Saskatchewan / Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law
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3/16/2022 • 41 minutes, 32 seconds
Beltline residents frustrated with protests; Ukrainian-Canadians attacked; More dismal poll numbers for Kenney
Today's guests:
Peter Oliver, president of the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association
Orysia Boychuk, President of Ukrainian Canadian Congress (Alberta)
Mario Canseco, President - Research Co.
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3/14/2022 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
Targeting Russian oligarchs; Canada needs serious leadership; Making sense of Alberta’s fuel tax holiday
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Andrew Coyne, Columnist - Globe & Mail
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
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3/11/2022 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S. ban on Russian oil 'an earthquake' that could shake up future of global energy supply
Tristan Goodman the President of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada shares his throughts on the recent upheval in the energy markets brought on by the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
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3/10/2022 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
The crossroads that Ukraine represents; Canada and the changing global energy picture; "Your Province, Your Premier"
Today's guests:
Molly McKew, Lead writer at GreatPower.us / Writer/lecturer on Russian influence & information warfare
Tristan Goodman, President - Explorers and Producers Association of Canada
John Vos, Regional Program Director (Calgary & Edmonton) - Corus Entertainment
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3/9/2022 • 35 minutes, 18 seconds
Canada and the energy supply crunch; Ag commodity prices; Alberta's under-representation in Parliament; Financial pressure on home owners & renters
Today's guests:
Cody Battershill, Founder- Canada Action
Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie University
Bill Bewick, Executive Director - Fairness Alberta
Shachi Kurl, President - Angus Reid Institute
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3/9/2022 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Why Ukraine matters - and why Putin needs to lose
We spoke with Molly McKew, lead writer at GreatPower.us and writer & lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare
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3/1/2022 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
How Chrystia Freeland became a central figure in the West's response to Russia
We spoke with freelance journalist Justin Ling about his latest piece
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2/28/2022 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Michelle Rempel-Garner pushes back on WEF conspiracy theories
We spoke with Calgary Nose Hill Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner about the situation in Ukraine and also about her piece pushing back on what she sees as growing conspiracy theories around the World Economic Forum
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2/28/2022 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Russia invades Ukraine; Stephen Poloz on "The Next Age of Uncertainty"
Today's guests:
James Brooke, Visiting Fellow - Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Ganna Zakharova, Ukraine Youth Association in Alberta / Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Stephen Poloz, former Bank of Canada governor / author - “The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.”
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2/25/2022 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Responding to Putin's aggression; Why Emergencies Act powers need to be revoked; PepsiCo vs. Loblaws
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Dwight Newman, Professor of Law, University of Saskatchewan / Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law
Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy / Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie University
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2/22/2022 • 35 minutes, 46 seconds
John Cleese to bring ‘An Evening of Exceptional Silliness’ to Alberta this spring
We spoke with the legendary John Cleese about his remarkable career and his upcoming tour - "An Evening of Exceptional SIlliness" comes to Calgary on May 10
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2/22/2022 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
CCF to challenge government in court over use of Emergencies Act
We spoke with Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation
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2/17/2022 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Why it may have been necessary to invoke the Emergencies A ct
We spoke with Globe & Mail columnist Andrew Coyne about his latest piece
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2/17/2022 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Private threat assessment reveals troubling details about Coutts blockade
We spoke with independent investigative journalist Charles Rusnell about his exclusive story
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2/17/2022 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Using the Emergencies Act goes too far?; Canadians not impressed with Trudeau; Canada eases travel testing requirements
Today's guests:
Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice Program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
John Wright, executive vice president of Maru Public Opinion
Beth Potter, President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada
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2/15/2022 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Are the feds justified in invoking the Emergencies Act and will it help?
We spoke with national security law expert Leah West. Dr. West is an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.
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2/14/2022 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
Ottawa protest: How does it all end?; Alberta's advanced education minister; ATA on masks; Hospitality industry frustrated; Conservatives for Clean Growth
Today's guests:
Matt Gurney, Contributor - The Line / Columnist - National Post
Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's Advanced Education Minister
Jason Schilling, President - Alberta Teachers Association
Ernie Tsu, President - Alberta Hospitality Association
Ken Bossenkool, co-founder - Conservatives for Clean Growth
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2/11/2022 • 47 minutes, 49 seconds
Ottawa protests enter 11th day
We spoke with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News andhost of "The West Block"
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2/8/2022 • 14 minutes, 1 second
After C-10 failure, Liberals try again with new C-11
We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist, law professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa
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2/8/2022 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Conservative MPs vote O'Toole out; The latest on the Coutts border blockade
Today's guests:
Alise Mills, Conservative commentator & strategist / Senior Counsel Canada-US Relations - GR Pro & Sagac Public Affairs in Washington
Alex Boutilier, Senior National Politics Reporter - Global News
Chad Williamson, lawyer - Williamson Law (representing some of the truckers involved in Coutts blockade/protest)
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2/2/2022 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds
Ottawa protests; Concern as Beijing Olympics get underway; Gang violence in Mexico
Today's guests:
Justin Ling, freelance journalist / author - "Missing from the Village"
Jules Boykoff, Professor and Department Chair - Pacific University in Oregon, Department of Politics and Government / Author of "NOlympians" and "Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics"
Emmanuel Gallardo, independent journalist specializing in Mexican cartels
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1/31/2022 • 36 minutes, 6 seconds
When I choose my coffee mug, I’m choosing what kind of day I want to have
Guest host Kevin Usselman speaks with Jen Kirsch, a Toronto-based lifestyle writer and a freelance contributor for the Toronto Star.
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1/29/2022 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Traffic court changes delayed; International Holocaust Remembrance Day; Lawyer Marie Henein
Today's guests:
Charlie Pester, traffic court agent (operates POINTTS Calgary) / former police officer
Ruth Ashrafi, Regional Director - B'nai Brith Canada
Marie Henein, criminal defence attorney / author - "Nothing But the Truth"
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1/27/2022 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
Interest rate hikes loom; Why the trucker convoy is resonating; Who betrayed Anne Frank?
Today's guests:
Jeremy Kronick, Associate Director of Research - CD Howe Institute
Matt Gurney, Contributor - The Line / Columnist - National Post
Rosemary Sullivan, author - "The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation"
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1/26/2022 • 36 minutes, 42 seconds
Tom Nichols on Russia-Ukraine crisis and understanding Putin's motives
We spoke with Tom Nichols, a U.S. Naval War College professor and a contributing writer for The Atlantic magazine
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1/24/2022 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Rock legend Meat Loaf dead at 74
We spoke with music writer / broadcaster / historian Alan Cross
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1/24/2022 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
How to reform healthcare; Russia-Ukraine crisis; Oil & gas investment looking up for 2022
Today's guests:
Janice MacKinnon, former Saskatchewan Finance Minister / former chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel into Alberta's Finances / Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada / member of the Order of Canada
Aurel Braun, international relations professor at the University of Toronto / senior member of the Centre for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies
Tim McMillan, president & CEO - Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
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1/20/2022 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
What to do about inflation; Homelessness in Alberta; Who killed Barry & Honey Sherman?
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary and a research fellow at The School of Public Policy
Ron Kneebone, director of economic and social policy research in the School of Public Policy
Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter - Toronto Star / Author - "The Billionaire Murders"
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1/19/2022 • 37 minutes, 24 seconds
Madu out as Justice Minister; Canada's "Misery Index"; "Modernizing" the CBC; Gas prices remaining high
Today's guests:
Duane Bratt, political scientist, Mount Royal University
Peter Menzies , Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice-President- Fraser Institute
Gregory Galay, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Calgary / School of Public Policy
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1/18/2022 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
Quebec's proposed tax on the unvaccinated; Truckers facing vaccine mandate; The need to update privacy laws; Free speech & political dissent
Today's guests:
Vardit Ravitsky, bioethics professor - School of Public Health at the University of Montreal / Senior Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine - Harvard Medical School
Chris Nash, President - Alberta Motor Transport Association
Christopher Parsons, a senior researcher at University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab
Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director - Canadian Constitution Foundation
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1/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 48 seconds
Questions abound after genetically-modified pig heart transplanted into a human
We spoke with Dr. Arthur Caplan, professor of medical ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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1/13/2022 • 13 minutes
What happens when motorists no longer have access to traffic court?
We spoke with Jeff Seymour, who is a lawyer and a partner at the law firm X-Copper
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1/13/2022 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
Stephen Beaumont on the ever-changing, ever-evolving world of beer
We spoke with beer writer Stephen Beaumont, co-author of the all-new third edition of The World Atlas of Beer
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1/11/2022 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Calgary closing some LRT stations overnight - the impact on the homeless
We spoke with Chaz Smith, founder of street outreach team Be the Change YYC
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1/10/2022 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Taxing luxury homes; Policing in Alberta; State of Canadian healthcare; Measuring levels of immunity
Today's guests:
Dr. Paul Kershaw, UBC policy professor, and Founder, Generation Squeeze
Kevin Halwa, a regional director with the National Police Federation
Sean Speer is The Hub's editor-at-large / Senior Fellow , Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Univeristy of Toronto
Dr. Tim Evans, Inaugural Director and Associate Dean at the School of Population and Global Health (McGill University / Executive Director of Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force
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1/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
An end to Traffic Court in Alberta?
We spoke with Charlie Pester, a former police officer who operates POINTTS Calgary
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1/6/2022 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Why the mayor needed to involve all of city council in handling the collapse of the arena deal
We spoke with Ward 1 City Councilor Sonya Sharp
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1/5/2022 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Journalist Tara Henley on why she left the CBC and what needs to change at the public broadcaster
We spoke with journalist and author Tara Henley
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1/5/2022 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted - what next?
We spoke with Adam Klasfeld, managing editor at Law & Crime
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12/31/2021 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
Why Canada needs F-35s; Protecting athletes from abuse; A unique approach to dealing with urban coyotes
Today's guests:
Robert Huebert, associate professor in the department of political science at the University of Calgary
Dominick Gauthier, Co-founder of the sport funding group B2ten
Colleen St Clair, Professor, Biological Sciences - University of Alberta / overseeing the Edmonton Urban Coyote Project
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12/30/2021 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
James Webb space telescope; Breakthrough cases & immunity; Calgary arena deal; Kenney's political future
Today's guests:
Adam Muzzin, associate professor in the department of physics and astronomy at York University
Dr. Marcel Curlin, Associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases) - Oregon Health & Science University
Bill Black, President and COO - Calgary Construction Association
Evan Menzies, former Director of Communications for the United Conservative Party / current campaign strategist with Crestview Strategy
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12/23/2021 • 49 minutes, 34 seconds
Arena deal collapses; Disallowance vs. notwithstanding clause; The value of rapid tests
Today's guests:
Ryan Pike, managing editor - Flames Nation
Andrew Coyne, columnist - Globe & Mail
David Juncker, chair of McGill University's biomedical engineering department
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12/23/2021 • 41 minutes, 25 seconds
Omicron - knowns & unknowns; "Dilemmas of Free Expression"; Alcohol in convenience stores?; Latest on the Sherman murders
Today's guests:
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan
Emmett Macfarlane, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo / editor and contributor: "Dilemmas of Free Expression"
Ivonne Martinez, president of the Alberta Liquor Store Association
Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, Toronto Star / author - "The Billionaire Murders"
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12/15/2021 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Kenney vs, Jean; Interest rate hikes are looming; Why housing is a local issue
Today's guests:
Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun
William Robson, president / CEO - CD Howe Institute
Murtaza Haider, a professor of real estate management at Ryerson University and co-producer of the Haider-Moranis Bulletin
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12/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 18 seconds
Is housing affordability more of a municipal concern than a national one?
We spoke to Murtaza Haider, a professor of real estate management at Ryerson University and co-producer of the Haider-Moranis Bulletin.
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12/13/2021 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Standing up to China & Russia; Working from home; Higher food prices; Worker shortages
Today's guests:
Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Howard Levitt, employment and labour lawyer / Senior partner - Levitt Sheikh / author of six books including "Law of Dismissal in Canada"
Dr. Stuart Smyth, Associate Professor / Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation - University of Saskatchewan
Simon Gaudreault, VP of national research - Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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12/9/2021 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
Fair Game: Biology, fairness and transgender athletes in women’s sport
We spoke with Dr,. Jon Pike, co-author of the report “Fair Game: Biology, fairness and transgender athletes in women’s sport.” Dr. Pike is a philosopher specializing in the ethics and metaphysics of sport at the Open University UK and is the former Chair of the British Philosophy of Sport Association.
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12/8/2021 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
Why Canada's ambassador to China needed to go
We spoke with Terry Glavin, author, journalist, columnist (Ottawa Citizen & National Post),. Contributing editor -Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow - Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
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12/7/2021 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
What we know - and still don't know - about the new Omicron variant
We spoke with Dr. Angela Rasmussen, research scientist - Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, and affiliate - Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security
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11/29/2021 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Why the IOC is backing China's position over Peng Shuai
We spoke with Jules Boykoff, Professor & Department Chair - Pacific University in Oregon, Department of Politics and Government / Author of NOlympians and Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics
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11/26/2021 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
50 years since the DB Cooper skyjacking - why fascination and the mystery endures
We spoke with D.B. Cooper researcher Eric Ulis
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11/24/2021 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
The push to get more people vaccinated, 19 To Zero - Is it realistic?
Theresa Tang, Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer at 19 to Zero.
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11/24/2021 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
A new Sharon, Lois, & Bram album - the first in 21 years
We spoke with Sharon Hampson, one-third of the iconic children's music trio Sharon, Lois, and Bram. We were also joined by Sharon's daughter Randi Hampson, who co-produced the new album of previous unreleased music, "Sharon, Lois & Bram: Best of the Best Live"
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11/18/2021 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Patrick Bishop, "Operation Jubilee"
We spoke with military historian and best-selling author Patrick Bishop about his latest book, "Operation Jubilee: Dieppe, 1942: The Folly and the Sacrifice"
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11/8/2021 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Mo Gawdat: The threat - and opportunity - of "Scary Smart" A.I.
Today's guest:
Mo Gawdat, Author - "Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World" / Former Chief Business Officer for Google X / Author of best-seller "Solve for Happy"
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11/3/2021 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Is Alberta oil & gas being unfairly singled out at COP26?
We spoke with Cody Battershill, founder of Canada Action
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11/3/2021 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Joanna Chiu, "China Unbound"
We spoke with journalist and author Joanna Chiu about her new book, "China Unbound: A New World Disorder"
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11/2/2021 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Why it's time to raise the flag
We spoke with Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator, Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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11/2/2021 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Supreme Court sides with comedian Mike Ward; UCP MLA calls on Kenney to resign; Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
Today's guests:
Dwight Newman, Professor / Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law - University of Saskatchewan
Julius Grey, civil rights lawyer - Grey Casgrain / former law professor - McGill University
Leela Aheer, UCP MLA - Chestermere-Strathmore
Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
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10/30/2021 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Peter Edwards & Luis Nájera - "The Wolfpack"
We spoke with Peter Edwards & Luis Nájera, co-authors of "The Wolfpack: The Millennial Mobsters Who Brought Chaos and the Cartels to the Canadian Underworld"
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10/27/2021 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Energy Minister Sonya Savage on the release of the Allan inquiry report
We spoke with Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage
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10/21/2021 • 18 minutes, 31 seconds
Vehicle shortages; Inflation rate; Regulating the social media giants
Today's guests:
Stephanie Wallcraft, auto journalist / president - Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Charlie Angus, NDP MP - Timmins-James Bay Ontario
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10/20/2021 • 36 minutes, 24 seconds
Michael Coren, "The Rebel Christ"
We spoke with award-winning columnist and best-selling author Michael Coren about his new book, "The Rebel Christ"
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10/19/2021 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Ethan Lou, "Once a Bitcoin Miner"
We spoke with journalist and author Ethan Lou about his new book, "Once a Bitcoin Miner: Scandal and Turmoil in the Cryptocurrency Wild West"
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10/19/2021 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
The future of export pipelines
Today's guest:
Andrew Leach, energy economist / Associate Professor, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta
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10/13/2021 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Marie Henein, "Nothing But The Truth"; Concerns over Ivermectin use; Alberta's worsening wild pig problem
Today's guests:
Marie Henein, criminal defence attorney, author - "Nothing But the Truth"
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Infectious Diseases Doctor, University of Alberta
Dr. Ryan Brook, Associate Professor - Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan
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10/12/2021 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
How a 'no' vote in the equalization referendum can actually advance Alberta's interests
We spoke with Ken Boessenkool, J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University and Research Fellow at the CD Howe Institute. Ken was also one of the authors of the so-called "firewall letter" in 2001.
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10/12/2021 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Robby Soave, "Tech Panic"
We spoke with Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason magazine and author of the book "Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future"
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10/12/2021 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Peter Mansbridge, "Off the Record"; Alan Cross, "The Science of Song"; Alberta's privacy commissioner
Today's guests:
Peter Mansbridge, veteran and award-winning broadcast journalist / former chief correspondent for CBC News; former anchor of The National / author - "Off the Record"
Alan Cross, music journalist/broadcaster/historian / author - "The Science of Song: How and Why We Make Music"
Jill Clayton, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner
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10/8/2021 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
"Year of the Rocket"; Federal vaccine mandates; Calls for a curriculum re-do
Today's guests:
Paul Woods, Author - Year Of The Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, A Crooked Tycoon, And The Craziest Season In Football History
Justin Ling, freelance journalist
Dr. Brent Davis, Professor - Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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10/7/2021 • 40 minutes, 44 seconds
The case against permanent daylight time; Kenney's approval rating plunges; Canada invokes pipeline treaty in Line 5 dispute
Today's guests:
Dr. Mike Antle, Professor, Psychology Department - U of C / Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology / Full Member, Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Marc Henry, President - ThinkHQ Public Affairs, Inc.
Dennis McConaghy, former TC Energy executive / commentator & author on energy-climate policy in Canada
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10/6/2021 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
Political power shifting to the cities; Pandora Papers leaked; Calgary filmmaker Ted Stenson
Today's guests:
Ken Coates, Munk Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Professor and Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
D.T. Cochrane, economist with Canadians for Tax Fairness
Ted Stenson, Director - "Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game"
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10/4/2021 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds
Trudeau's Tofino trip; Antivirals for COVID-19; Rising natural gas prices; Free Alberta Strategy
Today's guests:
Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. She is a member of the Muskowekwan First Nation
Dr. Matthias Götte, Professor / Chair of medical microbiology and immunology - University of Alberta
Rory Johnston, Managing Director & Market Economist at Price Street
Barry Cooper, political science professor - University of Calgary
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10/2/2021 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
Ron James - "All Over the Map"
We spoke with comedian Ron James about his new book "All Over the Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road"
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9/29/2021 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
The 2 Michaels are home - now what?; Why suicides were down in Canada in 2020; A plea for conservative unity
Today's guests:
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University)
Dr.Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology - University of Toronto
Evan Menzies, senior campaign strategist with Crestview Strategy and former director of communications for the United Conservative Party and Wildrose caucus
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9/28/2021 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds
Political peril for the premier; Canada divided; Voter turnout concerns
Today's guests:
Licia Corbella, columnist - Postmedia
Andrew Potter, Associate Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy
Richard Johnston, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science - UBC
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9/22/2021 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
What next for the Conservative party and its leader?
We spoke with conservative analyst and commentator Alise Mills, senior associate with Sussex Strategy Group
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Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital
Duane Bratt, political science professor - Mount Royal University
Shaun Fluker, professor of law - University of Calgary
Ian Williams, award-winning author/poet, author - "Disorientation: Being Black in the World"
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9/21/2021 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
What next for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney?
Today's guests:
Rick Bell, columnist - Calgary Sun
Jen Gerson, journalist / co-founder - The Line
Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun
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9/20/2021 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
Remembering Norm Macdonald
We spoke with New York Times writer and comedy columnist Jason Zinoman about the life and legacy of comedy icon Norm Macdonald
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9/16/2021 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
The need for more & better debates; Alberta's COVID problem; Tracing the virus's origin; "Smells Like Teen Spirit" turns 30
Today's guests:
Andrew Coyne, columnist - Globe & Mail
Rachel Notley, Official Opposition Leader / NDP Leader / Former Premier
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist - Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan
Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host - The Ongoing History of New Music
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9/11/2021 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
Linden MacIntyre, "The Winter Wives"
We spoke with journalist and award-winning and best-selling author Linden MacIntyre about his new novel, "The Winter Wives"
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9/9/2021 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Steven Koonin - "Unsettled"
We spoke with Dr. Steven Koonin about his new book, "Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters." Dr. Koonin is a former Undersecretary for Science in the US Department of Energy under President Obama and is currently a Professor at New York University, with appointments in the Stern School of Business, the Tandon School of Engineering, and the Department of Physics
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9/9/2021 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Why emotion so often prevails in Canada's gun control debates
We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post
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9/8/2021 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds
Decision Canada: The View from the West
We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and Senior Associate - Sussex Strategy Group
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9/3/2021 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Why so many believe in miracle cures for COVID-19
We spoke with Dr. Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta
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9/3/2021 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Kids and mental health; Women in Afghanistan; Fluoride & cavities; Spending & deficits; Overdose awareness
Today's guests:
Dr. Kelly Schwartz, Registered Psychologist / Associate professor - School and Applied Child Psychology - University of Calgary
Dr. Lauryn Oates, Executive Director - Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
Dr. Lindsay McLaren, Professor - Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Jake Fuss, Senior Economist -Centre for Fiscal Studies (Fraser Institute)
Petra Schultz, Co-founder Moms Stop The Harm
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9/2/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
How Afghanistan was lost; Why the Liberals' campaign has sputtered; The case against re-naming Ryerson University
Today's guests:
Brad Taylor, Author of 15 New York Times bestsellers / security consultant / Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces
Paul Wells, Senior Writer at Maclean's magazine
Patrice Dutil, Professor of politics and public administration at Ryerson University / senior fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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8/28/2021 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman on the crisis in Afghanistan
We spoke with veteran Canadian journalist Kevin Newman, who's been working with the Veterans Transition Network. More of Kevin's dispatches on the situation in Afghanistan here, here, and here.
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8/26/2021 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Ottawa's efforts in Afghanistan may be too little, too late
Chris Ecklund, Founder - Canadian Heroes Foundation
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Today's guests:
Justin Ling, freelance journalist
John Van Sloten, Pastor - Marda Loop Church
Devon Greyson, Assistant Professor University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health
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Today's guests:
Hon. Erin O'Toole, Leader - Conservative Party of Canada
Dr. Lisa Barrett. Assistant professor - Division of Infectious Diseases , Department of Medicine , Department of Microbiology & Immunology - Dalhousie University
Alexandre Laurin, Director of Research - C.D. Howe Institute
Howard Levitt, employment & labour relations lawyer / Senior Partner - LSCS Law
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8/2/2021 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Why it's not up to the governor general to deny Trudeau an election
We spoke with Philippe Lagassé, associate professor and William and Jeanie Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / expert in executive power and legislative-executive relations in Westminster states
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7/30/2021 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Allan inquiry a dud?; How ridesharing saves lives; The pickup truck culture war
Today's guests:
Sandy Garossino, writer, researcher, former trial lawyer
Michael Anderson, Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics - University of California, Berkeley
Max Fawcett, writer and journalist
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Today's guests:
Dr. Lindsay Tedds, Associate Professor and Scientific Director, Fiscal and Economic PolicySchool of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Dr. Leah West, Assistant Professor & Associate Director (Admissions and Recruitment), Norman Paterson School of International Affairs - Carleton University
Tristin Hopper, Reporter - National Post
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7/27/2021 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
Saving Afghan interpreters; NXIVM's downfall; Working from home; Business-government vaccine partership; Calgary's downtown woes
Today's guests:
Dave Morrow, retired Canadian infantry officer / Veteran | Fitness coach | Entrepreneur
Rick Ross, Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute / Author - "Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out."
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice-President - Fraser Institute
Scott Crockatt, Vice President, Communications & External Relations - Business Council of Alberta / also with (Industry for Vaccination) IFV Coalition
Susan Thompson, Insight Manager (Alberta) - Avison Young
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7/25/2021 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Case against vaccine passports; Court victory for free expression; Why WestJet rejected a bailout
Today's guests:
Joanna Baron, Executive Director - Canadian Constitution Foundation
Marty Moore, Barrister and Solicitor - Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Karl Moore, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization - Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
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7/22/2021 • 34 minutes, 8 seconds
No new fighter jets?; Billionaires in space; How church arsons are huring reconciliation; Return to the flat tax?
Today's guests:
Tamara Lorincz, PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University / Fellow - Canadian Foreign Policy Institute
Dr. Katie Mack, astrophysicist and assistant professor of astronomy at North Carolina State University / author - "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)"
Dr. Brian Bird, assistant professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC
Dr. Ergete Ferede, professor of economics - MacEwan University
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7/21/2021 • 46 minutes, 2 seconds
Ross Rebagliati on Sha'Carri Richardson suspension; Legality of "vaccine passports"; Cold War with China?
Today's guests:
Ross Rebagliati, Canadian Olympic gold medalist snowboarder / Cannabis entrepreneur / Founder and CEO of Ross'Gold
Bryan Thomas, Senior Research Associate & Adjunct Professor, Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics, University of Ottawa
Balkan Devlen, Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Adjunct Research Professor at Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
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7/20/2021 • 38 minutes, 48 seconds
Investigating / covering foreign fighters; More unmarked burial sites found at residential schools; Rising oil prices; Hate speech vs. free speech; Mixing vaccines
Today's guests:
Stewart Bell, National Online Journalist, Investigative - Global NewsDr. Leah West, Assistant professor of International Affairs (National Security and Intelligence) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
James Daschuk, assistant professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies - University of Regina
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and a Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy
Cara Zwibel, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Dr. Gerald Evans, Chair, Division of Infectious Disease, Queen's University
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6/25/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Paul Bernardo denied parole; Single-event sports betting legalized; New hate speech law coming
Today's guests:
Tim Danson, longtime lawyer for the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy
Paul Burns, President & CEO - Canadian Gaming Association
Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation
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6/23/2021 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
Passage of Bill C-10; Hotel quarantine on its way out; Winston Churchill statues
Today's guests:
Michael Geist, Law professor / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law - University of Ottawa
Matt Gurney, Columnist - National Post
Mark Milke, Author / columnist / researcher / President - Sir Winston Churchill Society Calgary
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6/23/2021 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Chris Sankey on reconciliation; Liberals found in contempt of Parliament; Invest Alberta's outgoing CEO; Canadians' views on racism; Combating forced labour
Today's guests:
Chris Sankey, prominent Indigenous business leader / senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / former elected Councillor for the Lax Kw’alaams Band.
Michael Chong, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs / MP Wellington - Halton Hills
David Knight Legg, Outgoing CEO - Invest Alberta Corp.
David Korzinski, Research Director of the Angus Reid Institute
Lori Waller, Communications Officer - Above Ground
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6/22/2021 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
Canada's QAnon "Queen"; Vancouver scraps honours programs; Calgary considers "fair deal" vote; Canada's data gap
Today's guests:
Mack Lamoureux, Reporter - Vice News
Dr. Anna Stokke, Professor & Chair, Department of Mathematics & Statistics - University of Winnipeg / Co-founder & President of non-profit Archimedes Math Schools / Co-founder of the advocacy group WISE Math
Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor - Ward 9
Dr. Michael Wolfson, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and an elected member of the International Statistical Institute.
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6/21/2021 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Understanding Equalization, Senate election; Recapping G7 & NATO summits
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and a Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy
Laila Goodridge, UCP MLA Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent
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6/17/2021 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds
Notwithstanding clause; Indigenous energy partnerships; Banff welcomes back tourists; Prioritizing outdoor rec for kids
Today's guests:
Peter L. Biro, Founder - Section1.ca, a democracy and civics education advocacy organization, / Editor, “Constitutional Democracy Under Stress: A Time For Heroic Citizenship.”
Dale Swampy, President - National Coalition of Chiefs
Karen Sorenson, Mayor - Town of Banff
Dr. Renee Farrell, Calgary Pediatrician
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6/17/2021 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Ending live horse exports; Variants vs. vaccines; London, ON suspect charged with terrorism; CFL season set for August
Today's guests:
Jann Arden, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee / award-winning singer wongwriterSinikka Crosland, President of the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta
Stewart Bell, National Online Journalist, Investigative - Global News
Mark Stephen, Play-by-Play voice of the Calgary Stampeders on 770 CHQR
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6/15/2021 • 49 minutes
Vaccine access and equity; Avoiding a 4th wave; Keystone XL's official demise; Ethics Committee report on WE Charity scandal
Today's guests:
Dr. Gabriel Fabreau, Calgary physician / assistant professor and clinical researcher - Cumming School of Medicine, Univeristy of Calgary
Dr. Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health / Epidemiologist / Professor - Department of Mathematics / Faculty of Science - Simon Fraser Univesity
James Coleman, Professor of Law (focus on energy policy and law) - Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law
Chris Warkentin, Conservative MP - Grande Prairie-Mackenzie / Chair - Commons Ethics Committee
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6/10/2021 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds
When a hate crime becomes terrorism; ending hotel quarantine; opening Canada-US border; Who was Egerton Ryerson?; finding missing WW2 Canadian bomber crew
Today's guests:
Dr. Leah West, Assistant professor of International Affairs (National Security and Intelligence) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Dr. David Naylor, member - federal expert advisory panel / Co-chair - Covid-19 Immunity Task Force / Professor of Medicine and President Emeritus, University of Toronto
Mark Agnew, Vice President of Policy and International Affairs - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Patrice Dutil, Professor, Department of Politics and Public Administration - Ryerson University / Senior Fellow, Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History, University of Toronto / Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
David O'Keefe, Military Historian / best-selling author/ Prof of History / Documentarian / Author of numerous books, most recently "Seven Days in Hell: Canada's Battle for Normandy and the Rise of the Black Watch Snipers"
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Today's guests:
Bill Bewick, Executive Director - Fairness Alberta
Andrew Douglas, Publisher - Frank Magazine (Atlantic)
Nathan Mison, Chair of the Canada Working Group / Chair of the Alberta Cannabis Council / CEO and Founder of Diplomat Consulting
Samir Kayande, independent business strategy consultant with 25 years of energy expertise
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6/7/2021 • 48 minutes, 15 seconds
Shutting down debate on C-10; Moving forward on reconciliation; Alberta economy update; Premier's skypalace controversy
Today's guests:
Michael Geist, Professor of Law / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa
Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. She is from the Muskowekwan First Nation and is a consultant and operations analyst for natural resource projects in Western Canada
Mike Holden, Vice President, Policy & Chief Economist - Business Council of Alberta
Lorne Gunter, Columnist - Edmonton Sun
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6/7/2021 • 45 minutes, 59 seconds
Canada and the Vietnam War; Removing memorials; Calls for ICC residential schools investigation; Mixing second vaccine doses; Pushing back on Halifax library boycotti
Today's guests:
John Boyko, Author - "The Devil's Trick: How Canada Fought the Vietnam War"
Ken Coates, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow in Aboriginal and Northern Canadian Issues / Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Donna Kennedy-Glans, Lawyer / Former MLA & cabinet minister
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Associate Professor in the department of Medicine and Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta
Adam Zivo, Digital Content Producer / Writer / LGBTQ activist
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6/4/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
Steve Patterson, "Dad Up"
We spoke with author and comedian Steve Patterson about his new book "Dad Up: Long-Time Comedian, First-Time Father"
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6/3/2021 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
Single doses for COVID survivors; ending hotel quarantine; finding the upper limit of human longevity
Today's guests:
Dr. Anthony Harris, Professor, Epidemiology and Public Health - University of Maryland School of Medicine
Michelle Rempel-Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary-Nose Hill / Shadow Minister for Health
Dr. Andre Gudkov, Senior vice president and chair of the Department of Cell Stress Biology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
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6/1/2021 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
Legal challenge to outdoor sports restrictions
We spoke with Greg Dunn, Defence lawyer / senior and managing partner - Dunn & Associates
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6/1/2021 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Why so many children died at residential schools; Changes to hotel quarantine program; UFO video debunking; Sports tourism industry
Today's guests:
Tristin Hopper, National Post
Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director - Canadian Constitution Foundation
Mick West, Author, debunker / Author - "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect"
Grant MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer - Sport Tourism Canada
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5/31/2021 • 54 minutes, 34 seconds
Canada's national security threats; Calgary Stampede update; shorter vaccine intervals for older Canadians; Canadian Association of Energy Contractors
Today's guests:
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / Author - "Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada's National Security"
Kristina Barnes, Manager - Communications and Media Relations at The Calgary Stampede
Dr. Nathan Stall, Geriatrician at Sinai Health in Toronto / Assistant scientific director of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table
Mark Scholz, CEO - Canadian Association of Energy Contractors
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5/28/2021 • 46 minutes, 52 seconds
Teachers vs. education minister; Alberta universities / China; defending vaccine patents; UFO media frenzy
Today's guests:
Jason Schilling, president - Alberta Teachers' Association
Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta Minister of Advanced Education
Richard C. Owens, Senior fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / adjunct professor of law at the University of Toronto
Jason Colavito, Author & researcher /
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5/26/2021 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Inside story of new Tragically Hip album; Judge finds Iran guilty of terrorism; Security concerns over virus research; PHAC flip-flops on vaccines/border; Privacy Commissioner on vaccine passports
Today's guests:
Alan Cross, music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host - The Ongoing History of New Music podcast
Mark Arnold, Toronto-based lawyer, certified specialist in civil litigation (represented four families of those killed aboard Flight 752)
Andy Ellis, Ellis Global Risk Assessment / former CSIS assistant director of operations
Matt Gurney, National Post columnist
Jill Clayton, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner
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5/22/2021 • 58 minutes, 28 seconds
Can Quebec amend the constitution?; Concern over Bill C-10; Line 5 & Canadian energy policy; ending federal transfers
Today's guests:
Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Chair, Graduate Studies / Associate Professor - Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo
Emily Laidlaw, Associate Professor - Faculty of Law / Canada Research Chair - Cybersecurity Law, University of Calgary
Ted Morton, Fellow at the School of Public Policy / Former Alberta finance minister
Robert Gagné, Director of the Centre for Productivity and Prosperity – Walter J. Somers Foundation at HEC Montréal
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5/20/2021 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Alberta backs down on drone surveillance; Vaccine incentives; the need for an optimistic re-opening roadmap
Today's guests:
Peter McCaffrey, President - Alberta Institute
Brian Dijkema, Vice President of External Affairs at Cardus
Diane J Brisebois, President / CEO - Retail Council of Canada
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5/20/2021 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Investigating the origins of COVID-19; Anti-vaxxers - the disinformation dozen; Canada and the arms trade
Today's guests:
Dr. David N. Fisman, Professor in the Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Imran Ahmed, CEO - Centre for Countering Digital Hate
Christian Leuprecht, Munk Senior Fellow in Security and Defence at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Class of 1965 Professor in Leadership, Department of Political Science and Economics, Royal Military College
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5/19/2021 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
Advice for Premier Kenney; Cancel the Olympics; Preventable Pandemic; Antisemitism on Canadian streets
Today's guests:
Ken Bossenkool, J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice, Max Bell School of Public Policy - McGill University / Research Fellow - CD Howe Institute
Jules Boykoff, Professor and Department Chair - Pacific University in Oregon, Department of Politics and Government
Dr. Joanne Liu, McGill University’s School of Population and Global Healthfocusing on pandemic and health emergencies / Canadian representative on the WHO's Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Sophie Helpard, Director of Government Relations - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
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5/18/2021 • 53 minutes, 42 seconds
UCP caucus discontent; celebrating AZ vax recipients; Canadians still love beef... for now; CCLA on pandemic fines
Today's guests:
Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun
Blake Shaffer, Assistant Professor - Department of Economics, University of Calgary
Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, Director- Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab
Abby Deshman, Director of the CCLA's Criminal Justice Program
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Today's guests:
Brad Sorenson, CEO - Providence Therapeutics
Dennis Mcconaghy, Former Executive Vice-President at TransCanada Corporation. -Author and Energy commentator ( doce.ca )
Eric Nuttall, Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager- Ninepoint LP
Dr. Harry Rakowski, Clinician Investigator, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI)
Dr. Zain Chagla, Assistant Professor of Medicine at McMaster University / Doctor specializing in internal medicine, tropical medicine, and infectious diseases
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5/13/2021 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
Hitting pause on C-10; disaster averted with returning Chinese rocket; getting to herd immunity; hunting vaccines in Alberta
Today's guests:
Michael Geist, Law Professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa
Jonathan McDowell, Astronomer - Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics.
Ashleigh Tuite, epidemiologist and mathematical modeller with the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Janaya Matheson, Alberta Vaccine Hunters
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5/11/2021 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds
Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers
We spoke with Calgary-based author Marcello Di Cintio about his latest book "Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers"
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5/10/2021 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
Opposition reaction to new restrictions; Pfizer approved for teens; C-10 concerns; Alberta's fiscal foundation
Today's guests:
Rachel Notley, NDP Leader / Official Opposition Leader/ former premier
Dr. Jim Kellner, pediatrician and subspecialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services for the Calgary Zone
Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute / former CRTC vice-chair
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy
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5/6/2021 • 47 minutes, 25 seconds
NACI's new recommendations; teachers & vaccines; Line 5's future; Trudeau's misguided apology; universities & China; gun registry data
Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital / Dept, of Medicine - University of Toronto
Jason Schilling, President - Alberta Teachers Association
Joe Comartin, Consul General of Canada in Detroit
Michael Petrou, editor-in-chief at Open Canada / adjunct professor of history at Carleton University
Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow, Institute of Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa, Advisory Board Member, Canada China ForumCanadian International Council (NCR) Board
Edward Burlew, defence attorney
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5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
C-10's regulatory overreach; Defence Minister avoids accountability; concerns over Canada's Beijing via office; vaccine tourism; 50th anniversary of Kingston Pen riot
Today's guests:
Michael Geist, Professor of Law / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law - University of Ottawa
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Jenny Kwan, NDP shadow minister for Citizenship & Immigration, MP - Vancoiuver-East
Tristin Hopper, columnist - National Post
Catherine Fogarty, Author - "Murder on the Inside: The True Story of the Deadly Riot at Kingston Penitentiary"
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5/2/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 19 seconds
C-10 and free speech; teens and vaccines; national security implications of COVID-19; rapid testing; incredible cephalopods
Today's guests:
Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
Dr. Jim Kellner, pediatrician and subspecialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services for the Calgary Zone
Dr. Leah West, Assistant professor of International Affairs (National Security and Intelligence) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / co-editor - "Stress Tested: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Canadian National Security."
Ken Kobly, President and CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Dr Jennifer Mather, Professor at the University of Lethbridge (Expertise -Behaviour of cephalopod molluscs) / Scientific adviser - "My Octopus Teacher" (winner of Academy Award for Best Documentary)
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4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
"Empire of Pain" - The Sacklers, Oxycontin, and the opioid epidemic
We spoke with award-winning author and journalist Patrick Radden Keefe about his new book "Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty"
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4/27/2021 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Frustration as city of Calgary blocks rebuild of burnt restaurant
(UPDATE ON THIS STORY HERE)
Today's guests:
John Shim, son of DQ franchisees Jukyung and Heesin Shim
Licia Corbella, columnist - Calgary Herald
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4/24/2021 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
CFL's plans for a season; Banff's pandemic response; where Canada's COVID cases came from; wireless policy
Today's guests:
Mark Stephen, play-by-play voice of the Calgary Stampeders on 770 CHQR
Karen Sorenson, Mayor of Banff
Angela McLaughlin, UBC Doctoral Student
Dr. Leonard Waverman, Co-chair of the C.D. Howe Institute’s Telecommunications Policy Working Group / dean of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University
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4/23/2021 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Danielle Kubes: The case against universal childcare
Danielle Kubes Millenal personal finance expert guests on "Afternoons" with Rob Breakenridge
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4/22/2021 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Federal budget; AstraZeneca eligibility; vaccine shoppers; Ontario's political turmoil
Today's guests:
Ken Coates, Munk Senior Fellow at MLI, the Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital
Jen Gerson, Journalist, writer, Co-founder of The Line
Matt Gurney, Columnist - National Post
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4/20/2021 • 52 minutes, 41 seconds
Campus free speech; Canada-China-Taiwan; How to make this "The Last Lockdown"
Today's guests:
Lindsay Shepherd, Author - "Diversity and Exclusion: Confronting the Campus Free Speech Crisis"
Josh Rogin, Washington Post Columnist (covering foreign policy and national security)
Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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4/20/2021 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Work on Calgary event centre paused
Guests: Mayoral candidate and Ward 11 Coun. Jeromy Farkas, mayoral candidate and Ward 3 Coun. Jyoti Gondek
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4/15/2021 • 22 minutes, 56 seconds
Understanding rare blood clots; vaccines & immunity; Canada #1; Federal $$ for Air Canada; Alberta's conservative infighting
Today's guests:
Dr Theodore Warkentin, clinical and laboratory hematologist and transfusion medicine director at Hamilton General Hospital / Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, and the Department of Medicine, at McMaster University
Dr. Eleanor Fish, Professor of Immunology - University of Toronto
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, ssociate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta
Kevin Drew, U.S. News' assistant managing editor for international news
Karl Moore, Associate Professor of Strategy & Organization - Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science - Mount Royal University
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4/15/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Vaccines weaken the case for lockdowns; Radical resolutions at NDP convention; Premier Kenney's political woes
Today's guests:
Dr. Matt Strauss, critical care physician, assistant professor of medicine at Queen’s University
Terry Glavin, author/journalist/columnist
Lorne Gunter, Columnist - Edmonton Sun
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4/12/2021 • 40 minutes, 34 seconds
Revisiting Northern Gateway?; Green transition impact on jobs; Alberta's rising covid numbers; "Buy American" & protectionism
Today's guests:
David Knight Legg - chairman of the ESG Working Group of the Province of Alberta and CEO of Invest Alberta Corporation
Francis Fong - managing director and senior economist with TD Economics
Dr. Joe Vipond, Calgary ER doctor
Scott Lincicome - Senior Fellow of Economic Studies at the CATO Institute
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4/6/2021 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
Vaping & smoking: reverse gateway?; AstraZeneca vaccine update; hot housing market; the case for stimulus
Today's guests:
Prof. Ian Irvine, Professor of Economics at Concordia University / Research Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute
Dr. Craig Jenne, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology Immunology and Infectious Diseases at The University of Calgary
Robert Kavcic, Director and Senior Economist - BMO Capital Markets
Craig Alexander, Chief Economist and Executive Advisor - Deloitte Canada
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4/1/2021 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
Alberta curriculum changes; Alberta doctors reject government's offer; Childcare & economic recovery
Today's guests:
Dr. Carla Peck, Professor, Faculty of Education - Elementary Education, University of Alberta
Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies, physician, author, mathematics advocate
Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, associate professor in the faculty of law and Cumming School of Medicine - University of Calgary
Ken Boessenkool, Research Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute / J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
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Today's guests:
Dwight Newman, Professor of Law, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law - University of Saskatchewan / Munk Senior Fellow (Constitutional law) with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Avery Broderick, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo and an Associate Faculty Member at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Kelly Sundberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University
Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post Columnist / Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill
Alla Drigola, Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Small Business Policy - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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3/26/2021 • 58 minutes, 33 seconds
AstraZeneca confusion; Canada sanctions Chinese officials; More oil-by-rail?; the future of movie theatres
Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician / Clinician Investigator with Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at The Macdonald Laurier Institute / Director of DisinfoWatch.org
Rory Johnston, managing director and market economist at Price Street Inc
Victor Stiff, Senior Critic -That Shelf
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3/24/2021 • 43 minutes, 50 seconds
Put consumers first; WE Charity testimony; Canada-China and the two Michaels
Today's guests;
Andrew Coyne - Globe & Mail columnist
Jesse Brown, Publisher/Host, CANADALAND and Short Cuts
Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow - Institute of Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa
Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior fellow and director of the Indo-Pacific program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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3/23/2021 • 48 minutes, 22 seconds
Montana's attorney general on the 21-state lawsuit to block Keystone cancellation
We spoke with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen
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3/19/2021 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Vaccines: AstraZeneca update; anniversary of first vaccine clinical trial
Today's guests:
Derek Lowe: Medical chemist / drug discovery researcher / author of the In The Pipeline blog
Tara Haelle: science journalist, public speaker, and author of Vaccination Investigation
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3/19/2021 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Julia Barnes, "Bright Green Lies"
We spoke with environmentalist and filmmaker Julia Barnes about her new documentary "Bright Green Lies"
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3/19/2021 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Kaleb Dahlgren - "Crossroads"
We spoke with former Humboldt Broncos assistant captain and bus crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren about his new book "Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco"
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3/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Fukushima anniversary; proposal to raise Alberta highway speed limits; the problem with minimum wage as an anti-poverty tool
Today's guests:
Doug Saunders, columnist - The Globe & Mail
Searle Turton - UCP MLA Spruce Grove - Stony Plain
Phillip Cross, Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute
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3/12/2021 • 40 minutes, 8 seconds
Concern raised over 16-week vaccine dose interval
We spoke with Dr. Eleanor Fish, Professor, Department of Immunology - University of Toronto / Canada Research Chair in Women's Health & Immunobiology / Senior Scientist, Toronto General Research Institute, University Health Network
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3/11/2021 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
What Calgarians need to know about the "Guidebook for Great Communities"
We spoke with Andre Chabot, former city councillor and current city council candidate for Ward 10
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3/11/2021 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Bolstering vaccine development; Removing the monarchy (no easy task); Heritage Minister vs. Facebook
Today's guests:
Brad Sorenson, Founder & CEO - Providence Therapeutics
Philippe Lagasse, Associate professor and William and Jeanie Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Michael Geist, law professor - University of Ottawa / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law
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3/10/2021 • 38 minutes, 41 seconds
Avi Loeb, "Extraterrestrial"; Line 5 facing shutdown; Canada ranks low in "COVID Misery Index"
Today's guests:
Abraham (Avi) Loeb, Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University, chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy, founding director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative, and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation / Author - "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
Dennis McConaghy, former executive - TC Energy / Author - "Breakdown – The Pipeline Debate and the Threat to Canada’s Future"
Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and Economics, Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University of Newfoundland / data analyst - Macdonald-Laurier Institute "COVID Misery Index"
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3/9/2021 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
Reactions to today's show
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2/26/2021 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Travis Toews: Breaking down Alberta's 2021 budget
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2/26/2021 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Fraser Institute on Canadians pay the price for mounting government debt
Jake Fuss, senior economist with the Fraser Institute
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2/26/2021 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Breaking down Alberta's budget 2021
Trevor Tombe, Associate professor of economics, University of Calgary, Research Fellow, School of Public Policy
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2/26/2021 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Another Black Muslim woman threatened at Edmonton transit station.
Mustafa Farooq, CEO, National Council of Canadian Muslims
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2/26/2021 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Today's show: Vaccine appointment issues, should Alberta care homes relax restrictions on visitors, and how the new quarantine hotel program works
Today's guests: Michael Janz, Edmonton Public School Board Trustee, Ward F, Kory Mathewson, a Research Scientist with DeepMind and a Lab Scientist with the Creative Destruction Lab, Dr. Lynora Saxinger, infectious disease doctor & associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, Sol Zia, executive director of the Calgary Hotel Association, Martin Olszynski, associate professor of environmental and natural resources law and policy at the University of Calgary, and James Zelazo, Badlands Motorsports CFO.
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2/25/2021 • 2 hours, 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Contentious $500M motor sports racing park near southern Alberta hamlet seeks en
James Zelazo, Badlands Motorsports CFO
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2/25/2021 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
Alberta arguing in court that Bill C-69 is unconstitutional
Martin Olszynski, associate professor of environmental and natural resources law and policy at the University of Calgary
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2/25/2021 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
A breakdown of how the quarantine program works
Sol Zia, executive director of the Calgary Hotel Association
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2/25/2021 • 19 minutes, 40 seconds
Reactions to today's show
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2/25/2021 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Should Alberta care homes be more open to visitors now that residents have been
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, infectious disease doctor & associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta
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2/25/2021 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
Website issues, why they happen and helping Albertans book vaccine appointments
Kory Mathewson, a Research Scientist with DeepMind and a Lab Scientist with the Creative Destruction Lab
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2/25/2021 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Long time EPSB trustee won’t seek re-election
Michael Janz, Edmonton Public School Board Trustee, Ward F
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2/25/2021 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Today's show: Vaccine questions, Trudeau and Biden meet virtually for 1st bilateral meeting, and a new 50/50 lottery for junior hockey in Alberta
Today's guests: Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious disease specialist in Hamilton and an associate professor at McMaster University, Janice MacKinnon, a fellow with the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, & a former Saskatchewan finance minister, Dr. Donald Abelson, Director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US relations & a Political Science professor at St. Francis Xavier University, Ryan Bartoshyk, the Commissioner of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and Amanda Hall, a geophysicist and CEO of Summit Nanotech.
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2/24/2021 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 12 seconds
How a Calgary geophysicist is leading the way to 'greener' lithium mining
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2/24/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Reactions to today's show
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2/24/2021 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Ryan Bartoshyk: New 50 50 lottery for junior hockey in Alberta
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2/24/2021 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Dr. Donald Abelson: Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden meet virtually for 1st bilateral
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2/24/2021 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
MacKinnon In a pandemic, there are higher priorities than considering new taxes
Janice MacKinnon, Fellow with the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary & former Saskatchewan finance minister
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2/24/2021 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
Vaccine questions, one dose Vs. two and vaccinations for those previously infect
Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious disease specialist in Hamilton and an associate professor at McMaster University
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2/24/2021 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Today's show: What's best for Lucy the elephant, Canada's recognition of China's treatment of Uyghurs, and breaking into people's dreams
Guests: Gary Dewar, Director, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Relations at Carleton University, James Trottier with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and a lawyer & former career Canadian diplomat, Dwayne Winseck, a professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University, and Ken Paller, a professor of psychology at Northwestern University.
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2/23/2021 • 2 hours, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
Reactions to today's show
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2/23/2021 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
Scientists have discovered how to break into people’s dreams and leave them mess
Ken Paller, One of the authors of the study and professor of psychology at Northwestern University
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2/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
Why Canada should take a critical look at Australia's internet regulations
Dwayne Winseck, Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University
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2/23/2021 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
What is happening in Myanmar?
James Trottier, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, lawyer & former career Canadian diplomat
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2/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 18 seconds
What are the implications of Canada recognizing China's treatment of Uyghurs a g
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
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2/23/2021 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Jane Goodall reverses stance on what’s best for Lucy the elephant
Gary Dewar, Director, Edmonton Valley Zoo
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2/23/2021 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
Today's show: Minister for Labour & Immigration Jason Copping, 1983's close call with a nuclear war, and single-event sports betting
Guests: Edmonton mayoral candidate Diana Steele, Jason Copping, Minister for Labour & Immigration, MLA for Calgary-Varsity, Tom Nichols, a Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College, Dr. Louis Francesutti, and emergency physician and professor of public health at University of Alberta, Paul Burns with the Canadian Gaming Association, Dr. Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, and Ed Pajor, the Anderson-Chisholm Chair of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and member of the Calgary Stampede’s Animal Care Advisory Panel.
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2/22/2021 • 2 hours, 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Calgary Stampede animal welfare study
Ed Pajor, Anderson-Chisholm Chair of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, member of the Calgary Stampede’s Animal Care Advisory Panel
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2/22/2021 • 24 minutes
Should supreme court justices have to be bilingual?
Dr. Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo
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2/22/2021 • 19 minutes, 4 seconds
Single-event sports betting
Paul Burns, Canadian Gaming Association
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2/22/2021 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Hardwired How Our Instincts to Be Healthy are Making Us Sick
Dr. Louis Francesutti, Emergency physician and professor of public health at University of Alberta
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2/22/2021 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
The world came very, very close to nuclear war in 1983
Tom Nichols, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College
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2/22/2021 • 19 minutes, 25 seconds
Albertans frustrated by critical worker benefit program.
Jason Copping, Minister for Labour & Immigration, MLA for Calgary-Varsity
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2/22/2021 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Edmonton mayoral candidate Diana Steele
Diana Steele, president, Crestwood Community League, Edmonton mayoral candidate
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2/22/2021 • 19 minutes, 38 seconds
Brantt Myhres, "Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction"
We spoke with former NHL enforcer Brantt Myhres about his new book "Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction"
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2/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Senate debate, vote on C-7 (assisted dying legislation)
We spoke with Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons
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2/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Why the Texas grid failed - and what Alberta can learn from it
We spoke with Blake Shaffer, assistant professor in the department of economics and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
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2/18/2021 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Alberta's spending & revenue problems; responding to federal gun bill; 911 dispatch dispute; asymptomatic COVID testing
Today's guests:
Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta
Michaela Glasgo, UCP MLA - Brooks-Medicine Hat
Don Scott, Mayor - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson, infectious disease physician with the University of CalgaryCumming School of Medicine
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2/18/2021 • 47 minutes, 40 seconds
Business Council of Alberta makes the case for a fiscally sustainable Alberta
Guest: Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta
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2/17/2021 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Liberals' gun control bill; COVID-19 Recovery Leadership Council; Credibility Crisis in Christianity; vaccine availability; how to combat hostage diplomacy
Today's guests:
Matt Gurney, Columnist- National Post
Perrin Beatty, President & CEO - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Rev. Dr. Tim Callaway, Pastor - Daybreak Community Church / Author - "God is Loser Friendly – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Me"
Mike Kuzmickas, CEO - Ichor Blood Services
Sarah Teich, international human rights lawyer, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a legal adviser to the Canadian Coalition Against Terror
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2/16/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
What's behind the sports trading card boom?
We spoke with Dave Amerman, auction director at Goldin Auctions
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2/13/2021 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Brad Sorenson, Providence Therapeutics
We spoke with Providence Therapeutics CEO Brad Sorenson about the development of their coronavirus vaccine and the significance of the 2-million dose order placed by Manitoba
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2/13/2021 • 20 minutes, 47 seconds
Business Council of Canada; COVID Immunity Task Force; countering China's disinformation; electric cars; Rock Hall of Fame
Today's guests:
Goldy Hyder, President and CEO - Business Council of Canada
Dr. Tim Evans, Executive Director - COVID-19 Immunity Task Force
Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org / Senior Fellow at The Macdonald Laurier Institute
Warren Mabee, Canada Research Chair / Professor / Director - Queen's University's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy
Alan Cross, music writer, historian, broadcaster / Author - A Journal of Musical Things / Host - The Ongoing History of New Music podcast
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2/11/2021 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Vaccines & variants; Canada's vaccine supply; Alberta reverses on coal policy; airline industry struggles
Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist- Toronto General Hospital
Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Associate Editor - Maclean's magazine
Katie Morrison, Conservation Director with CPAWS Southern Alberta(Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society)
Isabelle Dostaler, Dean of Business at Memorial University of Newfoundland and expert in aviation management
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2/8/2021 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, "Can You Hear Me Now?"
We spoke with former Member of Parliament Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her new book "Can You Hear Me Now?"
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2/6/2021 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Proud Boys, other groups, added to Canada's list of banned terrorist entities
We spoke with Dr. Leah West, Assistant Professor & Associate Director (Admissions and Recruitment) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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2/3/2021 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
Does Canada need tighter regulation around the short-selling of stocks?
We spoke with Paul Davis, Partner, Capital Markets & Securities - McMillan LLP
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2/3/2021 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Allan inquiry questions; GameStop short squeeze; Dyatlov Pass mystery
Today's guests:
Sandy Garossino, writer, researcher, columnist, and lawyer
Russell Starr, entrepreneur and financial professional / President & CEO, Director - Trillium Gold Mines Inc.
Keith McCloskey, author of "Mountain of the Dead: The Dyatlov Pass Incident" as well as "Journey to Dyatlov Pass"
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2/3/2021 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
The GameStop short squeeze exposes the market's unlevel playing field
We spoke with Russell Starr, entrepreneur and financial professional / President & CEO, Director - Trillium Gold Mines Inc.
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2/2/2021 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Dyatlov Pass: Mystery Solved?
We spoke with Keith McCloskey, author of "Mountain of the Dead: The Dyatlov Pass Incident" as well as "Journey to Dyatlov Pass"
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2/2/2021 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
What's really going on with Alberta's public inquiry into foreign funding of environmental groups?
We spoke with writer, researcher, columnist, and lawyer Sandy Garossino
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2/2/2021 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
How internet culture turned the stock market on its head
We spoke with Jamie Cohen, Digital Culture Expert / Contributor, Forbes / Adj Assistant Professor, CUNY Queens College, Media Studies
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1/28/2021 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Canada’s Vaccine Development Capacity: Where Did We Go Wrong?
We spoke with Paul Lucas, former President and CEO at GlaxoSmithKline
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1/28/2021 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
What's at stake ahead of a possible federal election?
We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate at Sussex Strategy Group
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1/27/2021 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Will the Tokyo Olympics proceed? Should they?
We spoke with Jules Boykoff, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Politics and Government - Pacific University in Oregon / author of four books on the Olympic Games and the IOC
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1/26/2021 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Science Up First: fighting back against COVID-19 misinformation
We spoke with Timothy Caulfield, co-founder - Science Up First campaign / Professor, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy / Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
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1/26/2021 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
Developing a made-in-Canada vaccine - in Calgary
We spoke with Brad Sorenson, Founder & CEO of Providence Therapeutics as well as Brad Stevens, President & CEO Northern RNA Inc.
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1/26/2021 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Science Up First; Made-in-Canada vaccine; Olympic uncertainty, confusion, and controversy
Today's guests:
Timothy Caulfield, co-founder - Science Up First campaign / Professor, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy / Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
Brad Sorenson, Founder & CEO of Providence TherapeuticsBrad Stevens, President & CEO Northern RNA Inc.
Jules Boykoff, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Politics and Government - Pacific University in Oregon / author of four books on the Olympic Games and the IOC
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1/26/2021 • 47 minutes, 35 seconds
Rapid testing; encouraging vaccine/treatment developments; why having no GG is a problem
Today's guests:
Sandy White, entrepreneur, former political advisor and co-founder of Rapid Test & Trace https://rapidtestandtrace.ca/
Dr Raywat Deonandan, Epidemiologist & Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada
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1/25/2021 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
KXL: An environmentalist makes the case for the project; an international trade lawyer looks at next steps
Today's guests:
Blair King, environmental scientist (achemistinlangley.net)
Robert Glasgow, International trade and investment lawyer / Partner- McCarthy Tétrault
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1/22/2021 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
The need for more rapid testing; what next for QAnon conspiracy movement?; evidence of economically rational behaviour in primates
Today's guests
Dr. Lisa Barrett, Assistant professor - Division of Infectious Diseases , Department of Medicine , Department of Microbiology & Immunology , Department of Pathology - Dalhousie University
Justin Ling, Freelance investigative journalist
Dr. Jean-Baptiste Leca, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology - University of Lethbridge
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1/21/2021 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds
Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 5
Welcome to part one of Mental Health on the Front Lines, Laura Szarka, a former paramedic in Calgary, and Scott Cowan with the Calgary Fire Department. Hosted by Jordan Witzel.
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1/20/2021 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 4
Welcome to part one of Mental Health on the Front Lines, with guests Dr. Marie Claire Bourque, the head of mental health and peak performance with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Dr. Darren Markland, an intensive care physician and nephrologist at the Royal Alex in Edmonton. Hosted by Jordan Witzel.
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1/20/2021 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 3
Welcome to part one of Mental Health on the Front Lines, with guests Dr. Patrick Smith, the president and CEO of the Centre of Excellence and a former national CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Steve Critchley, a Canadian military veteran and founder of Can Praxis Equine Therapy. Hosted by Jordan Witzel.
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1/20/2021 • 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 2
Welcome to part one of Mental Health on the Front Lines, with guests Dr. John Whelan, a Clinical psychologist, and Maryann Barber, a retired Canadian Armed Forces Nursing Officer. Hosted by Jordan Witzel.
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1/20/2021 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 1
Welcome to part one of Mental Health on the Front Lines, with guests Dr. Shana Prinsloo, a Clinical psychologist in Calgary and police chief Mark Neufeld. Hosted by Jordan Witzel.
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1/20/2021 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
The end for KXL?; Concern over virus variants; Standing up to Putin; O'Toole calls out the far right
Today's guests:
Dennis McConaghy, former TC Energy executive and author on climate policy. His latest book is "BREAKDOWN – The Pipeline Debate and the Threat to Canada’s Future"
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Assistant Professor (Viral Pathogenesis), Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba / Canada Research Chair – Molecular pathogenesis of emerging & re-emerging viruses
Marcus Kolga, Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and director of DisinfoWatch.org
Andrew MacDougall, Director, Trafalgar Strategy / former communications director for Prime Minister Stephen Harper
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1/18/2021 • 53 minutes, 21 seconds
David Frum on the ignominious end to Donald Trump's presidency and what happens next
We spoke with David Frum, former special assistant / speechwriter to President George W. Bush, staff writer at The Atlantic, and author of "Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy"
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1/16/2021 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Alberta coal policy; big tech, digital rights, & free speech; Canada & China; Alberta's hospitality industry seeks relief & clarity
Today's guests:
Corb Lund, Alberta based singer & songwriter
Corynne McSherry, Legal Director - Electronic Frontier Foundation
Charles Burton, Senior fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / non-resident senior fellow of the European Values Center for Security Policy
Ernie Tsu, President - Alberta Hospitality Association / Owner - Trolley 5 Brewpub
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1/15/2021 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
"Monster of Miramichi" denied parole; Hockey's back - for the pros, anyway; Innisfail hair salon defies restrictions; CAPP sees higher investment in 2021
Today's guests:
Rick Maclean, Journalism professor, Holland College / Co-Author, "Terror's End: Allan Legere on Trial" / "Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick" / former editor - Miramichi Leader newspaper
Sean Fitz-Gerald, Senior writer, The Athletic / Author: "Before the Lights Go Out"
Glen Carritt, mayoral candidate / former town councillor - Town of Innisfail
Tim McMillan, President & CEO - Canadian Assocaition of Petroleum Producers
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1/13/2021 • 50 minutes, 16 seconds
In defence of John A. Macdonald; calls for a safe re-opening; paramedics added to vaccine priority group
Today's guests:
Patrice Dutil, Professor of political science and public administration - Ryerson University
Ken Kobly, President and CEO - Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Mike Parker, president - Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)
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1/13/2021 • 38 minutes, 53 seconds
Pressure on Ottawa to classify "Proud Boys" as a terrorist organization
We spoke with Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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1/11/2021 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
A tumultuous end to Donald Trump's presidency
We spoke with Rick Wilson, two-time New York Times best selling author and co-founder of The Lincoln Project
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1/11/2021 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
Alberta: vaccinations / return to school
We spoke with Dr. James Kellner, Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary - also Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
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1/7/2021 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Travel Transgressions: Kenney brings down the hammer amid growing holiday scandal
Rob weighs in on the controversy surrounding the provincial politicians and staffers who vacationed abroad over the Christmas holidays and premier's decision to impose consequences. We also had analysis from pollster and commentator Janet Brown. Plus, we open up the phone lines for reaction
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1/5/2021 • 47 minutes, 35 seconds
Latest on vaccines & virus variants; Canadians & belief in God; "minilateralism" - how Canada can work better with allies
Today's guests:
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta
Dr. Reg BIbby, Professor of Sociology - University of Lethbridge
Dr. Balkan Devlen, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Adjunct Research Professor at Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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12/23/2020 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
Christmas, Christians, & coronavirus; CERB repayment; UK variant; NHL season; Mindgeek/Pornhub controversy
Today's guests:
Rev. Dr. Tim Callaway, Pastor - Daybreak Community Church / Author - "God is Loser Friendly – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Me"
Allan Lanthier, retired partner of an international accounting firm and former adviser to both the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency
Dr. Craig Jenne, Associate Professor - University of Calgary, Dept Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor - Reason.com
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12/22/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds
After 51 years, Zodiac Killer’s coded message finally solved
We spoke with Michael Butterfield, a writer and recognized leading expert on the Zodiac case ( https://zodiackillerfacts.com/ )
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12/19/2020 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
How Canada can stand up to Russian and Chinese aggression
We spoke with Marcus Kolga, senior fellow at the Macdonad-Laurier Institute, director of DisinfoWatch.org, human rights activist (helped lead the Canadian and international campaigns for Magnitsky legislation)
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12/17/2020 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Electoral College; federal climate plan - impact on Alberta; need for rapid COVID-19 testing
Today's guests
Alexander Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy - Harvard Kennedy School / Author: "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?"
Max Fawcett, writer/columnist
Dr. Kashif Pirzada is an Emergency Physician in Toronto, is affiliated with McMaster University and the University of Toronto, and is co-chair of Masks for Canada
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12/15/2020 • 39 minutes, 28 seconds
Vaccines update; Electoral college confirms Biden victory; concern for Canadian athletes attending Beijing Olympics
Today's guests:
Dr. Jim Kellner, Pediatrician and subspecialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Currently, he is Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone.
Tim Miller, Writer-at-Large for The Bulwark / Political director - Republican Voters Against Trump
Ivy Li, Canadian Friends of Hong Kong
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12/14/2020 • 43 minutes, 39 seconds
Vaccine approval in Canada; Opposition reaction to new health measures; impact on movie theatre industry; The two Michaels mark two years of detention
Today's guests:
Jason Kindrachuk, Assistant Professor – Viral Pathogenesis, Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba / Canada Research Chair – Molecular pathogenesis of emerging & re-emerging viruses
Rachel Notley, Official Opposition Leader / Alberta NDP Leader / Former Premier
Vince Guzzo, President and CEO of Cinémas Guzzo and one of the "Dragons" on CBC's "Dragons' Den"
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, European Values Center for Security Policy
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12/9/2020 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
Food prices on the rise; regulating delivery app fees; new hope for children with serious peanut allergies
Today's guests:
Simon Somogyi, Professor / Arrell Chair in the Business of Food - University of Guelph.
Michael von Massow, Professor / Food Economist - University of Guelph
Dr. Edmond Chan, Head of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - UBC Faculty of Medicine / Clinical investigator at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
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12/8/2020 • 37 minutes, 1 second
Pledge Day 2020: Paul Brandt & Not In My City
Country music star Paul Brandt joins Pledge Day to discuss how the Calgary Children's Foundation helps Not In My City's work to raise awareness of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime online or on Pledge Day at 403-974-8255.
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12/4/2020 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
Pledge Day 2020: Premier Jason Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins Pledge Day, pleased to see Calgarians' generosity surpassing $151,000 only 6 hours into the day.
Donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation online, anytime.
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12/4/2020 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Pledge Day 2020: CASP
Eric Willemsen of CASP (Albert Park/Radisson Heights Community After-School program) is joined by Zeina shares how the Calgary Children's Foundation helps them with after-school programming.
Donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation any time of the year online.
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12/4/2020 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Pledge Day 2020: GRIT Calgary Society
Annette Eckel & Candace Gillies share the work the GRIT Calgary Society does for children with disabilities, and the role the Calgary Children's Foundation plays.
Donate to Pledge Day on Dec. 4 at 403-974-8255 or online.
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12/4/2020 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Pledge Day 2020: Ability 4 Good
Ability4Good executive director Adrian Bohach and Rebecca Anscombe, a mother who's taking advantage of Ability4Good's services, talks about how the Calgary Children's Foundation helps following Pledge Day.
Donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation online!
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12/4/2020 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
"Have-not" Alberta?; first lab-grown meat product officially approved
Today's guests:
Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute
Sylvain Charlebois, Professor / Director - Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University
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12/3/2020 • 26 minutes
Vaccines & quarantine; Tim Caulfield - "Relax, Dammit"; Alan Doyle - "All Together Now"
Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious disease specialist / clinician investigator, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
Timothy Caulfield, Author: "Relax, Dammit: A User's Guide to the Age of Anxiety" / Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta
Alan Doyle, singer, songwriter, actor, author - "All Together Now: A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales For Heavy Times"
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12/2/2020 • 40 minutes, 44 seconds
Rob's brush with COVID-19
Host Rob Breakenridge on his COVID-19 diagnosis and what he learned from the experience
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11/30/2020 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds
JFK conspiracy theories; urgent need for rapid tests; backcountry safety
Today's guests:
Fred Litwin, Author - "On The Trail of Delusion: Jim Garrison, the Great Accuser"
Dr. Prabhat Jha, Epidemiologist at the University of Toronto and director of the Centre for Global Health Research at St. Michael's Hospital
Sheila Churchill & Mitch Putnam Avalanche survivors & Backcountry Safety initiative advocates (https://www.backcountrysafe.ca/)
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11/20/2020 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Alberta bans carding; benefits of mass testing; CERB myths & misinformation
Today's guests:
Sharon Polsky, President, Privacy & Access Council of Canada / Vice President - Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association
David Juncker ,Professor & Chair of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University
Dr. Lindsay Tedds, Associate Professor and Scientific Director, Fiscal and Economic PolicySchool of Public Policy, University of Calgary
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11/19/2020 • 36 minutes, 45 seconds
Alberta lifts ban on paid plasma; 60th anniversary of Alberta's last execution; mayoral candidate Brad Field
Today's guests:
Kate Vander Meer, co-founder - Plasma For All
Rick Smallwood, documentary filmmaker ("The Grease Pit: The Story of Robert Raymond Cook, The Last Man Hanged in Alberta")
Brad Field, Calgary businessman and entrepreneur / declared Calgary mayoral candidate
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11/18/2020 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Cameron Ortis developments, AB TraceTogether problems; the fight over "Canadian" ketchup
Today's guests:
Sam Cooper, national investigative journalist - Global News
Ziad Fazel, Calgary-based engineer
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor / Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab - Dalhousie University
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11/17/2020 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire
We spoke with Stephen R. Bown, author of the new book "The Company:The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire"
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11/16/2020 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Why it shouldn't be a choice between protecting the economy and protecting public health
We spoke with Blake Shaffer, Assistant Professor, Dept of Economics and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
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11/16/2020 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
How Canada can help Hong Kong
We spoke with Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong
https://alliancecanadahk.com/
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11/12/2020 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Field Notes from a Pandemic
We spoke with journalist Ethan Lou about his new book "Field Notes from a Pandemic: A Journey Through a World Suspended"
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11/10/2020 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Trump lost - now what?
We spoke with Rick Wilson, former Republican strategist, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and two-time NY Times bestselling author ("Running Against the Devil: A Plot to Save America from Trump--and Democrats from Themselves" / "Everything Trump Touches Dies: A Republican Strategist Gets Real About the Worst President Ever")
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11/9/2020 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Promising news on the coronavirus vaccine front
We spoke with Dr. Isaac Bogoch - Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital
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11/9/2020 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Coronavirus mutation concerns in Denmark / How Manitoba became Canada's COVID hotspot
We spoke with:
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk
- Assistant Professor – Viral Pathogenesis, Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba
- Canada Research Chair – Molecular pathogenesis of emerging & re-emerging viruses
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11/6/2020 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Reallocating a portion of the police budget / Woolley 'not apologizing' for comments
We spoke with Ward 8 city councillor Evan Woolley
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11/5/2020 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
A tale of two COVID apps; vaccine hesitancy; responsible partying; the case for exonerating Louis Riel
Today's guests:
Ziad Fazel, Calgary-based engineer
Maya Goldenberg, Professor - Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph (specializes in the issue of vaccine hesitancy)
Lauren Holmes, Founder - PartyResponsibly.ca
Keith Henry, President - British Columbia Métis Federation
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11/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Rising Alberta COVID-19 cases; Keith Raniere sentenced; vaccine tracker; Tech sector calls for "prosperity plan"
Today's guests:
Rachel Notley, Opposition leader / Alberta NDP leader
Rick Ross, Cult expert / Executive Director of Cult Education Institute / Author "Cults Inside Out"
Dr. Nicole Basta, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology - McGill University
Ben Bergen, Executive director - Council of Canadian Innovators
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10/29/2020 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Ron James
We spoke with veteran Canadian comedian Ron James - catch him next month at the Laugh Shop https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/ron-james/
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10/28/2020 • 21 minutes, 28 seconds
Showdown over Conservative motion; airline refunds; residential parking fees; "Behind the Enigma"
Today's guests:
David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
Gabor Lukacs, Founder & President - Air Passenger Rights
Shane Keating, Ward 12 City Councillor
John Ferris, University of Calgary history professor / Author: "Behind the Enigma : The Authorized History of GCHQ: Britain's Secret Cyber-Intelligence Agency"
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Today's guests:
Dr. Carla Peck - Professor, Social Studies Education / University of Alberta - Elementary Education
Dr. Craig Jenne - Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary)
Dr. Tammy Schirle - Research Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and professor of economics at Wilfrid Laurier University
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10/21/2020 • 34 minutes, 45 seconds
Why a herd immunity strategy is so dangerous
We spoke with Dr. David Fisman, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Toronto and also one of the signatories of the John Snow Memorandum: https://www.johnsnowmemo.com/
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10/19/2020 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
More than 35 years later, police say they have solved the murder of Christine Jessop
We spoke with Kirk Makin, former crime reporter with the Globe and Mail and currently Co-President of Innocence Canada
Kirk is the author of the book "Redrum the Innocent" which looks at the investigation of the Christine Jessop murder and what led to the wrongful conviction of Guy Paul Morin
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10/16/2020 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
The October Crisis - 50 years later
We spoke with Damien-Claude Bélanger, Associate professor of History at the University of Ottawa
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10/8/2020 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Remembering Eddie Van Halen
We spoke with music writer, historian, podcaster, and broadcaster Alan Cross
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10/8/2020 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
The AFL wants a boycott of pro-UCP businesses
We spoke with Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan
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10/7/2020 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Rapid testing & airline travel; Canada's pandemic intelligence failure; sentencing for high-profile NXIVM member
Today's guests:
Dr. Frederic Dimanche, Director - Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Ryerson University
Greg Fyffe, Former Executive Director of the Intelligence Assessment Secretariat in the Privy Council Office (2000-2008) and the current President of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies
Rick Ross, Cult specialist & deprogrammer / founder and executive director The Cult Education Institute / author: "Cults Inside Out"
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10/2/2020 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
The bizarre case of the alleged ISIS hoaxer
We spoke with Leah West, lecturer at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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9/30/2020 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Harnarayan Singh: "One Game at a Time"
We spoke with Harnarayan Singh, host & play-by-play voice for Hockey Night Punjabi and author of the new book "One Game at a Time: My Journey from Small-Town Alberta to Hockey's Biggest Stage"
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9/29/2020 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
What Trump's tax returns reveal about him
We spoke with Tim Miller, writer-at-large for The Bulwark / political director with Republican Voters Against Trump
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9/29/2020 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
The prime minister's bizarre, unnecessary address to the nation
We spoke with National Post columnist and editor Matt Gurney
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9/25/2020 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Alan Cross on what makes a great album - and whether albums have a future
We spoke with music writer/broadcaster/historian Alan Cross about Rolling Stone magazine's new Top 500 Albums of All Time list and whether artists are now moving away from the album as a means of releasing new music
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9/23/2020 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
John Manley on the Speech from the Throne and the state of Ottawa's finances
We spoke with John Manley, former federal finance minister and currently co-chair of the C.D. Howe Institute's Fiscal and Tax Working Group
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9/23/2020 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Comedian & actor Jeremy Hotz
We spoke with veteran comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz who will be performing in an exclusive concert presentation this weekend at The Laugh Shop here in Calgary https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/jeremy-hotz/
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9/23/2020 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
The state of the world is much better than you think
We spoke with Ronald Bailey, science correspondent for Reason magazine (reason.com) and co-author of the book: Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting.
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9/18/2020 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Possible alien life detected in the atmosphere above Venus
We spoke with Sara Seager, one of the researchers involved in the study. Dr. Seager is a Professor of Planetary Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and alsso author of the book The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir
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9/16/2020 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
What killed Energy East and might it be revived in the future?
We spoke with Andrew Leach, Energy & environmental economist / Associate professor - Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta)
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9/16/2020 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Thomas Homer-Dixon: "Commanding Hope"
We spoke with award-winning author Thomas Homer-Dixon about his latest book, “Commanding Hope: The Power We Have to Renew a World in Peril”
(Wordfest is hosting an online conversation with Thomas Homer-Dixon, Thur. Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. - wordfest.com )
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9/9/2020 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
AstraZeneca hits pause on its vaccine trial
We spoke with Derek Lowe, longtime drug discovery researcher and author of the "In the Pipeline" blog at sciencemag.org
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9/9/2020 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Tim Cook: The Fight for History
We spoke with historian Tim Cook, author of the book "The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering and Remaking Canada's Second World War"
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9/2/2020 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Billy Jensen on the Golden State Killer, "Chase Darkness With Me"
We spoke with Billy Jensen, true crime investigative journalist and author of the book "Chase Darkness With Me"
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Today's guests:
Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital
Richard Bartrem, V.P. Marketing/Communications - Westjet
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8/31/2020 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
Crisis in broadcasting; public health v. civil liberties; merging municipalities; the science of procrastination
Today's guests:
Lenore Gibson, Board Chair, Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Joanna Baron, Executive Dircetor of the CCF
Ruth Goodwin, Mayor of Black Diamond
Piers Steel, Professor and the Brookfield Resident Chair at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business.
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8/26/2020 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
Erin O'Toole prevails in Conservative leadership race
We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate at Sussex Strategy Group
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8/24/2020 • 17 minutes
Where Alberta's curriculum plans miss the mark
We spoke with Dr. Carla Peck, Professor, Department of Elementary Education, Faculty of Education - University of Alberta
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8/7/2020 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
U.S. imposes aluminum tariffs on Canada - what should Canada do in response?
We spoke with Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
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Today's guests:
Dr. Michael Geist, Law professor - University of Ottawa / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law
Dr. Amy Tan, Family Physician & Associate Professor at U of C Cumming School of Medicine
Alex Tabarrok, Professor of economics at George Mason University
Dr. Zain Chagla, Associate professor - Department of Medicine, McMaster University / infectious diseases physician
Kyla Lee, Vancouver based criminal defence attorney
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8/5/2020 • 55 minutes, 27 seconds
End of Spring Session of the Legislature - the Opposition's assessment
We spoke with Opposition leader and NDP leader Rache Notley
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7/30/2020 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Time to ask some hard questions about the Canadian Energy Centre
We spoke with Andrew Leach, energy and environmental economist and Associate Professor at the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta
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7/30/2020 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Why Canada's pandemic alert failed; the return of pro sports; Trudeau's poll numbers down; cloud seeding in Alberta
Today's guests:
Grant Robertson, Senior writer - The Globe and Mail
Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
Shachi Kurl, Executive Director - Angus Reid Institute
Terry Krauss, project director for the Alberta Severe Weather Management Society
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7/27/2020 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
Province pulls funding for Lethbridge's supervised consumption site
The Alberta government has pulled funding from Lethbridge's supervised consumption site citing funding mismanagement. Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the decision.
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7/16/2020 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
University of Calgary's wearable technology citizen science project
Study lead Dr. Reed Ferber joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss a new citizen science project that aims to make cycling safer in Calgary.
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7/16/2020 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
AFL responds to province's Bill 32
We spoke with Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour
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7/10/2020 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Bill 204 and possible changes to plasma donation in Alberta
We spoke with Tany Yao, the UCP MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo
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7/9/2020 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Keystone XL pipeline runs into yet another roadblock
We spoke with Dennis McConaghy, ex-TransCanada Executive VP, commentator on current energy and carbon issues, author - "Breakdown: The Pipeline Debate and the Threat to Canada's Future"
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7/8/2020 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
How worried should we be about "airborne" transmission of the novel coronavirus?
We spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. John Conly - Medical director of the W21C Research and Innovation Centre at the University of Calgary
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7/8/2020 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Get Cronk: The revival of a popular drink from over a century ago
We spoke with Paul Fairie, senior research associate and instructor at the University of Calgary
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7/7/2020 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Vaccine update; Calgary to Banff train?; Comedian Trent McClellan
Today's guests:
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Assistant Professor / Canada Research Chair - Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba
Karen Sorenson, Mayor of Banff
Trent McClellan, Comedian - appearing Thur-Fri-Sat at The Laugh Shop
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7/2/2020 • 36 minutes, 39 seconds
Is this the end for Hong Kong's autonomy?
We spoke with Sarah Cook, Senior Research Analyst for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House - www.freedomhouse.org
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6/30/2020 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Boosting Alberta's economy; keeping COVID-19 in check; preventing nursing home deaths
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, associate professor of economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious disease researcher / Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases - University of Calgary
Dr. Nathan Stall, geriatrician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and a research fellow at the University of Toronto.
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6/29/2020 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
Serological testing; paid plasma; calls to release Meng Wanzhou; Alberta's Bill 29
Today's guests:
Dr. Timothy Evans, Associate Dean and Director of McGill’s School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Barzin Bahardoust, CEO - Canadian Plasma Resources
Hugh Segal, Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy - School of Policy Studies, Queen's University / former Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee / former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mulroney
Joe Ceci, NDP MLA/ Opposition Critic for Municipal Affairs / former finance minister / former Calgary city councillor
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6/25/2020 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. visa restrictions; constitutional challenge against Bill 1; more evidence of masks' benefits
Today's guests:
Robert Falconer, research associate - School of Public Policy (University of Calgary), focusing on immigration and refugee policy
Guy Smith, president - Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Christopher Leffler, associate professor of ophthamology - Of Virginia Commonwealth University
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6/23/2020 • 34 minutes, 45 seconds
New revelations about the NS gunman
We spoke with author and investigative journalist Paul Palango
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6/22/2020 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
China's escalation; hockey hazing lawsuit; pro sports & virus transmission
Today's guests:
- Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
- Ken Campbell, Senior Writer at the Hockey News
- Brad Humphreys, sports economist / Professor of Economics, West Virginia University
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6/19/2020 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
Trudeau's UN Security Council failure; police reform; Alberta's push for a "fair deal"
Today's guests:
- Matthew Fisher, International affairs columnist and foreign correspondent
- Dr. Irwin Cohen, Associate Professor / Director, Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research - University of the Fraser Valley
- Derek Robinson, spokesperson with the Buffalo Project
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6/18/2020 • 39 minutes, 23 seconds
Canada needs to allow compensation for plasma donors
We spoke with Peter Jaworski, Associate Teaching Professor in Strategy, Ethics, Economics and Public Policy at Georgetown University / Author of new study: "Bloody Well Pay Them: The Case for Voluntary Remunerated Plasma Collections"
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6/15/2020 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Why Canada needs a functioning Parliament
We spoke with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University and senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
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6/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
Avenue Innovation Event: How innovation can drive Alberta's economy
Today's guests:
Mary Moran, President and CEO of Calgary Economic development
Terry Rock, President and CEO of Platform Calgary
Jim Gibson, Co-founder and Partner - Thin Air Labs
Alice Reimer, Site Lead - Creative Destruction Lab
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6/10/2020 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
COVID-19: testing concerns, confusion over asymptomatic spread
We spoke with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Clinician Investigator at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI)
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6/10/2020 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Alberta's new impaired driving penalties; analyzing the latest jobless numbers; "rehabilitating" the economy
Today's guests:
Greg Dunn, criminal defence laywer - Dunn & Associates
Trevor Tombe, associate professor of economics - University of Calgary / research fellow - School of Public Policy
Jennifer Robson, associate professor of political management - Carleton University
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6/5/2020 • 34 minutes, 39 seconds
Sweden's COVID gamble
We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist and editor with the National Post
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6/5/2020 • 18 minutes, 54 seconds
HCQ - new questions & evidence; COVID risk assessment; protecting journalists covering protests; Alberta's new vaping regulations
Today's guests:
Derek Lowe, Medical chemist / drug discovery researcher - covers drug & vaccine development at the "In the Pipeline" blog at sciencemag.org
Gaëlle Simard-Duplain, Research Chair in Intergenerational Economics, HEC Montréal
Roy Gutterman, journalism professor and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech at New York’s Syracuse University
Dr. Chris Lalonde, Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria / Academic advisor to Rights4Vapers
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6/3/2020 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Protests in the US: Can the president calm the situation?
We spoke with Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia and the author of “Presidential Communication and Character:White House News Management from Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump”
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Today's guests:
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs (focus on National Security Issues, International Law, Foreign Policy) - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Derek Lowe, Medical chemist & drug discovery researcher / Writer, "In the pipeline" blog at sciencemag.org
Dr. James Kellner, Professor & Head of the Department of Paediatrics / Professor, Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases (MIID) and Community Health Sciences - University of Calgary
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5/28/2020 • 39 minutes
Why testing is such a valuable tool in targeting the virus
We spoke with Dr. Raywat Deonandan - Epidemiologist & Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
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5/21/2020 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Ethics of human challenge vaccine trials; restaurants vs delivery apps; men's mental health
Today's guests:
Dr. Arthur Caplan, Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City
Paul Shufelt, Edmonton chef and restaurant owner
Dr. John Oliffe, Professor at UBC, Founder and Lead Investigator of UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program
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5/20/2020 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
Keystone XL uncertainty; questions about RCMP; Fair Deal Panel report delayed; future of the CF Snowbirds
Today's guests:
Dennis McConaghy, ex-TransCanada Executive VP, Author - "Breakdown: The Pipeline Debate and the Threat to Canada's Future"
Paul Palango, veteran journalist and author of three books on the RCMP
Donna Kennedy-Glans, former MLA and cabinet minister / member - Alberta's Fair Deal Panel
Matthew Fisher, international affairs columnist / foreign correspondent
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5/19/2020 • 55 minutes, 36 seconds
Joe Biden on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Dennis McConaghy, a local oil and gas commentator breaks down Joe Bidens' decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline if he wins the presidency.
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5/19/2020 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
CHL settles class action lawsuit over minimum wage for players
We spoke with Randy Gumbley, spokesperson for WAIPU North America (World Association of Icehockey Player Unions)
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5/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds
Anastasia Lin on how Chinese-Canadians are targeted by "United Front" groups
We spoke with Anastasia Lin, Chinese-Canadian model/actress/former Miss World Canada and now ambassador on Canada-China policy for the MacDonald-Laurier Institute
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5/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Why Canada needs more testing; Senator Paula Simons; Should mask-wearing be mandatory?
Today's guests:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch - Infectious disease expert, physician and scientist with the University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital
Paula Simons - Independent Alberta Senator
Dr. Joe Vipond - Calgary emergency room physician / clinical assistant professor - University of Calgary
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5/14/2020 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Vince Guzzo on how movie theatres can make a comeback
We spoke with Vince Guzzo (aka Mr. Sunshine), Montreal-based entrepreneur, owner of a chain of cinemas, and one of the Dragons on CBC’s Dragons’ Den
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5/14/2020 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
Calgary City Council approves plan for shops and restaurants to expand business onto sidewalks
Kensington Business Revitalization Zone's executive director, Annie MacInnis joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss city council's approval to allow shops and restaurants to expand their businesses onto sidewalks and streets in Calgary.
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5/11/2020 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
The importance of data in understanding COVID-19's impact
We spoke with Dr. Raywat Deonandan - Epidemiologist & Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
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5/11/2020 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
State of the auto industry; "immunity passports"; improving elder care; Saudi-Russia price war
Today's guests:
Dennis DesRosiers, President - DesRosiers Automotive Consultants
Francois Baylis, Research Professor at Dalhousie University / Author : Altered Inheritance: CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing
Dr. Carole Estabrooks, Principal Investigator -TREC (Translating Research in Elder Care)
Dr. Sergey Sukhankin, Fellow at the Jamestown Foundation / Associate Expert at the International Center for Policy Studies
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5/7/2020 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
Reopening schools; how minor hockey might change; benefits of being outdoors; bold action on the economy needed
Today's guests:
Dr. Jim Kellner, Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary Cumming School or Medicine
Sean Fitz-Gerald, Senior national writer for The Athletic / Author - "Before the Lights Go Out"
Dr. Stan Houston, Infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Alberta
Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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5/6/2020 • 43 minutes, 12 seconds
Cargill outbreak concerns; how restaurants are preparing for re-launch; the future for the airline industry; making vaccine development a priority
Today's guests:
Licia Corbella, columnist - Calgary Herald
Mark von Schellwitz, Vice President, Western Canada - Restaurants Canada
Karl Moore, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management - McGill University
Rosalie Wyonch, Policy Analyst - CD Howe Institute
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5/5/2020 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Liberals set to reveal details of their "assault weapons" ban
We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist/editor with the National Post
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5/1/2020 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Should Ottawa provide a financial lifeline to the CFL?
We spoke with Postmedia national sports columnist Scott Stinson.
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4/29/2020 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
Confronting antisemitism in Canada
We spoke with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'nai Brith Canada
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4/28/2020 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Why governments need to be cautious when it comes to "bailouts"
We spoke with Paul Boothe, Former Professor and Director of the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management at the Ivey Business School, Western University / Former Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Industry (2007-2010)
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4/28/2020 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
The important of Canada's Parliament finding ways to function during the pandemic
We spoke with Michael Morden, research director at the Samara Centre for Democracy
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4/23/2020 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
How "human challenge" trials for vaccines can speed up development
We spoke with Josh Morrison, co-founder of 1DaySooner (1daysooner.org)
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4/23/2020 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Oil prices dip into negative territory
We spoke with Rory Johnston, Managing Director and Market Economist at Price Street
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4/20/2020 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
How Alberta became a leader in COVID-19 testing
We spoke with Dr. Graham Tipples, Medical-Scientific Director, Public Health, Alberta Public Laboratories / Associate Adjunct Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology - University of Alberta
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4/20/2020 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Promising new trial drug for COVID-19
We spoke with Dr. Josef Penninger, Canada 150 Chair in Functional Genetics and the Director of the Life Sciences Institute at the University of British Columbia
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4/20/2020 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine; contact tracing technology; China's "Chernobyl moment"; debate around "porch portraits
Today's guests:
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Emerging Viruses at the University of Manitoba.
Daniel Leung, Founder & CEO - LivNao Technologies
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Associate Professor at Brock University
Bill Marsh, Photographer
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We spoke with Dr. James Kellner, Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine / Infectious-diseases specialist
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4/15/2020 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Health Canada approves new rapid COVID-19 test
We spoke with Dr. Paul Lem, founder and CEO of Spartan Bioscience
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4/15/2020 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Bleak unemployment forecast for Alberta; allowing Canadians to access RRSPs; help for oil & gas sector; fairness for cannabis retailers
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Associate professor, Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Alexandre Laurin, Director of Research - C.D. Howe Institute
Tim McMillian, President & CEO - Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Nathan Mison, Chair of the Alberta Cannabis Council, co-chair of the National Cannabis Task Force with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, VP of Government & Stakeholders Relations - Fire & Flower
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4/8/2020 • 46 minutes, 45 seconds
Alberta students help with COVID-19 contact tracing
Lauren Bilinsky, a resident physician with Alberta Health Services joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss how students in Alberta are helping health-care workers trace COVID-19 infections.
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4/7/2020 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
COVID-19: How food prices are being affected; China's attempts to expand its influence; the evidence on wearing masks; testing & tracing
Today's guests:
- Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
- Terry Glavin, author/journalist/columnist
- Dr. Bayan Missaghi, Infectious disease specialist and clinical assistant professor at the Cumming School of Medicine
- Dr. Lauren Bilinsky, Public Health and Preventive Medicine with Family Medicine, University of Calgary
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4/7/2020 • 43 minutes, 39 seconds
How all of this isolation and distancing is affecting Canadians
We spoke with Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough
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4/6/2020 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Canada to suffer record job losses in March & April
We spoke with Conference Board of Canada Chief Economist Pedro Antunes
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4/6/2020 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
The challenges in developing - and explaining - COVID-19 models
We spoke with Tyler Williamson, associate professor of biostatistics in the U of C’s Community Health Sciences department
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4/4/2020 • 16 minutes
Pandemics Depress the Economy, Public Health Interventions Do Not
We spoke with Emil Verner, assistance professor of finance at MIT Sloan School of Management
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4/2/2020 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
COVID-19: Why governments need to be more up front with us
We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist and editor with the National Post
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4/2/2020 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
What economic recovery can look like and the steps needed to get us there
We spoke with Dr. Jack MIntz, President's Fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy
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4/1/2020 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
How Staying Home Can Be an Excuse To Give Kids Some Free Time
We spoke with Lenore Skenazy, President of Let Grow, (a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience) and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement
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4/1/2020 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
COVID-19: How good data can help shape an effective pandemic response
We spoke with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist and Clinician Investigator, with the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and the University of Toronto
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4/1/2020 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
COVID-19: Confronting issues around medical ethics and bioethics
We spoke with Arthur Caplan, Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City
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3/31/2020 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
The pros and cons of widespread mask-wearing to counter COVID-19
We spoke with environmental scientist Blair King
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3/31/2020 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Alberta cuts funding to school boards as remote learning gets underway
We spoke with Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers Association
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3/30/2020 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Pat Kiernan - an update from New York City
We spoke with former Calgarian Pat Kiernan, morning news anchor for NY1 in New York City
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3/30/2020 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
COVID-19: More action needed on the economy and on public health; why agriculture is so essential; the impact of the border closure
Today's guests:
- Grant Bishop, Associate Director, Research - CD Howe Institute
- Dr. Peter Phillips, Infectious Diseases Specialist / Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC
- Rich Smith, Executive Director - Alberta Beef Producers
- Hugh Wilson, Realtor / Resident of Point Roberts, Washington
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3/26/2020 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
COVID-19: The importance of understanding this virus
We spoke with Professor Ross Upshur, Division Head, Clinical Public Health - University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health
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3/26/2020 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
COVID-19: Parliament approves new Canada Emergency Response Benefit
We spoke with David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
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3/26/2020 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
COVID-19 Update: Parliament to vote on economic package; support for petroleum sector; understanding underlying outbreak data; CPC leadership race
Today's guests:
David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
Richard Masson, fellow - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 research chair in mathematics for evolution, infection and public health at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University.
Brenda Fine, teaches mathematics and statistics at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
Tim Powers, Conservative Political Strategist
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3/24/2020 • 55 minutes, 35 seconds
COVID-19 Update: Understanding the virus and the needed response; support for Canadians; holding China to account
Today's guests:
- Dr. Craig Jenne, Canada Research Chair in Imaging Approaches Towards Studying Infection / Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases (MIID) / Department of Critical Care Medicine - University of Calgary
- Scott Hannah, President & CEO - Credit Counselling Society
- Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre of Advancing Canadian Interests Abroad
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3/18/2020 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
COVID-19 Update: Overreacting vs underreacting; the merits of a "crisis income" payment; economic outlook; impact on NHL
Today's guests:
- Matt Gurney, columnist / editor - National Post
- Ken Boessenkool, Founding partner - Kool Topp & Guy Public Affairs / Former senior campaign advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
- Dr. Lindsay Tedds, Associate Professor / Scientific Director, Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
- Matthew Stewart, Director Economic Forecasting at The Conference Board of Canada
- Marty Klinkenberg, sports reporter - Globe and Mail / Author "The McDavid Effect"
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3/17/2020 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
Emergency Fiscal Measures: The Steps Canada Needs to Take
We spoke with Kevin Milligan, professor of economics at UBC Vancouver School of Economics
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3/13/2020 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Coronavirus: NHL & NBA shut down, the PM enters self-isolation; responding to Canada's economic challenges
The NHL and the NBA - as well as other sports leagues - have put their seasons on hold. We hear from Scott Stinson, national sports columnist with Postmedia
The latest out of Ottawa with the PM in self-isolation and the first ministers' meeting cancelled. We get an update from Global's Chief Political Correspondent David Akin
Plus, a new report looks at how Canada can improve its economic competitiveness. We're joined by Dr. Jack Mintz, president's fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy
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3/12/2020 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Debunking the myths and misinformation around COVID-19
Timothy Caulfield, a professor at the University of Alberta and the Canada research chair in Health Law & Policy, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the myths, scams, and misinformation that's being circulated about the novel coronavirus.
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3/11/2020 • 11 minutes, 1 second
COVID-19 update; responding to the economic challenges; why we see panic buying; SCS report reaction; cell phone bills
We talk COVID-19 with Dr. Louis Francescutti from the School of Public Health at the Univertsity of Alberta.
Also, Bev Dahlby, director of research at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, on responding to low oil prices
We talk "panic buying" with Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
More fallout from the Alberta government's report on supervised consumption sites - we hear from Peter Oilver, president of the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association
Plus, Gaël Campan, Senior Economist from the Montreal Economic Institute on the federal government's plans to lower cell phone bills
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3/9/2020 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
Panic buying in Calgary
Food supply chains are seeing the effects of panic buying in Calgary with the spread of CO-VID 19. But just how far-reaching will the issue be? Sylvain Charlebois joins Rob Breakenridge on 770 News Talk to discuss the situation in Calgary.
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3/9/2020 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Outdoor retailers speak out on proposed park changes
Outdoor retailers are making their voices heard on the government's proposed changes to park operations in the province.
Doug Dea, the general manager with Campers Village in Calgary joins Rob Breakenage to break down the issue.
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We spoke with Rebecca Haines-Saah from the Cumming School of Medicine and O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary about the government's report on harm reduction and supervised consumption sites.
Also, Calgary psychiatrist Dr. Will White on his letter - signed by almost 600 other doctors - to the health minister, warning about the implications of this pay dispute.
Plus, following the Supreme Court's decision to not hear further appeals on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Margot Venton from Ecojustice joins us to talk about where TMX opponents go from here.
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3/5/2020 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
Supervised consumption services review report
Rebecca Haines-Saah, an assistant professor with the Cummings School of Medicine, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the newly released review on supervised consumption sites across the province.
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3/5/2020 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Supreme Court will not hear challenges against Trans Mountain pipeline
The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear challenges from B.C groups against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Margot Venton, a nature program director with Ecojustice, joins Rob Breakenridge to talk more about the court's decision.
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3/5/2020 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Intoxication defence; Alberta vaping tax; orphan wells
We spoke with Steven Penney, law professor at the University of Alberta, about a controversial acquittal in a Calgary courtroom. Also, David Clement with the Consumer Choice Center on their concerns with Alberta's new vaping tax. Plus, Lars DePauw, executive director of the Orphan Well Association, on the Alberta government's forthcoming $100-million loan to the association
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3/3/2020 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
Teck's Frontier decision, ongoing protests & blockades: Where does Canada go from here?
We spoke with Cody Battershill, founder of Canada Action. We also heard from former Haisla Nation chief and current B.C. Liberal MLA (Skeena) Ellis Ross. Plus, we were joined by Ron Quintal, president of the Fort McKay Metis Nation
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2/24/2020 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Michelle Rempel-Garner on "The Buffalo Declaration"
We spoke with Calgary-Nose Hill Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner
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2/21/2020 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
Why we need to listen to pro-development Wet'suwet'en members
We spoke with Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works Society
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2/21/2020 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
What are these protests and blockades really about?
We spoke with Ken Coates,
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
Senior Policy Fellow in Aboriginal and Northern Canadian Issues - Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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2/19/2020 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Trudeau responds to protests & blockades; new funding model for Alberta education; how autonomous vehicles can learn to drive in winter
PM Trudeau comments on ongoing protests/blockades
Guest: John Ivison, Political Columnist - Postmedia / Author: "Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister"
New Funding Model for K-12 EducationGuest: Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Education
How the "Canadian Adverse Driving Conditions" dataset can help autonomous vehicles learn to navigate Canadian wintersGuest: Krzysztof Czarnecki, Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department / Head of the Generative Software Lab - University of Waterloo
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2/19/2020 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
What protesters misunderstand about the law and about the environment
Guest:
Blair King
BC-based Environmental Scientist with an interest in energy policy
https://achemistinlangley.net
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2/14/2020 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
Why Alberta should steer clear of "decriminalizing" impaired driving
We spoke with Calgary-based criminal defence lawyer Greg Dunn (Dunn & Associates)
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2/13/2020 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Why we also need to listen to First Nations who support resource development
Guests:
Dale Swampy, National Council of Chiefs president
Dan George, chief of the Burns Lake Band (Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation) in northern B.C.
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2/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
China's coronavirus censorship; city council expense controversy; cannabis vape products; new Tyrannosaur species discovered
Coronavirus: the concerning impact of China's censorshipSarah Cook - Senior Research Analyst for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for Freedom House (www.freedomhouse.org)
Cannabis vape products finally get the green light in AlbertaJohn Carle - Executive Director, Alberta Cannabis CouncilCalls for changes city council expense rules
Jeromy Farkas - City Councillor, Ward 11U of C PhD student was instrumental in the discovery of the first new Canadian Tyrannosaur species identified in the past 50 yearsJared Voris – PhD Student, Dinosaur Paleontology (Department of Geoscience) University of Calgary
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2/10/2020 • 43 minutes, 12 seconds
A looming decision on Teck Frontier and larger questions about major oilsands projects
We spoke with Andrew Leach energy and environmental economist and associate professor at the Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta)
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2/10/2020 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds
Romney rebels; Rona Ambrose; sex work law reform; assessing the costs and benefits of pharmaceuticals
Rob shares his thoughts on the impeachment vote in the US Senate and the remarkable show of principle from Senator Mitt Romney
Former Conservative MP, cabinet minister, and Opposition leader Rona Ambrose joins us to discuss the culmination of her efforts to ensure that Canadian judges understand sexual assault law
We hear from Sandra Wesley, executive director of the group Stella (founded by and for those in the sex trade) about why Canada's prostitution laws put women in greater danger and how we can fix that
The Montreal Economic Institute is out with a new study on prescription drug costs and why government efforts to keep costs down could have unintended consequences. We hear from MEI senior economist Peter St. Onge
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2/5/2020 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Why Canada needs to modernize its broadcast regulations
We spoke with Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Broadcast Networks - Corus Entertainment
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2/5/2020 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Mandatory alcohol screening; Canada's broadcast future; the accessibility of bilingualism; our space junk problem; sperm donation after death
This episode's guests:
Kyla Lee, Vancouver criminal defence lawyer (Acumen Law Corporation) with expertise in DUI & IRP
Michael Geist, Professor of Law - University of Ottawa / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law
Chris Selley, Columnist - National Post
Johnathan C. McDowell, Astronomer/Astrophysicist at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Nathan Hodson, Fellow at Harvard University’s School of Public Health
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1/31/2020 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
Wrongful convictions; Huawei decision; Alberta's craft beer industry; "Nobody Ever Talks About Anything But the End"
Addressing the problem of wrongful convictions Guest: David Milgaard, who spent over 20 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder
UK lets Huawei in the 5G door, what does it mean for Canada’s pending decision?Guest: Jonathan Berkshire MillerDeputy Director & Senior Fellow - MacDonald-Laurier InstituteSenior Fellow - Japan Institute of International Affairs
Alberta Craft Brewing / Brewing Marketing ChallengesGuest: Don Tse, beer writer @TheDonOfBeer
"Nobody Ever Talks About Anything But the End"Guest: Liz Levine – TV/Film Producer, Author: “Nobody Ever Talks About Anything but The End”
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1/29/2020 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Alberta Matters: Brewing marketing challenges
Guest: Don Tse, beer writer
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1/28/2020 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Why ill-conceived vaping regulation could prove counterproductive
We spoke with Darryl Tempest, Executive Director of the Canadian Vaping Association
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1/28/2020 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Is Canada prepared for coronavirus?; conversion therapy bans
We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist and editor at the National Post.
Also, we were joined by Dr. Kristopher Wells from MacEwan University.
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1/27/2020 • 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Rona Ambrose is out: what does it mean for the Conservative leadership race?
We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate at Sussex Strategy Group
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1/23/2020 • 19 minutes, 45 seconds
Coronavirus concerns; Digital privacy rights at the border; Canada's metric mishmash
Coronoavirus concern: What do Canadians need to know about this outbreak?
Guest: Dr. Craig Jenne - Canada Research Chair in Imaging Approaches Toward Studying Infection / Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases (MIID), University of Calgary
Digital privacy rights at the border: How far can border agents go when it comes to searching your electronic devices?
Guest: Meghan McDermott - Acting Policy Director / Staff Counsel, BCCLA
Canada’s metric mishmash: 50 years after we embarked on the process, we only ended up halfway down the path to metrication
Guest: Werner Antweiler - Professor, Sauder School of Business (UBC)
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1/22/2020 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds
Did Frank Sheeran really kill Jimmy Hoffa?
We spoke with Manuel Roig-Franzia, features reporter for the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/manuel-roig-franzia/
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1/16/2020 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions... and snubs
We spoke with music writer/broadcaster/historian/consultant Alan Cross - ajournalofmusicalthings.com
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1/16/2020 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Where were the Albertans at CES?
Guest: Jason Suriano, founder & CEO, TIQ Software.
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We spoke with Global BC Legiuslature Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey about the Coastal Gaslink pipeline debate, and the fact that in this pipeline debate, BC's premier is on the side of those supporting the project
Also, we spoke with Anthony Magnabosco, Founding Executive Director of Street Epistemology International, about his approach of street epistemology and his upcoming events in Calgary
Plus, some "Degrassi" nostalgia, as the Degrassi Tour rolls into Calgary this Saturday. A look back at the "Degrassi" shows, and how they became so iconic. We chatted with actor Pat Mastroianni, who played the role of Joey Jeremiah
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1/15/2020 • 36 minutes, 27 seconds
Why math matters; getting tough with Iran; the push for professional women's hockey; what's ailing Tim Hortons?
We spoke with mathematician and JUMP Math founder John Mighton about his new book "All Things Being Equal: Why Math is the Key to a Better World"
Also, Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B’Nai Brith Canada, joined us to discuss their call for Ottawa to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization
We were joined by Olympic gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford about her work with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association and the push for a viable women's professional league.
Plus, we spoke with Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, about Tim Hortons recent struggles and how the iconic Canadian brand can turn things around.
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1/14/2020 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds
US/Iran: Has Iran blinked?; First Nations and LNG development; surprise announcement from Prince Harry & Meaghan
The latest on the US/Iran situation with Commentary Magazine associate editor Noah Rothman. Also, we spoke with Karen Ogen-Toews, former elected chief of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and current CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance. Plus, a surprise announcement from Prince Harry and his wife Meaghan - we spoke with long-time royal watcher and Maclean's magazine royal contributor Patricia Treble
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1/8/2020 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds
US-Iran tensions; Facebook to ban deepfakes; failing grade for CRA
We spoke with Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University) about the situation in the Middle East. Also, Sam Gregory, Program Director at WITNESS, joined us to discuss Facebook's plan to ban so-called "deepfake" videos. Plus, Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Business, on their latest report card on CRA customer service
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1/7/2020 • 40 minutes, 54 seconds
Soleimani's death and what comes next for the US & Iran
We spoke with author, journalist, and columnist Terry Glavin
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1/6/2020 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Addiction cured by surgery?; the cost of the federal carbon tax; cannabis delays; fighting antisemitism; CEO salaries
We spoke with Dr. Frank Plummer, a world-renowned Canadian scientist, about his struggles with alcohol addiction and his involvement in an experimental brain surgery aimed at curing alcoholism. Also, economist Trevor Tombe joins us for an analysis of the cost to Albertans of the federal carbon tax. John Carle from the Alberta Cannabis Council joins us to discuss the province's decision to postpone legal cannabis vape products. We hear from Shimon Fogel, president and CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), about how best to combat the scourge of antisemitism. Plus, CCPA Senior Economist David Macdonald on why Canadians should care about rising CEO salaries.
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We spoke with James Cohen, executive director of Transparency International Canada, about the SNC-Lavalin plea agreement. Also, Shruti Shekar, tech and telecom reporter for Mobile Syrup, joined us to talk about the CRTC plans to crack down on spam calls. Plus, music writer, broadcaster, and historian Alan Cross on how Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" ended up at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart - 25 years after its release.
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12/21/2019 • 41 minutes, 22 seconds
Should Alberta get a 'no' from Ottawa - or at least string attached - on fiscal stabilization money?
We spoke with Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan
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12/19/2019 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
Finance ministers meeting and reviewing Alberta auto insurance
Finance Minister Travis Toews
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12/18/2019 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
"April in Autumn"
We spoke with director Warren Sulatycky and actress Caitlyn Sponheimer (both originally from Calgary) about their new film "April in Autumn," which comes to Calgary on December 20 for a week run at The Globe https://globecinema.ca/movie.html#646
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12/18/2019 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Who killed the Shermans?; cryptocurrency mystery; Canada's secret visa program
We spoke with Toronto Star investigative reporter - and author of the book "The Billionaire Murders" - Kevin Donovan about the two-year anniversary of the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman.
Also, Dr. Alfred Lehar from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary on the sordid story of the demise of cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga CX.
Plus, Global National reporter Brian Hill on his exclusive story about the existence of a secret government visa program
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12/16/2019 • 36 minutes, 45 seconds
Politics in the classroom, UK election analysis, air passenger rights
Freelance writer Max Fawcett joined us to discuss the debate in Alberta around politics in the classroom and the education curriculum. Also, we spoke with Andrew Apostolou, a historian and a Labour party member about the UK election results. Plus, a conversation with Gabor Lukacs, founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights
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12/13/2019 • 42 minutes, 19 seconds
"New rules short-change passengers"
Guest: Gabor Lukacs, Canadian Air Passenger Rights
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12/13/2019 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Scheer resigns; how resource development can help fight on-reserve poverty; addressing Canada's border problem
On today's episode, we hear from Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate with the Sussex Strategy Group, about Andrew Scheer's resignation as Conservative Party Leader. Also, a conversation with Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs, about how meaningful partnerships on energy development can help lift First Nations out of poverty. Plus, Christian Leuprecht on his new study for the MacDonald-Laurier Institute on how Canada can best address the irregular/illegal migrant situation.
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12/13/2019 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
Parliament to create special China committee; the case for legalizing single-event sports betting; recognizing CHL athletes as employees; addiction treatment & freedom of religion
Opposition parties vote to approve the creation of a new committee to address Canada-China relations
Guest: Erin O’Toole, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs
Why it’s time for Canada to legalize single-event sports betting
Guest: Brian Masse, NDP MP - Windsor-West
Alberta carves out an exemption for WHL teams in provincial Employment Standards Act
Guest: Randy Gumbley, spokesperson – WAIPU North America (World Association of Icehockey Player Unions)
Is the 12-Step program religious in nature? An atheist nurse in Vancouver has won his human rights case
Guest: Ian Bushfield, Executive Director - BC Humanist Association
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12/11/2019 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
New NAFTA deal signed; the cost of electric vehicles; alternative funding models for doctors
We spoke with Carlo Dade, director of the Trade & Investment Centre at the Canada West Foundation about the signing of the new NAFTA deal and the trade challenges that remain with the U.S.
Also, Dr. Jack Mintz, presidents fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, on the cost of transitioning to electric vehicles - and why he supports taxing them
Plus, a report from the Health Quality Council of Alberta finds that an alternative model of funding doctors can save the health care system a considerable amount of money
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12/10/2019 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
How does a "fair deal" help Alberta?; the owning-vs-renting debate; is social media really to blame for unhappiness?
We discussed Premier Jason Kenney's trip to Ottawa and whether his quest for a "fair deal" for Alberta will make a difference to our economic plight, we explored the owning vs. renting debate after the head of the CMHC suggested that we need to stop "glorifying" ownership, and we talked to the lead author of a new study that suggests quitting social media won't actually make you happier.
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12/9/2019 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
Tom Jackson's Huron Carole; Peloton ad controversy; throne speech reaction and analysis
On today's episode, Rob is joined by renowned Canadian actor, singer, and humanitarian Tom Jackson, consumer psychologist Dr. Kit Yarrow, and Sprott School of Business (Carleton University) associate professor Ian Lee
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12/6/2019 • 45 minutes, 33 seconds
NATO Summit turns into another international misadventure for Trudeau
We re-capped a very awkward day for the Prime Minister at the NATO summit in the UK, and also chatted with National post Matt Gurney about the possible fallout as well as the larger question of why Canada continues to underfund its military
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12/4/2019 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Alberta unions gearing up for a fight, Calgary's tax shift, beer policy & interprovincial trade
Public sector unions gearing up for a fight with the Kenney government
Guest: Gil McGowan, president – Alberta Federation of Labour
City council approves a tax shift, lowering the burden on businesses
Guest: Kelly Doody, founder & owner – The Social School
An important court ruling concerning beer policy, tariffs, and interprovincial trade
Guest: Derek From, Canadian Constitution Foundation
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12/2/2019 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
"A late-game reversal by the chief electoral officer"
Guest: Rachel Notley, leader of Alberta NDP
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11/28/2019 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
"Mr Toilet: The World’s #2 Man"
We were joined in studio by Lily Zepeda, director of "Mr Toilet: The World’s #2 Man," a documentary that tells the remarkable story of Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization
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11/28/2019 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Holodomor Denial by University of Alberta Lecturer
We spoke with Roman Grod, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union
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11/28/2019 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Too many music awards shows?
We spoke with music writer, historian, and broadcaster Alan Cross about the American Music Awards and why he's so cynical when it comes to music awards shows
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11/27/2019 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
"Around the world, people are divided."
Guest: Irshad Manji, author
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11/22/2019 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Should Alberta leave CPP?; Tackling Calgary's budget woes; Canada's Israel policy changing?
The merits of Alberta leaving CPP and going on its own
Guest: Dr. Jack Mintz, Presidents Fellow – School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Tough new budget proposal from three city councillors
Guest: Joe Magliocca, City Councilor - Ward 2
Canada casts a controversial vote at the UN – is our Israel policy changing?
Guest: Shimon Fogel, CEO - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
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11/21/2019 • 36 minutes, 12 seconds
What next for Coach's Corner and Hockey Night in Canada?
We spoke with veteran sportswriter David Shoalts, author of the book "Hockey Fight in Canada: The Big Media Faceoff Over the NHL"
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11/18/2019 • 18 minutes, 18 seconds
Don Cherry Fired; Alberta's search for a "fair deal"
Don Cherry out as host of Coach’s Corner after controversial remarks
Guest: Scott Stinson - National Sports Columnist, Postmedia
Premier Kenney announces the members and mandate of his Fair Deal Panel
Guest: Dr. Ted Morton – Fellow, School of Public Policy (U of C), former provincial cabinet minister, one of the signatories of the original “firewall” letter in 2001
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11/13/2019 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
"Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust"
We spoke with Rebecca Snow, director of "Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust" - as well as Maxwell Smart, one of the three Holocaust survivors profiled in the film
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11/12/2019 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Office relationships, orphaned wells, costs of the opioid crisis, making nominations races more democratic
“Consensual” Office Relationships – can such a thing between a boss and a subordinate?
Guest: Howard A. Levitt – Senior Partner, Levitt LLP Employment and Labour Law
How big of a problem are orphaned wells in Alberta? And how should we fix this?
Guest: Lucija Muehlenbachs – Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary
The economic costs of the opioid crisis
Guest: Alex Cheung – Grad Teaching Assistantship, Economics Dept., University of Alberta
The Hidden Problem of Canadian Democracy – Why the party nomination process needs to be fixed
Guest: Brett Byers – Communications & Digital Media Manager at Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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11/6/2019 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
Ken Dryden - "Scotty"
Ken Dryden is a six-time Stanley Cup Champion, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and a former Member of Parliament and federal cabinet minister. His latest book is called "Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other". Ken Dryden will be at Wordfest in Calgary on Nov. 8 https://wordfest.com/2019/event/wordfest-presents-ken-dryden/
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11/6/2019 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
Can independent Alberta senators be a voice for the province in Ottawa?
We spoke with Alberta Independent Senator Paula Simons
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11/4/2019 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development
We spoke with Jay Scherer, professor of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta and co-author of the new book "Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development"
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11/4/2019 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Stormy Daniels
Author, adult film star, and consequential figure Stormy Daniels joined us for a conversation ahead of her appearance here in Calgary Sunday 3 November https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/stormy-daniels/
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11/1/2019 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Experts push back on controversial fluoridation study, libraries & free speech, healthy living & health eating
Experts raise red flags over controversial fluoridation study
Guest: Timothy Caulfield - Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy, Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
Why public libraries need to be on the side of free expression
Guest: Chris Selley, Columnist - National Post
Healthy living and healthy eating
Guest: Melissa Hartwig - Certified Sports Nutritionist, Co-creator & CEO of the Whole30 program, five-time New York Times bestselling author
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10/30/2019 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
Understanding Alberta's new budget; the cost of supply management; the impact of Calgary's property tax mix
Addressing some of the controversial and confusing changes in the Alberta budget
Guest: Travis Toews – Alberta’s Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
Supply management costs Canadian consumers
Guest: Mark Milke, Policy Analyst / Study author - "Canadian milk prices much higher than in U.S."
Another Calgary small business forced to make tough decisions due to increasing property tax bill
Guest: Susan Hare, co-owner – Owl’s Nest Books
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10/29/2019 • 32 minutes, 59 seconds
Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Kim
We spoke with legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Kim, who is joining The Canadian Music Hall of Fame and will be celebrated at an industry event on Sunday, October 27 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre in Calgary
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10/25/2019 • 27 minutes, 53 seconds
How the ag industry is dealing with the threat of illegal protests
We spoke with Ryan Kasko, owner of Coaldale-based feedlot operation Kasko Cattle and chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association
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10/25/2019 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
BANC: Jim Carter and Rudy Sarzo making music and making wonderful things happen for charity
We spoke with Calgary's own Jim Carter and legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo on their initiative BANC (Benevolent Artists National Charity) and their big show coming up in Calgary next week, featuring Emmylou Harris, Sass Jordan, and others
https://artscommons.ca/whats-on/2019/banc-33-13-featuring-emmylou-harris-sass-jordan-and-ellis-hall/
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10/24/2019 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
"Scarred" - Sarah Edmondson on life inside NXIVM and how she escaped
We spoke with Canadian actress Sarah Edmondson about her book "Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life"
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10/24/2019 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
The debate over "cinema" - Coppola & Scorsese take on the MCU
We spoke with Travis Bean, a movie writer for Forbes.com and host of the podcast "Your Brain on Film"
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10/21/2019 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
"Before the Lights Go Out" - Is hockey still Canada's game?
We spoke with Sean Fitz-Gerald, author of the new book "Before the Lights Go Out: A Season Inside a Game on the Brink"
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10/21/2019 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
Privacy commissioner to investigate High River gun grab
We spoke with firearms researcher Dennis Young
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10/21/2019 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
What happens in the event of an uncertain election outcome, a dental hygenist fights for justice, anniversary of cannabis legalization
What happens in the event of an uncertain election result?
Guest: Philippe Lagassé - William and Jeanie Barton Chair in International Affairs and Associate Professor of International Affairs – Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
An Ontario dental hygienist fights to keep his job after being labelled a sexual abuser for cleaning the teeth of his now-wife
Guest: Seth Weinstein, Partner - Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein / Lawyer representing Alexandru Tanase
A look back at one year of cannabis legalization, and what comes next
Guest: Deepak Anand, CEO of Materia Ventures
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10/16/2019 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds
CBC sues the Conservative Party: what the case tells us about copyright law and fair dealing
We spoke with Michael Geist, professor in the faculty of law at the University of Ottawa, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law. He is also a member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
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10/15/2019 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
A Grain of Salt: The Science and Pseudoscience of What We Eat
We spoke with Dr. Joe Schwarcz, director of the McGill Office for Science and Society and author of the new book "A Grain of Salt: The Science and Pseudoscience of What We Eat"
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10/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Voters' guide aims to shine line on Chinese government influence
We spoke with Fenella Sung from the group Canadian Friends of Hong Kong about their new voters' guide: https://www.askpoliticiansccp.org/
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10/11/2019 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
The Psychology of Storytelling
We spoke with concept designer Mike Hill ( http://www.mikehill.design/ ), who was one of the featured speakers at CAMP 2019 ( https://camp.site/ )
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10/9/2019 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
John Cleese
We spoke with legendary comedian and actor John Cleese - he brings his "Why There is No Hope" tour to Calgary November 10 https://artscommons.ca/whats-on/2019/john-cleese-1/
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10/8/2019 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
New documentary looks at the making, the impact, and the legacy of "Ghostbusters"
We spoke with Anthony and Claire Bueno about their new documentary: "Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters"
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10/7/2019 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Trump turns his back on the Kurds
We spoke with Andrew Apostolou, Middle East analyst who has also managed human rights campaigns in the Middle East. He is a former director for Iran at Freedom House
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10/7/2019 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Countering foreign interference, Quebec's Bill 21, Pharmacare, Jackie Fabulous
Shining a Brighter Light on Foreign Influence in Canada
Guest: David Mulroney, Former Canadian Ambassador to China / Distinguished Fellow at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
The fight against Quebec’s Bill 21
Guest: Nita Kang - Campaign Coordinator - Canadians United Against Bill 21
Election matters: Pharmacare – does Canada need it? If so, in what form?
Guest: Rosalie Wyonch - Policy Analyst, C.D. Howe Institute
America’s Got Talent semi-finalist Jackie Fabulous
Guest: Jackie Fabulous – Comedian, motivational speaker
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10/3/2019 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds
Study finds school choice in Alberta saves money and improves outcomes
We spoke with policy analyst and study co-author Mark Milke
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10/2/2019 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Jamie Kennedy; Solutions to Canada's opioid crisis; The case for Canada's resource industry
Jamie Kennedy to perform in Calgary Oct. 10 – 12 (at the Laugh Shop Calgary)
Guest: Jamie Kennedy - comedian, actor, producer, writer
Are politicians ignoring the experts when it comes to tacking the opioid crisis?
Guest: Justin Ling, freelance journalist
Standing up for Canada’s resource sector
Guest: Cody Battershill – Founder, Canada Action
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9/30/2019 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
Dana Gould
We spoke with Dana Gould, comedian, actor, producer, writer, and voice artist. Dana spent seven years as a writer on "The Simpsons" and also created the show "Stan Against Evil." He is performing this weekend at The Laugh Shop here in Calgary. https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/dana-gould/
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9/26/2019 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
"Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo"
We spoke with Adam Scorgie, producer of the new documentary film "Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo"
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9/23/2019 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
RCMP espionage investigation, policing "fake news", Tommy Chong on the return of "Cheech & Chong"
The latest on the espionage case involving a high-ranking RCMP officer
Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief – Global News
Does Canada's Election Act go too far in trying to police so-called "fake news"?
Guest: Derek From, Staff Lawyer - Canadian Constitution Foundation
The original stoners are back: Cheech & Chong on tour (in Calgary Oct. 4)
Guest: Tommy Chong
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9/17/2019 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
Deep Prasad - Quantum physics, quantum computers, "exotic materials", and more
We spoke with Deep Prasad - an engineer and physicist out of the University of Toronto, now CEO of ReactiveQ where he's helping to develop the first generation of quantum computers
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9/13/2019 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Water vapor detected on "habitable zone" exoplanet
We spoke with Björn Benneke, assistant professor at the Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal
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9/11/2019 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
US targets flavored e-cigarettes in growing moral panic over vaping
We spoke with Jacob Grier, freelance writer based in Portland and author of the forthcoming book "The Rediscovery of Tobacco: Smoking, Vaping, and the Creative Destruction of the Cigarette" -- http://www.jacobgrier.com
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9/11/2019 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Amnesty International vs. Jason Kenney, #MeToo backlash, "designated travellers", World Suicide Prevention Day
Amnesty International Canada wants Alberta to back down from its “war room” and public inquiry
Guest: Alex Neve, Secretary-General – Amnesty International Canada
Has the Me Too movement led to a backlash that is now harming women in other ways?
Guest: Dr. Leanne Atwater, professor of management at University of Houston
Taxpayers footed bill for $4.5M in trips by MP spouses, partners over last four years
Guest: Amanda Connolly - National Online Journalist (Politics), Global News
World Suicide Prevention Day – the conversations we need to have
Guest: Mara Grunau – Executive Director – Centre for Suicide Prevention
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9/10/2019 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
Why digital proof of insurance should raise privacy concerns
We spoke with Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre and former three-term Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
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9/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Comedian Taylor Williamson
Comedian Taylor Williamson was the runner-up on season 8 of American's Got Talent, returned recently for their champions season, and was named one of their four favorite acts of all time
Taylor is performing this weekend - September 5th through 7th - at the Laugh Shop here in Calgary.
More at taylorwilliamson.com
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9/5/2019 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
TMX appeals to proceed, Hong Kong's fight for democracy, e-cigarettes & safety, annoying aphids
Federal Court of Appeal allows 6 of 12 TMX appeals to proceed
Guest: Dwight Newman - Professor of Law, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law - University of Saskatchewan / Munk Senior Fellow (Constitutional law) with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Hong Kong’s fight for democracy – why it should matter to Canadians
Guest: Terry Glavin – Author, journalist, columnist
E-cigarettes are unfairly being blamed for vaping illnesses and deaths
Guest: Dr. Michael Siegel - Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences - Boston University School of Public Health
The aphids are out – in large numbers. Is this year worse?
Guest: Ken Fry - Coordinator: Environmental & Production Horticulture at Olds College
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9/4/2019 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
Alberta's finances, standardized testing, male libido myths, school libraries & censorship
The report is out - what did the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta's finances find?
Guest: Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
Alberta Matters: Standardized Testing
Guest: Louis Volante – Professor, Department of Educational Studies, Brock University
“Not Always in the Mood” – Myths and misinformation about the male libido
Guest: Sarah Hunter Murray – Relationship Therapist / Sex Researcher; Author: “Not Always in the Mood: The New Science of Men, Sex and Relationships”
Nashville school bans Harry Potter – a closer look at the issues of school libraries and censorship
Guest: Deborah Caldwell-Stone – Interim director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom
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9/3/2019 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
Predicting mortality, technology & election interference, the e-scooter abandonment problem, prosecuting hate speech
A blood test could reveal your risk of dying in the next 10 years – would you take it? Who else might want you to take it?
Guest: Timothy Caulfield Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy, Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, Research Director, Health Law Institute (University of Alberta)
Host: A User's Guide to Cheating Death, Netflix
Author: "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?"
AI, Bots and Deep Fakes : Technology to shape Fight against Foreign Political Interference
Guest: Alex Wilner - Assistant Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University and a Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
The appeal of e-scooters and the growing problem of abandonment & clutter
Guest: Sarah Catz - Research Associate, Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Irvine
Prosecuting hate: The Case of "Your Ward News"
Guest: Noah Shack - Vice President, GTA - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
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8/29/2019 • 48 minutes, 25 seconds
Infiltrating "The Base", Disconnected from democracy, alcohol & calories, "Friendless"
Infiltrating “The Base” and exposing an alleged neo-Nazi in the Canadian Forces
Guest: Ryan Thorpe, reporter – Winnipeg Free Press
State of Democracy & Appeal of Populism
Guest: Shauna Sylvester - Executive Director of Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of SFU Public Square
Mandating nutritional information labels for alcoholic beverages
Guest: Adam Sherk, Postdoctoral fellow - Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (University of Victoria)
Breaking up with your Facebook friends - via phone
Guest: James Avramenko - Writer / host - Friendless podcast
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8/28/2019 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
Retrial ordered for Via Rail plotters, Alberta's fiscal update, harm reduction saves lives, Alberta beer industry
Retrial ordered for the two men convicted in 2013 Via Rail terror plot
Guest: Leah West – Lecturer, National Security & Intelligence at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
Alberta Fiscal Update – How much of a mess are we dealing with?
Guest: Dr. Jack Mintz – President’s Fellow at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
New evidence shows that supervised consumption sites are saving lives
Guest: Celeste Hayward – Executive Director, Alberta Community Council on HIV
The state of affairs in Alberta’s beer industry
Guest: Mike McNeil – Executive Director, Alberta Small Brewers Association
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8/27/2019 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds
Liberals attack Scheer over same-sex marriage, the need for international cooperation to prosecute ISIS members, how to deal with an aggressive racoon
Why the Liberals’ latest attack on the Conservative leader smacks of arrogance and hypocrisy
Guest: Chris Selley – Columnist, National Post
Why accused ISIS war criminals shouldn’t just be one country’s problem – the case for international tribunals
Guest: Kyle Matthews – Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights at Concordia University
The case of the dead raccoon – and the social media backlash
Guest: Tristin Hopper – Victoria-based journalist / formerly with National Post
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8/26/2019 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Unifor president opposing federal Conservatives
Guest: Unifor president Jerry Dias
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8/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 9 seconds
"MAID isn't the easy way out"
Guest: caller Cynthia, whose husband is seeking the MAID process
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8/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Recycling clamshell plastics in Calgary
Lorenzo Domini, president, Recycling Council of Alberta, manager of material processing and municipal development, GFL Environmental.
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8/20/2019 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Taking a parent through Medical Assistance in Dying
Guest: Tracey Peterson
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8/20/2019 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
What drives the nomadic lifestyle?
Stephanie Murray, Brock University student who is researching the nomadic life join guest host Zack Hewitt
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8/19/2019 • 16 minutes, 9 seconds
Canada's ambassador to the US resigns, "Because Internet" - technology's impact on language, Burger battle: can vegan products use terms like 'burger' and 'milk'?
Canada’s ambassador to the US resigns – why the position matters so much
Guest: Sarah Goldfeder - Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute / Principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group
How the internet and technology is changing the English language
Guest: Gretchen McCulloch - internet lingust, author: "Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language"
From vegan burgers to almond milk – controversy on the words that vegan alternatives can use
Guest: Anna Pippus - Vancouver lawyer / Director - Plant-based Policy Centre
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8/8/2019 • 33 minutes, 39 seconds
"Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World"
We spoke with economist Robert Lawson, co-author of the new book "Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World"
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8/6/2019 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
John Ivison - "Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister"
We spoke with National Post political affairs columnist John Ivison about his new book "Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister"
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8/6/2019 • 18 minutes, 40 seconds
Alberta Matters: Calgary working with surrounding communities for growth
Chris Sheard, board chair, Calgary Metropolitan Region Board
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8/6/2019 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Music, copyright, and plagiarism; Marking 20 years since the phenomenon of “The Blair Witch Project”; How to get consumer credit card debt under control
Music, copyright, and plagiarism: Katy Perry court loss highlights some importance legal and artistic issues
Guest: Kurt Dahl - Partner / Entertainment Lawyer with Murphy & Company LLP, also drummer for the band One Bad Son
Twenty years since “The Blair Witch Project” – a cultural phenomenon that will never be duplicated
Guest: Jake Kring-Schreifels - Senior Editor at Yankees Magazine and a freelance culture writer for a variety of publications
Quebec to mandate minimum monthly credit card payments – is that a solution to tackling credit card debt?
Guest: Scott Hannah - President & CEO, Credit Counselling Society
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8/1/2019 • 38 minutes, 12 seconds
"Old Town Road" sets new Billboard record - How did it do it?
We spoke with chart analyst and pop critic Chris Molanphy, who writes the "Why Is This Song No. 1?" feature and hosts the Hit Parade podcast for Slate.com
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7/30/2019 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Mindset of a fugitive murder suspect, Canada’s election date won’t be changing, how the opioid crisis has affected pain treatment, Canadians & religion, e-scooters
What is the endgame for fugitive BC murder suspects?
Guest: Jooyoung Lee – Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Toronto
Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer decides to keep federal election date where it is
Guest: Michael Mostyn, CEO – B’nai Brith Canada
Opioid crisis forces a rethink on how the system helps patients deal with pain
Guest: Lori Montgomery – Medical Leader, AHS Calgary Pain Program; clinical associate professor, Depts. Family Medicine and Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, U of Calgary
How Canadians view religion and religious symbols
Guest: Jack Jedwab – president & CEO, Association for Canadian Studies
The downside of the e-scooter craze
Guest: Amy Martyn – freelance writer
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7/29/2019 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary’s budget cuts & arena deal, Alberta’s first approved outdoor cannabis consumption zone, changing Canada’s election date
Council approves 60 million in budget cuts
Guest: Jeromy Farkas - Councillor, Ward 11
Calgary’s arena deal: How we got here
Guest: Jason Markusoff, Alberta correspondent - Maclean’s magazine
Calgary Folk Fest to allow cannabis consumption zone
Guest: Sara Leishman - Executive Director, Calgary Folk Music Festival
Does Canada’s election date – which currently conflicts with a Jewish holiday - need to be changed?
Guest: Shimon Koffler Fogel - President and CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
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7/24/2019 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
The economics of pro sports, 24 Sussex Drive dilemma, Alberta’s prosecutor shortage, photo radar
What does the economic evidence tell us about the impact of subsidizing pro sports arenas and stadiums?
Guest: Brad Humphreys, economics professor - West Virginia University, specializing in the economics of sports
The costly dilemma of 24 Sussex Drive: spend millions to repair it or tear down a historic home
Guest: Chris Selley – National Post columnist
More cases are collapsing as Alberta’s prosecutor shortage drags on
Guest: Matthew Block, Secretary - Alberta Crown Attorneys Association
Alberta Matters: Photo Radar
Guest: Ward Vanlaar, VP research - Traffic Injury Research Foundation
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7/23/2019 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
Life of a chuckwagon driver
Chance Bensmiller, chuckwagon driver
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7/15/2019 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Paid plasma donations, retail freedom, tragic outcome for rehabilitated bear cub, the world of competitive eating
Why it's a mistake for Canada to ban paid plasma donations
Guest: Peter Jaworski - Assistant Teaching Professor (Ethics) - Georgetown University and co-founder - DonationEthics.com
A fight for retail freedom in Manitoba
Guest: Ramsey Zeid, manager of Winnipeg grocery store Food Fare
A rehabilitated black bear was shot and killed less than a two weeks after being release
Guest: Clio Smeeton, president of the Cochrane Ecological institute
Another big day for hot dog eating legend Joey Chestnut – we take a closer look at the world of competitive eating
Guest: Richard Shea, co-founder / president - Major League Eating
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7/4/2019 • 53 minutes, 15 seconds
Why it's a mistake for Canada to ban paid plasma donations
We spoke with Peter Jaworski - Assistant Teaching Professor (Ethics) - Georgetown University and co-founder - DonationEthics.com
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7/4/2019 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
The fight for retail freedom
We spoke with Ramsey Zeid, manager of Winnipeg grocery store Food Fare - they're fighting a provincial law which mandates that certain retailers must remain closed on holidays
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Growing concern about foreign meddling in Canada’s upcoming election
Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University)
A pragmatic environmentalist’s case for LNG
Guest: Blair King - BC-based Environmental Scientist with an interest in energy policy
As Calgary prepares to roll out an e-scooter sharing program, other cities are having second thoughts
Guest: Jeremy Elrod, Nashville city council member
Boeing to pay out $100-million to families of those killed in two crashes of its 737 Max 8 planes
Guest: Marc Moller - Partner in the law firm of Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, New York / aviation litigation expert
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7/3/2019 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
"Why Young Men" author Jamil Jivani, Competition Bureau smacks down Ticketmaster, more reaction and fallout from the Lethbridge/police/deer story
“Why Young Men” – what leads young men down a dangerous and violent path and how to stop it
Guest: Jamil Jivani, author - "Why Young Men: Rage, Race and the Crisis of Identity" Visiting professor - Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law SchoolFounder - Citizen Empowerment Project
Ticketmaster faces $4.5-million in penalties after Competition Bureau investigation
Guest: Josephine Palumbo - Deputy Commissioner for the Competition Bureau’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate
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6/27/2019 • 41 minutes, 7 seconds
Canada vs. China, Neo-Nazi groups added to banned terror list, no charges for police officer who ran over a deer, the case for diet soda
China has banned all Canadian meat imports. Should Canada be fighting back?
Guest: Matt Gurney – National Post columnist
List of banned terrorist organizations now includes two neo-Nazi groups
Guest: Leah West - former counsel with the Dept. of Justice, National Security Litigation & Advisory Group; soon-to-be part of the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University faculty as a lecturer of National Security and Intelligence
No charges to be laid against Lethbridge police officer who repeatedly ran over injured deer
Guest: Ari Goldkind – criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator
The case for diet soda: an in-depth look at the science around artificial sweeteners
Guest: Tamar Haspel – food and science journalist / Washington Post “Unearthed” columnist
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6/26/2019 • 47 minutes, 37 seconds
The IOC shows us that nothing has really changes, the Canadian Forces does a reversal on an Afghan War memorial, the problem with “taxing the rich”
IOC decision on 2026 Winter Olympics shows that it’s business-as-usual
Guest: Christopher Dempsey - Founder and former co-chair - No Boston Olympics / Co-Author - "No Boston Olympics: How and Why Smart Cities Are Passing on the Torch"
Following controversy, Canadian military plans to rededicate Afghan War memorial
Guest: David Pugliese - Ottawa Citizen reporter, covering the Canadian military
Why “taxing the rich” rarely works out the way it’s supposed to
Guest: Finn Poschmann - Resident Scholar at the Fraser Institute
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6/25/2019 • 32 minutes, 3 seconds
Senate passes C-69 & C-48, Elections Canada backtracks, Concern over e-cigarettes, Is technology ruining sport?
Senate passes C-69 and C-48 – Alberta Senator Paula Simons on why she voted as she did
Guest: Paula Simons – Independent Senator, Alberta
Elections Canada NOT paying influencers…anymore
Guest: Amanda Connolly – Global News politics reporter
E-cigarettes: balancing the harm reduction benefits with the concern about underage use
Guest: David Sweanor – Adjunct professor, faculty of law – University of Ottawa; Advisory Board Chair – Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics (U of O)
Is technology ruining sport? – New technology called the video assistant referee, or VAR, has been used at the Women’s World Cup…and not everyone is a fan
Guest: Andrew Potter – author, journalist, columnist; associate professor – McGill Institute for the Study of Canada
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Guest: Moshe Lander – Economist, Concordia University
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6/21/2019 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Guilty on all counts for NXIVM leader, "One Giant Leap" - reflecting on 50 years since the moon landing, the search for ET - why is it so quiet out there?
Guilty on all counts for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere
Guest: Rick Ross - Cult Expert; Executive Director of Cult Education Institute; author, “Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out”
“One Giant Leap” – 50 years after the moon landing, a reflecting on the legacy of Apollo 11
Guest, Charles Fishman – author of “One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission that Flew us to the Moon”
Finding Aliens (and their planets) – Is there life out there?
Guest: Dr. Seth Shostak – Senior Astronomer, Institute Fellow, SETI Institute
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6/20/2019 • 44 minutes, 52 seconds
The environmentalist’s case for TMX, “350 Days” – new pro wrestling documentary, cannabis tax revenues, cannabis border issues
The environmentalist’s case for TMX
Guest: Ed Whittingham - environmental policy expert, former Pembina Institute executive director
“350 Days” – A revealing look at the realities of the professional wrestling business
Guest: Fulvio Cecere, producer/director – “350 Days”
Cannabis tax revenues – are Canadian governments collecting as much as they expected?
Guest: Michael Armstrong, associate professor – Goodman School of Business, Brock University
Cannabis border issues – why an even decades-old arrest can get you banned from the U.S.
Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration lawyer based in Washington State
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6/19/2019 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
How Canadians feel about MMIWG report using the word “genocide,” Quebec’s controversial Bill 21, How to break the pipeline logjam, Final tally of Calgary’s Olympic spending, The Hong Kong protests, New study on sexting risks
New poll on whether Canadians agree with the MMIWG inquiry report on whether Canada guilty of “genocide” / Quebec’s Bill 21 and the implications for religious freedom
Guest: Jack Jedwab – president and CEO, Association for Canadian Studies
How to Break the Pipeline Logjam
Guest: Joseph Quesnel – Program Manager, MacDonald-Laurier Institute
We now know how much Calgary spent in exploring an Olympic bid
Guest: Erin Waite – NoCalgaryOlympics Communications lead
Hong Kong Protests – Why millions of Hong Kong residents have taken to the streets
Guest: Sarah Cook – senior research analyst at Freedom House and director of the China Media Bulletin; author of The Battle for China’s Spirit on religious freedom under Xi Jinping
New U of C study suggests teen sexting is associated with delinquency, sexual behaviors & mental health issues
Guest: Camille Mori – masters student in the University of Calgary’s Determinants of Child Development Lab, and lead author on the study
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6/17/2019 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Unlimited data plans, veteran homelessness, "stalkerware", THC & crash risk
Unlimited data plans now available… but are there strings attached?
Guest: Shruti Shekar, reporter – MobileSyrup.com
House of Commons kills, and then resurrects and accepts, a motion on ending veteran homelessness
Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National – Ottawa correspondent
Guest: Ray McInnis, Royal Canadian Legion
The dangers of “stalkerware”
Guest: Christopher Parsons, senior research associate – Citizen Lab (University of Toronto)
New study finds low levels of THC are not associated with an increased crash risk
Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Brubacher, associate professor – UBC dept. of emergency medicine
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6/13/2019 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
Bill C-69, child marriage in Canada, banning single-use plastics, cyberattacks as an offensive weapon of war, Rich Dodson of the Stampeders
Trudeau government to reject most of the Senate’s proposed C-69 amendments
Guest: Martha Hall Finlay, president & CEO – Canada West Foundation
Child marriage in Canada – still very much a reality
Guest: Alissa Koski, Assistant Professor - Department of Epidemiology, McGill University
Ottawa wants to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021 – but how will that work?
Guest: Mark von Schellwitz, Vice President, Western Canada - Restaurants Canada
The risks and unintended consequences of a cyberattack strategy
Guest: Ken Barker, professor of computer science – University of Calgary
More than 50 years after the band was founded, Calgary’s The Stampeders still going strong
Guest: Rich Dodson, singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, vocalist, founding member – The Stampeders
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6/12/2019 • 58 minutes, 16 seconds
Calgary's property tax mess; banning straws (and other single-use plastic products); "A Stranded Nation"; Pharmacare; dogs, owners, and stress
Calgary business owners rally as city council tackles the property tax mess
Guest: Kelly Doody, founder & owners – The Social School
The Liberals want to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
Guest: Tristin Hopper, Edmonton-based National Post contributor
“A Stranded Nation” – a new documentary on the Canadian oil and gas sector
Guest: Heidi McKillop, Director and Producer of A Stranded Nation
C.D. Howe Institute on the cost and feasibility of universal pharmacare
Guest: Rosalie Wyonch, policy analyst, C.D. Howe Institute
Why a dog’s stress might be mirroring its owner’s stress
Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, dog behavior expert / Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
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6/10/2019 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
The latest Senate votes on C-48 & C-69; Calgary small businesses make their voices heard; making cannabis retail more consumer-friendly; marking three years since the legalization of medical assistance in dying
Two key Senate decisions regarding Bills C-48 and C-69
Guest: Alberta Senator Paula Simons
Calgary small business making their voices heard (Rally outside city hall at 7:30 a.m. Monday)
Guest: Jill Belland, co-founder Barre Belle Studios
Has cannabis legalization succumbed to “corporate greed and monopolization”?
Guest: Patrick Parsons, Media Director of the Calgary Cannabis Club
Three years since the legalization of medical assistance in dying –an event in Calgary to mark the occasion and to discuss the challenges that remain
Guest: Shanaaz Gokool, CEO Dying with Dignity Canada
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6/7/2019 • 52 minutes, 21 seconds
Marking 75 years since D-Day; Is Canada's political system in need of a "Teardown"?; Designing safer roads; The stars of "Personal Growth"
Marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day – and the role that Canadian troops played
Guest: Ted Barris - author, journalist, broadcaster, historian
‘Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up’
Guest: Dave Meslin, author – “Teardown”
The connection between road design and road safety
Guest: Greg Hart, Co-Founder – Vision Zero YYC
Loose Moose Theatre – “PERSONAL GROWTH”
Guests: Lindsay Mullan, Renee Amber, Alexa MacKell - Stars of “Personal Growth”
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6/6/2019 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
Charging Canadian ISIS fighters with war crimes, harm reduction and the opioid crisis, 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, how Canadian feel about confederation
The RCMP apparently looking into whether war crimes laws can be used to prosecute Canadians who have fought for ISIS
Guest: Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting
How supervised consumption sites have an important role to play in combating the opioid crisis
Guest: Dr. Hakique Virani, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Alberta Department of Medicine; Medical Director, Metro City Medical Clinic
30th anniversary of the massacre of protesters in Tiananmen Square
Guest: Terry Glavin, Author, journalist, columnist. Senior Fellow, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.
How do Canadians feel about confederation?
Guest: Andrew Parkin, Executive Director - Environics Institute for Survey Research
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6/5/2019 • 55 minutes, 39 seconds
Calgary's property tax debate, MMIWG report fallout, and how Napster changed the music industry
Calgary’s property tax debate
Guests: Jeromy Farkas, Ward 11 city councilor
Bev Dahlby, Distinguished Fellow and Research Director - School of Public Policy (U of C)
MMIWG fallout
Guest: Chris Selley, Columnist - National Post
Twenty years ago this month, Napster changed the music industry forever
Guest: Alan Cross, Broadcaster / Music writer & historian
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6/4/2019 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Energy as an election issue, sky-high property taxes, Alberta's wildfire threat, countering medical misinformation
CAPP’s federal energy platform
Guest: Tim McMillan, President and CEO, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Inglewood businesses get walloped
Guest: Kelly Doody, Founder/Owner - Social School
Wildfires in Alberta
Guest: Mike Flannigan, Professor of Wildland Fire, University of Alberta
Medical misinformation
Guest: Timothy Caulfield, University of Alberta / Host: “A User's Guide to Cheating Death” (Netflix) / Author: "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?"
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6/3/2019 • 48 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary's property tax problem - how much more can small businesses take?
We spoke with Kelly Doody, founder and owner of Social School in Inglewood
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6/3/2019 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Countering medical misinformation
We spoke with Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy and Research Director at the Health Law Institute (University of Alberta). He's also host of the Netflix show “A User's Guide to Cheating Death” and author of the book "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?"
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6/3/2019 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Ben Gleib on comedy, politics, and why he's running for president
We spoke with comedian, game show host, podcaster, commentator, and presidential candidate Ben Gleib. He's appearing at the Laugh Shop here in Calgary this weekend https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/ben-gleib/
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5/31/2019 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
"The Art of Diplomacy" - Bruce & Vicki Heyman
We spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman and Vicki Heyman about their new book "The Art of Diplomacy: Strengthening the Canada-U.S. Relationship in Times of Uncertainty"
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5/29/2019 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
BC court decision outlines provincial vs federal power
Dwight Newman, law professor at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Rob to discuss the B.C. court of appeal decision on shipping bitumen in the province.
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5/24/2019 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Owen Hart Revisited, Economic Protectionism, Electric Cars and Economy, and Idaho Stops
Owen Hart Revisited
Guest: John Pollock, Reporter & Podcaster
Economic Protectionism
Guest: Vincent Geloso, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute
Electric Cars and Economy
Guest: Blake Shaffer, Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy
Idaho Stops
Guest: Joseph P. Schwieterman, Director, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University in Chicago.
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5/24/2019 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds
Media Bailout, RCMP Fires Disabled Officers, Bartenders Liable, and Guy Gavriel Kay
Media Bailout
Guest: Andrew Potter, Author, journalist / Former editor - Ottawa Citizen
RCMP Fires Disabled Officers
Guest: Jane Gerster, Global News features reporter
Bartenders Liable
Guest: Ari Goldkind, Lawyer
Guy Gavriel Kay
International best-selling author, Latest book - A Brightness Long Ago
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5/23/2019 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
Is Vegan Food a Right?, Transit Pay Pilot, Fort Calgary Beer, and Emergency Preparedness
Is Vegan Food a Right?
Guest: Camille Labchuk, Executive Director, Animal Justice
Transit Pay Pilot
Guest: Aurelio Perri, Global News
Fort Calgary Beer
Guest: Adriano Di Marino, Commander in Cheif, Elite brewing & Cidery
Emergency Preparedness
Guest: Jack Rozdilsky, Associate Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, School of Administrative Studies, York University
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5/21/2019 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
The fight over Fort Calgary Beer
Adriano Di Marino with Elite Brewery & Eatery joins Rob to discuss the legal battle his group is facing with the City of Calgary.
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5/21/2019 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Hockey Calgary Decision, Steel Tariffs, and Spoilers
Hockey Calgary Decision
Guest: Danielle Melnuk – Spokesperson
Steel Tariffs
Guest: Dan Ciuriak, Fellow-in-Residence with the C.D. Howe Institute, Senior Fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Director and Principal, Ciuriak Consulting Inc.
Spoilers
Guest: Andy Prest, North Shore news sports editor and lifestyle columnist
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5/17/2019 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Bill C-48 Voted Down, Mobile Phone Competition, and Replacing Phoenix Pay System
Bill C-48 Voted Down
Guest: Senator Paula Simons
Mobile Phone Competition
Guest: Laura Sonley, Senior Competition Law Officer
Replacing Phoenix Pay System
Guest: Marianne Hladun, PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairie Region
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5/16/2019 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds
Doctors' Rights vs. Patients' Rights, AI in the Real World, and Calgary Plastics Ban
Doctors' Rights vs. Patients' Rights
Guest: Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Director, Equality Program - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
AI in the Real World
Guest: Joanna Bryson, Associate Professor in the Department of Computing at the University of Bath
Calgary Plastics Ban
Guest: Druh Farrell, Councilor Ward 7
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5/15/2019 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
Trump's China Tariffs, Amber Alert Complaints, Kids in Hot Cars, and Peter MacKay on Mark Norman Case
Trump's China Tariffs
Guest: Dan Ikenson, Director, Herbert A. Stiefel - Center for Trade Policy Studies (Cato Institute)
Amber Alert Complaints
Guest: Karen Chymy, Director of Operations, Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Kids in Hot Cars
Guest: Amber Rollins, Director - KidsandCars.org
Peter MacKay on Mark Norman Case
Guest: Peter MacKay, Former Conservative Cabinet Minster
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Canada Chamber Election Demands
Guest: Phil Taylor, Senior Director of Public Affairs - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Weinstein Lawyer/Professor's Job Saved
Guest: Robby Soave, Associate Editor at Reason.comAuthor of "Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump"
Kenney Punts Carbon Levy
Guest: Andrew Leach, Associate Professor, Alberta School of Business
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5/13/2019 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
Fake News, Importing Talent, Contraceptives, and Gas Guzzlers
Canadians and Fake News
Guest: Sean Simpson, Vice President, Ipsos
Talent Importing to Canada
Guest: Irfhan Rawji, CEO MobSquad
Contraceptives for Kids
Guest: Dr. Giosi Di Meglio, Adolescent health specialist in Montreal and the author of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position statement on universal access to no-cost contraception for youth in Canada.
Canadians are Gas Guzzlers
Guest: Blake Shaffer, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Calgary’s Department of Economics
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5/11/2019 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
Liberals Dodge Norman Bullet, Charity Security, and Should Facebook be Broken Up?
Liberals Dodge Norman Bullet
Guest: Matt Gurney, National Post Columnist,
Charites Security Funding Issues
Guest: Stewart Bell, Investigative Journalist - Global News
Should Facebook be Broken Up?
Guest: Jennifer Huddleston, Research Fellow, Mercatus Centre, George Mason University
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5/9/2019 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds
Notorious far-right figure on City of Hamilton's payroll
We spoke with Mack Lamoureux, senior reporter with Vice Canada
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5/9/2019 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Mark Norman Case Dropped, NW Passage Dispute, Sesame Street, Right Wing Extremism
The newly exonerated Vice-Admiral Mark Norman says he was alarmed by the persistent belief among senior government officials that he was guilty, and that their false assumptions took a significant financial and emotional toll on him and on his family.
Guest: Brian Platt, National Post Parliament Hill Reporter
Sending warships through the area as a demonstration of its right and ability to transit those international waters that are now claimed by China. These voyages are aggressive, highly visible political statements normally reserved for the highest-priority maritime disputes.
Guest: Adam Lajeunesse, Irving Shipbuilding Chair at the Mulroney Institute at StFX and a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Sesame Street turns 50
Guest: Cathy Smey Carston, Associate Professor, Bachelor of Child Studies, Mount Royal University
Rightwing extremism in Canada
Guest: Mack Lamoureaux, Sr. Reporter for VICE Canada
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5/8/2019 • 46 minutes, 38 seconds
Bill C-69, Blue Ribbon Panel, and Money Laundering
Taken together, the 70 proposed amendments to C-69, obtained by the National Post, would represent a deep and structural reconfiguration of a bill that has been met with scorn by the oil and gas sector.
Guests: Senator Doug Black and Senator Paula Simons
The Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances has been directed to do a deep dive into Alberta’s finances and economy. The focus will be on identifying areas to eliminate waste, duplication and non-essential spending to create the space to fund government’s key priorities.
Guest: Ron Kneebone, Director of Economic & Social Policy Research in the School of Public Policy
Canada is likely missing 99.9 per cent of money laundering because of loose requirements and lenient penalties, according to the author of a C.D. Howe policy paper released Monday.
Guest: Kevin Comeau, Retired lawyer and Member of Transparency International
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5/8/2019 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
Oilsands Rewrite, Free Speech, CF-18 Replacements, and Drug Testing
This month's edition of National Geographic magazine has an article about the Alberta Oilsands, published April 11th.
Guest: Deborah Jaremko, Oilsands editor with the Daily Oil Bulletin and editor of jwnenergy.com
The UCP government will require Alberta post-secondary institutions to adopt controversial free speech policies based on U.S. principles that allow speakers, no matter how “unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive,” say what they like on campuses.
Guest: Sigal Ben-Porath, Professor OF EDUCATION, PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AT THE University of Pennsylvania
In a hard-hitting new Macdonald-Laurier Institute report, MLI Senior Fellow Richard Shimooka takes a critical look at the government’s approach to replacing Canada’s aging fleet of CF-18 fighters.
Guest: Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Police are continuing to remind people not to get high before driving. But what about the dangers of eating poppy seed cake?
Guest: Kyla Lee, Vancouver criminal defence attorney (Acumen Law)
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5/7/2019 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Carbon Tax Ruling, Terrorism Wording, and Challenging Roadside Testing
Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal has ruled in a split decision that a federally imposed carbon tax is constitutional.
Guest: Martin Olszynski, Associate Professor at University of Calgary's Faculty of Law
Terrorism wording - don't water it down!
Guest: Phil Gurski, President & CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting
Woman challenges mandatory roadside testing
Guest: Jennifer Teryn, Attorney representing Norma McLeod
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5/4/2019 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
Bill C-69 Report, Concussions, and Asteroids
Canada West Foundation out with another report into Bill C-69 and the concerns for the energy industry.
Guest: Marla Orenstein, Director of Natural Resources Centre with the Canada West Foundation
The commissioner of the National Hockey League hit back Wednesday at the notion of banning any kind of head contact in hockey, telling a parliamentary panel that such a rule would be impossible to enforce and lead to the end of hitting in hockey.
Guest: Dave Feschuk Sports Columnist - Toronto Star & Chris Nowinski - Co-founder & CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation
What is the risk of asteroids destroying the earth? And what can be done to prevent it?
Guest: Andrew (Andy) Rivkin - Planetary astronomer, Co-Lead of the DART Investigation Team
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5/3/2019 • 44 minutes, 43 seconds
Turning Taps, New Economy?, and China vs. Canada
Taps are turning…or are they? – Jason Kenney has officially proclaimed the Notley legislation to Turn off the Taps. What does this mean? Is this even legal? Eric Adams – Professor, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law joins the show.
New gov’t, new economy – how to balance the AB budget – a new report published by the School of Public Policy, "Balancing Alberta's Budget by 2022 is Only Part of Alberta’s Long-Run Fiscal Challenge" was released today. Trevor Tombe – author, economist, associate professor, University of Calgary Economics Department joins the show.
Canada vs China – how should we push back? In light of the canola conundrum, some are saying Canada needs to take a stand. What options do we have? Charles Burton – associate prof., Brock U., specializing in comparative politics, Gov’t/politics of China, Canada-China relations & Human Rights; former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China between 1991-1993 & 1998-2000 joins the show.
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5/2/2019 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
Alberta beer company to be bought by Sleeman
Wild Rose Brewery, a cornerstone of Alberta's craft beer business, could soon be snapped up by Sleeman Breweries, the third-largest brewing company in Canada.Both brewers confirmed to CBC. Don Tse - Beer Writer and Consultant joins the show.
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4/30/2019 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Social media avatars - what they say
If you could make your online avatar as attractive as you wanted, would you? It turns out that for most, some minor tweaks will do, according to a new study. Eleni Stroulia, professor in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta joins the show.
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4/30/2019 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
“Save Me the Plums”
This new book promises to be the start of a revolution in the way we think about food. Ruth Reichl – author of “Save Me the Plums”; best-selling author of “Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise”; former editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine joins the show.
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4/29/2019 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
Whittingham resigns
The controversial appointee by the Notley gov’t, Ed Whittingham (AB Energy Advisor) has resigned-saying he cannot support the direction the Kenney governmt is going. Cody Battershill – founder of Canada Action, a pro-oilsands advocacy group joins the show.
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4/29/2019 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
BC Gas prices are too high, and it’s AB’s fault…or is it?!
BCs premier thinks AB oil companies are gouging BC Drivers & that AB should put in more refineries. Which would be great-if we had a way to get them the gas. Blair King – BC-based Environmental Scientist (with an interest in energy policy) joins the show.
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4/29/2019 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Not a “beef-liever”
A new column attempts to explain why the fake meat phenom. IS such a phenom. (Rob is not buying in BTW). Sylvain Charlebois - Senior Director, Agrifood Analytics Lab; Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University joins the show.
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4/26/2019 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Dosing your way to bliss
Two students have been studying the benefits of micro-dosing LSD and mushrooms; trying to see whether psychedelics could be beneficial to mental health. Thomas Anderson - PhD Student, Cognitive Neuroscience, Dept of Psychology, U of T; Research Director, Center for Psychedelic Studies and Rotem Petranker - Associate Director, Center for Psychedelic Studies, U of T; PhD Student, Clinical Psychology, York University join the show.
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4/26/2019 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
Canada vs. Facebook
Despite being told to clean up their act, Facebook is NOT respecting privacy rules-according to a new report by the BC and federal privacy commissioners. Michael McEvoy – Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
The right to NOT vote
The 2019 AB Election had the highest voter turnout since 1971, with 71% of eligible voters participating. One National Post journalist did not vote, and calls himself a “principled non-voter.” He explains why. Colby Cosh – Edmonton-based National Post columnist joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Fake hate crimes
It is being called "the worst anti-Semitic hate crime" in Winnipeg. And police are now saying it was faked by the cafe owner. Ran Ukashi – Director for the League for Human Rights at B’Nai Brith Canada joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Keep your murders to yourself
A B.C. court decision means you do NOT need to disclose a property’s murder history in a real estate transaction Alan G. Silverstein – Real Estate Lawyer in Ontario joins the show
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4/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Extremists in Alberta
A report poised to be made public next week, details the “disproportionate number of extremists in Alberta." David Jones – senior researcher for the organization of the prevention of violence joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Vote ‘No” to reform
PEI is now the latest jurisdiction to reject a switch to a proportional representation electoral system. Why is everyone saying no? Réal Lavergne - president of Fair Vote Canada joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 15 minutes
Asylum claims processing
Asylum seekers crossing the U.S. border into Canada deserve to have their claims dealt with in a timely manner. To accomplish this, Canada should dedicate more resources to processing claims, rather than finding new ways to force these people back into the U.S. Robert Falconer - Research Associate at the School of Public Policy joins the show.
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4/25/2019 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Who let the dogs out?
"Who Let the Dogs Out" has led Ben Sisto to dedicate eight years exploring and exposing a story steeped in show business, legal battles, female empowerment, artistic integrity and one very catchy hook. This documentary follows Sisto on his popular live talks across the world that explain the story of "Who Let The Dogs Out" accompanied by a museum of over 250 pieces of ephemera relating to the song and its origins.
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4/25/2019 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Film Screening - Freaks
Freaks is a thrilling science fiction film and debut film from co-writer/directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein.
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4/25/2019 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Extremists in Alberta
David Jones, senior researcher at the Organization for the Prevention of Violence, joins Rob to discuss his latest report on the high number of extremists in Alberta.
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4/24/2019 • 15 minutes
Zombie Pigs
Scientists have discovered they can still find signs of brain activity hours after a pig has left this earthly plane. What does that mean? Could this be a bad thing? Arthur Caplan – bioethicist and professor at NYU School of Medicine joins the show.
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4/22/2019 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Trudeau on the Simpsons – sort of
A Calgary broadcaster, Lucas Meyer, was “discovered”. He had posted a YouTube video of his impersonations, that was spotted by Simpsons producers, and Meyer will be playing the role of Justin Trudeau on an upcoming episode of the Simpsons. Lucas Meyer – Calgary broadcaster and Trudeau impersonator joins the show.
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4/22/2019 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
4/20 2019 – the first legal one
A look back on cannabis legalization – what has worked, what needs to change. The “highs” and lows of the past six months. Fred Bell – vice-president of the Calgary Cannabis Club joins the show.
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4/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Author visit, “Saving Manno”
An Edmonton author (and former athlete, teacher, adventurer & philanthropist) was travelling when he met a baby chimp in a private zoo. This started his journey to save the baby…and he tells us why. Spencer Sekyer – author of “Saving Manno - What a Baby Chip taught Me About Making the World a Better Place” joins the show.
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4/18/2019 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Mueller Report
The Mueller Report was released today. Rick Wilson – political strategist and media consultant joins the show.
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4/18/2019 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Don’t Mintz Taxes
Now that we have a new government, what should happen with our tax policy? How do we ensure Alberta really IS “Open for Business” again? Dr. Jack Mintz – President’s fellow, School of Public Policy, at the University of Calgary joins the show.
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4/18/2019 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
Jack Mintz on Bill C-69, Alberta corporate taxes
Dr. Jack Mintz, president's fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, joins Rob for a wide-ranging discussion about how to re-write Bill C-69 and how Alberta could change taxes -- corporate, personal and excise.
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4/18/2019 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
How the Left was Lost
What went wrong for the NDP, and where do they go from here? Gillian Stewart – columnist for The Star in Calgary joins the show.
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4/17/2019 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Kenney to the rescue
Many Albertans chose Jason Kenney & the UCP April 16th in hopes he will restart our economy. Is this likely to happen? Lorne Gunter – columnist at the Edmonton Sun joins the show.
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4/17/2019 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Gambling is cool
Let the people bet. Alberta has some archaic rules that govern (read: stifle) our right to gamble. Paul Burns - president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association joins the show.
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4/17/2019 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Accents are not always cool
A new U of A study shows patients who receive diagnosis from a doctor with an accent do not trust the information as much as from a doctor without an accent. Elena Nicoladis – co-author of the study; Department of Psychology, University of Alberta joins the show.
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4/17/2019 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Twitter bots and Alberta politics
University of Calgary professor Tom Keenan joins Rob to discuss a recent study that found one third of Twitter accounts using Alberta politics-related hashtags are bots.
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4/16/2019 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Male domestic violence is higher than we know
Three Canadian sociologists are reporting Stats Can data that says men and women are equally as likely to be victims of domestic violence, including severe forms. Dr. Alexandra Lysova - Assistant Professor, School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University and publication co-author joins the show.
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4/15/2019 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Guess who’s back…Tiger’s back
After back surgery, personal turmoil and an 11-year drought, legendary Tiger Woods won his 5th Green Jacket at the Masters in a come-from-behind victory on Sunday. Scott Stinson – national sports columnist for Postmedia joins the show.
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4/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
How to safely hit wildlife (safe for you)
Since 2000, wildlife collisions have killed as many Canadians as the Korean War. The National Post has an article with tips on how to safely hit wild animals while driving. Tristin Hopper – award-winning national reporter for the National Post joins the show.
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4/15/2019 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
NDN CAR drives again (maybe)
Bruce Spence is a First Nations (Cree) man in Manitoba who has a car with the plate "NDN CAR". He has been ordered by Manitoba Provincial Insurance (MPI) to get rid of it. But he is now part of a Constitutional Challenge to try to keep it.
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4/15/2019 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Man Running at Calgary International Film Festival
A film by a Calgary man (co-written by his wife Donna) about a depressed doctor who takes part in a 100-mile, 24-hour ultramarathon premiers in Calgary. Gary Burns – filmmaker; director of Man Running joins the show.
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4/15/2019 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Jen Gerson
Jen Gerson joins Rob to discuss why issues beyond just the economy should be considered by voters in the Alberta election.
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4/15/2019 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Advance polling
Drew Westwater, deputy chief electoral officer with Elections Alberta, joins Rob to explain everything you need to know about advance polling in the Alberta election.
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4/12/2019 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Dinosaurs are cool!
This promises to be a “dino-lightful” conversation about the new book “The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs.” Steve Brusatte - Paleontologist / Evolutionary Biologist at the University of Edinburgh joins the show
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4/11/2019 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Liberal about-face on refugees
The Liberal government appears to have slipped some changes into a new 392-page omnibus bill that would prevent refugees from making a claim in Canada if they have already made a similar claim in other countries. Michelle Rempel – MP, Calgary Nose Hill; Conservative Immigration Critic joins the show.
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4/11/2019 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Look at that Black Hole!
he Event Horizon Telescope has snapped a pic of a "supermassive" black hole in the centre of another galaxy. The black hole is six billion times larger than our sun. Abraham (Avi) Loeb - Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science, Harvard University; Chair, Harvard Astronomy Department; Director, Institute for Theory and Computation (ITC); Founding Director, Black Hole Initiative (BHI); Chair, Breakthrough Starshot Advisory Committee; Chair, Board on Physics and Astronomy, National Academies joins the show.
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4/11/2019 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Climate Change from a different angle
One economist is making the argument that our country IS warming…but we are also thriving, “Saying Canada warmed twice as fast as the whole planet doesn’t prove anything." Ross McKitrick – professor of economics at the University of Guelph; senior fellow at the Fraser Institute joins the show.
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4/11/2019 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Trudeau’s Bahama trip a long time in the planning
Documents have been released that show the RCMP were working on this 18 months before he went on a family vacation in 2016-17. David Akin – Global News Chief Political Correspondent joins the show.
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4/11/2019 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Philpott Fights Back
Ousted Liberal MP Jane Philpott believes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not “allowed” to kick her and Jody Wilson-Reybould out. Many people agree... Michael Chong – Conservative MP (Wellignton – Halton Hills) joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Canadian Terrorists
A Global News investigation suggests Canadians. have been responsible for up to 300 deaths abroad. Stewart Bell – Global News, National Online Investigative Journalist joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Is Alberta Unattractive to Investors?
The Calgary and Edmonton Chambers of Commerce are suggesting decisions by municipal, provincial and federal gov’t have made AB unattractive to domestic and international investors. Sandip Lalli – president and CEO, Chamber of Commerce joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley
Rachel Notley, Alberta NDP leader, joins Rob Breakenridge ahead of the Alberta election to discuss speaking with senators about Bill C-69 and Bill C-48, to reflect on Alberta's economy under an NDP government during an oil price shock and the implementation of the carbon tax.
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4/9/2019 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
25th Anniversary of Rwanda Genocide
Carolyn Kury de Castillo did an incredible story talking to a Calgary man who was in Rwanda during the genocide. At 9 years old he was left with no one, his parents and 5 siblings were killed, his aunt who took him and tried to hide him..was also killed. Melchior Cyusa – Rwanda survivor joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Trudeau Wants to Sue Scheer
Prime Minister JT is threatening to sue Conservative leader Andrew Scheer for libel in connection to SNC. What is said in parliament is protected. What is said in public/social media is not. Harper and Chretien also threatened to sue their opposition. One reporter thinks this is all a part of a plan...by Andrew Scheer. Campbell Clark – chief political writer for the Globe and Mail joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Facebook Banning Hate Groups
Facebook has announced a crackdown on white supremacist groups and ppl like Faith Goldy. Alex Boutilier – Toronto Star reporter joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Gas Relief for B.C.
The B.C. Government is looking in to ‘gas price relief’ if prices continue to climb. Dan McTeague, Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy.com joins the show.
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4/9/2019 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Kurt Cobain - 25 Years
On the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death, we’ll chat with Alan Cross about the artist’s career and impact.
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4/9/2019 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Robert Kelly in Calgary
Well-known comedian Robert (Bobby) Kelly will be appearing at The Laugh Shop this weekend, April 4 to 6. www.thelaughshopcalgary.com
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4/4/2019 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
NATO is Turning 70
The North American Treaty Organization (NATO) turns 70 this week. Back in April 1949 representatives from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal & the US signed the agreement to deter an armed attack against them all. Some are saying we need NATO now more than ever. Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University weighs in.
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4/4/2019 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
Citizen’s Election Panel Week 2
Rob chats with the four members of our “Citizen’s Panel” about the election and issues that matter to them. This same panel will join Rob every Thursday until the election.
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4/4/2019 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
Albertans voice concerns in poll
Pollster Janet Brown shares the results of a poll commissioned by the Global Petroleum Show to show what part was leading at the time, and what concerns were at the top of Albertans' minds.
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4/3/2019 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt on leader's debate
Freedom Conservative Party leader Derek Fildebrandt joins Rob in studio to discuss why he and his party won't be on Thursday's leader's debate.
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4/2/2019 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
CWHL is Done
One week after the Calgary Inferno won the Champion's Cup, & 12 years after the league started up, the Canadian Women's Hockey League announced they are folding effective May 1. Lisa MacGregor, of Global Calgary sports joins the show.
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4/1/2019 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Rap vs. Country
Lil Nas X's single "Old Town Road" has been climbing the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart lately. However, it has now been removed from the list because Billboard said the song, "does not embrace enough elements of today's country music to chart in its current version." Angela Stefano, Editor-in-chief of TheBoot.com joins the show.
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4/1/2019 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
“The Perfect Predator” aka Scientist vs Superbug
A Canadian infectious disease epidemiologist, Steffanie Strathdee turned to a very old, and experimental treatment option after her husband, Thomas Patterson, contracted a superbug while they were travelling in Egypt in 2015. She looked into something called “Phage Therapy” (using an infection to fight an infection).
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4/1/2019 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
SNC – No Grey Area
The JWR tape between her and Wernick is proof that she is telling the truth. So now what?? Andrew Coyne, national columnist for Postmedia joins the show.
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4/1/2019 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Unleash your LESAs
The city of Calgary has launched an application process for people who would like to have livestock emotional support animals (LESA). Calgarians will be allowed to keep a LESA on their property if they meet the requirements. Aalika Kohli, Business and Policy Analyst for Calgary Community Standards joins the show.
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4/1/2019 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
Pipelines and Energy
Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission has released a new report, 10 Myths about Carbon Pricing in Canada. Bev Dahlby, Commissioner of the Ecofiscal Commission and Distinguished Fellow and Research Director in the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary joins the show.
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3/28/2019 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Citizen's Election Panel - Week 1
Rob chats with the four members of our “Citizen’s Panel” about the election and issues that matter to them. This same panel will join Rob every Thursday until the election.
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3/28/2019 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
Quebec's proposed new "secularism" law
We spoke with Beryl Wajsman - publisher of The Metropolitain, editor-in-chief of The Suburban Newspaper Group, and founder & president of the Institute for Public Affairs of Montreal
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3/28/2019 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Alberta's trucking industry after Humboldt
Chris Nash, president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, joins Rob to discuss the state of the industry after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and the criminal lawsuits against the driver and trucking company.
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3/27/2019 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
Apple Streaming
Apple announced Monday they are launching a new streaming service that will compete with the likes of Netflix etc. Is another streaming option good or bad for Canada? Daniel Bernhard, executive director of Friends of Broadcasting joins the show.
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3/26/2019 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Alberta Teachers Association respond to UCP platform
Alberta Teachers Association president Greg Jeffrey joins Rob to discuss the issues the Association has with class sizes, standardized testing, GSAs and charter schools for the next Alberta government.
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3/26/2019 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Decision Alberta: Women's issues
Sue Tomney, CEO of YWCA Calgary, joins Rob to discuss the issues that affect women that could be determined in the provincial election.
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3/26/2019 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Omar Khadr Officially Free
An Alberta judge in Edmonton decided today Khadr’s 8-year sentence, imposed in 2010, has expired. The former Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of killing an American soldier in Afghanistan in 2002 has completed his sentence and is now as free as any other Canadian citizen. Scott Newark, Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University; Former Alberta Crown Prosecutor; Former Vice Chair of the Ontario Office for Victims of Crime; Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada joins the show.
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3/25/2019 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Mueller Report
Donald Trump is clean as a whistle…or is he? We dive into the dirt of the Mueller Report with Ken White, Contributing Writer at the The Atlantic; Attorney - Brown, White & Osborn LLP in Los Angeles; and Former federal prosecutor.
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3/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Restaurants Canada take their concerns to Alberta political parties
Mark von Schellwitz, VP Western Canada with Restaurants Canada, joins Rob to discuss some of the concerns the restaurant industry has in Alberta, after a recent study showed one-third of restaurateurs have considered closing their doors due to the current labour legislation.
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3/25/2019 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Shaun Majumder
We spoke with Canadian comedian and actor Shaun Majumder, who is appearing this weekend at the Laugh Shop https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/events/list/
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3/23/2019 • 21 minutes, 43 seconds
Canadian Music Icon Corey Hart
We spoke with singer-songwriter Corey Hart about his remarkable career, his induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and the "Milestones: Corey Hart" exhibition at the National Music Centre in Calgary
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3/23/2019 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
No, it's not time to "turn the page" on SNC Lavalin. Quite the opposite
Rob's thoughts on the bombshell interview Jane Philpott gave to Maclean's magazine where the former cabinet minister suggests that there's much more on the SNC Lavalin affair that Canadians need to learn
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3/21/2019 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Will North-Central Calgary ever get LRT service?
We spoke with Ward 3 city councillor Jyoti Gondek
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3/21/2019 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Wait times in Alberta
Bacchus Barua of the Fraser Institute joins Rob to discuss the state of wait times in the health care system in Alberta.
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3/21/2019 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Media critic Jesse Brown on Ottawa's ill-conceived media bailout
We spoke with Jesse Brown, host & publisher at Canadalandshow.com
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3/21/2019 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
MRU cancels speech by ex-Muslim atheist activist
We spoke with Armin Navabi, ex-Muslim, secular activist, author, and founder of Atheist Republic. Also joining us was Lois Edwards, board member with the Atheist Society of Calgary and a secular representative with the Interfaith chaplaincy at MRU
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3/21/2019 • 15 minutes, 36 seconds
Diversifying Alberta's economy
Andrew Leach, energy and environmental economics professor at the University of Alberta, joins Rob to discuss the challenges in diversifying Alberta's economy, a point of contention in this spring election.
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3/20/2019 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Federal Budget 2019
We'll talk about the new Liberal mortgage plan with Thomas DavidoffAssociate Professor (Stanley Hamilton Professorship in Real Estate Finance) andDirector of the UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate at theSauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.
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3/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Hockey Calgary Boundary Changes
In an announcement made last night, two associations were dissolved and major changes implemented. Kevin Kobelka, Executive Director of Hockey Calgary joins the show.
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3/19/2019 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Federal Budget Day
Why is it important we come to balanced books before the scheduled 2040? Mathieu Bédard, economist at the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) joins the show.
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3/19/2019 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
How do we combat white supremacist ideology?
A former white supremacist & neo-nazi,Brad Galloway, now a fourth year criminology student shares his story.
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3/18/2019 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
We need to stop labeling everyone!
Author Irshad Manji discusses this theory in her new book, “Don’t Label Me.”
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3/18/2019 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
Kenney and Callaway - Big deal?
How big of a deal is the Callaway situation? Does this really matter to the Kenney campaign? Duane Bratt, PhD, political scientist and professor at Mt. Royal University joins the show.
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3/18/2019 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Teens Confront Anti-Abortion Protesters
Angela Kokott, Alberta Party Candidate for Calgary-Mountain View joins the show.
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3/15/2019 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Two Federal Ministries Investigating Potential Violations of Privacy
Two federal ministries are investigating potential violations of privacy laws after government officials shared details about a Postmedia news story and the journalist pursuing it, with representatives of Irving Shipbuilding. David Pugliese of Postmedia joins the show.
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3/15/2019 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Online Services vs. Vaccines, and CRISPR Treatment
Sites like Google, Facebook etc. are being encouraged to stop the anti-vaxxers for spreading their views. Also, several of the world’s leading CRISPR scientists and bioethicists are calling for a global moratorium on editing human genes that can be passed on from parents to children. Dr. Arthur Caplan, Medical Ethicist, Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics of the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone joins the show.
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3/15/2019 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
The Atheist Muslim: A Journey from Religion to Reason
Ali Rizvi, author of "The Atheist Muslim: A Journey from Religion to Reason" joins the show.
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3/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
New Zealand Mosque Shooting
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, National Security Issues, Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, International Law, Humanitarianism, and Foreign Policy joins the show.
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3/15/2019 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
The Saints vs. Hockey Calgary
Hockey Calgary is expected to announce the changes to the association boundaries March 18. One ass. The Saints in the NE has put together a counter-proposal asking Hockey Calgary to leave their association alone – pointing out significant changes would go against the founding principles set out by Hockey Calgary. Bob Betteridge, President of Calgary Saints Hockey Association joins the show.
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3/14/2019 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Is the New Canada Food Guide Too Expensive for the Average Canadian?
Is the new Canada Food Guide too expensive for the average Canadian? A new report from Dalhousie University suggests it is. Simon Somagyi, PhD, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management, College of Business & Economics at the University of Guelph joins the show.
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3/14/2019 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Economic Impacts of Boeing 737 Grounding
Estimates suggest a global hit of $17m/day that Boeing planes are grounded. Eventually that money has to come from somewhere. We'll take a look at potential long-term effects with Marvin Ryder, Assistant Professor of Marketing at DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
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3/14/2019 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Cell Phones and Students
More on the proposed ban of cell phones in public schools in Ontario from Dr. Jacob Barkley, Professor of Exercise Science at Kent State University.
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3/13/2019 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
A "New Canadian Partnership" for Trade
According to a new paper, provinces must create a ‘New Canadian Partnership’ for trade. Ian Brodie, political scientist at the University of Calgary and Stephen Harper’s former Chief of Staff joins the show.
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3/13/2019 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
More Reaction to the Grounding of the 737 MAX
Gábor Lukács, founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights joins the show.
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3/13/2019 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
No more JWR
The Liberals blocked JWR from telling “The Rest of Her Story”. The party voted against an opposition request to let her speak. Michael Cooper - Conservative MP for St. Albert – Edmonton Member – Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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3/13/2019 • 9 minutes
Canadian Government Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8&9 Aircraft
Seth Miller, aviation journalist joins the show.
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3/13/2019 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web
Dan York, director of web strategy for the Internet Society, an online publication, joins the show.
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3/13/2019 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Daylight Savings Time – Why are we still doing this?
The National Post is on a mission to end this, promising to repost their anti-Daylight Savings Time article every year until it is abolished. Tristen Hopper of The National Post joins the show.
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3/12/2019 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
More on the Deadly Ethiopian Airlines Crash
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down in Ethiopia Sunday (157 dead incl. 18 Canadians). Plus, March 8th is the 5th anniversary of when MH370 went down (239 presumed dead). Captain Ross Aimer, CEO of Aero Consulting Experts joins the show.
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3/12/2019 • 11 minutes, 1 second
SNC-Lavalin - Are We Looking at this All Wrong?
Sandy Garossino, Business analyst and reporter for Canada’s National Observer joins the show.
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3/12/2019 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
JWR, GM Butts, DPA, PM Trudeau, and SNC
A week of acronyms and political hijinks. We look at the headlines including more on why JWR refused the Indigenous portfolio. Rebecca Joseph, Global National Online journalist joins the show.
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3/12/2019 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Gender Marketing
Do we still hyper target our marketing to male/female demographics? Also, are we overdoing the “Girls are good enough” angle to young girls? Don’t they know that? Or is that more to placate older generations? Shauna MacDonald, Principle and Founder at Brookline Public Relations joins the show.
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3/12/2019 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
Cyber Safety in the Canadian Military
Are we protected? Are we safe? What should we be worried about? Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries.
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3/8/2019 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Are Women Making Progress?
Adora Nwofor, Calgary comedian and self-proclaimed feminist joins the show.
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3/8/2019 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds
SNC Lavalin - Just the Facts
Cory G. Litzenberger – president & founder of CGL Strategic Business & Tax advisers in Red Deer joins the show.
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3/8/2019 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Interviewer Extraordinaire
Local media darling Dave Kelly is travelling the country - in Calgary to intro Obama & out east to intro Ellen.
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3/8/2019 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel joins Zack Hewitt, in for Rob Breakenridge, to discuss a judge's decision to overturn his ban from running in a provincial election and his recent promise to make vaccinations mandatory for school children, if elected.
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3/7/2019 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Recent Rash of Train Derailments
Why are all of these trains going off the tracks? Mark Winfield, Professor of Environmental Studies at York University joins the show.
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3/7/2019 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Who’s who? The History of Those Involved in the Trudeau Scandal
Bob Iverach of Action Alberta joins the show.
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3/7/2019 • 23 minutes, 13 seconds
Analysis of Gerald Butts' Testimony
Howard Anglin, Executive Director, Canadian. Constitution Foundation, Fellow Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Former Deputy of Staff/Sr Advisor, Legal Affairs & Policy to Prime Minister Stephen Harper joins the show.
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3/7/2019 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
The problems behind panhandling
After a man was struck and killed by a car while apparently panhandling in Calgary Tuesday night, Calgary Homeless Foundation president & CEO Diana Krecsy joins Rob to discuss how those who engage in panhandling are particularly vulnerable.
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3/6/2019 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Momo Challenge Hoax
Parents are concerned about the Momo Challenge, a creepy doll roumoured to pop up in videos and give instructions to kids to hide or injure themselves. Is this really bigger than what is being made of it and is it a hoax? Laura Hazard owen, deputy editor of The Nieman Lab at Harvard University joins the show.
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3/5/2019 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
If You Build it, They Will Vote!
City Council has approved a draft proposal for four capital projects, including a new arena. Councillor Evan Wooley, who voted against the proposal joins the show.
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3/5/2019 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Age is All in Your Mind
A new book strikes down myths of aging. Seniors are starting businesses, vacationing, and being more active than ever. Author Carl Honoré discusses his book Bolder: Making the Most of our Longer Lives.
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3/4/2019 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Alberta Families Receiving Disproportionate Carbon Tax Rebate
Alberta families are getting a disproportionate carbon tax rebate (lower income families get more back than they spend & vice versa for higher income families). Trevor Tombe, Economist at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy joins the show.
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3/4/2019 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Canadian Comedians Say Livelihoods at Risk by Sale of Radio Channel
Canadian Comedians fear their livelihoods may be at risk as Just for Laughs takes over a Sirius XM Comedy Channel. Sandra Battaglini, an award-winning stand-up comic, actor, and writer joins the show.
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3/1/2019 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Liberals Move to Grant Pot Pardons
Liberals tabled Bill C-93 in the House today, which will provide for pardons for old pot convictions. Kirk Tousaw, BC Lawyer and cannabis advocate joins the show.
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3/1/2019 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Kim Mitchell Performing at the Grey Eagle
Canadian musician Kim Mitchell joins the show to talk about his music and his upcoming performance at the Grey Eagle.
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3/1/2019 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
RCMP Planning for Return of Canadian ISIS Members
Stuart Bell, National Online Journalist, Investigative for Global News joins the show.
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2/28/2019 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
SNC-Lavalin scandal "stands out in terms of political scandals"
Tasha Kheiriddin of Global News Radio 640 Toronto joins Rob to discuss the latest in the SNC-Lavalin scandal.
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2/28/2019 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Responds to Q3 Outlook
Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins the show.
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2/27/2019 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Calgary Property Tax Gap for Small Businesses
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses has released its annual Property Tax Gap Report which states that Calgary tops list of most unfair property tax systems for small business. Richard Truscott, Vice President of BC and Alberta for the CFIB joins the show.
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2/26/2019 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Organ Donation: Opt-In or Opt-Out?
Should organ donation be an opt-out system instead of an opt-in? Michael Ravenhill, CEO of the David Foster foundation joins the show.
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2/26/2019 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Schools Experiment with "Rough Play" Zones
Two Quebec elementary schools are experimenting with supervised “rough play” zones in the schoolyard. Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Associate Professor for the Department of Pediatrics and School of Population & Public Health at UBC and Investigator at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute joins the show.
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2/26/2019 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Fluoridation in Calgary
Should fluoride be reintroduced to the water in Calgary? Juliet Guichon, President of Calgarians for Kids' Health and Assistant Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Calgary joins the show.
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2/26/2019 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Canada's Child Poverty Rate
Trevor Tombe, Associate professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy joins the show to talk about the recent Statistics Canada numbers released regarding child poverty in Canada.
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2/26/2019 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Province Ponders Variable Speeds on Deerfoot
The province is considering variable speed limits on Deerfoot saying it could help reduce gridlock. Karan Arora joins the show and is a transportation planning engineer (EIT) with four years of combined experience in traffic engineering, transportation demand modeling, transportation planning, microsimulation, traffic impact assessment and transportation management strategies, highway design and research.
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2/25/2019 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
ABVMA Votes to Ban Unnecessary Medical Procedures on Animals
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association voted to ban unnecessary surgeries such as, declawing, ear and tail docking, etc.. Dr Darrell Dalton, council member at ABVMA joins the show.
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2/25/2019 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Education Minister Bans Seclusion Rooms
Inclusion Alberta applauds the Education Minister for banning seclusion rooms, CEO of Inclusion Alberta, Trish Bowman joins the show.
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2/25/2019 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Community Revitalization Levies
The School of Public Policy released a report that outlines a framework for the effective use and implementation of Community Revitalization Levies and examines the current CRL framework and mechanisms in Alberta. Nancy Wanye, graduate of the Master of Public Policy at The School of Public Policy and co-author of this report joins the show.
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2/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Kent Hehr's Accusers Willing to Forego Privacy
Kent Hehr’s accusers say they’re ready to forego privacy in exchange for laying eyes on findings of a third-party investigation into the Calgary Centre representative’s conduct. Kristin Raworth, Alberta civil servant and one of Hehr's accusers joins the show.
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2/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Rally 4 Resources Canada Action
Rally 4 Resources and Canada Action are holding a rally today in support of Trans Mountain for NEB announcement. Cody Battershill, founder of Canada Action joins the show.
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2/22/2019 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Petition Calls for U.S. to Sell Montana to Canada
Kristen Inbody, Montana Mystique reporter at the Great Falls Tribune and has traveled Canada from the Yukon to Quebec (at Canada’s excruciatingly slow speed limits) and she joins the show to talk about the petition.
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2/22/2019 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side
Dr. Julia Shaw, Psychological scientist - University College London and Author of Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side joins the show.
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2/21/2019 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Jussie Smollett Case
Robby Soave, Associate Editor at Reason.com joins the show.
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2/21/2019 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Government Announces Photo Radar Changes
The Alberta Government is taking steps to end photo radar being used as a revenue-generating tool. Transportation Minister Brian Mason Joins the show.
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2/21/2019 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
CD Howe - Bill C-69 Flawed
Grant Bishop, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe Institute joins the show.
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2/21/2019 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
New Livestock Transport Rules
Camille Labchuk, animal rights lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice - a national animal law organization, joins the show.
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2/21/2019 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
CRTC acknowledges Big Telecom’s sales practices are problematic
Guest Marie Aspiazu
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2/21/2019 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
New CRTC Report Shows Telecom Sales Practices
A new CRTC report shows that Canadians are experiencing misleading or aggressive sales practices from telecommunications companies. Dr. Mary Cavanagh associate professor at university of Ottawa’s school of information studies joins the show.
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2/20/2019 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Fraser Institute Release - The Wealth of First Nations
Tom Flanagan, Retired professor of political science and senior fellow of the Fraser Institute joins the show.
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2/20/2019 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Trudeau Spoke to Wilson-Raybould After SNC-Lavalin Deal Refusal
The drama continues…Trudeau spoke to Wilson-Raybould after prosecutors refused SNC-Lavalin deal. Steven Chase national correspondent for Globe and Mail.
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2/20/2019 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Alberta Investing $3.7 Billion in Rail Shipments
Alberta announced it is investing $3.7B to move oil by rail and leasing 4400 rail cars. Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs Reporter for Global Edmonton joins the show.
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2/19/2019 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Measles and Un-Vaccinated Children
Peter J. Hotez, Professor of Pediatrics and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Co-Director at Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development joins the show to talk about the recent measles outbreak in Vancouver.
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2/19/2019 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Canadians Know Little About D-Day - Poll
This June will be the 75th anniversary of D-Day and a new poll shows that Canadians know little about the battle. Anthony Wilson-Smith, President & CEO of Historica Canada joins the show.
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2/19/2019 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Cold Pursuit Movie ...and Other Things?
Tom Jackson, Canadian-born actor and singer joins Rob in the studio.
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2/15/2019 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Regulating the Sex Doll Industry
Mark Hay, a writer who covers topics related to sex and sexuality joins the show.
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2/15/2019 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Tibetan-Canadian Student Under Attack From Chinese Students in Canada
Tibetan-Canadian student politician Rukiye Turdush, a vocal critic of the Chinese government's treatment of Uighurs comes under attack by Chinese students in Canada.
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2/15/2019 • 12 minutes
Fort McMurray Oil Barons forfeit season
Roxanne Janes, parent of a player with the Fort McMurray Midget A Junior Oil Barons, joins Rob to discuss the events that preceded the team forfeiting their season.
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2/15/2019 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Supreme Court: Teacher Guilty of Voyeurism
The Supreme Court has ruled a teacher who recorded students with a hidden camera is guilty of voyeurism. Steven Penney, Law professor at the University of Alberta and oo-author of 'Criminal Procedure in Canada' joins the show.
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2/14/2019 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Toronto Charity Disputes CRA Accusation of Iranian Involvement
Toronto charity disputes CRA accusation it was formed to spread ‘Iranian revolutionary ideology in Canada.' Stewart Bell, National Online Journalist and Investigative Reporter for Global News joins us.
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Dwight Newman, University of Saskatchewan specializing in constitutional law joins the show.
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2/14/2019 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Students and Physicians Call for Vaping Regulations
University students, high school students and physicians call on the Federal and Provincial Governments to regulate vaping strictly. Elliott Reichardt is the president and one of the co-founders of SAAVE. (Stop Addicting Adolescents to Vaping and E-Cigarettes). He currently works at the University of Calgary in the departments of community health sciences and psychology as a researcher.
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2/14/2019 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Should Drivers who Get Too Close to Cyclists be Fined?
Annie McKitrick, MLA for Sherwood Park, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Education joins the show.
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2/14/2019 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Restaurants Canada Launches Campaign for Survival
Restaurants Canada launches campaign to reveal realities of restaurants struggling for survival in Alberta and dire need for policy solutions. Mark von Schellwitz, Restaurants Canada Vice President, Western Canada joins the show.
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2/14/2019 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Stephen Mandel on Elections Alberta appeal
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel joins Rob to discuss the appeal he and other member of the Alberta Party are launching in light of a 5-year ban on running in a provincial election.
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2/13/2019 • 21 minutes, 28 seconds
Hunting El Chapo: The Inside Story of an American Lawman
Douglas Century, Co-Author of “Hunting El Chapo: The Inside Story of the American Lawman Who Captured the World's Most-Wanted Drug Lord” joins the show.
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2/13/2019 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline
John Ibbitson, Writer at Large for the Globe & Mail and Co-Author of the book "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global population Decline" joins the show.
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2/13/2019 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Greg Clark on Alberta Being (Effectively) a Two-Party Province
Greg Clark, Alberta Party House Leader says the NDP and UCP have used their majority on a committee to ram through changes that will effectively create a two-party state in Alberta.
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2/13/2019 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Alberta's Oil Cuts Backfire as Crude-by-Rail Shipments Collapse
Mike Walls, Senior Crude Oil Analyst responsible for production forecasting and market analysis at Genscape joins the show.
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2/11/2019 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Calgary to Get New Mega-Mall
George Chahal, Ward 5 Councillor joins the show to talk about his concerns regarding the project.
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2/11/2019 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Recognizing Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader Isn’t a Coup - It’s an Embrace of Democracy.
Irwin Cotler, Chair at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, Professor Emeritus of Law at McGill University, and Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada joins the show.
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2/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Impaired Driving Activist Speaks Out
Tina Adams wants to team up with the drunk driver who hit her to send a powerful message with speaking tour.
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2/10/2019 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Alberta Teachers Association Cancels Controversial Guest
Greg Jeffery, President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association joins the show to talk about the cancellation of guest, Andy Evans, scheduled to speak at Calgary Teachers’ Convention.
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2/10/2019 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Better Tax Competitiveness for Canada
William B.P. Robson, President and CEO of the D Howe Institute - Ottawa should spur growth through better tax competitiveness and get back into the black by curbing overspending.
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2/10/2019 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Senate at odds over Bill C-69
Senator Paula Simons joins Rob to discuss the consultations and discussions the Senate is having to modify Bill C-69.
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2/8/2019 • 16 minutes
'If you're sentencing someone to die behind bars, it creates the same moral problems as capital punishment.'
Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society, joins Rob to discuss the sentencings of Bruce McArthur and Aleander Bissonette in the context of Canada's justice system.
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2/8/2019 • 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Canadian Government's Plans to Use Armed Drones
Professor Craig Martin, from Washburn University School of Law in the United States. Canadian lawyer, Called to the Bar in Ontario, and also a former Canadian Forces Naval Officer, and graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada joins the show to talk about armed drone technology.
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2/8/2019 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
PMO Accused of Pressing Wilson-Raybould to Abandon Prosecution of SNC-Lavalin
Amanda Connolly, political reporter for Global News joins the show.
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2/8/2019 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Halifax Woman’s Fight to Change Canada’s Assisted-dying Law Continues After Her Death
Shanaaz Gokool, CEO, Dying With Dignity Canada talks about the "Audrey Amendment."
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2/8/2019 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Book: The Sopranos Sessions
Matt Zoller Seitz,TV critic for New York Magazine and Alan Sepinwall, chief TV critic, Rolling Stone join the show to talk about their book, The Sopranos Sessions.
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2/8/2019 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Should Kids Take Mental Health Days from School?
Kelly Pedro is a former journalist turned freelance writer who specializes in writing about education, health and literacy joins the show.
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2/8/2019 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
When Should Murderers with Multiple Victims Get Parole?
Scott Newark, Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. Former Alberta Crown Prosecutor. Former Vice Chair of the Ontario Office for Victims of Crime. Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada weighs in with his legal expertise.
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2/8/2019 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
Alberta Teachers Association cancels controversial speaker
Greg Jeffrey, president of the ATA, joins Rob to discuss the decision to cancel Andy Evans and the AARC presentation at the upcoming Calgary City Teachers' Convention.
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2/7/2019 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
The "Wave of Death" is Killing Pedestrians
Tristin Hopper, Edmonton-based National Post reporter talks about the 'wave of death': Why all 'polite' drivers are getting pedestrians killed.
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2/6/2019 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta
Duane Bratt, Professor (Political Science) and Chair, Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University and one of the authors of the new book "Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta" joins the show.
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2/6/2019 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
Calgary Council to Take Action Around Supervised Consumption Sites
Evan Woolley, City of Calgary Councillor for Ward 8 joins the show.
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2/6/2019 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Supervised Consumption Sites and Harm Reduction
Rebecca Haines-Saah, Assistant Professor, Community Health Sciences and O'Brien Institute for Public Health Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary joins the show to talk about consumption sites and the benefits of harm reduction.
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2/6/2019 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Edibles for sale! Calgarian flouts the law and sells cannabis infused ice cream
Jack Autry, Green Market YYC
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2/5/2019 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Calgary Business Owner Sells Weed Infused Ice Cream Despite Edible Ban
Jack Autry, Green Market YYC sells weed infused ice cream and joins the show to talk about it.
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2/5/2019 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
Canada Pledges $53M to Help Venezuelan Refugees
Eric Miller, Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group joins the show.
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2/5/2019 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Historic Enoch Sales House Destroyed by Fire
Josh Traptow, Executive Director, Calgary Heritage Authority joins the show to talk about historic Calgary.
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2/5/2019 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
True Crime and the Brain
Jooyoung Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology & Centre for the Study of the US,Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto explains how serial killer Bruce McArthur was able to deceive friends and family.
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2/3/2019 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Councillor Chahal Says it’s Time to Eliminate the Real Estate Stress Test Policy
Ward 5 Councillor George Chahal joins the show.
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2/3/2019 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Is Netflix Cultural Imperialism?
Dr. Michael Geist is a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and is a member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and he joins the show.
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2/3/2019 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Remembering Tim Hortons' Ron Joyce
Robert Thompson, co-author of "Always Fresh: The Untold Story of Tim Hortons by the Man Who Created an Empire," joins Rob to remember the coffee and donut magnate Ron Joyce.
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Jason Markusoff of Maclean's joins the show.
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2/1/2019 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Jay Mohr in Calgary
Jay Mohr, Comedian, actor, radio host and bestselling author joins the show.
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2/1/2019 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Supreme Court Rules on Orphaned Wells
Jodi McNeill, Technical and Policy Analyst with the Pembina Institute joins the show.
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2/1/2019 • 18 minutes, 28 seconds
Are Trucking Companies to Blame for Humboldt Crash Too?
Log book errors, trucking violations, and forced dispatch – is the Humboldt crash all on the driver or should the trucking company be held accountable too? Daryl Lowey, Owner/Operator of Safety Check Consultant joins the show.
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2/1/2019 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Crown Seeks 10-Year Sentence for Driver in Humboldt Crash
Ari Goldkind, criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator joins the show.
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2/1/2019 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
Western Canadians: "Ottawa Not Treating Us Fairly"
Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute joins the show.
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1/31/2019 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Getting Asia Bibi out of Pakistan
Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director, Aid to the Church in Need joins the show.
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1/31/2019 • 22 minutes, 25 seconds
Ottawa's Election Interference Team
Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University joins the show.
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1/31/2019 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Events Centre Committee Meeting
CHQR's Aurelio Perri joins the show to talk about the committe meeting that is exploring options for a new arena/event centre in Calgary.
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1/26/2019 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Universal Daycare Policies Lack Universal Support
Andrea Mrozek, Family Program Director at think tank Cardus joins the show.
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1/26/2019 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
MLI Report: Understanding and Responding to the Threat of Russian Disinformation
Marcus Kolga is a specialist on Russian disinformation and foreign policy joins the show. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and is the author of a new MLI research paper titled "Stemming the Virus: Understanding and responding to the threat of Russian Disinformation."
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1/26/2019 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Youth Charged in 'Terror Plot' in Kingston Ontario
Mubin Shaikh, expert on radicalization and counter-terrorism joins the show.
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1/26/2019 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
Library and Archives Canada acquires rare book once belonging to Adolf Hitler
Michael Kent, Curator at Library and Archives Canada Joins the show to chat about the book.
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1/25/2019 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
James Sears and LeRoy St. Germaine of 'Your Ward News' guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against two identifiable groups — Jews and women.
Joining the show, Mark Frieman, expert on hate speech, member of Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs legal task force.
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1/25/2019 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Calgary Chamber's election policy platform
Sandip Lalli, Calgary Chamber president and CEO, joins Rob to discuss the newly-released provincial election policy platform, calling for the reduction of the corporate tax rate among other recommendations.
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1/24/2019 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Is Cannabis Good or Bad for Mental Health?
We spoke with Dr. Jonathan Stea, a Calgary-based clinical psychologist with research and clinical expertise in addiction
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1/23/2019 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Advice for a new generation- Student John Flatters interviews Peter Watts
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1/23/2019 • 4 minutes, 34 seconds
CAPP Alberta Energy Platform
Tim McMillan, president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, joins Rob Breakenridge to explain CAPP's Alberta energy election platform.
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1/22/2019 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Resurrecting the Red Mile
Harry Dimitriadis, owner of Jamesons Pub on 17 Avenue, joins Rob to explain why city crews should delay reopening construction for a possible Calgary Flames playoff run.
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1/22/2019 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Homoeopathic Flu "Remedies"
Should there be more oversight on so-called "remedies?" Jonathan Jarry is the science communicator at the McGill Office for Science and Society and host of “Cracked Science."
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1/18/2019 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Now with Fluoride?
The fluoride conversation is back. Rob talks with Juliet Guichon, assistant professor of ethics and law at the Cumming School of Medicine at UCalgary.
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1/17/2019 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Waste Not...
A new report out shines a spotlight on just how much food Canadians waste. Martin Gooch is the author of the report and joins Rob to discuss his findings.
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1/17/2019 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Trainwreck Campaign
The Burnaby-South by-election is turning out to be a trainwreck of a campaign for the Liberals. We get the latest on the Karen Wang saga from Global's Richard Zussman.
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1/17/2019 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Decluttering Dilemma
The Marie Kondo phenomenon is sweeping up people looking to tidy up. But, as people start to declutter – should they be mindful of where they're looking to dump their unwanted items? Kate Bahen is the managing director of Charity Intelligence and shares with us some thoughts on where those unwanted items sometimes end up.
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1/16/2019 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
The Better a Man Can Get
If you have a problem with the Gillette ad, maybe you should look at the man in the mirror? We talk about the reaction to the commercial with Robby Soave, associate editor at Reason.com.
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1/16/2019 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
A Buyer for Trans Mountain?
We dig deeper into the possibility of First Nations putting in a bid for Trans Mountain. Rob speaks with Chief Michael LeBourdais, chief of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band and chair of the TULO Centre for Indigenous Economics.
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1/16/2019 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Not-so-smarty-pants?
New research shows the anti-science crowd aren’t as smart as they think they are.
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1/15/2019 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Canada and China
Where area Canada-China relations at, and where might they go in the days to come? We talk with Charles Burton, a senior consultant on Chinese affairs to agencies of the Government of Canada.
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1/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Rick Strankman on leaving the UCP
Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman joins Rob to explain why he is leaving the United Conservative Party.
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1/15/2019 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
Revival Brewcade
Rob talks with one of the co-owners of Revival Brewcade about a strange quirk with AGLC they're having to deal with because they're currently not brewing their own craft beer on site.
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1/14/2019 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Our friend, Peter Watts
Rob starts the program with some thoughts after news of the grave medical condition of our friend and colleague, Peter Watts.
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1/14/2019 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Making the case for LNG
Rob talks with Blair King, an Environmental Scientist w/an interest in energy policy.
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1/11/2019 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Cheap TV - but at what price?
New TV hardware might cost you less because some manufacturers are taking information about what you are watching and selling that data. Would you rather pay more for a TV and retain your privacy? Rob talks with Tom Keenan, a professor at the University of Calgary, Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and author of the best-selling book Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy.
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1/11/2019 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Canada grants asylum to Saudi teen
Rob talks with Kyle Matthews, Executive Director for The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.
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1/11/2019 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Pipeline Protest
Kathleen Martens is covering the Gidimt’en checkpoint story for APTN News and joins Rob to share the latest.
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1/10/2019 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
Watchin' Movies Like it's 1999
TIFF has curated a special collection of films from the year 1999 - which some argue is one of the more recent years in history that seemed to amass a library of great cinema. Brad Dean, senior manager for the TIFF Cinematheque, joins Rob to talk about why movies from that year are so memorable.
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1/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Dealing with a Deer in Distress
What is the right way to put a deer in distress out of its misery? Rob speaks with Dr. Nigel Caulkett, a professor with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary and an expert in the safe capture of wildlife, anaesthesia and euthanization.
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1/10/2019 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Donation Bin Dilemma
The number of people dying in clothing donation bins seems to be strange.Can anything be done?
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1/10/2019 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Infringing on your rights?
It may sound unbelievable, but Canada’s revised laws on impaired driving could see police demand breath samples from people in bars, restaurants, or even at home. And if you say no, you could be arrested, face a criminal record, ordered to pay a fine, and subjected to a driving suspension. Rob talks with Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee.
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1/10/2019 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Food Pyramid Scheme
As the feds are working on reworking Canada's Food Guide, there are concerns from some quarters about what might be in it... and not in it. But is the whole exercise flawed to begin with? Rob speaks with Dr. Andrew Samis, a surgeon and critical care specialist with an interest in human diet and stroke.
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1/9/2019 • 18 minutes, 31 seconds
Total Recall
Should be recall legislation be on the books in Alberta? The CTF thinks so.
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1/9/2019 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Yellow Vests, Trudeau Threats
How are organizers of Canada's yellow vest movement reacting and responding to threats made on their Facebook page against the Prime Minister? Global News reporter Stewart Bell has been following this story and joins Rob with the latest.
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1/9/2019 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
What the...
Should you swear around your kids? Rob talks to Benjamin K. Bergen, Professor, Director of the Department of Cognitive Science and Associate Dean, Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego.
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1/8/2019 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Pleading Guilty
The truck driver responsible for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash pleaded guilty in a Saskatchewan courtroom today. Sarah Mills, news director with 980 CJME radio, joins Rob to talk about what the plea means and what is next for everyone involved.
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1/8/2019 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Myles Goodwyn and the Long-Lost Guitar
We spoke with April Wine frontman Myles Goodwyn about the remarkable story of being reunited with his beloved 1962 Gibson Melody Maker - a guitar believed to have been destroyed in a crash more than 40 years ago
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1/8/2019 • 13 minutes, 16 seconds
The guy who walked across Canada, just 'cause
Zayell Johnston decided to walk across Canada last year. And so he did.
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1/4/2019 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Professional cuddling services in Calgary
Gillian Caldwell is a professional cuddler. You can see more about her service at www.mycuddle.ca
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1/2/2019 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Alberta politics in 2018
Duane Bratt, political science professor at Mount Royal University, joins Zack Hewitt (in for Rob Breakenridge) to look back at the past year in provincial politics. Bratt also gazes into his crystal ball for 2019, with a provincial and federal election coming.
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12/28/2018 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
The Scammies of 2018- wildest pseudo-science claims
John McKay, Chair, CFIC Communications Committee.
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12/28/2018 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
10,000 steps, give or take
Christopher Labos is a Cardiologist and Epidemiologist.
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12/28/2018 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Canada’s business news story of the year is the legalization of pot.
What have the ups and downs been for the sector, and where do they see business going in 2019? And what role might edibles have now that draft regulations are out?
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12/27/2018 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Bring Flouride Back?
Today, the Alex Dental Health Bus is down at the DI helping those who need it take care of their teeth just before the holiday season.
We’ll talk about that… but also – what the Program Lead for the Alex feels would go a long way in healthier teeth… fluoridation. (The city of Windsor, Ontario just voted to bring it back.)
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12/20/2018 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Building Community over Coffee
Churches are looking at cafes as a way to create spaces where people can reconnect to faith without it being too preachy. Reverend Greg Glatz from the Knox United Church joins Zack to talk about his community's project.
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12/20/2018 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Bigger Batteries
Could electric cars be able to travel further in the future with bigger batteries? Jason Tetro from the Super Awesome Science Show tells guest host Zack Hewitt such a development could be around the corner.
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12/20/2018 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Rogue Drones
At London-Gatwick, holiday travel has been interrupted because of drones being flown over the runways, causing Christmas commuter chaos.
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12/20/2018 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Take This Job and...
Have employees? Chances are they’re looking for a better job right now. That's according to a new report out called “The Pulse of Talent." Lisa Sterling is the chief people and cultural officer with Ceridian and joins guest host Zack Hewitt to discuss.
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12/19/2018 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Christmas Card Comeback?
According to Dr. Joanne McNeish, Associate Professor in Marketing at Ryerson University, we are getting back into the swing of sending Christmas cards.
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12/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Facebook's Fumble
A story in today’s New York Times reveals that Facebook gave some pretty big companies access to information we thought was private. Rene Ritchie, the Executive Editor of “Mobile Nations," has been covering Facebook's privacy policies and missteps extensively over the past year, and joins guest host Zack Hewitt to provide some perspective.
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12/19/2018 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Oil Aid
Guest host Zack Hewitt goes one on one in studio with federal natural resources minister Amarjeet Sohi on new aid announced for the energy sector.
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12/19/2018 • 21 minutes, 14 seconds
Convention Cash
Plans to move ahead with the expansion of BMO Centre got a big boost today. Warren Connell is the CEO of the Calgary Stampede and talks to Rob about what the expansion will mean for the city.
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12/18/2018 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Funding the Patch
The feds have announced funding for the oil sector. Is it too little too late... or will it help? John Bayko with the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors joins Rob to share his organization's perspective.
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12/18/2018 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Parking Problems
The ongoing construction at the Foothills Medical Centre has been a parking nightmare — not only for visitors and staff at the hospital, but also for people living in St. Andrews Heights. Many streets in the northwest Calgary neighbourhood have moved to the residential parking permit system, but according to those who live there, the two-hour spots are being filled all day by hospital workers.
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12/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Passenger Protection
Proposed air passenger protection regulations are out from the feds. Do they go far enough? Rob speaks with air passenger rights advocate Gábor Lukács to get his thoughts.
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12/17/2018 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
A Christmas Miracle for the Montoyas
Global reporter Brian Hill joins Rob to give us an update no the Montoyas. They are a family of seven, including two small children, that was set for deportation to Colombia on Christmas Eve. Now, Global News has learned they will be allowed to remain in Canada.
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12/17/2018 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Come to Alberta, Mr. Legault
An Alberta Senator has extended the invitation to the Premier of Quebec to come out here for a visit to get an up-close look at the thing he’s so gravely opposed to. Senator Doug Black joins Rob to talk about his message to François Legault.
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12/17/2018 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
...I'm just disappointed.
Worried about your kid being disappointed by what's under the Christmas tree this year? Elena Merenda is the assistant program head of early childhood studies at University of Guelph - Humber. She explains why disappointment might not be a bad thing for kids.
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12/14/2018 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Living Nativity
For 55 years, Calgary's living nativity has been a part of family traditions in the city. We learn more with the producer of the Calgary Live Outdoor Nativity, Kimberley Folkins.
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12/14/2018 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
All I Want for Christmas is...
...an event centre? Global's Lauren Pullen joins guest host Zack Hewitt to talk about the latest developments in a potential new arena for the city.
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12/14/2018 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Separation Anxiety
Guest host Zack Hewitt digs in with the National Post's Tristin Hopper on his piece about Alberta Separation.
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12/14/2018 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Sleepless in Seattle
You know how your teen says “I just need another half hour of sleep!” They may not be wrong! Gideon Dunster is the lead author of a new report which says the kids might have a point.
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12/13/2018 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Does the USMCA spell trouble for Canada?
Rob talks with Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Philip Cross on his perspective about the USMCA.
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12/13/2018 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
The @Paulatics of Bill C-69
Senator Paula Simons voted to send Bill C-69 back to committee because she says it needs to be fixed. She joins Rob to talk about why.
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12/13/2018 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Canadian-Chinese Relations
On the current state of Canda/China relations, Terry Glavin writes, “Canadians are standing alone at the edge of an abyss, with a Chinese noose around our necks and American shivs sticking out of our backs.” He joins Rob to share more of his perspective.
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12/12/2018 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
May Dodges Confidence Vote
After Brexit turmoil for the British Prime Minister, Theresa May survives a confidence vote this afternoon. For perspective on the turn of events, we talk with Mel Cappe, a professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
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12/12/2018 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Bargain Basement Bitumen
Vivian Krause is in Calgary tonight to talk about the cause of oil price discounts. She joins Rob to talk about the current state of affairs.
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12/12/2018 • 20 minutes, 15 seconds
Deported
The Montoyas have lived in Canada for more than six years. They own property, run small businesses and volunteer within their community. But if the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has its way, the family of seven, including two small children, will soon be sent back to Colombia — where they say factions of a dangerous paramilitary group want to kill them. The family is set to be deported on Christmas Eve. We talk with Global's Brian Hill about the matter.
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12/12/2018 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Less sex?
Canadians are having less sex, but we’re still finding pleasure on our own. Dr. Lori Brotto, director of the UBC Sexual Health Laboratory joins Rob to explain.
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12/11/2018 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Refined
The Premier has lobbed another big piece of the puzzle into the public dialogue to help improve the price we get for Alberta's oil -- refine more of it here. But is it too little, too late? Economist Andrew Leach joins Rob to share his perspective.
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12/11/2018 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
The Terror File
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has tabled the Liberals' response to a motion put forward by Conservatives in October wanting to know how the government plans to deal with returning foreign fighters. Stewart Bell from Global News joins Rob to discuss the latest.
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12/11/2018 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Baby, It's Cold...
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with our go-to on all things music (and the brains behind the Ongoing History of New Music) Alan Cross on the controversy around "Baby, It's Cold Outside."
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12/10/2018 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Sneakerheads
A new Nike sneaker on the weekend had people lining up yet again… Why are sneakerheads so eager to get their hands on the latest shoes on release day? Guest host Zack Hewitt talks with Albert Myles Mejia, founder of YYC SOLEdiers, a group of Calgary sneaker fans.
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12/10/2018 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Don't call it 'midget' hockey
Jessica Hayhoe of the Alberta Little People Association joins Zack Hewitt to explain why it's time to remove the term "midget" when describing a section of minor hockey.
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12/10/2018 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
New Rules
Calgary City Hall has its eye on new regulations for AirBNB. We spoke with David Clement, North American Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center
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12/6/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Working toward release?
Hundreds of pages of emails, diplomatic notes and memos released to Global News under access to information laws paint a picture of diplomatic officials working with partners at unnamed Western embassies in Saudi Arabia to try and pressure the Saudis into releasing the activists it detained as part of a sweeping crackdown targeting women’s rights advocates in May 2018. Global's Amanda Connolly joins Rob to talk about the story.
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12/6/2018 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
No Suspicion Needed
When strict new impaired driving laws come into effect Dec. 18, Calgary police say all drivers should expect to provide a mandatory breath sample at roadside checkstops. Kyla Lee is a Vancouver criminal defence attorney and joins Rob to share her perspective.
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12/6/2018 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
RIP, Kid.
Author of "Pain and Passion: The History of Stampede Wrestling," Heath McCoy, joins Rob to talk about the passing of Dynamite Kid.
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12/5/2018 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Tough Guy
NHL star Bob Probert, one half of the “Bruise Brothers,” was widely considered one of the toughest and most violent ice hockey players of all time. His role as the hard-hitting enforcer of the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, as well as his hard-living ways and death at age 45, is the subject of a new documentary. Geordie Day is the director, and joins Rob to talk about the story.
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12/5/2018 • 15 minutes, 54 seconds
Hangovers
Courageous journalist Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall has gone to the front lines of humanity’s age-old fight against hangovers to settle once and for all the best way to get rid of the aftereffects of a night of indulgence (short of not drinking in the first place). He joins Rob to explain.
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12/5/2018 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
Scheer Gets Slapped
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has been hot under the collar about the Prime Minister signing on to a UN migration pact which he has described legally binding. Former Harper immigration minister Chris Alexander says Scheer is "factually incorrect." He joins Rob to explain.
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12/5/2018 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
You're Not Helping
Jack Mintz has a new piece in the Financial Post today titled, "Ottawa has options to help Alberta. It’s just choosing not to." He joins Rob to explain.
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12/5/2018 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Hey stripes!
If officials in minor hockey are missing calls, what kinds of supports are in place to help them get better at calling games? Guest host Zack Hewitt talks with Craig Decoursey, Provincial Referee in Chief, Hockey Alberta.
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12/4/2018 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Video Game Rehab?
Some parents are seeking help for their kids, concerned they might be addicted to video games like Fortnite. Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Randy Kulman, a child psychologist, author and speaker on the topic of video games and kids.
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12/4/2018 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
The Green Mile?
A committee at Calgary City Hall is recommending that rules on separation distances between cannabis retail stores be put in place on a stretch of 8 Avenue from Macleod Trail to 9 Street S.W. Guest host Zack Hewitt talks with Marco De Iaco, executive director of Downtown Calgary, about what they'd like to see.
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12/4/2018 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Name 'em and Shame 'em
York Regional Police in Ontario is now publishing the names of those who’ve been charged (not convicted) of DUIs. Constable Andy Pattenden joins guest host Zack Hewitt to explain why the force has taken this tactic.
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12/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Peace and goodwill in the legislature
If we had one wish that we could wish this holiday season, it would be for all the children of the world to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace. And for MLAs to continue this rather rare display of kumbaya when it comes to the oil production cut. Keith Gerein talked about it in his Edmonton Journal column today and joins guest host Zack Hewitt to share his thoughts.
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12/4/2018 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Out of this World
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Dr. Giuseppe Iaria from the University of Calgary's Department of Psychology about a partnership involving the most recent journey to space and the school's research of the impact of weightlessness on the brain.
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12/3/2018 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Why did Ottawa legalize weed?
Andy Hathaway is an associate professor in sociology and crime and criminal justice at the University of Guelph. On the topic of legalization, he writes, "the goals of legalizing cannabis in Canada are two-fold: reducing criminal involvement in the sale of cannabis and reducing its availability to youth. But I have some doubt about these objectives of the government" He explains why to guest host Zack Hewitt.
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12/3/2018 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
What are you gonna do about it?
Guest host Zack Hewitt calls out the negativity from the text line and challenges the listeners to talk about the real impacts and potential solutions for the state Alberta is in today. And they respond by picking up the phone.
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12/3/2018 • 27 minutes, 9 seconds
Support System
Service animals are becoming a bigger and bigger part of living in our modern society. Exactly what kind of growth has there been, and how is it helping?
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12/3/2018 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Turning down the taps
What are some of the broader implications of limiting oil? What might it do to consumer confidence? ATB Financial vice president and chief economist Todd Hirsch joins guest host Zack Hewitt to provide some perspective.
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12/3/2018 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Debbie Travis
After her successful TV career producing shows that aired internationally, Debbie Travis felt that she was missing out on the things and people that made her happy. Along came her plan to renovate a Tuscany farmhouse into a hotel retreat. Her new book, Design Your Next Chapter: How to realize your dreams and reinvent your life, is her own experience of how she made this happen. Debbie joins guest host "Zack" Shane Hewitt to talk about the book and her journey.
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11/30/2018 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Funny Words
Ever wonder what makes some words funny? Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Chris Westbury from the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta.
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11/30/2018 • 22 minutes
No More Heels
OHS is putting in rules so employers cannot make high heels mandatory in the workplace. Labour minister Christina Gray joins guest host Zack Hewitt to discuss the changes.
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11/30/2018 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Do-Not-Touch Screens?
How clean are those touch screens we all use at fast food restaurants and supermarkets? New lab test results might leave you a bit queasy. Jason Tetro - "The Germ Guy" - joins guest host Zack Hewitt to discuss, plus, we talk about Jason's brand new podcast joining our Curiouscast family – the Super Awesome Science Show.
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11/30/2018 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
Is Disruption Overrated?
Disruption is credited with often being the driver for innovation, but is stability more favourable? Guest host Zack Hewitt talks with Dr. Terry Soleas, PhD Candidate in Education at Queens University.
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11/30/2018 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Video Gaming and Careers in STEM
Are your boys playing video games too much? It might not be a bad thing for them as it might help them land a better career in the STEM sector. But the results of new research say for teenaged girls, the outcomes may not be as positive.
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11/29/2018 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Ed the Sock
The Canadian TV icon joins Rob to talk in advance of his show next week in Calgary.
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11/29/2018 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
The Cost of Crossing
We’re learning the cost of irregular immigration into Canada after a new parliamentary budget report came out today. Calgary-Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel weighs in.
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11/29/2018 • 21 minutes, 28 seconds
Oil Squeeze
On the same day the Premier announces Alberta is buying rail cars on its own to ship oil, the UCP is having its own conversation on the price differential. Official opposition leader Jason Kenney joins Rob to talk more about what he's proposing.
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11/28/2018 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
The Needle Issue
A tweet from the National Post's Tristin Hopper about discarded needles in his neighbourhood has set off a firestorm on Twitter about safe consumption sites and living alongside those with addictions. He joins Rob to share his story and we hear from listeners about their experiences.
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11/28/2018 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Blue Plate Special
As one restaurant is on the market for a steal of a deal, two others are trying hard to find new and innovative ways to be in business. Global business reporter Tomasia DaSilva joins Rob to talk about some of the stories she's uncovered in the restaurant industry in Calgary.
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11/27/2018 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Protecting Juror Privacy
There are concerns about juror privacy after two high-profile court cases in Atlantic Canada took a strange turn last week. Juror advocate Mark Farrant joins Rob to talk about it.
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11/27/2018 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
5G Concerns
Chinese telecom manufacturer Huawei is well-poised to help much of the world transition to 5G data networks. But should there be caution in pressing forward? Rob speaks with Michael Shoebridge, Director of the Defence and Strategy program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
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11/26/2018 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
The Gene Edit
A Chinese scientist is said to have created the world’s first gene-edited baby. Dr. Arthur L. Caplan from NYU Langone joins Rob to share his perspective.
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11/26/2018 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Abandon Mission
The body of a dead missionary shouldn’t be recovered from a remote village – that according to a group which deals with rights for tribal people around the world. Sophie Grig is a senior researcher with Survival International, and joins Rob to discuss.
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11/26/2018 • 16 minutes, 1 second
Balancing the Books
Members of the public are making presentations to city council to provide commentary on the city budget. The CTF is also showing up to tell council how it thinks the books can be trimmed.
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11/26/2018 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Booze Battle
The provincial government is launching a trade challenge against Ontario over unfair liquor policies that prevent Alberta manufacturers from accessing the Ontario market – and changing some of its own practices in the process. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deron Bilous joins Rob to explain.
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11/26/2018 • 11 minutes
Out of Work in Oshawa
General Motors is closing its plant in Oshawa, Ontario, among others in North America. We get perspective on the announcement from Joseph McCabe, president and CEO of Auto Forecast Solutions.
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11/26/2018 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
The State of the CFL
As the CFL gathers in Edmonton this week for Grey Cup 2018, Postmedia's Scott Stinson joins Rob to talk a little about the state of the game.
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11/23/2018 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
After the Update
Jack Mintz from the UCalgary School of Public Policy joins Rob for some reflection on this week's fall economic update.
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11/23/2018 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Birth Tourism
Andrew Griffith is a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Environics Institute and joins Rob to discuss birth tourism.
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11/23/2018 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Postal Dispute
Not even seven years ago, the kind of job action Canada Post employees have undertaken would have brought this country to its knees. Not so today. Ian Lee, an associate professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, joins Rob to share his perspective on why.
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11/22/2018 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
Never a Dull Moment in BC Politics
Global's Richard Zussman gets us up-to-date on the latest developments in a story involving the Sergeant-at-Arms and the legislature clerk in BC.
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11/22/2018 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
The Romaine Problem
We take a deeper dive into why there are so many problems with the leafy green with Jason Tetro, aka "The Germ Guy."
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11/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Taking it to the Streets
A Prime Ministerial visit to Calgary was greeted by protesters on Thursday.
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11/22/2018 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
Fall Fiscal Update
Rob gets reaction from Bev Dahlby, Economist / Research Director & Program Director, Tax and Economic Growth at the School of Public Policy - University of Calgary.
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11/21/2018 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Brian Kingston
The Business Council of Canada's Brian Kingston joins Rob to provide some analysis of today's fall fiscal update.
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11/21/2018 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Short Supply
Niaz Nejad with AGLC joins Rob to explain why no more licenses will be processed for now for new cannabis retail in Alberta.
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11/21/2018 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Government Fingers in the Oil
A new report out from Scotiabank Global Markets says the bar for the government to intervene directly into the energy sector should be a high one and the policy option should only be considered in an effort to prevent extreme value destruction. Rory Johnston is a commodity economist with Scotia Global Economics and shares his thoughts.
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11/21/2018 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
All Out of Pot
The AGLC is putting the brakes on licensing more cannabis retailers as supply lines dry up. We get some perspective from Deepak Anand with Cannabis Compliance Inc.
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11/21/2018 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Salaries Frozen?
City councillors are looking at the prospect of freezing their own salaries for next year.
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11/21/2018 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Tombe and Gloom
Economist Trevor Tombe has a new report out today with a gloomy outlook for the province's finances. He joins Rob to share details.
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11/20/2018 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
More Charges at St. Michaels
Global's Jamie Mauracher joins Rob to share the latest on the scandal at St. Mike's.
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11/20/2018 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Grocery Gauge
Our grocery shopping habits are evolving according to a new report from Dalhousie University. We speak with the principal investigator for the study, Sylvain Charlebois, a professor at Dalhousie University's faculties of management and agriculture.
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11/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
Advertising Vapes
Anti-smoking groups are up in arms about new ads that have started popping up for a new vaping product called Vype.
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11/20/2018 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
"In the Name of Your Daughter" - The Fight Against FGM
We spoke with Giselle Portenier, award-winning journalist and filmmaker and the director of "In the Name of Your Daughter"
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11/16/2018 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Serial Child Sex Offenders
Tristin Hopper from the National Post joins us to talk about some work he has done on researching Canada's problem with letting violent child sex abusers out of jail.
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11/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Dulling the attraction of JUUL
The vape device popular with high schoolers is crossing the border just as its flavoured product is being put under wraps in the states.
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11/16/2018 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Pointing Fingers
Rob with some thoughts on Mayor Nenshi throwing the province and feds under the bus this week after the Olympic plebiscite.
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11/16/2018 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
A new arena, culture & entertainment district for Calgary
Ward 6 councillor Jeff Davison joins Rob to discuss his vision for a new arena/event centre and a culture & entertainment district in Calgary.
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11/15/2018 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Would capping oil production help Canada's oil industry?
Brett Wilson, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and commentator weighs in
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11/15/2018 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
It’s a no!
We connect with founder / former co-chair of No Boston Olympics Christopher Dempsey to find out his thoughts on the results of the Calgary 2026 plebiscite.
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11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Living La Vida Lonely
It appears more young people are living solo these days. Peter Jon Mitchell is a senior researcher at Cardus, and joins Rob to discuss.
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11/14/2018 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
City of Calgary's financial report gets a D-
Farah Omran, policy analyst with C.D. Howe Institute, joins Rob to discuss a recent report that looked at municipalities' financial reports and theire ease of understanding -- Calgary got a D- grade.
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11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Getting high on low supply
Ryan Kaye, VP Operations with Four20 Premium Market, joins Rob to discuss the supply challenges Calgary, Alberta, and Canada's cannabis retailers are facing.
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11/13/2018 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Ted Barris
As we are on the eve of Remembrance Day, we revisit our conversation with Ted Barris, author of the book "Dam Busters."
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11/9/2018 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
Gretta Vosper
A United Church minister who had faced an unprecedented ecclesiastical court hearing over her professed atheism is no longer in danger of a defrocking after the two sides reached an agreement in the long-running case. Rob speaks with Gretta Vosper about her story.
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11/9/2018 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
KXL Blocked
Keystone XL pipeline blocked by federal judge in Montana, throwing project’s future into doubt. Leader of the opposition, Jason Kenney, joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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11/9/2018 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Saying ‘No’ With Gusto
As the Yes campaign skates at the Olympic Oval this weekend… the No Campaign will be taking to the street for a rally on Saturday.
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11/9/2018 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Blue Steel
The cover of the latest issue of Macleans is turning heads because of what’s on its cover. We talk to writer Paul Wells who penned the story between the pages.
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11/8/2018 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Cujo – The Untold Story Of My Life On And Off The Ice
“I had a weird life,” says Curtis Joseph in his new autobiography. He joins us to talk in advance of his book signing in Calgary.
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11/8/2018 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
No Good Reason
A former Chief Economic Analyst for Stats Canada calls the handling of the controversy over bank data “inept,” saying his former employer hasn’t given a good enough reason to invade our privacy.
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11/8/2018 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Wooley and the Bid
If you look at the scrapbook of 8-year-old Evan Wooley, you’d be hard pressed to believe the future city councillor would be a ‘no’ on an Olympic bid going forward. How did he get to where he is right now?
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11/8/2018 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Football Night in Halifax?
Is Football coming to Halifax? As a new stadium is potentially in the works, the rumblings are strong that the CFL could be back on the east coast.
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11/7/2018 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
McClintic Revisited
The McClintic matter has prompted the federal public safety minister to re-evaluate how people are transferred to facilities like healing lodges.
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11/7/2018 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Tony Clement Sexting Scandal
Are MPs at a risk of being compromised?
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11/7/2018 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
The Dollars and Cents of an Olympics
Trevor Tombe has been reviewing the city’s new cost/benefit analysis.He joins us to tell us what he thinks.
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11/7/2018 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Luff Left Out.
Robyn Luff went rogue yesterday and is now finding herself on the outside of the NDP caucus. What’s next… and we’re waiting for another release she says is coming today.
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11/6/2018 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Speed Demons Tamed
BC is deciding to rollback changes to the speed limit on some highways after bumping it up to 120 clicks. Why – and does that change the push some Albertans had for similar increases here?
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11/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Trying El Chapo
Security is tight as the trial of the world’s most-wanted drug lord begins in Brooklyn.
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11/6/2018 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
No Stone Left Alone
This morning, over 500 students from Ascension of our Lord, St. Matthew, Our Lady of Peace, Blessed Cardinal Newman Schools honoured war veterans as part of this year's edition of No Stone Left Alone. Debbie Persinger from the organization joins Rob to talk more about it.
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11/5/2018 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Black Hole
Turns out there's a whole lot we know now about the Black Hole that we didn't know before. Rob talks with Avi Loeb, founding director of the Black Hole Initiative at Harvard University.
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11/5/2018 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Beyond the Back - Chiropractors and Medical Advice
A schism exists amongst Chiropractors, who prefer to move away from dispensing medical advice (including some anti-vaccination proponents) to focus on their core of treating the spine alone. Paul Benedetti, co-author of “Spin Doctors: The Chiropractic Industry Under Examination” joins Rob to talk about this division.
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11/4/2018 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Homegrown: The State of Growing Cannabis at Home in Canada
Now that cannabis is legal, what does the law say about groing your own? Joining Rob to talk about the legal patchwork across Canada regarding home-grown cannabis is Deepak Anand, Vice President of Business Development and Government Relations for Cannabis Compliance Inc.
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11/4/2018 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy
30 Helens agree... if The Kids in the Hall was a big part of forming your sense of humour, you'll want to spend some time listening to this interview. Paul Myers is the author of the recently released authorized biography of the comedy troupe titled "The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy."
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11/1/2018 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
Terri-Lynne McClintic
“She is no more Indigenous than I am green from the planet Mars.”That from the brother of Terri-Lynne McClintic in an exclusive interview with Global News Ottawa correspondent Abigail Bimman. Abigail joins Rob to tell her about her conversation with the man.
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11/1/2018 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
Chamber Backs the Bid
The Calgary Chamber says it supports the Olympic bid going forward under the funding agreement deal reached, but is urging the BidCo to get the business community more involved. We speak with Sandip Lalli, the president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
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11/1/2018 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
Statistics Canada can collect financial information
Global News chief political correspondent David Akin joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the investigation surrounding Statistics Canada gathering credit and transaction information.
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10/31/2018 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
UCP drops another member connected to alt-right
Freelance journalist Jon Milton joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the story he did for Ricochet.Media on a Calgary man who let Jason Kenney's call centre and has had connections to white nationalists and a company that sells racist memorabilia. Kenney reacted by removing the man's membership to the United Conservative Party.
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10/31/2018 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
The new Olympic funding proposal
University of Calgary economics associate professor Trevor Tombe joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the latest Calgary 2026 funding proposal that was released late Tuesday night.
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10/31/2018 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
To Kill a Mockingbird
It may have been chosen as America’s “Best Loved Novel”, but there are questions as to whether To Kill a Mockingbird should continue to be taught in Canadian schools. Rob speaks with George Elliott Clarke, Canadian poet and playwright who has served as Parliamentary Poet Laureate. He is a professor of English at the University of Toronto.
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10/25/2018 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
Carbon Questions
How will the federal plan to put a price on carbon effect large emitters? Joining Rob is Jennifer Winter, Assistant Professor of Economics and Scientific Director of the Energy and Environmental Policy research division at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary.
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10/25/2018 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
More Than Their Fair Share?
A new report says commercial property taxpayers are carrying more than their fair share of the tax burden. Rob talks with Zoe Addington, Director of Policy, Research and Government Relations at the Calgary Chamber.
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10/25/2018 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Medically-Assisted Dying
Alberta's health minister says it's unacceptable that a terminally ill patient at a Catholic care centre was wheeled off the property near a busy street to have an assessment for a doctor-assisted death. Rob talks about the matter with Ubaka Ogbogu, Assistant Professor - Law, Assistant Professor - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, and Member - Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta.
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10/24/2018 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
Bomb Scare
It's been a day where suspicious packages have shown up addressed to a wide range of addresses -- from the Clintons to the Obamas to George Soros and even CNN. James Flippin with NBC News Radio joins Rob to talk about what we know so far.
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10/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Food Allergies at School
Are food bans legally required to accommodate those with food allergies at schools? A new report out says that might not be the case.
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10/23/2018 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
Michelle Rempel on ISIS returnees
The political debate over what to do with Canadians who were part of the so-called Islamic State returned to Parliament on this week, with the Conservatives demanding a federal strategy on the matter. Michelle Rempel speaks with Rob to share her perspective.
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10/23/2018 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
"Shaping Alberta's Future"
Much is being made about a new political action committee, its advertising and its donors. Keith Gerein from the Edmonton Journal joins Rob to talk about the story.
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10/23/2018 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
Carbon Pricing
We are crunching the numbers on the federal carbon tax with economist Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and research fellow at the school of public policy.
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10/23/2018 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
The Galloway Matter
Jonathan Kay from Quillette Magazine joins Rob to talk about the Steven Galloway matter at UBC.
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10/23/2018 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
The Cars Have Eyes
Dashcams. They catch weird happenings on the road (and in Calgary there are many) and they could serve as easy-to-upload-evidence to Calgary police. But what are the privacy concerns surrounding the electronic eyes on the road?
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10/23/2018 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
Hey, Mr. Postman
What kind of damage could a Canada Post strike inflict on small business in Canada – especially as we head into the Christmas season? Monique Moreau, Vice President of National Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business joins Rob to discuss.
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10/23/2018 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Kevin Nealon
Ahead of his two-night engagement this Friday and Saturday in Calgary, SNL alum Kevin Nealon joins Rob for a conversation.
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10/23/2018 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Math Scores Don't Add Up
40% of the CBE’s ninth-graders failed the math portion of the Provincial Achievement Test. We get perspective from two angles - education minister David Eggen, and Sarah Bieber with the group Kids Come First.
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10/19/2018 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Fixer Upper
Fixing up Canada’s six official residences will come at a price tag of $83M over 10 years, plus nearly $25M a year in maintenance costs. What does that money buy – especially in the case of 24 Sussex which is in a bad state of disrepair? Rob speaks with Dr. Nigel Shrive from the University of Calgary.
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10/18/2018 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Ted Barris
One of the turning points of the Second World War was the dams raid of 1943, involving Commonwealth aircrews who flew a daring, nighttime, treetop-level raid all the way from Britain to Germany to bomb the Ruhr River dams with a never-before-tried bounding bomb. In the U.K. the air raid is celebrated as if it were a national holiday. Most don't realize, however, a quarter of the 130 men who flew the "Dam Buster" raid were Canadians - 20 from Western Canada, several from Calgary! We talk with author Ted Barris about his latest book, "Dam Busters."
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10/18/2018 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
The Case for Prosecuting ISIS Returnees
Kyle Matthews is the executive director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.
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10/18/2018 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Blocked
The mayor of Ottawa is facing legal pressure after three people say he has blocked them from seeing his Twitter feed. Lawyer Paul Champ represents the blocked trio, and joins Rob to explain.
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10/18/2018 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
Animal Cruelty
A bill intended to tighten up rules on animal cruelty doesn’t go far enough according to the group Animal Justice. Executive director Camille Labchuk joins Rob to share her perspective.
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10/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Overcrowding in our National Parks?
Should there be limits on the number of visitors to Banff? Rob talks with Peter Zimmerman, parks program supervisor with CPAWS.
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10/18/2018 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
W. Brett Wilson
Cannabis is big business. And for those with big bucks, there are investment opportunities out there. One Calgarian has placed a bet on green…we talk with W. Brett Wilson about the future of legal weed.
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10/17/2018 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Ross Rebagliati
20 years ago, Ross Rebagliati was a household name in Canada – first for winning the gold in Nagano in Giant Slalom and then for being disqualified when a blood test revealed THC in his system. Since the Olympics, he has become a cultural icon in the cannabis community. We hear his thoughts on legalization day.
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10/17/2018 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
What happened to Jamal Kashoggi?
On Tuesday, we learned more graphic and grisly details about what likely happened to Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Turkey. But how critical is it for all the details to come out? We speak with PEN Canada executive director Brendan de Caires for perspective.
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10/17/2018 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Jodie Emery
Weed is legal. For the longest time, the Emerys were the names most closely linked to the fight against prohibition in Canada. But while the battle for legalization is over, Jodie Emery says there are still issues that need to be addressed.
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10/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Ending Solitary Confinement
Ottawa has announced plans today to move away from solitary confinement in Canada's prisons. Josh Paterson is the executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, and joins Rob to provide perspective.
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10/16/2018 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Trash Cash
Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission is urging municipalities and provinces to make solid waste management systems more efficient by getting incentives right. Rob speaks with Lindsay Tedds, Commissioner, Ecofiscal Commission and Associate Professor & Scientific Director, Fiscal and Economic Policy, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary.
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10/16/2018 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Pro Sports and Legal Cannabis
With legal pot around the corner, what are considerations for athletes? With some using cannabis for therapeutic reasons, what do leagues need to do in order to respond appropriately? Rob speaks with Riley Cote, Former NHLer and co-founder of Athletes 4 Care.
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10/16/2018 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Cannabis by the Numbers
Just how big of a customer base could legal pot shops have come Wednesday? New numbers out from IPSOS paint a picture of just how many people are using cannabis today.
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10/15/2018 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Cannabis and the Police
Calgary police officers are going to face some of the strictest rules regarding cannabis consumption in the country once pot is legalized. We talk with Calgary Police Association president Les Kaminski about what the rules mean for officers.
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10/15/2018 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Cannabis Cash
Finance minister Joe Ceci announced new money for municipalities to deal with cannabis today. He joins Rob to share the details.
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10/15/2018 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
This kind of thing shouldn't happen
Rob begins the show with some thoughts about news that a six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a C-Train this morning.
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10/15/2018 • 7 minutes
Blueprint for a Curriculum
The latest draft of the K-4 curriculum is out, and education minister David Eggen joins Rob to talk about it.
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10/11/2018 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Bigger Fish to Fry
The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation says the Olympics shouldn't be a priority for Calgary when there are many other projects which demand the city's attention. Rob speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director for the group.
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10/11/2018 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Big Rigs
Highways minister Brian Mason joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about charges laid against the owner of the trucking company which was involved in the Humboldt Broncos crash and to talk about new rules for commercial vehicles in Alberta.
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10/10/2018 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Falling Behind
Canada is falling behind on chronic obesity treatment. Rob speaks with Dr. Arya Sharma, Scientific Director of the Canadian Obesity Network.
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10/10/2018 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Halloween Silliness
Rob talks with Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and chair of the Let Grow Foundation about some bizarre Halloween-related stories in the news lately.
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10/10/2018 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Back to Canada?
‘I just want to go back’: Canadian ISIS fighter captured in northern Syria speaks out. Our Stewart Bell has the story, and joins Rob to share the latest.
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10/10/2018 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
No charges for the Greenpeace Bridge Danglers
Rob speaks with Canada Action co-founder and spokesperson Cody Battershill.
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10/10/2018 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
After NAFTA
Now that the USMCA is a done deal, what comes next? Rob speaks with Hugh Stephens, Executive Fellow with The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
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10/9/2018 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
The Fight Outside the Octagon
What the hell happened after UFC 229 the other night? Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal breaks down the melee after the fight.
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10/9/2018 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
“I was a teenage JFK conspiracy freak"
Rob speaks with author Fred Litwin.
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10/9/2018 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds
The price of crude in Canada still suffers
Samir Kayande, RS Energy Group Director,
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10/9/2018 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Arena talks to restart?
Ward 6 Coun. Jeff Davison joins Rob to discuss the city's Event Centre Committee findings and the possible renewal of discussions with Calgary Sports & Entertainment.
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10/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Only two cannabis stores in Calgary on October 17
Ryan Kaye, VP of Operations for 420 Clinic and 420 Premium Market, joins Rob to discuss being one of two licensed recreational cannabis retailers to open in Calgary on October 17.
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10/5/2018 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Feds decision to cover expensive drug for rare disorder doesn't go far enough
The federal gov't has approved covering the costs for expensive drug Spinraza for patients with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy, but patients with type 2 and type 3 are still having to foot the bill for their treatment. And the bill is steep.
Kira Leavitt-Palmer's son Evan is type 2.
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10/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Paula Simons, senator
Former long-time Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons joins Rob to look back at her career in journalism and to look ahead to the challenges of being a new senator from Alberta.
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10/4/2018 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
New discovery hints at hidden Planet 9 lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system
We spoke with Scott Sheppard, astronomer and staff scientist at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC
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10/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Cannabis shortage on the horizon?
Dr. Anindya Sen with the C.D. Howe institute joins Rob to look at existing stock levels of cannabis for legal sale and consumption starting Oct. 17 and why the country could be facing a shortage.
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10/3/2018 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Farkas: I want a great deal for Calgary in the Olympics
Calgary Councillor Jeromy Farkas joins Rob to discuss the lack of clarity in the finances for a proposed 2026 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
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10/3/2018 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
A New Era in Quebec Politics
We spoke with Beryl Wajsman, editor-in-Chief of The Suburban Newspaper Group and founder & president of the Institute for Public Affairs of Montreal
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10/2/2018 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Latest Facebook breach
Tom Keenan, professor in the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary, joins Rob to discuss the latest Facebook breach affecting 50 million users.
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9/28/2018 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Tax hike consequences
Alex Laurin, director of research at C.D. Howe Institute, joins Rob to discuss his study of the 2016 federal tax hike.
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9/27/2018 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
The real minimum wage earners
Steve Lafleur, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute, joins Rob to look at who the minimum wage earners really are in Alberta.
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9/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Notley's approval rating on the rise?
We spoke with veteran pollster John Wright, CEO of DART Insight and Communication.
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9/27/2018 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
How did Tori Stafford's murderer end up in a "healing lodge" less than 10 years after the horrific crime?
We spoke with National Post columnist Chris Selley
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9/27/2018 • 16 minutes, 1 second
Boardwalk bans cannabis
Roberto Noce, condo and real estate lawyer with Miller Thomson, joins Rob after apartment and condo rental company Boardwalk announced a ban on marijuana use and cultivation in their properties.
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9/26/2018 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Slow Down for Safety
In Mount Royal, there is some relief that slower residential road speeds could be on the way. We talk with Jodi Morel from the Mount Royal Community Association, lead for Slow Down YYC, and co-founder of Vision Zero Calgary.
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9/26/2018 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
A Question on Residential Schools
Dr. Neil Webber of Webber Academy agrees there's nothing good about residential schools, but wonders where the harm is in allowing the question to be asked to the contrary?
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9/26/2018 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Three Cheers for the City Hall Leaker?
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is cheering on whoever leaked out that Olympic document to the press. Franco Terrazzano tells us why.
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9/26/2018 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Petrol Prices
Why are gas prices the price they are right now? And what are the follies of the provincial government getting involved in keeping prices low? Rob talks with Michael Ervin, Senior VP with Kent Group Ltd.
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9/26/2018 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
Debate over the fate of two rescued bear cubs
We spoke with Clio Smeeton, president of the Cochrane Ecological Institute and director of the Cochrane Research Institute
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9/23/2018 • 19 minutes, 27 seconds
Supporting the scalpers?
A new investigation out this week uncovers some of the tools scalpers have access too and just how deep their ties to a major ticket provider go.
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9/21/2018 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
22 Weeks
What's next for TMX? Rob talks with Dwight Newman, Professor of Law, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law - University of Saskatchewan and Munk Senior Fellow (Constitutional law) with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
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9/21/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Bert and Ernie
Tristin Hopper from the National Post joins Rob to talk about chronicling curiosity of Bert and Ernie's sexuality over the last few decades.
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9/21/2018 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Flat Earth?
Daniel Clark is a director of a documentary about flat earthers. He joins Rob to talk about the film.
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9/21/2018 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Rob talks with Alison Reid, director of the documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.
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9/21/2018 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Max and Tim Getting Hitched?
With his new People's Party only days old, could Maxime Bernier's fledgeling conservative outpost possibly find itself getting married to Tim Moen and the Libertarians?
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9/19/2018 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds
Does Alberta need a balanced budget law?
Rob speaks with Ted Morton, Executive-in-Residence at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and Senior Fellow, Energy and Environment, at the Manning Foundation.
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9/19/2018 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
"Demonic"
There is outrage over a Nigerian Christian preacher who has been invited to speak in Calgary this week who has denounced homosexuals as "demonic." Junaid Jahangir is an assistant professor at MacEwan University, and joins Rob to shine a light on what's happening.
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9/17/2018 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Just Make It Right
Last week marked the one year anniversary of the fire at CFB Suffield, and those neighbours who were affected say they're still getting the runaround.
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9/17/2018 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
The Teachers File
Two big stories in the world of teachers are at the fore today.
New numbers out show just how much violence teachers have to endure at the hands of students.
Meanwhile, Tzeporah Berman will be making a command performance at an upcoming teacher’s conference. But contrary to what social media thinks, union dues are not being used to pay for her appearance.
We talk with the ATA's Jonathan Teghtmeyer about both of these stories.
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9/17/2018 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Back to the Ice
The Humboldt Broncos will play their first regular season home game on Wednesday night just months after a tragic bus crash killed 16 people connected with the team. Mike Armstrong from Global National is in Humboldt and joins us to give us a sense of the mood in the community, and in the rink.
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9/11/2018 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
The View from the "No" Side
Colin Craig is a volunteer with the "No" campaign against the 2026 Games and is the former Alberta director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. He joins Rob to share his thoughts on today's unveiling of the host plan by the Calgary BidCo.
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9/11/2018 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
"Jobless numbers are like polls"
University of Calgary Economics associate professor Trevor Tombe joins Rob to discuss the latest unemployment numbers and what they mean for Alberta's economic recovery.
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9/7/2018 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Saving for a Rainy Day
A new report out says the province should be banking non-renewable resource revenue rather than spending it.
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9/7/2018 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Gun Crimes Questions
Matt Gurney of our sister station Global News Radio 640 Toronto joins Rob to talk about the work he's done to dig in some numbers that are driving a debate on whether handguns should be banned. He says the data everyone's working with is wrong.
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9/7/2018 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
The argument against 30km/h residential speed limits
Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating joins Rob to discuss why residential speed limits shouldn't go down to 30 km/h immediately and why speed reductions need to be carefully considered.
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9/6/2018 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Just Do It.
We talk to Jon Healey from the Los Angeles Times about his piece today - Colin Kaepernick, the best publicized yet most misunderstood man in sports.
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9/4/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
All the President's Secrets
Bob Woodward, the journalist who dove deep into the Watergate Scandal, is out with a new tell-all book about the Trump Presidency. We get the latest from our Reggie Cecchini.
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9/4/2018 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
A plan for safer Calgary residential streets
Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joins Rob to discuss the notice of motion at Calgary city council proposing a drop in the residential speed limit to 30 from 50 km/h.
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9/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
The argument to slow down when passing emergency vehicles
Jeff Kasbrick of the Alberta Motor Association joins Rob to discuss why changes need to be made to the "Slow Down, Move Over" legislation on Alberta highways and roadways.
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9/4/2018 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Why are we paying for this?
Why is Veterans Affairs paying for PTSD treatment for a convicted murderer who never served? Drex -- who hosts The Shift with Drex on 770 CHQR -- joins Rob to share this story.
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8/29/2018 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Let's Make a Deal
Canada is back at the bargaining table with the US on trade. How might this end? What is a win for Canada and what is a win for the US? Rob talks with Daniel Schwanen, VP - Research at the C.D. Howe Institute.
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8/29/2018 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Broken system?
Canada’s immigration minister says the backlogged asylum system is not sustainable. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel weighs in.
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8/29/2018 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Erin O'Toole on NAFTA
Erin O'Toole, foreign affairs critic of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins Rob to discuss where the bilateral talks between Mexico and the US leaves Canada in terms of NAFTA.
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8/28/2018 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
International Association of Women Police
S/Sgt. Bev Vorvos joins Rob in-studio to discuss the gathering of women police officers in Calgary as part of the International Association of Women Police, the challenges women in uniform face, and some of the successes.
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8/27/2018 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
No alcohol is safe to consume: Study
Max Griswold of the Institue for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, and lead author of the study saying no amount of alcohol is safe, joins Rob Breakenridge to explain how, as you reduce the number of drinks you have, you reduce the risks to your health.
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8/27/2018 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Whither NAFTA
Simon Lester, associate director of the Cato Institute's Herbert S. Stiefel Centre for Trade Police Studies joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the importance of a continent-wide free trade zone, and what needs to be done to update the decades-old document.
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8/27/2018 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Bridges Bern-ed
Maxime Bernier doused his bridge to the Conservative Party of Canada in regular unleaded today, lit a match and never looked back. He's off to start his own party. Has his ego got the best of him, or does he have a point?
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8/23/2018 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds
Canadians Support Compensation for Plasma Donors
We spoke with Nicola (Nico) Lacetera, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and chief scientist with BEAR (Behavioural Economics in Action @ Rotman), University of Toronto
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8/22/2018 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
Could Michael Cohen Bring Down Donald Trump?
We spoke about yesterday's dramatic legal developments in the U.S. with legal analyst Ken White, who is a former federal prosecutor and currently a criminal defense attorney at Brown White & Osborn in Los Angeles
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8/22/2018 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Catholic Church Turmoil
As more allegations of pedophile priests go forward, there's a crisis in the Catholic church. Jason Berry is an investigative journalist, filmmaker, novelist and cultural historian and is an authority on scandals in the Catholic church.
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8/21/2018 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Chris Selley
The fallout continues after the Prime Minister labelled a heckler at an event in Quebec as being intolerant. National Post columnist Chris Selley joins Rob to discuss.
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8/21/2018 • 21 minutes
Airbnb Concerns
The Calgary Hotel Association is asking for a level playing field and more regulation of the Airbnb industry in Calgary.
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8/20/2018 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Suburban Nation
Canada is a suburban nation and its population became more suburban from 2006–2016, despite the planning policies of most metropolitan areas. We talk with Dr. David Gordon, Urban Planning Professor at Queens University.
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8/20/2018 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Forced to Choose
The mother of an 11-year-old girl could be deported and may soon be forced to choose between leaving her daughter alone in Canada or returning with her to Sierra Leone where her daughter is at risk of forced genital mutilation. Despite calls for change, Canada continues to deny child refugees the right to add their parents to their permanent residency applications. That’s because, according to Immigration Canada, parents and siblings of child refugees are not considered ‘family members.’
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8/20/2018 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Thinking Differently about the Earth
You might argue the earth is round, but the folks running the Flat Earth International Conference in Edmonton can make a convincing argument that challenges what you think. Guest host Zack Hewitt talks with Robbie Davidson, organizer of the conference.
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8/13/2018 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Driving High
New numbers out from Statscan say even without legalization, a large number of Canadians are driving high. What is needed to change habits before weed is legal? Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Andrew Murie of MADD Canada.
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8/10/2018 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Hot City in the Summertime
People are flocking to pools around the city to cool down as we scrape the top of the thermometer this week.
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8/8/2018 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Swerve Shuttered
After more than a decade of telling Calgary stories, Swerve magazine was shuttered last week by Postmedia. Shelley Youngblut was Swerve's creator and first editor. She joins guest host Zack Hewitt to share her thoughts.
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8/8/2018 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Should pot shops be boring inside?
Nova Scotia could be contravening federal regulations when it comes to marketing pot because of how they intend to set up their stores. Dr. Simon Sherry is an associate professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University, and shares with guest host Zack Hewitt his concerns about how the in-store experience is being proposed.
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8/8/2018 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Trans Mountain: Did we buy a lemon?
It appears we are now paying more for Trans Mountain than first thought. Cody Battershill from Canada Action joins guest host Zack Hewitt to share his thoughts on the latest revelations in the government's purchase of Trans Mountain.
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8/8/2018 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds
Are we joyless?
A pastor in the US says when he looks at Trump's supporters, the word that comes to mind is "miserable." Have we become more miserable? Can we turn it around? Where is our joy? Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with John Pavlovitz, author of the forthcoming book Hope and Other Superpowers: A Life-Affirming, Love-Defending, Butt-Kicking, World-Saving Manifesto.
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8/3/2018 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Restaurant Horror Stories
That sandwich you’re eating... how was it handled before you decided to wolf it down?
What are the rules surrounding safe food handling, and we share some stories of dodgy restaurant experiences.
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8/2/2018 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Swoop Expands
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Karen McIsaac of Swoop - the new ultra low cost carrier - about its expansion out of Edmonton and to learn why the city to our north is a focus rather than Calgary.
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8/2/2018 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
What Your Face Says About You
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Glenn Tinley - president of Mexia One, a Winnipeg-based biometrics company which provides facial recognition systems to the airport, retail and event industries to learn more about the types of facial recognition that are already being used in places like malls.
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8/1/2018 • 20 minutes, 14 seconds
The Things You See on Transit
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Brian Whitelaw, superintendent of public safety with Calgary Transit, about a new initiative intended to reduce negative encounters on trains in downtown Calgary.
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8/1/2018 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
A User's Guide to Cheating Death
Guest host Zack Hewitt speaks with Timothy Caulfield, a University of Alberta professor and host of the show A User's Guide to Cheating Death -- which was just picked up by Netflix.
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8/1/2018 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Personal vs. professional- at what point does your personal life matter to your job?
Lia Moody is a partner at Samfiru Rumarkin LLP and practices labour and employment law.
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8/1/2018 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Insurance Hack
An Alberta man has changed his gender on paper so he can get cheaper car insurance.But, should car insurance even be based on things like gender?
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7/26/2018 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
The Case Against Jordan Peterson
An open letter has been sent to Arts Commons to have them pull the plug on Jordan Peterson’s appearance. Su Ying Strang of The New Gallery is part of the group asking for Peterson to be uninvited and joins Rob to explain why.
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7/26/2018 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
You Look Familiar
The revelation that Cadillac Fairview shopping malls in Calgary are using facial recognition technology at its electronic information screens is giving some people pause. Sharon Polsky with the Privacy and Access Council of Canada shares her questions and concerns from a privacy perspective.
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7/26/2018 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
The Danforth Shooter: A History of Violent Thought?
A former teacher of the Danforth shooter called our newsroom in Toronto with a rather shocking piece of news about something that happened in high school. We play the tape and find out more about the latest in the investigation from Global News crime specialist Catherine McDonald.
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7/26/2018 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Do eSports belong in the Olympics?
Despite their rise in popularity, an Olympian is speaking out about eSports saying video gamers shouldn’t be alongside traditional athletes at future games. Dr. Nicole Forrester is Assistant Professor in Sport Media at Ryerson University and is an Olympian and an 8-Time Canadian Champion who has represented Canada on 20 national teams. She is a Commonwealth Games gold and bronze medalist, and a Pan American Games silver and bronze medalist. She joins Rob to share her perspective.
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7/25/2018 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Will Stephen Avenue become Calgary's Green Mile?
Calgary’s downtown business association is putting up a red flag, concerned that Stephen Avenue might become a Green Mile of pot shops. Cllr. Druh Farrell joins Rob to share her thoughts.
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7/25/2018 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
"Trumped" by tariffs?
If Canada has indeed been “Trumped” by tariffs, what will it mean for our competitiveness? Jack Mintz - President’s Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy - joins Rob to discuss.
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7/25/2018 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Danforth Shooting
Toronto police say there is no evidence of ISIS involvement in the Danforth shooting despite the Islamic State taking credit for the violence. GlobalNews.ca national online investigative journalist Stewart Bell joins Rob to discuss the latest developments.
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7/25/2018 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
Trampoline Concerns
What some might think is a bouncy fun time could lead to serious injuries, and the director of the Injury Prevention Centre at the U of A's School of Public Health says nobody should be using trampolines for recreation. Don Voaklander joins Rob to explain why.
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7/24/2018 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
White Helmets
Author, journalist and columnist Terry Glavin joins Rob to talk about the evacuation of Syria‘s White Helmets from the advancing forces of Bashar al-Assad.
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7/24/2018 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Stay in Your Car
After video of an encounter with a bear in Jasper has gone viral, those in the know are telling park visitors to not repeat the same mistakes as seen in the footage.
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7/24/2018 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
SheLeads
Rona Ambrose joins Rob to talk about a new initiative to encourage women to run for public office.
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7/24/2018 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Rideshare Streamed
A Lyft/Uber driver is in hot water in St. Louis after he was caught livestreaming the rides he was giving to people using the ridesharing services. One of Canada's leading privacy, internet and technology lawyers -- David Fraser -- joins Rob to share his insight.
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7/23/2018 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Toronto Shooting
Matt Gurney from our sister station Global News Radio 640 Toronto joins Rob to provide some perspective on how the city of Toronto is feeling after Sunday night's shooting.
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7/23/2018 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Childhood Memories
A new study says many of our earliest childhood memories are actually fictional and are based on photos and family stories. Professor Martin Conway is the director of the centre for memory and law at City University of London and joins Rob to talk about the research.
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7/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 9 seconds
Bottles Across Borders
Canada's premiers have agreed to changes to existing barriers to the free trade and sale of wine, beer, and spirits within Canada. Howard Anglin, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins Rob to discuss.
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7/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt and the FCP
It's his party now. Derek Fildebrandt has taken over as interim leader of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta -- formerly known as the Alberta First Party. He joins Rob to discuss what his plans are for the 2019 election.
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7/20/2018 • 20 minutes, 43 seconds
Trade Issues
As the Tories call for an emergency session of Parliament to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership, we talk with Brian Kingston - Vice-President of Policy, International and Fiscal Issues at the Business Council of Canada.
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7/19/2018 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Premiers Meet in New Brunswick
Global's Ross Lord joins Rob to get us up to date on how the meetings are going.
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7/19/2018 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
The Dark Knight: A Decade On
Film and TV critic Charles Bramesco joins Rob to look back on how influential Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" was
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7/18/2018 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Taking the Temperature on Trans Mountain
How do Canadians feel about the Trans Mountain project? We talk with Jamie Duncan, Vice President for Canada Public Affairs with IPSOS
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7/18/2018 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Hopper on Hops
National Post columnist Tristin Hopper says today's IPAs and craft beers need to tone it down on the hops. He joins Rob to explain why.
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7/17/2018 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Canadian Holocaust Denier on Trial in Germany
The Ontario Civil Liberties Association says Canada should be helping a Holocaust denier from our country who is on trial in Germany. Rob talks with the OCLA's executive director to find out why.
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7/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Chief Chaffin Retires
The Calgary Police Service will be on the hunt for a new police chief after current chief Roger Chaffin announced this morning he is leaving the force after three years as the top cop. Calgary Police Commission chair Brian Thiessen joins Rob to talk about today's news.
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7/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Michelle Rempel
The House of Commons immigration committee will meet at least two more times over the next couple of weeks to study the issue of asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border, it was decided on Monday, and three federal ministers will be invited to testify. Michelle Rempel joins Rob to share her thoughts.
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7/16/2018 • 20 minutes, 1 second
Canada's NATO defence obligations
As the American president does a victory lap feeling he convinced NATO nations to up their defence spending, what is the reality of the situation and Canada's participation in NATO? Rob chats with Jeffery Rathke, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Europe Program at the Centre for Strategic + International Studies.
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7/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Is ridesharing a solution to the Greyhound exit?
One ridesharing company is floating the idea that maybe their service could be a way to serve smaller centres which will be impacted by Greyhound Canada's exit from the marketplace in the west. Pascale Ryffel with Tappcar joins Rob to share what that company is thinking.
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7/12/2018 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Ontario Hits Rewind on Sex Ed
Ontario's education minister says the province is going to revert to an old sex ed curriculum which won't include things like equal marriage and cyberbullying. Commentator Michael Coren is concerned about what the implications are.
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7/12/2018 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds
Steve Martin & Martin Short
We spoke with film and comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short - their special "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" is currently streaming on Netflix and they will be in Calgary to perform August 4th at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
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7/11/2018 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Whither NATO with Trump?
Retired diplomat and Canadian Global Affairs Institute vice president Colin Robertson joins Rob to discuss NATO, its origins, its importance to all of the member countries, and the threat posed to an American withdrawal.
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7/10/2018 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Needing rescue from a cave
After the Thai boys soccer team was successfully rescued after exploring a flooded cave, we ask what it is like to get stuck in a cave with Kathleen Graham, president of the Alberta Speleological Society.
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7/10/2018 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Police body cameras
Erick Laming, a University of Toronto doctoral student in criminology, joins Rob Breakenridge to explore how effective body cameras are when used by police forces like the Calgary Police Service.
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7/4/2018 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Rising from the Phoenix Pay System
A campaign is underway to highlight those who have burned by the Phoenix pay system problems.
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7/3/2018 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
The DB Cooper Cold Case
We talk with Thomas Colbert who might be as close as anyone to cracking the mystery behind the DB Cooper cold-case.
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7/3/2018 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Yes Calgary 2026
Jason Ribeiro of grassroots group "Yes Calgary 2026" joins Rob Breakenridge to explore why Calgary should host the 2026 Olympic Games.
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7/3/2018 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Will people buy *anything*?
A Vancouver man who sold bottles of "Hot Dog Water" for nearly $40 a piece says he was trying to see how the marketing of health claims backed by supposed science amounts to quick sales. How gullible are we when it comes to product marketing?
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6/25/2018 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Questioning the Game
Following the Nick Boynton article in The Player’s Tribune on head injuries and the impact of hockey on mental health, another prominent, former NHLer has penned a piece for the Washington Post, asking questions about how the NHL is responding to head injuries. Ken Dryden joins Rob to talk about his piece.
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6/25/2018 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
Hammer and Sickle
A vodka is getting pulled from Alberta’s AGLC listings after the Ukrainian Canadian Congress called the imagery of the brand offensive.
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6/25/2018 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Summer Jobs Cash
While church-run summer camps didn’t get summer jobs cash, one organization did - and it's raising the eyebrows of organizations like B'nai Brith Canada.
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6/25/2018 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Jason Kenney on equalization payments renewal
Alberta UCP leader Jason Kenney joins Rob to discuss why the unannounced renewal of the equalization payment system is a "slap in the face to Alberta".
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6/22/2018 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Alberta Busted on Beer
The Notley government will have to revamp its beer markup regime after it was declared unconstitutional on Tuesday. The Court of Queen’s Bench sided with two breweries — Steamwhistle in Toronto and Great Western in Saskatoon — that argued that Alberta’s policy discriminated against out-of-province beer, violating the Constitution. We talk with Steamwhistle's Tim McLaughlin about the ruling.
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6/21/2018 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Booze and Cancer
Does alcohol pose a risk for cancer? Is moderate drinking safe or beneficial? Timothy Caufield is the research director with the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, and joins Rob to discuss.
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6/21/2018 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Up, up and away
The Montreal Economic Institute says fees and taxes are an impediment to growing air travel in Canada. Alexandre Morneau with the group joins Rob to discuss.
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6/21/2018 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Koko the Gorilla
Doug Main, senior writer and editor for National Geographic, joins Rob to discuss the passing of Koko the Gorilla.
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6/21/2018 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
The Opioid Crisis Grows
Nearly 4,000 Canadians died last year from opioid overdoses. Leigh Chapman lost her brother to a suspected fentanyl overdose in 2015. She has a PhD(c) in health professions education / health services research at The Wilson Centre. She joins Rob to provide perspective.
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6/19/2018 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
The Happy Brain
Neuroscientist and author Dean Burnett joins Rob to talk about his latest book, "The Happy Brain."
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6/19/2018 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Bursting at the Seams
Classrooms are not meeting government-outlined targets in Alberta, and haven't for some time. Janet French with the Edmonton Journal has been investigating, and joins Rob to share some of what she's learned.
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6/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Ripping children away from their parents at the US border
The story of how US border forces are ripping immigrant children away from their parents at the border has become a lightning bolt of an issue in recent days. Ilya Somin, professor of law at George Mason University, joins Rob to talk about his latest article -- 'Enforcing the Law' Doesn't Justify Separating Migrant Children from their Parents.
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6/18/2018 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Senator Doug Black
"Bill C-48 is a direct aim at the oilsands and at Albert's ability to refine products and ship them. Right to the heart!" That, according to Senator Doug Black, who joins Rob to discuss the bill.
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6/15/2018 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
#BuyCanadian?
What are the ramifications of a #BuyCanadian retaliation to Trump's tariffs? Robert Wolfe, professor emeritus at Queen's University School of Public Policy, joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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6/15/2018 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
"...sleep well tonight!"
In the middle of the night, the American president tweets: “Before taking office people were assuming that we were going to War with North Korea. President Obama said that North Korea was our biggest and most dangerous problem. No longer - sleep well tonight!” Is North Korea really no longer a nuclear threat?
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6/13/2018 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Five-ring affair
We learned this week there will be more city money required in the Calgary Olympic bid process to set up so-called a city secretariat. Rob talks with Chris Dempsey who was a co-founder of No Boston Olympics for some perspective.
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6/13/2018 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Max to the Back
Maxime Bernier was sent to the backbenches by the CPC leader after a chapter from his now-to-remain-unpublished book highlighted his difference of opinion on supply management. Andrew Coyne joins Rob to make sense of what has gone down on Parliament Hill in the last 24 hours.
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6/13/2018 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Nick Boynton
"I don’t want to die. But, you know, nothing is for certain. And I’m tired of keeping quiet." Nick Boynton is scared that head trauma from his NHL career has left him irreparably damaged. He’s speaking out in a new article on The Player’s Tribune and on our show today.
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6/13/2018 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Canadian oil production expected to rise
Tim McMillan, president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss a recent CAPP report expecting the country's oil production to continue to rise through 2035, despite an ongoing "competitiveness gap'' that discourages investment.
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6/12/2018 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Brew Battle: The Importers
A ruling has come down saying the province has violated an agreement on internal trade by implementing the Alberta Small Brewers Program. Derek James From with the Canadian Constitutional Foundation joins Rob to talk about the business they represented in the proceedings.
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6/12/2018 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Derek From: ASBD Program created two tiers
Derek From, staff lawyer for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the latest decision from an Agreement on Internal Trade panel that says Alberta’s Small Brewers Development Program does not comply with the province's free trade obligations.
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6/11/2018 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds
Are the album's days numbered?
Alan Cross joins Rob to talk about whether the album is about to ride off into the sunset.
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6/11/2018 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Trump's G7 Tantrum
We unpack the weekend's events in Quebec with the G7, the American President's Twitter tirade, and what it all means for Canada with Dr. Bob Murray.
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6/11/2018 • 17 minutes, 59 seconds
Welcome to Ford Nation: Kenney Reacts
UCP leader Jason Kenney reacts to the election of Doug Ford as Ontario's next premier.
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6/8/2018 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Ovie gets the cup
The Washington Capitals captured the Stanley Cup in Las Vegas last night... and what better city could there be to celebrate a Stanley Cup victory? Ken Boehlke has been tracking the Golden Knights all season and shares his thoughts as his city's team comes up short on their Cinderella story season.
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6/8/2018 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Welcome to Ford Nation: Premier Notley reacts
Alberta premier Rachel Notley reacts to news of the election of Doug Ford.
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6/8/2018 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Like a G6 + 1
The G7 summit is underway in Quebec. Christopher Sands, senior research professor and director of Canadian studies at Johns Hopkins University joins Rob to share some thoughts.
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6/8/2018 • 20 minutes, 12 seconds
Welcome to Ford Nation
Matt Gurney from Global News Radio 640 Toronto joins Rob the day after Doug Ford becomes premier-elect of Ontario.
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6/8/2018 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Kevin Farley
Kevin Farley - brother of Chris Farley - is among the headliners at this year's Funnyfest Calgary Comedy Festival. He joins Rob to talk about his life as a stand-up.
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6/7/2018 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Pot Talk
As Calgary and Edmonton start down separate paths on legislating public pot use -- and as the Senate is set to vote on Cannabis -- we talk to one doctor who says we need better education on the topic.
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6/7/2018 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
David Suzuki gets his Honorary Doctorate.
Robbie Picard is the founder of the oil industry booster group Oilsands Strong. He was in Edmonton today protesting David Suzuki's honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta. He joins Rob to explain why.
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6/7/2018 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Tell Me Lies
When it comes to some of the more mythical parts of childhood, are parents being irresponsible in propping up some traditions with their kids? Kira Tomsons is a philosopher at Douglas College and joins Rob to talk about her most recent research paper on the topic.
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6/6/2018 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Beauty Pageants
The Miss America competition is ending the swimsuit person of the event. A former Miss Universe Canada shares her perspective with Rob.
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6/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
"Protectionist nonsense."
The Consumer Choice Centre is challenging the federal Conservative leader's position on supply management in the dairy industry. North American Affairs Manager David Clement joins Rob to share why his organization is taking Andrew Scheer to task.
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6/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Labour Changes
Could your workplace be certified by a union without you knowing about it? It's a concern from one labour lawyer who joins Rob to talk about it.
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6/5/2018 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Trade Talk is in the Air
NAFTA. The Trump Tariffs. The Trudeau Tariffs. The G7 meetings. Trade is in the news and what happens in the coming days and weeks can have big ramifications for Canada. Eugene Beaulieu from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy joins Rob to help make sense of it all.
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6/5/2018 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
Skipping chemotherapy?
Could the future of curing breast cancer not involve chemotherapy? A new study is out today. Rob speaks with a Canadian doctor who is encouraged by the results.
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6/4/2018 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Open for business?
What does the government's Kinder Morgan decision say about doing business in Canada? Dr. Ken Coates of the University of Saskatchewan has concerns -- he shares with Rob what's on his mind.
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6/4/2018 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Slippery Stream
Are online streaming providers contributing enough to Canada's cultural economy? A new report from the CRTC looked at that. Katy Anderson with OpenMedia has some concerns and talks with Rob about them.
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6/1/2018 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Best Before, Best After
Canada is leading the world in the amount of food waste we generate, and best before dates could be part of the problem. Lori Nikkel is co-chair of the Food Work Group of the National Zero Waste Council, and joins Rob to share her thoughts.
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6/1/2018 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Tariff Talk
As the American President slaps a tax on Canadian steel and aluminium exports, Canada strikes back. Dan Ikenson is the Director of the Herbert A. Stiefel Centre for Trade Policy Studies at the Cato Institute and joins Rob to discuss.
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6/1/2018 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Dr. Neil Webber
Dr. Neil Webber, president and head of Webber Academy, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the most recent appeal for a new Alberta Human Rights Commission tribunal, originating from a five-year-old case.
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6/1/2018 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown
Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown (@MayorPeterBrown) joins Rob in-studio to discuss the issues affecting the city to the north of Calgary, as part of Mayors Day.
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5/30/2018 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Mayors Day - Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown
Airdrie mayor Peter Brown joins Rob for 770 CHQR's Mayors Day.
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5/30/2018 • 26 minutes, 55 seconds
Trevor Tombe on Trans Mountain
Trevor Tombe, associate professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and reserach fellow at the School of Public Policy, joins Rob to discuss the economics and risks of the federal government purchasing the Trans Mountain pipeline and related assets.
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5/29/2018 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Andrew Scheer on Trans Mountain
Conservative Party of Canada leader and MP for Regina-Qu-appelle Andrew Scheer joins Rob to discuss the Trudeau government's announcement of the purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.
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5/29/2018 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Pipeline Deadline: 4 days away
As the deadline draws near from Kinder Morgan on the future of the Trans Mountain expansion project, BC Greens leader Andrew Weaver joined Global reporter Richard Zussman for a Facebook Live conversation today. Hear why he believes the project doesn't make any sense.
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5/28/2018 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Deliberately Targeted
In a Global News Exclusive, we're learning today three Canadians were deliberately targeted by the coalition conducting airstrikes against the so-called Islamic State, according to a secret government document on the military’s role in the killing of its own citizens. Stewart Bell broke the story, and joins Rob to talk about it.
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5/28/2018 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Abu Huzaifa
We're learning more about the New York Times' interactions with Canadian ISIS returnee. We talk to Stephanie Carvin and Mubin Shaikh.
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5/25/2018 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
Are roadside breathalyzers unconstitutional?
Senators have moved to water down a bill which would have toughened up rules on impaired driving. They've voted to remove a part of the bill which would authorize police to conduct random roadside breathalyzer tests, without needing to have reasonable grounds to suspect the driver may be impaired by alcohol.
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5/25/2018 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Pipeline Deadline - 7 Days Away
With a week to go until Kinder Morgan's self-imposed deadline on making a decision on the fate of the Trans Mountain Expansion project, a series of court rulings have come down in BC on the project. Global's Richard Zussman joins us to unpack today's news.
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5/24/2018 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Pauly Shore
Encino Man. Son in Law. Bio-Dome. Some of our heartiest laughs in the 90s came from Pauly Shore. And he's still out making people laugh, playing The Laugh Shop in Calgary this week. He joins Rob in conversation.
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5/24/2018 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Not so minor change?
An Edmonton lawyer is concerned about changes to the Minor Injury Regulation by the Notley government. Mark McCourt joins Rob to explain why.
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5/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
A Pardon for Jack Johnson
The US president granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champ more than a century after what many felt was a racially-motivated injustice. Columnist Michael Taube joins Rob to discuss.
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5/24/2018 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds
Support for Jurors
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights has made eleven recommendations in their report, "Improving Support for Jurors in Canada." Juror support advocate Mark Farrant joins Rob to discuss the recommendations.
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5/23/2018 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Why does the military pay for an empty jail?
The military still spends $2M a year to run a purpose-built 25-cell internal prison in Edmonton with a staff of 30, though it now has no inmates at all about half the time and very few the rest of the time. Global's Fletcher Kent joins Rob to talk about the story.
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5/23/2018 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Paid Plasma
Should plasma donors be getting paid? Peter Jaworski joins Rob to discuss.
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5/23/2018 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Premier Rachel Notley
The premier joins Rob to talk about the latest as Kinder Morgan's pipeline deadline looms.
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5/23/2018 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Trans Mountain Expansion
Former TransCanada Corp. executive and industry analyst with Dialogues on Canadian Energy, Dennis McConaghy, joins Rob to discuss why it's in the best interest for the provincial and federal governments to get a deal done with Kinder Morgan ahead of the May 31 deadline.
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5/23/2018 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Teeing Off on City-Owned Golf Courses
Should the City of Calgary sell of its golf courses? The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation thinks so.
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5/14/2018 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Sports Betting Going Legit
America is on the road to allowing legal betting on sports.
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5/14/2018 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
The Royal Poll
The royal wedding is less than a week away – Prince Harry and his fiancée Meghan Markle will be the centre of attention. While there are different opinions about the monarchy as a whole – what do Canadians think of individual royal figures?
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5/14/2018 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
The Patio Problem
Tool Shed Brewing Company is trying to fight some red tape from city hall which is putting their People Skills to the test. Co-owner Graham Sherman joins Rob in studio to talk about the problem they're having putting up a patio.
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5/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
When they come back to Canada
How is Ottawa preparing to deal with ISIS returnees? Last week one Canadian ISIS returnee talked to the New York Times. Rob talks with Stewart Bell from Global News about the story.
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5/14/2018 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
Westjet Strike Looms
If pilots walk off the job at Westjet, what are some of the considerations consumers should be taking into account? Randy Sharman - host of The Informed Traveler on 770 CHQR - joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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5/11/2018 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Flat Tax
Should Alberta return to the flat tax? Lindsay Tedds -- Associate Professor and Scientific Director, Fiscal and Economic Policy, School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary -- joins Rob to share her thoughts.
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5/11/2018 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Winnipeg Jets
It's a big milestone for the Winnipeg Jets and their. The team is off to the Western Conference Finals to take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Kelly Moore from 680 CJOB joins Rob to talk about how big of a deal the playoff run is for the city that once lost its NHL team.
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5/11/2018 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
The Tick(s)
There are more ticks in more parts of Canada now, and experts say they believe this could lead to more cases of Lyme disease this year. Dr. Robbin Lindsay of the Public Health Agency of Canada joins Rob to talk about why.
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5/10/2018 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
The case for a single public school system
Separate public schools have long been a part of Alberta's education system. But should they be going forward? Former Alberta education minister David King joins Rob to argue that there should only be one public system
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5/10/2018 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Losing your job for your words
The woman in the Lethbridge Denny's video was sacked by her employer following the clip going viral. But, do businesses have a legal leg to stand on for turfing an employee for bad behaviour? Howard A. Levitt is senior partner at LEVITT LLP and joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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5/10/2018 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Sorry seems to be the easiest word
Is Canada's PM saying "sorry" too much, too often, and for too many things? Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann is with Wilfred Laurier University and shares her thoughts.
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5/10/2018 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Bringing brains back to life?
Scientists at Yale have successfully re-animated the brains of decapitated pigs. What does this mean in the big picture of biology and science? What could it mean if that was done for a human brain? Benjamin Curtis, a senior lecturer at Nottingham Trent University's School of Arts and Humanities joins Rob to unpack the story.
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5/9/2018 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
The lone conservative to show up for work
When another vote on Bill 9 came around, UCP members fled from the Legislature. But Derek Fildebrandt didn't go anywhere... he stayed in his seat and voted. The independent conservative joins Rob to talk about his former colleagues and their masse exit.
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5/9/2018 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
Paying for a Pipeline
If the feds take on building the Trans-Mountain expansion, how are they going to pay for it? Ben Dachis with the C.D. Howe Institute says the pipeline should be project number one for the new Canadian Infrastructure Bank. He joins Rob to explain why.
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5/9/2018 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Two minutes for guy licking
Brad Marchand's Boston Bruins are out of the playoffs, but his antics on the ice are still on the minds of hockey fans. Jock Wilson joins Rob to talk about it.
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5/7/2018 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Alexa, can you look after the kids?
Amazon is prepping a new product targeted toward children, but should you be rushing to install a digital babysitter in your home? Ann Cavoukian is an expert in the area of privacy. She tells Rob what she thinks.
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5/7/2018 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Safety on two wheels
A number of deaths involving motorcycles has one of this province's safety groups concerned about what's happening on the roads. Liane Lanlois from the Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society joins Rob to talk about the risks out there.
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5/7/2018 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
So, about that "grassroots guarantee..."
Rob unpacks some of what went down in Red Deer on the weekend.
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5/7/2018 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Stop work order for provincial parks
A stop-work order has left Alberta's provincial parks without volunteer-run programs. Why has it happened and what is the impact? Nic Blanchet, Executive Director for Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society joins Rob to talk about the impact to their programs.
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5/4/2018 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Are we missing out?
Is a shortage of facilities in Calgary preventing the city from attracting a number of international events? Cindy Ady from Tourism Calgary joins Rob to talk about a presentation her group recently made to city hall.
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5/4/2018 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
Jessica Holmes
Comedian Jessica Holmes has a new book out discussing her battle with depression. She joins Rob to talk about it.
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5/2/2018 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Why is it so difficult to fire government employees?
The National Post's Tristin Hopper joins Rob to talk about his piece in today's paper.
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5/2/2018 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Is decriminalizing drugs the answer?
Calgary police chief Roger Chaffin isn't opposed to having a conversation about the potential for decriminalizing drugs. He joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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5/2/2018 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Border Issues
Immigration lawyer Raj Sharma joins Rob to talk about some of the issues surrounding an influx of those seeking asylum in Canada.
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5/1/2018 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Mohawk community’s ‘marry out, get out’ law ruled unconstitutional
A judge has ruled the so-called ”marry out, get out” provisions of a membership law on the books of a Mohawk community near Montreal are unconstitutional.
The sections, which Kahnawake authorities said were designed to preserve Mohawk culture, are discriminatory and violate the federal Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Quebec Superior Court Justice Thomas Davis wrote in a ruling.
Lawyer Julius Grey represented 16 of the plaintiffs in the proceedings. He joins Rob to share more about the story.
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5/1/2018 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Traditional Business vs. The Sharing Economy
Should those running traditional businesses being edged out by sharing economy stalwarts like AirBNB and Uber be getting more consideration for their positions by politicians? Gerard Lucyshyn from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy joins Rob to share some of the results from a new report.
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5/1/2018 • 10 minutes
Loud Pipes Save Lives?
A Calgary city councillor is looking to talk to administration about whether it's possible to put controls on how loud vehicles can be on city roads. Motorcycles could possibly be targeted -- and the industry that sells them is okay with regulation. But some riders are concerned that limiting the loudness of bikes could put their lives at risk.
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5/1/2018 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Judge Rejects High Beams Ticket
We spoke with Jeff McLenaghan, a High River man who won his fight over a $155 ticket issued to him after flashing his high beams at an oncoming sheriff’s vehicle
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5/1/2018 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
What just happened on the Korean peninsula?
Global National's Jeff Semple joins guest host Zack Hewitt to talk about the big news overnight on the Korean peninsula.
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4/27/2018 • 10 minutes
Road Trip?
Will gas prices affect how you make summer travel plans this year? Gas Buddy's Dan McTeague joins guest host Zack Hewitt to give us perspective on the months ahead.
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4/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
What is Alberta to You?
Guest host Zack Hewitt wonders how listeners define themselves when it comes to being Albertan.
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4/27/2018 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
To shoot or not to shoot
What goes through the mind of a police officer when presented with a situation which might necessitate lethal force? Rob talks with Glenn Hanna, assistant program head of justice studies at the University of Guelph-Humber for perspective.
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4/26/2018 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Horgan's constitutional question
BC premier John Horgan has revealed what the BC government will be asking in their constitutional reference question. Global News online reporter Richard Zussman covers the BC legislature. He joins Rob to talk about the latest developments.
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4/26/2018 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Licia Corbella talks Dogwood, David Suzuki
Calgary Herald columnist Licia Corbella joins Rob to talk about two big controversies - the feds giving money to a group intent on killing the TMX project, and the U of A giving an honorary degree to David Suzuki.
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4/26/2018 • 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Is the threshold too low to license new semi drivers?
Steve Laskowski of the Canadian Trucking Association joins Rob to talk about how new semi drivers are being licensed.
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4/25/2018 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Will Saskatchewan's carbon tax reference case make a difference?
The province of Saskatchewan is asking its court of appeal whether the feds have the jurisdiction on a national carbon tax. Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta Eric Adams joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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4/25/2018 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
When is terror not "terror"
While the Toronto van attack may have left people feeling terrorized, there are complications with legally calling it "terrorism." Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, talks with Rob about it.
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4/25/2018 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
What is "incel"?
Toronto Police have confirmed the authenticity of a post on a Facebook profile attributed to Alek Minassian which rambled on about something called "incel." What is it? Arshy Mann of Daily Xtra joins Rob to unpack some of what he's learned about the misogynistic movement.
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4/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Live: Toronto Police update media on van attack
The very latest from Toronto police on what we know about Monday's van attack on Yonge Street.
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4/24/2018 • 23 minutes, 20 seconds
Toronto: The Day After with Matt Gurney
Matt Gurney, host of "The Exchange" on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, joins Rob to talk about what happened in his city Monday, and where Toronto goes next.
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4/24/2018 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Taylor Williamson in Studio
"I’m literally the 2nd most talented person in America." Taylor Williamson's comedy brought him close to winning the million dollar prize on America's Got Talent. He's now taking his show on the road, playing The Laugh Shop in Calgary this weekend.
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4/19/2018 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
Back to the Flip Phone
For those looking to simplify their technological lives, everything old is new again. Flip phones are gaining a following more than a decade after the introduction of the smartphone. Jim Thatcher is an associate professor at the University of Washington Tacoma. He joins Rob to share explain why he has ditched the touch screen for something a bit less complex.
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4/19/2018 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
George Thorogood
Rocker George Thorogood joins Rob in advance of his May 6 concert at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino supporting his new album "Party of One." Tickets are still available at ticketmaster.ca.
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4/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Booze Across Borders
A Supreme Court of Canada ruling Thursday asserted that interprovincial liquor laws are not unconstitutional. Carissima Mathen is Vice Dean and an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa, and joins Rob to weigh in on the decision.
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4/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Back to the Broncos Crash Scene
Accident reconstruction experts are back at the intersection of highways 35 and 335 in Saskatchewan today as they try to figure out what happened in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash which killed 16 people.
Global News reporter Colton Praill joins Rob to share the latest from the RCMP.
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4/19/2018 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
The secret lives of spies
A Calgary professor has been tapped to write the history of British spies. We meet Professor John Ferris and learn how he got involved with the project.
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4/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Tracking the Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are having a stellar inaugural season in the NHL. Ken Boehlke's website sinbin.vegas has been tracking the team the entire way. He joins Rob to talk about what has been an amazing story in the NHL playoffs.
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4/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Dead and Anonymous
An ASIRT policy flexed twice in recent weeks has left the public scratching their heads on who died in police-related incidents. The agency says they're protecting the privacy of the individuals who died, but... don't you deserve to know their identity? Calgary Herald columnist Licia Corbella calls the policy bizarre.
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4/18/2018 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Is getting TMX built as simple as spending tax dollars on it?
Ottawa's plan to backstop TMX may not be the solution that the Prime Minister and Premier think it is. Jack Mintz, president's fellow from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, checks in with his thoughts.
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4/18/2018 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
...but is it constitutional?
Everyone seems to be an armchair constitutional lawyer on what's happening on both sides of the border with TMX. But how does a real constitutional expert see how everything is playing out? Dwight Newman is a Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a professor of law at the University of Saskatchewan, and joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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4/18/2018 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Are roundabouts a solution to creating safer rural roads?
When it comes to improving the safety of rural roads, are roundabouts a solution that should be explored? The National Post's Tristin Hopper joins Rob to discuss.
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4/17/2018 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Andrew Scheer in studio
What does the leader of Canada's conservatives think about TMX? What were conversations with industry like today?
Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP Regina
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4/17/2018 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Nick Chan is a free man
A Calgary judge has stayed the charges against Nick Chan of the FOB Gang (including charges of 1st degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder) because the case took too long. Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt has the details.
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4/17/2018 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Margaret McCuaig-Boyd on Bill 12
The Notley government has introduced Bill 12 which gives it the power to throttle the exports of oil and gas to British Columbia.
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4/17/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Trans Mountain Expansion : What happens next?
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president and CEO Tim McMillan joins Rob to talk about what comes next after the TMX summit in Ottawa on the weekend.
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4/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Daniel Jean testifies
Global News Ottawa correspondent Abigail Bimman joins Rob to discuss the testimony of Daniel Jean on Monday.
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4/16/2018 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
#Calgary2026 presses on
Ward 12 city councillor Shane Keating and Ward 4 city councillor Sean Chu jon Rob to discuss #yyccc's vote to proceed with exploring a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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4/16/2018 • 21 minutes, 1 second
Mad Blood Stirring
Journalist Daemon Fairless joins Rob to discuss his latest book where he seeks to understand the inner lives of violent men.
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4/13/2018 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
What's the problem with Apu?
The Simpsons recently tackled criticism of one of their long-time characters and the show is facing a bit of a backlash. But comedian Rajiv Satyal wonders if considering Apu to be offensive is short-sighted.
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4/13/2018 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
No welcome mat at homeschooling convention
Paul Ens has taken a speaker who will appear at a weekend homeschooling convention to task. Ens says he's not welcome at the event as a result
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4/13/2018 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Should buses be equipped with seatbelts?
Should buses be equipped with seatbelts? It's a question Lewis Smith with the Canada Safety Council wants to explore.
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4/13/2018 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Athletes to politicians: don't kill 2026 yet
Past, present and future Olympic athletes pleaded with Calgary city council to not kill the potential of a 2026 bid at a meeting next week.
Gold medalist Mark Tewksbury joins Rob to share the perspective of those who'd play in a potential games.
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4/13/2018 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Is iTunes obsolete?
A report has been floating around the internet claiming that Apple could shutter its revolutionary music store next year in favour of a streaming-only business model.
Professional music geek Alan Cross tells Rob he's skeptical, but says that ways we're consuming music is definitely changing - and in some cases, everything old is new again.
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4/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Uneasy Peace
Author Patrick Sharkey joins Rob to discuss his book, "Uneasy Peace," a study of some of the unintended consequences of the war on violent crime in America's cities.
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4/12/2018 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
All about the FOSTA-SESTA controversy
US president Donald Trump has signed into law two bills which are being trumpeted as being tools to fight sex trafficking. But they don't come without controversy.
Elizabeth Nolan Brown of Reason Magazine joins Rob to provide insight into the story.
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4/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
The Playoffs Continue in Saskatchewan
The SJHL has decided to continue with their playoffs as the Nipawin Hawks and Estevan Bruins will decide who the league champion is after the Humboldt bus crash.
Gregg Drinnan - co-author of Sudden Death: The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos - joins Rob to share his perspective.
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4/12/2018 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Would you want to live forever?
Aubrey de Grey says he is spearheading the global crusade to defeat aging. He joins Rob to explain.
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4/11/2018 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
Is Calgary city council ready to kill a potential Olympic bid?
Next Monday, Calgary city council will vote whether any of the work on an Olympic bid should continue. Councillor Druh Farrell joins Rob to share her perspective and he takes your calls.
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4/11/2018 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Pipeline Problems
As Rachel Notley goes east to rally support for Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain expansion project, there are questions back in the west as to whether a deal can be reached. Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins Rob to discuss.
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4/11/2018 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Hunting El Chapo with Douglas Century
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4/10/2018 • 20 minutes, 43 seconds
Cody Battershill on Tuesday's "Rally 4 Resources"
Cody Battershill from Canada Action joins Rob to talk about a pro-pipeline rally taking place in Calgary later in the day.
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4/10/2018 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr on Kinder Morgan's decision to suspend all non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project.
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4/10/2018 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Thoughts and Audio- Humboldt
With Global News Reporter Adam Macivicar
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4/10/2018 • 39 minutes, 17 seconds
Brewery in the basement? One Calgary church considers new ways to bring community together
With Rev. John Pentland from Hillhurst United Church.
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4/5/2018 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Selfie culture- it's not a new phenomena
With author of the book Selfie Will Storr.
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4/5/2018 • 17 minutes, 59 seconds
listener reaction to the question of age discrimination when it comes to 21 plus bars and clubs
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4/5/2018 • 9 minutes, 1 second
21 plus clubs and bars could be subject to human rights complaints as per revised Alberta Human Rights Act
This past January Alberta added age as a prohibited form of discrimination to the Alberta Human Rights Act after seniors' advocates fought for the change.
What does this mean for bars and clubs that refuse entry to those under 21?
With Barrister and Solicitor Allan Garber who fought to have age added to the Alberta Human Rights Act with Seniors' Advocates.
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4/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Montreal Cop invents law- gives out a ticket
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4/5/2018 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Pulse nightclub shooting- the story is not what you think it is
With Huffington Post Senior Reporter Melissa Jeltsen
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4/5/2018 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
California's warning labels on coffee are kind of ridiculous
With Montreal based Doctor and Associate with the Office for Science and Society Christopher Labos.
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4/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
The first time I was called... the effects of racism with Jully Black
Jully Black is a Canadian singer/songwriter. This interview is a part of a series by Global News exploring racism and discrimination in Canada.
https://globalnews.ca/tag/firsttimeiwascalled/
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4/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
The Manitoba town forced to embrace a wily bison who wont be caged
With Kyle Edwards, Maclean's
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4/4/2018 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Can orphaned cubs be fostered in AB now- a bear of a question
With Lisa Dahlseide, part time Naturalist with Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and the Education Director for the Cochrane Ecological Institute.
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4/4/2018 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Jason Kenney- Bill C-69, the future of pipelines and energy in Canada
With Leader of the United Conservative Party Jason Kenney.
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4/4/2018 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Crazy tech at University of Toronto as neuroscientists take images of visualizations from brain activity
With Dr Adrian Nestor, Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
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4/3/2018 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
David Stephan as a speaker at expos- and how he continues to profit
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4/3/2018 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
City to turn dog park into cemetary due to growing demand for burial plots
With City of Calgary Parks Capital Lead Michelle Wong and then Daryl Connolly, President of the Cambrian Heights Community Association.
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4/3/2018 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
But, do Calgarians want the olympics- Ipsos Poll says probably
With Jamie Duncan, VP of Canada Public Affairs for Ipsos
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4/3/2018 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Flatearther rockets himself into space- inconclusive results on curve
Mack Lamoureux from Vice News interviewed the rocket man.
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4/2/2018 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
New impaired driving rules 7 days away
With Lawyer Nathan Whitling.
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4/2/2018 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Booze tax increase- CTF speaks out
Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation Aaron Wudrick
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4/2/2018 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
A sweeping approach to criminal justice reform C-75
With University of Alberta Faculty of Law Professor Peter Sankoff.
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4/2/2018 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Motorcycle helmet exemption for turbans
The World Sikh Organization is applauding the move to exempt those wearing turbans from wearing motorcycle helmets. Alberta representative Sukhman Kaur Hehar.
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4/2/2018 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Not pot in public! proposed bylaw in council
With Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating.
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3/29/2018 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Walmart pulls Cosmo from checkout line- censorship or sensible?
With the VP of Advocacy and Outreach for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation Haley Halverson.
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3/28/2018 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Restaurant owner indulges in deer to spite vegan protestors
With National Post reporter Jake Edmiston, who has been covering this story.
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3/28/2018 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Free Range Parenting- now legal in Utah!
With founder of the Free Range Kids movement and president of the Let Grow Foundation Lenore Skenazy.
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3/28/2018 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
You don't need straws- give em up
With Science Writer Chelsea Gauhd
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3/27/2018 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Murderabilia auctioned off- victim advocate speaks out
Andy Kahan is a Victim Advocate in the Mayor's Office in the Houston Police Department.
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3/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Brenda Fine- no, universities do not need to allow everyone the right to speak
Brenda Fine teaches mathematics and statistics at the BC Institute of Technology.
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3/26/2018 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Canadians don't quite trust Facebook says poll by Angus-Reid
With Research Associate for the Angus Reid Institute Ian Holliday.
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3/26/2018 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
How Facebook is seeing the current controversy, will you #deletefacebook?
With Josh Constine, Editor at Large of Tech Crunch.
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3/26/2018 • 12 minutes
Foreign funding of energy protests in Canada
Suzanne Anton is a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General and MLA for the BC Liberal party.
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3/26/2018 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Custody fight over a dog- and who is the true owner
With Family Lawyer Russell Alexander
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3/22/2018 • 12 minutes
Premier Horgan's announcement for LNG
With Global News BC Legislature reporter Richard Zussman.
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3/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote?
With BC 16 year old Liam Christy.
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3/22/2018 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Cannabis packaging in Canada
Terry Lake is the vice-president of corporate responsibility at Quebec licensed cannabis producer Hydropothecary and a former British Columbia health minister
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3/22/2018 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt's Shadow Budget
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3/22/2018 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
Trust lost for Loblaws post bread scandal
With Vivian HowardAssociate Professor/Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University
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3/22/2018 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
The Austin bomber
With Eric Leikam from the Newstalk KLBJ Newsroom in Austin
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3/22/2018 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Facebook's influence, and Cambridge Analytica
With Bloomberg Tech Reporter Sarah Frier.
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3/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
The olympic bid plebiscite procrastination game
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3/22/2018 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Tiger Woods is killing it... wait- what? What year is this?
With Scott Stinson, Sports guy for the National Post
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3/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Deported criminals are still in Canada
With Global News Investigative Journalist Stewart Bell.
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3/20/2018 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
What changes do the new liberal gun control laws hold?
With President of the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights Rod Giltaca.
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3/20/2018 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
numbers show Alberta not ready for medical emergencies- MLA Dr. David Swann
Dr. David Swann is the Liberal MLA for Calgary Mountain View.
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3/20/2018 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
The safety of autonomous vehicles after a fatality in Arizona
With Srikanth Saripalli Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
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3/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Not enough manpower to replace prosecutors leaving Alberta
Damian Rogers is the Treasurer of the Alberta Crown Attorney's Association
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3/19/2018 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
A little budget pre-analysis
With Bev Dahlby. Distinguished Fellow, School for Public Policy, University of Calgary.
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3/19/2018 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
UN Peacekeeping- Canadians are going to Mali
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3/19/2018 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Gratuitous Green Bin Pickup
With Calgary Herald Columnist Chris Nelson.
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3/19/2018 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Olympic plebiscite should go ahead- Councillor Farkas
Councillor Jeromy Farkas, Ward 11
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3/19/2018 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Code Red Calgary
Several times this week Calgary was without an ambulance. Mike Parker is the President of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta
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3/16/2018 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Honour killers to face deportation
Rob Tripp is an award winning investigative journalist and author, he wrote the book Without Honour: The True Story of the Shafia Family and Kingston Canal Murders. You can check his stuff out at www.cancrime.com
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3/16/2018 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
A successful uber/transit partnership in Innisfil Ontario
With Mayor of Innisfil Gord Wauchope and Senior Policy Planner Paul Pentikainen.
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3/16/2018 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Radio Canada journalist arrested after making interview request
With National Director of the Canadian Association of Journalists Nick Taylor-Vaisey.
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3/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Katy Perry's stolen kiss and #MeToo
With Show Producer and Host of You Missed This Andrea Montgomery
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3/15/2018 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Flying with pets- What do you need to know? What are the laws?
With Humane Society of Canada Executive Director Michael O'Sullivan
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3/15/2018 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
The speculation tax will reserve homes for the rich- Mark Milke
Mark Milke is a Political Scientist, Columnist, Author and contrarian.
See his work here: markmilke.com
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3/15/2018 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
FIFA bid- what Vancouver needs to consider
With Bob Mackin, Author of Red Mittens & Red Ink about the Vancouver Olympics and writer at The Breaker News.
Read his piece here: http://thebreaker.news/news/exclusive-fifa-demands/
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3/15/2018 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
Trump lies to Trudeau about trade and tarriffs
With Eric Miller, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group
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3/15/2018 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
How does a psychopath see the world?
Arielle Baskin-Sommers from Yale University studied inmates at a maximum security prison to learn more about psychopathy.
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3/14/2018 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Confronting Graham James
Greg Gilhooly joins Rob to chat about his new book I Am Nobody: Confronting the Sexually Abusive Coach Who Stole My Life.
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3/14/2018 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
The revenue reno campaign. Taxes could be good thing
With Joel French Executive Director of Public Interest Alberta.
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3/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Supply management and NAFTA negotiations
Eugene Beaulieu is a Professor of Economics at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary
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3/14/2018 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
In honour of Stephen Hawking
With Kristine Larsen, PhD Professor of Astronomy at the Central Connectivit State University. Author of Stephen Hawking: A Biography.
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3/14/2018 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
There is no such thing as an echo chamber
With Dr. Elizabeth Duboic, Assistant Professor in the Communications Department at the University of Ottawa and study co-author.
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3/13/2018 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Advice from Lottery Lawyer on anonymity
With Jason Kurland Esq. with Certilman Balin Adler &Hyman LLP, The Lottery Lawyer
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3/13/2018 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Secondary suites at council- okay where are we at now?
With Global News Reporter Aurelio Perri
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3/13/2018 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Why conversations about death and dying are important
Dr Kathy Kortes-Miller is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Ontario's Lakehead University, and also authored the book Talking About Death Won't Kill You: The Essential Guide to End-Of-Life Conversations
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3/13/2018 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Extreme case of harassment at Edmonton Corrections Institution
Global National Reporter Abbigail Bimman has been chasing this story.
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3/13/2018 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
A fight the CRA lost- may not be over
Steven Kelliher represented the Samaroo couple in a case against the CRA.
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3/13/2018 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Truth: How the many sides to every story shape our reality
Author Hector Macdonald. More on his book here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1114668/truth/
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3/12/2018 • 21 minutes, 24 seconds
Rob's thoughts on the OJ Simpson special interview
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3/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
What happened to the Recovery Acres Centre that was supposed to be built?
With Shawn Logan, Postmedia
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3/12/2018 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Freedom of speech is not always comfortable
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3/12/2018 • 1 minute, 40 seconds
Protestors and abortion clinics- Alberta considers legislating buffer zones
BC has already legislated a buffer zone for protestors- Michael Vonn is the Policy Director at the BC Civil Liberties Association.
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3/12/2018 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Trudeau's trip south
PM Trudeau is in the states today showing support for industry workers and giving media interviews.
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3/12/2018 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Minister Eggen- Superintendent pay review
Minister of Education David Eggen.
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3/12/2018 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Constitutional challenge about Polygamy quashed
With Vancouver Sun Columnist Daphne Bramham.
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3/9/2018 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Violent video games do not lead to violence stop with the lame arguments Trump
With Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University who has extensively studied how video games affect violence.
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3/9/2018 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
If you hand over your keys for collateral- who is responsible for your car?
A man who left his keys as collateral at Gold's Gym had his car stolen and trashed- and he didn't have comprehensive insurance. Who is really responsible here? With Chadwick Newcombe, Civil Litigator with Kahane Law Office.
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3/9/2018 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Jaspar Atwal's lawyer loves the media
With Global BC's Jordan Armstrong, who got into it with Jaspar Atwal's lawyer for asking a question at a press conference.
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3/9/2018 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Turn off the taps! Wait, really? Sure!
Blair King is a practicing environmental scientist and blogger on the use of scientific data in environmental decision making. @BlairKing_ca
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3/9/2018 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Documents show the Canadian Gov't took UFOs pretty seriously
Chris Rutkowski is a Canadian Expert in all things UFO and writer of the UFOLOGY blog uforum.blogspot.ca
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3/8/2018 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Updated recommendations on how media reports on suicides
With the Canadian Psychiatric Association Lead Author and Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto Dr. Mark Sinyor
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3/8/2018 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Why reach for an opioid when a tylenol might work?
A new study suggests that Tylenol can be just as effective as risky addictive opioids for certain types of pain. Co-author Dr. Erin Krebs.
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3/8/2018 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Do you worry about travel advisories when travelling to Mexico?
With the President of Travel Best Bets, Claire Newell
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3/8/2018 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Distilled Beauty Bar Owner thrilled with AGLC decision
Lisa Maric is the Owner of Distilled Beauty Bar
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3/8/2018 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Atwal's press conference- perspective from Terry Glavin
Jaspal Atwal gave a press conference with his lawyer today where he read a statement. Terry Glavin from the National Post shares his perspective on the invitation, the conspiracy theories, the drama, and Jaspal Atwal.
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3/8/2018 • 19 minutes, 20 seconds
Air BnB and short term vacation rental fines in Canmore
With Global News Radio Reporter John Himpe.
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3/7/2018 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Crown does not appeal Gerald Stanley acquittal
With Global Saskatoon reporter Ryan Kessler.
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3/7/2018 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Bill C-49 and the grain train delays in Canada
With Jeff Nielson, Persident of the Grain Growers of Canada.
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3/7/2018 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Bill Nye is not a scienTIST
With Tristin Hopper from the National Post
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3/7/2018 • 14 minutes
How the myth of the easter bunny cost these foster parents custody
Derek Baars and his wife have won in a court battle with the Children's Aird Society of Hamilton who removed foster children over the couple refusing to lie about the existence of the easter bunny.
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3/7/2018 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
Rowan's Law passed in Ontario- Concussion Safety Bill
Rob is joined by Gordon Stringer, father of Rowan Stringer, the youth rugby player who died from concussion related injuries.
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3/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
The incredible story of a Canadian family on the run from the pretend mafia
With Pauline Dakin Author of Run. Hide. Repeat: A memoir. Also an assistant professor in the School of Journalism at the University of King's College.
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3/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Brian Jean steps back, and Kenney's trip to BC
With Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter Tom Vernon
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3/6/2018 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
The time change- okay I guess we are still changing the clocks?
With Blake Schaffer, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Calgary, fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute.
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3/6/2018 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
The CRA called "malicious" by judge in case of Vancouver couple
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3/6/2018 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
The missing jet Canada gave a loan for- and it's fugitive owners
Karyn Keenan is the Director of Above Ground, an organization committed to exposing the links between transnational business and human rights abuse. Advancing solutions for corporate accountability and access to justice in Canada.
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3/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Treating Opium addiction with prescription meds
With Dr. Hakique Virani, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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3/5/2018 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Section 92(10) of the constitution- pipeline builder?
Carrissima Mathen is a Vice Dean (Academic) and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa
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3/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
snow woes- and what the city is looking at
With ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra
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3/5/2018 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Rob comments on Gary Bettman's presser
Gary Bettman was asked about a new arena for the Flames (or lack there of) and the NHL participation in the Olympics.
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3/2/2018 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
What is the use of question period?
John Ivison with the National Post wrote about this. Is question period in parliament useless if no questions are being answered?
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3/2/2018 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Should Canada leave NAFTA?
Jerry Dias, Unifor national president, seems to think so.
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3/2/2018 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
What about Eddie Maurice?
Eddie Maurice from Okotoks is facing 3 charges of aggivated assault after he fired shots on his property. Cory Morgan has written about this on corymorgan.com
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3/2/2018 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Rural crime watch
What should you do to protect your property?
Rob is joined by Trevor Tychkowsky, past-president of the Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association.
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3/1/2018 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
New tarrifs
Donald Trump is talking new tarrifs... how will it affect us?
Dan Ikenson, Director of Cato’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies joins Rob.
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3/1/2018 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
AGLC revokes liquor license of local salon speakeasy
Should you be allowed a glass of wine at the salon? Apparently not.
Rob chats with Lisa Maric, Owner of Distilled Beauty Bar & Salon.
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3/1/2018 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Good news in the budget for no fly list kids
Dawn Matthews' 6 year old son is on the no fly list.
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2/28/2018 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Alberta's Q3 update
Global News Radio Reporter John Himpe has been following this story
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2/28/2018 • 9 minutes, 1 second
No random drug testing- the injunction against Suncor continues
With Ken Smith, President of Unifor Local 707A
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2/28/2018 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
A camp out to draw attention to indigenous issues in downtown Calgary
Garret Smith along with a few friends have set up camp outside of the Calgary Courts Centre in hopes of raising the volume of indigenous voices.
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2/28/2018 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Pharma care and the India conspiracy
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2/28/2018 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Andrew Coyne: is this budget a dud or what?
Andrew Coyne writes for the National Post.
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2/28/2018 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
LAWTON: How much extremist foreign funding is in Canada?
Guest Host Andrew Lawton chats with Sheryl Saperia is Director of Policy for Canada at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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2/27/2018 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
LAWTON: How does the Korea Olympics affect Calgary's willingness to bid?
Guest Host Andrew Lawton chats with Concordia University Sports Economist Moshe Lander.
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2/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
LAWTON: Why Canada should be more involved in the Space Race
Andrew Lawton guest hosts for Rob Breakenridge with guest Ewan Reid, President and CEO of Mission Control Space Services.
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2/27/2018 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
More on Trudeau's trip to India
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2/26/2018 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Calls on Trudeau's India trip
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2/26/2018 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Caller comments on Trudeau's India trip
Rob Breakenridge takes calls concerning Trudeau's trip to India.
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2/26/2018 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Trudeau's trip to India
With Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin.
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2/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Scott Winograd on helping to locate America's most wanted "deadbeat dad"
Rob Breakenridge speaks with Scott Winograd, the former owner of Bears Den Restaurant, on his role in helping to capture Joseph Stroud. Stroud was wanted by U.S. authorities for failing to pay nearly 20 years of child support.
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2/22/2018 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
How much is NOT having pipelines costing us? 10.7 billion dollars
Rory Johnston, Commodity Economist Scotiabank Economics.
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2/21/2018 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
The Alberta Teacher Association explains that talk by David Suzuki and convention speakers
With ATA President Greg Jeffries.
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2/21/2018 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Phenotyping- how the Calgary Police have tried to paint a picture of the mother of a baby found deceased on Christmas Eve
With Ellen McRae Greytak, PhD, Director of Bioinformatics, Parabon Nanolabs.
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2/21/2018 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Municipal regulations for cannabis sales discussed at city hall
The amount of regulations on the table for locations of Cannabis retailers will make it hard to open any stores. With President of the 420 Clinic Jeff Mooij.
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2/21/2018 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Larry's call- the connection between pets and people
Caller Larry shares the story of how his mother takes her cat everywhere, even to Palm Springs.
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2/20/2018 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Airplane support animals, allergies, and C-49
With Air Passenger Rights Advocate Gabor Lukacs.
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2/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Questions about legalization for smaller municipalities
With the Mayor of Taber Alberta, Andrew Prokop
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2/20/2018 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Fit Kids ads raise questions for Calgary mom
A Calgary mom is concerned about an ad on PBS about how kids can lose weight geared towards preschoolers.
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2/20/2018 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
The Go Fund Me for those attacked by social media mobs
With Jonathan Kay, columnist, author.
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2/20/2018 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
The truthers are already here *palm to face*
With Vice News' Mack Lamoureux.
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2/15/2018 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Today is a great day to talk about gun violence
With Jacob Sullum Senior Editor, Reason magazine and Reason.com, Nationally syndicated columnist, Creators Syndicate
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2/15/2018 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
More Canadian history should be taught at school
With Michael Zwaagstra, Contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and a public high school teacher, education researcher, and author.
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2/15/2018 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
All that snow got us wondering- how are we doing with flood mitigation?
With Frank Frigo, Head of Watershed Analysis and Flood Mitigation for the City of Calgary.
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2/15/2018 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Florida school shooting
Rob goes through some footage of the event and reactions from politicians and officials.
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2/15/2018 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Kim Campbell, do not tell me what to wear
With Farah Nasser, News Anchor for Global news Toronto.
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2/14/2018 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Edmonton Eskimos juggle idea of potential name change
With Terry Jones from the Edmonton Sun and Postmedia.
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2/14/2018 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Safety on rural properties, shoot-first attitude, and the Boushie case
With the Edmonton Journal's Paula Simon.
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2/14/2018 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
How big is the deficit really?
With Ron Kneebone, Professor of Economics at the School of Public Policy at U of C.
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2/14/2018 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
A lawyer explains trademark law, and how "Taco Tuesday" could be trademarked
With Calgary lawyer Bill Stemp of Stemp & Company law.
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2/14/2018 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Turns out 'Taco Tuesday' is trademarked... ?
Taco Time has demanded a Calgary restaurant to stop offering 'Taco Tuesdays'! Rob is joined by Kate Mitchell from AÑEJO Group
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2/13/2018 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
What do we know about bitumen, spill cleanup, and why is this so political?
With Blair King, practicing environmental scientist and blogger.
His work here:
https://achemistinlangley.net/
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2/12/2018 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Should the city plow school zones? This dad says yes
Hi Brooks, a dad in Woodbine is asking the city to clean the road in front of the school because accumulation is a hazard to both people and vehicles.
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2/12/2018 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Not in Banff says conservationist of Olympic events in potential bid
Harvey Locke is an Alberta based conservationist and is also the co-founder and senior advisor for Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
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2/12/2018 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
A trial to watch: Gerald Stanley acquitted in murder of Colten Boushie
With University of Alberta Faculty of Law Professor Peter Sankoff.
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2/12/2018 • 18 minutes, 3 seconds
Timothy Caulfield thankful David Stephan talk cancelled
Timothy Caulfield is the Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy.
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2/12/2018 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
New recommendations for kids and caffeine
Jane Shearer is a PhD associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and member of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine.
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2/9/2018 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
As the world changes- how do you discuss pornography with your teen?
With Maggie Jones, Contributing Writer to New York Times Magazine,
her piece here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/magazine/teenagers-learning-online-porn-literacy-sex-education.html
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2/9/2018 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
City council pensions Calgary vs. Edmonton
With Colin Craig, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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2/9/2018 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
minimum wage, unemployment, changes in the job landscape across Canada
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2/9/2018 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Don Macintyre's charges- publication ban lifted
With Global Edmonton's Fletcher Kent.
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2/9/2018 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
If delaying is John Horgan's tactic, things might end badly
With The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer
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2/9/2018 • 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Theatre Calgary removes genders on bathrooms because, logic!
With Amelia Newbert, Production and Operations Manager, Theatre Calgary
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2/8/2018 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
The science of stress and how it can pass between people
The University of Calgary has been researching how stress can be contagious. With Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine Jaideep Bains.
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2/8/2018 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
How Robin William's death influenced others
David S Fink studied how the suicides of celebrities may have influenced others to take their lives. He works in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University.
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2/8/2018 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
A chat with Sinbad
Sinbad performs at The Laugh Shop Feb 8-10.
More here:
http://www.thelaughshopcalgary.com/
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2/8/2018 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Maclean's magazine and the gender price difference
With Maclean's Magazine Editor in Chief Alison Uncles.
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2/8/2018 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Should the feds run a promo campaign to inform about changes to O Canada?
With Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre Randy Boissonnault.
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2/7/2018 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Important news: There is a car in space now, what the launch means for humanity
With Sean O'kane, reporter for The Verge,
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2/7/2018 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Please don't bring small businesses into this trade war
Chef Paul Shufelt, owner of Workshop Eatery, is pro-pipeline, but is tired of his business taking hits from the AB NDP.
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2/7/2018 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Michelle Rempel questions Trudeau's leadership and political will to fix this trade war
Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel.
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2/7/2018 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
The way Trudeau panders to people is... wierd
Rob looks back at some of the comments our Prime Minister has made in the past few weeks...
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2/6/2018 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
How could we possibly wage war against BC? not successfully
The National Post's Tristin Hopper has been looking into how Alberta could lash out at BC without injuring itself, and really couldn't find a satisfying course.
His piece here: http://calgaryherald.com/news/canada/could-alberta-bring-b-c-to-its-knees-by-shutting-off-the-oil/wcm/0138bba7-1ed3-4d49-96ea-b1c0a5992f28
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2/6/2018 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Amount of tickets issued for snow route ban higher than you might think- why?
With the Calgary Parking Authority's Enforcement Co-ordinator Kevin Bulmer.
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2/6/2018 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt speaks to leaving UCP caucus- and his meeting with Jason Kenney
Derek Fildebrandt speaks to his recent legal troubles and the meeting with Jason Kenney and the UCP where he was told there was no place for him to run with the UCP next time.
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2/6/2018 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Thinking forward to the packaging and labelling of Cannabis- CMA says follow cigarette model
With President of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Laurent Marcoux
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2/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Is there an argument for a variable speed limit on Deerfoot?
Karan Arora last year studied how variable speed limits could reduce traffic and imporve safety on Deerfoot Trail as a Master's student at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. Now he is a transportation planner in Vancouver.
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2/5/2018 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Due process in sexual harrassment allegations- from Weinstein to Paikin
With Jonathan Kay, columnist, author and pundit.
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2/5/2018 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer
With Carol Henke, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department.
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2/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
When treatment for your child is $750,000 a year and not covered- what do you do?
Kira Leavitt Palmer is a Calgary mom whose son Evan is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, there is treatment available for his condition. But it is extremely expensive.
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2/2/2018 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
no appetite for idling cars bylaw- but what are police doing about vehicle thefts?
With Inspector Joe Brar, Investigative Operations Section Calgary Police Services.
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2/2/2018 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
How gymnastics and other sports breed abuse
With Alheli Picazo, athlete and freelancer. Her piece here.
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1/31/2018 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
The increasing cost and professionalization of youth sports
With J.J. Abrams Deputy Sports Editor of the Vancouver Sun, read his piece here.
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1/31/2018 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Alberta gov't gearing up to battle BC
With Ted Morton, Former Finance minister and Executive Fellow at the School of Public Policy at U of C.
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1/31/2018 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Bitumen battle brews with British Columbia
With Provincial Affairs reporter for Global news Tom Vernon
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1/30/2018 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Municipal school board trustee candidate charged for running when she shouldn't have
With Brodie Thomas, Metro News.
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1/30/2018 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Phillip Heerema pleads guilty to 8 of 20 charges
With Nancy Hixt from Global News.
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1/30/2018 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Millennials are a drain on their parents' bank accounts
With Michelle Lee Maroto, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology University of Alberta.
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1/30/2018 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Spending on education might just be an enormous waste of money
With Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and Author of: The Case Against Education: Why the education system is a waste of time and money
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1/30/2018 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Is chemo always necessary for cancer treatment.
Lucette Lagnado, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal investigates how many doctors are holding back on prescribing chemotherapy, and why.
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1/29/2018 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Parliament resumes, and the harrassment bill debate
With Global News Parliamentiary correspondent David Akin.
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1/29/2018 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
The serial killer in Toronto, worst fears realized
With freelancer reporter Justin Ling.
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1/29/2018 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Autonomous vehicles in Canada- report from the Senate
With Senator Patricia Bovey.
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1/29/2018 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Monday morning monologue
Rob chats about the Quebec Mosque shooting, sexism and assault in politics, and other things making the news to start the week.
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1/29/2018 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
A letter from the Alcatraz escapees- could it be true?
With Author and Historian at Explore Alcatraz Michael Esslinger.
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1/29/2018 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Cloning monkeys- what next?
With Bioethicist from NYU School of Medicine Arthur Caplan.
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1/29/2018 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
The woman fired from Canadian Pacific for posting racy pictures online
With Stephanie Katelnikoff
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1/25/2018 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
The XFL is coming back!
With Charles Curtis, writer at For The Win at USA Today.
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1/25/2018 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
Faith groups come together to highlight concerns of Liberal funding changes
With Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
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1/25/2018 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
#Metoo hits Canadian Politicians, landscape changes overnight
With John Ibbitson from the Globe and Mail.
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1/25/2018 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
The Voynich Manuscript analyzed at the U of A
With Greg Kondrak, Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta.
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1/24/2018 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Larry Nassar sentenced and the investigation into gymnastics USA
With Indianapolis Star reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski
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1/24/2018 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
How Postal Worker Union feels about Trudeau's broken promise
With National President of the CUPW Mike Palecek
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1/24/2018 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Wait times- are doctors and clinics purposely making you wait?
Ken J Klassen is a Professor of Operations Management at Brock University.
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1/24/2018 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
The curious case of apparently guilty Vice Admiral Mark Norman
With David Pugliese from the Ottawa Citizen
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1/24/2018 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Women who fight ISIS- the Canadian woman who did
Check out Hanna Bohman's documentary: Fear us Women
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1/24/2018 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
Road salt is ruining everything and costing too much money
With the National Post's Tristin Hopper
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1/23/2018 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
The Keg bought by massive restaurant conglomerate Cara
With The Globe and Mail's Retail Reporter Marina Strauss.
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1/23/2018 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Spending on social programs integral for healthy population
With Dan Dutton, a Research Associate at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.
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1/23/2018 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
U of C shouldn't have bent to popular opinion in Connor Neurater case says criminal lawyers
With President of the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association Daniel Chivers.
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1/23/2018 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
An obscure summer jobs program, prolifers, and the Liberal stance on who gets funding
With National Post Columnist Chris Selley
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1/23/2018 • 21 minutes, 57 seconds
Why do men tend to underdress for the weather?
With Emma Teitel, columnist at the Toronto Star.
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1/22/2018 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Disconcerting findings- CTE could be caused by hits less severe than concussions
Dr Goldstein is a co-author of the study, and a Physician and Associate Professor at the School of Medicine and College of Engineering at Boston University
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1/22/2018 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Amazon GO store opens in Seattle
With Tech Reporter for USA Today Elizabeth Weise.
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1/22/2018 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
The Y Chromosome is deteriorating- could men vanish?
With Dr. Peter Ellis. Lecturer in Molecular Geneticsand Reproduction at the University of Kent.
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1/22/2018 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
NAFTA renegotiations- are we getting anywhere?
With Colin Robertson, former Canadian diplomat, VP and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Executive Fellow at the U of C's School of Public Policy.
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1/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
DANIELLE SMITH: listener comments on the Lac Megantic verdict
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1/19/2018 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Bear forum
A bear forum is taking place to discuss conservation of wildlife lead by Lisa Dahlseide.
GUEST: Lisa Dahlseide, B. Sc. Part time naturalist with the Weaselhead/ Glenmore Park Preservation Society and the Education Director for the Cochrane Ecological Institute.
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1/19/2018 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds
How a former skin head neo nazi stopped hating- Brad Galloway
With former extremist Brad Galloway.
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1/18/2018 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Help me understand the #tidepodchallenge
With Global News Journalist Marilisa Racco.
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1/18/2018 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Fox Creek: A link between fracking and earthquakes
With Ryan Schultz who has been studying earthquakes in the Fox Creek is a seismologist at the Alberta Geological Survey (a branch of the Alberta Energy Regulator) and with the University of Alberta.
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1/18/2018 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Calgary taxi drivers petition against what they call "preferential treatment" for Uber
With Taxi Driver and Petition Writer Syed Hussain.
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1/18/2018 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
HQ2- Calgary NOT on the shortlist
With Margaret O'Mara, a Professor of History at the University of Washington
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1/18/2018 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Alberta can still do more in the journey to become smoke free
Les Hagan Executive Director of Action on Smoking & Health
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1/17/2018 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
The Spanking Debate
With Rebecca Eckler, mom, journalist, blogger, author, speaker.
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1/17/2018 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
"Controversial" event cancelled at the Citadel in Edmonton
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1/17/2018 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
How does an energy boom affect those not working in O&G?
With Ron Kneebone, Director of Economic & Social Policy at the School of Public Policy, and professor of economics at the University of Calgary
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1/17/2018 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
The IOC is in town.. What is up with that?
Carrie Tait has been following this story, she is the Calgary Bureau Chief for the Globe and Mail.
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1/17/2018 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Immigrants from Trump's "----hole" countries do very well in Canada
With Arvind Magesan, Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary.
Read his piece here:
https://theconversation.com/data-on-canadian-immigrants-from-shithole-countries-might-surprise-trump-90088
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1/16/2018 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Should the city be doing more to clear sidewalks of snow and ice?
With City Councillor Druh Farrell.
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1/16/2018 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Missile warnings and emergency prepardness
Matthew Fisher is Canada's longest serving foreign correspondent.
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1/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Why paid plasma donations should not be banned, ethicists and economists ask questions
With Nicola Lacetera, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Toronto.
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1/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Child and Youth Advocate says Alberta needs to do more
With Del Graff, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate.
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1/16/2018 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Dolores O'Riordian, and the Cranberries in music history
With the host of the Ongoing History of New Music Alan Cross.
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1/15/2018 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Minimum wage increase- not all businesses are vehemently opposed
With Andy Fennell, the owner of Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar.
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1/15/2018 • 13 minutes
Beer industry is benefiting Canada's Economy
With Conference Board of Canada's Associate Director of Forecasting and Analysis, Gregory Hermus.
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1/15/2018 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
How to get involved in clinical trials in Alberta.
Dr. Lawrence Richer, Associate Dean of Clinical & Translational Research at the University of Alberta joins Rob to chat about www.bethecure.ca
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1/15/2018 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
The missile that never was in Hawaii
Vancouver based photographer Nick Didlick is in Hawaii, he shares his experience of the missile scare.
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1/15/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
The story of the hijab that was not cut
With an update from Global Toronto reporter Shallima Maharaj
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1/15/2018 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Legal loopholes and other problems with Air BnB
With travel blogger Asher Fergusson.
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1/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Is a junk food tax coming?
With Jennifer Pomeranz, assistant professor of public health policy and management at NYU College of Global Public Health (and the lead author of a junk food tax article.)
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1/12/2018 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
NAFTA
With Wall Street Journal Ottawa Bureau reporter Paul Vieira.
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1/12/2018 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Doctors partly at fault for Opioid crisis says CPSA
With Dr. Hakique Virani, Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, University of Alberta.
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1/12/2018 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
9/10 "lost" wallets returned in experiment
Atlantic Credit Unions ran an experiment where they purposely lost 10 wallets, only to have 9 returned. WIth Jennifer Murray, Director of Brand Marketing for Atlantic Credit Unions
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1/11/2018 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Listeners' thoughts on the city cancelling the nude swim
Our listeners had a lot to say about the City of Calgary's decision to cancel the naked swim event at Southland Leisure Centre.
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1/11/2018 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
Canada's men's Olympic hockey team is announced- Who are these guys?
770 CHQR sports reporter Dave Rowe talks to Rob Breakenridge about Canada's men's Olympic hockey team and who the players are.
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1/11/2018 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Nude swim cancelled-Rob's thoughts
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1/11/2018 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Pat Heffernan, whose son was shot dead by Calgary Police
The parents of Anthony Heffernan, shot dead by Calgary police, have lost a bid to have a judicial review of the decision not to lay charges in the case.
Anthony's father Pat Heffernan.
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1/10/2018 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
PAW-ternity benefits
Some firms are starting to provide paid leave for new pet-owners. Gene Marks joins us to chat about it, he is a CPA and a writer on small business who contributes to Forbes and The Washington Post.
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1/10/2018 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
A SWAT team showed up at my mother's house- and other online harrassment
With Caroline Sinders, a digital anthropologist who researches online harrassment. Whose mother's house was SWATTED when she was researching #gamergate.
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1/10/2018 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Stop Banning Seesaws, Start Banning Snapchat
Author of Be the Parent, Please: Stop Banning Seesaws and Start Banning Snapchat Naomi Schaefer Riley
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1/10/2018 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Petition calls for the U of C to expel Connor Neurauter
With petition writer Kaitlyn Casswell.
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1/10/2018 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Why plastic bag bans are superflous
With Frank Stephenson, Professor of Economics at Barry College in Georgia.
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1/9/2018 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Did you get your bread card yet?
With Sylvain Charlebois, Dean in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University.
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1/9/2018 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Rick Fraser on bid for leadership of Alberta Party
Rick Fraser joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about his decision to run for the leadership of the Alberta Party.
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1/9/2018 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
The man who started the petition against the petition
With Calgary Artist and petition starter Ben Moon.
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1/9/2018 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Alcohol warning labels
Warning labels on bottles of alcohol in the Yukon, have been removed. Tim Stockwell, Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria joins Rob to chat more.
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1/5/2018 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Taking the hit for Ontario’s minimum wage hike
It looks like employees are going to take a hit because of Ontario’s minimum wage hike. Dan Kelly, President and Chief Executive Officer at CFIB joins the show to share more information.
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1/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Marijuana legality and stocks
Morgan Fox, Director of Communications at Marijuana Policy Project, joins the show to speak about marijuana legality questions in the United States and the effects on marijuana stocks.
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1/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Alien Megastructure
The mystery of the 'Alien Megastructure' star has been cracked. Jason Wright, Associate Professor - Dept. of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Penn State University, joins the show to explain further.
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1/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Out on bail.... big response
A man accused of being a sexual predator is out on bail and it’s sparking some response in the city. Rob is joined by Nancy Hixt, Global News Crime Reporter.
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1/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Reconciliation, the energy industry, and the green groups.
The growing rift between aboriginal leaders and green activist groups.
With the Chairman and President of Eagle Spirit Energy Calvin Helin.
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1/4/2018 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
Changes to the impaired driving laws and you
With Vancouver Criminal Lawyer Paul Doroshenko
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1/4/2018 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
High fat and no sugar is a diet that works- but is it safe?
With Investigative Health Journalist and Author Gary Taubes. More on his work here:
http://garytaubes.com/
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1/4/2018 • 20 minutes, 24 seconds
The online obituary database with your family on it that you may not have heard of
With Global News' Sarah Offin.
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1/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Sexual harrassment- and the difference between predators and those who are just stupid.
Read Jen Gerson's piece in the National Post here:
http://nationalpost.com/news/world/jen-gerson-the-badly-behaved-man-vs-the-predator-why-we-need-to-distinguish-between-sex-offenders
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1/4/2018 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Electricity Prices are gonna go up- but why?
WIth Blake Shaffer, PhD Candidate in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary and fellow in residence at the C.D. Howe Institute.
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1/4/2018 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
The 10 most cringe-worthy Trudeau quotes of 2017
An alternate year in review, by Rob Breakenridge
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12/28/2017 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
There are still too many Cats in Canada
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies shows the level of feline overpopulation in Canada has improved in the past 5 years, but not enough.
With CFHS Policy Director and Research Manager Toolika Rastogi.
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12/28/2017 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Sportsin' with Scott Stinson. Johnny Manziel and the World Juniors
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12/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Calgary restaurant bracing for carbon tax, minimum wage hikes
The owner of the Atlantic Trap and Gill pub in Calgary tells Global News the carbon tax and minimum wage hikes in 2018 are going to be another big blow to her bottom line.
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12/27/2017 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Calgary Zoo's caribou ready to stand-in for Santa's reindeer
Trish Exton-Parder, with the Calgary Zoo, says its caribou are ready to pull Santa's sleigh if needed. Picture credit: Bill Quayle / The Canadian Press
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12/22/2017 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Santa is here!!
Santa takes some calls before Christmas!
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12/22/2017 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
The UN votes to condemn Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Guest Host Andrew Lawton chats with the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
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12/21/2017 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
The worst passwords of 2017
What were the worst passwords of 2017?
Guest: Morgan Slain, SplashData CEO
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12/21/2017 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Data Mining is Creepy!
Andrew Lawton guests hosts a chat with Tom Keenan, Professor inthe Faculty of Environmental Design at U of C Author of the best-selling bookTechnocreep Research Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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12/19/2017 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Holiday travelling: are you prepared?
Travel season is upon us! What are airports doing to get ready for the high traffic travel days and what should passengers know to prepare for travelling? We’ve also had some winter weather come our way…how is this going to impact things?
Guest: Sarah Urbanowski, manager of corporate communications for the Calgary Airport Authority
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12/18/2017 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
How big of a deal is the flu shot really?
With Tara Haelle, Science Journalist and author, Co-author of The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's First Four Years, and Forbes Contributor.
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12/14/2017 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
You don't have to panic about this net neutrality thing says this lawyer
Ken Engelhart practices communications, privacy and public policy law at Engelhart Law in Toronto.
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12/14/2017 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Less teens are smoking pot and using other drugs, but there are concerns about fentanyl
Robert Mann is a senior scientist at CAMH and co-author of the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey
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12/14/2017 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Is there a "bubble" for craft beer that could pop?
With Co-Founder of Tool Shed Brewery Graham Sherman.
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12/14/2017 • 22 minutes, 21 seconds
Will Calgary follow suit on ban? Not very likely
Brian Bird is a trainer and owner at Calgary's Champion's Creed Martial Arts.
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12/12/2017 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
The "Man flu" really IS worse!
Dr. Kyle Sue is a family physician in Arviat Nunavut.
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12/12/2017 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
Treatment options for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and what more options mean for prevention
With Dr. Eva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern University.
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12/12/2017 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Jason Nixon, the UCP, and the sexual harassment firing of the past
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12/12/2017 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
So... are we getting new jets or what?
Al Stephenson is a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, an aviation consultant, and a veteran of the Canadian Air Force.
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12/12/2017 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
More Olympics ridiculousness, why is Calgary paying for provincial officials to go to South Korea?
With City Councillor Joe Magliocca.
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12/12/2017 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Why go to the moon? For Science!
What can we achieve by going back to the moon? With Dr. Gordon Osinski, Associate Professor & Natural Sciences and Research Council of Canada Chair in Planetary Geology at Western University.
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12/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Site C dam approved in BC
With Global BC Politics reporter Keith Baldry.
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12/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Game theory and parenting, do you manipulate the manipulators?
Kevin Zollman is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University.
Paul Raeburn is a journalist and author of five books.
Together they co-authored The Game Theorists' Guide to Parenting.
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12/11/2017 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
The Keaton Jones video, and have we made progress in fighting bullying?
With the Founder and Executive Director of the Alberta Bullying Research and Recovery Centre Linda Crockett.
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12/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Let's clarify "pedestrian right of way"
With Calgary Police Sargeant Dan Rogers.
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12/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Who is Annie Gale? You should know! She was the first woman elected to a city council in Canada
With Nancy Janovicek, associate professor of history at the University of Calgary, chair of the Annie Gale Project.
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12/8/2017 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Antarctica first hand
Daniel Leppington is an aircraft maintenance engineer from Saskatoon stationed in Antarctica.
He has created a fb page to share his experience: Antarctic Shenanigans.
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12/8/2017 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The expectation of privacy in text messages - a Supreme Court Decision
With Michael Geist, Canadian academic, and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa
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12/8/2017 • 11 minutes
Why is legalization supposed to cost the city money?
"Only the government could NOT make money off selling drugs"
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12/8/2017 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
An NHL team to Seattle- but it isn't ours
With Neil DeMause, Co-Author "Field of Schemes" / Editor fieldofschemes.com
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12/8/2017 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
The family who saved a deer from drowning in Southern Alberta
Frank Crockett tells Rob the story of how they saved a deer from drowning.
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12/7/2017 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
From homeless to heavy equipment operator- One Woman's Story
Kathy Tuccaro found herself homeless once, but she has swung back hard and turned her life into a success story.
More on her story here:
http://kathytuccaro.com/
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12/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Kent Hehr speaks to this week's questions about his comments
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12/7/2017 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Saskatchewan's announcement to ban AB plates at gov't worksites is very strange
With Postmedia columnist Paula Simons.
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12/7/2017 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Unifor opposes plan to institute random drug-testing at Suncor
Ken Smith, president of Unifor Local 707-A, talks to Rob Breakenridge about why the association is opposed to random drug-testing at Suncor.
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12/7/2017 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Shane Keating on operational changes at Calgary landfills
Councillor Shane Keating joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about the operational changes coming to Calgary landfills. As of February, the Shepard Landfill will be accepting only industrial waste.
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12/7/2017 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Talking about autism in the classroom and helping other kids understand
WIth Lyndon Parakin, Executive Director of Autism Calgary
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12/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
New facebook messenger app for kids- bad idea or okay intro to tech?
With Christine Elgersma, Senior Editor of Common Sense Media
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12/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Tom Wilson on his new book "Beautiful Scars"
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12/6/2017 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
How the phoenix pay system has affected me- with Sebastienne Critchley
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12/6/2017 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
Tougher regulations on oil and gas companies ill timed and costly says UCP
With UCP MLA Jason Nixon.
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12/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Jerusalem- With the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Canada
With Adir Krafman, Manager of Communications with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Canada
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12/6/2017 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
The question of God's gender
The Church of Sweden is moving to use more gender neutral terms when referring to God. With Rev. Linda Hunter Woodcliffe United Church, Calgary.
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12/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
How we can fix downtown
With Calgary Economic Development's Mary Moran.
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12/5/2017 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
How the Boyle family was set free
Stewart Bell is an investigative journalist with Global News.
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12/5/2017 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
The Bonjour, Hi controversy
With 640 Toronto's Tasha Kheiriddin.
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12/5/2017 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Russia booted from Olympics- With Beckie Scott
Beckie Scott is the President and CEO of Spirit North, she chairs the Athlete Committee for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), she is also aThree-time Olympian / Gold, silver medalist
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12/5/2017 • 12 minutes, 1 second
New legislation proposed would regulate how vets communicate fees to pet owners
Dr. Phil Buote, Deputy Registrar and Complaints Director for the ABVMA says the legislation is unneccessary and over stepping.
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12/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Circle of Steel- a movie about the O&G layoffs of the past few years
Circle of Steel strives to tell the story of people facing tough decisions during the oil downturn in the past few years. Film maker Gillian Mckercher.
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12/4/2017 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Is heightened sensitivity of men and women interacting in the office is an overreaction to #metoo?
Christine Hart is a Calgary based speaker and communications consultant who focuses on gender intelligence.
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12/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Should the gov't police the profit of Big Banks?
Rob says it is in everyone's interests for the big banks to do well, but Duff Conacher from Democracy Watch is calling on the federal government to introduce legislation to further regulate the banking industry.
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12/4/2017 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
David Frum, The Fate of Democracy in the Western World
David Frum is in town to give a talk at the University of Calgary. He is a senior editor for Atlantic magazine, former speechwriter for George W Bush, and author of Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic.
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12/4/2017 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Fernie's rink is the heart of the community says VP of Fernie Minor Hockey League
Arthur Sunbrowski, VP of the Fernie Minor Hockey League joins Rob to share how the closure of the rink has affected the community.
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11/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Passenger Rights Advocate shares thoughts on Air Transat ruling
With Passenger Rights Advocate Gabor Lukacs.
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11/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
HPV Vaccine is doing great 10 years on, with study co-author Dr. Daron Ferris
Dr. Daron G. Ferris is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia and at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. He co-authored this study.
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11/30/2017 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
What is an effective way to battle ticket bots?
With Distil's Director of Product Marketing Edward Roberts. Distil Networks seeks to protect networks from bad online bots, abuse, and fraud.
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11/30/2017 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
CIHI finds Lethbridge best city in AB for ER wait times
Kira Leeb, Director of Health System Performance with the Canadian Institute for Health Information
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11/30/2017 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Swedish man sent to prison for raping girls around the world- including one Albertan
WIth Tom Blackwell from the National Post, his story here:
http://nationalpost.com/news/world/bjorn-samstrom-guilty-of-raping-canadian-girls-over-the-internet
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11/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Fitzsimmons Brewing Company- a new Alberta business
Rob chats with Cody Fitzsimmons about following his dream in Alberta.
Check out the tour Rob took on FB live here:
https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalk770Calgary/videos/1598500683522037/?hc_ref=ARTSEX8ij_jn7GE0EOMG9FN_WS9mUffGH_KWi_MVlgBZbp5jYTPvKrIFIr8PfT7SYbk&pnref=story
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11/29/2017 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Does Meghan Markle's race matter?
Toronto Star Columnist Shree Paradker says yes, and no.
Her piece here:
http://www.metronews.ca/views/2017/11/28/meghan-markle-race-doesnt-matter-why-are-people-being-asked.html
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11/29/2017 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Non-lethal options in practice for Calgary Police
With CPA President Les Kaminsky.
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11/29/2017 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
"Would you take a life to save a life? Decide NOW." Crazy story out of Toronto
A man who had a few drinks and then decided to drive used his car to intervene in an assault and killed the assailant. And that's just the beginning of this very strange story out of Toronto.
With National Post's Richard Warnica
http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/anthony-james-kiss-what-it-means-to-be-good
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11/29/2017 • 13 minutes, 9 seconds
No correlation between impairment and blood levels of THC make imposing laws tricky
Defence Lawyer Mark Brayford
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11/29/2017 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Credit downgrades are something to pay attention to
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11/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Are micro-transactions in games akin to gambling for kids?
With Dr. Kimberly Young, founder of the Centre for Internet Addiction.
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11/28/2017 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Local reaction to the LGBTQ2 apology
Local reaction from Kevin Allen, Research Lead of the Calgary Gay History Project.
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11/28/2017 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Care Cuts' bus owner Misty Wind Shingoose
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11/28/2017 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Listener reaction to the amount of tickets being handed out for expired registrations
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11/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
UK comedian raises concern about Calgary public art installation
UK comedian Bisha K Ali speaks with Rob Breakenridge after raising concerns about a public art installation in Calgary that she says has used her image without permission.
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11/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
The Germ Guy on bathroom germs
How gross is your bathroom, where are the most germs in the house? Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro has more.
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11/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Are you worried about NAFTA?
The end of NAFTA would shave 0.55% off Canada's GDP, push 25,000-50,000 Canadians from the workforce, and reduce exports by 2.8%. Are you worried. Rob is joined by Dan Ciurack, the former head of computer modeling for Canada's foreign-affairs ministry.
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11/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Big Red is back?
Aurelio Perri, Reporter for News Talk 770, update us on the current budget talks and Diane Colley-Urquhart return from Antarctica.
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11/27/2017 • 11 minutes
The psychology of losing
The Stamps had yet another heartbrekaing defeat in this years Grey Cup. Dr. Penny Werthner, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, joins Rob to explain thepsychology of losing sports games.
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11/27/2017 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Secrets about sugar
The sugar industry covered up ill health effects for 50 years, but how horrible is it really?Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, Assistant Prof. at the University of Ottawa, Author of "The Diet Fix" and founder - Bariatric Medical Institute, shares the details with Rob.
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11/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
When should you be thinking about retirement?
Why do people retire and what is the right age to do it? Rob is joined by Wanda Morris, CARP’s Vice President of Advocacy.
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11/27/2017 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
The injured bear by highway 22
With Biologist Lisa Dahlseide Naturalist with Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and the Education Director for the Cochrane Ecological Institute.
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11/24/2017 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
What will the carbon tax actually cost us?
With Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter Tom Vernon.
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11/24/2017 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Baby moose causes a stir for Okotokians
Carolyn Berven tells the story of how she and some fellow Okotokians tried to do their part in saving a baby moose.
more here
http://globalnews.ca/news/3872608/baby-moose-causes-controversy-after-it-was-found-severely-injured-near-okotoks/
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11/23/2017 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
How Alberta landlords can prepare for legal Cannabis
Calgary Lawyer and Member of the Board of Directors for the Calgary Residential Rental Association Christopher Souster joins Rob to chat about his recommendations for landlords ahead of legalization in Alberta.
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11/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
SADD liquor bag design program
Students Against Drunk Driving Alberta are launching their 2017 campaign and inviting students across Alberta to design some thoughtful illustrations for paper bags to deter drunk drivers.
Arthur Lee from SADD Alberta joins us.
More:
http://www.saddalberta.com/index.php/liquor-bag-campaign/2017-campaign-information
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11/23/2017 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Quick six is not invited to Ottawa, this is his story
Karyn Drake, former rider of Quick six, the Calgary Stampeders' touchdown horse.
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11/23/2017 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Why people love analog in a post digital revolution world.
With Author David Sax who wrote Revenge of Analog, you can read his op-ed here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/18/opinion/sunday/internet-digital-technology-return-to-analog.html?mwrsm=Email
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11/23/2017 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Wickfest is this weekend! How girls' hockey continues to grow.
Every year Wickfest brings girl's hockey teams from all over the world to Calgary. Hayley Wickenheiser joins Rob to chat about the program.
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11/23/2017 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
The parliament rink is a dumb way to spend money
Did you hear the one about how the feds paid 5.6 million to put a skating rink on parliament hill?
https://globalnews.ca/news/3828605/parliament-hill-skating-rink/
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11/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
President of Dental Health Alberta Dr. Basahti
President of the Alberta Dental Association and College Council Dr. Mintoo Basahti joins Rob to share his thoughts.
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11/22/2017 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Genomics could change healthcare as we know it- for caucasians anyways
Genomics research has the potential to do a world of good for medicine, but research is lacking in a variety of genomics data- namely visible minorities.
Michael Mackley, Dphil is at Dalhousie University.
More Here
https://theconversation.com/how-the-genomics-health-revolution-is-failing-ethnic-minorities-86385
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11/22/2017 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Imagine transplanting your head to another body
One doctor says he could successfully transplant a head to a body, but most other doctors and neuroscientists are calling his bluff saying that it is impossible.
One of the critics is Dr. Dean Burnett neuroscientist and author of The Idiot Brain.
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11/22/2017 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Listeners react to Varley's confession being deemed inadmissable
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11/22/2017 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Coffee with a Cop program- watch for it near you
Staff Sergeant Glenn Laird and Constable Mark Shaw drop by the studio after spending the morning chatting with whoever wanted to drop by Mcdonalds on 17th ave to hang out and ask questions of them.
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11/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Big Red, now is not the time for a vacation
Ward 13 Councilor Diane Colley-Urquhart was just re-elected to her post, but is taking some time away to visit penguins in Antarctica while the city debates the budget.
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11/22/2017 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Half of cancers can be avoided says American study
With Kim Miller, Epidemiologist American Cancer Society and co-author of this report.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21440/full
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11/21/2017 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Online movie reviews and Rotten Tomatoes- how much does it influence your decisions?
Writer for Wired magazine Brian Raftery.
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11/21/2017 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Alan Doyle live in studio
See him tonight at the John Dutton Theatre- Calgary Central Library at 7pm. Tickets at wordfest.com
Check out his new book and album at www.alandoyle.com
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11/21/2017 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Christmas lights by firetruck business continues to grow for ex-oilpatch worker
You may remember the story of Andy Hill, an ex oil patch worker who founded a business a few years ago using old fire trucks to install Christmas lights. We though we would check in on him and see how business is going. Spoiler: It's going great!
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11/21/2017 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Canadian Women's Hockey Champion, and Vancouver Police Officer Meghan Agosta
We recently found out that when she isn't playing Olympic level hockey for Canada Meghan Agosta is an active membe of the Vancouver Police Department and we just had to ask her about it. She chats about her work life balance and training up for another Olympic push.
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11/21/2017 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
What should be done with Canadians who fought for ISIS?
Rob connects with Mubin Shaikh, Ex-CSIS and RCMP undercover counter terrorism expert.
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11/21/2017 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Sorry, Lindsay
Update on a story from yesterday: The president of Wilfrid Laurier University has released a public apology to Lindsay Shepherd.
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11/21/2017 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
The phoenix pay system boondoggle is a humiliation to Canada.
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11/21/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Censored TA from Wilfried Laurier speaks about her experience
Rob connects with Lindsay Shepherd who was reprimanded for introducing a controversial viewpoint into a class discussion at Wilfred Laurier.
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3868080/laurier-accused-of-censorship-after-ta-reprimanded-for-playing-gender-pronoun-debate-clip/
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11/20/2017 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
Childhood science is just as important as reading for developing brains
Lynda Colgan is a Professor of Elementary Mathematics at Queen's University.
Her piece on this here:
https://theconversation.com/science-in-the-home-boosts-childrens-academic-success-86668
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11/20/2017 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Gender neutral bathrooms in Sturgeon school makes students uncomfortable
A high school in Sturgeon has added gender neutral bathrooms, but the students say they feel uncomfortable with the change and wish for it to be reversed.
With Global News' Sarah Kraus.
More on this story here:
https://globalnews.ca/news/3867936/after-gender-neutral-conversion-sturgeon-students-ask-for-more-gender-specific-bathrooms/
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11/20/2017 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
How much do you use cash?
A Bank of Canada report says 51% of all transactions are still in cash but that seems to be changing quickly. Why are Canadians reticent to give up their paper cash and what does this say about the future of transactions?
With Dr. Norman Shaw, Associate Professor Ted Rogers School of Retail Management at Ryerson University.
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11/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
The time to ditch the Olympic dream is now
Over the weekend we have learned that the City has downplayed critical analysis of what hosting the Olympics could mean for Calgary.
Rob has had enough. Joining him is expert of the economics of professional sports and Professor at Concordia University Moshe Lander.
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11/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Liberal Leader David Khan
The leader of Alberta's Liberal Party David Khan will run against UCP Leader Jason Kenney in the upcoming Calgary-Lougheed byelection.
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11/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Options for the Saddledome
Colin Craig with the CTF filed an FOI request for information pertaining to plans or discussion of repairing or renovating the Saddledome. This is what came back.
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11/17/2017 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
CFL and NHL expansions
The CFL is looking for space in Halifax and the NHL might be looking at Houston. National Post Sports Columnist Scott Stinson.
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11/17/2017 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Short-Term Rental Improvements
Rob Breakenridge speaks with Ward 1 Councillor Ward Sutherland on what Calgary needs to do to improve its short-term rental situation to account for Airbnb.
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11/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
The Class Size Debate
A recent study claims that 90 per cent of classes in Alberta are way over the provincial standard of 17 students per class. The Alberta Teachers' Association says they need over 3,000 more educators in order to even out class sizes to give students a better learning experience. But how much do class sizes affect a child’s learning process? Michael Swaagstra, a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre joins Rob Breakenridge to comment on what's really the best way for kids to learn.
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11/17/2017 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Dana Larsen's lawyer on the charges being stayed and the state of legalization
Dana Larsen's charges in Calgary for handing out pot seeds have been stayed by a judge.His lawyer is Kirk Tousaw
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11/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Incision free brain surgery- the future is here
Imagine having your brain operated on without having to wait for an incision to heal afterwards. This is now a possibility at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Our guest is Max Findlay, Clinical Professor and Neurosurgeon working with this technology.
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11/16/2017 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
What is in a name? How does your name define you?
Film maker Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi doesn't have the easiest name to pronounce or spell, and it made him curious about how that affected him growing up. His film, Name, premieres at the Calgary Underground Film Festival this weekend.
More info here
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11/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Chuckles is closing :(
Another iconic Calgarian store is facing closure, Chuckles, famous for costumes and gags. Owner Dave Fletcher.
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11/16/2017 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
The dog who went missing in Brooks, and wound up in Steinbach
Jim Third's family is thrilled that after almost 60 days their missing dog Vader was found two provinces away. This is a crazy story.
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11/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Calgary is still a safe city says the data, but how do you feel?
Do you still feel safe in Calgary? Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University says that Calgary is still a safe city.
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11/16/2017 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Why is gas so expensive in Canada?
If Canada has so much oil how come our gas costs so much? With Postmedia's Tristin Hopper.
His piece here:
http://calgaryherald.com/news/canada/if-canada-has-so-much-oil-why-is-our-gasoline-so-expensive/wcm/8b156020-555c-456d-84ef-46d5d760ccdc
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11/15/2017 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Medically prescribed heroin
Alberta is pilot projecting a clinic that would administer heroin to addicts. Dr Scott MacDonald M.D. runs Providence Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver that already does.
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11/15/2017 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
continued conversation on social media and how it changes society
Producer Andrea Montgomery dislikes hearing big announcements on her facebook feed.
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11/15/2017 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Social media designed to entrap your brain and keep you hooked
Sean Parker, a founder of Facebook, has admitted that the networking site was designed to be addictive. How has the addictive nature of social media affected children growing up under their influence?
Jean Twenge joins Rob to share her thoughts, she is the author of iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.
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11/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Daughter of Warren Jeffs speaks out through new book
Warren Jeffs' daughter Rachel Jeffs has written a book about her experience with FLDS and the abuse she suffered by her father's hand.
It is called Breaking Free
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11/15/2017 • 18 minutes, 31 seconds
Regulate Social Media Platforms Before its Too Late
Natasha Tusikov, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Criminology Department at York University says that in the wake of election interference accusations and the rise of fake news attention needs to be paid to how social media controls the flow of information.
Her book is Chokepoints: Global Private Regulation on the Internet,
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11/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Manson: The Voice of Madness
Calgary film-maker James Buddy Day was fortunate enough to have Charles Manson's consent and participation in a new film about the notorious figure. Narrated by Rob Zombie the documentary seeks to show an alternate perspective of the Manson family from the popularized Helter Skelter theory.
The film airs at the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Wednesday night:
https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/cuff-docs/2017/manson-the-voice-of-madness
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11/14/2017 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
Hanna after coal- a chat with the Mayor
Last week the province announced 40 million dollars to help municipalities and coal workers phase out of the industry, Mayor of Hanna Chris Warwick.
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11/14/2017 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Olympic Bid talks at council- with Druh Farrell
As discussions continue in chambers not every councillor is thrilled with the idea of Calgary going forward with an Olympic bid. Ward 7 Councillor Druh Farrell.
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11/14/2017 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Ken Dryden on his new book
Ken Dryden joins Rob to chat about his new book, Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador and the Future of Hockey.
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11/13/2017 • 21 minutes, 54 seconds
Jeff McLenaghan- given ticket for flashing brights at a sheriff
Jeff McLenaghan flashed his brights at an oncoming car that he thought was using their brights, turned out to be a sheriff who ticketed him for flashing.
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11/13/2017 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Dana Larsen on marijuana news including taxes, private stores in Alberta
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen joins Rob to chat about the recent announcements concerning marijuana legalization including the taxes and how Alberta will sell.
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11/13/2017 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
The Wolf
The Wolf- a true story of survival and obsession in the west. Author Nate Blakeslee joins the show to chat about this new release.
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11/8/2017 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
The Cinderella Campaign
Mark Zuehlke, author of The Cinderella Campaign: First Canadian Army and the Battles for the Channel Ports, joins the show.
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11/8/2017 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
Complications of legalizing cannabis
Today, the Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Branding released the Adult Use Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Guidelines for Licensed Producers.
Cam Battley, executive vice president of Aurora Cannabis Inc, joins to the show to chat more out this.
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11/8/2017 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Uber Uber Uber!
Uber cars will take flight by 2020...? What are your thoughts?
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11/8/2017 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
Bill 62 challenged
Cara Zwibel, General Counsel with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
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11/7/2017 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Christian couple denied adoption due to religion
With Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms President and Calgary lawyer John Carpay:
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11/7/2017 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
No Fly List Kids
Canadian kids who share names with those on the no-fly list are fighting for the government to fix the problem. With father Sulemaan Ahmed.
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11/7/2017 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Secondary Suites... again
With Jason Markusoff from Maclean's
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11/7/2017 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
The scope of religious freedoms when it comes to the Ktunaxa nation claim.
With Executive Director and General Counsel for the Christian Legal Fellowship
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11/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Paradise papers
With the Toronto Star's Investigative Reporter Marco Chown Oved.
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11/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
LAWTON: Derek Fildebrandt
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11/3/2017 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Latest jobless numbers for Alberta
Trevor Tombe, associate professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, and Research Fellow, at the School of Public Policy, shared an interesting analysis of the latest jobless numbers for Alberta – is the recession truly over?
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11/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Oil tanker ban
Martha Hall Findlay, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation, joined the show to talk more about her article with the headline Oil tanker ban: Bill C-48 and environmental hypocrisy.
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11/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
What the CTF thinks of Farkas' decision to forego his transition and pension allowances
Spoiler alert: They are thrilled, with Colin Craig, Interim Alberta Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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11/2/2017 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Jeromy Farkas- on his decision to forego his transition allowance and pension
With new city councillor for Ward 11 Jeromy Farkas.
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11/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
The problem with "Islamaphobia"
Guest Host Andrew Lawton connects with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Co-Founder of the Muslim Reform Movement, Former US NAVY Lieutenant-Commander and Author of A Battle for the Soul of Islam
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11/2/2017 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
Two guests on banning adult-only housing
Alberta moves to ban adults-only apartments, condominiums. Chelsey Jersak, co-founder of the Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta, joined the show to talk about this legislation.
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While the province says families with children will have more housing alternatives with the law that goes into effect Jan. 1, Gerry Baxter, executive director, for the Calgary Residential Rental Association said it addresses a minor concern at the expense of many.
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11/2/2017 • 17 minutes, 14 seconds
Should they be allowed to pray in Parliament?
Brian Hill, associate producer, Global News, joined the show to talk about provincial and federal legislators, including the House of Commons, continuing to pray each day.
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11/2/2017 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
GSA bill
Minister of Education, David Eggen, joined the show to talk about a new gay-straight alliance law, which plans to give power to the students.
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11/2/2017 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
Carys Cragg on her book "Dead Reckoning"
Carys Cragg talks to Andrew Lawton about her experience confronting the man who murdered her father - a Calgary doctor - 25 years ago.
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11/1/2017 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Kelly Hrudey
NHL legend and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Kelly Hrudey, joined the show to talk about his new book Calling The Shots.
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11/1/2017 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
Politics in Alberta, UCP and NDP
Graham Thomson, columnist with the Edmonton Journal, joined the show to talk about Brian Jean, the UCP and more.
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11/1/2017 • 19 minutes, 24 seconds
New York truck attack
Ross McLean, crime specialist, security expert, RossMcleanSecurity.com, joined the show to talk about an attack in Manhattan, NYC. A truck barrelled down a Manhattan bike path, killing at least eight people and injuring at least a dozen.
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11/1/2017 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
How adults are ruining Halloween
With Lenore Skenazy, Lenore Skenazy- founder of the free range kids movement and chairman of the Let Grow Foundation.
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10/31/2017 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
JFK files and conspiracy theories
With Phil Shenon, a former Washington and foreign correspondent for the New York Times, is the author of A Cruel and Shocking Act: The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination.
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10/31/2017 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
We Day with Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen Canadian Paralympian, activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities is in town for We Day, he also has a new book. Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour-30 years later
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10/31/2017 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Citizenship for a robot- is this legit or just a stunt?
Saudi Arabia has become the first nation to grant citizenship to an AI- but is this legitimately something needed for AI? or is this just a stunt for Saudi Arabia?
Dr. Joanna Bryson is a Computer Scientist at the University of Bath, she developed the action selection model. It explains how AI determines what to do next.
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10/30/2017 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Dana Larsen- facing charges for giving seeds away
Dana Larsen, Marijuana activist and author is in Calgary to fight charges for giving away marijuana seeds.
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10/30/2017 • 12 minutes
No rush on Christmas decor
With Bruce Winder, Co-founder& Partner of the Retail Advisor's Network.
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10/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Policing and the world of social media
With Christopher Schneider, Author of Policing and Social Media: Social Control in an Era of New Media, an American sociologist and associate professor of sociology at Brandon University.
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10/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Assisted dying and children
With Dr. Dawn Davies, Chair of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Bioethics Committee.
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10/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
The UCP vote with Tom Vernon
Tom Vernon is the Global News provincial affairs reporter
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10/27/2017 • 10 minutes
The price of car ownership vs ridesharing
Why bother paying for a vehicle when ridesharing costs are on par or cheaper?
A few professors at the University of Texas have crunched the numbers, Todd Davidson, PhD Research Associate and Lecturer with the Webber Energy Group in Austin.
You can check out their calculator here:
http://www.rideordrive.org/calculator
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10/26/2017 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Tina Tchen- former Chief of Staff for Michelle Obama
Tina Tchen was in town today to speak at a breakfast for the Canada Women's Foundation.
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10/26/2017 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
A grant to Alberta beer tourism!
With Terry Rock, Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association
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10/25/2017 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
New York Times' Las Vegas Shooting timeline
WIth New York Times' senior story producer Malachy Browne.
You can see the whole timeline video here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/insider/reporting-on-las-vegas-pixel-by-pixel.html?rref=collection%2Fbyline%2Fmalachy-browne&action=click&contentCollection=undefined®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection
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10/25/2017 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
The budget, the deficit, and the liberals with Andrew Coyne
Andrew Coyne writes for the National Post.
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10/25/2017 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Wildfire update- 10km east of Claresholm
Lisa Darch farms just east of Claresholm, they are watching the smoke from their yard.
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10/25/2017 • 4 minutes, 35 seconds
What does it feel like to have no debt?
I know a guy who can tell us: Geoffrey Westlock, blogger at http://www.theurbannomads.ca/
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10/24/2017 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
How Canada won gold in hockey in 1948: Against All Odds
The story of Canada's gold medal win for the 1948 Olympics is a true Canadian epic. P.J. Naworsky, Author of Against All Odds.
https://www.amazon.ca/Against-All-Odds-Canadas-Unlikely-ebook/dp/B01N4TD0GA/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508878724&sr=1-4&keywords=against+all+odds
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10/24/2017 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
The Vaccination Picture
Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta, has a beautiful new book out that fuses art, essays, experience, and colour to draw attention to the importance of vaccines to the human race.
You can see it here:
https://www.amazon.ca/Vaccination-Picture-Timothy-Caulfield/dp/073523499X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508878424&sr=1-1
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10/24/2017 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
A separate sexual education curriculum for Catholic boards
The Catholic School boards of Alberta seem to be working on their own rewrite of the currently being reworked sexual education curriculum that is forthcoming. With Edmonton Journal's Paula Simons.
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10/24/2017 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Sports arena economics in medium size cities
A conversation at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy today looked at whether sports arenas are good for medium sized cities' economies. With Brad Humphries, Professor of Economics at West Virginia University and Sports Economics expert
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10/23/2017 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
How the AUPE could fit into the marijuana sale equation
With AUPE President Guy Smith.
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10/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Health professionals say Liberal tax plan hurts diabetics
Dave Prowten, president and CEO of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), on why an increased number of Type 1 diabetics are being rejected for the disability tax credit and what that means for those suffering from the condition.
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10/23/2017 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
DONT THROW YOUR BUTTS OUT THE WINDOW SMOKERS
An Airdrie family has lost their home and two dogs- someone out there did this by tossing a burning cig, you know who you are.
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10/20/2017 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Religious Trends
A new study from the Angus Reid Institute finds not only support for, but also limitations when it comes to both faith and the visible role of religious symbols in society. Rob is joined by the Executive director of angus reid, Shachi Kurl.
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10/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Rural riding VS. urban riding
Rural Alberta will lose three MLAs under proposed changes to provincial electoral boundaries. Rob is joined by Justice Myra Bielby to explain their recommendations .
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10/20/2017 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Calgary restaurant The Belvedere to close its doors
Clayton Morgan, the owner of The Belvedere, tells Rob Breakenridge why the restaurant has decided to close its doors to the public after 19 years.
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10/20/2017 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Are only wealthy families choosing private schools? Fraser Institute says no
Angela MacLeod is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute and co-author of a new report that shows the wealth of families with children in independent schools is not so different from those using the public system.
More here: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/despite-activist-claims-most-independent-schools-in-alberta-are-not-bastions-for-the-rich
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10/19/2017 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
The fall of Raqqa, the future of ISIS, the future of the Kurds
With Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Daveed Gartenstein-Ross.
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10/19/2017 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Injection sites in Lethbridge and Edmonton on the way
With Executive Director of Arches, a harm reduction agency in Lethbridge Stacey Bourque.
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10/19/2017 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Morneau and the blind trust announcement
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10/19/2017 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Bill 62, Quebec's ban on the niqab
Bill 62 seems to have a lot of problems beyond the obvious, Marni Soupcoff, National post columnist.
http://nationalpost.com/opinion/marni-soupcoff-quebecs-niqab-ban-is-probably-unlawful-and-certainly-nonsensical
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10/18/2017 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Listeners' texts on #metoo
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10/18/2017 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
The problem with #metoo? It lets predators stay in the shadows
The National Post's Jen Gerson says the problem with the #me too movement is that it is not putting the perpetrator in the spotlight- but rather the victim.
Her piece here:
http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault
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10/18/2017 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
In memory of Gord Downie
With Joshua Kloke, Freelance Toronto Journalist and Author of Escape is at Hand: Tales of a Boy and a Band
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10/18/2017 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
How we can win, and what happens to our country if we don't.
Anthony Lacavera Founder and Chairman of Globalive Capital, known as the founder of WIND mobile, joins Rob to chat about his new book which focusses on where Canadian business is at, and what we need to do.
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10/17/2017 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
Smoking is expensive for Canada. 16 billion in one year expensive.
Senior Economist Greg Sutherland from the Conference Board of Canada who found that smoking in 2012 cost the Canadian economy 16 billion dollars.
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10/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
The polls
The polls were more than a little off for this municipal election. Why? Quito Maggi, CEO and President of Mainstreet Research.
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10/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Being on the receiving end of a terminal cancer diagnosis
Blaine calls in and shares his story of receiving the worst news- and how he has moved past it.
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10/16/2017 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
The best way to deliver bad news
With Alan Manning, Linguistics and English Language Professor at Brigham Young University.
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10/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Canadianity - the book, the podcast
Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens join Rob to chat about their podcast, their book, and their tour.
http://www.taggartntorrens.ca/
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10/16/2017 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
What the tax changes mean for small business
With University of Calgary Economist at the School of Public Policy Jack Mintz.
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10/16/2017 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
David Akin from Ottawa on Lib. tax changes and Bill Morneau's villa
Parliamentary correspondent David Akin.
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10/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's founding member Jeff Hanna
Another one to check off the bucket list! Rob gets to chat with founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Jeff Hanna about the band, the music, the years, and the future. They play in Calgary this Sunday at the Jubilee.
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10/13/2017 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Ward 9- Cesar Saavedra
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10/13/2017 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Ward 9- David Metcalfe
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10/13/2017 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Ward 9 Incumbent- Gian-Carlo Carra
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10/13/2017 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Ward 9- Cheryl Link
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10/13/2017 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Ward 9- Omar M'Keyo
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10/13/2017 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Ward 3- Connie Hamilton
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10/12/2017 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Ward 3- Ian Mcanerin
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10/12/2017 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Ward 3- Jun Lin
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10/12/2017 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Ward 3- Jyoti Gondek
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10/12/2017 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Quebec Minister of Canadian Relations is in town
Jean-Marc Fournier, Quebec Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations, joins Rob to explain why he is in Calgary, what his position is all about, and how Quebec hopes to improve dialogue and relations with other provinces.
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10/12/2017 • 13 minutes
Toby the balloon popping dog!
Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalk770Calgary/videos/1553096408062465/
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10/11/2017 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Ward 8 candidate- Carter Thompson
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10/11/2017 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Ward 8 candidate- Chris Davis
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10/11/2017 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Ward 8 candidate- Karla Charest
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10/11/2017 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Ward 8 Incumbent- Evan Woolley
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10/11/2017 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Conflict of Interest at the U of C
The creation of the Enbridge Centre for Corporate Sustainability at the University of Calgary constitutes a conflict of interest says the Canadian Association of University Teachers.
Executive Director of the CAUT David Robinson
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10/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Zero politicians are above criticism
Rob rants in response to listeners' complaints that he is too hard on Donald Trump.
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10/11/2017 • 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Harvey Weinstein
The accusations of Harvey Weinstein are unnerving and creepy, how did it stay a secret for so long? Alyssa Rosenberg, columnist at the Washington Post shares her perspective on what the accusations mean about Hollywood, media, and feminism.
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10/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Ward 7 candidate- Dean Brawn
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10/10/2017 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Ward 7 candidate- Marek Hejduk
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10/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Ward 7 incumbent- Druh Farrell
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10/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
Ward 7 candidate- Brent Alexander
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10/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Ward 7 candidate- Margot Aftergood
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10/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Sears Canada liquidation mart
News today that Sears Canada is going out of business. John Precajus, Director of the School of Retailing and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.
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10/10/2017 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
DC vs. Marvel: Slugfest the book
Freelance Writer Reed Tucker joins Rob to nerd out about DC and Marvel. He just wrote a sweet book that you can find here. https://www.amazon.com/Slugfest-Inside-50-year-Battle-between/dp/0306825465
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10/6/2017 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
The Traveling Jagrs are stoked to stay close to home this season
A fan club for Jaromir Jagr who travels all over to watch him play is excited to see him in Calgary, which is close to home for them. Joining us is Dallas Jagr.
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10/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Calgary needs municipal election finance reform
Political Scientist at the University of Calgary Jack Lucas says Calgary is too lax on it's municipal finance rules compared to other municipalities.
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10/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Marijuana consumption in public
A huge question raised with the release of the marijuana framework in Alberta is where people will be allowed to smoke it, Paul Seaborn, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Mangement at the University of Denver joins Rob to shed light on how it's done in the south rockies.
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10/6/2017 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Vaping saves lives
A new study shows vaping could save 6.6 million American lives. Co-Author Dr David T Levy, Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center.
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10/5/2017 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
The absurd tale of Edmonton's phantom mayoral candidate
With the Edmonton Journal's Paula Simon.
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10/5/2017 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Energy East
Rob chats about the decision to terminate the Energy East pipeline plan, he connects with former Executive Vice-President of Corporate Development at TransCanada Corporation and former Executive Vice-President, Pipeline Strategy and Development, Dennis McConaghy and takes calls.
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10/5/2017 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
Rob Breakenridge endorses no man, or woman, or dog, nobody running for office
in case you were wondering...
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10/5/2017 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Puerto Rico, and the President's response
With writer for The Atlantic David Graham, you can read his piece here.
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10/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Election Issues: School board trustees
Rob invites candidate for re-election Trina Hurdman to share her persepective on the race, she is running to serve Wards 1 & 2.
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10/4/2017 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Marijuana framework introduced
Rob chats about today's announcement by the province and takes callers.
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10/4/2017 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Jeff Callaway ends leadership campaign for UCP endorses Kenney
Jeff Callaway has dropped out of the United Conservative Party leadership race and thrown his support behind Jason Kenney. He joins Rob Breakenridge to explain his decision.
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10/4/2017 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Karen McPherson leaves NDP caucus to sit as independent
Karen McPherson joins Rob Breakenridge to explain what her reasons for leaving Alberta's NDP caucus were. The MLA for Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill will now sit as an independent.
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10/4/2017 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Election Issues: Slates and municipal political parties
With Tom Flanagan, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Calgary.
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10/3/2017 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Is feminism a partisan issue?
Speaking about Rachael Harder, the status of women in Canada, and the state of feminist conservatism in Canada with Michaela Glasgo co-founder of Story of A Tory, former Daughters of the Vote delegate for Medicine Hat Cardston Warner.
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10/3/2017 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Should "piracy" websites be blocked by NAFTA and the CRTC?
Bell is asking for the CRTC to block websites that share piracy content. Michael Geist, Canadian academic and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, shares his thoughts.
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9/29/2017 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Dead Reckoning: How the indigenous people are heroes of the NW passage
Author of Dead Reckoning Ken McGoogan.
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9/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Too Far Too Fast? Should we hit the brakes on legalization
The President and CEO of the Ontario Safety League is warning that moving this fast on the legalization of marijuana may be a bad idea.
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9/29/2017 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Election issues: Public Art with Artist Jeff Deboer
Sculptor and Artist Jeff Deboer shares his thoughts on where Calgary is, and where it needs to be on public art.
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9/29/2017 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Hugh Hefner is gone- but what is his legacy?
With Washington Post columnist Alyssa Rosenberg.
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9/28/2017 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Netflix and Canadian culture
Netflix has pledged to spend 500 million dollars on Canadian content. With Rosalie Wynoch, a policy expert at the C.D. Howe.
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9/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Election Issue: The Cycle Track
Love it or hate it, it's here and it is used. How will this topic affect the election? With President of Bike Calgary Agustin Luoro.
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9/27/2017 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Audit finds Mosque in Vancouver misusing funds
Global News Investigative Reporter Stewart Bell's story today: A charity that runs a Vancouver-area mosque has been penalized by federal regulators after an audit found its former president and imam spent tens of thousands of dollars on personal purchases including a spa, jewelry, video games and hair dye.
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9/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 1 second
A new idea for a new arena- with Mayoral Candidate Andre Chabot
Mayoral Candidate Andre Chabot has floated the idea of a privately funded arena.
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9/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Election Issues: Flouride in the water supply
Family Dentist Dr. June Dabbagh is standing alongside pediatricians, dentists, orthodontists, and parents who are calling for Calgarians to vote for pro-flouridation candidates this election.
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9/26/2017 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Should you lie about smoking pot at the border?
With Rosanna Berardi, Immigration Lawyer and founder of Berardi Immigration Law
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9/26/2017 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Edibles are coming- when will they be properly regulated?
With Sylvain Charlebois, the Dean of The Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University, also a Professor in Food Management.
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9/26/2017 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Marijuana poll results- Canadians might try it when it's legal
IPSOS President and CEO of Ipsos Darrell Bricker.
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9/26/2017 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Mark's call- Freedom of Expression, time and a place?
Caller Mark called in to share his opinion of athletes of kneeling during the national anthem.
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9/25/2017 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Election Issues: Council infighting
Outgoing Councillor for Ward 3 Jim Stevenson joins Rob to chat about how well council has "gotten along" and how much it's efficacy has been affected by the relationships between councillors.
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9/25/2017 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Trump vs the NFL
National Post reporter Scott Stinson discusses the ramifications of President Trump's suggestion that athletes who kneel for the anthem should be fired.
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9/25/2017 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
CPC Finance Critic Pierre Poilievre
The Federal Finance CCritic PIerre Poilievre is in town to speak out against the Liberal Tax Changes.
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9/25/2017 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Blood Transfusions vs religious freedom
A 14 year old girl in Quebec has been court ordered to receive blood transfusions as part of cancer treatment- against her wishes. Joining Rob to chat about this issue is Juliet Guichon, Assistant professor at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine.
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9/22/2017 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
No rewards for prescriptions
With Greg Eberhart, the Alberta College of Pharmacists Registrar
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9/22/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
oh I know Katie... mhmm
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9/22/2017 • 1 minute, 34 seconds
Instagram woes
Producer Andrea has encountered an account on Instagram using one of her photos as a profile picture- but has been unable to get Instagram's attention to report it. How would that make you feel if someone on the other side of the world used your photos?
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9/22/2017 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Election Issues: Homelessness
Calgary's homeless population has actually decreased according to a study from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. With Ron Kneebone, director of economic & social policy at the School of Public Policy, and professor of economics at the University of Calgary.
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9/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Election Issues: Secondary Suites
Do houses with secondary suites turn over faster on the market? Do Calgarians care if they are illegal? With the Owner of Maxwell South Star Realty in Calgary Tracy Carson.
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9/21/2017 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town
Globetrotter Handles Franklin joins Rob in studio, you can catch them in action on September 28.
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9/21/2017 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Maximum Canada- there should be more of us
Author of Maximum Canada- why 35 million of us are not enough Doug Saunders joins Rob in studio.
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9/21/2017 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
The tangled arena web grows as the Flames release what they were proposing....
With Kent Wilson who writes about the Calgary Flames for The Athletic.
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9/21/2017 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Election Issues: downtown vacancies
How can municipal governance influence the increasingly vacant downtown core? With Geoffrey Morgan Energy Reporter, Financial Post.
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9/20/2017 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Pay to pump. Should Alberta require gasoline pre purchases always?
With Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour
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9/20/2017 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Donald Trump's comments play right into North Korean propaganda
North Korea has always told their people that the United States is out to get them and is on the verge of war with them. Well, now the President of the United States seems to be saying it too. With Marcus Noland of the Peterson Institute for International Economics who co-authors the blog “North Korea: Witness to Transformation”.
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9/20/2017 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Do the Roughriders have an advantage with the new Mosaic Stadium
Mark Stephen, play-by-play broadcaster with the Calgary Stampeders, explains why the Stamps are already trailing the Saskatchewan Roughriders when it comes to their stadium.
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9/19/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Cancer faker given 2-year suspended sentence
35-year old Calgarian Jennifer Halford pleaded guilty last year on seven counts of fraud. She claimed to have aggresive breast cancer and said she and her family lost everything in the For MacMurray wildfire. Rob gets an update from Global Calgary reporter Tracy Nagai on what happened in court.
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9/18/2017 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
What are the benefits to professional sports facilities?
Calgary next has now made itself a big topic going into the civic election. What kinds of benefits would a new arena bring to the city? Professor of Sports Managment at the University of Alberta, Dan Mason shares his thoughts.
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9/18/2017 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Election kick-off
Rick Bell chats with Rob about what to expect with the municipal election.
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9/18/2017 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Ranchers angered over grass fire
Grass fire caused by an unexploded artillery shell has left a community furious. Farmers want answers from Canadian Armed Forces. They have been battling with CFB Suffield for a while now and the damage from the fire may be the last straw. Rob talks to Laurel Schlaht who lost 2 sections of their native grasslands about what happens now.
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9/15/2017 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Rob Breakenridge's thoughts on Ken King's response to Calgary's NHL arena offer
Rob Breakenridge shares his thought's on Ken King's response to the City of Calgary's offer for a new NHL arena.
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9/15/2017 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Omar Khadr hearing
Today's hearing reviewed some of Omar Khadr's bail conditions. Global reporter Julia Wong give us the latest information on Khadr.
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9/15/2017 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
CBE Operational Review: David Eggen
The initial findings of the operational review of the Calgary Board of education was released yesterday. Why was there a need for a review? Rob talks to Education Minister David Eggen about what was discovered and what needs to be worked on.
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9/15/2017 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Rob Breakenridge shares his thoughts on the Flames ownership's bombshell announcement
Rob Breakenridge shares his thoughts about Ken King's announcement on Tuesday that the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation would not pursue a new arena.
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9/13/2017 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Save Money and let teenagers sleep in
A new study from the Rand Corporation shows the USA would save 9 billion dollars by adjusting school times to suit teenagers' sleep patterns. Marco Hafner, Senior Economist at Rand Europe.
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9/12/2017 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Is Canada losing its edge in energy because of taxes?
With Economist Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy.
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9/12/2017 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
The judge suspended for wearing a hat
A judge in Hamilton Ontario has been suspended 30 days for wearing a Trump-style Make America Great Again hat. Christie Blatchford, National Post, weighs in.
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9/12/2017 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Funeral Crasher
A story out of Vancouver about a mystery guest who keeps attending funerals in the area- and has been doing so for maybe a whole decades.
Audio from The Steele and Drex Show out of CKNW and then Rob takes your calls.
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9/11/2017 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
Police body cameras-are they dependable witnesses?
With University of Toronto Criminology Doctoral student Erick Laming.
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9/11/2017 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Stewart Bell on one man's return to Canada after fighting for ISIS
Global News investigative reporter Stewart Bell has the story of a Canadian man who returned to this country after being recruited by ISIS.
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9/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Monster Jam driver interviews
With Randy Brown of Gravedigger and Cam Mcqueen from Northern Nightmare
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9/8/2017 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Could we "get over" peanut allergies?
With Clinical Immunologist for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids Dr. Adelle Atkinson.
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9/8/2017 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Parents organize their OWN bus route
When their kids' bus route was cancelled by CBE these parents organized an alternated without the help of the school board. With parent Amory Hamilton-Henry.
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9/8/2017 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Liberal tax changes- why- to what end?
With Andrew Coyne, National Post.
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9/8/2017 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
A Mount Rushmore in Canada?
An MLA in BC is proposing we build a Mount Rushmore type monument in Canada, the NAtional Post's Tristin Hopper has more.
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9/7/2017 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Is post-secondary training effective for the new economy?
With Herb Emery, a Fellow at The School of Public Policy and Vaughan Chair in Regional Economics at the University of New Brunswick.
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9/7/2017 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Why are Quebec students so good at math?
Elaine Simmy, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Professor of Education at the University of Alberta was involved in a study which assessed how math is taught in highschools in Canada.
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9/7/2017 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Kids on public transit?
Lenore Skenazy, Founder of Free Range Kids Movement and Chairman of the Let Grow Foundation shares her thoughts on the case of the Vancouver man who isn't to allow his children to ride the bus to school alone.
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9/6/2017 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Krista's issues with Air Canada while trying to evac the Dominican due to Irma
Calgarian Krista had a huge run around trying to get out of the path of Irma today and in trying to communicate with Air Canada.
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9/6/2017 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Councillor Druh Farrell on municipal elections, and third party groups.
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9/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Anti-fa
What/who is Anti-fa? Where did they come from?
With Mark Bray, historian and author of The Anti-Fascist Handbook
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9/5/2017 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Phishing scam at MacEwan
MacEwan University under attack by phishers and have now been defrauded of nearly $12 million. Jason Markusoff wrote an article on Maclean's on this topic and chats with Rob about how the university got into this mess.
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9/1/2017 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
The SECRET of the perfect diet FINALLY found by scientists- blows conventional wisdom out the window!
Just kidding.
Dr. Alan Levinovitz, Author of The Gluten Lie and Other Myths About What You Eat joins Rob to chat about how clickbait headlines and constant new studies about nutrition claiming to be game changers is damaging people's faith in science. And how nutritionists haven't changed their recommendations much over time.
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8/31/2017 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Changes to the public art policy with Councillor Keating
With Ward 12 City Councillor Shane Keating.
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8/31/2017 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
Explaining the complicated Liberal tax changes- and why people are upset about it
With Kevin Milligan, Professor of Economics at UBC.
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8/31/2017 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Should Opioids be decriminalized?
How would the decriminalization of opioids help with the crisis? With Nazlee Maghsoudi, Knowledge translation manager at the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy.
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8/30/2017 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Free Speech Comedy Show cancelled in Toronto
After making the title of his show too provocative, activists have pushed for the venue to cancel it all together. Comedian Danny Polishchuk joins Rob.
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8/30/2017 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Passenger Rights Advocate Gabor Lukacs on the Air Transat Tarmac incident
Gabor Lukacs, Air Passenger Rights Advocate, chats about the kickoff of the public hearing regarding the Air Transat flight that kept passengers on the tarmac for over 6 hours.
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8/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Should slo-pitch leagues mandate helmets?
With Calgary Corrado Malia, and calls from listeners.
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8/29/2017 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Freedom of Speech on Campus- and who can speak there
Debra W Soh, PhD is a poli sci and sex science writer in Toronto- she posits that the left is alienating those on the right by discouraging events with controversial themes and speakerds.
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8/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
A User's Guide to Cheating Death- Tim Caulfield
One of our regular guests on the show, Tim Caulfield Canada Research Chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta, a Trudeau Fellow and author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture And Science Clash has a new show called A User's Guide to Cheating Death
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8/29/2017 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
The pardoning of Sherriff Arpaio, and why it is problematic
With Phoenix New Times Editor in Chief Stuart Warner
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8/28/2017 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Enmax bills wrong- how the story has evolved
With Licia Corbella- who has been following this story for Post Media.
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8/28/2017 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Content Knowledge Key to Learning
A report from Michael Zwaagstra, senior fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and a high school teacher shows that students learn best is content rich environments.
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8/28/2017 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Mayweather's last fight with Steve Farhood
Boxer announcer for Showtime and Historian Steve Farhood joins Rob to chat about the big McGregor Mayweather fight.
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8/28/2017 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
LAWTON: Shell works with the Environmental Defense Fund in Methane Detection Pilot in Alberta
Drew Nelson, International affairs for Environmental Defense Fund's US climate and energy program
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8/17/2017 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Danielle Smith: NAFTA Update
What is happening with the NAFTA negotiations and what should we know about them? Sarah Goldfeder, Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Principal with Earnscliffe Strategy Group discusses this with Danielle Smith.
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8/17/2017 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
LAWTON: MLA expenses, Derek Fildebrandt out of UCP
With Mount Royal Poli Sci Prof Duane Bratt.
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8/16/2017 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
DANIELLE SMITH - Beaver Friends
An injured beaver at the Alberta Conservation centre has a new friend. Caring for the two beavers is proving to be costly. The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has created a Go Fund Me page to raise some money for the two beavers.
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8/15/2017 • 15 minutes, 1 second
LAWTON: Should you be allowed to SELL your bone marrow?
With Peter Jaworski, author of Markets Without Limits and an Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University, also a fellow with the CCF.
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8/15/2017 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
LAWTON: Charlottesville- what is it like to wake up there today?
Sean Tubbs is a Senior Reporter at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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8/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Springbank Dam
The cost for the Springbank dam has jumped to $182 million over the original cost. Bruce McAllister, Executive Director Rocky View 2020 weighs in.
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8/14/2017 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Foster mom speaks out about issues with the system- and losing kids she has raised
Kim has been raising children as a foster mom for many years, two kids she was raising were taken from her home- but despite her efforts communication has been completely cut off with the kids. She is baffled by the system and wonders for the kids.
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8/11/2017 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
F- we are swearing a lot more these days
American literature has seen a dramatic rise in the amount of profanity it uses, Jean Twenge, San Diengo Psychologist and Author of iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood
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8/11/2017 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
North Korea- it's not too late
Tom Nichols is a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and at the Harvard Estension School. He writes for the Federalist.
His piece here:
http://thefederalist.com/2017/08/09/not-time-north-korea-options/#.WYumLD6CPyo.twitter
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8/11/2017 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Jeff Callaway- prospective leader of the UCP
Former Wildrose Party President Jeff Callaway has jumped into the UCP race.
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8/11/2017 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
The google manifesto isn't sexist with Dr. Debra Soh
Dr. Debra Soh's take on the man fired from Google for a memo they felt was sexist.
Her piece here:
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/no-the-google-manifesto-isnt-sexist-or-anti-diversity-its-science/article35903359/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
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8/10/2017 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
The power of concussions
Rob is joined by Dr. Omalua Nigerian-American physician, forensic pathologist, and neuropathologist, was the first to publish findings of CTE in American football players. He is the chief medical examiner of San Joaquin County California and a professor at the University of California, Davis.
His book: Truth Doesn't Have a Side: My Alarming Discovery About the Danger of Contact Sports is out now
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8/10/2017 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
Reporter John Himpe on the City Charter
Newstalk 770's John Himpe has been following this story.
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8/10/2017 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Is the refugee influx a large concern?
Global News Investigative Reporter Stewart Bell joins Rob to chat about a story he has been working on that suggests some refugees with criminal records are using fake names in their asylum claims.
more here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3658241/somali-criminal-records-canada-us-deportation-intelligence/
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8/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Brad Wall's retirement announcement
Well liked Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has announced his retirement, Rob chats with John Gormley, Radio talk show host at CKOM about the impact.
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8/10/2017 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Was Derek Fildebrandt "double dipping?"
Derek Fildebrandt, MLA for Strathmore Brooks, is under fire for subletting his taxpayer covered apartment in Edmonton and, maybe pocketting the money.
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8/10/2017 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
How good are North Korea's weapons really?
Dinshaw Mistry, a politics professor at the University of Cincinnati, says he is doubtful that NK could hit anywhere beyond Alaska... yet.
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8/10/2017 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Daylight Savings Time Survey Results
More than 13,000 Albertans have weighed in and indicate they would be in favour of scrapping daylight savings time. MLA Thomas Dang, sponsor of Bill 203 joins Rob.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3658499/thousands-of-albertans-want-to-get-rid-of-daylight-saving-time/
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8/9/2017 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Should the legal limit be lowered? with MADD Canada
Rob welcomes Robert Solomon, Professor of Law at Western University and National Legal Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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8/9/2017 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Air BnBs that operate like hotels
David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance, Assistant Professor at Mcgill has found that many AirBnB operators are taking advantage of the system and operating more like hotels. http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/large-commercial-operators-growing-concern-airbnb-market-study-says-269289
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8/9/2017 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
What is the true cost of the carbon tax in Alberta? With Amber Ruddy of the CFIB
Amber Ruddy and the CFIB say that the provincial govermnent has not been exactly forthcoming when it comes to reporting exact numbers concerning Alberta's carbon tax.
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8/9/2017 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Saretzky Sentencing
Nancy Hixt of Global News joins Rob with the latest of the sentencing of Derek Saretzky.
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8/9/2017 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
North Korea- is the threat real yet?
Rob is joined by Alex Lockie, news editor and military foreign policy blogger at Businessweek.
His coverage here: http://www.businessinsider.com/author/alex-lockie
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8/8/2017 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
The Death of Ernst Zundel with Colby Cosh
Read the National Post's Colby Cosh's piece here:
http://nationalpost.com/opinion/colby-cosh-revisionism-in-a-hard-hat-how-ernst-zundel-charmed-the-gullible/wcm/f6d9a455-4bec-42e4-9df7-77d305226b28
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8/8/2017 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Calgary's Public Art Program and Controversy
With Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra.
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8/8/2017 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt will not run for leadership of the UCP
He joins Rob to share his thoughts on the party, the race, and where he will lend his support.
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8/8/2017 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Andrew Lawton: Do you know what is in your food?
20% of sausages tested across Canada contained meat not listed on label. Keith Warriner, professor of Food Safety at Guelph University weighs in on this topic.
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8/4/2017 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Andrew Lawton: Calgary Olympic Bid
Tristin Hopper with the National Post discusses why the Calgary Olympic may not be the smartest move.
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8/4/2017 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Andrew Lawton: Halt Public Art Spending?
Colin Craig, Interim Alberta Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation noted that Calgary has the highest unemployment rate in Canada for the past 12 months. He weighs in on the city's art spending.
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8/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Naming murder victims
Christie Blatchford: Why not name murder victims? New Alberta policy is absurd. She joins the show to share her thoughts.
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8/4/2017 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
$15 minimum wage
Charles Lammam, is the Fraser Institute’s director of fiscal studies, he joins the show to share his insight when it comes to the $15 minimum wage debate.
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8/4/2017 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Requirements to donate blood
Tom Blackwell, senior national reporter, with the National Post, joins the show to talk about his article titled Ontario woman told she can't donate blood because of intellectual disability fights back.
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8/4/2017 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Polyamorous relationships and laws
John-Paul E. Boyd, joins the show to talk about a new study he conducted about polygamy. Boyd is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and executive director, at the Canadian Research Institute, for Law and the Family.
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8/4/2017 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Ceci, report was leaked
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says he's disappointed a report on the province's beer tax policy was leaked and he'll be taking time to review the findings. Derek From, staff lawyer, with the Canadian Constitution Foundation, joins the show to talk about the report and more.
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8/4/2017 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
New public art, con and pro
The City of Calgary has unveiled a new piece of public art at the Trans-Canada Highway and Bowfort Road interchange in the northwest. Sarah Iley, manager of Arts and Culture, with the City of Calgary, joined Bruce this morning and Rick Bell wrote a column about it. What did callers have to say?
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8/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Peter DeMong had a change of heart
Peter DeMong originally voted in favour of Olympic bid… why did his vote change? Councillor DeMong joins Rob to explain.
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8/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Who's that murder victim? I'd like to know his name
Sean Holman, an assistant professor of journalism at Mount Royal University, weighs in with his thoughts on naming homicide victims.
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8/3/2017 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Lyme Disease and unnecessary treatment
Is the hype around Lyme Disease leading to unnecessary treatment? Lynora Saxinger, infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta Hospital, joined Rob to chat about her thoughts on this.
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8/3/2017 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Half of all couples seeking to divorce reconsider it after a year of seperation
With Adam M Galovan, PHD, assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in the department of Human Ecology
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8/2/2017 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Trump, Russia, Sanctions
Boris Zilberman- Deputy director of Congressional Relations at the foundation for defense of democracies
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8/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
John Cooke- treatment for aging related diseases
John Cooke, chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Houston Methodist Research Institute and the director of the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration in the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston, Texas is working to use science to rejuvenate aging cells.
More here:
http://nationalpost.com/health/scientists-discover-method-to-rejuvenate-aging-human-cells/wcm/14c95c54-7c26-4c3a-8815-d1d8030fe901
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8/2/2017 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
The story of Steve Bartman- and now his world series ring
With Glenn Stout, Author of Young Woman and the Sea and many more, Series Editor,The Best American Sports Writing, more books and movie TK
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8/1/2017 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Olympic bid recommendation
Rob chats with Carrie Tait, reporter with the Globe and Mail Calgary bureau, about the murmurings at City Hall about a potential olympic bid and takes callers on the issue.
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8/1/2017 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
Is "ethical eating" too expensive for most people?
A study from the University of Guelph has found that the cost of eating ethically may make it out of reach for most people.
Researcher Kelly Hodgins joins Rob to discuss.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/access-to-ethical-food-often-often-available-only-to-the-wealthy-study-says/article35840841/
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8/1/2017 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
#noconfederate, uproar after premise of new HBO series goes public
Rob is joined by Ashe Schow. Read her piece here:
http://observer.com/2017/07/the-handmaids-tale-confederate-game-of-thrones/
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7/31/2017 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Craft beer tax rates in AB- and the effect on small breweries.
If Alberta changes it's beer tax policy and small brewers lose their rebates- what will that mean for business?
With Artisan Ale's Mike Tessier.
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7/31/2017 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Why Petronas Cancelled.
Explaining the pricing of Natural Gas and why Petronas pulled out of the plan with Andrew Leach, prof of energy policy at the U of A.
http://www.macleans.ca/economy/economicanalysis/why-petronas-cancelled-its-plans-for-an-lng-project-on-b-c-s-coast/amp/
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7/31/2017 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
A debate on the energy economy- and Canada moving forward.
With Cody Battershill, Founder and Spokesperson of Canadaaction.ca
And Peter McCartney, climate campaigner at the Wilderness Committee.
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7/31/2017 • 19 minutes, 20 seconds
Wings over Springbank air show
Rob chats with a pilot who took him for a rip, Gary Ward. And Lieutenant Michelle Tremblay of the snowbirds
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7/28/2017 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Garth Brooks, Arena talk, Scalpers, and callers
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7/28/2017 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
Economies are picking up speed quickly- is this good?
Trevor Tombe, Economist, Fellow at The School of Public Policy U of C
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7/28/2017 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
When it comes to smoking- Americans are quitting, and it's linked to E-cigarette use
A study out of the University of California shows the reduced smoker rate in the states could be linked to e-cigarette use. Dr. Sharon Cummins, Assistant professor at the University of California San Diego shares their methodology and findings.
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7/28/2017 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
All Of Garden blog survives cease and desist from Olive Garden execs
A fan of Olive Garden who has a blog based on the food chain had a cease and desist letter delivered to him asking him to cease his blog. Luckily he was able to navigate the legal battle with the chain and come out on top. Vincent Malone joins Rob to tell the tale.
http://allofgarden.com/
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7/27/2017 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
The ethics of the Charlie Gard Case and what it teaches us about parental rights and palliative care
With the Founding Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba.
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7/27/2017 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Reasons to revoke citizenships by the Liberal govt
With freelancer Graeme Gordon
His piece here:
http://nationalpost.com/opinion/graeme-gordon-liberals-let-terrorists-keep-their-citizenship-yet-revoke-citizenship-for-lesser-offences/wcm/20b91bd2-4978-41d8-ae0d-ced39b2f9a86
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7/27/2017 • 20 minutes, 44 seconds
A referendum on photo radar, sure. But on equalization? To what end?
UCP leadership candidate has called for a referendum regarding equalization payments. Rob wonders what that would accomplish.
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7/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Anti-aging drug
Could a new drug help reduce aging and improve quality of Life?
Sam Apple who teaches at University of Pennsylvania joins Rob to discuss.
More here:
https://www.wired.com/story/this-pill-promises-to-extend-life-for-a-nickel-a-pop/
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7/26/2017 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
The Truth about Creep Catchers
B.C.'s privacy watchdog is ordering Surrey Creep Catchers to remove material identifying people from their website.
They have good intentions but this group seems to caus a lot of trouble. Sean Smith, a professional Social Media educator who took up the cause of educating the public about negative impacts of the online vigilantes known as Creep Catchers joins Rob.
www.ttac.com
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7/26/2017 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Rob's rant about Trudeau on the Rolling Stone
"The issue with Canadian politicians speaking to American reporters is that you aren't really going to get pressed at all..."
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7/26/2017 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
The question of uniformed officers at Calgary Pride
Jason Kingsley, President and Executive Producer of Calgary Pride joins Rob to explain Pride's decision to not allow CPS members to march if they are in uniform.
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7/26/2017 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Where is AI at? And is there a reason to fear what it could do?
Rob is joined by AI expert and researcher Joanna Bryson
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7/25/2017 • 19 minutes, 22 seconds
The arrest of Kevin Johnston for hate crimes.
Investigative journalist for Global News Stewart Bell joins Rob to chat about this story:
A former Mississauga mayoral candidate whose online posts targeting Muslims have prompted complaints was arrested Monday for “hate-motivated crime..... more here
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7/25/2017 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Bountiful British Columbia
Rob is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Daphne Bramham to chat about the polygamy verdicts for Bloackmore and Oler.
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7/25/2017 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Stop shaming parents- says blogger in viral post
Karen Johnson, blogger at www.21stcenturysahm.com has had a facebook post go viral for speaking out against parents passing harsh judgements against eachother online.
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7/24/2017 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
The immigration debate in Canada (of lack thereof)
Sanjay Jeram, PhD, senior lecturer of political science at Simon Fraser University says we should be encouraging debate and discussion about immigration policy in Canada rather than shying away from it.
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7/24/2017 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
The United Conservative Party meets
Rob connects with Graham Thomson, political Affairs columnist with Postmedia to chat about the first caucus meeting- and then he takes calls.
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7/24/2017 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds
No such thing as "free will" says Robert M Sapolsky
Robert M Sapolsky, author, biologist, nuroscientist, neurosurgeon and researcher at Stanford says there is no such thing as "free will" according to the science we know.
His book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Behave-Biology-Humans-Best-Worst/dp/1594205078/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
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7/24/2017 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
AGLC relaxes rules around restaurant patios
Graham Wadsworth, senior manager of inspections for the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) explains the policy changes that have given restaurants greater control of their patios.
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7/10/2017 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
BBQ on the Bow at the Stampede Grounds
The BBQ on the Bow society is running a competition over the weekend at the Stampede Grounds. It is their first time heading down and formally joining the Stampede Festivities.
Ken Black, President of the BBQ on the Bow Society and Board Member Terry Brow come on down- and bring some samples!
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7/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
A photo changes opinions about Amelia Earhart
What if Amelia Earhart didn't die in a plane crash? A new photo has people thinking she may have survived and had her photo taken on Juliet Atoll.
Rob is joined by Brian Dunning, Science Write/ Host and producer of Skeptoid Podcast who feels this theory is unlikely.
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7/7/2017 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Andrew Scheer- on Stampede and Khadr
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer chats about his first Stampede in Calgary- And the decision to pay Omar Khadr.
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7/7/2017 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating
Could the music you are listening to, the colour of your plate, or even how the item is listed on the menu affect how it tastes? Charles Spence, Experimental psychologist at the University of Oxford, Joins Rob. His primary research is about how the senses and brain interpret the subtle cues of food. Author of the book Gastrophysics
More on the book here:
https://www.amazon.ca/Gastrophysics-Science-Eating-Charles-Spence/dp/0735223467/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499376938&sr=8-1&keywords=gastrophysics
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7/6/2017 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Howard Anglin: Why isn't the gov't explaining the decision to pay Khadr?
Howard Anglin, Director of the CCF, previously served as Senior Advisor of Legal affairs and Policy to PM Harper, is asking questions about why Canadians are paying Khadr for mistreatment.
His piece here:
http://nationalpost.com/opinion/howard-anglin-trudeau-is-making-omar-khadr-rich-and-he-still-hasnt-told-us-why/wcm/fad82c8c-2a8a-4bb3-a0eb-d0ed5475d784
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7/6/2017 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
The earthquake, or shake felt in Calgary
Rob is joined by Camille Brillon, Seismic Analyst with Natural Resources Canada
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7/6/2017 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Could we erase bad memories?
Rob connects with Wayne Sossin PhD, of the Sossin Lab at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at McGill University, who is researching how memories could be scrubbed from the brain to treat things like PTSD
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7/6/2017 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Proud Boys group disrupts indigenous event
5 men from the Canadian Armed Forces are in hot water with the Minister of Defence disrupted an indigenous ceremony on Canada day in Halifax. Who are the Proud Boys? Justin Ling with VICE News has been following this story.
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7/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Omar Khadr- Child of Guantanamo
Rob is joined by Toronto Star National Security Reporter Michelle Shepard who wrote a book called Guantanamo's Child.
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7/5/2017 • 18 minutes, 27 seconds
CAPP says the province and energy sector should partner up
With President and CEO Tim McMillan.
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7/5/2017 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Solitary Confinement
The practice of solitary confinement in Canada is being constitionally challenged by the BC Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada. Rob is joined by the Executive Director of the BBCLA Josh Paterson.
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7/4/2017 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Renaming Langevin Block and other landmarks in Canada
Peter S Taylor, Editor-at-large of Mclean's Magazine says that if we start judging all our historical figures with modern sensibilities we risk losing part of our history altogether.
His piece here:
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-case-for-keeping-langevin-block/
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7/4/2017 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
Omar Khadr's settlement
Should the taxpayer be on the hook for Omar Khadr's payout from the Canadian government? Rob takes calls on the issue.
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7/4/2017 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
Jim Lewis- not Canadian? How is this possible?
Whitney Deane chats with Calgary Immigration lawyer, Raj Sharma, about situations such as Jim Lewis'. How can this happen? What are the next steps for people going through the same thing as Jim Lewis? How long should people keep immigration documents for?
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6/30/2017 • 21 minutes, 15 seconds
Jim Lewis- not Canadian
After 69 years of living in Canada and believing he was Canadian, ICBC informed him, while renewing his driver’s license, that he was short a piece of primary ID and they would be unable to give him photo ID. So he decided to apply for a permanent resident card, after all that’s what he was. Casey Lewis, son of Jim Lewis (AKA Benny the Bear,) joins the show to explain the situtation.
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6/30/2017 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
How much sleep is enough
Dr. Conor Wild, neuroscientist at the Brain and Mind Institute, at Western University, joins the show to talk about a massive Western University study into sleep.
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6/30/2017 • 30 minutes
Alberta’s barriers on beer
A recently posted C.D. Howe Institute blog, suggests that Alberta’s barriers on beer act as a tariff, and questions the constitutionality of Alberta’s levy on small breweries. The author of the blog Robert Mysicka, joins the show.
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6/30/2017 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Canada Day 150 to compete with Expo 67
Why is it hard for Canada 150 to compete with Expo 67? Bob Bothwell, professor of history, at the University of Toronto, and author of Your Country My Country: A Unified History of Canada and the United States, joins the show to answer this question and more.
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6/30/2017 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Ottawa-Canada Day 150
David Akin, Global’s chief political correspondent, talks about Canada Day at Parliament Hill.
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6/30/2017 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
B.C. Politics
John Horgan will be B.C.'s new premier. David Moscrop, political scientist, at the Simon Fraser University, joins the show to talk about what comes next.
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6/30/2017 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Canadian sniper sets record- wait so are we in combat? orrrr what?
Matt Gurney from our sister station AM640 in Toronto joins Rob to chat about the optics of praising a Canadian sniper for a record shot while professing to not be in combat overseas, as well as the decision to extend Canada's involvement in the ISIS mission.
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6/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Reduced number of rural seats raises concerns
Rob welcomes to the show the President of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Al Kemmere to chat about concerns raised by the move to reduce the amount of legislative seats in rural areas to match the population.
Nathan Cooper, Wildrose MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills also phones in with his thoughts
More here:
http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/rural-communities-fear-fewer-seats-will-diminish-voice-in-alberta-legislature
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6/29/2017 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
How long could a human live?
Last year research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine concluded that the biological limit to a human lifespan in 115 years old. But this year, Canadian researchersd at Mcgill argue that initial research was flawed and that there is no limit to the human lifespan. Bryan Hughes Postdoctoral Fellow at Mcgill University Co-authored this age study in the Hekimi Lab at Mcgill University.
More here:
http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/no-detectable-limit-to-human-lifespan/wcm/45192f37-db70-4730-a3a7-1e4169ae703a
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6/29/2017 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Child Brides in Canada and around the world
Samra Zafar is a former teen bride who has escaped an abusive marriage and gone forward to become a speaker, activist, and scholar.
Her website here:
http://www.samrazafar.com/
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6/29/2017 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Are all vegetative patients totally unaware? no
Dr. Adrian Owen Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Imaging and Neuroscience, University of Western Ontario and author of the new book Into The Gray Zone has been involved in some groundbreaking research showing that some patients who haver been written off as in a vegetative state- are very much aware of what is happening.
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6/28/2017 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Dump hours down- illegal dumping is up
Illegal dumping is up in and around Calgary- is this related to the restricted dump hours since January? City councillor Shane Keating says yes. Rob also takes calls from many listeners who protest the dumping is getting out of hand.
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6/28/2017 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
Dangerous spots on AB highways
Through a FOIP the Wildrose Party has discovered which parts of AB highways are the most deadly. Grant Hunter, Wilrose MLA and Shadow Cabinet Minister for Transportation and Technology.
The map is here.
Rob takes a few calls as well about where the roads get ugly in our province.
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6/28/2017 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Greg Clark- True cost of refineries
Greg Clark, Leader of the Alberta Party, is pointing to the 800 million dollars more the Sturgeon Refinery is supposed to cost, over budget. And he has some questions about how this affects Alberta's finances.
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6/28/2017 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Minimum Wage
Recent studies from American cities have shown that 15$ minimum wage may not be conducive to positive growth. Trevor Tombe Economist, Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the U of Calgary joins Rob to chat about it.
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6/28/2017 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Roger Taylor from Duran Duran
Roger Taylor, the drummer of Duran Duran joins Rob on air to preview the Roundup Music Fest two weeks from today.
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6/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Rethinking tipping
Rob is joined by Bruce McAdams, Assistant Professor in the School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph.
He says that the amount we tup is constantly increasing- and it may be getting out of hand
More here:
https://news.vice.com/story/north-americas-tipping-culture-is-increasingly-oppressive?utm_source=vicetwitterca
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6/27/2017 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Child wanders off- man bringing her back gets beat up by dad
We live in a paranoid time- and a would be good samaritan in Florida has the bruises to prove it after he tried to return a 2 year old to her parents- only to have dad beat him up.
Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement joins Rob to chat about our paranoia of our kids.
The story is here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3558935/good-samaritan-mistaken-for-child-predator/?utm_source=%40GlobalEdmonton&utm_medium=Twitter
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6/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
United Liberty- Derek Fildebrandt in studio
Derek Filderbrandt joins Rob in studio today to chat about "United Liberty" and rolling back the "nanny state" in Alberta.
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6/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
The dark side of twitter
How the mob mentality of censure on twitter is affecting discourse.
With Jonathan Kay, National Post.
His Piece here:
http://nationalpost.com/news/world/jonathan-kay-on-the-tyranny-of-twitter-how-mob-censure-is-changing-the-intellectual-landscape/wcm/c94cb9be-3eef-4982-9e65-7f4e934c2afb
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6/26/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Ban scalper bots
The Ontario Provicial Government is looking to find a way to ban and prevent scalper bots from spoiling ticket sales for real fans. Josh O'Kane joins Rob from the Globe and Mail,
His piece here:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ontario-to-make-ticket-buying-bots-illegal-cap-markups-in-scalping-crackdown/article35460982/
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6/26/2017 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Toronto pride and their cop ban
So no cops were allowed to march in Toronto Pride, but Justin Trudeau and Kathleen Whynne did.
Sue-Ann Lewvy, investigative journalist at the Toronto Sun joins Rob to share her thoughts on the matter.
More here:
http://www.torontosun.com/2017/06/25/cop-ban-sours-good-pride-party
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6/26/2017 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Newspaper bailout?
Should the government step in with a bail out for fledgling newspapers in Canada?Jesse Brown, media critic, Canadaland.
More on his thoughts here:
http://www.canadalandshow.com/podcast/great-newspaper-bailout/
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6/26/2017 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Liberals and session in Parliament
The Senate sent an unprecedented message to the House of Commons stating that the Red Chamber has every right to amend the government’s budget bills. Kelly Mcparland, National Post contributor, joins the show to share some insight.
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6/23/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Saretzky update
Defence in Derek Saretzky triple-murder trial will not present any evidence. Nancy Hixt from Global News joins the show to provide an update.
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6/23/2017 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Do poorer people eat more junk food? Not neccessarily
A study in the States has found that people of all income levels tend to eat fast food at the same rate. Jay Zagorsky is an economist and research scientist atThe Ohio State University.
More here:
https://theconversation.com/do-poor-people-eat-more-junk-food-than-wealthier-americans-79154
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6/22/2017 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Alcohol causing more hospitalizations in Canada than heart attacks
With Jean Harvey, Director, Canadian Population Health Initiative.
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3547212/77000-canadians-hospitalized-because-of-alcohol-in-2016/
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6/22/2017 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Criticizing politicians
Rob chats about criticizing politicians and takes a call from a listener who thinks President Trump faces too much criticism.
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6/22/2017 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
BC politics drama continuance
The election of a speaker. With Vancouver Sun Columnist Vaughn Palmer.
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6/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
How ISIS weaponizes children
Mia Bloom, Professor of Communication at Georgia State University.
Her piece here:
http://www.macleans.ca/news/world/islamic-state-has-weaponized-children/
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6/21/2017 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Math scores and bussing concerns
CBE Trustee Trina Hurdman joins Rob to chat about the CBE decision on bussing changes for certain schools and the falling of math scores in AB
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6/21/2017 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Remember Otto Warmbier- but think of those still in North Korea
Washington Post Columnist Christian Caryl has been following the story of American student Otto Warmbier who died after being returned by the North Korean government this week.
His piece here
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/democracy-post/wp/2017/06/19/let-us-mourn-otto-warmbier-the-north-koreans-treated-him-like-one-of-their-own/?utm_term=.b8fe9a46c2e3
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6/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Involuntary Manslaughter charges for Flint Michigan water crisis
The Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the Flint water crisis. What's next?
Rob is joined by Detroit Free Press Award Winning Columnist Rochelle Riley.
Her latest piece on the crisis here:
http://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/rochelle-riley/2017/06/15/riley-should-snyder-next-face-charges-flint-water-crisis/397649001/
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6/20/2017 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Application for a kennel and breeding facility near Vulcan raises eyebrows
A man who just this year had over 130 animals seized from his breeding operation for lack of care is applying to expand his facilities.
Rob connects with Roland Lines from the Alberta SPCA.
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3542435/man-charged-after-200-animals-seized-applies-to-start-dog-breeding-facility-in-alberta/
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6/20/2017 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Derek Fildebrandt
Derek Fildebrandt isn't planning on running for the leadership of the United Conservative Party (which still doesn't technically exist,) but he is definitely considering it. He joins Rob to chat about this, along with the issues the conservatives of Alberta need to address to move forward.
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6/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Pregnant Pause- the book
Author Jane Doucet joins Rob on air to chat about her new book, Pregnant Pause which explores the notion of a "baby clock" and how women cope with the want to have babies if their realities aren't in line with it hapenning.
More here:
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnant-Pause-Jane-Doucet/dp/0995914109
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6/19/2017 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
"Selfies" at sensitive historic sites
Analyst and author Mark Milke was recently at Dachau concentration camp, and did not like seeing the way many tourists were photgraphing themselves frivolously on site.
Rob hears his opinion and then takes calls.
Mark Milke's piece here:
http://www.macleans.ca/news/world/the-casual-indifference-of-dachaus-selfie-taking-holocaust-tourists/
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6/19/2017 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Careless Driving
If someone is injured or dies as a result of careless driving it isn't very likely that the driver will face jail time or even lose their license. Carolyn Jarvis from Global News joins Rob to chat about a global news series exploring how careless driving is dealt with across Canada.
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3478331/driver-who-hit-and-killed-david-finkelman-got-2k-fine-parents-say-its-not-enough/
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6/19/2017 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Cosby mistrial
Mark Ebner, New York Times bestselling author,and award-winning investigative journalist, joins the show.
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6/19/2017 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Boxing talk
A huge, massive, expensive boxing event is coming up. Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor. Rob chats about it with Boxing historian and showtime boxing announcer Steve Farhood.
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6/16/2017 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
The connection between vaccination rates and "alternative" health practitioners
Dr. Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta, a Trudeau Fellow and author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture And Science Clash is back again to discuss the correlation between vaccination rates and the perceived legitimacy of alternative medicine practicioners.
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6/16/2017 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
A father's affection
In honour of Father's day Rob discusses the unique ways in which men and fathers share their love for their children while being bound by society's ideas of masculinity.
With Kory Floyd, Ph.D. Faculty Director for Special Initiatives, Office of the Provost at the University of Arizona.
His piece here:
https://theconversation.com/the-understated-affection-of-fathers-76850
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6/16/2017 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Inflammatory Rhetoric
Do columnists and the media need to tone down their rhetoric in light of violence against politicians?
With the editor and a columnist of Reason Magazine Matt Welch.
His piece here:
https://reason.com/blog/2017/06/14/bernie-sanders-links-political-rhetoric
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6/16/2017 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Mayor of Oklahoma stops by
Oklahome has been through the ringer. After banks failing in the 80's, the bombing in 1995, and has bounced back from having one of the worst economies in the country to being one of the fastest growing.
Mayor Mick Cornett is speaking at an event in Calgary tonight, he stopped by the studio to spend a few minutes with Rob today.
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6/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
"Internet tax"
A parliamentary committee has recommended an "internet tax" on broadband internet. But the PM says no. Rob chats with Michael Geist, University of Ottawa Law Professor, Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law.
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6/15/2017 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
A troll is charged, but what about freedom of speech?
An Edmonton blogger is facing a rare charge of the criminal code after using his blog to spew anger and hatred. But does charging him go against freedom of speech?
With the Edmonton Journal's Paula Simon
You can read her piece here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/paula-simons-he-may-be-canadas-ultimate-troll-but-should-edmonton-blogger-be-charged-for-spreading-hate
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6/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
"Canada Creep" raises questions about privacy in public
Where is the line when it comes to taking pictures of people in public and posting them online?
With University of Calgary Law Associate Professor Dr Emily Laidlaw.
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6/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
A conversation about faith- and beyond
Global News recently commissioned a survey through Ipsos that religion is increasingly seen as doing more harm than good by Canadians.
Rob touches base with Ipsos VP Sean Simpson and then takes callers' opinions on religion.
More on that poll here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3522802/religion-is-increasingly-seen-as-doing-more-harm-than-good-in-canada-ipsos-poll/?utm_source=770Calgary&utm_medium=Facebook
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6/14/2017 • 31 minutes, 39 seconds
III% Alberta Chapter
A sort of militia anti-islamic patriot group in southern Alberta is starting to make themselves known at protests. Is there reason to be concerned about this group?
Rob is joined by Vice News editorial writer Mack Lamoureux who spent 8 months learning about the group.
His piece here:
https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/the-birth-of-canadas-armed-anti-islamic-patriot-group
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6/14/2017 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Senate's recommendation to address court delays
Senator Denise Batters joins Rob to chat about a report released by the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on how to address court delays and ensure criminals dont go free in Canada.
You can see the report here.
https://sencanada.ca/en/sencaplus/news/restoring-justice-to-canadas-clogged-courts-system/
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6/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Media Bias
Rob reflects on the notion of media bias.
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6/14/2017 • 4 minutes
CAPP- Crude forecast
The CAPP says in their new forecast Canada still needs new pipelines to deal with increased oil production in the next few years, but growth will slow down. President of the CAPP Tim McMillan joins Rob to explain.
Their report here:
http://www.capp.ca/media/news-releases/growth-in-the-oil-sands-projects-drives-need-for-more-pipelines-to-2030-capp
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6/13/2017 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
The Wildrose Party; memberships and the matter of Pride
Rob is joined by Postmedia/ Edmonton Journal columnist Graham Thomson to chat about the potential for WRP memberships being bought up by those who oppose the merger and WRP's representation at Pride parades.
Read his piece here:
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/graham-thomson-intolerant-wildrose-members-act-as-political-arsonists-in-homophobic-lake-of-fire
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6/13/2017 • 19 minutes, 57 seconds
CBE meeting today
Today is a CBE board meeting, Newstalk770 reporter John Himpe is there. They will be chatting about bussing, fees, budgets, and the operational review ordered by the education minister.
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6/13/2017 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
June 12- Whole show
For those who would like to download all of today's audio in one fell swoop.
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6/12/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 56 seconds
All female taxis- no men allowed
A new taxi service in Toronto offers only female drivers for only female passengers. The founder of DriveHER Aisha Addo joins Rob to explain her business model and the reasoning behind it.
More:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3509961/all-female-taxi-services-in-canada-are-getting-mixed-reviews/
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6/12/2017 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Names removed from Stanley Cup
Some big names are set to be removed from the Stanley Cup to make room for incoming champs. What? Did you think they just kept making it bigger or something?
With John Kryk, NFL Columnist for the Toronto Sun & Postmedia Canada
His piece here:
http://www.torontosun.com/2017/06/09/hockey-lore-is-removed-but-not-forgotten-on-the-stanley-cup
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6/12/2017 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Are NDP supporters buying up memberships in the PC and WRP to influence uniting the right?
PC party leader Jason Kenney is suggesting that the vote to unite the right may be influenced by non-conservatives who are buying up memberships.
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6/12/2017 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Remembering Adam West
Rob digs deep into the archive and pulls out an interview he did with Adam West in 2012. In honour of his memory we have a listen.
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6/12/2017 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
The guy who went to an all women screening of Wonder Woman
Stephen Miller, writer and publisher at Wilderness.Me bought himself a ticket and went to watch Wonder Woman at an all women's screening. This is how it went.
His piece here:
https://heatst.com/culture-wars/my-adventures-at-the-segregated-wonder-woman-screening/?mod=sm_tw_post
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6/9/2017 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Could Calgary become a testing ground for autonomous cars?
With Councillor Evan Woolley. More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3514872/calgary-councillors-make-the-case-for-self-driving-cars/
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6/9/2017 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Whooping Cough and low vaccination rates
With Alberta Health Services South Zone Medical Officer Dr. Vivien Suttorn
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6/9/2017 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
The UK election
With Andrew Apostolou- British historian who has managed human rights campaigns in the Middle East and labour party activist
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6/9/2017 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Happy birthday to the loonie
With Tristin Hopper from the National Post.
Read his column here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/we-hated-it-and-it-secretly-sucked-millions-from-our-pockets-but-we-didnt-have-a-choice-the-loonie-at-30
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6/8/2017 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Domestic violence linked to certain sporting and summer events
Rob is joined by Lana Wells, the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary and study co-author,
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3512677/university-of-calgary-study-links-some-sports-events-to-domestic-violence/
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6/8/2017 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Comey testifies
With Global News correspondent Reggie Cecchini and then David French Staff writer for national review, senior fellow at national review institute, and attorney in constitutional law.
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6/8/2017 • 32 minutes, 43 seconds
Brian Burke has a lot to say about CalgaryNext
President of Hockey Operations of the Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, is "amazed the city didn't say thank you" after the new arena was propsed. There are many opinions around this topic. What do you think?
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6/7/2017 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Did a short article underplay the severity of opioid use?
New numbers on opioid-related overdoses have been released from the Public Health Agency of Canada. A new strategic plan has been launched to deal with the crisis. Dr. David Jurrlink discusses the posibility of the opioid epidemic starting from a short medical letter from 1980.
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6/7/2017 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
A Calgary man finds himself behind bars in Algeria.
Rob talks to Gary Caroline, a Vancouver based lawyer specializing in litigation, human rights and consular representation to get more details about the story.
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6/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Contracts for lemonade stands?
Lemonade stands are a pretty common starter business for many kids. Now, they'll have to make sure they're registering their "business" and reading the fine print before setting up a lemonade stand.
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6/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
The government says they're removing the blasphemy law
Many changes are being made to the criminal code. University of Lethbridge Associate Professor in Religious studies, James Linville gives his opinion on the removal of the blasphemy law.
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6/6/2017 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
A number of changes coming to the criminal code of Canada
Rob chats with University of Alberta Law Professor Steven Penny. They discuss what these changes will affect and the lack of attention to section 230.
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6/6/2017 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
The dress code discussion continues
Rob takes more of your calls on dress codes.
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6/6/2017 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Are dress codes preparing students for the workplace?
Rob takes your calls and texts on how school dress codes affects students.
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6/6/2017 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
High school dress codes are sparking debates in Alberta.
Students at Breton High School have had plenty to say about their school's dress code. A group of girls posted notes in the halls criticizing what girls can wear while at school and a group of boys created their own note in response. Rob addresses this topic with Wildrose School Division Superintendent Brad Volkman.
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6/6/2017 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Calgary chef wins all-star season of Top Chef Canada
Calgary chef Nicole Gomes is crediting her win on Top Chef Canada’s first all-stars competition to her mantra of always learning from your mistakes. She chats with Rob about her extremely exciting win and what the future holds.
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6/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Fake news or fake science?
Rob is joined by Tom Spears, Journalist for the Ottawa Citizen, about fake science journals.
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6/5/2017 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Increase in drone use
Chris Hugenholtz, an associate professor, in the Department of Geography, at the University of Calgary, talks about the fact that increased drone use is creating safety concerns in Canadian airspace.
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6/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Sexual assault victim
Calgary lawyer, and University of Calgary law professor, Kathleen Mahoney, talks about a sexual assault victim, and about the way she was treated.
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6/5/2017 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Response to London attacks
Terry Glavin, author, journalist, and Ottawa Citizen columnist, joins the show to talk about London and where we go from here.
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6/5/2017 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Stampede's right around the corner and new beverages are headed our way
Craft beer will finally be sold at the Stampede this year. Executive Director of the Alberta Brewers Association gives us more details.
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6/2/2017 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Do aliens exist?
British scientist and author Jim Al-Khalili talks about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and how he's brought together different scientists to explore this topic through his book.
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6/2/2017 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
How can the online extortion of teens be prevented?
A new campaign is trying to get the attention of the public to prevent online sextortion. Associate Executive Director of the Canadian Ceneor for Child Protection Signy Arnason talks about the dangers or oversharing online.
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6/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
A 30 day assessment has been ordered for the Manyshots brothers
Rob takes more calls about the brothers convicted of sexual assault. Are they criminally responsible for their actions?
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6/2/2017 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
NCR assessment ordered for two brothers convicted of sexual assault
Rob takes your calls on the Manyshots brothers sentencing. Their lawyers say they may not be responsible for their actions due to severe fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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6/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Manyshots brothers convicted of sexual assault may not be criminally responsible
Cody and Corey Manyshots pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a grade 12 student back in 2015. But their lawyers say they may not be criminally responsible due to both of them having severe cases of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Rob chats with Global crime reporter Nancy Hixt about the details surrounding this case.
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6/2/2017 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Is the number of cases for lyme disease is going up?
Rob takes your calls and opinions on the disease.
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6/1/2017 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Is lyme disease as prevalent as it seems to be published about?
The federal government announced a 4 million dollar research framework on lyme disease earlier this week. Dr. Daniel B. Gregson talks about what you need to know when it comes to ticks.
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6/1/2017 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
It's a three-person race for leadership of the United Conservative Party
Calgary lawyer Doug Schweitzer announced today that he will be running for leadership of the UCP. He chats with Rob about his candidacy.
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6/1/2017 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Renovation waste was dumped in a man's yard.
Rob chats with Ramesh Rajuli who was taking out the trash only to find a pile of vinyl siding in his backyard. They talk about the mess that was left to clean up.
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6/1/2017 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Convicted killer Karla Homolka is now volunteering at an elementary school
Rob takes your calls and opinions on Homolka's volunteer work.
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5/31/2017 • 11 minutes
Convicted killer Karla Homolka is volunteering at an elementary school
Parents are showing concern about Homolka spending time at the elementary school. Rob talks to Toronto Sun Columnist Joe Warmington has been following this story.
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5/31/2017 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Wildrose says the NDP did not provide requested reports
Wildrose Shadow Democracy and Accountability Minister Nathan Cooper discusses the request made by Wildrose and the missing legislature visitor logs.
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5/31/2017 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Scientology bullying of critics
How the Church of Scientology bullies defectors and critics- with Mark Edner, former scientologist, author and journalist.
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5/30/2017 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
It happens more than you think- paramedic injured on the job
Mike Parker President of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta who represents Alberta EMTs and Paramedics says that injury to paramedics happens more than you think, and there is not enough training provided to handle volatile and critical incidents.
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5/30/2017 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Those fired journalists should sue
Howard Levitt, senior partner of Levitt LLP, Employment Lawyer, Author of the Law of Dismissal, joins Rob on air. He says that all the editors and writers who have been "let go" because of political correctness recently should take their employers to court.
http://business.financialpost.com/fp-comment/howard-levitt-journalists-need-to-start-suing-because-they-shouldnt-be-disciplined-for-being-politically-incorrect
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5/30/2017 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Maxime Bernier... libertarian leader?
The Leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada Tim Moen has offered his position if Maxime Bernier should want it.
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5/30/2017 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
BC election drama Greens + NDP
What does it mean that the BC Green party has accepted an agreement to support the NDP? With the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer
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5/30/2017 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
Is calling Poutine a "Canadian" dish cultural appropriation?
A Montreal-born grad student at the University of Vermont is presenting an interesting paper this week that argues calling poutine a "Canadian" dish takes away from it's Quebecois history.
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5/29/2017 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Murders in Portland
Innocent bystanders stabbed to death in Portland after standing up to a racist who was verbally attacking teenage girls.
Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Global News joins Rob with the latest and President Trump's reaction.
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5/29/2017 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Concerns about bussing and bell changes for Canyon Meadows and Robert Warren Schools
Tabitha Beaton, Creator of the Coalition of Parents and Creator and Moderator of the Canyon Meadows and Robert Warren Parents Facebook Page brings to light how the bussing changes will be affecting students who attend schools with specialized programs.
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5/29/2017 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Girls' hockey revisitted
We connect with the President of the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association, Jim Humphreys to chat about the question of allowing co-ed hockey when the girls league is faicng a shortage of players.
We also looked at this topic a few days back- you can hear that here:
https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/should-girls-have-the-option-to-play-co-ed-hockey
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5/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Andrew Scheer- new leader!
Rob chats about the results of the Conservative Leadership Race.
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5/29/2017 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
The Lord's prayer in Public School
Up until just days ago Public Schools in Pembina Hills School Division were still reciting the Lord's Prayer.
Rob has Pembina Hills Board Chair Jennifer Tuininga on to explain why they stopped and then Luke Fevin, cofounder of APUPIL.
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5/26/2017 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
Alberta labour law changes- a closer look
Having a closer look at these proposed changes, with Tom Ross Partner at McLennan and Ross LLP.
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5/26/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Angelica's call on co-ed hockey
You never know when you are going to be on the radio- Angelica called in to chat about her experience playing hockey with "the guys", what do you think about co-ed teams?
You can hear our whole segment here:
https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/should-girls-have-the-option-to-play-co-ed-hockey
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5/26/2017 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Should girls have the option to play co-ed hockey?
The VIAHA a minor hockey league in Victoria is considering forcing girls to only play on girls' teams in order to make sure there are enough girls to have a girls' league.
Our listeners weigh in on co-ed hockey.,
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5/26/2017 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
The journalist reporting on a gang who plottted to kill her.
Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter Kim Bolan was covering a murder trial when her name came up- and she heard about how the UN gang plotted her death.
Her piece here:
http://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/real-scoop-details-of-plot-to-kill-me-revealed-at-vallee-murder-trial
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5/25/2017 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
CBE trustee election- a sort of political party is created
Lisa Davis, co-founder of the advocacy group Kids Come First and former President of the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils- is one of 4 candidates cying for CBE trustee positions in the next municipal election.
They have created a coalition called Students Count
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5/25/2017 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Nigel Wright violated ethics rules
Mike Le Couteur, Global News, joins Rob to chat about a report from the Ethics Commissioner saying that Nigel Wright violated federal ethics rules by trying to pay off Duffy's expenses.
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5/25/2017 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
How Albertans find news and the effect of social media
Janet Brown, pollster and commentator joins Rob to chat about some research she has done to find where Albertans get their news and how it is digested on social media.
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5/25/2017 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Bif Naked
Bif Naked will be in Calgary this Saturday as a keynote speaker at the Inaugural Deborah Zimmel Triple Negative Breast Cancer Fund.
She joins Rob to chat about her experience as a breast cancer survivor, artist, human, and more.
You can view details on the event here:
https://www.deborahzimmeltnbcfund.org/
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5/24/2017 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Net Neutrality
How does unlimited data sound to you? You can get it in the states but not here- why not? And what IS net neutrality? Why does it matter?
With Kenneth Engelhart, Privacy, communications, and policy law practicioner at Engelhart Law.
Read his piece here:
http://business.financialpost.com/fp-comment/what-canadians-will-lose-out-on-as-the-u-s-deregulates-the-internet-while-were-stuck-on-net-neutrality
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5/24/2017 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Mary's thoughts on changes to social studies, carbon tax, the NDP, and more
Regular caller Mary weighs in on changes to the social studies curriculum, the carbon tax, and the NDP . You can call in or text to the Rob Breakenridge show at 403-974-8255 to have your voice heard!
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5/24/2017 • 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Social Studies curriculum review
The plan for Social Studies class is being reviewed and altered in Alberta, but columnist David Staples warns that irreparable damage could come from what is left out.
Read his piece here:
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/david-staples-new-social-studies-curriculum-pushes-social-change-not-history
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5/24/2017 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Greg Clark on the NDP electricity cap
Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark joins Rob and shares his thoughts on the NDP move to cap electricity rates in Alberta.
He says the NDP has been fumbling the electricity file since the beginning...
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5/24/2017 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Callers on vaccinations
People's varying opinions on the necessity and efficacy of vaccines always bring in passionate calls, here are some Rob fielded today.
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5/23/2017 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Anti-vaxxers face social stigmas
Dr Richard Carpiano joins Rob to chat about his survey showing the stigma faced by anti-vaxxers. Dr Richard Carpiano, PhD, MA, MPH Professor of Sociology Associate Member, School of Population and Public Health Co-editor, Journal of Health and Social BehaviorUniversity of British Columbia
You can see his work here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170523082550.htm
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5/23/2017 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Red Deer Protest
A protest has popped up outside of a Red Deer High School after a physical altercation between Canadian and Syrian students last week.
Rob is joined by Principal Dan Lower from Lindsay Thurber High School
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5/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Manchester changes things
Rob is joined by Andrew Apostolou, commentator and analyst.
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5/23/2017 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
President Trump- a week in review
We haven't really touched on the saga that is Donald Trump's presidency all week- so let's review.
With Senior White House Reporter for Politico Darren Samuelsohn
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5/19/2017 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
David Akin update- The Immigration Processing Centre, NAFTA, and the carbon tax details
Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin joins Rob on air to review a few things.
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5/19/2017 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Alberta Labour Laws
Are the NDP about to make drastic changes to the Labour Laws after only 36 days of consultation? Rob is joined by Mike Blanchard with Keep Alberta Working- who says the government should take longer to review things before making changes.
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5/19/2017 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Jason Kenney on the new "United Conservative Party"
Jason Kenney answers some logistics questions regarding the merger of the Wildrose and Progressive Conservatives into one party.
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5/18/2017 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Provincial impaired driving legislation struck down
Rob is joined by Nathan Whitling, Criminal Defense Lawyer at Liberty Law.
"Alberta’s highest court has struck down the province’s impaired driving legislation. The law allowed the province to suspend the licence of suspected drunk drivers as soon as charges are laid and until their case was resolved in court.It was upheld in a lower court." More Here: http://globalnews.ca/news/3461825/albertas-top-court-strikes-down-provincial-impaired-driving-law/
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5/18/2017 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Reactions to the PC Wildrose merger announcement
Rob takes calls on the now iminent merger of conservatives in Alberta.
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5/18/2017 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Carbon rebates clawbacks to desist for deceased
Finance Minister Joe Ceci joins the show to chat about how the NDP is working to combat notices being sent to the family members of people who have died, and asking for their carbon rebates back.
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5/18/2017 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Spruce Grove Fight Club
Rob is joined by Global Reporter Kendra Slugoski who has the story about a "fight club" in Spruce Grove that has left a young man with severe injuries.
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5/17/2017 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Rejected plates
The list of rejected custom plates in Alberta has come out- Rob reviews.
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5/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Should we pay surrogates in Canada?
The Canadian Fertility and Sndrology Society has taken the position that Canada should allow for paid sperm and egg donors and allow surrogate mothers to be compensated.
Dr. Jeff Roberts, President of the CFAS joins Rob.
You can read their statement here:
https://cfas.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CFAS-Position-Statement_Compensation-of-Third-Party-Reproduction11May2017.pdf
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5/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Quebec loves oil
Montreal Economic Institute Senior Researcher Germain Belzile says it is a misconception that all Quebecers hate Alberta oil.
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5/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Changes to Bells and Bussing
Many changes to bus and bell schedules announced by the CBE this week, Rob is first joined by CBE Spokesperson Carrie Edwards, and then by Kids Come First Founder Lisa Davis on the impact of families.
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5/17/2017 • 18 minutes, 3 seconds
Notley on the Transmountain pipeline- who actually gains?
She is pretty proud of her progress on the pipeline heading west- but is that warranted?
Also a call from listener Dan who asks- who stands to gain from the pipeline anyways?
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5/16/2017 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Joy's call
Joy says says we should get cell phone notifications when trains pass by to raise awareness.
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5/16/2017 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Airline Passenger Rights Bill
A BIll of Rights for airline passengers is forthcoming from Transport Minister Marc Garneau.
With Karl Moore, Associate professor Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and Airline Analyst
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5/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Another C-train death
Rob chats about the tragedy at Whitehorn station this morning hearing that a woman has been killed by a ctrain- what does it take to get people to pay attention?
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5/16/2017 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Life on the ground floor: letters from the edge of emergency medicine
Dr. James Maskalyk joins Rob in studio to chat about his experience practicing emergency medicine around the world- and the incredible stories he shares in his new book Life on the ground floor: letters from the edge of emergency medicine
http://www.jamesmaskalyk.com/
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5/15/2017 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Concussions with Dr. Charles Tator
Dr. Tator, Director of the Canadian Concussion Centre at Toronto Western Hospital and University of Toronto joins Rob on air to discuss our changing understanding of the severity of concussions.
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5/15/2017 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
Change of plans with green line has Calgarians seeing red
Seems like the green line is going to take longer, and cost more.
WithNosehill MP Michelle Rempel.
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5/15/2017 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
Cultural appropriation- and writing. With Jonathan Kay.
The discussion about Cultural appropriation continues, now with Jonathan Kay, who just recently resigned as editor of The Walrus Magazine.
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5/15/2017 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Non-athlete concussions
A caller says it's important to pay attention to concussion suffered by non athletes as well.
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5/15/2017 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Space mystery: fast radio bursts
Scientists are trying to find the source of some Fast Radio Bursts received from outer space. Abraham Loeb, Frank B. Baird Jr Professor of Science joins Rob on air to try and make sense of it.
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5/12/2017 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Cultural appropriation: discuss
An editor of Write magazine has resigned his position after starting a discussion about cultural appropriation by saying he doesn't buy the notion.
Christie Blatchford of the National Post shares her thoughts.
You can read her piece here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/christie-blatchford-magazine-editor-the-latest-to-be-silenced-for-the-sin-of-free-speech
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5/12/2017 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Alternative leagues to Hockey Alberta
Controversy at hockey rinks in Alberta as "unsanctioned, alternative" leagues have popped up around Alberta- but Hockey Alberta has sent out a memo condemning these alternate leagues and even saying those who support such leagues could be lose their Hockey Alberta membership.
Rob is joined by an organizer of one such league Brad Layzell, President of Calgary’s PX3 AMP Youth Hockey League.
Hockey Alberta provided a statement but was unable to have anyone join us on air today.
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5/12/2017 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Why we should be wary of Vancouver's Drug Strategy
National Post Columnist Tristin Hopper says safe consumption sites, like those in Vancouver, could be a recipe for disaster.
Read his piece here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/tristin-hopper-vancouvers-drug-strategy-has-been-disaster-be-very-wary-of-emulating-it
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5/12/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Westjet Pilots to Unionize
With Karl Moore, Associate professor Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and Airline Analyst
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5/12/2017 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Comey's fired- but when was the decision made?
With Washington Bureau chief to the Toronto Star Daniel Dale
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5/11/2017 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Arena survey and green line
Some city councillors have conducted a survey to see how Calgarians feel about a new survey project. Councillor Shane Keating joins the show to chat about this, and the green line LRT.
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5/11/2017 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Photo Radar review
The NDP is set to review the practice of photo radar in the province against concerns that it has become a "cash cow" MLA Angela Pitt, Wildrose Shadown Justice Minister joins Rob to chat about it.
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5/11/2017 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Affordable rentals hard to come by
Ron Kneebone from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy has found a massive decline in affordable rentals across Canada, with Calgary coming in last place.
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5/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Nenshi's legal fees being paid off by donations
Rob takes issue with the fact that those donating are receiving tax reciepts.
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5/11/2017 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Down Inside: Thirty Years in Canada's Prison Service
Author Robert Clarke spent over 30 years working for corrections Canada in many different roles, his new book shares what he saw in that time. Down Inside: Thirty Years in Canada's Prison Service
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5/10/2017 • 18 minutes, 24 seconds
Should you give money to panhandlers?
It seems that there are more panhandlers in Calgary recently- should you give them a few bucks or just move on? With Mark Horvath, co-founder of the Invisible People project.
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5/10/2017 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Trump fires Comey
With Global News Washington Correspondent Jackson Proskow
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5/10/2017 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds
BC election results
With Conservative political analyst Alise Mills.
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5/10/2017 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
2016 breaks record for anti-semitism
With National Director for B'nai Brith's League for Human Rights, Amanda Hohmann.
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5/9/2017 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
Addiction Recovery Centre in Windsor Park?
A Calgary man wants to convert his home into a recovery centre for former addicts after having gone through the process himself, much to the ire of some of his neighbours. Rob is joined by Ved Ran.
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5/9/2017 • 17 minutes, 17 seconds
What is the "infrastructure bank" and why is it going to Toronto?
What is this "infrastructure bank" thing making headlines and what impact will it have, and why is it going to be in Toronto?
Andrew Coyne from postmedia joins Rob to offer his explanation.
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5/9/2017 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
The Moderators
Facebook says they are hiring some 3,000 more moderators to police what makes it to timelines. Who are these moderators? What do they see?
With Film-maker and Director Ciaran Cassidy who made a short doc about what social media moderators looks like and how they are trained.
https://fieldofvision.org/the-moderators
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5/8/2017 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Dover resident speaks out after getting no help from authorities
Jenny Crowhurst has a dizzying story to tell about dealing with seemingly homeless drug addicts occupying a truck in her alley, and how police are seemingly helpless to do anything about it.
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5/8/2017 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
Self driving cars might be closer than you think- and they will be electric
Oil is about to be disrupted, hard.
With Best-selling author of the book Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation" Tony Seba.
https://www.rethinkx.com/
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5/8/2017 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
Kelly Oxford
Kelly Oxford joins Rob to chat about her new book When you find out the world is against you and other funny memories about awful moments
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5/5/2017 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Robots for "comfort"-should they be banned outright?
Just because we could doesn't mean we should, or does it? Should Robots for sex be banned?
With Dr. Kate Devlin, Computing Department University of London
Read her piece here
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5/5/2017 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Scientology facilities hold ppl against their will
A group of facilities in Tenessee run by the church of Scientology have been closed after some patients have been held there against their will. With editor of the Underground Bunker and Author of the "Unbreakable Miss Lovely" Tony Ortega.
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5/5/2017 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Jason Kenney ruminates on 2 years of NDP and more
Jason Kenney calls into Rob's show to share some thoughts.
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5/5/2017 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Reflecting on 2 years of an NDP govt
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5/5/2017 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Marijuana and driving- and Marijuana in the city
With Councillor Jim Stevenson
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5/4/2017 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
recalled gin party!
Some gin is being recalled for being too alcoholic.... and this is a problem how? With National Post Reporter Jake Edminston
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5/4/2017 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Not Guilty of mischief- woman who gave pig water on way to slaughter
An activist gained notoriety by being charged with mischief for giving a pig water on it's way to the slaughterhouse- she has been found not guilty.
Camille Labchuk, BA, JD Executive Director Animal Justice
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5/4/2017 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
Secondary Suites in Calgary
Councillors Druh Farrell and Brian Pincott have done a study to see how the council votes on secondary suites, find no rhyme, no reason.
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5/4/2017 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
Another example of poor customer service on a plane
This time Delta airlines holds the conch as a perfect example of zero respect for paying customers.
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5/4/2017 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Daddy of Five and child exploitation
With Jack Marshall President and Founder of ProEthics, he is an ethics trainer, speaker, and consultant, he used to teach legal ethics and has practiced criminal law in Massachusetts.
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5/3/2017 • 32 minutes, 37 seconds
Swan Hills is next
Caller Steve says the provincial government isn't doing enough to prevent another disaster like Fort McMurray, and Swan Hill could be next.
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5/3/2017 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Tany Yao
MLA Tany Yao on the year of recovery in Fort McMurray.
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5/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce check in
Rob invites Alexis Foster, Executive Director of Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce check in on the recovery of the city's economy since the fire.
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5/3/2017 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Caillou and other offensive children's programming
With National Post's Tristin Hopper.
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5/2/2017 • 24 minutes
Changes to impaired drivers legislation
Could the police come to your house and test you for drinking- after you are finished driving and have spent time at home, and charge you with impaired driving?
With Calgary Defense Lawyer Dale Fedorchuk
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5/2/2017 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Senator Don Meredith- callers
The Senate Ethics Committee is recommending Senator Don Meredith be expelled. Rob chats about the issues and takes some calls
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5/2/2017 • 20 minutes, 14 seconds
Bernie Guindon and Satan's Choice Motorcycle Gang
Author of the new book "Hard Road" Peter Edwards joins Rob to share the story.
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5/1/2017 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Non-Catholics in Catholic Schools in Sask
The Saskatchewan gov't has invoked a notwithstanding clause to resist attempts to remove non-catholics from catholic schools. Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter David Baxter explains.
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5/1/2017 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
House Rules and Limited Debate
With Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill Michelle Rempel.
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5/1/2017 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds
The Olympics- yay! or nay!?
Christopher Dempsey, co-author of "No Boston Olympics: How and Why Smart Cities Are Passing On the Torch," joins Rob to chat about details released todayconcerning a potential bid for Calgary to host the Olympic games.
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5/1/2017 • 22 minutes, 18 seconds
13 Reasons....
Producer Katie Thompson joins Rob on air to share some of her thoughts on the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why.
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4/28/2017 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Let's talk about teen suicide
The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has some school boards warning parents from allowing their children to watch it alone.
Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and advocate joins Rob to share her thoughts on the program, and how much teen suicide is discussed.
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4/28/2017 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Kenney in the polls
Kenney may not be helping the standing of the PC party. Quito MaggiPresident of Mainstreet research, joins the show.
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4/28/2017 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Sex-selective abortions in Canada?
Some parts of India have a high prevalence of sex-selective abortions. Does this follow new immigrants to Canada? Some Indian women seem to be giving birth to more boys than girls.
Susitha Wanagaratne co-authored a study about the issue, she is a post-doctoral research fellow at St. Michael's Hospital.
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4/27/2017 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Into the Fire
Three Fort McMurray firefighters join Rob to chat about their book, "Into The Fire" detailing their experience dealing with the beast.
https://www.amazon.ca/Into-Fire-Fight-Save-McMurray-ebook/dp/B01MY695EV/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1493327682&sr=1-1&keywords=into+the+fire
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4/27/2017 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
NAFTA
What can Trump legally do to NAFTA? What happens if the States pull out? Why is free trade important?
With International Trade Attorney Scott Lincicome.
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4/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
The fallout of O'leary's exit and what is next in the conservative race
With AM 640 host Matt Gurney.
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4/27/2017 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Decriminalize all drugs
Donald Macpherson Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions Simon Fraser University says drug controls are failing us. Time for a new approach.
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4/26/2017 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
NAFTA, lumber, trade, and Oleary drops out
With David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
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4/26/2017 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
Jason Mewes
The Calgary Expo is this weekend!
Jason Mewes, Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob, and more joins Rob ahead of his appearance in Calgary this weekend!
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4/25/2017 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Obesity as a chronic disease
The Canadian Obesity Network says it is time to recognize obesity as a disease in order to improve supports. Dr. Arya Sharma with the Canadian Obesity Network, Chair in Obesity Research and Management joins Rob to chat about how obesity behaves like a chronic disease.
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4/25/2017 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
The Saddledome is just not enough for our purposes...
Caller Jerry calls in and shares his viewpoint that the Saddledome "busting at the seams" and the need for a new arena ASAP.
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4/25/2017 • 3 minutes, 47 seconds
Ken King on Plan B
Ken King in studio with Rob chatting about the Victoria Park Option- or "Plan B"
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4/25/2017 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
Canada just can't make immunization targets- Why?
Colin Busby, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe institute joins Rob on air to chat about the immunization targets that Canada, and Alberta simply can't seem to it.
His piece here: https://www.cdhowe.org/intelligence-memos/colin-busby-who-blame-insufficient-vaccination-coverage-among-canadian-children
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4/24/2017 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Why is it so hard to revoke a license, even after killing someone
National Post Columnist Chris Selley joins Rob on air to chat about driving in Canada, and how Canada deals with those who drive dangerously.
You can read his piece here
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/chris-selley-if-driving-is-a-privilege-why-is-it-so-hard-to-revoke
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4/24/2017 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Plan B on a new arena
A report is expected this Monday with details of what a Victoria Park Arena could look like in Calgary.
Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joins Rob to chat about it.
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4/21/2017 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Young women as the "breadwinners" of the family
An increasing number of young women are out earning their partners, how is this making them feel? Ashley Ford, Editors feature of Refinery 29.
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4/21/2017 • 12 minutes
The Inescapability of the Carbon Tax
A new paper says that the Carbon tax is coming, we better get used to it- and be smart about it.
Denis McConaghy, former Executive Vice-President of Corporate Development at TransCanada Corporation. Previously, he was Executive Vice-President, Pipeline Strategy and Development.
You can see his paper here: http://bit.ly/2od0ZBY
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4/21/2017 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
The catholic school system and the constitution
How a ruling in Saskatchewan stating that non-catholic students will not be funded in catholic schools next year could affect Catholic Schools in Alberta. Luke Fevin, co-founder of APUPIL (Albertan Parents for Unbiased Public Inclusive Learning.)
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4/21/2017 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Vaping, harm reduction and Bill S-5
David Sweanor, expert on tobacco policy and public health joins Rob to chat about vaping in Canada.
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4/21/2017 • 17 minutes, 9 seconds
Today is 420
Rob talks all things 420.
Myths and legalizing marijuana.
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4/21/2017 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Scotland... a province of Canada?
Rob talks to Canadian author Ken McGoogan about why Scotland should be a Canadian province.
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4/20/2017 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Marijuana talks
Rob talks with Professor Anindya Sen, from the University of Waterloo, about privatizing marijuana sales.
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4/20/2017 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
The world post smart phones
Rob chats with Matt Weinberger, tech reporter with Business Insider, about what our world will look like post smart phones.
... it is hard to believe!
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4/20/2017 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Who really pays corporate income tax?
Rob chats with Ken McKenzie, Professor of Economics and Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the U of C, about his report released today. They discuss who is really paying for corporate income tax? And who pays the most when corporate taxes go up?
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4/20/2017 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
Defund private schools says 67% in new poll
Duncan Kinney, Progress Alberta joins Rob to chat about a poll that reveals 67% feel private schools should be defunded as well as the new call for a change for public education.
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4/19/2017 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Todd Mcfarlane!
Todd Mcfarlane, the creator of the comic Spawn, founder of image comics, Mcfarlane toys- and more joins Rob on air ahead of his appearance at the Calgary Comic Expo.
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4/19/2017 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Cities should sell off their hydro and invest in transit
Steven Robins, joint MBA and Master of Public Policy Candidate at Harvard University joins Rob to chat about how cities should sell off their electricity assets in order to invest in transit.
https://cdhowe.org/public-policy-research/surge-capacity-selling-city-owned-electricity-distributors-meet-broader-municipal-infrastructure
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4/19/2017 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
The question of Dairy industry and protectionism
Rob addresses President Trump's recent comments about the Canadian dairy industry.
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4/19/2017 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Polygamy and the law in Canada
Canada has a law prohibiting polygamy, but the first time it has ever been applied is in a trial starting today in Cranbrook BC.
Carrisa Mathen is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa.
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4/18/2017 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
That flames loss...
It's the game everyone's talking about that nobody wants to talk about.
Do the refs have it out for the Flames? Jock Wilson weighs in.
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4/18/2017 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Crimes on Facebook Live
This week's shooting is not the first time crimes have been live broadcasted or posted online through social media. Kurt Wagner, Social Media Editor at recode.net joins Rob to chat about what sort of controls could be implemented to avoid these things going viral.
Read his piece here.
https://www.recode.net/2017/4/17/15327502/facebook-live-murder-shooting-shut-down
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4/18/2017 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
"Facebook Killer" search ends
Rob is joined by Global National Reporter Jackson Proskow with an update on the end of the search for the facebook killer.
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4/18/2017 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
New NASA findings
Nathalie Ouellette, Queen's University astronomer, shares some new discoverys about Saturns moon.
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4/13/2017 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Safe consumption sites
Leslie Hill, Executive director of HIV Community Link, chats about safe consuption sites in Calgary.
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4/13/2017 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Wayne's Call
Listener Wayne called in to the Rob Breakenridge show today to share his opinion of safe drug use sites. He says that if we set up places for people to use- youth will not understand how dangerous drugs are. What do you think of safe consumption sites? Should Calgary be looking into it as an option to help the opioid crisis?Listen to the whole segment here.
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4/13/2017 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
untied.com
Jeremy Cooperstock, electrical and computer engineering professor at McGill University and the man behind Untied.com, chats about his opinions on the United Airlines issue and his parody website.
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4/13/2017 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
More on the marijuana Legislation
Neil Boyd, Professor and Director of the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, shares his opinons on the marijuana Legislation.
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4/13/2017 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Marijuana Legislation: Bill overview
Justin Ling, VICE News, gives us an overview of the marijuana Legislation.
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4/13/2017 • 16 minutes, 52 seconds
Easter: why the weekend changes every year
Patrick Cain, Global National Online Journalist, talks about how the date of Easter works.
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4/12/2017 • 18 minutes, 40 seconds
You scared us Angela!
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4/12/2017 • 1 minute, 31 seconds
Will there be a war between North Korea and the US?
Wenran Jiang is a Political science professor at the University of Alberta and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington. He chats about North Korea and the potential of a war with the United States.
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4/12/2017 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Current privacy laws
Jill Clayton, Information and Privacy Commissioner, is on to chat about the right to access information in Alberta.
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4/12/2017 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
Malala Yousafzai became an honorary Canadian
Hear clips from Malala Yousafzai speach at Parliment Hill today as she became an honorary Canadian citizen.
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4/12/2017 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Abortion and Holocaust comparison
Pro-life group defends school presentation comparing abortion to the Holocaust. Joel Soodsma, from Red Deer and Area Pro Life, shares his groups opinions.
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4/12/2017 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Hockey Talk
Playoff season is nigh. Rob connects with Postmedia Sports Columnist Scott Stinson.
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4/11/2017 • 21 minutes, 9 seconds
Turmeric IV Treatment
Woman dies after taking turmeric IV to treat eczema... Former naturopathic doctor and "natural health expert", Britt Marie Hermes, weighs in.
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4/11/2017 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
United Airlines situation
Everything Untied.
Opinions, thoughts and a View from the Wing with Gary Leff.
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4/11/2017 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Parking in Calgary
Producer Andrea Montgomery joins Rob to rant about how heavy handed she thinks parking restrictions are in Calgary. She asks some questions of the Director of Calgary Roads Troy Mcleod.
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4/11/2017 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Gender categories are gone
There will be no more gender categories at the MTV awards!
Founder/Publisher -Women and Hollywood & Co-Founder/Artistic Director - Athena Film Festival, Melissa Silverstein, has some insight.
@melsil
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4/10/2017 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
LETTERMAN: The Last Giant of the Night
Interview with Jason Zinoman, Author of “Letterman the last giant of late night” and comedy critic for the NYT.
LETTERMAN: The Last Giant of the Night: https://www.amazon.ca/Letterman-Last-Giant-Late-Night/dp/0062377213
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/10/books/review/letterman-biography-jason-zinoman.html
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4/10/2017 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
"Snack shamed"
A Calgary mom says, her Autistic son was "snack shamed" for bringing banana bread to school.
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4/10/2017 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Syrian chemical attack
Rob chats about Syrian chemical attack.
Hear what Prime Minister, Justine Trudeau, had to say about the situation.
Did Russia know in advance of the Syrian chemical attack?
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4/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
United Airlines overbooking flights
United Airlines focibly removed a passenger from an overbooked flight.
Passenger rights advocate incoming, Gabor Lukacs, shares his opinion.
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4/10/2017 • 13 minutes, 16 seconds
Dana Larsen in studio
Marijuana Activist, the prince of pot, Dana Larsen is in town to give out some seeds as part of his Overgrow Canada Tour.
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4/7/2017 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
Interprovincial trade
Trevor Tombe, Economist and fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary joins Rob to chat about the Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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4/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Reacting to American missile strike
Rob is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer Vice President of Research at the Foundation for defense of democracies.
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4/7/2017 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
RCMP admits to cellphone surveillance
Privacy Lawyer David Fraser joins Rob to chat about how the RCMP admitted this week to have surveillance devices capable of taking data from cell phones.
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4/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Syria and chemical weapons- is the west paying attention? Are we going to do something?
Terry Glavin of the National Post joins Rob to chat about how the reaction of the states has changed in this attack.
His column here: http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/terry-glavin-syrias-children-die-choking-the-west-tut-tuts-briefly-and-moves-on-this-is-now-normal
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4/6/2017 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
Mosque at 8th and 8th closes due to connections to radicalized individuals
A Downtown Calgary Mosque has decided to close its doors and move to a new fresh location after being unable to shake its ties to radicalization. Imam Navaid Aziz joins Rob to chat about their decision.
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4/6/2017 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Social assistance caseload numbers are up in Alberta- drastically
Ron Kneebone, Economist in the school of public policy at the University of Calgary
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4/6/2017 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Flour recall becomes more complicated
The Robin Hood Flour recall has been expanded, and could potentially become more complicated still. Scott Lougheed, PhD candidate in the School of Environmental Studies at Queen's University.
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4/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
The tone deaf Pepsi Ad
A Pepsi ad released this week featuring Kendall Jenner has promptly been pulled for being "socially tone deaf" Washington Post Reporter Tracy Jan has been following the story.
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4/5/2017 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Uber as public transit option
The Town of Innisfil in Ontario has invited Uber to come to town to fill the need for public transit.
Mayor Gord Wauchope explains.
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4/5/2017 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Alberta fares poorly on society report card
The Conference Board of Canada has ranked Alberta with a "C" on their society report card that weighs things like: wage gaps, poverty, life satisfaction, unemployment and more.
Conference Board Chief Economist Craig Alexander.
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4/5/2017 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Notley responds to Kenney's comments on GSA'a
Rob warns that Jason Kenney and the Conservative Party would do well to avoid social issues. He plays audio from Premier Notley chatting about GSA clubs.
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4/5/2017 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Chemical Weapons in Syria
Rob plays some audio from President Trump as well as UN Ambassador Nikki Haley regarding Syria's chemical weapon attack.
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4/5/2017 • 10 minutes
Elementary School Rankings
The Fraser Institute has released a report card for elementary schools in Alberta that shows some struggling. Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute School Performance Studies Director.
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4/4/2017 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
O' Canada- the lyrics debate moves to the Senate
The House of Commons may have decided to change the lyrics to Oh Canada- but the senate isn't sure they will allow that to pass. Senator Michael Macdonald joins Rob on air to discuss.
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4/4/2017 • 18 minutes, 55 seconds
NHL isn't going to the Olympics, but Ovechkin might
Rob invites Editor of Puck Daddy Sports blog on Yahoo Sports Greg Wychynski to chat about the NHL's decision to pull out of the next Winter Olympics- and which players aren't taking it so well.
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4/4/2017 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Rob's thoughts on the Ken King interview
Danielle Smith had Calgary Sports and Entertainment and Calgary Flames Prsident CEO Ken King on her show earlier today. Rob plays some clips from their conversation and shares his thoughts.
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4/4/2017 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
SpaceX Reusable Rockets and Elon Musk
With Ashlee Vance, Author of Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest For a Fantastic Future.
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4/3/2017 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
No NHL at the Olympics
As announced today- no NHL players will partake in the next Winter Olympics. Does this change your interest level in the Winter Games? Are you excited for the change? Should Calgary still consider an Olympic Bid?
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4/3/2017 • 4 minutes, 13 seconds
The 'Grabher' License Plate Controversy Continues
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is asking the Nova Scotia Government to reinstate a personalized license plate that read 'Grabher' to one, Lorne Grabher.
John Carpay, President of the JCCF joins Rob.
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4/3/2017 • 15 minutes, 30 seconds
More on the arena: Will the Flames leave Calgary?
Will the Flames leave Calgary? Is the thought of losing the Flames enough to spur Calgarians to action to demand a new arena? Or is the threat of losing the team distasteful? Co-author of "Field of Schemes" Neil DeMause joins Rob to chat about how other cities have worked towards new facilities.
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4/3/2017 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds
That house in Victoria Park
That boarded up house sitting in the middle of the parking lot in Victoria Park has been there with an uncertain future for so long it is no longer structurally sound. What now? Cynthia Klaassen, President, Calgary Heritage Initiative Society
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3/30/2017 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
The case of the suspended attempeted-breastfeeding columnist
National Post Columnist Jen Gerson joins us from her maternity leave to chat about the case of suspended Globe and Mail columnist Leah McLaren, who tried to breastfeed a stranger's baby.
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3/30/2017 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Corporate Welfare Announcement for Ford Canada
Aaron Wudrick Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Foundation says the money given to Ford Canada is "ludicrous" as they are a profitable business.
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3/30/2017 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
Brad Wall's invitation to companies
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is inviting companies to move to Saskatchewan from Alberta. Scott Crockatt, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
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3/30/2017 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
Sixty-two year old doctor hikes 700 km by himself.
Dr. William Hanlon hikes 700km by himslef. Rob goes into detail about Hanlon's adventure.
http://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/Cochrane-doctor-travels-to-Siberia-for-greater-good-20170323
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3/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Jason Kenney GSA controversy
Rob chats about some comments Jason Kenney has made that is landing him in hot water regarding GSA clubs in schools.
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3/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Confessions of a Self Loathing Tory
Scott Gilmore a columnist with Macleans weighs in on the unite the right campaign.
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/confessions-of-a-self-loathing-tory/
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3/29/2017 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
Half Ice for Wee Players says Hockey Canada
Rob welcomes to the show Corey Mcnabb, Director of Hockey Program Development for Hockey Canada.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3337006/hockey-canada-to-make-smaller-ice-surfaces-mandatory-for-youngest-kids-games/
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3/28/2017 • 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Cow-less milk and Chicken-less eggs
Isha Datar, Executive Director of New Harvest, a research group that seeks to create eggs and milk without the need of cows and chickens.
http://www.new-harvest.org/
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3/28/2017 • 21 minutes, 8 seconds
Calgary Next part 2
Rob speaks with Ward 8 City Councillor Evan Woolley about Mayor Nenshi's comments regarding Calgary Next and then takes calls from listeners.
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3/28/2017 • 19 minutes, 10 seconds
Calgary Next part 1
Rob plays audio from Mayor Nenshi who says Calgary Next is "dead" and then from Ken Kind who connected with Newstalk sports reporter Dave Rower to react.
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3/28/2017 • 21 minutes, 3 seconds
AIMco tampering
Wildrose MLA for Brooks-Strathmore Derek Fildebrandt joins Rob to chat about the allegations that the NDP are tampering with Alberta Investments Management business decisions.
More Here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3338869/wildrose-accuses-ndp-of-interfering-with-alberta-investments/?sf66220596=1
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3/28/2017 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
A "Back Door" for WhatsApp
The London terrorist from last week sent a message through Whatsapp just before he began his rampage, and authorities are frustrated that they cannot read it due to encryption.
Dr. David Murakami Wood, associate professor in the Queen's University Department of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Surveillance Studies joins Rob to chat about the conundrum of security vs privacy.
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3/27/2017 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Photo Radar "Double Jeopardy?"
An Edmonton man has received two photo radar tickets from the same road, two minutes apart.
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3/27/2017 • 19 minutes, 32 seconds
Budgets Between Borders
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall continue to share words over the provincial border regarding their respective budgets.
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3/27/2017 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Marijuana Stocks are Soaring
After an announcement and a set date for marijuana legalization stocks in medical marijuana companies are up. Cam Battley, Senior VP of Aurora Medical Marijuana Growers joins Rob to chat about how his company is being affected, and the future for marijuana distribution.
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3/27/2017 • 21 minutes, 44 seconds
GSA's some schools are still holding out
A few schools are still fighting the provincial government's order to allow Gay Straight Alliance clubs for students.
John Carpay, President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is representing Pastor Brian Coldwell.
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3/24/2017 • 21 minutes, 32 seconds
Keystone XL- now with presidential approval!
Trump has approved the Keystone XL pipeline.
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3/24/2017 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
The story of the stolen truck discovered at Pick n Pull
We touch base with Global News reporter Jenna Freeman who is in the midst of chasing the story of a truck stolen four months ago and then found at Pick n Pull.
Our listeners then weigh in, including a man who says he is friends with the rightful owner of the truck and has been by to see the vehicle in question.
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3/23/2017 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
When extinction is no longer the end
Scientifically speaking, science might be pretty close to being able to bring back extinct species. But just because we COULD doesn't mean that we SHOULD.
With Dr. Joseph Bennett, Assistant Professor in the Institute of Environmental Science and Department of Biology at Carleton University.
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3/23/2017 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Andrew Potter resigns from Mcgill
Andrew Potter wrote a controversial column recently regarding Quebec society and was met with backlash for his opinion. This culminating in him resigning from Mcgill.Chris Selley from the National Post joins Rob to chat about why this matters so much to academia.
His piece here: http://news.nationalpost.com/news/chris-selley-at-mcgill-quebecs-ultra-sensitivity-meets-academic-cowardice-with-andrew-potters-resignation
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3/23/2017 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Photos of Serenity published. Will there ever be justice?
Paula Simons from the Edmonton Journal joins Rob to chat about the decision to publish photos of Serenity, a four year old girl who died while under kinship care. You can see the newest story here.
We chatted with Paula Simons back in November when Serenity's name was released.
And even before that, when the tragic report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate was released showing two children had died.
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3/23/2017 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
"Women's studies" Course controversy
Controversy continues around a course named "Women's Studies" at a Pembina HIlls Public School, acting superintendent David Garbutt joins Rob and then listeners weigh in.
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3/23/2017 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
The federal budget digest
With University of Calgary Professor of Economics and Fellow in the School of Public Policy Trevor Tombe.
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3/22/2017 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
The cost of watching sports at the bar
Certain cable providers are looking to hike the price to bars looking to show sports content to their patrons- a move that could be extremely costly to bar owners, and then to customers. Scott Stinson, National Post Sports columnist.
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3/22/2017 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
"Full Counter Terrorism Investigation"
The U.K. Parliament Attack today is being investigated as a terrorist attack in London. MIchael Zekulin, PhD expert on terrorism and radicalization, teaches political science at University of Calgary.
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3/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
an update from London
We connect with Monika Kennedy, London Correspondent to the German BILD news just before 1pm mountain for an update.
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3/22/2017 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
World Happiness Report
Canada is the 7th happiest country for 2017 according to the annual World Happiness Report. Co-author, economist, and Co director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research John Halliwell.
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3/21/2017 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Ice Ghosts- the story of Erebus and Terror
Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author Paul Watson joins Rob to chat about his new book Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition
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3/21/2017 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
Tanning bed ban, what tanning bed ban?
Two years ago the Skin Cancer Precention Act was passed in Alberta legislature- but it has yet to be enacted, Evie Eshpeter, Policy and Health Promotion Team of the Canadian Cancer Society.
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3/21/2017 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
High Heels in the Workplace
The debate over forcing women to wear heels as restaurant servers continues in Ontario and BC but should this conversation go beyond just restaurant jobs?
Julia Nugent, Catalyst Research Centre for Corporate Practice Vice President and Centre Leader.
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3/20/2017 • 16 minutes, 57 seconds
Stem Cells may not fix everything
Stem cell treatments seem to be touted as the cure to every ailment these days, but 3 women have found otherwise after becoming blind due to a stem cell injection. Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy and Research Director in the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta shares his thoughts.
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3/20/2017 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
The case of the coin toss- and a question of ice time
It is playoff season for minor hockey and a nail biter of a game in the Bantam AA has been decided via coin toss because of a lack of ice time.
Rob chats with listeners to get their thoughts.
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3/20/2017 • 19 minutes, 17 seconds
What next? With former PC MLA and Minister Thomas Lukaszuk
So what happens next to the PC party? Former MLA, Minister and long time PC'er Thomas Lukaszuk has given up his party membership.
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3/20/2017 • 13 minutes
Brian Jean on uniting the right
Leader of the Wildrose Party Brian Jean joins Rob on air to chat about Jason Kenney's win as PC leader. He is set to meet with Mr. Kenney later today to discuss the possibility of a merger of the parties.
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3/20/2017 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
People are having less sex says study. What!? WHY!?
Dr. Jean Twenge has done a study that finds people are having less sex. She is the author of Generation Me as well as a professor of psychology at San Diego State University.
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3/17/2017 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
The Foster System - Part 3 - Listener stories and reactions
Texts and calls flood in as Rob chats about the foster system, many texters say that stability is the bext thing for children and one birth father talks about his struggle to reunite with his own who entered the system.
Part 1, the story of the BC boy here: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/part-1-foster-children-concerns
Part 2: a Calgary perspective here: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/the-foster-system-part-2-how-it-looks-in-calgary
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3/17/2017 • 21 minutes, 54 seconds
The Foster System- Part 2- How it looks in Calgary
Rob chats with a Calgary woman who has fostered over 20 children and asks about her experience dealing with the system.
Part 1, the story of the BC boy here: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/part-1-foster-children-concerns
Part 3: listeners call in and share their own stories
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3/17/2017 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
The Foster System -Part 1- A boy in BC
Concerns are being raised about the foster care system's way of returning children to their biological parents after the story of a very stressed 9 year old, seemingly un willing and not ready to return to his mother surfaced in BC.
Rumina Daya, the reporter in the story joins Rob.
Part 2: a Calgary perspective here: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/the-foster-system-part-2-how-it-looks-in-calgary
Part 3: listeners call in and share their own stories
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3/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
The soda tax follow up with the Canadian Beverage Association
Yesterday we had a chat about the benefits of taxing sugarry drinks according to the Canadian Diabetes Society. Today another persepective as we hear from The President of the Canadian Beverage Association, Jim Goetz.
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3/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Debt and deficits. Derek Fildebrandts's take on the budget
Wildrose Finance Criticand MLA for Brooks-Strathmore Derek Fildebrandt with his take on the provincial budget.
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3/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Should parental leave benefits be changed? And how so?
A new study suggests that parental leave benefits in Canada are leaving out many women and families.
Study Author and Carleton University Assistant Professor of Political Management Jennifer Robson joins Rob to explain.
http://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/15/study-says-liberals-should-consider-overhaul-of-parental-leave-benefits/
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3/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Health and Economic Impants of Taxing Sugary Drinks
New Canadian research suggests that a sugary drinks tax could save 13,000 lives and even raise $43 billion over the course of 25 years. News story here
Rob is joined by Senior Leader of Government Relations for Diabetes Canada, Jake Reid.
You can check out the report itself here:
http://stream1.newswire.ca/media/2017/03/16/20170316_C7975_PDF_EN_909559.pdf
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3/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
An alternative budget
Ahead of the provincial budget announcement a group of independent researchers and economists have released an alternative option.
Robin Shaban, economist and independent policy analyst, joins Rob to chat through their recommendations.
Check it out at www.albertabudget.ca
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3/16/2017 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
A visit from the commissioner and the new arena talk that comes with it
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was in Calgary yesterday. He had a few things to say about replacing the Saddledome...
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3/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Time for a guys' night- it could be a matter of life and death
Hey guys (and girls too) it's probably a great idea for you to make time for your friends.
Studies show that loneliness can be worse for men than smoking and drinking when it comes to premature death. Rob is joined by Billy Baker from the Boston Globe who looked into this.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2017/03/09/the-biggest-threat-facing-middle-age-men-isn-smoking-obesity-loneliness/k6saC9FnnHQCUbf5mJ8okL/story.html
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3/15/2017 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Teaching your kids to deal with bullies
Israel Kalman has been a school psychologist since 1978, he is the author of a blog called resilience to bullying, and you can check out his website here. He says the best way to deal with bullies is to teach your kids how to deal with aggressors, rather than teaching kids to "play nice."
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3/15/2017 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Accountability in municipal politics
Although there is hardly any party politics in Canada at the municipal level, and elected officials tend to get re-elected. What does the lengthening of municipal council terms mean for Canada's cities? Anthony Sayers, Professor of Political Science and Fellow at the School of Public Policy co-authored a new report:
http://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Policy-Responsiveness-Sayers-Lucas.pdf
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3/15/2017 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Carbon rebate controversy
Finance Minister Joe Ceci tells Rob Breakenridge the Canada Revenue Agency erred in asking for the families of deceased Albertans to return their carbon rebate cheques.
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3/15/2017 • 20 minutes
Callers and texters on bullying in Alberta schools and how to defend your kids
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3/14/2017 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Father who stood up to daughter's bullies facing assault charges
Kris Beeby joins Rob on air to recount how he had a little chat with some bullies who were bothering his daughter, and wound up with assault charges,
More on the story here:
http://www.newstalk770.com/2017/03/14/195269/?sc_ref=facebook
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3/14/2017 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
The Unmade Bed- men and women in the 21st century
Stephen Marche, author of The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth About Men and Women in the 21st Century.
A chat about manhood, equality, the neo-patriarchy, and who is doing the dishes at your house.
http://www.stephenmarche.com/
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3/14/2017 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Minister Sarah Hoffman on her "sewer rats" comment and paid plasma donations
Just because it rhymes, doesn't mean it is a great thing to say. Minister Sarah Hoffman apologizes for her "sewer rats" comment in the house and chats about Alberta's move to ban paid plasma donations.
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3/14/2017 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Those blinky lights MIGHT BE ALIENS
Harvard scientists say that some blinking lights or Fast Radio Bursts out in the universe just might be from aliens "sailing." Rob is joined by Professor Abraham Loeb, Frank N Naird Jr Professor of Science at Harvard.
More:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a25609/fast-radio-bursts-alien-space-travel/
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3/13/2017 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Scaachi Koul- One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter
Rob has author, social media commentator and writer for Buzz Feed Scaachi Koul in studio to chat about her first book, One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter http://scaachi.com/odwabdanotwm
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3/13/2017 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Body checking ban means much fewer injuries in Peewee hockey
A U of C study has found that the bodychecking ban imposed in 2012 in pee wee hockey has made a drastic difference in reducing injuries.
Researcher Kathryn Schneider, Assistant Professor and clinician Scientist in the Spot Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary joins Rob.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3303740/body-checking-ban-in-pee-wee-means-fewer-concussions-u-of-c-study/
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3/13/2017 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
The Emerys- Canadian Cannabis Activists
Last week police across Canada raided Cannabis Culture shops. Jodie and Marc Emery were arrested, they join Rob to chat about it.
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3/13/2017 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Tom Jackson on the Parks Canada decision to disallow filming
Parks Canada has rejected the filming of a movie in Banff on the basis that it depicted an aboriginal gang leader which may be viewed as unfavourable. The actor playing that role, Canadian Icon Tom Jackson, joins Rob to share what he thinks of it.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3296096/parks-canada-rejects-movie-to-be-shot-in-banff-and-jasper-after-seeing-plot/
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3/9/2017 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Court backlogs, triage system, and zombie laws
With U of A law prof Steven Penney.
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3/9/2017 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Public sector workers making more in Alberta
Alberta government employees make 7.9% more than comparable private sector workers according to a new study from the Fraser Report. Rob is joined by Fraser Institute Director of Fiscal Studies Charles Lammam.
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3/9/2017 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Marijuana dispensaries raided
Police have been raiding "Cannabis Culture" marijuna dispensaries across the country yesterday and today. Dana Larsen, marijuana Activist.
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3/9/2017 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
The Atheist Muslim
Rob is joined by Ali Rizvi, Author of "The Atheist Muslim: A Journey From Religion to Reason."
https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason/dp/1250094445
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3/8/2017 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Daylight savings time- and the cost on energy consumption
The C.D. Howe institute has come out with a report showing how Daylight Savings Time affects energy consumption.
Rob is joined by C.D. Howe fellow-in-residence and PHD candidate in thew Department of Economics at the U of C, Blake Shaffer.
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3/8/2017 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Tax funded private schools
Should the government cease providing support for private schools? Public Interest Alberta is recommending just that, Public Interest Alberta Board Chair Larry Booi joins Rob to explain why.
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3/8/2017 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Maternity leave and EI benefits
Rob discusses mat leave and EI benefits with callers. Is the maximum EI allowance enough to encourage Canadians to procreate?
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3/8/2017 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
MS Liberation Treatment
A new Canadian study has seemingly showed a controversial MS therapy to be ineffective. Dr. Mark Freedman, Professor of Neurology at the University of Ottawa shares his thoughts.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3295904/controversial-liberation-therapy-treatment-not-effective-in-ms-patients-canadian-study/
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3/8/2017 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Know your rights
Two cases have been thrown out due to the rights of the suspected drunk driver being violated. Rob invites Ottawa Criminal Lawyer Solomon Friedman on air to chat about why it is important to defend rights of the accused, and for those accused to know their rights.
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/police-violated-suspected-drunk-drivers-rights-by-weighing-her-during-breath-test-judge
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3/7/2017 • 22 minutes, 47 seconds
The "Red Pill" part 4- last thoughts, feminism,
A few last thoughts on the Red Pill controversy with International Women's Day tomorrow. Sophie Gregoire taking flack, Emma Watson taking flack, and Rob takes a caller.
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3/7/2017 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
The "Red Pill" Part 3- Legitimate concerns for men and the red pill
Justin Trottier, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Equality joins Rob to talk about why the Red Pill film is being screened tomorrow and what sort of issues men are facing.
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3/7/2017 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
The "Red Pill" part 2- What is the Red Pill Movement and Men's Rights Activists?
Rebecca Reid, Columnist for the Daily Telegraph joins Rob to explain what the Red Pill Movement is about, what is in The Red Pill movie, and to chat about Men's Rights Activism.
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3/7/2017 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
The "Red Pill" part 1- political entanglements
Rob chats about how Maxime Bernier seemingly unwittingly wandered into the "Red Pill" controversy with a meme this week as well as the connection of the Wildrose Party to the University Wildrose Association.
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3/7/2017 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Noted comic book collection with extremely rare editions to be sold
Jon Burke is a Connecticut Attorney- and also a noted collector of rare comic books who is preparing to auction off his impressive collection.
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3/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
What Canadians think about women in politics
Abacus Research and Equal Voice Canada have conducted a survey to see how Canadians feel about women in politics and if Canadians think that parity is forthcoming.
Grace Lore, Senior Researcher at Equal Voice Canada.
More:
http://abacusdata.ca/finding-parity-canadian-opinions-about-women-in-politics/
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3/6/2017 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
Million dollar homes
What kind of a house will a million dollars buy in different cities across Canada. Rob is joined by John Hripko from Royal Lepage Canada.
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3/6/2017 • 10 minutes
Trump's wiretap claims and other eyebrow raising Trump related recent stories
Rob welcomes to the show Tom Nichols, Author of the Death of Expertise, professor at the Naval War College
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3/6/2017 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
A custom suit for a woman
Kelsey Liefson would like to wear a custom tailored suit to her wedding, the problem is finding a tailor who will make a suit for a woman.
More here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3282089/same-sex-alberta-couple-facing-gender-gap-in-search-for-wedding-attire/?sf59507542=1
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3/3/2017 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Oldest fossils ever found in Quebec
Fossils found in Quebec could be the earliest record of life on earth. Rob welcomes to the Show, Jonathan O'Neil from the University of Author, study co-author.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3281393/fossils-canada-origin-life-earth/
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3/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
This week in US politics
This week started seemingly not so bad for President Trump, but things seem to have unraveled by Friday a bit.
Joining Rob on this, Michael Taube Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, was a speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper
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3/3/2017 • 19 minutes, 1 second
School Fees
The NDP provincial government is looking to reduce school fees through Bill 1.
Rob is joined by the Alberta School Board Association's President Mary Martin, and then takes calls.
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3/3/2017 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
What happens if a passenger dies mid-flight?
A passenger passed away on a KLM flight that landed in YYC yesterday and originated in Amsterdam. Which raises some morbid if not curious questions about standard operating procedure on a flight when a passenger passes away.
Rob is joined by aviation writer and editor of www.joesentme.com Joe Brancatelli to chat about airline procedure and then receives a call from a retired flight attendant to shed light on the situation.
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3/3/2017 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
Peeing in public pools
U of A researchers have found that there is a lot of urine in public swimming pools. Joining Rob to detail her findings, Study Lead Author and U of A Graduate Student Lindsay Blackstock.
More here:
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00043
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3/2/2017 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Alcohol and consent
A taxi cab driver has been acquitted of sexual assault of a drunk passenger as the judge ruled there was no proof the woman failed to provide consent.
Flags are being raised about what this case says about the issue of consent when alcohol is involved.
Joining Rob to chat about it, Blair Crew, part time Professor at the University of Ottawa where he teaches Sexual Assault Law.
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3/2/2017 • 19 minutes, 10 seconds
Baby Mary is looking for her birth mother
Baby Mary, who was abandoned at birth in Calgary in 1987 is hoping to reconnect with her birth mother.
Her name is now Teanna.
If you have any information you can contact Teanna at [email protected]
Or contact her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.doe.37669
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3/2/2017 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
Historic missing persons case closed in Lethbridge.
With Lethbridge Police Service Staff Sgt. Scott Woods.
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3/2/2017 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
The question of raw milk
Consuming or serving raw milk is not against the law, but selling raw milk is. Mike Ilgert, dairy farmer from Ontario
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3/2/2017 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Why are smart cities passing on the torch?
Christopher Dempsey, Former Maccashusetts assistant secretary of transportation, and co-founder and leader of No Boston Olympics and co-author of "No Boston Olympics: How and Why Smart Cities Are Passing on the Torch" went before the Calgary Olympic Bid Committee last week, these are his thoughts.
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3/1/2017 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
15 criminal cases stayed in Alberta
15 criminal cases have been stayed in Alberta due to a lack of prosecutors.
Joining Rob to chat about this situation, Damian Rogers, Treasurer of the Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association.
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3/1/2017 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Should WHL players be paid?
Financial information from CHL teams have been released and lawyers are considering moving on with a class action lawsuit that would see CHL and WHL players be paid for their time in the hockey clubs.
Rob is joined by lawyer Ted Charney who is representing hockey players.
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2/28/2017 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Did you know prize fighting is illegal in Canada? That means jiu-jitsu tournaments
True story.
Rob is joined by Erik Magraken, an injury lawyer from Victoria at MacIsaac & Company- who explains what is going on with this.
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2/28/2017 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Antibiotic resistance and the rise of superbugs
With McMaster University's Dr. Lori Burrows, Professor and Associate chair in the department of biochemistry and biomedical sciences in the institute for infections diseases.
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2/28/2017 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
The problem with inflated grades
Why is there such a discrepancy between classroom grades and diploma results? Tim Coates, Sessional Instructor at the U of A and former Diploma Exam Marker joins Rob to chat about it.
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2/27/2017 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Greg Clark- the time is now to look at Alberta's money -or lack thereof
After another bleak budget in Alberta MLA for Calgary Elbow and leader of the Alberta Party Greg Clark says it's time for action.
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2/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
If there ARE aliens, where are they and why are they so quiet?
With SETI institute senior astronomer Seth Shostack
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2/24/2017 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Why we should stop letting the US determine our refugee policy.
With University of Ottawa Law Professor Jamie C.Y. Liew.
Read her piece here:
http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/liew-its-time-to-stop-letting-the-u-s-make-our-refugee-decisions-for-us
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2/24/2017 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Funding for Catholic schools and the ties to property taxws
Do we need to have two seperate school boards? Should the choice of which system gets your funding on property taxes get scrapped? Luke Fevin with APUPIL joins Rob.
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2/24/2017 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Whitehouse locks out select media
Rob says you should be concerned about the White House locking out select media outlets.
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2/24/2017 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Blasphemy laws
Many countries have blasphemy laws on the books, but few ever use them. Denmark recently did.
Michael De Cora, Director for the Center for Inquiry's Office of Public Policy joins Rob to explain why the Center for Inquiry is condemning the action.
More here:
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/newsroom/denmark_blasphemy/
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2/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Vaping and the law with the CCF
Derek From, staff lawyer with the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins us to chat about how Canadian law treats vaping.
Their findings here:
http://theccf.ca/vaping/
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2/23/2017 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
Not my party: The Rise and Fall of Canadian Tories
Former federal cabinet minister Tom Mcmillan joins Rob in studio to chat about his new book detailing the story of the Tories in Canada.
https://www.amazon.ca/Not-My-Party-Canadian-Stanfield/dp/1771084235
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2/23/2017 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Olympic bid survey
Rob feels the questions on the olympic bid survey are leading. Have you taken the survey? What do you think of a potential olympic bid by Calgary?
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2/23/2017 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Carbon tax poll followup- calls and texts
Rob takes calls and reads some texts to get opinions on the Carbon Tax.
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2/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Carbon tax poll
How do Albertans really feel about the Carbon Tax now that it is out and rolling? Quito Maggi, President and CEO of Mainstreet Research on what their recent poll has found.
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2/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Poll finds Albertans oppose carbon tax, support coal phase-out
Quito Maggi, president and CEO of Mainstreet Research, discusses the results of a new poll that suggests more than half of Albertans oppose the carbon tax but support the NDP's plan for a coal phase-out.
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2/23/2017 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
NASA announcement of 7 earth sized planets
NASA announced today the discovery of 7 earth sized planets only 40 light years away from us. Joining Rob to add some context to this discovery: Dr. Nathalie Ouellette, research associate at Queen's University in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy.
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2/22/2017 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Safe injection site locations announced in Edmonton
The locations for 4 safe injection sites in Edmonton have been announced today. Dr. Elaine Hyshka, Dr. Elaine Hyshka Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at the U of A joins Rob to chat about what it means going forward.
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2/22/2017 • 21 minutes, 35 seconds
Religious discrimination and holocaust denial posters at the U of C
Holocaust denial posters at the U of C, Imams seemingly praying for the death of jews, and M103. Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'Nai Brith Canada.
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2/22/2017 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Jailhouse beating of Douglas Garland
Douglas Garland, convicted in the first degree murders of Alvin and Kathy Likness and their Grandson Nathan O'Brien has been beaten only days into his sentence. Global news crime reporter Nancy Hixt joins Rob to chat about it.
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2/22/2017 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Tim Caulfield tackles a few "V's" Vaccinations and Vitamin D
What's the real deal with Vitamin D? Is it a miracle cure or are it's effects being exaggerated? And what can regional vaccination numbers tell us- how is the new Australian policy for vaccination going?
Tim Caulfield is the Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, Trudeau Fellow and Professor in the Faculty of Law and School of Public Health and the Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta.
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2/21/2017 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
M-103 and Islamophobia
Salma Siddiqui, president of the Coalition of Progressive Canadian Muslim Organizations, chats with Rob Breakenridge about M-103, a motion that calls on MPs to study and find solutions to Islamophobia and systemic racism in Canada.
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2/21/2017 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Why declaring Montreal a sanctuary city could be a costly error
With Professor Matthew P Harrington, law professor at the University of Montreal.
You can read his column here
http://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-declaring-montreal-a-sanctuary-city-is-an-expensive-mistake
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2/21/2017 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Being critical of extremist Islam is not Islamophobia
Salma Siddiqui, President of the Coalition of Progressive Canadian Muslim Organizations says that being critical of radical Islam is not the same of Islamophobia.
You can read her thoughts here:
http://www.cjnews.com/perspectives/im-muslim-criticism-political-islam-cant-conflated-islamophobia
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2/21/2017 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Is The First Letter of Your Name Ruining Your Life?
Economists from the University of Colorado have discovered that the first letter of your last name might be holding you back.
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2/15/2017 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Should We Ban Trophy Hunting?
A new organization in Calgary is hoping to ban trophy both in and outside of Canada.
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2/14/2017 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
Playboy magazine brings back naked women
Playboy magazine reverses position, brings back photographs of naked women after year-long ban. Samir Husni, director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi, joins the show to share his insight.
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2/14/2017 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
M-103 explained
Conservative Party Leadership hopeful Michael Chong, talks to Rob about M-103.
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2/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Giving up alcohol for a year
James Fell, columnist for the Chicago Tribune and contributor to AskMen and Men's Health, chats with Rob Breakenridge about his decision to give up drinking for a year.
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2/10/2017 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Preston Manning
Preston Manning says this isn't the first time the right has tried to unite, he outlines an effort in 1966.
You can read his piece here:
http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/manning-this-isnt-the-first-time-albertans-have-grappled-with-uniting-the-right
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2/3/2017 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Fat shaming really doesn't help for weight loss says study.
A study out of Penn State University has shown that the pressures of "fat shaming" can cause people to gain weight. With Researcher Dr. Rebecca Pearl, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry from Penn's Centre for Weight and Eating Disorders.
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2/3/2017 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
AUPE and Wildrose's call for a wage freeze
AUPE President Guy Smith says, Wage freeze? no thanks!
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2/3/2017 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Alberta's non existent air quality problem
In 2015 an air quality test painted Red Deer with an alarming brush, pointing to dangerous levels of particulate matter in the air. But Warren Kindzierski, Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at the U of A says he's had a look at it again, the findings aren't quite right.
His column here: http://business.financialpost.com/fp-comment/albertas-ndp-politicians-are-determined-to-fix-an-air-quality-problem-but-theres-no-evidence-it-exists
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2/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Its the oil price stupid
Trevor Tombe, assistant prof of Economics at the U of C and Research Fellow at the School of Public policy has penned a piece outlining what defines the rebound of Alberta's industry.
His piece here
http://www.macleans.ca/economy/economicanalysis/its-the-oil-price-stupid/
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2/2/2017 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Bad Science Talk
Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch is going to be in town this weekend giving a talk at the Centre for Inquiry Calgary. What does he think of the current policies and government's relationship to sound science?
More about the event here
http://www.cficanada.ca/author/cfi-calgary/
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2/2/2017 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Trumps policies, illegal immigration, relationship with Mexico, and NAFTA
What if Trump's policies inadvertently cause more illegal immigration? Israel Ortega is a senior writer at Opportunity Lives, you can read his piece on the subject here:
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/how-trumps-protectionism-will-cause-more-illegal-immigration/article/2613522
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2/2/2017 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Heart and Stroke Foundation cautions against ads geared to children
In their annual report on health the Heart and Stroke Foundation has cautioned against food and drink ads aimed at kids and called for restrictions. Kate Chidester, VP of Health and Research for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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2/1/2017 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Radicalization- with a former neo-nazi
How does radicalization happen? And what is the true state of the extreme right in Quebec and Canada? Rob is joined by former neo-nazi skinhead Maxime Fiset. Fiset now studies radicalization and political science at the Universite Laval and consults with the Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence in Montreal.
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2/1/2017 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Unite the Right Townhall in Strathmore
Derek Fildebrandt, Wildrose MLA for Brooks-Strathmore, is hosting a town hall in Strathmore Wednesday evening to discuss uniting the right.
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2/1/2017 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Are we leaning on the horn too much?
Lorraine Somerfeld from Driving.ca joins Rob to chat about how the horn may have become a bully tool on the road.
Read her piece here:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/a-car-horn-should-be-used-sparingly-not-as-a-bullys-bullhorn
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1/31/2017 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Liquor laws relaxed in BC, what about Alberta? With AGLC
Over the mountains patrons in barbershops and other businesses can now sip booze while they wait provided the business has a liquor license. What about in Alberta? Michelle Hynes-Dawson AGLC Director, Marketing and Communications joins Rob.
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1/31/2017 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Clarifying the truth of Trump's immigration and travel ban
David French, writer and fellow for the National Review Institute takes us through the facts around the immigration and travel orders issued by President Donal Trump this week. You can read his piece here: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/444370/donald-trump-refugee-executive-order-no-muslim-ban-separating-fact-hysteria
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1/31/2017 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Dissecting the reporting of a terror story
Rob and Rachel Browne from Vice News look back at how the Quebec shooting was reported yesterday, how information and misinformation spread in the wake of the tragedy.
Her piece here: https://news.vice.com/story/anatomy-of-a-terror-story
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1/31/2017 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
The $465 ticket for a broken drivers license
Dave Balay was given a $465 ticket for having a crack in his driver's license. He joins Rob to tell the tale.
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1/30/2017 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Trump's immigration order
What does this ban mean, what does it really accomplish and how will this pan out? With Reason.com editor Matt Welch.
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1/30/2017 • 18 minutes, 25 seconds
Should the legal smoking age be 21?
BC may be moving towards raising their legal smoking age to 21. What difference will that make? With Canadian Cancer Society Advocacy Lead Jenny Byford.
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1/30/2017 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Jason Kenney's thoughts
Jason Kenney joins Rob to share his thoughts on Jean's move to unite the right and Stephen Khan dropping out of the race.
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1/27/2017 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Libratus- the poker playing robot
With one of the minds behind the machine, Tuomas Sandholm, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
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1/27/2017 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Human cells in pig embryos
What is being billed as a "tour de force" for science, human stem cells have been implanted in a chimera embryo. The idea is to eventually help grow human organs for transplantation. But it is raising some ethical eyebrows.
Bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan joins Rob from New York University.
More here http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/scientists+create+human+chimera+embryos+grow+human+cells+98this/12788210/story.html?__lsa=1d2f-b151
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1/27/2017 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
What do unions say about Trump's vow to rework NAFTA?
Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress joins Rob Breakenridge to chat about why renegotiating NAFTA could be an 'opportunity' for Canada.
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1/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
Where are conservatives at really? With Thomas Lukaszuk
Rob is joined by former PC leadership candidate and MLA Thoma Lukaszuk to discuss uniting the right.
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1/27/2017 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Hiring Bias
A study has found that job applicants with foreign sounding names are less likely to get job interviews despite having the same qualifications as those with western sounding names. Study author Jeffrey Reitz from the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
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1/26/2017 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Renter's Action Movement
The Renter's Action Movement is pushing for controls on rent increases in Calgary. Member and organizer Peter Driftmaer joins Rob on air to chat about the group.
You can find more about the group here
https://www.facebook.com/Renters-Action-Movement-Calgary-1746596302247213/?fref=ts
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1/26/2017 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
How to save Canada's media
The Public Policy Forum has released a report on the state of media in Canada including the influence of fake news and how to combat it.
Rob is joined by PPF President Edward Greenspon.
You can see the report at https://shatteredmirror.ca/
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1/26/2017 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore has passed awat at the age of 80. Joining Rob to chat about her life and legacy, Steve Boettcher; Producer of Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration. A PBS special film.
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1/25/2017 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
The true story behind the movie "Gold" and the Bre-x scandal
A new film called "Gold" is based on the Calgary based Bre-x scandal. Sunny Freeman from the Financial Post joins Rob to chat about the truth behind the tale.
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1/25/2017 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Filming the police
Toronto Police are investigating an incident where officers threatened to seize a man's phone for filming a tasering. Privacy Lawyer David Fraser (Blog.privacylawyer.ca) joins Rob Breakenridge to chat about the legalities of filming the police.
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1/25/2017 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Arctic Apples and other genetically modified foods
Dean and Professor of the University of Guelph Agricultural College joins Rob to chat about apples that don't turn brown and other genetically modified food.
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1/24/2017 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Back to Keystone
Rob reviews some of the past comments made by politicians in reference to the Keystone XL and then takes callers.
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1/24/2017 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Renaming Langevin Bridge
Calgary council has decided to go ahead with renaming Langevin Bridge to Reconciliation Bridge. Only one councillor voted against the motion, joining Rob Breakenridge on air to explain why, Councillor Jim Stevenson.
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1/24/2017 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Is Photo Radar Reliable?
Guest: Randy Faust
Rob chats with Randy Faust who used math to prove at least one photo radar camera in Calgary is broken!
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1/23/2017 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Arlene Dickinson
Arlene Dickinson joins guest host Andrew Lawton on air to share her reservations about Kevin O'leary as a candidate.
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1/20/2017 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Kevin O'Leary
Conservative Leadership Candidate Kevin O'Leary joins guest host Andrew Lawton on air to chat about his entrance to the race.
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1/20/2017 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds
Would people accept a tax on Netflix?
Michael Geist, Professor of Law at the U of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E Commerce Law joins Rob to discuss.
More here:
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2015/03/behind-scenes-ontarios-campaign-netflix-tax-2/
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1/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Amazon practices bad for authors
Calgary young adult author Adam Dreece joins Rob to tell the story of how all his work got pulled from Amazon, and how his dealings with the company have been problematic. In the second half a caller and also a seller on Amazon shares his difficulties with the company.
Adam Dreece's blog here
http://adamdreece.com/2017/01/16/amazon-com-vengeful-simplistic-god/
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1/17/2017 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Coal phaseout will make little difference says Fraser Institute
The Fraser Insitute says that post coal phaseout in Ontario the air pollution hasn't changed much. Dr Ken Green, Environmental Scientist and Senior Director of natural resource studies at the Fraser Institute joins Rob.
more here: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/did-the-coal-phase-out-reduce-ontario-air-pollution
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1/17/2017 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Trump's big press conference
Rob is joined by Eli Lake, columnist with Bloomberg Views to chat about what Trump is responding to publicly today, hacking, salacious secrets, and the upcoming inauguration.
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1/11/2017 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Michelle Rempel and property tax increases in Calgary
MP for Nosehill Michelle Rempel joins Rob to chat about some conflict between her and Mayor Nenshi over Calgary property tax increases and unemployment.
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1/11/2017 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Jane Fonda tours the oilsands
Oilsands advocate Robbie Picard confronted Jane Fonda today while she was touring Fort McMurray and the oilsands.
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1/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Calgary Police Press Conference tomorrow
The Calgary Police Association is holding a press conference tomorrow and inviting off duty officers to attend in plainsclothes, Tracy Nagai joins Rob from Global news to chat about what we do know...
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1/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Brian Jean and the cost of budget consultations
Leader of the Wildrose Party Brian Jean joins Rob to chat about who should pay for public budget consultations and who should be invited.
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1/10/2017 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Beacon Hill- The Rural Alberta Advantage
Rural Alberta Advantage singer and guitarist Nils Edenloff joins Rob to chat about a song he wrote for Beacon Hill in Fort McMurray.
Listen to the whole song here:
https://soundcloud.com/paper-bag-records/the-rural-alberta-advantage-beacon-hill/s-Q0Zdt
http://www.theraa.com/
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1/10/2017 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Carbon Tax Effects on the Average Family
The Pro's and Con's of the Carbon Tax (and what it really means for Albertans)
Guest: Trevor Tombe, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary/Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy
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1/4/2017 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
One Soldier- A Canadian's Fight against ISIS
With author Dillon Hillier, you can check out his book here: https://www.amazon.ca/One-Soldier-Canadian-Soldiers-Against/dp/1443449318
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12/22/2016 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
What's the deal with Kevin O'leary?
With Financial Post's Sean Craig.
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12/22/2016 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Naughty and Nice list from the CTF
With Paige MacPherson, Alberta Director of the CTF.
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12/22/2016 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Dogs are not children, they are property
A BC case of a couple fighting over the custody of their dogshas resulted in the judge ruling the dogs should be counted as property, not children. Rob is joined by David Grimm, Award-winning journalist and deputy news editor at Science. Author of Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs
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12/21/2016 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Troubles with YYC security screening
Brian Hwang had a very hard time with airport security at YYC and shared his frustrations on reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/5jgrpo/id_like_to_share_my_hilariouspainful_yyc_airport/
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12/21/2016 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
"Alternative" medicines
With Tim Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy and a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta.
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12/21/2016 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary winner of the Price is Right
Don Tse won big on the Price is Right, he is also a freelance beer critic http://www.beerstoyou.ca/
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12/21/2016 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
With Alan Cross, music writer and host of The Ongoing History of New Music on Corus Radio
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12/21/2016 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Whats with all the road rage?
With Dr. Steve Albrecht, a speaker, author, and expert on high risk security issues.
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12/19/2016 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Abuses within the PC Party
With Katherine O'neill, President - Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
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12/19/2016 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Third Party consultant for CPS
With Mount Royal Professor of Justice Studies, Doug King.
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12/19/2016 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Hotchkiss Herbs and Produce closes down due to provincial policies
Hotchkiss Herbs and Produce has had to close its doors, owner Paul Hotchkiss joins Rob to chat about what he feels caused the closure.
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12/16/2016 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
More Albertans are going than coming
With U of C economist Trevor Tombe.
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12/16/2016 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Calgary region flu update
With Calgary AHS medical officer Dr. Judy MacDonald
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12/16/2016 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
The case of the closed cafe at St. Wilfred Laurier
With former owner of the cafe, Sandor Dosman. Full story here: http://www.therecord.com/news-story/7022626-student-group-closes-caf-over-slave-joke/
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12/16/2016 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Keystone debate
Oil Sands Advocate Cody Battershill and founder of Canada Action debates Keystone XL with Jane Kleeb, Founder and President of Bold Alliance a group devoted to opposing pipeline development.
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12/15/2016 • 18 minutes, 4 seconds
Cycle Track Report from the Manning Centre
With Author Peter Mccafrey, Director of research at the Manning Centre.
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12/15/2016 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Referendum on daylight saving time
PC leadership hopeful Richard Starke says he would have a referendum on whether to nix daylight savings time.
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12/14/2016 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Sandy Hook 4th anniversary, and the hoaxers that remain
Today is the 4th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Massacre, but many people still don't believe it happened. Reeves Wiedeman from New York Magazine joins Rob to chat about it. You can read his piece here.
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12/14/2016 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Pot in liquor stores?
Some liquor store owners feel that their shelves is the right place to sell legalized marijuana, but the federal task force has disagreed in their report. Rob is joined by President of the Alberta Liquor Stores Association Ivonne Martinez.
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12/14/2016 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Dan Kelly, President CEO and chair of the CFIB joins Rob to chat about the federal govt's changes to the temporary foreign worker program.
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12/14/2016 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
A tale of Santa vs the Grinch -NOT KID FRIENDLY
Rob chats about two stories about Santa making waves today and what they mean to him
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12/13/2016 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
The politics and endurance of Star Wars Rogue One
Star Wars Rogue One will be out in just a few short days, Chris Taylor, editor at mashable.com and author of "How Star Wars Conquered the Universe," joins Rob for a bit of geeking out.
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12/13/2016 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
Marijuana Task Force Report
Rob chats about the findings of the marijuana task force report which was released today and what it could mean going forward.
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12/13/2016 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Aleppo.
The unfortunate reality for the city of Aleppo as government forces move in. With Terry Glavin, Author, Journalist and National Post Columnist.
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12/13/2016 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
The focus on media at the anti carbon tax rally
Newstalk 770 reporter Haley Jarmain joins Rob on air to chat about what she experiences at the anti carbon tax rally in Calgary this weekend
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12/12/2016 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
The anti carbon tax rally in Calgary
With Strathmore MLA and a speaker at the rally Derek Fildebrandt
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12/12/2016 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
The cost of childcare
With Andrea Mrozek, Cardus Family Program Director.
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12/12/2016 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
100 million years of food
How our evolution should shape our appetites with author Stephen Le.
Check the book out here:
http://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443431767/100-million-years-of-food
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12/12/2016 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Why you should donate money to food banks
With National Post's Tristin Hopper
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12/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Dinosaur feathers!
A preserved dino tail has feathers! With Ryan C. McKellar Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology Royal Saskatchewan Museum
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12/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Is time out bad for your kids?
Dr. Andrew Riley pediatric psychologist at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland
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12/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Chris Hadfield in studio
Talking about his book, "The Darkest Dark," space, music, art, and everything awesome.
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12/8/2016 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
The founder of Go Fund Me
Rob Soloman, CEO and founder of Go Fund Me joins Rob to chat about his creation and what impact it has made to online fundraising.
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12/8/2016 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
The cycle track, is it past being a "pilot yet?"
City Council is now debating what to do 8moving forward with the cycle track pilot project, Rob is joined by Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu to discuss it.
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12/8/2016 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Greg Clark says someone needs to be held responsible
The story of the death of 4 year old Serenity who died while in govt care only gets more complicated as we learn this week that the RCMP only received the ministry's internal report this week. Leader of the Ab Party Greg Clark says Irfan Sabir should be fired.
The story:
http://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/paula-simons-critical-report-into-four-year-old-girls-death-not-given-to-rcmp-until-this-week
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12/8/2016 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
The right to try
Should the terminally ill have the right to try experimental treatments and drugs in a last ditch effort to save their lives?
Commenting on this, Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy Trudeau Fellow and Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
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12/7/2016 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Canada's sex laws
Canada's current laws, as adjusted two years ago put prostitution as not illegal, but buying sex is illegal. The Pivot legal society says these laws are violating the constitutional rights of Sex workers, Brenda Belak sex work campaign lawyer of Pivot Legal joins Rob.
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12/7/2016 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
The Creepiness of the Amazon Go! store pilot
With USA Today Technology reporter Elizabeth Weise.
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12/6/2016 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Does "free will" exist?
Adam Bear, Ph.D. candidate in psychology at Yale joins Rob to discuss the notion of free will, and whether or not it is an illusion.
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12/6/2016 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Calgary Police Association's Mike Baker
Mike Baker from the Calgary Police Association also called in today with his thoughts.
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12/6/2016 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Call from a police officer's wife
Rob gets a call from Jessica, who self identifies as being married to a Calgary Police Officer.
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12/6/2016 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
Questioning the police with Insp. Chris Butler
Calgary Police Inspector Chris Butler has penned an opinion piece saying that Calgarians should feel free to question the police. You can read it here: http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/butler-calgarians-must-feel-free-to-question-the-performance-of-their-police-officers
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12/6/2016 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Cashless society
Are we on the path to a cashless society? And would that be a bad thing? Stephen Gordon, University of Laval Economist has written a piece about it.
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/stephen-gordon-when-the-government-comes-for-your-cash-it-can-be-costly-but-effective
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12/5/2016 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
Australia's Carbon Tax
Australia had a carbon tax, but now they don't. The Canadian Taxpayer's Federation has invited Australian Chris Berg, Senior Fellow with the Institute of Public Affairs to Canada to discuss the Australian experience with a Carbon tax.
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12/5/2016 • 17 minutes, 4 seconds
Freedom of speech and expression
Rob had an interesting caller today. Mark wanted to chat about chants of "lock her up," freedom of speech and expression, political correctness, and the next election in Alberta.
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12/5/2016 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Motion to dispel Fidel Castro comments by PM
The conservatives have raised a motion calling for the House of Commons to rescind the PM's statement on Castro. Rob plays some audio from Michelle Rempel in the house.
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12/1/2016 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Betty Jo Kaiser on pledge day
Tomorrow is Pledge day! BJK herself popped in to the Rob Breakenridge show to chat about it!
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12/1/2016 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
The report from the committee on federal electoral reform
MP Blake Richards was a member of the electoral reform committee, he joins Rob to chat about what the committee learned and recommended.
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12/1/2016 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Calorie counts on menus
Does putting the calorie count of a food item on a menu really make a big difference to people? Andrew Breck is a doctoral candidate at NYU WAgner Graduate School of Public Service who co authored a study investigating the efficacy of calorie counts on menus.
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12/1/2016 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Pipelines, how now to proceed
With Martha Hall Findlay, CEO of the Canada West Foundation, former Liberal MP & leadership candidate.
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12/1/2016 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Pipelines and activists with Kevin Libin
Kevin Libin of the financial post chats about the pipeline announcement, and the activists who swear to oppose the line at all costs.
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11/30/2016 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Parental control of the classroom
A father in Hamilton has lost a challenge in court to be warned in advance to pull his kids out of class any time something he considered "false teachings" were discussed.
Joining Rob to chat about parental control of topics in the classroom, Charles McvetyPresident of Canada Christian College, Evangelical Christian leader conservative activist.
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11/30/2016 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
UBER is back!
Ramit Kar, GM of Uber joins Rob to chat about their upcoming 2nd launch and Rob takes callers who may be interested in driving for Uber.
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11/30/2016 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Interview with father of Ryan Lovett
Rob connected with the father of Ryan Lovett whose mother Tamara Lovett is facing charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life.
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11/29/2016 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Bill 35, the NDP and the money in politics
Rob is joined by Duff Conacher, President and Founder of Democracy Watch
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11/29/2016 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Kellyanne Conway's visit
Trump's Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway is coming to Alberta as a guest of the Alberta Prosperity Fund. Director and President Barry Mcnamar explains.
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11/29/2016 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Uber changes in Calgary
We may see Uber operating in Calgary very shortly after a new bylaw passed today. Councillor Evan Wooley joins Rob.
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11/28/2016 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Should bystanders of child negligence be prosecuted?
Tamara Lovett is before the courts with failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence in the death of her son in 2013. Should adults who witnessed the boy's sickness but failed to alert authorities be held to account as well? With Bioethicist and Assistand Prof at the U of C, Juliet Guichon.
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11/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Former Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson and his letter to Alberta
You can read his letter here :
http://therecoveringpolitician.blogspot.ca/
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11/28/2016 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
HRW statement on Castro, and Stan's call
Rob reads the statement issued by Human Rights Watch on the death of Fidel Castro.And then Stan calls in, Stan thinks Castro saved Cuba and is a sort of hero.
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11/28/2016 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
The case for a commercial free CBC
Bruce Steele, former Talk show host, producer, exec producer, and much more has co authored a report with other former CBC execs to ask for a future of commercial free CBC,you can see their submission here:
https://www.scribd.com/document/332097303/PBC21-Submission-PDF#from_embed
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11/24/2016 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
ASIRT finding from 2015 shooting
With Newstalk 770 reporter Aurelio Perri
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11/24/2016 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Nuances of pipeline opposition
Shafak Sajid, policy analyst at the Canada West Foundation, she co-authored this report and conducted 3 western case studies.
more here: http://cwf.ca/research/publications/a-matter-of-trust-the-role-of-communities-in-energy-decision-making/
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11/24/2016 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Changes to the fair elections act under the liberals
When the Conservatives changed the elections act in 2014 the Council of Canadians along with the Canadian Federation of Students launched a legal challenge calling the changed unconstitutional and an ipediment to voting for students. Joining Rob to chat about the new changed by the Libs, Garry Neil, executive Director of the Council of Canadians.
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11/24/2016 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Sandra Jansen, choices, security, and join us on air.
Rob chats about Sandra Jansen's choices, her security detail, and our open invitation to have her join us on air.
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11/24/2016 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Bob Cole in studio
Bob Cole joins Rob to chat about his new book "Now I'm Catching On: my life on and off the air" you can buy it here.
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11/23/2016 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Moving to a capacity market
Information on today's announcement that Alberta will move towards a "capacity" market for electricity in the coming years, Tom Vernon from Global Edmonton and Donna Kennedy-Glans Former MLA and Former Energy minister.
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11/23/2016 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Thoughts on Sandra Jansen's rallying cry against bullies
Rob rants
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11/23/2016 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
School Zones to Playground Zones
Apparently city staff weren't supposed to convert ALL of the school zones to playground zones, but it may be too late now. With Metro City Hall reporter Brodie Thomas
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11/23/2016 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Vegas NHL team
An announcement of the team name and logo is forthcoming tonight. Scott Stinson, sports columnist with Post Media joins Rob to talk hockey.
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11/22/2016 • 15 minutes, 1 second
Pornography awareness in the AB sex ed curriculum
Should Alberta teachers make an effort to teach awareness of the dangers of pornography during sex ed class? Joining Rob to chat about how this may happen and what it would look like, John Tomkinson, vice-chairman of the Leduc-based St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic school division.
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11/22/2016 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
The early days of Much Music
Christopher Ward, the original Much Music VJ joins Rob to chat about his new book "Is This Live?" talking about the early days of Much. You can see more about the book and some of the original interviews here:
http://www.much.com/is-this-live/
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11/22/2016 • 18 minutes, 36 seconds
Fighter jets announcement
The federal government announced today that it will move towards replacing aging fighterjets right away with the purchase of 18 super hornet jets. David Bercuson, Director of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the U of C joins Rob to chat about it.
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11/22/2016 • 14 minutes
More details emerge about child who died while in government care
Paula Simons joins Rob again as she has learned new details about Serenity, a four year old girl who died while under kinship care . You can read her piece here:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/crime/paula+simons+name+serenity+never+forget/12404971/story.html
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11/21/2016 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Fibre Optics and the Brain
Theorists at the U of C have proposed that the brain uses a form of fibre optics to relay messages and communication, Professor, Christoph SimonQuantum physicist, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the U of C,
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11/21/2016 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
1 in 5 would drive inebriated for a short distance
A mainstreet/postmedia poll has found 1 in 5 Albertans would drive under the influence if it was a short drive. Joining Rob to chat about the poll, Quito Maggi President and CEO of Mainstreet research.
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11/21/2016 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Everything you need to know about cryonics
A 14 year old UK girl has won the rights to be cryogenically frozen after dying of cancer. Here to answer a few questions about how Cryonics work, founder of Alcor and pioneer of cryonics, Linda Chamberlain.
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11/21/2016 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Greg Clark
Greg Clark, leader of the Alberta Party says he spoke to Sandra Jansen before she decided to join the NDP.
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11/18/2016 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Thomas Luckaszuk
Former Cabinet Minister and PC MLA Thomas Luckaszuk joins Rob to chat about Sandra Jansen's floor crossing.
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11/18/2016 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
Sandra Jansen crosses the floor
Today as we awaited official word that Sandra Jansen was joining the NDP Rob played some audio from an Oct. 12th interview with Jansen, who was at the time running for leader of the PC party.
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11/17/2016 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Would a more diversified economy actually make a difference?
A new report from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary strives to answer how much a difference a diversified economy would make. Author and assistant professor of economics at the U of C Trevor Tombe.
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11/17/2016 • 13 minutes, 1 second
National bird drama- the Whiskey Jack
With the man who wrote the book about birds in Alberta, "Birds of Alberta," Chris Fisher
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11/17/2016 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
The price of oil
We aren't exactly hitting 50$ a barrell despite optimism, what's going on? Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist and Managing Director at Calgary-based ARC Financial Corp.
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11/17/2016 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
A breathalyzer for marijuana use?
Kal Malhi, President and Director of Cannabix Breathalyzer Inc joins Rob to chat about the development of a device for law enforcement to combat inebriated driving.
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11/16/2016 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
The latest on the PC leadership race
Former PM Stephen Harper has indicated his support for candidate Jason Kenney and his plan for conservative unity, Harper is encouraging people to buy memberships in seperate parties to vote for Kenney's plan. Stephen Khan, also vying for PC leadership, joins Rob to chat about the situation.
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11/16/2016 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
LGBTQ advisor to PM Trudeau
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault has been appointed as special advisor to PM Trudeau on LGBTQ issues, but what does that even mean? Randy joins Rob to chat about it.
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11/16/2016 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Two more deaths of children under Alberta care
Paula Simons from the Edmonton Journal joins Rob to chat about the newest tragic report from the Office of Child and Youth Advocate Alberta after the death of a four year old girl in care:
http://www.ocya.alberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/InvRev_4-Year-Old-Marie_2016November.pdf
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11/15/2016 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Lets talk about business in Alberta
Things are going under, but lots of new businesses are also just getting started- how do things look for them? With Amber Ruddy from the CFIB.
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11/15/2016 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Brendan Dassey released from prison
Brendan Dassey from Making a Murderer has been ordered released, joining Rob to chat about it, a reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel who has been covering the case, Tom Kertscher.
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11/15/2016 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Political Correctness with Derek Fildebrandt
MLA for Strathmore Brooks Derek Fildebrandt joins Rob to chat about political correctness and how he feels it hinders conversation.
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11/15/2016 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Drugged driving
Concerns are growing about an increase in impaired driving when marijuana becomes legalized, Rob welcomes to the show Jeff Kasbrick, VP of government and Skateholder Relations for AMA.
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11/14/2016 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Fake news for clicks
Fake news is a pervasive problem on facebook, google, and twitter nowadays, Rob is joined by Washingtong Post reporter Phillip Bump to discuss it.
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11/14/2016 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Regulations of the taxi industry in Calgary
With Ward 1 City Councillor Ward Sutherland
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11/14/2016 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
President Trump and his appointments
With Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper, Michael Taube
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11/14/2016 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds
Never Trumper republicans
With Never Trumper Gabe Schoenfeld, also a former senior advisor for Mitt Romney.
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11/9/2016 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Did Political correctness give Trump a W?
With Robby Soave, associate editor at Reason.com you can read his piece here: https://reason.com/blog/2016/11/09/trump-won-because-leftist-political-corr
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11/9/2016 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Bill Owens- Former US Congressman
Trump is elected, day 1 with Bill Owens, Former US Congressman.
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11/9/2016 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Kevin Libin - Trump Win Good News for Canada?
We spoke with Kevin Libin, managing editor of the National Post and Financial Post
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11/9/2016 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
A new day
Join Rob this afternoon as we process the implications of President Trump taking office and what it means for different interests. Listen live at www.Newstalk770.com
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11/9/2016 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Paid parking in Mission pilot
With City Manager of Transportation Strategy Chris Blaschuk.
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11/8/2016 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
The groundwork of campaigning
Hilary Clinton has done far more on the ground leg work with satellite offices than Trump this election, will it make a difference? With Joshua Darr, assistant professor of political communication in the Manship School of Mass Communication and Poli Sci at Louisiana State University. You can read his writing here: http://joshuadarr.weebly.com/
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11/8/2016 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
The science of polls, and how reliable are they?
With National Post's Colby Cosh.
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11/8/2016 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Poppies on flight attendants
Air Canada reversed a decision to ban poppies on flight attendants mighty quick this week, joining Rob to chat about it, Michel Cournoyer, President of CUPE's Air Canada component.
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11/7/2016 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Is the worst over? Where is Alberta at?
Ron Kneebone, economist from the U of C school of public policy joins Rob to react to the NDP's announcements today concerning job creation in AB.
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11/7/2016 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Legalizing all drugs
What would be the ramifications of legalizing all drugs?
With Author Bill Bogart. You can check out his book here:
https://www.amazon.ca/Off-Street-Legalizing-W-Bogart/dp/1459734971
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11/7/2016 • 15 minutes, 27 seconds
One last dose of politics before Americans go to the polls
With Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor Micheal Taube.
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11/7/2016 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Saving the Yazidi women
Majed El Shafie is the founder and president of One Free World International, an organization that seeks to rescue Yazidi women and bring them to Canada.
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11/4/2016 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Copyright notice to notice
If you receive a letter accusing you of copyright infringement and demanding you make a payment... do you pay it? Dr. Emily Laidlaw from the U of C Faculty of Law joins Rob to answer a few questions.
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11/4/2016 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
CSIS kept too many secrets
CSIS has collected information on ordinary no-threat-type-people for a decade. Justin Ling of VICE news joins Rob to chat about it.
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11/4/2016 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
City asks for some of the taxes to come from marijuana
With councillor for Ward 11 Brian Pincott.
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11/4/2016 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Foreign Ownership and Foreign Investment
With Trevor Tombe Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary.
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11/3/2016 • 13 minutes, 16 seconds
How Canada's Rehab Centres are Failing Drug Users
VICE news staff reporter Rachel Browne joins Rob to chat about issues plaguing rehab centres in Canada.
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11/3/2016 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
The CUBS!
With Glenn Stout, Author The Selling of the Babe & Series Editor,The Best American Sports Writing.
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11/3/2016 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Why time changes are bollocks
With national post reporter Tristin Hopper
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11/3/2016 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Diane Colley-Urquhart on CPS concerns
Diane joined Rob in studio today to chat about her proposals announced today after CPS workplace harrassment concerns.
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11/2/2016 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Halloween- not so scary after all?
Lenore Skenazy, founder of the free-range kids movement and contributor to reason.com joins Rob to chat about what shouldn't be scary on Halloween.
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10/31/2016 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Bylaw fine increases- whether Calgarians support it or not
Michael Platt from the Calgary Sun joins Rob to chat about changes in bylaws in Calgary
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10/31/2016 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Don't ban Air BnB
Andrew Moylan, executive director from the R Street Institute joins Rob to chat about New York's Airbnb law
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10/31/2016 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
CPS consultation
Councillor Ward Sutherland shares how he feels about CPS work place problems that came to light in the past few weeks.
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10/31/2016 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Tavis Vader proceedings today
Steven Penney, professor of criminal law at the University of Alberta joins Rob to chat about what has changed in the Vader verdict.
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10/31/2016 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Winning 50/50 to single dad
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation bent the rules to reward a single father with $67,000 after he tried to claim a winning 50/50 after deadline. Executive Director Natalie Minckler joins Rob to chat about it.
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10/27/2016 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Questions about homeschooling
A former student of Wisdom homeschooling shares her story with Rob about the problems she faced in the program. Listen to the whole interview with Barri here:
http://www.newstalk770.com/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/
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10/27/2016 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Problems of homeschooling
Rob chats with a Wisdom alumni student names Barri who says that her years in homeschooling were a complete disservice to her due to improper oversight, failure to act on reports of abuse, and lack of university equivalency grades.
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10/27/2016 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Distracted walkers
According to a new poll a majority of Canadians would support laws against distracted walking. City Councillor Ward Sutherland proposed something similar last year, he joins Rob to revisit his idea.
More on this story here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/3027015/over-60-per-cent-of-canadians-support-distracted-walking-legislation/
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10/27/2016 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Pharmacies and pot
Shopper's Drug Mart has applied to carry medicinal marijuana and dispense it. Phil Emberley, Director of Professional Affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association joins Rob to share why they think its a good idea.
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10/25/2016 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Should kids play football at all?
A study shows changes in the brain of kids playing football whether or not they have sustained multiple concussions. Lead Author and associate professor and chief of neuroradiology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Salem Dr. Christopher Whitlow.
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10/25/2016 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Housing density
Ken Green, Senior Director of the Fraser Institute joins Rob to chat about their new report showing how bureacratic red tape is hampering growth in Calgary and Edmonton.
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10/25/2016 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
More on CPS bullying and workplace issues
Rob welcomes to the program Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal to chat more about allegations of bullying and harrassment in the CPS from 2013.
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10/25/2016 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Howard Burns- CPS review
President of the Calgary Police Association Howard Burns joins Rob to chat about the CPS review from 2013 showing some big problems in the police work culture.
Full news story here:
http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/10/24/calgary-police-given-advice-on-how-to-improve-work-culture/
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10/25/2016 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Protesting the nanny state
Students for LIberty president David Clement joins Rob to chat about a store being set up by the group that shows how shopping would look if the government imposed all the lifestyle regulation that have been proposed.
http://www.nannystate.ca/
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10/24/2016 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Leadnow and elections in Canada
Ever heard of Leadnow? Writer and contributor to the National Post Vivian Krause joins Rob to chat about the green group that may have sway over Canadian elections.
More here:
http://www.albertaoilmagazine.com/2016/10/great-green-election-machine/
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10/24/2016 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
CETA with CD Howe
With C D Howe VP of research Daniel Shwanen
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10/24/2016 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Soliciting organ donations
The Canadian Society of Transplantation has said that solicitation of live organ donors shouldn't be discouraged. Rob is joined by CST Chair of Ethics Dr. Marie-Chantal Fortin.
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10/24/2016 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
The story of Canada's loneliest hero
John Ivison, postmedia, joins Rob to chat about the story of the RCMP officer who shot the parliament hill gunman.
You can read his piece here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadas-loneliest-hero-why-youve-never-heard-of-this-rcmp-officer-who-shot-the-parliament-hill-gunman
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10/21/2016 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Trick or treating time limit and offensive costumes
Rob chats about a bylaw in a New Brunswick city that restricts trick or treating to before 7pm.
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10/21/2016 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
CBE shuffles students around
As some schools fill up the CBE is looking at reshuffling students to less populous schools, Lisa Davis, Past President and Executive Member of the Calgary and Parent Association of School Councils, joins Rob to chat about it.
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10/21/2016 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
Electoral reform, or not?
Andrew Coyne from the National Post joins Rob to chat about Trudeau's action on electoral reform, or lack thereof rather.
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10/21/2016 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Jason Kenney stops by the studio and takes a few calls
Jason Kenney came for a visit today in studio and took a few phone calls to chat about uniting the right and fundraising.
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10/20/2016 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
The CRTC, Cancon, and the Local news
Emily Jackson, telecom reporter for the Financial Post joins Rob to chat about the head of the CRTC testifying on Ottawa who says broadcasters have a responsibility to local news, regardless of if they are losing money.
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10/20/2016 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Are GMOs A-okay?
Rob is joined by Dr. Camille Ryan, Social Sciences Lead at Bayer (formerly Monsanto) to chat about GMO's
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10/20/2016 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Saskatchewan brewery takes AB gov to court
Rob invites Great West Brewing President Michael Micovcin to the show to chat about Great West Brewing's qualms with new rules set by the Notley gov. You can read the news story here:
http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/10/18/great-western-brewery-taking-notley-government-to-court/
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10/19/2016 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Webber Academy appeals
Webber Academy, a secular private school in Calgary has appealed a decision by the Alberta Human Rights Commision regarding allowing two muslim students to pray at school.
Rob is joined by Webber Academy Founder and President Neil Webber to discuss the appeal.
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10/19/2016 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
The effect of Trump on conservative ladies
Rob is joined by conservative blogger Marybeth Glenn to chat about Trump and women conservative voters.
You can read her writing at
https://collisionofchurchandstate.com/
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10/19/2016 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Cases at risk due to court delays,
Rob invites Paula Simons, Postmedia, to discuss the danger of charges being stayed as court delays are taking so long it is violating the rights of the accused.
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10/18/2016 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Changes could see Uber for Christmas in Calgary
Calgary city council is looking into amending bylaws that would allow Uber and ridesharing to operate in Calgary very soon.
Councillor Evan Woolley joins Rob to discuss.
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10/18/2016 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
The great clown panic 2016 part 2- Clowns everywhere
Rob welcomes Benjamin Radford, Deputy Editor of the Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and author of the book 'Bad Clowns' back to the show to talk about this trend of creepy clowns continues to grow across Canada and the states.
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10/18/2016 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
The great clown panic 2016 part 1- Clowns in Airdrie
Airdrie mom Elisa Blanchard was chased into her house in Airdrie this week by two people dressed as clowns, her kids haven't slept well since.
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10/18/2016 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Naming the Cleveland team
Architect Douglas Cardinal has attempted court action to disallow the broadcasting of the Cleveland Indians' name calling it racist.
Rob is joined by a member of Cardinal's legal team, Paul-Erik Veel, lawyer at Lenczer Slaght.
You can read Cardinal's full response here:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-of-indigenous-rights-activist-douglas-cardinal-re-canadian-court-ruling-on-cleveland-teams-name-and-logo-300346213.html
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10/18/2016 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
New Leaf Travel
Rob invites the CEO of New Leaf Travel, Jim Young, on air to chat about how exactly this new option is going to work.
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10/17/2016 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
Callers on the issue of recognizing a higher power in treatment programs
Rob takes callers to discuss the atheist man who refused to accept God as part of a treatment program, subsequently failed, and lost his job.
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10/17/2016 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Seeking treatment- without a higher power
Rob welcomes to the show Ian Bushfield, Executive Director of the BC Humanists Association to talk about the case of a man named Byron Wood, who was required to go to Alcoholics Anonymous but as an atheist refused to accept God and therefore could not complete the program amd as a consequence lost his job.
You can read more about the involvement of the BC humanists here:
http://www.bchumanist.ca/bcha_asks_health_committee_to_end_religious_coercion_in_addictions_recovery
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10/17/2016 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
New mortgage rules
Are the new federal mortgage rules a regional solution for a national problem? Rob is joined by Phil Mcdowell, past president of the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association and owner of Mortgage Alliance.
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10/17/2016 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
What constitutes a "journalist"?
President of the Canadian Association of Journalists Nick Taylor-Vaisey joins Rob to chat about what constitutes a person as a journalist after Ezra Levant's Rebel News has been banned from covering an event at the UN.
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10/17/2016 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Medicine Hat- Cardston Federal byelection
It's the first by-election in the Medicine Hat- Cardston constituency history, and the Liberals are pulling out all of the stops.
Postmedia reporter Lorne Gunter joins Rob Breakenridge to chat about it.
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10/17/2016 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Does Calgary suck for women?
Rob is joined by Senior Economist and Researcher Iglika Ivanova to chat about the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' study showing Victoria is the best place for women in Canada.
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10/13/2016 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Trump's reputation and the NY times cease and desist
Rob chats about Trump's indiscretions, talk about indiscretions, and the NY times response to his cease and desist.
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10/13/2016 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Legalize psychadelics!
Mark Haden, Adjunct Professor UBC School of Population and Public Health and Chair of the Board of MAPS Canada (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), says LSD and psilocybin mushrooms should be legalized, regulated, and usage should be monitored.
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10/13/2016 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Energy Minister Marg McCuiag-Boyd
The NDP has struck an expert panel tasked with researching the best ways to upgrade industry and create jobs.
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10/13/2016 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Calgary Police Commission Poll
City Councillor Ward Sutherland joins Rob to chat about the Calgary Police Commission Poll showing 94% of Calgarians are satisfied with city police.
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10/12/2016 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Why do kids lie?
A study out of Mcgill looks at what age kids lie, and how age affects their reason for doing so. Joining Rob to chat about the study is Victoria Talwar, PhD- Associate Professor, McGill.
You can read more about it here:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2995854/why-do-kids-lie-it-depends-on-how-old-they-are/
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10/12/2016 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
A conversation about media in Canada
Is public money to the CBC ruining the Canadian media landscape? Rob chats with Stephen Maher, exercutive editor of ipolitics.ca. You can read his piece here : http://ipolitics.ca/2016/10/11/cbc-and-the-clickbait-wars/
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10/12/2016 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
The danger of women in positions of power- biblically speaking
Rob chats about female politicians, and shares some audio from Coach Dave from the states.
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10/12/2016 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Sandra Jansen enters the PC leadership fray
Rob connects with Sandra Jansen, the fifth contestant now in the PC leadership race.
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10/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
The case thrown out for taking too long
A first degree murder case has been thrown out because it would have taken too long- violating the defendant's right to a timely trial.
Joining Rob to chat about what sort of precedent this could set, Patricia Paradis, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Studies at the U of Alberta.
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10/11/2016 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Presidential debate numero dos
Troy Media sydicated columnist and Washington Times contributor Michael Taube joins Rob to chat about the second presidential debate,
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10/11/2016 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
The case of angle parking in a cul de sac
Martin Morrett woke up last week to find Calgary Parking had ticketed every car in his cul de sac for angle parking- something everyone had been doing for years.
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10/11/2016 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Islamic Centre vandalized in SE
Global News reporter Jill Croteau joins Rob to tell us about vandalism on an Islamic Centre in Queensland SE Calgary today.
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10/11/2016 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Caledonia
The Ontario Provincial Police have been criticised by a judge for plasing the rights of protestors above average citizens. Postmedia reporter Christie Blatchford joins Rob to chat about it. You can read her newest article on the Caledonia protest here.
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10/11/2016 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
The politicization of the Azer kids abduction
Some kerfuffle in parliament regarding the government's slow progress on bringing home the 4 Canadian Azer children kidnapped by their father to Iran. Middle East Expert Andrew Apostolou joins Rob.
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10/7/2016 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Rowdy: The Roddy Piper story
Rob is joined in Studio today by Ariel Toombs, the daughter of Rowdy Roddy Piper to chat about his life and career, and the biography she has just finished co-authoring about him.
You can check out the book here:
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9780345816221-item.html?mkwid=sZqQV5rz0_dc&pcrid=79790336342&pkw=&pmt=&s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Books&gclid=CjwKEAjwj92_BRDQ-NuC98SZkWYSJACWmjhlvfNFJQpHNvxPaMZ39a2y2FN7qTMqyhRcdVB8Ry2VahoCcH_w_wcB
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10/7/2016 • 22 minutes, 14 seconds
Alberta's impaired driving law constitutional challenge
Lawyer Nathan Whitling has brought a case to the Alberta court of appeal that says the current impaired driving laws were passed to save money and not lives and are making criminals out of every day citizens.
He joins Rob to chat about.
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10/7/2016 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Carbon tax with Andrew Leach
Economist and associate professor at the University of Alberta Andrew Leach joins Rob to chat his vies on the Carbon tax, you can read his piece in the Globe and Mail here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com//opinion/the-challenges-ahead-for-liberals-carbon-plan/article32266670/?cmpid=rss1&click=sf_globe
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10/7/2016 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
7 habits of highly effective first nations
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a study identifying what factors lead to success for First nations.
Joined by Dr Tom Flanagan Chair of the Aboriginal Futures program at Frontier and Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary.
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10/6/2016 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
RCMP Apologize for sexual harrassment of female officers
Today the RCMP officially apologized to women for bulllying and harrassment of female officers. Joining Rob to chat about it, Angela Workman Stark, retired chief superintendent of the RCMP, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business at Athabasca.
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10/6/2016 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Controversial bus ads not allowed
Some controversial bus ads in Edmonton highlighting honour killings will not be allowed by courts, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom calls this a ruling against freedom of speech.
With JCCF President John Carpay
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10/6/2016 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Why Google' new phone is a Trojan Horse
Maclean's writer Adrian Lee joins Rob to chat about Google's foray into hardware and how google wants to be more involved in people's lives.
You can read his column here:
http://www.macleans.ca/society/technology/why-googles-new-pixel-phone-is-a-trojan-horse/
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10/5/2016 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
"Video is absolutely necessary" Pat Heffernan call on CPS investigation
Pat Heffernan, the father of Anthony Heffernan who was shot by CPS resulting in his death in 2015, phoned in to the Breakenridge show today to share his thoughts and concerns on the charges now levied against CPS officers.
You can read the most recent Newstalk 770 story on the case here: http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/10/05/3-officers-charged-following-violent-arrest-in-july/
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10/5/2016 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Smart Toys
More smart toys are on the list for this Christmas, are they a dangerous threat to imagination and privacy? Aviva Rutkin Reporter at New Scientist joins Rob to chat about it.
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10/5/2016 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Secret Life- Jian Ghomeshi investigation
Author of Secret Life Kevin Donovan joins Rob to chat about the investigation and case.
https://www.amazon.ca/Secret-Life-Jian-Ghomeshi-Investigation/dp/0864929641
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10/4/2016 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Tobacco Endgame
Queen's University just wrapped up a summit calling for nicotine use to be reduced to only 5% by 2035. Joining Rob to chat about it is Chris Simpson, Chief of Cardiology at Queen's.
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10/4/2016 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Anti Islam posters at the U of C
40 or so anti islam posters were posted at the U of C this morning- joining Rob to brief us is Reid Fiest, Global National.
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10/4/2016 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Breed Selective Legislation
Rob welcomes Ewa Demianowicz, campaign manager of Humane Society International/Canada to the show to chat about Montreal's breed selective legislation and what difference such laws have made in Canadian municipalities in the past
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10/3/2016 • 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Michelle Rempel- AB Jobs, Carbon pricing
Michelle Rempel, MP for Calgary Nose Hill connects with Rob to chat about federal carbon pricing and the jobs situation in Alberta.
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10/3/2016 • 20 minutes, 43 seconds
Federal carbon pricing plan
Making sense of the plan unveiled todat by PM Trudeau, Trevor Tombe- Assistant Prof of economics joins Rob on air.
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10/3/2016 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
Innocence Canada
Rob welcomes two guests from innocence Canada, Win Wahrer director of Client Services and Ron Dalton, exoneree.
Ron was a bank manager whose wife, in 1988, choked to death.The local hospital pathologist had no forensic experience andruled her death a homicide. Ron was arrested the next day andcharged with murder. His daughter was just 6 years old. After12 years fighting for his freedom, he got a second chance andwas found innocent. He made it to his daughter’s high schoolgraduation with 1 hour to spare.
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10/3/2016 • 19 minutes, 17 seconds
Terror suspect gets selfie with Trudeau
Rob is joined by Vincent Larouche, Investigative Journalist from Montreal's La Presse.
You can read his article here:
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/09/29/canadian-suspect-in-terror-probe-took-selfie-with-justin-trudeau.html
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9/29/2016 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Regulations about vaping
Rob is joined by Derek From of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to chat about regulations that may be coming from the feds regarding vaping.
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9/29/2016 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Why marriage is a public health issue
Could being married affect your ability to fight cancer and other ailments? Rob is joined by Andrea Mrozek – Cardus Family Program Director
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9/29/2016 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
In defence of the Calgary teacher fined for threatening a student
Ronald Robichaud, teacher at Bishop Grandin High School is facing a fine after threatening to knock a student out on video.
Our producer Andrea Montgomery is a former student of his, she joins Rob on air to shed light on what kind of teacher he is. Rob then takes calls from listeners on the matter.
You can read Michael Platt's column on it here: http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/09/28/teacher-fined-for-facing-up-to-unruly-kid-finds-support-in-former-students
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9/29/2016 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
U of L Prof supports open debate on holocaust
A Professor at the University of Lethbridge is urging open debate on the holocaust and believes that the Sep. 11 attacks were perpetrated by Israel and not Al Qaeda.
B'nai Brith Canada is asking the U to investigate the Prof based on some of the things he has said.
Joining Rob from B'nai Brith Canada is Amanda Hohmann, their National Director of Advocacy.
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9/28/2016 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Farmers with firearms facebook group
An uptick in rural crime has some farmers arming themselves for protection.
Joe O'Connor from the National post has been following this story and joins Rob on air to chat, you can read his story here:
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/fear-in-farm-country-saskatchewan-farmers-take-up-arms-after-masked-men-enter-land
Also joining Rob on air, Lee Smith, one of the creators of the Farmers With Firearms facebook group.
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9/28/2016 • 22 minutes, 14 seconds
Councillor Diane Colley Urquhart, FOIP requests and police poll
Councillor Diane Colley Urquhart joins Rob to chat about her perspective of why FOIP requests need to be looked at. Rob also asks her about a poll that showed dismal approval for Calgary police.
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9/28/2016 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
FOIP requests and city council
Calgary Council is drafting new rules that could see all FOIP requests end in a data dump online.
Michael Platt with the Calgary Sun has written about it and joins Rob on air to chat, you can read his column here:
http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/09/27/city-councils-policy-of-open-information-serves-to-muzzle-media?token=d7c8a9c441af8996a6646e6f90f4befc
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9/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Trouble in Airdrie- The Square
Angry citizens of Airdrie have created a facebook group to bring awareness to a project Airdrie council has been working on without prior public consultation.
Rob invited Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown on today to chat about the situation.
You can listen to Bruce Kenyon's interview with Marnie Marr, representative from the facebook group here:
https://omny.fm/shows/the-morning-news-with-bruce-kenyon/airdrie-is-screwed
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9/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
The atheist minister
Rob welcomes to the show Gretta Vosper, atheist minister, ordained by the United Church.
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9/27/2016 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Journey to Mars and Europa the moon
Kate Lunau, Canadian Editor of Motherboard - VICE Media's digital vertical dedicated to science, technology and future culture, joins Rob to chat about Elon Musk's big announcement regarding Mars today as well as Nasa's announcement this week about Europa, Jupiter's moon.
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9/27/2016 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
The composition of the Calgary olympic committee
Councillor Druh Farrell joins Rob on air to chat about some questions they have about the composition of the Calgary Olympics exploration committee.
You can read Rob's blog on it here:
http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/breakenridge-study-into-olympic-bid-must-be-rigorous
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9/27/2016 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Byron Nelson- PC leadership Candidate
Rob welcomes to the show Byron Nelson who has thrown his name in the running for PC Leadership.
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9/27/2016 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
Rob and Bob chat #debatenight2016
Rob is joined by Political Scientist Bob Murray to chat about the first presidential debate.
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9/27/2016 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
Urologists for PSA screening
Last week we chatted about a study that shows mortality rates for treated and untreated cancers seem the same and we chatted about whether or not PSA screening leads to reduced mortality, you can hear that segment here:
https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-rob-breakenridge/prostate-cancer-treatments
We got a call from the Prostate Cancer Centre asking if they could have a urologist join Rob on air to chat about how we deal with this information.
Dr Bryan Donnelly, Urologist with the Calgary Health Region, Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Calgary and the Co-founder and Chairman of the Prostate Centre in Calgary.
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9/26/2016 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
Misadventures of a Kansas City Cop
Author of Peckerwood in the Hood: Misadventures of a Kansas City Cop, D.W. Rawlings joins Rob in studio to chat about American policing and the way he has made it humourous in his book.
More here:
http://www.dwrawlings.com/
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9/26/2016 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Social License
MLAs Leela Sharon Aheer and Prasad Panda penned an op-ed published today about the NDP use of social license when it comes to the carbon tax in AB. MLA Aheer joins Rob to chat about it.
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9/26/2016 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Crossing the street
Inspired by a reddit threat Rob chats with Calgary Police Staff Sergeant Paul Ceci about jaywalking laws in Calgary.
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9/26/2016 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Hospital Parking Fees
Andrew Lawton guest hosts today.
Joined this segment by Wildrose health critic Drew Barnes to chat about hospital parking fees.
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9/23/2016 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Monday's debate- who will win the presidency?
Andrew Lawton in for Rob again today.
Joined by Allan Lichtman, Political Historian at American University in DC. He has correctly predicted the result of every presidential election since 1984. He says Trump is going to win this time.
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9/23/2016 • 16 minutes, 14 seconds
On the Ground in Charlotte, North Carolina
The latest after a second shooting and another night of riots in Charlotte, North Carolina Guest: Jaweed Kaleem, Race and Justice Reporter for the LA Times covering the story in Charlotte, North Carolina
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9/23/2016 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Moving houses- the liberal spending question
Andrew Lawton is in for Rob today. He is joined by Postmedia's Kelly Mcparland to chat about the most recent liberal spending question- $200,000 for two staffers to move residences?
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9/22/2016 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Controversial bus ads pulled in Edmonton
Andrew Lawton in for Rob Breakenridge. Last October bus ads were pulled down in Edmonton that showed pictures of girls honour killed by their families and read "is your family threatening you? Is there a fatwa on your head? We can help: go to FightforFreedom.us"
The Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms is arguing for the free expression rights of this group. Joined by president John Carpay.
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9/22/2016 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Police stings and the online sex trade
Andrew Lawton takes the mic for Rob Breakenridge today. As the sex trade moves increasingly online are police sting operations effective in curbing prostitition? Joined by Loretta J Stalans Ph.D. Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Loyola University in Chicago.
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9/22/2016 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Plain Packaging for Cigarette Packages
Andrew Lawton fills in for Rob Breakenridge today. The Canadian government is looking to follow the lead of Australia with plain packaging for cigarettes, Andrew is joined by Caroline Evans from JTI-Macdonald Corp who says plain packaging doesn't work.
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9/22/2016 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Freemen of the Land
The Freemen of the Land are in the news again. Sociologist Stephen Kent joins Rob to chat about the group and "paper terrorism."
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9/21/2016 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Justice Report Card
The Macdonald-Laurier institute has released it's Justice Report Card- and things don't look great for the legal system in Canada.
Rob is joined by Benjamin Perrin, Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier institute.
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9/21/2016 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Prostate Cancer treatments
A study out of the the UK shows that the decision to seek treatment does not affect mortality rates of prostate cancer. Rob is joined by Dr James Dickinson, professor of family medicine and community health sciences at the U of C who conducted a study earlier this year showing PSA screening is not as effective as we thought.
You can see the whole study from the UK here: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1606220#t=article%20
You can see the U of C study here:https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2016-03-02/study-finds-psa-testing-does-not-change-prostate-cancer-mortality-rates
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9/20/2016 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
The economics of hosting the Olympics
There is a good variety of professions represented on the Olympic consideration committee, but strangely enough no economist. Trevor Tombe, economics prof from the U of C joins Rob to chat about what the Olympics could mean, economically speaking.
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9/20/2016 • 22 minutes, 7 seconds
Vehicle registration renewals
You will no longer receive a reminder in the mail to renew your vehicle registration, this has some people seeing red over tickets they have received,
Rob is joined by MLA of Calgary Varsity and Minister for the status of women and Service Alberta, Stephanie Mclean
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9/20/2016 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
Rules for self driving cars
With Ian Adams, senior fellow at R Street, a non profit non partisan public policy research organization in the states.
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9/20/2016 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
GSA non compliance, the next step
Pastor Brian Coldwell has indicated to Education Minister David Eggen that the Spruce Grove Baptist Education Society will not comply with the GSA legislation.
With Global News reporter Kendra Slugoski
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9/19/2016 • 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Christie Blatchford's book, Life Sentence
Veteran courts reporter Christie Blatchford chats with Rob about her new book and what cases have shaped her opinions of Canadian justice through the years,
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9/19/2016 • 22 minutes, 14 seconds
The ethics of the chair of the ethics committee
Some strange business in the ethics committee at the legislature today as the chair temporarily recused herself in order to allow work to get done.
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9/19/2016 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Olympic bid committee announced
Rob gets an update from Newstalk 770 reporter Aurelio Perri on the committee formed to explore an olympic bid and takes calls on the subject.
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9/19/2016 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Vader verdict analysis redux
With Carrisima Mathen, associate professor of Law University of Ottawa.
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9/16/2016 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
The Lord's prayer in public classrooms
Rob is joined by Luke Fevin, spokesperson for the APUPIL (Alberta Parents for Unbiased Public Inclusive Learning) regarding the removal of the Lord's prayer from Wetaskiwin public schools
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9/16/2016 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
The hat incident at MRU
Rob chats with Postmedia reporter Michael Lumsden and takes calls on the hat incident at MRU
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9/16/2016 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
Radita trial update
Closing arguments today in the Radita trial, joined by Global reporter David Boushy.
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9/15/2016 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Canada Post Task Force
A task force comprised to have a look at Canada Post has released recommendations on how to move forward
Joined by task force chair Francoise Betrand.
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9/15/2016 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
The Economics of Carbon Pricing
A new report from the U of C says that while carbon pricing is trendy, it is also effective economically.
With author Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics, University of Guelph.
http://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Carbon-Pricing-McKitrickFINAL.pdf
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9/15/2016 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Analysis of the Travis Vader verdict
Travis Vader was convicted of two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann today. But the judge appears to have made an error in the section of the criminal code referenced in his decision. What could this mean for the verdict?
Joining Rob to analyze the decision, Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Alberta, Steven Penney.
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9/15/2016 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds
Problem with the Vader verdict?
Could there be a big problem with technicalities in the judge's verdict of Travis Vader?
With Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Alberta, Steven Penney.
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9/15/2016 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Flouride study voted down by council
Councillor Shane Keating joins Rob to explain why he voted against studying fluoridation.
Calgary council has rejected a motion calling for a study on the effects of fluoridation.
Three councillors asked that the city gather data after a U of C study earlier this year showed Calgary grade two students had nearly double the cavity rate of their counterparts in Edmonton where fluoride is still added to the water supply.
Full story: http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/09/14/council-says-no-to-fluoridation-research/
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9/14/2016 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
24 hour health care in Airdrie
It was announced today that the urgent care center in Airdrie will expand to be open 24 hours. Joined by MLA Angela Pitt.
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9/14/2016 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Minimum wage announcement
Rob shares his thoughts on the announcement today that the minimum wage in Alberta will be 15$ an hour starting in 2018.
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9/14/2016 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Stingrays and police surveillance
Joined by the Policy Director of the BCCLA, Michael Vonn.
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9/14/2016 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
Many Reasons to Question CalgaryNEXT
Rob offers his thoughts on a new poll showing Calgarians are leery about the CalgaryNEXT arena/stadium proposal
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9/13/2016 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
Airlines and fare prices in Canada
With Bloomberg reporter Justin Bachman
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9/13/2016 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Camera allowed for Travis Vader verdict this Thursday
A camera will be allowed to record the decision in the Travis Vader case.
Justice Denny Thomas made the decision Tuesday afternoon.
The camera would only record the judge and not Vader or anyone in the courtroom watching.More here: http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/09/13/camera-allowed-in-court-for-vader-decision/
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9/13/2016 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
RCMP terrorism arrest
Wityh VICE news reporter Rachel Browne.The RCMP made an arrest last month of a suspected terrorist in Ottawa just days after the foiled plot of Aaron Driver.
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Joined by BROKE spokesperson Karl Perrin.
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9/13/2016 • 20 minutes, 25 seconds
Finding the HMS Terror
Two years after the HMS Erebus was found, the HMS Terror has also been located by researchers.
With guest Ted Betts, a toronto lawyer and amateur historian with a keen eye on the search for the ships.
You can read his blog here:
http://franklinsghost.blogspot.ca/
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9/12/2016 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Electoral finance rules in Alberta
With MLA for Calgary Shaw Graham Sucha.
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9/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Fentanyl, Naloxone, and the continuing tragedy of addiction
With Dr. Hakique Virani public health and preventative medicine and addiction medicine specialist, and clinical assistant professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Alberta.
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9/12/2016 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
The role of the court of law in religious decisions
The Alberta court of appeal has ruled that judges can overturn church edicts such as excommunication and shunning. What sort of implications does this have for the relationship between church and court?
With guest Howard Kizlowicz, assistant professor in the faculty of law at the University of New Brunswick.
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9/12/2016 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Ice times in Calgary
Children leagues seem to be getting the short end of the stick when it comes to ice time. Featuring Hockey Calgary Executive Director Kevin Kobelka as well as callers.
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9/9/2016 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
Justice Camp
With National Post Columnist Christie Blatchford and thoughts from callers.
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9/9/2016 • 24 minutes, 23 seconds
The legacy of the double double
With Sylvain Charlebois, dean of the faculty of management, Prof in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.
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9/9/2016 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Bankrupt balancing pool with Greg Clark
The Alberta Party has calculated that the balancing pool budget is going to run out of money by the end of this year. With Alberta Party leader and Calgary Elbow MLA Greg Clark.
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9/9/2016 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Cameras in the courtroom
Edmonton news outlets are pushing to be allowed to air the Travis Vader verdict live. Cameras have only been allowed in Alberta courtrooms twice before.
With Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons.
You can read her column here:
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/paula-simons-public-deserves-right-to-learn-travis-vader-verdict-from-the-judge-himself
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9/8/2016 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Self defence, where is the line that it becomes criminal?
At what point does the right for self defence become a criminal act? With Edmonton Sun Columnist Lorne Gunter.
His full column is here:
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/06/self-defence-is-an-ancient-right
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9/8/2016 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Donna Kennedy-Glans, PC leadership contender
Donna Kennedy-Glans has thrown her hat into the Alberta PC leadership ring.
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9/8/2016 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Flouride
With City Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart and callers
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9/8/2016 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
Canadian Values revisited
Continued discussion about Rob's interview with Kellie Leitch featuring guest Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post
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9/8/2016 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Talking Canadian Values with Kellie Leitch
With Kellie Lietch, conservative MP and leadership candidate.
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9/7/2016 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Pulling the kids from music class
A Muslim father in Ontario is in a fight with his local school board as he wants to pull his kids from music class due to his religious beliefs. Joining us to discuss this is Zarqa Nawaz, creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie and author of Laughing all the way to the mosque.
You can read her column on the issue here
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/to-the-muslim-music-banning-father-rejecting-compromise-is-extremism/article31742899/
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9/7/2016 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
The 6 pack plan
The Wildrosers have unveiled a new plan to help the industry, with guest MLA Derek Fildebrandt
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9/7/2016 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
What to do with Canada Post
Guest: R. Michael Warren is a former Canada Post CEO, former corporate director, Ontario deputy minister, and TTC chief general manager.
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9/7/2016 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Flu shot vs Nasal Spray and the FDA
With guest Danuta Skowronski MD, Epidemiology Lead, Influenza & Emerging Respiratory Pathogensat the BC Centre for Disease Control
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9/7/2016 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
On the question of homework
With grade 4 teacher Eric Armitage, who doesn't send homework home anymore.
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9/6/2016 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
The Trees in Brentwood
Some Brentwood residents, including Dr. Ellen Burgess would rather the city NOT plant any trees in their park.
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9/6/2016 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Education minister David Eggen on GSA's and back to school
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9/6/2016 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Math curriculum changes
With Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples.
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9/2/2016 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Can Nicotine ever be safe? Vaping, and where to do it.
How "toxic" is vaping and where to? With guest David Sweanor Public health advocate / Adjunct professor in the Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics at the University of Ottawa
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9/2/2016 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Would you clone your pet?
An Ontario man is paying $65,000 to clone his recently deceased dog Woofie. Would you pay for a copy of your best four legged friend? With Kerry BowmanBioethicist and conservationist with University of Toronto and clinical ethicist for Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto
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9/2/2016 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
Supply Management
You may be noticing some price hikes on dairy products in Canada. Why is that?
Guest: Vincent Geloso Associate Researcher at the Montreal Economic Institute
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9/2/2016 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Khalif Mitchell and Judaism
Guest: Jordan Kerbel from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
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9/2/2016 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Proving your family is real to the CRA
Devin Dubois is now providing paperwork to prove to the CRA, for the second time, that his family and kids exist.
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8/31/2016 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Bylaw changes could prevent pro life flyers from landing in your mailbox
Joined by Sharon Polsky, Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association
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8/31/2016 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
The potential Agrium Potash deal
And what it could mean for interprovincial politics and business.
With guest Trevor Tombe, Assistant Professor of Economics from the University of Calgary.
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8/31/2016 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Seth Shostak - SETI
We spoke with Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, and author of the book "Confessions of an Alien Hunter" about whether Russian scientists might have detected an actual alien signal
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8/31/2016 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Electoral Reform Discussion
With Lydia Miljan, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and associate professor of political science at the University of Windsor.
And Kelly Carmichael, Executive Director of Fair Vote Canada.
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8/30/2016 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
Energy East Protests and the NEB
GUEST: Blair King, A practicing environmental scientist who works outside of Vancouver and Blogs on issues surrounding the use of scientific data in environmental decision making
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8/30/2016 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
The CFL and WCB in AB
Joined by Brian Ramsey, Executive Director of the CFL Players' Association.
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8/25/2016 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Autonomous cars in driving services
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8/25/2016 • 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Mac's thoughts on CPS involvement in the pride parade
Regular caller Mac on what she thinks about Calgary Police marching in the pride parade.
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8/25/2016 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Should Alberta taxpayers subsidize rebates to political parties?
We spoke with NDP MLA Rod Loyola
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8/12/2016 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
The supposed war on science, election spending limits and conservativea and carbon tax
Featuring:
David Akin, Parliamentary Bureau Chief Sun Media
Jen Gerson, National Post
Stephen Gordon, Economics Prof at Laval University, blogger and columnist
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8/10/2016 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
Thomas Lukaszuk
On the investigation into his leaked cell data.
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8/10/2016 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
A little explainer on how equalization payments work
Featuring guest: Erich Hartmann from the Mowat Centre
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8/9/2016 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
New patio rules with AGLC, ASIRT transparency and Harvest Hills redevelopment
Guests include: Bill Robinson, AGLC President and CEO. Paula Simons, Columnist for the Edmonton Journal, and David Hartwick, VP of Northern Hills Community Association.
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8/9/2016 • 42 minutes, 57 seconds
Jason Kenney and his truck tour
Jason Kenney joins us to talk about his truck tour across Alberta and other current events.
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8/8/2016 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Is "cupping" just a placebo or superstition type effect?
Olympians are showing up with bug purple spots on their bodies because of "cupping" but does it even do anything? Kate Lunau, Canada Editor for Motherboard with Vice News.
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8/8/2016 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Brewery taxes, subsidies, and beer prices in Alberta
Two guests join us to chat brewery taxes and subsidies:
First: Derek Fildebrandt, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister
Second: Terry Rock, Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association
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7/29/2016 • 41 minutes, 6 seconds
Bob Mackin chatting Rio and birth tourism
When we tracked down investigative postmedia journalist Bob Mackin to speak about birth tourism in BC this week, we found him in Rio. So we chatted about both.
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7/29/2016 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
DNC wrap up and Hillary's big night
Michael Taube, Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, was a speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper joins us to chat about the DNC.
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7/29/2016 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Expanding on the what and why of PPA's
Joined by former PC MLA and founder of viewpoints Alberta Donna Kennedy-Glans to discuss the what, and why of PPA's. Why PPAs exist, what the point of creating them was, whether the PCs were out of line to have done so, whether they really have been a raw deal for consumers, and whether the NDP should have known about them.
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7/28/2016 • 19 minutes, 37 seconds
How Sobeys screwed up Safeway.
You may have noticed Safeway is much different under Sobey's ownership- and you may not like it. Discussing how the transition has gone poorly Hollie Shaw joins us from the Financial post. You can read her whole piece here:
http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/how-sobeys-screwed-up-safeway-in-a-messy-takeover-that-left-empty-shelves-massive-losses-and-drove-customers-away
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7/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
The ALS ice bucket challenge- was effective!
It seemed like a silly bandwagon jumping thrill ride at the time- but last year's craze of the ice bucket challenge for ALS actually helped fund a gene discovery associatied with the disease. Our guest is Dr. John Landers, Professor of neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School who discovered the gene.
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7/28/2016 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
The sentencing of James Forcillo
Today police officer James Forcillo was sentenced on charges for the murder of Sammy Yatim to 6 years. Anthoney Furey, columnist and editorial write for Sun papers joined Rob today to discuss the proceedings and the case.
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7/28/2016 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Chef Paul Shufelt - An Open Letter to the Premier on Minimum Wage
We spoke with Edmonton chef Paul Shufelt
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7/28/2016 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Progress Alberta and PPA's
Duncan Kinney from Progress Alberta defending the government's decision to go to court with power companies.
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7/27/2016 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Oilsands and Lesbians
An Albertan Oilsands advocacy group is facing some criticism this week after sharing a poster depicting two women kissing in an attempt to highlight the human rights issues in other oil producing nations such as Saudi Arabia. Oilsands advocate, and a designer of the poster Robbie Picard joined Rob today to explain his intentions.
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7/27/2016 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
The DNC and other action in American poli-drama
Featuring guest Ed Morrissey, senior editor at hotair.com, author of "Going Red: The Two Million Voters Who Will Elect The Next President - And How Conservatives Can Win Them" and host of the "Ed Morrissey Show."
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7/27/2016 • 15 minutes
Manyshots sexual assault case and victim impact statement
The judge in the Manyshots brothers sexual assault case has decided not to permit the victim impact statement to be read aloud in court unless the victim reads it herself. Joining Rob to speak about this Danielle Aubry, the executive director of Calgary Communities against Sexual Abuse (CCASA.)
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7/27/2016 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Vacant tax in BC
Mike Hager from the Globe and Mail joins Rob to chat about a new tax in Vancouver to combat foreign owned vacant properties.
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7/27/2016 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Oil Sands Debate, why not Canadian tankers?
Environmental leaders spoke out today against the energy east pipeline and promoted a petition calling for President Obama to ban Canadian "tar sands" tankers from the American coast.
In studio, Oilsands advocate and founder of Canada Action Cody Battershill joined Rob to discuss and debate the situation with Anthony Swift, director of the Canada Project for the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council.)
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7/26/2016 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
Stampede and the local beer scene, can't we all just get along?
Graham Sherman from Tool Shed Brewery joins Rob in studio to chat about local beers, the Calgary Stampede, and what is "craft" beer.
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7/8/2016 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Jason Kenney and Rob Breakenridge
Jason Kenney joined host Rob Breakenridge to answer a few questions about his announcement to run for leader of the PC party, future hopes to merge the PC and Wildrose, and other issues the MP has brought up this week.
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7/8/2016 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
Nutraiser! Bret Hart and Jim Button in studio
Tonight the Nutraiser event in support of Prostate cancer research by Village Brewery and Bottlescrew Bills sees prairie oysters (bull testicles) once again join the casks as an ingredient!
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7/7/2016 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Michelle Rempel
Michelle Rempel stopped by the studio today to chat Jason Kenney, conservatism in Canada, and other concerns.
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7/6/2016 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Pit Bull Ban
Jesse Ferreras from Huffington Post Canada is in favour of banning pit bulls.
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7/4/2016 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Beer Importers Push Back Against Tax Increase
We spoke with Bo Vitanov from Artisan Ales about the impact the higher beer taxes have had on their business, and how importers are fighting back
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6/29/2016 • 16 minutes
Brexit Fallout / Sentence Looms for David and Collet Stephan
We spoke with British historian and Labour party activist Andrew Apostolou about why British voters chose to leave the EU and what it all means
Also, Reid Feist from Global National on the sentencing arguments for the parents convicted in the meningitis death of their toddler son
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6/24/2016 • 33 minutes
Sandra Jansen, PC, emphasis on the P
MLA Sandra Jansen says if Jason Kenney becomes leader of the PC's she will quit the party.
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6/23/2016 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Antarctica
A daring rescue has been taking place this week at a desolate research station near the south pole with Calgarian planes, Alex Taylor lives in Canmore but works for the British Antarctic Survey in Antarctic summer, he shares his experience working as a guide in the region and shed some light onto the trials the rescuers are facing.
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6/23/2016 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
15 is Fair
Gil McGowan, President of the AFL joins Rob to chat about their minimum wage initiative "15 is Fine."
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6/21/2016 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Calgary's Olympic Bid / Debating Minimum Wage
We spoke with Councillor Druh Farrell, one of just two votes on council against spending up to $5-million on exploring a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Also, we spoke with Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan about their new "15 is Fair" campaign in support of raising the minimum wage to $15/hour
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6/21/2016 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Getting to Zero % Tax Increases & Another business Faces Demise
Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart talks about the pursuit of 0% business tax increases. We speak with another business owner facing the prospect of going out of business.
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6/9/2016 • 35 minutes
First home, next home
Roger and Rob spoke with Wayne Karl, real estate blogger and editor from YP next home about what young people should know about real estate and the conditions faced by new buyers.
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6/8/2016 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Calgary Businesses Feeling the Pressure
Roger and Rob spoke with Darren Hamelin, Owner of Escoba Bistro - a Calgary restaurant that will soon be closing its doors.
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6/8/2016 • 12 minutes
Remembering Ali with Showtime Boxing commentator Steve Farhood
We took some time this morning to remember Muhammad Ali - The great boxer and world famous icon.
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6/6/2016 • 41 minutes, 40 seconds
Tragically Hip Ticket Outcry / "Bonino! Bonino! Bonino!"
We spoke with broadcaster and music historian Alan Cross about the outrage over the availability of Tragically Hip tickets.
Also, we spoke with Harnarayan Singh, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi
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6/3/2016 • 39 minutes, 50 seconds
Councillor Sean Chu & Awards in School
Councillor Sean Chu explains the his comments in a committee meeting. Roger and Rob disagree on the value of school awards for academics.
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6/1/2016 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
New Grads and the Job Market
Adapting in Alberta: New grads and the job market with Meghan Reid a Psychologist at Calgary Career Counselling.
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5/27/2016 • 18 minutes, 58 seconds
The Wildrose hate Premier Wynne & Hugging Etiquette
Alberta politics closely resembled Wrestlemania on Thursday. Tristin Hopper breaks down the dangers of hugging.
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5/27/2016 • 42 minutes
Holidays and Divorcees with Heather Feldstein
Blogger and freelance writer Heather Feldstein chats about keeping it civil, and having fun on holidays like Father's day and Mother's day- after a divorce.
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5/27/2016 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Some phone calls & Hospital visiting hours
This is what the set up for our show sounds like. We clearly have fun on the radio. We also spoke about hospital visiting hours and the need for some protocols.
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5/20/2016 • 42 minutes, 38 seconds
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason & Having a Woodpecker move into your attic
We speak to Brian Mason about Bill 16 (regulating ride share companies), flood mitigation projects, and the SW ring road. We then talk about Edgemont resident David Parker and his nesting woodpecker problem.
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5/18/2016 • 40 minutes, 4 seconds
What Not Criminally Responsible is & Donating junk in times of need
Lisa Silver is a criminal lawyer and law faculty member at UofC. She takes us through the process of reaching a NCR verdict. Dr. Robin Cox discusses the problem of people donating useless items in the wake of disaster like the Fort McMurray fires.
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5/17/2016 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Family's of the victims of Michael deGrood & Cancelling/Postponing the Olympics
Jill Croteau from Global News Calgary talks to us about meeting the families of Brentwood Murders victims. We discuss cancelling/postponing the Rio Olympics because of the Zika virus.
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5/16/2016 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
Free Range Kids / Friday the 13th
We spoke with Clint Edwards, blogger - www.byclintedwards.com - and author: “This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things”
Also, we were joined by Benjamin Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and Research Fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. His latest book is called "Bad Clowns"
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5/13/2016 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
What it's like to be a wildfire fighter & Changing the lyrics of O Canada
We had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Magee, a wildfire fighter for eight years who wrote us an amazing email last week. We also talked about a bill that would see the lyrics of O Canada changed.
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5/10/2016 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds
Brian Jean on Fort McMurray fire
Leader of the Wildrose party, Brian Jean, represents Fort McMurray. He is one of the many people who was evacuated from, and lost his home.
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5/4/2016 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Brian Jean on Fentanyl & The Need to Endorse E-Cigs
Brian Jean calls for a state of emergency to be declared to handle the fentanyl crisis in Alberta. We speak with the Chair of the Royal College of Physicans, John Britton, about the need to promote e-cigarettes as a means of reducing tobacco usage.
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5/3/2016 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Free the Beer / Tom Arnold
We spoke with Derek From with the Canadian Constitution Foundation about a significant court ruling in New Brunwick regarding interprovincial beer trade
Also, actor and comedian Tom Arnold joined us in studio - catch him this weekend at The Laugh Shop at Blackfoot Inn
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4/29/2016 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Alberta Has a Beef With Earl's
We discussed the decision by Earl's restaurants to no longer serve Alberta beef and instead import their beef from Kansas - our callers had a lot to say
We also spoke with Stephen Deere, owner of Modern Steak about why they go out of their way to serve Alberta beef
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4/28/2016 • 41 minutes, 2 seconds
Robin Lord Taylor
We spoke with Robin Lord Taylor, who plays The Penguin on Fox's "Gotham" - he'll be here this weekend for the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
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4/28/2016 • 19 minutes
Should Naturopaths be allowed to practice on children & What to do with dog poop?
We follow up on the verdict in the Stephan case with Tim Caulfield. Also, what's wrong with putting your dog's poop in somebody else's garbage.
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4/27/2016 • 41 minutes, 12 seconds
Nenshi on Candid Camera & The Fentanyl Solution
The Mayor of Calgary took an interesting Lyft ride in Boston while there. We speak to Dr. Hakique Virani about
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4/25/2016 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
Our pal Charles Adler, A Winnipeg mom hassled by Child and Family Services, and a HRC ruling at a restaurant in Ontario.
Charles Adler joins us to talk about the exoneration of Mike Duffy. We open the phones to discuss two interesting cases; a mom who got flack for letting her kids play in their backyard unattended and a restaurant that was ordered to pay $12,000 to a customer because they said he was "high maintenance."
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4/22/2016 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
Calgary Next next steps & The Death of Prince
A city report says the Calgary Next project will cost $1.8. We look back on the life and career of Prince. He passed away at age 57.
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4/21/2016 • 41 minutes, 10 seconds
Homolka Moves In & And the Anti-BRT Rally at City Hall
How would you feel if you found out that a notorious killer had moved into your neighbourhood? Alan Hallman from Ready 2 Engage talks to us about a rally at City Hall about the SW BRT.
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4/20/2016 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
Ric's Flare (up) & Jenna's Bad Taxi Experience
We talk to our friend Danielle Smith about the incident that saw Ric McIver booted from the legislature yesterday. We also hear from a woman who couldn't get a taxi to take her six blocks after midnight on the weekend and the taxi company that wouldn't take her.
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4/19/2016 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
Budget Thoughts & Texting at the movies
We talk to our pal Economist Trevor Tombe from U of C about the NDP budget from yesterday. Then we turn our attention to texting at the movies with Guardian reporter Amber Jamieson
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4/15/2016 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Budget Day Spectacular!!!
The Alberta Budget is being dropped in Edmonton today. It's going to have a lot of debt and... well, that's the meat of the matter.
We talk to listeners and an economist about what they are hoping to see in the budget.
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4/14/2016 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
A little Leap, A little more Brian Jean & And a lot of Attawapiskat
The RoRoShow starts with a breakdown of the Avi Lewis/Maclean's interview. They discuss the rebuttal from Brian Jean to the Premier's televised address. Jorge Barrera joins the show to talk about the crisis facing Attawapiskat.
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4/13/2016 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Notley vs. The Leapers / The Rise of Nerd Culture
We replayed Premier Notley's comments about her federal counterparts and how she really feels about the Leap Manifesto.
Also, we spoke with Glen Weldon about his new book "The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture"
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4/12/2016 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
Dissecting Notley's Televised Address / A Conversation with "Mario"
We listened back to parts of Premier Notley's televised address to Albertans, and tried to deduce what the point of it all was.
Also, we were joined by Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, and a voice actor for many other video games. (Will be here for Calgary Expo April 28 - May 1)
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4/8/2016 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds
Village Brewery and Fiasco Gelato combined!
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4/8/2016 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
"Fat" Fired Fiasco
We spoke about the case of a young Edmonton woman (who described herself as "fat") who was fired from a plus-sized clothing retailer for using the word "fat" on social media - lots of reaction from our audience
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4/7/2016 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
From Roger to Rachel. Like an oilwell in the wind
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4/7/2016 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Charles Adler on Conservatism & The Religion of Tesla
We talked to our pal Charles about the Trump train slowing down and the brand crisis of Conservatism.
Postmedia senior writer David Booth talks about the church of Tesla.
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4/6/2016 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
PCs "Engage" With Albertans / Police Chief Targets Anonymous Leaks
We spoke with Ric McIver, Interim Leader of the PC Party of Alberta about their new "Engage" initiative, and a pair of controversies in the party this week.
We also spoke with Calgary Police Chief Roger Chaffin about his quest to root out anonymous leaks. Plus, we heard from Paul Wozney, with the Calgary Police Association, about his strongly-worded defence of the Chief's mission.
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4/5/2016 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
Selling your Blood in Canada & Your Calls
Sandra Azocar from Friends of Medicare told us why it's important to prevent the sale of plasma in Canada.
Then we took your calls, including a great one from Steve.
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4/4/2016 • 39 minutes, 58 seconds
GSA guidelines
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4/1/2016 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds
K-os & Stampede Corral History with the first voice of the Flames
Roger and Rob spoke with Juno nominee K-os about... a lot of things. Then they tracked down the original voice of the Calgary Flames to talk about the history of the original Calgary NHL arena.
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4/1/2016 • 41 minutes, 35 seconds
Vice News vs. the RCMP / Lousy Canadian NHL Teams = Lousy Ratings
We spoke with Nick Taylor-Vaisey, president of the Canadian Association of Journalists about RCMP attempts to obtain files from Vice News on wanted terrorist Farah Shirdon.
Also, Yahoo Sports contributor Chris Zelkovich joined us to discuss the fact that no Canadian teams will be in the NHL playoffs - and what it means for already-declining TV ratings
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3/31/2016 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
The Case for Banning Hockey Fights / Marie Heinen Defends Herself
We spoke with Scott Stinson, national sports columnist for Postmedia, about whether it's time to ban fighting in the NHL
Also, we revisited and discussed the controversial interview by the CBC's Peter Mansbridge of Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer Marie Heinen
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3/30/2016 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Anti-Vax movie is pulled from Tribeca Film Fest & The NHL knew about concussion risk
Tara Haelle talks about the importance of removing a film from the Tribeca Film Fest. John Branch of the NYT talks about the NHL's role in the concussion problem.
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3/29/2016 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds
Batman Vs. Superman & Photo Radar
Rob breaks down the movie Batman vs. Superman and why he didn't like it so much. Ian Tootill talks about the cash grab we call photo radar.
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3/28/2016 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Ghomeshi Verdict / Does Calgary Need "Giveaway Weekends"?
We spoke with Carissima Mathen,Associate Professor of Law at the University of OttawaAlso, we were joined by Stephanie Kusie from Common Sense Calgary
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3/24/2016 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
Piper Kerman- the inspiration for Orange is the New Black
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3/23/2016 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Understanding Radicalization / The Downside of Dress Codes
We spoke with Ben Taub, contributor with The New Yorker
Also, parenting educator and author Rosalind Wiseman joined us
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3/23/2016 • 45 minutes, 44 seconds
Terror in Brussels & Dr. Francescutti's Radical Idea
Following this morning's terror attack in Brussels, Belgium, Roger and Rob spoke about the situation and took some phone calls.
We also spoke with Dr. Louis Francescutti and about his idea to improve outcomes in the Canadian health care system.
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3/22/2016 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
Heather Boyd and the NDP "journalist kerfuffle" & The value of Canadian TV
Roger and Rob speak with Heather Boyd, former Canadian Press Western bureau chief. Heather was hired to make recommendations to the NDP gov't about how to determine who qualifies as media.
Then they discuss the value of Canadian television productions to Canadians.
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3/21/2016 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
Our pal Adler & Indiana Jones and the Movie that shouldn't be made
We discuss the Trump wave with our pal Charles Adler. They are making another Indiana Jones movie. Is that a good or bad idea.
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3/17/2016 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds
More Quebec Opposition to Energy East / Analytics vs. Intangibles in Sports
Grand Chief Serge Simon of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake joined us to discuss his opposition to Energy East
Also, we talked about the debate over analytics (AKA fancy stats) in professional sports with Scott Stinson, national sports columnist for Postmedia
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3/16/2016 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
A letter to Edmonton & How the Olympics hurt the poor
A group of business representatives in Alberta has written a letter to the NDP government urging them to sit down for a chat.
The Rio Olympics are making space for the games by bulldozing impoverished neighbourhoods.
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3/15/2016 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
A Critical Look at Naturopathy
We spoke with former naturopath Britt Marie Hermes about her concerns with the profession and how regulators need to respond.
We wove that into a conversation about a trial in Southern Alberta involving the death of a young boy who was given so-called "natural" remedies to treat what turned out to be meningitis.
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3/12/2016 • 45 minutes, 46 seconds
PEDs in Tennis & Sexy Restaurant Uniforms
Should Maria Sharapova be banned from tennis for using a performance enhancing substance? Do you choose which restaurant you go to based on the sexiness of the service staff?
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3/10/2016 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
The Case Against a Carbon Tax / A Better Way to Pay Teachers
We spoke with Steve Cohen, Executive Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute
Also joining us was Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University
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3/5/2016 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds
Millennial Expectations & The Kijiji Effect
Roger and Rob discuss the inheritance expectations of millennials. It turns out about 40% are expecting to get over $300,000 when their parents die.
Then we talk about the effect Kijiji has on the economy.
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3/4/2016 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
Assisted Suicide / Super Tuesday
We spoke with the president of the Canadian Medical Association about the developments in the debate around physician-assisted suicide
Also, Charles Adler joined us to break down the Super Tuesday results, and whether Donald Trump is now the inevitable Republican presidential candidate
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3/3/2016 • 43 minutes, 28 seconds
Uber & Safety / Playing the "Woman Card"
Roger & Rob discussed the new provincial rules around ridesharing, and some comments from the Transportation Minister
Also, a conversation with Beate Chelette, author of "Happy Woman, Happy World," and founder of The Women’s Code
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3/2/2016 • 46 minutes, 34 seconds
This Apartment Is Too Small! / Your Feet Are Too Smelly!
We discussed the rather unappreciative attitude from some UBC students to the idea of some affordable micro-suites on campus
Also, Mount Royal business professor and HR expert Melanie Peacock joined us to discuss a curious labour relations case of out Ottawa
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2/27/2016 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
Alberta's $10-Billion Deficit / Acrimonious Debate Over SW BRT
We spoke with U of C economist Trevor Tombe about the latest budget numbers from Alberta's Finance Minister
Also, Rick Donkers from the group Ready to Engage joined us to discuss their concerns about the southwest transitway and how the city is engaging with residents
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2/26/2016 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
NDP Ethical Lapses & The Overstated Benefits of Breastfeeding
We talked about Rachel Notlet speaking to an Ontario NDP fundraising event. Also, are the many benefits of breastfeeding overstated?
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2/25/2016 • 42 minutes, 20 seconds
Calgary & Uber / Liberals & Deficits
We spoke with Ward 8 city councillor Evan Woolley about the vote yesterday on Uber
Also, National Post columnist John Ivison joined us to discuss the growing federal deficit
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2/24/2016 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds
Charles Adler joins us to talk about Champions of Western Canada
Our good pal Charles Adler joined us to talk about Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall's stance on carbon tax and Premier Notley's "play nice" attitude to Alberta's woes.
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2/23/2016 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds
The Otter Incident & PETA Snuff Films in schools
Rob is still away. Roger spoke with Colleen Baird, the general curator of the Calgary Zoo. He then opened the phones and talked to you about a teacher who showed a fifth grade class a graphic video of animal abuse in a slaughterhouse.
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2/19/2016 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
Ezra Levant & your calls about the media
The NDP made an about face today. They admitted to having made a mistake when they barred two rebel media writers from the royalty review lockup.
We talked to Ezra and then heard from you.
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2/18/2016 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
Freedom of the Press & an unreasonable facsimile of O Canada!
Rob is away this week. Roger discussed freedom of the press after a few Rebel media writers were barred from an NDP news event. There was also the issue of Nelly Furtado's terrible version of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game.
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2/17/2016 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
Ghomeshi Trial Issues / The Importance of Letting Kids be Kids
We spoke about the many issues raised by the Jian Ghmeshi trial as we spoke with Peter Sankoff, professor of law at the University of Alberta
Also, we spoke with Erika Christakis, author of "The Importance of Being Little"
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2/13/2016 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds
Fake Report Cards & Real Hockey Heroes
One school had an idea of giving fake report cards to parents who want to spare their underachieving kids' feelings. We opened the phones and people we're pretty upset about the idea.
Then we spoke with Pat "Whitey" Stapleton about the 1972 Summit Series and what the surviving members of the team are doing to rekindle that tradition this year.
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2/12/2016 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
Alan's Alley
Alan called in today with a tip on how to get unstuck in winter conditions.
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2/11/2016 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
The BC Throne Speech & Gravel on our roads
The BC government took an opportunity during the Throne Speech to throw some shade on Alberta's economy.
We also spoke of an Edmonton driver who wants the province to pay for the repairs to his BMW caused by gravel on the roads.
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2/11/2016 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
Phaneuf becomes a senator
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2/10/2016 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Canada's Mission in Iraq & Syria
We spoke with Conservative MP and Opposition Defence Critic James Bezan about the new Liberal policy regarding the anti-ISIS mission.
We also took your phone calls on what that mission should entail or whether there should even be a mission.
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2/10/2016 • 39 minutes, 57 seconds
The New Fight against ISIS & The Superbowl Ads you deserve to see in Canada
The Liberals announced changes to the ISIS mission today. Justin Ling from Vice News talked about it with us.
We also chatted about the changes coming to the Superbowl on Canadian TV next year.
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2/9/2016 • 42 minutes, 16 seconds
Uniting the Right / Trudeau's Defence Policy
We spoke with Manning Centre founder Preston Manning about where to start (and what not to do) when it comes to uniting the right in Alberta
Also FCPP's Bob Murray talked to us about Canadian defence policy with regard to the Arctic and to ISIS
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2/6/2016 • 42 minutes
Pipelines with our friend Charles Adler & The high pressure world of top chefs
Charles Adler joins us to talk about the very Canadian question of getting Canada's resources to tide water.
We also talked about what pressure Top Chef Benoit Violier might have been under that caused him to take his life.
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2/5/2016 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
In your relationship- who hunts and who cooks?
Who wears the pants? Who is the pack leader? And who would do the hunting (if we went pre-agrarian) in your relationship?
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2/4/2016 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Roosh V's International Meetup Day & Advertising to kids
We talked with an organizer of a Roosh V men's meet-up ahead of this weekend's international meet-up day.
We also talk about the controversy in Quebec of Tim Horton's advertising in a kid's hockey venue.
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2/4/2016 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Ghomeshi Trial / Cameras in Court
We spoke with criminal defence attorney Jonathan Rosenthal about the burden of proof in sexual assault trials.
Also, Roger and Rob debated the idea of allowing cameras in Canadian courtrooms
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2/3/2016 • 38 minutes, 53 seconds
Pipeline Pragmatism & The last John Scott
We spoke with Blair King about the need to be pragmatic, not delusional about pipeline projects.
We followed up with Greg "Puckdaddy" Wyshynski about the All-Star game that was John Scott's finest hour.
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2/2/2016 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
Most Expensive Cities / When Cops Lie
We spoke with urban planning expert Wendell Cox about a new FCPP study on the most expensive cities and whether municipal policies drive up housing costs
Plus, we spoke with Univerity of Windsor law professor David M Tanovich about the four Toronto police officers charged with planting evidence and lying on the stand.
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1/29/2016 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
Air India Plotter Gets Parole / Concern About Alberta Math Scores
We spoke with Vancouver Sun reporter Kim Bolan, also author of the book "Loss of Faith: How the Air India Bombers Got Away with Murder"
Plus, we spoke with CAPSC President Lisa Davis & University of Winnipeg math professor Dr. Anna Stokke about Alberta's math curriculum and how to fix it
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1/28/2016 • 34 minutes, 21 seconds
Canada's Obscenity Laws / Self-Driving Cars
We spoke with U of A law professor Steven Penney about the Mark Marek case and Canada's obscenity laws
Also Charlie Gillis from Maclean's magazine on whether Canadians are ready for autonomous vehicles
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1/27/2016 • 29 minutes, 36 seconds
Eggen's Dilemma / Planet 9 From Outer Space
We spoke with former education minister Thomas Lukaszuk about how the current minister needs to balance protecting LGBTQ kids and respecting Catholic education.
Also Cal Tech planetary sciences prof. Konstantin Batygan on the evidence for a large ninth planet hidden on the outskirts of our solar system
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1/23/2016 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
Hockey, Kids, & Concussions / NHL Copes With Low Loonie
We spoke with Randi Myers, a hockey mom and contributor to Today’s parent,
Also, Globe & Mail hockey reporter James Mirtle joined us to talk about the impact the low Canadian dollar is having on the NHL
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1/22/2016 • 37 minutes, 14 seconds
Awful Political Speeches & Peering into the cosmos
Roger and Rob dissect speeches by Trudeau and Sarah Palin.
Then they have a little fun discussing the possibility that alien lifeforms are causing a star deep in the cosmos to dim inexplicably.
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1/21/2016 • 59 minutes, 23 seconds
Guest Maxime Bernier & Jesse Brown talking Postmedia Layoffs (Bonus Alan Cross!)
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier joined us in studio to talk about the future of the Conservative party and his potential leadership bid.
Jesse Brown of Canadalandshow.com chatted with us about the PostMedia job cuts today.
By request, we included the Alan Cross segment as well.
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1/20/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
New Leaf Travel & The John Scott All-Star controversy
We discuss the headwinds the latest no frills air carrier will face upon launching in Canada.
We also cover the controversy surrounding the election to the NHL All-Star game and subsequent trade of John Scott.
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1/19/2016 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
Civil Liberties and Sesame Street
Kelly Ernst from the Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association discusses Bishop Fred Henry's stance on the new inclusion guidelines handed down from the AB gov't.
Then, we discuss the demise of Sesame Street as it moves to HBO.
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1/16/2016 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds
Paula Simons / "Making a Murderer"
Roger and Rob spoke with Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons about the new guidelines for "safe spaces" in Alberta schools.
Also, a conversation with filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos about their hit Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer"
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1/15/2016 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Kevin O'Leary & Greg Clark
Kevin O'Leary joined us to talk about the need for Premier Rachel Notley to step down for the good of Alberta.
Greg Clark took a more diplomatic path, laying out some policy options that could improve Alberta's economic picture.
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1/14/2016 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
Kevin Oleary on the RoRoshow
Kevin Oleary joined Roger and Rob first thing this morning to address his offer of 1 million of investments in exchange for Notley's resignation.
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1/14/2016 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Charter Strip Search Rights & More Recess for Kids
Criminal defense lawyer Craig Bottomley joined us to explain why incriminating evidence can be tossed out by a judge is cops screw up while gathering it.
We discuss the merits of giving kids more play time during the school day.
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1/13/2016 • 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Eugene Levy & David Bowie
Roger and Rob got the chance to speak with Eugene Levy about Schitt's Creek and look back on his career.
They spoke with Nicholas Greco, author of David Bowie in Darkness about the passing of the music icon.
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1/12/2016 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
Life of an NHL Linesman / The Steven Avery Case
We spoke with Calgary's Michael Cvik, who's hanging up the skates after 29 years as an NHL linesman
Also, reporter Tom Kertscher who covered the Steven Avery case - the focus of the Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" - for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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1/9/2016 • 42 minutes, 16 seconds
War on Pond Hockey / Pot's in the Mail
We spoke with National Post writer Joe O'Connor about whether municipalities are going too far in cracking down on pond hockey
Plus, cannabis activist Dana Larsen on why he decided to mail a gram of marijuana to all Liberal MPs
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1/7/2016 • 34 minutes, 42 seconds
Calgary's Uber Debate / The Case Against "The Biggest Loser"
Roger and Rob debated city councillor Ray Jones about the merits of Uber and whether surge pricing is "gouging"
Also, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff on the negative impacts of the reality show "The Biggest Loser"
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1/6/2016 • 41 minutes, 1 second
Oregon Standoff & Team Canada's Demise
With a standoff between the US Federal Government and militiamen underway, we spoke with John Sepulveda from Oregon Public Broadcasting about the situation.
Scott Stinson from the National Post joined us to talk about ways Team Canada could improve at the World Juniors.
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1/5/2016 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds
Mark Ebner on Bill Cosby
Mark Ebner, author of Hollywood Interrupted, joined Roger and Rob today to chat about Bill Cosby.
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12/31/2015 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
Rona Ambrose & The Sunwing Incident
Rona Ambrose, the Leader of the Official Opposition, joined us for the first time to discuss electoral reform and the need for a referendum.
We also spoke with an air passenger advocate about the Sunwing plane that was on a tarmac in Hamilton for 8 hours.
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12/31/2015 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
Santa Claus with Roger and Rob!
Taking calls from kids!
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12/25/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
No more comments & Canada Boy Vinyl
Roger and Rob talk to Russell Smith about the disappearance of online comment sections.
They also Catch Up with Dean Reid of Canada Boy Vinyl for a great interview.
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12/24/2015 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
Teachers using force & Pension Plan reform
Roger and Rob discuss the Canadian Teachers Federation position on the law that allows teachers to us physical force to correct children.
Then they talk to the Canadian Assoc. of Retired People about the unwillingness of Finance Ministers to pursue pension reform.
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12/23/2015 • 44 minutes, 4 seconds
Mandatory Indigenous Studies & Studies that Contradict one another
Roger and Rob discuss the TRC recommendation that Canadian Universities make Indigenous studies courses compulsory.
Then they talked to Professor Timothy Caulfield at U of A about how to properly interpret contradictory studies.
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12/22/2015 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Callers! We Get Callers!
Plenty of phone calls on Friday's show - we pulled some notable ones for your listening pleasure
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12/19/2015 • 21 minutes, 5 seconds
Space Ring
A calgarian saved up for a whole year to buy his fiance an engagement ring- and then he sent it into the stratosphere with a weather balloon.
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12/18/2015 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Rachel Notley interview with Rob Breakenridge
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12/18/2015 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Paris Treaty / Sandy Hook truthers
We spoke with Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen consensus, as well as Joe Uscinski, co-author of "American Conspiracy Theories"
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12/16/2015 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
Criminal Threats or Political Venting? / Latest Cycle Track Numbers
We spoke with law professor Peter Sankoff about online threats directed at the Premier and whether police are likely to lay charges.
Also, author and cycling enthusiast Tom Babin on the last numbers for Calgary's controversial cycle track
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12/15/2015 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds
Raheel Raza
Rob's interview with Raheel Raza, the president for Muslims Facing Tomorrow discussing radicalists, bigots, and being muslim.
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12/12/2015 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Psychopaths
Peter Jonason, PHD social personality psychologist from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology Western Sydney University joins Roger and Rob to chat about psychopathic personality traits.
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12/11/2015 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
We Have An Instagram!
We are hooked up on social media in case you didn't know
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12/11/2015 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Brian Jean talks about uniting conservatives
Brian Jean join Roger and Rob today to chat about forgetting the past and moving forward- what Conservatives and the Wildrose can agree on.
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12/10/2015 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Gene Editing & Alberta's Climate Goals
Rob has been following the story of the CRISPR summit for a while now. We discuss this revolutionary genetics technology with Richard Gold from McGill University.
Andrew Leach joined us to talk about Alberta's climate change goals and the policy they've implemented.
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12/10/2015 • 44 minutes, 48 seconds
Traffic cameras are bad & School Boards cancelling trips because of terrorism
Roger and Rob discuss a new study that says traffic cameras are revenue generators, but do little for road safety.
The Calgary Catholic School District has cancelled all trips outside Canada over safety concerns.
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12/9/2015 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
Playboy meets Feminism and Guaranteed Income
Playboy Magazine will have Pamela Anderson as their final centerfold. Has Playboy helped or hindered feminism?
Finland is floating the idea of a guaranteed minimum income for its citizens. Our callers were warm to the idea. Texters, not so much.
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12/8/2015 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
A Calgary Indy Race & Nefertiti's Tomb
Roger & Rob discuss the idea of an Indy Car race coming to Calgary. They also discuss the potential discovery of the tomb of an ancient Egyptian queen.
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12/3/2015 • 36 minutes, 11 seconds
Alberta Ministers' conflicting messages on Bill 6 and a really lame distracted driving ticket
On today's highlight podcast, you'll hear conflicting messages about the controversial Bill 6 from both the agriculture minister and the minster of jobs and labour.
Then we took some calls about a guy who got a distracted driving ticket while waiting for food at Tim Horton's.
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12/2/2015 • 40 minutes, 45 seconds
Lori Sigurdson: Bill 6
Minister of labour and jobs joined the roroshow today to answer a few questions about Bill 6.
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12/2/2015 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
More on Bill 6 and The CFL Season that was
Alberta farmers have a lot of problems with Bill 6. We talk to another farmer about her concerns.
The CFL season has wrapped. We talk to Scott Stinson of the National Post about what the CFL has to do to recapture some glory.
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12/1/2015 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
What happens if you donate your body to science in Alberta?
If you register with the provincial system to donate your body to science and medical research at license renewal- your wishes may not be carried out.
And other things you are curious about when it comes to body donations.
Producer Andrea Montgomery joins the roroshow
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11/28/2015 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
Trudeau's perplexing ISIS mission & Poker Star Daniel Negreanu
Roger and Rob played back some tape of Prime Minister Trudeau's interview on BBC. They take issue with some of his positions. (At this point, Roger lays out his feelings about some of the audience responses.)
Poker Hall-of-Famer Daniel Negreanu talks poker and his new documentary about him.
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11/27/2015 • 37 minutes, 45 seconds
David Suzuki equates business to slavery and the case of DB Cooper
Roger and Rob found some interesting audio of David Suzuki comparing the oil and gas sector to slavery in the southern states of the 19th century.
Ross Richardson discusses his book "Still Missing" about a potential suspect in the decades old D.B. Cooper mystery.
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11/26/2015 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
The Tragic Death of Manmeet Bhullar & Burlesque laws relaxed
We spoke with Jim Prentice on the passing of his dear friend, Alberta MLA Manmeet Bhullar. It was a very heartfelt discussion. Following that, we took a look at the relaxing of an Alberta law that paves the way for Burlesque shows to be more revealing.
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11/25/2015 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
Prentice - Bhullar
Former Premier Jim Prentice remembers Calgary-Greenway MLA Manmeet Bhullar
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11/25/2015 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Remembering Manmeet Bhullar with Jim Prentice
Today former Premier Jim Prentice joined Roger and Rob to share some stories of his friend PC MLA Manmeet Bhullar who was killed in a car accident on the QE2. #roroshow
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11/25/2015 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Michelle Rempel and people who call our show about refugees
We were pleased to welcome Michelle Rempel to the show today to talk about the Liberal Refugee plan, which we'll know more about next Tuesday.
We also took some phone calls about the Canadian resettlement plan and the concerns many Canadians have.
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11/21/2015 • 37 minutes, 14 seconds
The Alberta (Beer) Advantage and Beware the Fake Vaccines
As we continue to discuss the new Alberta beer taxes, we took some time to talk to Graham at Tool Shed Brewery. He says that Alberta has finally done the right thing.
We also spoke to a doctor who is concerned that people are being sucked in by vaccine alternatives, which basically do nothing.
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11/20/2015 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
Refugees, an Immigrant, and Boys who play with dolls
The conversation about refugee screening continues with some very serious questions about safety on the minds of many Canadians. Don called in to discuss.
Denny shared his story about moving to Canada after fleeing his home. Then we talked about boys who play with dolls and why it's not a big deal.
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11/19/2015 • 38 minutes, 37 seconds
Radicalized Terrorists and Undetectable HIV
Highlights from Nov. 17th with Roger and Rob on News Talk 770:
We continued talking about some of the issues facing Canada as we move toward resettling 25,000 refugees. Mubin Shaikh talks about how he was radicalized and eventually de-radicalized.
Charlie Sheen disclosed that he has undetectable HIV. We talked to a 17-year-old girl who was born HIV positive and can tell us what "undetectable" means.
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11/18/2015 • 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Paris Attack discussion with Daveed Gartenstein-Ross
Highlights from Nov. 16th with Roger and Rob on News Talk 770:
Friday saw one of the deadliest attacks ISIS has carried out on foreign soil when attackers killed 129 in Paris.
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11/17/2015 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
ISIS and murderabilia
Highlights from Nov. 13th with Roger and Rob on Newstalk 770:
ISIS turns their sights on Russia and Paul Bernardo gets to publish a book!
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11/14/2015 • 42 minutes, 12 seconds
Sniper Jody Mitic
On Remembrance Day, Roger and Rob spoke to Canadian Forces Sniper and author of "Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian Sniper" Jody Mitic. His story is flat out amazing. Enjoy.
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11/13/2015 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
NDP flip-flops on spending during elections
The provincial government has promised in the past to end government announcements during an election. The party was heavily critical when former PC education minister approved new classrooms for a school in his riding during a byelection. Now a new bill that would have ended pork-barrel spending during an election has been scuttled by Rachel Notley’s government.
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11/5/2015 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Anti- Pride bus driver Jesse Rau
Bus Driver Jesse Rau talks to Roger and Rob
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9/1/2015 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
Mary Call
Mary gave Roger a call this morning... She's not getting on the rainbow bus!
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8/29/2015 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Susan the Mulcair Birther
Susan called into Kingkade & Breakenridge to let us know she prefers a Canadian-born Prime Minister
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8/11/2015 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
Transit Rider Andy Tylo with Kingkade & Breakenridge
Transit user and local blogger Andy Tylo speaks with Kingkade & Breakenridge on News Talk 770 about a perceived breakdown in communications during the hail storm of August 4th.
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8/6/2015 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Kingkade & Breakenridge- Cecil the Lion
While Roger is away for the day, Rob talked to Diogo VerÃssimo, theDavid H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow about Cecil the Lion
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