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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

English, Talk, 1 season, 2897 episodes, 4 days, 21 hours, 45 minutes
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Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/202433 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202428 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/202449 minutes, 19 seconds
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"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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/202411 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/202450 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20241 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/202450 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/202456 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/202420 minutes, 20 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/202450 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/202437 minutes, 36 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/202443 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/202412 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/202333 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/202341 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/202345 minutes, 1 second
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/202358 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/202343 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/202316 minutes, 11 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/202312 minutes, 58 seconds
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Canada’s emissions reduction goal

Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20238 minutes, 38 seconds
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Oil and gas emissions cap

Theo Argitis, managing director at Compass Rose Group  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20239 minutes, 46 seconds
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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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/202338 minutes, 1 second
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/202350 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/202344 minutes, 35 seconds
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Dr. Paul Parks, president Alberta Medical Association, on nurse practitioner announcement

Dr. Paul Parks, president Alberta Medical Association, addresses nurse practitioner announcement  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/202314 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/202348 minutes, 32 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/202333 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/202334 minutes, 12 seconds
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"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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/202316 minutes, 11 seconds
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Preventing a Criminal Record from Becoming Automatic Ticket to Unemployment After Prison

Author Renze Nauta who leads Cardus research on work and economic issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/202310 minutes, 38 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/202353 minutes, 44 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/202343 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/202338 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/202337 minutes, 38 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/202348 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/202310 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/202341 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/202338 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
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Is Canada Systemically Racist?

Rob chats with Aristotle Foundation senior fellow Matthew Lau about his new study on whether Canada is systemically racist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/202313 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/202310 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/202316 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/202355 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/202350 minutes, 37 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/202342 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/202340 minutes, 47 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/202352 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/202347 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/202346 minutes, 2 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/202352 minutes, 43 seconds
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Brent Butt, "Huge"

Rob chats with beloved Canadian comedian, actor, and now author Brent Butt about his new novel "Huge" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/202315 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/202349 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/202340 minutes, 22 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/202331 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/202351 minutes, 29 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/202340 minutes, 50 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/202354 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/202350 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/202353 minutes, 18 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/202335 minutes, 23 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/202353 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/202339 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/202355 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/202335 minutes, 14 seconds
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"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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/202357 minutes, 44 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/202342 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/202340 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/202342 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/202337 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/202354 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20231 hour, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20231 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/202316 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/202310 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/202313 minutes, 15 seconds
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"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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/202319 minutes, 20 seconds
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“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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/202316 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/202354 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/202352 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20231 hour, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/202354 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/202347 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/202355 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/202339 minutes, 59 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/202343 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/202347 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/202350 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/202346 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/202355 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/202355 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/202350 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/202352 minutes
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/202343 minutes, 18 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/202348 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/202345 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/202353 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/202350 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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Who is to blame for Canadian Military apathy and neglect

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4/27/202312 minutes, 6 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/202346 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/202343 minutes, 53 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202342 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/202350 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202337 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/202338 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/202347 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/202349 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/202317 minutes, 11 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/202348 minutes, 17 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/202347 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20231 hour, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/202350 minutes, 16 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/202323 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/202353 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/202337 minutes, 41 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/202352 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/202343 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20231 hour, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202342 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/202316 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202320 minutes, 32 seconds
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Justice Rouleau finds government justified in invoking Emergencies Act

Guest: Freelance journalist Justin Ling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202314 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/202341 minutes, 16 seconds
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Kenney's "Blue Storm"; Alberta minimum wage policy; Milk Dumping; "Buy American"

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/202356 minutes, 54 seconds
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Calgary event centre update

Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University in Montreal - Host of The Moshe Lander Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20239 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/202313 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202354 minutes, 9 seconds
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Chief Louie - "Rez Rules"; Campus free speech; Iran protests; Discontent in Canada

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/202353 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/202318 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/202342 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202356 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/202325 minutes, 6 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/202346 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/202354 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/202343 minutes
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/202336 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/202247 minutes, 48 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/202217 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/202225 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/202255 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/202251 minutes, 7 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/202235 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/202236 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/202239 minutes, 8 seconds
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George Canyon, "My Country"

Today's guest: George Canyon, award-winning Canadian country and western singer-songwriter / Author - "My Country" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/202216 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/202235 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/202234 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/202236 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/202238 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/202253 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/202240 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/202250 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/202245 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/202233 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/202246 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/202238 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/202254 minutes, 40 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/202227 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/202233 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/202216 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/202239 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/202212 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/202247 minutes, 34 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/202215 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/202258 minutes, 51 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/202217 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/202219 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/202245 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/202217 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/202259 minutes, 58 seconds
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A year into Taliban rule, Afghans fear Canada has left them behind

Lauryn Oates, executive director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/202216 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/202230 minutes, 37 seconds
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Federal plan to reduce emissions from fertilizer worries farmers

Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/202210 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/202255 minutes, 52 seconds
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Women are not the barometers in mixed-gender relationships

Matthew D. Johnson, professor of family science at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/202215 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/202239 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/202238 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/202214 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/202238 minutes, 17 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/202235 minutes, 6 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/202225 minutes, 9 seconds
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Canada & Ukraine; Inflation remains high; UCP leadership deadline; Oil volatility; Pathways Alliance

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/202253 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20221 hour, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/202250 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/202246 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/202242 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/202254 minutes, 44 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/202235 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/202249 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/202236 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/202247 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/202246 minutes, 29 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/202222 minutes
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/202250 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/202249 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/202250 minutes, 38 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202225 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202258 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/202247 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/202220 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/202239 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/202245 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/202247 minutes, 45 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/202241 minutes, 40 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/202257 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/202242 minutes, 19 seconds
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The New Climate Bargain: How Canada can manage energy and climate security

We spoke to Colin Guldimann, an economist with RBC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/202210 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/202231 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/202231 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/202232 minutes, 40 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/202215 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/202259 minutes, 12 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/202253 minutes, 28 seconds
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Removing a constitutional relic; What's driving inflation?

Today's guests: Paula Simons, Independent Senator - Alberta Steve Globerman, Resident Scholar - Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/202229 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/202218 minutes, 42 seconds
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"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"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/202249 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/202245 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202216 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/202213 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/202234 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/202240 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/202236 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20221 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/202236 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/202241 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/202239 minutes, 15 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/202239 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/202211 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/202235 minutes, 18 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/202240 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/202216 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/202213 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/202215 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202234 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202235 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202213 minutes, 13 seconds
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CCF to challenge government in court over use of Emergencies Act

We spoke with Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20229 minutes, 1 second
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Why it may have been necessary to invoke the Emergencies A ct

We spoke with Globe & Mail columnist Andrew Coyne about his latest piece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202215 minutes, 43 seconds
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Private threat assessment reveals troubling details about Coutts blockade

We spoke with independent investigative journalist Charles Rusnell about his exclusive story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202213 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/202233 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/202215 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/202247 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ottawa protests enter 11th day

We spoke with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News andhost of "The West Block" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202214 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202213 minutes, 1 second
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/202240 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/202236 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/202235 minutes, 25 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/202236 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/202212 minutes, 27 seconds
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Rock legend Meat Loaf dead at 74

We spoke with music writer / broadcaster / historian Alan Cross  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/202213 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202237 minutes, 5 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/202237 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/202243 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/202245 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202213 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202216 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/202215 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/202213 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/202249 minutes, 32 seconds
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An end to Traffic Court in Alberta?

We spoke with Charlie Pester, a former police officer who operates POINTTS Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/202217 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/202211 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/202214 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ghislaine Maxwell convicted - what next?

We spoke with Adam Klasfeld, managing editor at Law & Crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/202115 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/202135 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/202149 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/202141 minutes, 25 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/202150 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/202141 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/202115 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/202148 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/202115 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/202116 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/202114 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/202114 minutes, 52 seconds
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50 years since the DB Cooper skyjacking - why fascination and the mystery endures

We spoke with D.B. Cooper researcher Eric Ulis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/202116 minutes, 11 seconds
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The push to get more people vaccinated, 19 To Zero - Is it realistic?

Theresa Tang, Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer at 19 to Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20218 minutes, 27 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/202113 minutes, 42 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/202117 minutes, 49 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/202120 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is Alberta oil & gas being unfairly singled out at COP26?

We spoke with Cody Battershill, founder of Canada Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/202114 minutes, 33 seconds
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Joanna Chiu, "China Unbound"

We spoke with journalist and author Joanna Chiu about her new book, "China Unbound: A New World Disorder" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/202116 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/202112 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/202149 minutes, 54 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/202115 minutes, 45 seconds
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Energy Minister Sonya Savage on the release of the Allan inquiry report

We spoke with Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/202118 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/202136 minutes, 24 seconds
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Michael Coren, "The Rebel Christ"

We spoke with award-winning columnist and best-selling author Michael Coren about his new book, "The Rebel Christ" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/202115 minutes, 17 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/202114 minutes, 54 seconds
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The future of export pipelines

Today's guest: Andrew Leach, energy economist / Associate Professor, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/202116 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/202139 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/202113 minutes, 44 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/202114 minutes, 34 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/202136 minutes, 36 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/202140 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/202135 minutes, 16 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/202136 minutes, 32 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/202149 minutes, 2 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/202116 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/202140 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/202137 minutes, 57 seconds
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What next for the Conservative party and its leader?

We spoke with conservative analyst and commentator Alise Mills, senior associate with Sussex Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/202115 minutes, 33 seconds
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Kids & vaccines; Kenney's troubles; Vaccine passports; "Disorientation"

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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/202148 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/202138 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/202114 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/202151 minutes, 51 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/202114 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/202115 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why emotion so often prevails in Canada's gun control debates

We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/202118 minutes, 7 seconds
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Decision Canada: The View from the West

We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and Senior Associate - Sussex Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/202116 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/202115 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/202140 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/202113 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ottawa's efforts in Afghanistan may be too little, too late

Chris Ecklund, Founder  - Canadian Heroes Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/202116 minutes, 20 seconds
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Election housing promises; vaccination mandates & requirements

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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/202138 minutes, 51 seconds
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CPC Leader Erin O'Toole; Why COVID testing still matters; Canada's fiscal future; Pay Equity Act

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/202151 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/202111 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/202137 minutes, 34 seconds
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Childcare policy; Prosecuting foreign fighters; Wildfires & climate change

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/202136 minutes, 10 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/202154 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/202134 minutes, 8 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/202146 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/202138 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/202142 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/202140 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/202159 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/202142 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/202138 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/202143 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/202149 minutes
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/202146 minutes, 5 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20211 hour, 1 minute, 53 seconds
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Equalization referendum; Nova Scotia 911 tapes; Unshackling cannabis industry; Enbridge mainline toll dispute

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/202148 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/202145 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
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Steve Patterson, "Dad Up"

We spoke with author and comedian Steve Patterson about his new book "Dad Up: Long-Time Comedian, First-Time Father" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/202114 minutes, 28 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/202138 minutes, 22 seconds
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Legal challenge to outdoor sports restrictions

We spoke with Greg Dunn, Defence lawyer / senior and managing partner - Dunn & Associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/202114 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/202154 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/202146 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 /  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/202150 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/202158 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/202150 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/202133 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202137 minutes, 29 seconds
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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)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/202153 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/202158 minutes, 36 seconds
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Providence Therapeutics CEO; Line 5 faces shutdown deadline; oil supply shortage?; vaccine communication; one-dose efficacy

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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/202159 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/202146 minutes, 41 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/202115 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/202147 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
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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"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 19 seconds
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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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20211 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
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"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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/202116 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/202122 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/202143 minutes, 8 seconds
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Danielle Kubes: The case against universal childcare

Danielle Kubes Millenal personal finance expert guests on "Afternoons" with Rob Breakenridge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20219 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202152 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202137 minutes, 34 seconds
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Work on Calgary event centre paused

Guests: Mayoral candidate and Ward 11 Coun. Jeromy Farkas, mayoral candidate and Ward 3 Coun. Jyoti Gondek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/202122 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/202140 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202144 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/202152 minutes, 10 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/202149 minutes, 43 seconds
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Supreme Court's carbon tax ruling; Black holes breakthrough; Police reform; Conservative climate infighting; Budget priorities

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/202158 minutes, 33 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/202143 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/202148 minutes, 22 seconds
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Montana's attorney general on the 21-state lawsuit to block Keystone cancellation

We spoke with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20219 minutes, 38 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/202125 minutes, 2 seconds
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Julia Barnes, "Bright Green Lies"

We spoke with environmentalist and filmmaker Julia Barnes about her new documentary "Bright Green Lies"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/202112 minutes, 15 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/202116 minutes, 2 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/202140 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/202115 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/202114 minutes, 29 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/202138 minutes, 41 seconds
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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"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/202143 minutes, 15 seconds
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2/26/202114 minutes, 16 seconds
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Travis Toews: Breaking down Alberta's 2021 budget

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2/26/202115 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fraser Institute on Canadians pay the price for mounting government debt

Jake Fuss, senior economist with the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/202119 minutes, 28 seconds
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Breaking down Alberta's budget 2021

Trevor Tombe,  Associate professor of economics, University of Calgary, Research Fellow, School of Public Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/202124 minutes, 9 seconds
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Another Black Muslim woman threatened at Edmonton transit station.

Mustafa Farooq, CEO, National Council of Canadian Muslims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/202118 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20212 hours, 12 minutes, 55 seconds
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Contentious $500M motor sports racing park near southern Alberta hamlet seeks en

James Zelazo, Badlands Motorsports CFO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202123 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202117 minutes, 52 seconds
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A breakdown of how the quarantine program works

Sol Zia, executive director of the Calgary Hotel Association  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202119 minutes, 40 seconds
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2/25/202124 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202119 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202124 minutes, 16 seconds
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Long time EPSB trustee won’t seek re-election

Michael Janz, Edmonton Public School Board Trustee, Ward F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/202118 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20211 hour, 35 minutes, 12 seconds
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How a Calgary geophysicist is leading the way to 'greener' lithium mining

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2/24/202112 minutes, 55 seconds
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2/24/202113 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ryan Bartoshyk: New 50 50 lottery for junior hockey in Alberta

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2/24/202113 minutes, 49 seconds
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Dr. Donald Abelson: Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden meet virtually for 1st bilateral

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2/24/202114 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202119 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202124 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20212 hours, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
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2/23/202145 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202119 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202124 minutes, 18 seconds
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What is happening in Myanmar?

James Trottier, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, lawyer & former career Canadian diplomat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202119 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202124 minutes, 22 seconds
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Jane Goodall reverses stance on what’s best for Lucy the elephant

Gary Dewar, Director, Edmonton Valley Zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/202120 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20212 hours, 14 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202124 minutes
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Should supreme court justices have to be bilingual?

Dr. Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202119 minutes, 4 seconds
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Single-event sports betting

Paul Burns, Canadian Gaming Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202119 minutes, 30 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202123 minutes, 58 seconds
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The world came very, very close to nuclear war in 1983

Tom Nichols, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202119 minutes, 25 seconds
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Albertans frustrated by critical worker benefit program.

Jason Copping, Minister for Labour & Immigration, MLA for Calgary-Varsity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202124 minutes, 10 seconds
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Edmonton mayoral candidate Diana Steele

Diana Steele, president, Crestwood Community League, Edmonton mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/202119 minutes, 38 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/202117 minutes, 41 seconds
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Senate debate, vote on C-7 (assisted dying legislation)

We spoke with Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/202117 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/202114 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/202147 minutes, 40 seconds
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Business Council of Alberta makes the case for a fiscally sustainable Alberta

Guest: Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/202115 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
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What's behind the sports trading card boom?

We spoke with Dave Amerman, auction director at Goldin Auctions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/202116 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/202120 minutes, 47 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/202155 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/202150 minutes, 2 seconds
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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?"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/202119 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/202115 minutes, 44 seconds
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Does Canada need tighter regulation around the short-selling of stocks?

We spoke with Paul Davis, Partner, Capital Markets & Securities - McMillan LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/202113 minutes, 59 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/202151 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/202118 minutes, 17 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/202117 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/202117 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/202114 minutes, 58 seconds
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Canada’s Vaccine Development Capacity: Where Did We Go Wrong?

We spoke with Paul Lucas, former President and CEO at GlaxoSmithKline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/202117 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/202119 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/202116 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/202117 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/202116 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/202147 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/202142 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/202129 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/202143 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202121 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202120 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202121 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202124 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/202123 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/202153 minutes, 21 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/202115 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/202148 minutes, 26 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202150 minutes, 16 seconds
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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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/202138 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/202117 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/202112 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/202114 minutes, 45 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/202147 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/202039 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20201 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds
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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/ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/202017 minutes, 29 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/202016 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/202039 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/202043 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/202045 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/202037 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/202019 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20208 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20207 minutes, 55 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/202012 minutes, 4 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/202026 minutes
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/202040 minutes, 44 seconds
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Rob's brush with COVID-19

Host Rob Breakenridge on his COVID-19 diagnosis and what he learned from the experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/202018 minutes, 22 seconds
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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/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/202041 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/202036 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/202034 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/202038 minutes, 2 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/202016 minutes, 41 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/202014 minutes, 57 seconds
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How Canada can help Hong Kong

We spoke with Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong  https://alliancecanadahk.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/202013 minutes, 25 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/202015 minutes, 56 seconds
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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")  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/202012 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/202012 minutes, 41 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/202015 minutes, 57 seconds
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Reallocating a portion of the police budget / Woolley 'not apologizing' for comments

We spoke with Ward 8 city councillor Evan Woolley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/202017 minutes, 58 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/202051 minutes, 49 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/202050 minutes, 25 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/202021 minutes, 28 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/202045 minutes, 30 seconds
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Controversial curriculum proposals; rising COVID-19 cases; addressing prolonged joblessness

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/202034 minutes, 45 seconds
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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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/202014 minutes, 19 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/202017 minutes, 47 seconds
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The October Crisis - 50 years later

We spoke with Damien-Claude Bélanger, Associate professor of History at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/202014 minutes, 14 seconds
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Remembering Eddie Van Halen

We spoke with music writer, historian, podcaster, and broadcaster Alan Cross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/202012 minutes, 57 seconds
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The AFL wants a boycott of pro-UCP businesses

We spoke with Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/202017 minutes, 49 seconds
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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"    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/202041 minutes, 49 seconds
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The bizarre case of the alleged ISIS hoaxer

We spoke with Leah West, lecturer at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/202012 minutes, 10 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/202018 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/202011 minutes, 34 seconds
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The prime minister's bizarre, unnecessary address to the nation

We spoke with National Post columnist and editor Matt Gurney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/202013 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/202014 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/202012 minutes, 56 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/202016 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/202014 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/202010 minutes, 54 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/202017 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/202015 minutes, 9 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/202016 minutes, 20 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/202015 minutes, 9 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/202018 minutes, 25 seconds
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Systemic racism & policing; COVID rapid testing; WestJet's mask mandate

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/202036 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/202049 minutes, 29 seconds
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Erin O'Toole prevails in Conservative leadership race

We spoke with Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate at Sussex Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/202017 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/202020 minutes, 38 seconds
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U.S. imposes aluminum tariffs on Canada - what should Canada do in response?

We spoke with Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/202015 minutes, 18 seconds
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COVID Alert app; hospitalization data; rapid testing; drinking outdoors; police & masks

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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/202055 minutes, 27 seconds
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End of Spring Session of the Legislature - the Opposition's assessment

We spoke with Opposition leader and NDP leader Rache Notley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/202017 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/202014 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/202053 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20208 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20209 minutes, 11 seconds
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AFL responds to province's Bill 32

We spoke with Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/202015 minutes, 48 seconds
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Bill 204 and possible changes to plasma donation in Alberta

We spoke with Tany Yao, the UCP MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/202013 minutes, 17 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/202015 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/202013 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/202010 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/202036 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/202014 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/202035 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/202045 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/202034 minutes, 45 seconds
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New revelations about the NS gunman

We spoke with author and investigative journalist Paul Palango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/202013 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/202045 minutes, 51 seconds
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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       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/202039 minutes, 23 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/202018 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/202015 minutes, 34 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/202039 minutes, 47 seconds
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COVID-19: testing concerns, confusion over asymptomatic spread

We spoke with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Clinician Investigator at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/202015 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/202034 minutes, 39 seconds
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Sweden's COVID gamble

We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist and editor with the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/202018 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/202039 minutes, 39 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/202014 minutes, 18 seconds
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Meng Wanzhou decision & fallout; Hydroxychloroquine studies; COVID-19's impact on kids

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/202039 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/202014 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/202035 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202055 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202015 minutes, 12 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/202015 minutes, 18 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/202015 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/202044 minutes, 30 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/202016 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20207 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/202013 minutes, 52 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/202056 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/202043 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/202056 minutes, 13 seconds
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Liberals set to reveal details of their "assault weapons" ban

We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist/editor with the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/202019 minutes, 9 seconds
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Should Ottawa provide a financial lifeline to the CFL?

We spoke with Postmedia national sports columnist Scott Stinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/202015 minutes, 51 seconds
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Confronting antisemitism in Canada

We spoke with Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'nai Brith Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/202012 minutes, 22 seconds
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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)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/202012 minutes, 42 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/202013 minutes, 47 seconds
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How "human challenge" trials for vaccines can speed up development

We spoke with Josh Morrison, co-founder of 1DaySooner (1daysooner.org)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/202016 minutes, 42 seconds
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Oil prices dip into negative territory

We spoke with Rory Johnston, Managing Director and Market Economist at Price Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202010 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202013 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/202012 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/202048 minutes, 44 seconds
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Encouraging signs regarding Alberta's COVID-19 hospitalization rates

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/202015 minutes, 31 seconds
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Health Canada approves new rapid COVID-19 test

We spoke with Dr. Paul Lem, founder and CEO of Spartan Bioscience  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/202011 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/202046 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20207 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/202043 minutes, 39 seconds
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How all of this isolation and distancing is affecting Canadians

We spoke with Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202012 minutes, 18 seconds
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Canada to suffer record job losses in March & April

We spoke with Conference Board of Canada Chief Economist Pedro Antunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/202010 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/202016 minutes
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Pandemics Depress the Economy, Public Health Interventions Do Not

We spoke with Emil Verner, assistance professor of finance at MIT Sloan School of Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/202012 minutes, 55 seconds
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COVID-19: Why governments need to be more up front with us

We spoke with Matt Gurney, columnist and editor with the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/202019 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/202016 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/202014 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/202015 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/202010 minutes, 30 seconds
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The pros and cons of widespread mask-wearing to counter COVID-19

We spoke with environmental scientist Blair King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/202014 minutes, 55 seconds
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Alberta cuts funding to school boards as remote learning gets underway

We spoke with Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/202011 minutes, 28 seconds
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Pat Kiernan - an update from New York City

We spoke with former Calgarian Pat Kiernan, morning news anchor for NY1 in New York City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/202013 minutes, 59 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/202049 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/202016 minutes, 13 seconds
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COVID-19: Parliament approves new Canada Emergency Response Benefit

We spoke with David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20209 minutes, 48 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/202055 minutes, 35 seconds
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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​   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/202033 minutes, 10 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/202051 minutes, 24 seconds
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Emergency Fiscal Measures: The Steps Canada Needs to Take

We spoke with Kevin Milligan, professor of economics at UBC Vancouver School of Economics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/202012 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/202033 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/202011 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/202052 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20205 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20208 minutes, 49 seconds
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Supervised consumption sites; doctors' pay dispute; Supreme Court rejects TMX appeal

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/202043 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/202016 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20209 minutes, 52 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/202032 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/202028 minutes, 40 seconds
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Michelle Rempel-Garner on "The Buffalo Declaration"

We spoke with Calgary-Nose Hill Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/202017 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why we need to listen to pro-development Wet'suwet'en members

We spoke with Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/202015 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/202016 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/202033 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/202015 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why Alberta should steer clear of "decriminalizing" impaired driving

We spoke with Calgary-based criminal defence lawyer Greg Dunn (Dunn & Associates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/202017 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/202016 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/202043 minutes, 12 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/202019 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/202049 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why Canada needs to modernize its broadcast regulations

We spoke with Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Broadcast Networks - Corus Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/202010 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20201 hour, 43 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/202042 minutes, 37 seconds
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Alberta Matters: Brewing marketing challenges

Guest: Don Tse, beer writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/202013 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why ill-conceived vaping regulation could prove counterproductive

We spoke with Darryl Tempest, Executive Director of the Canadian Vaping Association  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/202014 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/202032 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/202019 minutes, 45 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/202038 minutes, 7 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/202018 minutes, 19 seconds
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions... and snubs

We spoke with music writer/broadcaster/historian/consultant Alan Cross - ajournalofmusicalthings.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/202014 minutes, 45 seconds
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Where were the Albertans at CES?

Guest: Jason Suriano, founder & CEO, TIQ Software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/202014 minutes, 22 seconds
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LNG pipeline debate; "Street Epistemology"; Why "Degrassi" endures

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/202036 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/202053 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/202035 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/202040 minutes, 54 seconds
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Soleimani's death and what comes next for the US & Iran

We spoke with author, journalist, and columnist Terry Glavin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/202014 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20201 hour, 32 seconds
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Tackling corporate corruption; taking action on spam calls; Mariah Carey's Christmas dominance

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201941 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201919 minutes, 8 seconds
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Finance ministers meeting and reviewing Alberta auto insurance

Finance Minister Travis Toews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/201915 minutes, 35 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/201913 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/201936 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201942 minutes, 19 seconds
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"New rules short-change passengers"

Guest: Gabor Lukacs, Canadian Air Passenger Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201914 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201940 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201945 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201931 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/201943 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201945 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201926 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/201941 minutes, 50 seconds
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"A late-game reversal by the chief electoral officer"

Guest: Rachel Notley, leader of Alberta NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201911 minutes, 16 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201910 minutes, 4 seconds
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Holodomor Denial by University of Alberta Lecturer

We spoke with Roman Grod, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201910 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201912 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Around the world, people are divided."

Guest: Irshad Manji, author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201926 minutes, 49 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201936 minutes, 12 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/201918 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201929 minutes, 12 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/201916 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201936 minutes, 21 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201914 minutes, 21 seconds
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Can independent Alberta senators be a voice for the province in Ottawa?

We spoke with Alberta Independent Senator Paula Simons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201914 minutes, 2 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201915 minutes, 2 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201916 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/201939 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/201932 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201927 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20198 minutes, 55 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201912 minutes, 23 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201926 minutes, 18 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201913 minutes, 15 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201916 minutes, 57 seconds
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Privacy commissioner to investigate High River gun grab

We spoke with firearms researcher Dennis Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201918 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201935 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/201912 minutes, 56 seconds
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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"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/201916 minutes, 21 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201912 minutes, 43 seconds
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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/ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201910 minutes, 44 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/201912 minutes, 5 seconds
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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"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201914 minutes, 45 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201912 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201946 minutes, 31 seconds
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Study finds school choice in Alberta saves money and improves outcomes

We spoke with policy analyst and study co-author Mark Milke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/201912 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/201938 minutes, 16 seconds
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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/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201918 minutes, 33 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/201912 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/201936 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201921 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201916 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201912 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/201950 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/201911 minutes, 19 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/201943 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/201950 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/201951 minutes, 26 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201948 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201954 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/201947 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/201937 minutes, 46 seconds
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Unifor president opposing federal Conservatives

Guest: Unifor president Jerry Dias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/201913 minutes, 9 seconds
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"MAID isn't the easy way out"

Guest: caller Cynthia, whose husband is seeking the MAID process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201912 minutes, 12 seconds
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Recycling clamshell plastics in Calgary

Lorenzo Domini, president, Recycling Council of Alberta, manager of material processing and municipal development, GFL Environmental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201921 minutes, 20 seconds
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Taking a parent through Medical Assistance in Dying

Guest: Tracey Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201916 minutes, 47 seconds
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What drives the nomadic lifestyle?

Stephanie Murray, Brock University student who is researching the nomadic life join guest host Zack Hewitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/201916 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201933 minutes, 39 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/201912 minutes, 32 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/201918 minutes, 40 seconds
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Alberta Matters: Calgary working with surrounding communities for growth

Chris Sheard, board chair, Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20197 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201938 minutes, 12 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/201913 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/201951 minutes, 8 seconds
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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)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201949 minutes, 37 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/201946 minutes, 39 seconds
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Life of a chuckwagon driver

Chance Bensmiller, chuckwagon driver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/201914 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201953 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201917 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201912 minutes, 22 seconds
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Foreign election meddling, LNG & emissions, e-scooter sharing, Boeing's $100-million payout

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/201950 minutes, 8 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/201941 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/201947 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/201932 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201956 minutes
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Calgary releases previously secret Olympic documents

Guest: Moshe Lander – Economist, Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201910 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/201944 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201951 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/201955 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201948 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201958 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/201948 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201952 minutes, 21 seconds
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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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201958 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201955 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/201949 minutes, 4 seconds
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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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/201948 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/201915 minutes, 53 seconds
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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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/201911 minutes, 48 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/201922 minutes, 36 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201917 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201910 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201954 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201950 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/201940 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/201912 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201933 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/201935 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/201935 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201949 minutes, 56 seconds
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Canada Chamber Election Demands, Weinstein Lawyer/Professor's Job Saved, Kenney Punts Carbon Levy

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/201936 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201942 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201938 minutes, 11 seconds
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Notorious far-right figure on City of Hamilton's payroll

We spoke with Mack Lamoureux, senior reporter with Vice Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201912 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/201946 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/201944 minutes, 10 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/201950 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201944 minutes, 24 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/201944 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201935 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/201910 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20198 minutes, 3 seconds
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“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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/201917 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/201910 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/201914 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201912 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201917 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201910 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201913 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201912 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201912 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201912 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201915 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201915 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201910 minutes, 50 seconds
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Film Screening - Freaks

Freaks is a thrilling science fiction film and debut film from co-writer/directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201910 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201915 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20199 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20199 minutes, 39 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/201913 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201913 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mueller Report

The Mueller Report was released today. Rick Wilson – political strategist and media consultant joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201910 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201917 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201917 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20199 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/201914 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/201917 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20198 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20199 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/201910 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/201916 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20198 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20199 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20199 minutes, 13 seconds
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Jen Gerson

Jen Gerson joins Rob to discuss why issues beyond just the economy should be considered by voters in the Alberta election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/201914 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20199 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201916 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201912 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201914 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201912 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201912 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201910 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201910 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201913 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201920 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201915 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201912 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201912 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20197 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/201912 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201920 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201917 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201942 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201917 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201916 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/201912 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/201911 minutes, 39 seconds
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“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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/201915 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/201913 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20198 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201912 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201945 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201914 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201916 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201910 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201913 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201910 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/201910 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/201912 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/201911 minutes, 57 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201921 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201914 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201914 minutes, 18 seconds
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Will North-Central Calgary ever get LRT service?

We spoke with Ward 3 city councillor Jyoti Gondek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20198 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201912 minutes, 39 seconds
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Media critic Jesse Brown on Ottawa's ill-conceived media bailout

We spoke with Jesse Brown, host & publisher at Canadalandshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201915 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201915 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201913 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201912 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/201911 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20196 minutes, 57 seconds
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How do we combat white supremacist ideology?

A former white supremacist & neo-nazi,Brad Galloway, now a fourth year criminology student shares his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/201913 minutes, 2 seconds
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We need to stop labeling everyone!

Author Irshad Manji discusses this theory in her new book, “Don’t Label Me.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/201915 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/201910 minutes, 8 seconds
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Calgary Teens Confront Anti-Abortion Protesters

Angela Kokott, Alberta Party Candidate for Calgary-Mountain View joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20198 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201910 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201913 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201916 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201913 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201912 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20198 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20199 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20199 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201910 minutes, 27 seconds
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More Reaction to the Grounding of the 737 MAX

Gábor Lukács, founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20197 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20199 minutes
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Canadian Government Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8&9 Aircraft

Seth Miller, aviation journalist joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201910 minutes, 36 seconds
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30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web

Dan York, director of web strategy for the Internet Society, an online publication, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201913 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201910 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201911 minutes, 1 second
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SNC-Lavalin - Are We Looking at this All Wrong?

Sandy Garossino, Business analyst and reporter for Canada’s National Observer joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201912 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20196 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201918 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201914 minutes, 50 seconds
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Are Women Making Progress?

Adora Nwofor, Calgary comedian and self-proclaimed feminist joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201917 minutes, 24 seconds
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SNC Lavalin - Just the Facts

Cory G. Litzenberger – president & founder of CGL Strategic Business & Tax advisers in Red Deer joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201911 minutes, 22 seconds
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Interviewer Extraordinaire

Local media darling Dave Kelly is travelling the country - in Calgary to intro Obama & out east to intro Ellen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201911 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20199 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201911 minutes, 41 seconds
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Who’s who? The History of Those Involved in the Trudeau Scandal

Bob Iverach of Action Alberta joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201923 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201913 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201913 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201911 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201912 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/201914 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/201912 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201911 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201910 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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RCMP Planning for Return of Canadian ISIS Members

Stuart Bell, National Online Journalist, Investigative for Global News joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201912 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201910 minutes, 38 seconds
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation Responds to Q3 Outlook

Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20199 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20199 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20199 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20199 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/201910 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20199 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20198 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/201912 minutes, 20 seconds
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Education Minister Bans Seclusion Rooms

Inclusion Alberta applauds the Education Minister for banning seclusion rooms, CEO of Inclusion Alberta, Trish Bowman joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20199 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201913 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201913 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201910 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20199 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201915 minutes, 2 seconds
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Jussie Smollett Case

Robby Soave, Associate Editor at Reason.com joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201913 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201910 minutes, 21 seconds
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New Livestock Transport Rules

Camille Labchuk, animal rights lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice - a national animal law organization, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201912 minutes, 32 seconds
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CD Howe - Bill C-69 Flawed

Grant Bishop, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe Institute joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201915 minutes, 5 seconds
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CRTC acknowledges Big Telecom’s sales practices are problematic

Guest Marie Aspiazu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201914 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201915 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201912 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20197 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/201912 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20198 minutes, 58 seconds
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Cold Pursuit Movie ...and Other Things?

Tom Jackson, Canadian-born actor and singer joins Rob in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201917 minutes, 16 seconds
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Regulating the Sex Doll Industry

Mark Hay, a writer who covers topics related to sex and sexuality joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201912 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201912 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201914 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201910 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201912 minutes, 24 seconds
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Saskatchewan’s Carbon Tax Court Challenge Launched Yesterday

Dwight Newman, University of Saskatchewan specializing in constitutional law joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20198 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201914 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20198 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201914 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/201921 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/201910 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/201913 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/201911 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/201911 minutes, 53 seconds
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Calgary to Get New Mega-Mall

George Chahal, Ward 5 Councillor joins the show to talk about his concerns regarding the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/201910 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/201911 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/201910 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20197 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/201913 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201916 minutes
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'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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201915 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201912 minutes, 26 seconds
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PMO Accused of Pressing Wilson-Raybould to Abandon Prosecution of SNC-Lavalin

Amanda Connolly, political reporter for Global News joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20198 minutes, 56 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201912 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201916 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20198 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201917 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/201913 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201918 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201922 minutes, 6 seconds
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Calgary Council to Take Action Around Supervised Consumption Sites

Evan Woolley, City of Calgary Councillor for Ward 8 joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20198 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201913 minutes, 52 seconds
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Edibles for sale! Calgarian flouts the law and sells cannabis infused ice cream

Jack Autry, Green Market YYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201911 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201917 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201920 minutes, 36 seconds
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Historic Enoch Sales House Destroyed by Fire

Josh Traptow, Executive Director, Calgary Heritage Authority joins the show to talk about historic Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201910 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201914 minutes, 2 seconds
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Councillor Chahal Says it’s Time to Eliminate the Real Estate Stress Test Policy

Ward 5 Councillor George Chahal joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201910 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201912 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201917 minutes
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Groundhog Conspiracy - Manitoba’s Famed Groundhog, Brandon Bob, Doesn’t Exist

Jason Markusoff of Maclean's joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201913 minutes, 21 seconds
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Jay Mohr in Calgary

Jay Mohr, Comedian, actor, radio host and bestselling author joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201931 minutes, 45 seconds
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Supreme Court Rules on Orphaned Wells

Jodi McNeill, Technical and Policy Analyst with the Pembina Institute joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201918 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201923 minutes, 14 seconds
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Crown Seeks 10-Year Sentence for Driver in Humboldt Crash

Ari Goldkind, criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201921 minutes, 37 seconds
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Western Canadians: "Ottawa Not Treating Us Fairly"

Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201912 minutes, 9 seconds
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Getting Asia Bibi out of Pakistan

Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director, Aid to the Church in Need joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201922 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ottawa's Election Interference Team

Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201917 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201913 minutes, 54 seconds
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Universal Daycare Policies Lack Universal Support

Andrea Mrozek, Family Program Director at think tank Cardus joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201911 minutes, 59 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201912 minutes, 49 seconds
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Youth Charged in 'Terror Plot' in Kingston Ontario

Mubin Shaikh, expert on radicalization and counter-terrorism joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201919 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20199 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201923 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201915 minutes, 31 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201915 minutes, 57 seconds
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Advice for a new generation- Student John Flatters interviews Peter Watts

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1/23/20194 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20198 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20199 minutes, 10 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/201914 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201913 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201913 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201915 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201916 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201914 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201914 minutes, 33 seconds
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Not-so-smarty-pants?

New research shows the anti-science crowd aren’t as smart as they think they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201913 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201916 minutes, 4 seconds
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Rick Strankman on leaving the UCP

Drumheller-Stettler MLA Rick Strankman joins Rob to explain why he is leaving the United Conservative Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201919 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/201915 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20197 minutes, 32 seconds
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Making the case for LNG

Rob talks with Blair King, an Environmental Scientist w/an interest in energy policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/201915 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/201914 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20198 minutes, 37 seconds
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Pipeline Protest

Kathleen Martens is covering the Gidimt’en checkpoint story for APTN News and joins Rob to share the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201915 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201911 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201917 minutes, 58 seconds
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Donation Bin Dilemma

The number of people dying in clothing donation bins seems to be strange.Can anything be done?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201910 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201916 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201918 minutes, 31 seconds
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Total Recall

Should be recall legislation be on the books in Alberta?  The CTF thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20199 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201914 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/201917 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/201915 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/201913 minutes, 16 seconds
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The guy who walked across Canada, just 'cause

Zayell Johnston decided to walk across Canada last year. And so he did.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201916 minutes, 37 seconds
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Professional cuddling services in Calgary

Gillian Caldwell is a professional cuddler. You can see more about her service at www.mycuddle.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/201910 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/201822 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Scammies of 2018- wildest pseudo-science claims

John McKay, Chair, CFIC Communications Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/201815 minutes, 38 seconds
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10,000 steps, give or take

Christopher Labos is a Cardiologist and Epidemiologist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/201813 minutes, 26 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/201811 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20188 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20189 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/201810 minutes, 44 seconds
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Rogue Drones

At London-Gatwick, holiday travel has been interrupted because of drones being flown over the runways, causing Christmas commuter chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/201827 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20189 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201813 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201814 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201821 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20187 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/201810 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/201813 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/201811 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/201810 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/201816 minutes, 51 seconds
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...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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201813 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20187 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201813 minutes, 19 seconds
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Separation Anxiety

Guest host Zack Hewitt digs in with the National Post's Tristin Hopper on his piece about Alberta Separation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201816 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201814 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201817 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201820 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201818 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20189 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201820 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201816 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20189 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201813 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201815 minutes, 49 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201814 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201810 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201815 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201815 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201810 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201817 minutes, 37 seconds
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RIP, Kid.

Author of "Pain and Passion: The History of Stampede Wrestling," Heath McCoy, joins Rob to talk about the passing of Dynamite Kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20189 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201815 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201816 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201819 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201816 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201819 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201818 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20186 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201810 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201816 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/201816 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/201810 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/201827 minutes, 9 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20187 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/201817 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201824 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201822 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20188 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201822 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201822 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201812 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ed the Sock

The Canadian TV icon joins Rob to talk in advance of his show next week in Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201813 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201821 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201813 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201838 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20189 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201816 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20189 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201814 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201816 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201811 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201811 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201815 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201813 minutes, 45 seconds
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After the Update

Jack Mintz from the UCalgary School of Public Policy joins Rob for some reflection on this week's fall economic update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201816 minutes, 58 seconds
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Birth Tourism

Andrew Griffith is a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Environics Institute and joins Rob to discuss birth tourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201815 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201816 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201810 minutes, 30 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201813 minutes, 29 seconds
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Taking it to the Streets

A Prime Ministerial visit to Calgary was greeted by protesters on Thursday.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201822 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20188 minutes, 27 seconds
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Brian Kingston

The Business Council of Canada's Brian Kingston joins Rob to provide some analysis of today's fall fiscal update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20187 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20187 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20188 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201813 minutes, 12 seconds
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Salaries Frozen?

City councillors are looking at the prospect of freezing their own salaries for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20189 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201817 minutes, 46 seconds
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More Charges at St. Michaels

Global's Jamie Mauracher joins Rob to share the latest on the scandal at St. Mike's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20187 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201813 minutes, 15 seconds
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Advertising Vapes

Anti-smoking groups are up in arms about new ads that have started popping up for a new vaping product called Vype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201814 minutes, 45 seconds
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"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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201811 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201813 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201819 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pointing Fingers

Rob with some thoughts on Mayor Nenshi throwing the province and feds under the bus this week after the Olympic plebiscite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20188 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201816 minutes, 56 seconds
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Would capping oil production help Canada's oil industry?

Brett Wilson, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and commentator weighs in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201811 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201814 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20189 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201814 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201812 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ted Barris

As we are on the eve of Remembrance Day, we revisit our conversation with Ted Barris, author of the book "Dam Busters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201819 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201819 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20187 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201813 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201815 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201814 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201816 minutes, 26 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201810 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201813 minutes, 33 seconds
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McClintic Revisited

The McClintic matter has prompted the federal public safety minister to re-evaluate how people are transferred to facilities like healing lodges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201813 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tony Clement Sexting Scandal

Are MPs at a risk of being compromised? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201813 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201815 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201816 minutes, 13 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201813 minutes, 44 seconds
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Trying El Chapo

Security is tight as the trial of the world’s most-wanted drug lord begins in Brooklyn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201816 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20187 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/201817 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201815 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201814 minutes, 10 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201819 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201816 minutes, 39 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201817 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201813 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201820 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201814 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201817 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201814 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201814 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201817 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201813 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201816 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201817 minutes, 27 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201818 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201818 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Galloway Matter

Jonathan Kay from Quillette Magazine joins Rob to talk about the Steven Galloway matter at UBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201817 minutes, 12 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201816 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20188 minutes, 10 seconds
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Kevin Nealon

Ahead of his two-night engagement this Friday and Saturday in Calgary, SNL alum Kevin Nealon joins Rob for a conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201814 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201819 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201810 minutes, 4 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201819 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201814 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201818 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201813 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20189 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20189 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201817 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20189 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201813 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201814 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201810 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201815 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20188 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20188 minutes, 56 seconds
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Cannabis Cash

Finance minister Joe Ceci announced new money for municipalities to deal with cannabis today.  He joins Rob to share the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/201810 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20187 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201810 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201810 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201810 minutes, 11 seconds
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Falling Behind

Canada is falling behind on chronic obesity treatment. Rob speaks with Dr. Arya Sharma, Scientific Director of the Canadian Obesity Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201814 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201814 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201818 minutes, 34 seconds
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No charges for the Greenpeace Bridge Danglers

Rob speaks with Canada Action co-founder and spokesperson Cody Battershill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201815 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201810 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201816 minutes, 51 seconds
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“I was a teenage JFK conspiracy freak"

Rob speaks with author Fred Litwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201817 minutes, 48 seconds
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The price of crude in Canada still suffers

Samir Kayande, RS Energy Group Director, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/201813 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/201810 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20189 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/201810 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201816 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201810 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20189 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201812 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/201812 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20188 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201815 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201814 minutes, 29 seconds
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Notley's approval rating on the rise?

We spoke with veteran pollster John Wright, CEO of DART Insight and Communication.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201813 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201816 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201813 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201813 minutes, 27 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201815 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201813 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201816 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/201819 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201815 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201815 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201810 minutes, 21 seconds
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Flat Earth?

Daniel Clark is a director of a documentary about flat earthers.  He joins Rob to talk about the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201815 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Woman Who Loves Giraffes

Rob talks with Alison Reid, director of the documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201816 minutes, 5 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201817 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201817 minutes, 51 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/201815 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20189 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/201814 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20189 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201810 minutes, 56 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201814 minutes, 1 second
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Saving for a Rainy Day

A new report out says the province should be banking non-renewable resource revenue rather than spending it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201813 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201819 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/201816 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/201815 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/201817 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/201810 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20189 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201814 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201816 minutes, 37 seconds
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Broken system?

Canada’s immigration minister says the backlogged asylum system is not sustainable. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201821 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201818 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20189 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/201810 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/201817 minutes, 45 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/201848 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/201820 minutes, 3 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/201815 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/201820 minutes, 39 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/201821 minutes
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Airbnb Concerns

The Calgary Hotel Association is asking for a level playing field and more regulation of the Airbnb industry in Calgary.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201814 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201815 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/201811 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/201813 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201811 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201813 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201814 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201815 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201817 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/201812 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/201823 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20189 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201820 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201810 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201815 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201812 minutes, 36 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201812 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201810 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201816 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201813 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201813 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201812 minutes, 5 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201813 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201817 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201810 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201816 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201812 minutes, 52 seconds
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SheLeads

Rona Ambrose joins Rob to talk about a new initiative to encourage women to run for public office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201810 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/201816 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/201815 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/201813 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/201813 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/201820 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/201815 minutes, 24 seconds
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Premiers Meet in New Brunswick

Global's Ross Lord joins Rob to get us up to date on how the meetings are going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/201810 minutes, 40 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/201815 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/201811 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/201816 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/201813 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/201813 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/201820 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/201812 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/201811 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/201815 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/201811 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/201816 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/201816 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201811 minutes, 55 seconds
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Rising from the Phoenix Pay System

A campaign is underway to highlight those who have burned by the Phoenix pay system problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20189 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/201817 minutes, 52 seconds
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Yes Calgary 2026

Jason Ribeiro of grassroots group "Yes Calgary 2026" joins Rob Breakenridge to explore why Calgary should host the 2026 Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/201813 minutes, 26 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/201811 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/201821 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/201813 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/201812 minutes, 7 seconds
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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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/201814 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201813 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201814 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20189 minutes, 57 seconds
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Koko the Gorilla

Doug Main, senior writer and editor for National Geographic, joins Rob to discuss the passing of Koko the Gorilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201814 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201812 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Happy Brain

Neuroscientist and author Dean Burnett joins Rob to talk about his latest book, "The Happy Brain." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201816 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201813 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/201812 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201812 minutes, 59 seconds
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#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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201814 minutes, 58 seconds
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"...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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201816 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201812 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201816 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201815 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201814 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201817 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/201817 minutes, 21 seconds
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Are the album's days numbered?

Alan Cross joins Rob to talk about whether the album is about to ride off into the sunset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/201814 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/201817 minutes, 59 seconds
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Welcome to Ford Nation: Kenney Reacts

UCP leader Jason Kenney reacts to the election of Doug Ford as Ontario's next premier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201811 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201814 minutes, 12 seconds
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Welcome to Ford Nation: Premier Notley reacts

Alberta premier Rachel Notley reacts to news of the election of Doug Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20185 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201820 minutes, 12 seconds
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Welcome to Ford Nation

Matt Gurney from Global News Radio 640 Toronto joins Rob the day after Doug Ford becomes premier-elect of Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201817 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201812 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201814 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201817 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201814 minutes, 35 seconds
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Beauty Pageants

The Miss America competition is ending the swimsuit person of the event.  A former Miss Universe Canada shares her perspective with Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201813 minutes, 55 seconds
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"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201813 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201813 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201816 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/201815 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/201818 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201811 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201815 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201813 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201812 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201827 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mayors Day - Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown

Airdrie mayor Peter Brown joins Rob for 770 CHQR's Mayors Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201826 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201817 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201815 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/201810 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/201813 minutes, 54 seconds
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Abu Huzaifa

We're learning more about the New York Times' interactions with Canadian ISIS returnee.  We talk to Stephanie Carvin and Mubin Shaikh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/201831 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/201812 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201811 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201816 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201813 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201819 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201814 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201813 minutes, 12 seconds
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Paid Plasma

Should plasma donors be getting paid?  Peter Jaworski joins Rob to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201817 minutes, 7 seconds
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Premier Rachel Notley

The premier joins Rob to talk about the latest as Kinder Morgan's pipeline deadline looms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201814 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201813 minutes, 32 seconds
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Teeing Off on City-Owned Golf Courses

Should the City of Calgary sell of its golf courses? The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201810 minutes, 53 seconds
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Sports Betting Going Legit

America is on the road to allowing legal betting on sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201811 minutes, 40 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201811 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201814 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/201816 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20189 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201815 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201815 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20189 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201812 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201811 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201814 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201813 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201816 minutes, 8 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201812 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/201812 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/201812 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/201811 minutes, 59 seconds
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So, about that "grassroots guarantee..."

Rob unpacks some of what went down in Red Deer on the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/201811 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20188 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201814 minutes, 46 seconds
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Jessica Holmes

Comedian Jessica Holmes has a new book out discussing her battle with depression. She joins Rob to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201814 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201811 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201812 minutes, 56 seconds
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Border Issues

Immigration lawyer Raj Sharma joins Rob to talk about some of the issues surrounding an influx of those seeking asylum in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201816 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201810 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201810 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201816 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201814 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201810 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201814 minutes, 18 seconds
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What is Alberta to You?

Guest host Zack Hewitt wonders how listeners define themselves when it comes to being Albertan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201825 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201814 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201812 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201820 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201813 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201811 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201817 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201813 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201823 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201814 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201814 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201810 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201813 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201813 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201810 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201813 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201813 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201813 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201812 minutes, 52 seconds
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...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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201812 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/201812 minutes, 27 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/201818 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20188 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/201813 minutes, 39 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/201813 minutes, 5 seconds
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Daniel Jean testifies

Global News Ottawa correspondent Abigail Bimman joins Rob to discuss the testimony of Daniel Jean on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/201811 minutes, 37 seconds
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#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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/201821 minutes, 1 second
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Mad Blood Stirring

Journalist Daemon Fairless joins Rob to discuss his latest book where he seeks to understand the inner lives of violent men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201815 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201819 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20189 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201812 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201815 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201812 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201817 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201812 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201814 minutes, 6 seconds
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Would you want to live forever?

Aubrey de Grey says he is spearheading the global crusade to defeat aging. He joins Rob to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201815 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20189 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201819 minutes, 3 seconds
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Hunting El Chapo with Douglas Century

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4/10/201820 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201812 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201812 minutes, 36 seconds
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Thoughts and Audio- Humboldt

With Global News Reporter Adam Macivicar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201839 minutes, 17 seconds
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Brewery in the basement? One Calgary church considers new ways to bring community together

With Rev. John Pentland from Hillhurst United Church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20189 minutes, 20 seconds
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Selfie culture- it's not a new phenomena

With author of the book Selfie Will Storr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201817 minutes, 59 seconds
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listener reaction to the question of age discrimination when it comes to 21 plus bars and clubs

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4/5/20189 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201810 minutes, 21 seconds
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Montreal Cop invents law- gives out a ticket

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4/5/20189 minutes, 23 seconds
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Pulse nightclub shooting- the story is not what you think it is

With Huffington Post Senior Reporter Melissa Jeltsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201813 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201812 minutes, 28 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201810 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Manitoba town forced to embrace a wily bison who wont be caged

With Kyle Edwards, Maclean's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20189 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20189 minutes, 49 seconds
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Jason Kenney- Bill C-69, the future of pipelines and energy in Canada

With Leader of the United Conservative Party Jason Kenney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201813 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201810 minutes, 50 seconds
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David Stephan as a speaker at expos- and how he continues to profit

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4/3/201812 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201816 minutes, 27 seconds
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But, do Calgarians want the olympics- Ipsos Poll says probably

With Jamie Duncan, VP of Canada Public Affairs for Ipsos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201811 minutes, 8 seconds
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Flatearther rockets himself into space- inconclusive results on curve

Mack Lamoureux from Vice News interviewed the rocket man.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201810 minutes, 52 seconds
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New impaired driving rules 7 days away

With Lawyer Nathan Whitling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201810 minutes, 3 seconds
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Booze tax increase- CTF speaks out

Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation Aaron Wudrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201810 minutes, 42 seconds
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A sweeping approach to criminal justice reform C-75

With University of Alberta Faculty of Law Professor Peter Sankoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201810 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/201817 minutes, 10 seconds
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Not pot in public! proposed bylaw in council

With Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/201811 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201811 minutes, 39 seconds
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Restaurant owner indulges in deer to spite vegan protestors

With National Post reporter Jake Edmiston, who has been covering this story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201812 minutes, 21 seconds
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Free Range Parenting- now legal in Utah!

With founder of the Free Range Kids movement and president of the Let Grow Foundation Lenore Skenazy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201816 minutes, 51 seconds
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You don't need straws- give em up

With Science Writer Chelsea Gauhd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201811 minutes, 57 seconds
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Murderabilia auctioned off- victim advocate speaks out

Andy Kahan is a Victim Advocate in the Mayor's Office in the Houston Police Department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201814 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201810 minutes, 55 seconds
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Canadians don't quite trust Facebook says poll by Angus-Reid

With Research Associate for the Angus Reid Institute Ian Holliday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201811 minutes, 16 seconds
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How Facebook is seeing the current controversy, will you #deletefacebook?

With Josh Constine, Editor at Large of Tech Crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201812 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/201810 minutes, 50 seconds
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Custody fight over a dog- and who is the true owner

With Family Lawyer Russell Alexander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201812 minutes
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Premier Horgan's announcement for LNG

With Global News BC Legislature reporter Richard Zussman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201813 minutes, 55 seconds
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Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote?

With BC 16 year old Liam Christy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201811 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201812 minutes, 40 seconds
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Derek Fildebrandt's Shadow Budget

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3/22/201816 minutes, 28 seconds
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Trust lost for Loblaws post bread scandal

With Vivian HowardAssociate Professor/Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20189 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Austin bomber

With Eric Leikam from the Newstalk KLBJ Newsroom in Austin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20189 minutes, 25 seconds
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Facebook's influence, and Cambridge Analytica

With Bloomberg Tech Reporter Sarah Frier.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201813 minutes, 53 seconds
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The olympic bid plebiscite procrastination game

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3/22/20188 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tiger Woods is killing it... wait- what? What year is this?

With Scott Stinson, Sports guy for the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201813 minutes, 52 seconds
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Deported criminals are still in Canada

With Global News Investigative Journalist Stewart Bell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201812 minutes, 55 seconds
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What changes do the new liberal gun control laws hold?

With President of the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights Rod Giltaca.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201812 minutes, 5 seconds
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numbers show Alberta not ready for medical emergencies- MLA Dr. David Swann

Dr. David Swann is the Liberal MLA for Calgary Mountain View.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201810 minutes, 23 seconds
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The safety of autonomous vehicles after a fatality in Arizona

With Srikanth Saripalli Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/201813 minutes, 25 seconds
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Not enough manpower to replace prosecutors leaving Alberta

Damian Rogers is the Treasurer of the Alberta Crown Attorney's Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/201814 minutes, 24 seconds
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A little budget pre-analysis

With Bev Dahlby. Distinguished Fellow, School for Public Policy, University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20189 minutes, 25 seconds
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UN Peacekeeping- Canadians are going to Mali

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3/19/201815 minutes, 49 seconds
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Gratuitous Green Bin Pickup

With Calgary Herald Columnist Chris Nelson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20188 minutes, 59 seconds
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Olympic plebiscite should go ahead- Councillor Farkas

Councillor Jeromy Farkas, Ward 11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/201811 minutes, 49 seconds
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Code Red Calgary

Several times this week Calgary was without an ambulance. Mike Parker is the President of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201812 minutes, 39 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201811 minutes, 54 seconds
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A successful uber/transit partnership in Innisfil Ontario

With Mayor of Innisfil Gord Wauchope and Senior Policy Planner Paul Pentikainen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201811 minutes, 37 seconds
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Radio Canada journalist arrested after making interview request

With National Director of the Canadian Association of Journalists Nick Taylor-Vaisey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201813 minutes, 19 seconds
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Katy Perry's stolen kiss and #MeToo

With Show Producer and Host of You Missed This Andrea Montgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20189 minutes, 58 seconds
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Flying with pets- What do you need to know? What are the laws?

With Humane Society of Canada Executive Director Michael O'Sullivan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201815 minutes, 35 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201817 minutes, 5 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201815 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201814 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201813 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201821 minutes, 25 seconds
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The revenue reno campaign. Taxes could be good thing

With Joel French Executive Director of Public Interest Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201814 minutes, 48 seconds
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Supply management and NAFTA negotiations

Eugene Beaulieu is a Professor of Economics at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201818 minutes, 45 seconds
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In honour of Stephen Hawking

With Kristine Larsen, PhD Professor of Astronomy at the Central Connectivit State University. Author of Stephen Hawking: A Biography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201813 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201811 minutes, 46 seconds
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Advice from Lottery Lawyer on anonymity

With Jason Kurland Esq. with Certilman Balin Adler &Hyman LLP, The Lottery Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201811 minutes, 9 seconds
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Secondary suites at council- okay where are we at now?

With Global News Reporter Aurelio Perri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20188 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201814 minutes, 25 seconds
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Extreme case of harassment at Edmonton Corrections Institution

Global National Reporter Abbigail Bimman has been chasing this story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20188 minutes, 21 seconds
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A fight the CRA lost- may not be over

Steven Kelliher represented the Samaroo couple in a case against the CRA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201815 minutes, 2 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201821 minutes, 24 seconds
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Rob's thoughts on the OJ Simpson special interview

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3/12/201812 minutes, 23 seconds
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What happened to the Recovery Acres Centre that was supposed to be built?

With Shawn Logan, Postmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20187 minutes, 47 seconds
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Freedom of speech is not always comfortable

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3/12/20181 minute, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201811 minutes, 43 seconds
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Trudeau's trip south

PM Trudeau is in the states today showing support for industry workers and giving media interviews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201811 minutes, 19 seconds
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Minister Eggen- Superintendent pay review

Minister of Education David Eggen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20189 minutes, 46 seconds
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Constitutional challenge about Polygamy quashed

With Vancouver Sun Columnist Daphne Bramham.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20189 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201819 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20189 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201812 minutes, 40 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201815 minutes, 24 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201815 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201812 minutes, 40 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20188 minutes, 45 seconds
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Do you worry about travel advisories when travelling to Mexico?

With the President of Travel Best Bets, Claire Newell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20189 minutes, 27 seconds
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Distilled Beauty Bar Owner thrilled with AGLC decision

Lisa Maric is the Owner of Distilled Beauty Bar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20188 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201819 minutes, 20 seconds
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Air BnB and short term vacation rental fines in Canmore

With Global News Radio Reporter John Himpe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201814 minutes, 27 seconds
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Crown does not appeal Gerald Stanley acquittal

With Global Saskatoon reporter Ryan Kessler.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20188 minutes, 49 seconds
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Bill C-49 and the grain train delays in Canada

With Jeff Nielson, Persident of the Grain Growers of Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201810 minutes, 22 seconds
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Bill Nye is not a scienTIST

With Tristin Hopper from the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201814 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201815 minutes, 11 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201813 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201813 minutes, 39 seconds
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Brian Jean steps back, and Kenney's trip to BC

With Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter Tom Vernon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201810 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201813 minutes, 5 seconds
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The CRA called "malicious" by judge in case of Vancouver couple

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3/6/201812 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201812 minutes, 37 seconds
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Treating Opium addiction with prescription meds

With Dr. Hakique Virani, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201814 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201812 minutes, 51 seconds
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snow woes- and what the city is looking at

With ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201813 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20188 minutes, 5 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201813 minutes, 1 second
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Should Canada leave NAFTA?

Jerry Dias, Unifor national president, seems to think so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201814 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201812 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201811 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201811 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201813 minutes, 2 seconds
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Good news in the budget for no fly list kids

Dawn Matthews' 6 year old son is on the no fly list.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201813 minutes, 58 seconds
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Alberta's Q3 update

Global News Radio Reporter John Himpe has been following this story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20189 minutes, 1 second
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No random drug testing- the injunction against Suncor continues

With Ken Smith, President of Unifor Local 707A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201812 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201817 minutes, 29 seconds
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Pharma care and the India conspiracy

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2/28/201810 minutes, 21 seconds
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Andrew Coyne: is this budget a dud or what?

Andrew Coyne writes for the National Post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201810 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201810 minutes, 47 seconds
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LAWTON: How does the Korea Olympics affect Calgary's willingness to bid?

Guest Host Andrew Lawton chats with Concordia University Sports Economist Moshe Lander.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201814 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201815 minutes, 49 seconds
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More on Trudeau's trip to India

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2/26/201812 minutes, 15 seconds
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Calls on Trudeau's India trip

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2/26/20188 minutes, 59 seconds
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Caller comments on Trudeau's India trip

Rob Breakenridge takes calls concerning Trudeau's trip to India.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/201810 minutes, 3 seconds
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Trudeau's trip to India

With Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201813 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20188 minutes, 28 seconds
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How much is NOT having pipelines costing us? 10.7 billion dollars

Rory Johnston, Commodity Economist Scotiabank Economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201810 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Alberta Teacher Association explains that talk by David Suzuki and convention speakers

With ATA President Greg Jeffries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20187 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201812 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201812 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20182 minutes, 19 seconds
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Airplane support animals, allergies, and C-49

With Air Passenger Rights Advocate Gabor Lukacs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201813 minutes, 2 seconds
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Questions about legalization for smaller municipalities

With the Mayor of Taber Alberta, Andrew Prokop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201811 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201816 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Go Fund Me for those attacked by social media mobs

With Jonathan Kay, columnist, author.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/201813 minutes, 55 seconds
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The truthers are already here *palm to face*

With Vice News' Mack Lamoureux.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201810 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201818 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201810 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20188 minutes, 21 seconds
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Florida school shooting

Rob goes through some footage of the event and reactions from politicians and officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/201812 minutes, 11 seconds
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Kim Campbell, do not tell me what to wear

With Farah Nasser, News Anchor for Global news Toronto.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20188 minutes, 26 seconds
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Edmonton Eskimos juggle idea of potential name change

With Terry Jones from the Edmonton Sun and Postmedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201811 minutes, 6 seconds
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Safety on rural properties, shoot-first attitude, and the Boushie case

With the Edmonton Journal's Paula Simon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201813 minutes, 47 seconds
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How big is the deficit really?

With Ron Kneebone, Professor of Economics at the School of Public Policy at U of C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201810 minutes, 11 seconds
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A lawyer explains trademark law, and how "Taco Tuesday" could be trademarked

With Calgary lawyer Bill Stemp of Stemp & Company law.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201810 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20186 minutes, 49 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/201814 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/201810 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20189 minutes, 40 seconds
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A trial to watch: Gerald Stanley acquitted in murder of Colten Boushie

With University of Alberta Faculty of Law Professor Peter Sankoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/201818 minutes, 3 seconds
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Timothy Caulfield thankful David Stephan talk cancelled

Timothy Caulfield is the Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/201814 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201814 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201814 minutes, 32 seconds
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City council pensions Calgary vs. Edmonton

With Colin Craig, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201810 minutes, 10 seconds
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minimum wage, unemployment, changes in the job landscape across Canada

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2/9/201810 minutes, 24 seconds
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Don Macintyre's charges- publication ban lifted

With Global Edmonton's Fletcher Kent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201811 minutes, 46 seconds
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If delaying is John Horgan's tactic, things might end badly

With The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201815 minutes, 13 seconds
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Theatre Calgary removes genders on bathrooms because, logic!

With Amelia Newbert, Production and Operations Manager, Theatre Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20189 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20188 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20188 minutes, 55 seconds
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A chat with Sinbad

Sinbad performs at The Laugh Shop Feb 8-10.  More here: http://www.thelaughshopcalgary.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/201812 minutes, 31 seconds
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Maclean's magazine and the gender price difference

With Maclean's Magazine Editor in Chief Alison Uncles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20189 minutes, 49 seconds
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Should the feds run a promo campaign to inform about changes to O Canada?

With Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre Randy Boissonnault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/201811 minutes, 2 seconds
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Important news: There is a car in space now, what the launch means for humanity

With Sean O'kane, reporter for The Verge, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/201811 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/201812 minutes, 6 seconds
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Michelle Rempel questions Trudeau's leadership and political will to fix this trade war

Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/201819 minutes, 26 seconds
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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...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201821 minutes, 47 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201814 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201811 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201816 minutes, 42 seconds
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Thinking forward to the packaging and labelling of Cannabis- CMA says follow cigarette model

With President of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Laurent Marcoux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201810 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201818 minutes, 1 second
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Due process in sexual harrassment allegations- from Weinstein to Paikin

With Jonathan Kay, columnist, author and pundit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201817 minutes, 3 seconds
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Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer

With Carol Henke, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201812 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201811 minutes, 35 seconds
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no appetite for idling cars bylaw- but what are police doing about vehicle thefts?

With Inspector Joe Brar, Investigative Operations Section Calgary Police Services.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201812 minutes, 52 seconds
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How gymnastics and other sports breed abuse

With Alheli Picazo, athlete and freelancer. Her piece here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201818 minutes, 19 seconds
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The increasing cost and professionalization of youth sports

With J.J. Abrams Deputy Sports Editor of the Vancouver Sun, read his piece here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201814 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201817 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bitumen battle brews with British Columbia

With Provincial Affairs reporter for Global news Tom Vernon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20189 minutes, 38 seconds
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Municipal school board trustee candidate charged for running when she shouldn't have

With Brodie Thomas, Metro News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/201813 minutes, 46 seconds
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Phillip Heerema pleads guilty to 8 of 20 charges

With Nancy Hixt from Global News.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20189 minutes, 27 seconds
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Millennials are a drain on their parents' bank accounts

With Michelle Lee Maroto, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology University of Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20187 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/201815 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201811 minutes, 31 seconds
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Parliament resumes, and the harrassment bill debate

With Global News Parliamentiary correspondent David Akin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20189 minutes, 15 seconds
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The serial killer in Toronto, worst fears realized

With freelancer reporter Justin Ling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201811 minutes, 36 seconds
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Autonomous vehicles in Canada- report from the Senate

With Senator Patricia Bovey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201816 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201814 minutes, 10 seconds
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A letter from the Alcatraz escapees- could it be true?

With Author and Historian at Explore Alcatraz Michael Esslinger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201817 minutes, 37 seconds
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Cloning monkeys- what next?

With Bioethicist from NYU School of Medicine Arthur Caplan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201813 minutes, 40 seconds
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The woman fired from Canadian Pacific for posting racy pictures online

With Stephanie Katelnikoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201817 minutes, 5 seconds
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The XFL is coming back!

With Charles Curtis, writer at For The Win at USA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201816 minutes, 57 seconds
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Faith groups come together to highlight concerns of Liberal funding changes

With Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201812 minutes, 27 seconds
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#Metoo hits Canadian Politicians, landscape changes overnight

With John Ibbitson from the Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201812 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Voynich Manuscript analyzed at the U of A

With Greg Kondrak, Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20189 minutes, 43 seconds
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Larry Nassar sentenced and the investigation into gymnastics USA

With Indianapolis Star reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201810 minutes, 5 seconds
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How Postal Worker Union feels about Trudeau's broken promise

With National President of the CUPW Mike Palecek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201812 minutes, 17 seconds
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Wait times- are doctors and clinics purposely making you wait?

Ken J Klassen is a Professor of Operations Management at Brock University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201811 minutes, 32 seconds
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The curious case of apparently guilty Vice Admiral Mark Norman

With David Pugliese from the Ottawa Citizen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201811 minutes, 17 seconds
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Women who fight ISIS- the Canadian woman who did

Check out Hanna Bohman's documentary: Fear us Women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201815 minutes, 27 seconds
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Road salt is ruining everything and costing too much money

With the National Post's Tristin Hopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201811 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Keg bought by massive restaurant conglomerate Cara

With The Globe and Mail's Retail Reporter Marina Strauss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201811 minutes, 54 seconds
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Spending on social programs integral for healthy population

With Dan Dutton, a Research Associate at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201811 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201812 minutes, 22 seconds
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An obscure summer jobs program, prolifers, and the Liberal stance on who gets funding

With National Post Columnist Chris Selley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201821 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why do men tend to underdress for the weather?

With Emma Teitel, columnist at the Toronto Star.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201811 minutes, 29 seconds
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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    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201812 minutes, 2 seconds
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Amazon GO store opens in Seattle

With Tech Reporter for USA Today Elizabeth Weise.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201814 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Y Chromosome is deteriorating- could men vanish?

With Dr. Peter Ellis. Lecturer in Molecular Geneticsand Reproduction at the University of Kent.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201810 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201813 minutes, 36 seconds
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DANIELLE SMITH: listener comments on the Lac Megantic verdict

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1/19/20183 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/201816 minutes, 43 seconds
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How a former skin head neo nazi stopped hating- Brad Galloway

With former extremist Brad Galloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/201814 minutes, 11 seconds
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Help me understand the #tidepodchallenge

With Global News Journalist Marilisa Racco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/201810 minutes, 27 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20188 minutes, 11 seconds
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Calgary taxi drivers petition against what they call "preferential treatment" for Uber

With Taxi Driver and Petition Writer Syed Hussain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/201812 minutes, 34 seconds
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HQ2- Calgary NOT on the shortlist

With Margaret O'Mara, a Professor of History at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/201816 minutes, 42 seconds
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Alberta can still do more in the journey to become smoke free

Les Hagan Executive Director of Action on Smoking & Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201810 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Spanking Debate

With Rebecca Eckler, mom, journalist, blogger, author, speaker.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201814 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Controversial" event cancelled at the Citadel in Edmonton

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1/17/201810 minutes, 2 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201810 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201815 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201812 minutes, 36 seconds
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Should the city be doing more to clear sidewalks of snow and ice?

With City Councillor Druh Farrell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201810 minutes, 19 seconds
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Missile warnings and emergency prepardness

Matthew Fisher is Canada's longest serving foreign correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201813 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201813 minutes, 21 seconds
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Child and Youth Advocate says Alberta needs to do more

With Del Graff, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201812 minutes, 29 seconds
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Dolores O'Riordian, and the Cranberries in music history

With the host of the Ongoing History of New Music Alan Cross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20189 minutes, 57 seconds
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Minimum wage increase- not all businesses are vehemently opposed

With Andy Fennell, the owner of Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201813 minutes
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Beer industry is benefiting Canada's Economy

With Conference Board of Canada's Associate Director of Forecasting and Analysis, Gregory Hermus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20187 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201810 minutes, 25 seconds
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The missile that never was in Hawaii

Vancouver based photographer Nick Didlick is in Hawaii, he shares his experience of the missile scare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201813 minutes, 39 seconds
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The story of the hijab that was not cut

With an update from Global Toronto reporter Shallima Maharaj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201812 minutes, 15 seconds
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Legal loopholes and other problems with Air BnB

With travel blogger Asher Fergusson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/201812 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/201811 minutes, 33 seconds
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NAFTA

With Wall Street Journal Ottawa Bureau reporter Paul Vieira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/201812 minutes, 16 seconds
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Doctors partly at fault for Opioid crisis says CPSA

With Dr. Hakique Virani, Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, University of Alberta.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/201816 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20187 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/201852 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/201810 minutes, 2 seconds
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Nude swim cancelled-Rob's thoughts

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1/11/201811 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201813 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201811 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201818 minutes, 1 second
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Stop Banning Seesaws, Start Banning Snapchat

Author of Be the Parent, Please: Stop Banning Seesaws and Start Banning Snapchat Naomi Schaefer Riley   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201813 minutes, 39 seconds
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Petition calls for the U of C to expel Connor Neurauter

With petition writer Kaitlyn Casswell.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201811 minutes, 1 second
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Why plastic bag bans are superflous

With Frank Stephenson, Professor of Economics at Barry College in Georgia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201812 minutes, 1 second
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Did you get your bread card yet?

With Sylvain Charlebois, Dean in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201812 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201813 minutes, 11 seconds
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The man who started the petition against the petition

With Calgary Artist and petition starter Ben Moon.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20187 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201813 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201812 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201812 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201810 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201812 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201816 minutes, 39 seconds
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Changes to the impaired driving laws and you

With Vancouver Criminal Lawyer Paul Doroshenko   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201818 minutes, 17 seconds
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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/       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201820 minutes, 24 seconds
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The online obituary database with your family on it that you may not have heard of

With Global News' Sarah Offin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201810 minutes, 26 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201812 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201815 minutes, 21 seconds
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The 10 most cringe-worthy Trudeau quotes of 2017

An alternate year in review, by Rob Breakenridge   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/201723 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/201714 minutes, 20 seconds
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Sportsin' with Scott Stinson. Johnny Manziel and the World Juniors

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12/28/201713 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/201716 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201711 minutes, 40 seconds
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Santa is here!!

Santa takes some calls before Christmas!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201718 minutes, 35 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201716 minutes, 15 seconds
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The worst passwords of 2017

What were the worst passwords of 2017? Guest: Morgan Slain, SplashData CEO   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201713 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201715 minutes, 25 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/201711 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201716 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201713 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201713 minutes, 11 seconds
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Is there a "bubble" for craft beer that could pop?

With Co-Founder of Tool Shed Brewery Graham Sherman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201722 minutes, 21 seconds
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Will Calgary follow suit on ban? Not very likely

Brian Bird is a trainer and owner at Calgary's Champion's Creed Martial Arts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20179 minutes, 47 seconds
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The "Man flu" really IS worse!

Dr. Kyle Sue is a family physician in Arviat Nunavut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201710 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201710 minutes, 54 seconds
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Jason Nixon, the UCP, and the sexual harassment firing of the past

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12/12/201725 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201712 minutes, 29 seconds
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More Olympics ridiculousness, why is Calgary paying for provincial officials to go to South Korea?

With City Councillor Joe Magliocca.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201710 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201712 minutes, 37 seconds
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Site C dam approved in BC

With Global BC Politics reporter Keith Baldry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201712 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201717 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201712 minutes, 47 seconds
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Let's clarify "pedestrian right of way"

With Calgary Police Sargeant Dan Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201712 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201710 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20177 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201711 minutes
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Why is legalization supposed to cost the city money?

"Only the government could NOT make money off selling drugs" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201712 minutes, 35 seconds
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An NHL team to Seattle- but it isn't ours

With Neil DeMause, Co-Author "Field of Schemes" / Editor fieldofschemes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201716 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20179 minutes, 37 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201712 minutes, 57 seconds
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Kent Hehr speaks to this week's questions about his comments

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12/7/20179 minutes, 28 seconds
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Saskatchewan's announcement to ban AB plates at gov't worksites is very strange

With Postmedia columnist Paula Simons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201710 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201711 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201711 minutes, 27 seconds
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Talking about autism in the classroom and helping other kids understand

WIth Lyndon Parakin, Executive Director of Autism Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201712 minutes, 8 seconds
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New facebook messenger app for kids- bad idea or okay intro to tech?

With Christine Elgersma, Senior Editor of Common Sense Media   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201712 minutes, 56 seconds
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Tom Wilson on his new book "Beautiful Scars"

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12/6/201718 minutes, 56 seconds
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How the phoenix pay system has affected me- with Sebastienne Critchley

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12/6/201719 minutes, 37 seconds
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Tougher regulations on oil and gas companies ill timed and costly says UCP

With UCP MLA Jason Nixon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201712 minutes, 25 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20179 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201711 minutes, 55 seconds
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How we can fix downtown

With Calgary Economic Development's Mary Moran.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20179 minutes, 46 seconds
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How the Boyle family was set free

Stewart Bell is an investigative journalist with Global News.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201713 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Bonjour, Hi controversy

With 640 Toronto's Tasha Kheiriddin.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201714 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201712 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201712 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201710 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201712 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201715 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/201713 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201710 minutes, 47 seconds
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Passenger Rights Advocate shares thoughts on Air Transat ruling

With Passenger Rights Advocate Gabor Lukacs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201710 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20179 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201711 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20179 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201710 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20179 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201714 minutes, 19 seconds
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Non-lethal options in practice for Calgary Police

With CPA President Les Kaminsky.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20179 minutes, 13 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201713 minutes, 9 seconds
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No correlation between impairment and blood levels of THC make imposing laws tricky

Defence Lawyer Mark Brayford  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201714 minutes, 23 seconds
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Credit downgrades are something to pay attention to

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11/29/201712 minutes, 15 seconds
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Are micro-transactions in games akin to gambling for kids?

With Dr. Kimberly Young, founder of the Centre for Internet Addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201712 minutes, 25 seconds
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Local reaction to the LGBTQ2 apology

Local reaction from Kevin Allen, Research Lead of the Calgary Gay History Project.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201710 minutes, 37 seconds
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Care Cuts' bus owner Misty Wind Shingoose

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11/28/201712 minutes, 37 seconds
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Listener reaction to the amount of tickets being handed out for expired registrations

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11/28/201713 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201713 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201712 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201712 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201711 minutes
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201714 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201715 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201714 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/201715 minutes, 37 seconds
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What will the carbon tax actually cost us?

With Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter Tom Vernon.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/201712 minutes, 49 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201712 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201711 minutes, 3 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20176 minutes, 47 seconds
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Quick six is not invited to Ottawa, this is his story

Karyn Drake, former rider of Quick six, the Calgary Stampeders' touchdown horse.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20179 minutes, 9 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201712 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20178 minutes, 23 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201711 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201715 minutes, 45 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20178 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201711 minutes, 48 seconds
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Listeners react to Varley's confession being deemed inadmissable

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11/22/201711 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201713 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20175 minutes, 12 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20177 minutes, 59 seconds
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Online movie reviews and Rotten Tomatoes- how much does it influence your decisions?

Writer for Wired magazine Brian Raftery.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201711 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201721 minutes, 31 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20179 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201711 minutes, 55 seconds
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What should be done with Canadians who fought for ISIS?

Rob connects with Mubin Shaikh, Ex-CSIS and RCMP undercover counter terrorism expert.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201715 minutes, 49 seconds
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Sorry, Lindsay

Update on a story from yesterday: The president of Wilfrid Laurier University has released a public apology to Lindsay Shepherd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20178 minutes, 19 seconds
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The phoenix pay system boondoggle is a humiliation to Canada.

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11/21/201710 minutes, 15 seconds
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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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201715 minutes, 47 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201715 minutes, 48 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20178 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201714 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201714 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201711 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20179 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201712 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201711 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201714 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201710 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20179 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201712 minutes, 10 seconds
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Chuckles is closing :(

Another iconic Calgarian store is facing closure, Chuckles, famous for costumes and gags. Owner Dave Fletcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20177 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201710 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201714 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201712 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201712 minutes, 59 seconds
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continued conversation on social media and how it changes society

Producer Andrea Montgomery dislikes hearing big announcements on her facebook feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20177 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201714 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201718 minutes, 31 seconds
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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, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201711 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201715 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20179 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201710 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201721 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201710 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201712 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201715 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Cinderella Campaign

Mark Zuehlke, author of The Cinderella Campaign: First Canadian Army and the Battles for the Channel Ports, joins the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201715 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201711 minutes, 40 seconds
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Uber Uber Uber!

Uber cars will take flight by 2020...? What are your thoughts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20177 minutes, 6 seconds
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Bill 62 challenged

Cara Zwibel, General Counsel with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20178 minutes, 35 seconds
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Christian couple denied adoption due to religion

With Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms President and Calgary lawyer John Carpay: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201714 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201711 minutes, 35 seconds
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Secondary Suites... again

With Jason Markusoff from Maclean's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20179 minutes, 54 seconds
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The scope of religious freedoms when it comes to the Ktunaxa nation claim.

  With Executive Director and General Counsel for the Christian Legal Fellowship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201714 minutes, 53 seconds
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Paradise papers

With the Toronto Star's Investigative Reporter Marco Chown Oved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/201712 minutes, 37 seconds
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LAWTON: Derek Fildebrandt

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11/3/201716 minutes, 6 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201711 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201711 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201712 minutes, 7 seconds
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Jeromy Farkas- on his decision to forego his transition allowance and pension

With new city councillor for Ward 11 Jeromy Farkas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201710 minutes, 44 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201715 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201717 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20179 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201717 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201719 minutes, 52 seconds
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Kelly Hrudey

NHL legend and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Kelly Hrudey, joined the show to talk about his new book Calling The Shots.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201719 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201719 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/201732 minutes, 40 seconds
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How adults are ruining Halloween

With Lenore Skenazy, Lenore Skenazy- founder of the free range kids movement and chairman of the Let Grow Foundation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201715 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201716 minutes, 15 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201714 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/201716 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/201712 minutes
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No rush on Christmas decor

With Bruce Winder, Co-founder& Partner of the Retail Advisor's Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/201710 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/201713 minutes, 12 seconds
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Assisted dying and children

With Dr. Dawn Davies, Chair of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Bioethics Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/201713 minutes, 40 seconds
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The UCP vote with Tom Vernon

Tom Vernon is the Global News provincial affairs reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/201710 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/201715 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/201711 minutes, 50 seconds
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A grant to Alberta beer tourism!

With Terry Rock, Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201711 minutes, 6 seconds
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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&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201716 minutes, 28 seconds
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The budget, the deficit, and the liberals with Andrew Coyne

Andrew Coyne writes for the National Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201713 minutes, 29 seconds
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Wildfire update- 10km east of Claresholm

Lisa Darch farms just east of Claresholm, they are watching the smoke from their yard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20174 minutes, 35 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201712 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201714 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201712 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201716 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20178 minutes, 12 seconds
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How the AUPE could fit into the marijuana sale equation

With AUPE President Guy Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/201710 minutes, 59 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20179 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20174 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/201714 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 .      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/201713 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20178 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20178 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201715 minutes, 10 seconds
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Injection sites in Lethbridge and Edmonton on the way

With Executive Director of Arches, a harm reduction agency in Lethbridge Stacey Bourque. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201711 minutes, 45 seconds
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Morneau and the blind trust announcement

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10/19/20179 minutes, 28 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201712 minutes, 5 seconds
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Listeners' texts on #metoo

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10/18/20179 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201711 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201715 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201715 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201710 minutes, 35 seconds
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The polls

The polls were more than a little off for this municipal election. Why? Quito Maggi, CEO and President of Mainstreet Research.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201711 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20174 minutes, 7 seconds
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The best way to deliver bad news

With Alan Manning, Linguistics and English Language Professor at Brigham Young University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201710 minutes, 24 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201722 minutes, 43 seconds
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What the tax changes mean for small business

With University of Calgary Economist at the School of Public Policy Jack Mintz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201711 minutes, 39 seconds
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David Akin from Ottawa on Lib. tax changes and Bill Morneau's villa

Parliamentary correspondent David Akin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/201710 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/201714 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ward 9- Cesar Saavedra

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10/13/20176 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ward 9- David Metcalfe

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10/13/20176 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ward 9 Incumbent- Gian-Carlo Carra

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10/13/20179 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ward 9- Cheryl Link

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10/13/20177 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ward 9- Omar M'Keyo

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10/13/20176 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ward 3- Connie Hamilton

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10/12/20178 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ward 3- Ian Mcanerin

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10/12/20179 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ward 3- Jun Lin

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10/12/20178 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ward 3- Jyoti Gondek

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10/12/20178 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/201713 minutes
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Toby the balloon popping dog!

Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalk770Calgary/videos/1553096408062465/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20178 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ward 8 candidate- Carter Thompson

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10/11/20177 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ward 8 candidate- Chris Davis

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10/11/20177 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ward 8 candidate- Karla Charest

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10/11/20176 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ward 8 Incumbent- Evan Woolley

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10/11/20177 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201712 minutes, 45 seconds
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Zero politicians are above criticism

Rob rants in response to listeners' complaints that he is too hard on Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20173 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201711 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ward 7 candidate- Dean Brawn

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10/10/20178 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ward 7 candidate- Marek Hejduk

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10/10/20177 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ward 7 incumbent- Druh Farrell

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10/10/20177 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ward 7 candidate- Brent Alexander

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10/10/20177 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ward 7 candidate- Margot Aftergood

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10/10/20177 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/201710 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201716 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201714 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201712 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201713 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20178 minutes, 29 seconds
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The absurd tale of Edmonton's phantom mayoral candidate

With the Edmonton Journal's Paula Simon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/201715 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/201737 minutes, 44 seconds
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Rob Breakenridge endorses no man, or woman, or dog, nobody running for office

in case you were wondering...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20174 minutes, 38 seconds
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Puerto Rico, and the President's response

With writer for The Atlantic David Graham, you can read his piece here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201712 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20178 minutes, 5 seconds
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Marijuana framework introduced

Rob chats about today's announcement by the province and takes callers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201716 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201724 minutes, 31 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20177 minutes, 48 seconds
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Election Issues: Slates and municipal political parties

With Tom Flanagan, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201712 minutes, 6 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201712 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201714 minutes, 5 seconds
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Dead Reckoning: How the indigenous people are heroes of the NW passage

Author of Dead Reckoning Ken McGoogan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201712 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201715 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201716 minutes, 2 seconds
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Hugh Hefner is gone- but what is his legacy?

With Washington Post columnist Alyssa Rosenberg.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201712 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201713 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201710 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201712 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201713 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20178 minutes, 52 seconds
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Should you lie about smoking pot at the border?

With Rosanna Berardi, Immigration Lawyer and founder of Berardi Immigration Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201712 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20179 minutes, 24 seconds
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Marijuana poll results- Canadians might try it when it's legal

IPSOS President and CEO of Ipsos Darrell Bricker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20179 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20175 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20177 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/201715 minutes, 44 seconds
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CPC Finance Critic Pierre Poilievre

The Federal Finance CCritic PIerre Poilievre is in town to speak out against the Liberal Tax Changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/201712 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201712 minutes, 59 seconds
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No rewards for prescriptions

With Greg Eberhart, the Alberta College of Pharmacists Registrar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201710 minutes, 15 seconds
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oh I know Katie... mhmm

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9/22/20171 minute, 34 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20176 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201713 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20177 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town

Globetrotter Handles Franklin joins Rob in studio, you can catch them in action on September 28.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201711 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201713 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201712 minutes, 51 seconds
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Election Issues: downtown vacancies

How can municipal governance influence the increasingly vacant downtown core? With Geoffrey Morgan Energy Reporter, Financial Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20178 minutes, 33 seconds
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Pay to pump. Should Alberta require gasoline pre purchases always?

With Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201715 minutes, 21 seconds
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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”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201716 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201714 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/201712 minutes, 22 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/201717 minutes, 11 seconds
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Election kick-off

Rick Bell chats with Rob about what to expect with the municipal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/201715 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201710 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201711 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20178 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201716 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20179 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201719 minutes, 43 seconds
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Is Canada losing its edge in energy because of taxes?

With Economist Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201715 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201710 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201714 minutes, 21 seconds
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Police body cameras-are they dependable witnesses?

With University of Toronto Criminology Doctoral student Erick Laming.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201711 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/201712 minutes, 59 seconds
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Monster Jam driver interviews

With Randy Brown of Gravedigger and Cam Mcqueen from Northern Nightmare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201710 minutes, 50 seconds
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Could we "get over" peanut allergies?

With Clinical Immunologist for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids Dr. Adelle Atkinson.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201710 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20179 minutes, 38 seconds
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Liberal tax changes- why- to what end?

With Andrew Coyne, National Post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201718 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201710 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201715 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20179 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/201716 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20177 minutes, 38 seconds
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Councillor Druh Farrell on municipal elections, and third party groups.

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9/6/201714 minutes, 10 seconds
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Anti-fa

What/who is Anti-fa? Where did they come from? With Mark Bray, historian and author of The Anti-Fascist Handbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/201714 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/201713 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201715 minutes, 45 seconds
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Changes to the public art policy with Councillor Keating

With Ward 12 City Councillor Shane Keating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201714 minutes, 26 seconds
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Explaining the complicated Liberal tax changes- and why people are upset about it

With Kevin Milligan, Professor of Economics at UBC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201712 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201713 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201713 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201710 minutes, 46 seconds
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Should slo-pitch leagues mandate helmets?

With Calgary Corrado Malia, and calls from listeners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201715 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/201712 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20178 minutes, 39 seconds
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The pardoning of Sherriff Arpaio, and why it is problematic

With Phoenix New Times Editor in Chief Stuart Warner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201716 minutes, 33 seconds
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Enmax bills wrong- how the story has evolved

With Licia Corbella- who has been following this story for Post Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201716 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201712 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/201715 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/201712 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/201717 minutes, 41 seconds
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LAWTON: MLA expenses, Derek Fildebrandt out of UCP

With Mount Royal Poli Sci Prof Duane Bratt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/201711 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/201715 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/201716 minutes, 13 seconds
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LAWTON: Charlottesville- what is it like to wake up there today?

Sean Tubbs is a Senior Reporter at Charlottesville Tomorrow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/201711 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/201713 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/201715 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/201715 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/201713 minutes, 43 seconds
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Jeff Callaway- prospective leader of the UCP

Former Wildrose Party President Jeff Callaway has jumped into the UCP race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/201711 minutes, 27 seconds
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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&   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201715 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201717 minutes, 12 seconds
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Reporter John Himpe on the City Charter

Newstalk 770's John Himpe has been following this story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20176 minutes, 26 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201711 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201715 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201710 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201714 minutes, 19 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20178 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201713 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201714 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201711 minutes, 26 seconds
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Saretzky Sentencing

Nancy Hixt of Global News joins Rob with the latest of the sentencing of Derek Saretzky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20179 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201711 minutes, 37 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201717 minutes, 55 seconds
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Calgary's Public Art Program and Controversy

With Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201712 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201715 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201711 minutes, 58 seconds
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Andrew Lawton: Calgary Olympic Bid

Tristin Hopper with the National Post discusses why the Calgary Olympic may not be the smartest move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201713 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201712 minutes, 44 seconds
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Naming murder victims

Christie Blatchford: Why not name murder victims? New Alberta policy is absurd. She joins the show to share her thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201710 minutes, 58 seconds
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$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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201715 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201711 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201719 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201714 minutes, 19 seconds
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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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/201712 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/201711 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/201713 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/201714 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/201712 minutes, 34 seconds
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Trump, Russia, Sanctions

Boris Zilberman- Deputy director of Congressional Relations at the foundation for defense of democracies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/201710 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/201711 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201714 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201722 minutes, 10 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201710 minutes, 17 seconds
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#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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/201712 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/201710 minutes, 56 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/201712 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/201719 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201715 minutes, 42 seconds
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Garth Brooks, Arena talk, Scalpers, and callers

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7/28/201724 minutes, 27 seconds
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Economies are picking up speed quickly- is this good?

Trevor Tombe, Economist, Fellow at The School of Public Policy U of C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201710 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20179 minutes, 44 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20177 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201720 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201720 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201712 minutes, 8 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201713 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201712 minutes, 29 seconds
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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..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201710 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201713 minutes, 58 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201719 minutes, 22 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201713 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bountiful British Columbia

Rob is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Daphne Bramham to chat about the polygamy verdicts for Bloackmore and Oler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/201718 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201711 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201712 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201719 minutes, 53 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/201720 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20179 minutes, 11 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/201712 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/201713 minutes, 34 seconds
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Andrew Scheer- on Stampede and Khadr

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer chats about his first Stampede in Calgary- And the decision to pay Omar Khadr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/201717 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/201716 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/201715 minutes, 19 seconds
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The earthquake, or shake felt in Calgary

Rob is joined by Camille Brillon, Seismic Analyst with Natural Resources Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20176 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/201718 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/201711 minutes, 38 seconds
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Omar Khadr- Child of Guantanamo

Rob is joined by Toronto Star National Security Reporter Michelle Shepard who wrote a book called Guantanamo's Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/201718 minutes, 27 seconds
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CAPP says the province and energy sector should partner up

With President and CEO Tim McMillan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/201710 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201710 minutes, 24 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201720 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201743 minutes, 4 seconds
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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?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201721 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201711 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201730 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201711 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20178 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ottawa-Canada Day 150

David Akin, Global’s chief political correspondent, talks about Canada Day at Parliament Hill.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201711 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/201712 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/201712 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/201719 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/201715 minutes, 14 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/201717 minutes, 11 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/201718 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/201719 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/201710 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/201712 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/201717 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/201712 minutes, 42 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/201711 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/201715 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/201713 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/201710 minutes, 15 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/201714 minutes, 27 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/201712 minutes, 5 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/201714 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/201714 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/201712 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/201710 minutes, 58 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/201712 minutes, 16 seconds
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Criticizing politicians

Rob chats about criticizing politicians and takes a call from a listener who thinks President Trump faces too much criticism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/201710 minutes, 2 seconds
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BC politics drama continuance

The election of a speaker. With Vancouver Sun Columnist Vaughn Palmer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/201713 minutes, 8 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201715 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20179 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/201714 minutes, 54 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/201723 minutes, 5 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20179 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/201714 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20179 minutes, 56 seconds
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"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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201731 minutes, 15 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201711 minutes, 56 seconds
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Cosby mistrial

Mark Ebner, New York Times bestselling author,and award-winning investigative journalist, joins the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/201716 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/201713 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/201715 minutes, 32 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/201717 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/201714 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201714 minutes, 11 seconds
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"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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201712 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201714 minutes, 45 seconds
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"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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/201714 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/201731 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/201712 minutes, 4 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/201711 minutes, 55 seconds
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Media Bias

Rob reflects on the notion of media bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20174 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20179 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201719 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/201710 minutes, 18 seconds
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June 12- Whole show

For those who would like to download all of today's audio in one fell swoop.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20171 hour, 34 minutes, 56 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20177 minutes, 40 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201717 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201715 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/201712 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/201714 minutes, 51 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/201721 minutes, 17 seconds
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Whooping Cough and low vaccination rates

With Alberta Health Services South Zone Medical Officer Dr. Vivien Suttorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/201714 minutes, 44 seconds
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The UK election

With Andrew Apostolou- British historian who has managed human rights campaigns in the Middle East and labour party activist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/201717 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201712 minutes, 45 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201710 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201732 minutes, 43 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201713 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201718 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201712 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/201712 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201710 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201717 minutes, 35 seconds
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The dress code discussion continues

Rob takes more of your calls on dress codes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20178 minutes, 6 seconds
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Are dress codes preparing students for the workplace?

Rob takes your calls and texts on how school dress codes affects students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201710 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201711 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201711 minutes, 49 seconds
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Fake news or fake science?

Rob is joined by Tom Spears, Journalist for the Ottawa Citizen, about fake science journals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201712 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201711 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201713 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/201716 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20179 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/201717 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/201710 minutes, 44 seconds
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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?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/201713 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/201710 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/201711 minutes, 59 seconds
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Is the number of cases for lyme disease is going up?

Rob takes your calls and opinions on the disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20178 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201717 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201713 minutes, 8 seconds
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Convicted killer Karla Homolka is now volunteering at an elementary school

Rob takes your calls and opinions on Homolka's volunteer work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/201711 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/201712 minutes, 19 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/201710 minutes, 15 seconds
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Scientology bullying of critics

How the Church of Scientology bullies defectors and critics- with Mark Edner, former scientologist, author and journalist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201715 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20178 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201711 minutes, 40 seconds
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Maxime Bernier... libertarian leader?

The Leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada Tim Moen has offered his position if Maxime Bernier should want it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201716 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/201724 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201719 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20179 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201710 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201712 minutes, 55 seconds
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Andrew Scheer- new leader!

Rob chats about the results of the Conservative Leadership Race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/201716 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/201716 minutes, 46 seconds
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Alberta labour law changes- a closer look

Having a closer look at these proposed changes, with Tom Ross Partner at McLennan and Ross LLP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/201714 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20176 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/201723 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/201712 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/201712 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20179 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/201711 minutes, 25 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201714 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201715 minutes, 19 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20173 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201711 minutes, 21 seconds
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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...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/201710 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201718 minutes, 42 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201717 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201710 minutes, 3 seconds
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Manchester changes things

Rob is joined by Andrew Apostolou, commentator and analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/201715 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/201716 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/201713 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20179 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/201713 minutes, 46 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/201714 minutes, 22 seconds
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Reactions to the PC Wildrose merger announcement

Rob takes calls on the now iminent merger of conservatives in Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20176 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20175 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20177 minutes, 55 seconds
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Rejected plates

The list of rejected custom plates in Alberta has come out- Rob reviews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201710 minutes, 2 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201710 minutes, 54 seconds
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Quebec loves oil

Montreal Economic Institute Senior Researcher Germain Belzile says it is a misconception that all Quebecers hate Alberta oil.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201711 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201718 minutes, 3 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/201717 minutes, 41 seconds
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Joy's call

Joy says says we should get cell phone notifications when trains pass by to raise awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20179 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/201710 minutes, 42 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/201714 minutes, 17 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/201715 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/201715 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/201716 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/201721 minutes, 31 seconds
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Non-athlete concussions

A caller says it's important to pay attention to concussion suffered by non athletes as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20174 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/201712 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/201716 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/201717 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/201714 minutes, 42 seconds
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Westjet Pilots to Unionize

With Karl Moore, Associate professor Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University and Airline Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20179 minutes, 9 seconds
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Comey's fired- but when was the decision made?

With Washington Bureau chief to the Toronto Star Daniel Dale   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201715 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201713 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201717 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201712 minutes, 14 seconds
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Nenshi's legal fees being paid off by donations

Rob takes issue with the fact that those donating are receiving tax reciepts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/201712 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201718 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201719 minutes, 28 seconds
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Trump fires Comey

With Global News Washington Correspondent Jackson Proskow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201717 minutes, 42 seconds
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BC election results

With Conservative political analyst Alise Mills.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201715 minutes, 43 seconds
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2016 breaks record for anti-semitism

With National Director for B'nai Brith's League for Human Rights, Amanda Hohmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201722 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201717 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/201714 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/201714 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/201716 minutes, 14 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/201717 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/201717 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/201718 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/201714 minutes, 59 seconds
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Jason Kenney ruminates on 2 years of NDP and more

Jason Kenney calls into Rob's show to share some thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/201713 minutes, 4 seconds
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Reflecting on 2 years of an NDP govt

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5/5/201716 minutes, 41 seconds
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Marijuana and driving- and Marijuana in the city

With Councillor Jim Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201720 minutes, 11 seconds
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recalled gin party!

Some gin is being recalled for being too alcoholic.... and this is a problem how? With National Post Reporter Jake Edminston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201712 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201721 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201718 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/201715 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/201732 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20175 minutes, 12 seconds
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Tany Yao

MLA Tany Yao on the year of recovery in Fort McMurray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/201711 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/201710 minutes, 54 seconds
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Caillou and other offensive children's programming

With National Post's Tristin Hopper.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201724 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201728 minutes, 23 seconds
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Senator Don Meredith- callers

The Senate Ethics Committee is recommending Senator Don Meredith be expelled. Rob chats about the issues and takes some calls   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/201720 minutes, 14 seconds
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Bernie Guindon and Satan's Choice Motorcycle Gang

Author of the new book "Hard Road" Peter Edwards joins Rob to share the story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201714 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201711 minutes, 47 seconds
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House Rules and Limited Debate

With Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill Michelle Rempel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201715 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/201722 minutes, 18 seconds
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13 Reasons....

Producer Katie Thompson joins Rob on air to share some of her thoughts on the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20176 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/201718 minutes, 29 seconds
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Kenney in the polls

Kenney may not be helping the standing of the PC party. Quito MaggiPresident of Mainstreet research, joins the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20179 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201711 minutes, 13 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201717 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201715 minutes, 5 seconds
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The fallout of O'leary's exit and what is next in the conservative race

With AM 640 host Matt Gurney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201717 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201713 minutes, 55 seconds
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NAFTA, lumber, trade, and Oleary drops out

With David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/201719 minutes, 7 seconds
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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!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201717 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201717 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20173 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ken King on Plan B

Ken King in studio with Rob chatting about the Victoria Park Option- or "Plan B" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201720 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201713 minutes, 7 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/201722 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201712 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201712 minutes
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201713 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201714 minutes, 17 seconds
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Vaping, harm reduction and Bill S-5

David Sweanor, expert on tobacco policy and public health joins Rob to chat about vaping in Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201717 minutes, 9 seconds
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Today is 420

Rob talks all things 420. Myths and legalizing marijuana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201710 minutes, 48 seconds
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Scotland... a province of Canada?

Rob talks to Canadian author Ken McGoogan about why Scotland should be a Canadian province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/201710 minutes, 51 seconds
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Marijuana talks

Rob talks with Professor Anindya Sen, from the University of Waterloo, about privatizing marijuana sales.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/201711 minutes, 46 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/201712 minutes, 37 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/201714 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201714 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201712 minutes, 45 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201711 minutes, 42 seconds
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The question of Dairy industry and protectionism

Rob addresses President Trump's recent comments about the Canadian dairy industry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201715 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201717 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201710 minutes, 44 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/201711 minutes, 42 seconds
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"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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20178 minutes, 59 seconds
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New NASA findings

Nathalie Ouellette, Queen's University astronomer, shares some new discoverys about Saturns moon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201710 minutes, 35 seconds
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Safe consumption sites

Leslie Hill, Executive director of HIV Community Link, chats about safe consuption sites in Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201712 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20177 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201711 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20174 minutes, 37 seconds
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Marijuana Legislation: Bill overview

Justin Ling, VICE News, gives us an overview of the marijuana Legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201716 minutes, 52 seconds
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Easter: why the weekend changes every year

Patrick Cain, Global National Online Journalist, talks about how the date of Easter works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201718 minutes, 40 seconds
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You scared us Angela!

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4/12/20171 minute, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201715 minutes, 59 seconds
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Current privacy laws

Jill Clayton, Information and Privacy Commissioner, is on to chat about the right to access information in Alberta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201714 minutes, 41 seconds
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Malala Yousafzai became an honorary Canadian

Hear clips from Malala Yousafzai speach at Parliment Hill today as she became an honorary Canadian citizen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201712 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201723 minutes, 3 seconds
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Hockey Talk

Playoff season is nigh. Rob connects with Postmedia Sports Columnist Scott Stinson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201721 minutes, 9 seconds
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Turmeric IV Treatment

Woman dies after taking turmeric IV to treat eczema... Former naturopathic doctor and "natural health expert", Britt Marie Hermes, weighs in.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201713 minutes, 51 seconds
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United Airlines situation

Everything Untied. Opinions, thoughts and a View from the Wing with Gary Leff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201715 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/201723 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201712 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201722 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Snack shamed"

A Calgary mom says, her Autistic son was "snack shamed" for bringing banana bread to school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201710 minutes, 32 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20177 minutes, 22 seconds
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United Airlines overbooking flights

United Airlines focibly removed a passenger from an overbooked flight.  Passenger rights advocate incoming, Gabor Lukacs, shares his opinion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/201713 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/201723 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/201712 minutes, 3 seconds
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Reacting to American missile strike

Rob is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer Vice President of Research at the Foundation for defense of democracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/201717 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/201714 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/201718 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/201712 minutes, 24 seconds
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Social assistance caseload numbers are up in Alberta- drastically

Ron Kneebone, Economist in the school of public policy at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/201711 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201711 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201723 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20179 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201717 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20176 minutes, 4 seconds
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Chemical Weapons in Syria

Rob plays some audio from President Trump as well as UN Ambassador Nikki Haley regarding Syria's chemical weapon attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201710 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201717 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201718 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201742 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201716 minutes, 14 seconds
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SpaceX Reusable Rockets and Elon Musk

With Ashlee Vance, Author of Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest For a Fantastic Future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201710 minutes, 33 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20174 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201715 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/201736 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20179 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/201718 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/201719 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/201731 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/201712 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/201712 minutes, 32 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/201729 minutes, 9 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201719 minutes, 34 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201721 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201719 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201721 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201717 minutes, 51 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201714 minutes, 14 seconds
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Photo Radar "Double Jeopardy?"

An Edmonton man has received two photo radar tickets from the same road, two minutes apart.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201719 minutes, 32 seconds
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Budgets Between Borders

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall continue to share words over the provincial border regarding their respective budgets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20178 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/201721 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/201721 minutes, 32 seconds
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Keystone XL- now with presidential approval!

Trump has approved the Keystone XL pipeline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20178 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201715 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201714 minutes, 58 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201714 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201716 minutes, 40 seconds
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"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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201718 minutes, 10 seconds
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The federal budget digest

With University of Calgary Professor of Economics and Fellow in the School of Public Policy Trevor Tombe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20176 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201715 minutes, 20 seconds
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"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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201713 minutes, 14 seconds
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an update from London

We connect with Monika Kennedy, London Correspondent to the German BILD news just before 1pm mountain for an update.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20177 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20177 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201719 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201710 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201716 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201715 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201719 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/201713 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20176 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20178 minutes, 10 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/201721 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20178 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/201711 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/201710 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/201710 minutes, 53 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201712 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201712 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201716 minutes, 17 seconds
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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...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201712 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201715 minutes, 10 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201716 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201716 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201720 minutes
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Callers and texters on bullying in Alberta schools and how to defend your kids

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3/14/201719 minutes, 55 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201719 minutes, 37 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201717 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/201712 minutes, 56 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201714 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201716 minutes, 19 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201710 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/201715 minutes, 53 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201712 minutes, 51 seconds
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Court backlogs, triage system, and zombie laws

With U of A law prof Steven Penney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201714 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201713 minutes, 29 seconds
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Marijuana dispensaries raided

Police have been raiding "Cannabis Culture" marijuna dispensaries across the country yesterday and today. Dana Larsen, marijuana Activist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/201712 minutes, 41 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201714 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201711 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201711 minutes, 44 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201711 minutes, 56 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/201716 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201722 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20178 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201717 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201713 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/201712 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201714 minutes, 53 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201714 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201710 minutes
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/201717 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20177 minutes, 55 seconds
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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/         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/201711 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/201719 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/201718 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/201722 minutes, 36 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201711 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201719 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 marydoe1125@hotmail.com Or contact her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.doe.37669 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201716 minutes, 48 seconds
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Historic missing persons case closed in Lethbridge.

With Lethbridge Police Service Staff Sgt. Scott Woods.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201713 minutes, 53 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201714 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201720 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/201712 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201715 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201715 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/201713 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201711 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201715 minutes, 45 seconds
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If there ARE aliens, where are they and why are they so quiet?

With SETI institute senior astronomer Seth Shostack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/201716 minutes, 33 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/201710 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/201713 minutes, 43 seconds
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Whitehouse locks out select media

Rob says you should be concerned about the White House locking out select media outlets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20177 minutes, 16 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201711 minutes, 33 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201717 minutes, 56 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201716 minutes, 41 seconds
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20179 minutes, 55 seconds
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Carbon tax poll followup- calls and texts

Rob takes calls and reads some texts to get opinions on the Carbon Tax.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201710 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201711 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201711 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201712 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201721 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20176 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/201710 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201711 minutes, 15 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201714 minutes, 16 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201715 minutes, 35 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/201713 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20179 minutes, 7 seconds
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Should We Ban Trophy Hunting?

A new organization in Calgary is hoping to ban trophy both in and outside of Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201717 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201713 minutes, 8 seconds
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M-103 explained

Conservative Party Leadership hopeful Michael Chong, talks to Rob about M-103.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/201711 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/201712 minutes, 47 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201710 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20178 minutes, 55 seconds
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AUPE and Wildrose's call for a wage freeze

AUPE President Guy Smith says, Wage freeze? no thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201713 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201710 minutes, 46 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201716 minutes, 6 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201714 minutes, 40 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201711 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20178 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201711 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/201712 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20178 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201711 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201714 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/201712 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/201710 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/201718 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20179 minutes, 26 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20179 minutes, 8 seconds
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Libratus- the poker playing robot

With one of the minds behind the machine, Tuomas Sandholm, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/201710 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/201713 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/201715 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/201715 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201714 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201717 minutes, 36 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/201712 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20177 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201710 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/201714 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201712 minutes, 31 seconds
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Back to Keystone

Rob reviews some of the past comments made by politicians in reference to the Keystone XL and then takes callers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/201724 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20178 minutes, 23 seconds
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201713 minutes, 55 seconds
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Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson joins guest host Andrew Lawton on air to share her reservations about Kevin O'leary as a candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/201712 minutes, 42 seconds
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Kevin O'Leary

Conservative Leadership Candidate Kevin O'Leary joins guest host Andrew Lawton on air to chat about his entrance to the race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/201717 minutes, 21 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201711 minutes, 8 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201720 minutes, 6 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/201712 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/201713 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20179 minutes, 52 seconds
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Jane Fonda tours the oilsands

Oilsands advocate Robbie Picard confronted Jane Fonda today while she was touring Fort McMurray and the oilsands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201711 minutes, 2 seconds
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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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20177 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201710 minutes, 36 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/201711 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/201715 minutes, 11 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201613 minutes, 54 seconds
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What's the deal with Kevin O'leary?

With Financial Post's Sean Craig.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201612 minutes, 2 seconds
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Naughty and Nice list from the CTF

With Paige MacPherson, Alberta Director of the CTF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201610 minutes, 1 second
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201613 minutes, 4 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20169 minutes, 5 seconds
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"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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201613 minutes, 42 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201612 minutes, 3 seconds
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

With  Alan Cross, music writer and host of The Ongoing History of New Music on Corus Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/201613 minutes, 34 seconds
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Whats with all the road rage?

With Dr. Steve Albrecht, a speaker, author, and expert on high risk security issues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201611 minutes, 11 seconds
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Abuses within the PC Party

With Katherine O'neill, President - Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201613 minutes, 34 seconds
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Third Party consultant for CPS

With Mount Royal Professor of Justice Studies, Doug King.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201614 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/201622 minutes, 45 seconds
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More Albertans are going than coming

With U of C economist Trevor Tombe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20169 minutes, 49 seconds
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Calgary region flu update

With Calgary AHS medical officer Dr. Judy MacDonald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/201610 minutes, 24 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/201616 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/201618 minutes, 4 seconds
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Cycle Track Report from the Manning Centre

With Author Peter Mccafrey, Director of research at the Manning Centre.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/201614 minutes, 55 seconds
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Referendum on daylight saving time

PC leadership hopeful Richard Starke says he would have a referendum on whether to nix daylight savings time.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20169 minutes, 1 second
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201611 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201610 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/201614 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201619 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201612 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20169 minutes, 1 second
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Aleppo.

The unfortunate reality for the city of Aleppo as government forces move in. With Terry Glavin, Author, Journalist and National Post Columnist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/201615 minutes, 29 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20169 minutes, 49 seconds
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The anti carbon tax rally in Calgary

With Strathmore MLA and a speaker at the rally Derek Fildebrandt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201614 minutes, 25 seconds
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The cost of childcare

With Andrea Mrozek, Cardus Family Program Director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201610 minutes, 42 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201614 minutes, 3 seconds
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Why you should donate money to food banks

With National Post's Tristin Hopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201611 minutes, 37 seconds
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Dinosaur feathers!

A preserved dino tail has feathers! With Ryan C. McKellar Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology Royal Saskatchewan Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201611 minutes, 46 seconds
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Is time out bad for your kids?

Dr. Andrew Riley pediatric psychologist at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201611 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chris Hadfield in studio

Talking about his book, "The Darkest Dark," space, music, art, and everything awesome.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201615 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201612 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20169 minutes, 43 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201611 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201611 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/201612 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Creepiness of the Amazon Go! store pilot

With USA Today Technology reporter Elizabeth Weise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201614 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201614 minutes, 1 second
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Calgary Police Association's Mike Baker

Mike Baker from the Calgary Police Association also called in today with his thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20165 minutes, 42 seconds
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Call from a police officer's wife

Rob gets a call from Jessica, who self identifies as being married to a Calgary Police Officer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20165 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/201611 minutes, 6 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201610 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/201617 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20167 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20165 minutes, 22 seconds
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Betty Jo Kaiser on pledge day

Tomorrow is Pledge day! BJK herself popped in to the Rob Breakenridge show to chat about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/201610 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/201612 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/201612 minutes, 8 seconds
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Pipelines, how now to proceed

With Martha Hall Findlay, CEO of the Canada West Foundation, former Liberal MP & leadership candidate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/201614 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201617 minutes, 43 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201615 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/201623 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20166 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bill 35, the NDP and the money in politics

Rob is joined by Duff Conacher, President and Founder of Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/201614 minutes, 17 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20169 minutes, 47 seconds
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Uber changes in Calgary

We may see Uber operating in Calgary very shortly after a new bylaw passed today. Councillor Evan Wooley joins Rob.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20167 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201614 minutes, 37 seconds
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Former Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson and his letter to Alberta

You can read his letter here : http://therecoveringpolitician.blogspot.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201613 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20166 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/201614 minutes, 58 seconds
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ASIRT finding from 2015 shooting

With Newstalk 770 reporter Aurelio Perri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/201610 minutes, 57 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20167 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/201611 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20169 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201619 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201620 minutes, 39 seconds
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Thoughts on Sandra Jansen's rallying cry against bullies

Rob rants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/201623 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20168 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201615 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201612 minutes, 17 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201618 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/201614 minutes
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201614 minutes, 30 seconds
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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,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20168 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201611 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201617 minutes, 10 seconds
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Greg Clark

Greg Clark, leader of the Alberta Party says he spoke to Sandra Jansen before she decided to join the NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/201610 minutes, 25 seconds
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Thomas Luckaszuk

Former Cabinet Minister and PC MLA Thomas Luckaszuk joins Rob to chat about Sandra Jansen's floor crossing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/201616 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20164 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201613 minutes, 1 second
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National bird drama- the Whiskey Jack

With the man who wrote the book about birds in Alberta, "Birds of Alberta," Chris Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201610 minutes, 47 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20166 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201614 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201617 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/201610 minutes, 16 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201613 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201610 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201614 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/201613 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201615 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201613 minutes, 17 seconds
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Regulations of the taxi industry in Calgary

With Ward 1 City Councillor Ward Sutherland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201610 minutes, 33 seconds
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President Trump and his appointments

With Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, speechwriter for former prime minister Stephen Harper, Michael Taube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201617 minutes, 48 seconds
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Never Trumper republicans

With Never Trumper Gabe Schoenfeld, also a former senior advisor for Mitt Romney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201611 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201612 minutes, 22 seconds
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Bill Owens- Former US Congressman

Trump is elected, day 1 with Bill Owens, Former US Congressman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201614 minutes, 39 seconds
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Kevin Libin - Trump Win Good News for Canada?

We spoke with Kevin Libin, managing editor of the National Post and Financial Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/201614 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20164 minutes, 33 seconds
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Paid parking in Mission pilot

With City Manager of Transportation Strategy Chris Blaschuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20169 minutes, 3 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201610 minutes, 47 seconds
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The science of polls, and how reliable are they?

With National Post's Colby Cosh.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/201613 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201612 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20165 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201615 minutes, 27 seconds
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One last dose of politics before Americans go to the polls

With Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor Micheal Taube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/201614 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201614 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201610 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201615 minutes, 53 seconds
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City asks for some of the taxes to come from marijuana

With councillor for Ward 11 Brian Pincott.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/201611 minutes, 55 seconds
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Foreign Ownership and Foreign Investment

With Trevor Tombe Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201613 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201615 minutes, 17 seconds
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The CUBS!

With Glenn Stout, Author The Selling of the Babe & Series Editor,The Best American Sports Writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201614 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why time changes are bollocks

With national post reporter Tristin Hopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/201612 minutes, 51 seconds
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Diane Colley-Urquhart on CPS concerns

Diane joined Rob in studio today to chat about her proposals announced today after CPS workplace harrassment concerns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/201618 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201615 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201612 minutes, 11 seconds
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Don't ban Air BnB

Andrew Moylan, executive director from the R Street Institute joins Rob to chat about New York's Airbnb law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201612 minutes, 5 seconds
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CPS consultation

Councillor Ward Sutherland shares how he feels about CPS work place problems that came to light in the past few weeks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201615 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/201616 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20169 minutes, 30 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20162 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/201614 minutes, 43 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20168 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201610 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201614 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20168 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201613 minutes, 2 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/201610 minutes, 7 seconds
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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/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20169 minutes, 38 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201618 minutes, 53 seconds
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CETA with CD Howe

With C D Howe VP of research Daniel Shwanen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201612 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/201612 minutes, 21 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201613 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201619 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201612 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/201615 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/201619 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/201610 minutes, 9 seconds
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Are GMOs A-okay?

Rob is joined by Dr. Camille Ryan, Social Sciences Lead at Bayer (formerly Monsanto) to chat about GMO's  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/201615 minutes, 52 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201614 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201614 minutes, 7 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/201617 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201612 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201615 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20168 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20168 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/201611 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201610 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201611 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201611 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201611 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201614 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/201613 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/201614 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/201612 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/201615 minutes, 40 seconds
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Energy Minister Marg McCuiag-Boyd

The NDP has struck an expert panel tasked with researching the best ways to upgrade industry and create jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/201611 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/201610 minutes, 10 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/201610 minutes, 19 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/201615 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20166 minutes, 26 seconds
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Sandra Jansen enters the PC leadership fray

Rob connects with Sandra Jansen, the fifth contestant now in the PC leadership race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/201611 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201611 minutes, 7 seconds
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Presidential debate numero dos

Troy Media sydicated columnist and Washington Times contributor Michael Taube joins Rob to chat about the second presidential debate,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201619 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201610 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20169 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/201613 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201611 minutes, 47 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201622 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201611 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/201617 minutes, 34 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201612 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201612 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/201618 minutes, 26 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20169 minutes, 57 seconds
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"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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20169 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/201611 minutes, 58 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201613 minutes, 12 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201615 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/201611 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201616 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201620 minutes, 43 seconds
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Federal carbon pricing plan

Making sense of the plan unveiled todat by PM Trudeau, Trevor Tombe- Assistant Prof of economics joins Rob on air.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201639 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/201619 minutes, 17 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201615 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201616 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201611 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/201618 minutes, 42 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201611 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201622 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201616 minutes, 11 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201614 minutes, 57 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/201614 minutes, 17 seconds
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The atheist minister

Rob welcomes to the show Gretta Vosper, atheist minister, ordained by the United Church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201616 minutes, 53 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201611 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201613 minutes, 6 seconds
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Byron Nelson- PC leadership Candidate

Rob welcomes to the show Byron Nelson who has thrown his name in the running for PC Leadership.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201617 minutes, 13 seconds
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Rob and Bob chat #debatenight2016

Rob is joined by Political Scientist Bob Murray to chat about the first presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/201615 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201613 minutes, 15 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201617 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201613 minutes, 57 seconds
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Crossing the street

Inspired by a reddit threat Rob chats with Calgary Police Staff Sergeant Paul Ceci about jaywalking laws in Calgary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/201623 minutes, 26 seconds
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Hospital Parking Fees

Andrew Lawton guest hosts today.  Joined this segment by Wildrose health critic Drew Barnes to chat about hospital parking fees.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/201610 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/201616 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20169 minutes, 45 seconds
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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?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201611 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201612 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201617 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/201612 minutes, 28 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201614 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/201614 minutes, 37 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201610 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201622 minutes, 7 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201617 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/201613 minutes, 29 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201618 minutes, 15 seconds
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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,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201622 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20168 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/201623 minutes, 2 seconds
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Vader verdict analysis redux

With Carrisima Mathen, associate professor of Law University of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/201613 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/201612 minutes, 28 seconds
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The hat incident at MRU

Rob chats with Postmedia reporter Michael Lumsden and takes calls on the hat incident at MRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/201635 minutes, 44 seconds
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Radita trial update

Closing arguments today in the Radita trial, joined by Global reporter David Boushy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201610 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201618 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201612 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/201618 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20162 minutes, 59 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/201612 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20167 minutes, 33 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/201615 minutes, 57 seconds
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Stingrays and police surveillance

Joined by the Policy Director of the BCCLA, Michael Vonn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/201619 minutes, 56 seconds
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Many Reasons to Question CalgaryNEXT

Rob offers his thoughts on a new poll showing Calgarians are leery about the CalgaryNEXT arena/stadium proposal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201616 minutes, 39 seconds
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Airlines and fare prices in Canada

With Bloomberg reporter Justin Bachman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201611 minutes, 11 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20169 minutes, 46 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201610 minutes, 20 seconds
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BROKE Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder-Morgan Expansion

Joined by BROKE spokesperson Karl Perrin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/201620 minutes, 25 seconds
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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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201612 minutes, 53 seconds
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Electoral finance rules in Alberta

With MLA for Calgary Shaw Graham Sucha.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201611 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201615 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/201613 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/201617 minutes, 37 seconds
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Justice Camp

With National Post Columnist Christie Blatchford and thoughts from callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/201624 minutes, 23 seconds
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The legacy of the double double

With Sylvain Charlebois, dean of the faculty of management, Prof in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/201614 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/201611 minutes, 4 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201616 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201616 minutes, 10 seconds
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Donna Kennedy-Glans, PC leadership contender

Donna Kennedy-Glans has thrown her hat into the Alberta PC leadership ring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201612 minutes, 35 seconds
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Flouride

With City Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart and callers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201621 minutes, 47 seconds
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Canadian Values revisited

Continued discussion about Rob's interview with Kellie Leitch featuring guest Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/201614 minutes, 33 seconds
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Talking Canadian Values with Kellie Leitch

With Kellie Lietch, conservative MP and leadership candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201619 minutes, 59 seconds
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201616 minutes, 7 seconds
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The 6 pack plan

The Wildrosers have unveiled a new plan to help the industry, with guest MLA Derek Fildebrandt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201615 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201615 minutes, 9 seconds
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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     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/201612 minutes, 40 seconds
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On the question of homework

With grade 4 teacher Eric Armitage, who doesn't send homework home anymore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/201612 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Trees in Brentwood

Some Brentwood residents, including Dr. Ellen Burgess would rather the city NOT plant any trees in their park.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/201622 minutes, 26 seconds
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Education minister David Eggen on GSA's and back to school

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9/6/20169 minutes, 9 seconds
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Math curriculum changes

With Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/201613 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/201610 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/201622 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/201612 minutes, 1 second
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Khalif Mitchell and Judaism

Guest: Jordan Kerbel from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/201615 minutes, 9 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201612 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201614 minutes, 2 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201616 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/201613 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201624 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/201618 minutes, 2 seconds
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The CFL and WCB in AB

Joined by Brian Ramsey, Executive Director of the CFL Players' Association.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/201612 minutes, 17 seconds
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Autonomous cars in driving services

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8/25/201619 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20165 minutes, 24 seconds
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Should Alberta taxpayers subsidize rebates to political parties?

We spoke with NDP MLA Rod Loyola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/201611 minutes, 5 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201643 minutes, 25 seconds
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Thomas Lukaszuk

On the investigation into his leaked cell data.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/201613 minutes, 43 seconds
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A little explainer on how equalization payments work

Featuring guest: Erich Hartmann from the Mowat Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201618 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/201642 minutes, 57 seconds
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Jason Kenney and his truck tour

Jason Kenney joins us to talk about his truck tour across Alberta and other current events.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201621 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/201613 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/201641 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/201622 minutes, 3 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/201613 minutes, 1 second
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201619 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201614 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201617 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201614 minutes, 31 seconds
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Chef Paul Shufelt - An Open Letter to the Premier on Minimum Wage

We spoke with Edmonton chef Paul Shufelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/201615 minutes, 29 seconds
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Progress Alberta and PPA's

Duncan Kinney from Progress Alberta defending the government's decision to go to court with power companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201616 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201614 minutes, 38 seconds
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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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201615 minutes
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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.)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201616 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/201612 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/201642 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/201621 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/201619 minutes, 56 seconds
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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! Buy tickets and donate at this link: https://secure.prostateyyc.com/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=199782&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dailybeer.ca%2fvillage-nutraiser-brett-bret-bills-ballsy-brews%2f  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/201615 minutes, 43 seconds
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Michelle Rempel

Michelle Rempel stopped by the studio today to chat Jason Kenney, conservatism in Canada, and other concerns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/201618 minutes, 42 seconds
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Pit Bull Ban

Jesse Ferreras from Huffington Post Canada is in favour of banning pit bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/201613 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/201616 minutes
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/201633 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/201613 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/201612 minutes, 59 seconds
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15 is Fair

Gil McGowan, President of the AFL joins Rob to chat about their minimum wage  initiative "15 is Fine." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20165 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/201653 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/201635 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201610 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/201612 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/201641 minutes, 40 seconds
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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    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/201639 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/201637 minutes, 32 seconds
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New Grads and the Job Market

Adapting in Alberta: New grads and the job market with Meghan Reid a Psychologist at Calgary Career Counselling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/201618 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Wildrose hate Premier Wynne & Hugging Etiquette

Alberta politics closely resembled Wrestlemania on Thursday. Tristin Hopper breaks down the dangers of hugging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/201642 minutes
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/201614 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/201642 minutes, 38 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/201640 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/201642 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/201636 minutes, 40 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/201637 minutes, 32 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/201645 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20169 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/201641 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/201643 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/201641 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/201619 minutes
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/201641 minutes, 12 seconds
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/201638 minutes, 50 seconds
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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."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/201659 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/201641 minutes, 10 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/201641 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/201645 minutes, 32 seconds
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/201633 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/201639 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/201653 minutes, 26 seconds
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/201640 minutes, 24 seconds
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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/201640 minutes, 30 seconds
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Village Brewery and Fiasco Gelato combined!

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4/8/201617 minutes, 51 seconds
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"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/201632 minutes, 32 seconds
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From Roger to Rachel. Like an oilwell in the wind

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4/7/20163 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/201646 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/201641 minutes, 52 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/201639 minutes, 58 seconds
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GSA guidelines

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4/1/201641 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/201641 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/201640 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/201644 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/201643 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/201632 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20161 hour, 16 seconds
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Piper Kerman- the inspiration for Orange is the New Black

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3/23/201612 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/201645 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/201644 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/201640 minutes, 56 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/201640 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/201641 minutes, 36 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/201641 minutes, 44 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/201645 minutes, 46 seconds
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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? Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/201637 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/201647 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/201642 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/201643 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/201646 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/201640 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/201656 minutes, 31 seconds
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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? Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/201642 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/201640 minutes, 30 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/201643 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/201643 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/201641 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at www.roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/201637 minutes, 44 seconds
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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" Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/201640 minutes, 50 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/201645 minutes, 35 seconds
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Alan's Alley

Alan called in today with a tip on how to get unstuck in winter conditions. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20162 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/201641 minutes, 5 seconds
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Phaneuf becomes a senator

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2/10/20162 minutes, 28 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast on roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/201639 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast on roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/201642 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/201642 minutes
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/201635 minutes, 51 seconds
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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? Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20164 minutes, 25 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/201638 minutes, 6 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast on www.roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/201638 minutes, 53 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast on www.roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/201644 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/201630 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/201634 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/201629 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/201646 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/201637 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/201659 minutes, 23 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast as well at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20161 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow weekdays on News Talk 770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/201637 minutes, 57 seconds
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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. Listen to the show weekdays from 9:30 to 12:30 and download the roroshow podcast at www.roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/201639 minutes, 25 seconds
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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" Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/201633 minutes, 54 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/201639 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/201618 minutes, 42 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/201638 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/201642 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/201642 minutes, 16 seconds
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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 Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/201634 minutes, 42 seconds
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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" Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/201641 minutes, 1 second
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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. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/201645 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mark Ebner on Bill Cosby

Mark Ebner, author of Hollywood Interrupted, joined Roger and Rob today to chat about Bill Cosby. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/201519 minutes, 16 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/201534 minutes, 24 seconds
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Santa Claus with Roger and Rob!

Taking calls from kids! Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20151 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/201544 minutes, 41 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/201544 minutes, 4 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/201543 minutes, 46 seconds
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Callers! We Get Callers!

Plenty of phone calls on Friday's show - we pulled some notable ones for your listening pleasure Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/201521 minutes, 5 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20156 minutes, 27 seconds
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Rachel Notley interview with Rob Breakenridge

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12/18/201521 minutes, 50 seconds
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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" Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/201540 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/201539 minutes, 5 seconds
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Raheel Raza

Rob's interview with Raheel Raza, the president for Muslims Facing Tomorrow discussing radicalists, bigots, and being muslim. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/201522 minutes, 26 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/201523 minutes, 31 seconds
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We Have An Instagram!

We are hooked up on social media in case you didn't know Instagram: roroshowpod Twitters: @rogerandrob770 @rogerkingkade @robbreakenridge Facebook: newstalk 770 Calgary and our podcast site: www.roroshow.com Like us, tweet us, tune on in. we LOVE feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20152 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201511 minutes, 49 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/201544 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/201541 minutes, 29 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/201539 minutes, 13 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/201536 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/201540 minutes, 45 seconds
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Lori Sigurdson: Bill 6

Minister of labour and jobs joined the roroshow today to answer a few questions about Bill 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/201510 minutes, 55 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/201540 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/201519 minutes, 7 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/201537 minutes, 45 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/201539 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30 You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/201529 minutes, 50 seconds
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Prentice - Bhullar

Former Premier Jim Prentice remembers Calgary-Greenway MLA Manmeet Bhullar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/201511 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/201513 minutes, 39 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/201537 minutes, 14 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/201546 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/201538 minutes, 37 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/201538 minutes, 46 seconds
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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. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/201531 minutes, 32 seconds
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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! Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/201542 minutes, 12 seconds
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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. You can also listen to the roroshow podcast every week on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/201517 minutes, 35 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/201515 minutes, 33 seconds
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Anti- Pride bus driver Jesse Rau

Bus Driver Jesse Rau talks to Roger and Rob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/201520 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mary Call

Mary gave Roger a call this morning... She's not getting on the rainbow bus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20154 minutes, 38 seconds
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Susan the Mulcair Birther

Susan called into Kingkade & Breakenridge to let us know she prefers a Canadian-born Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20151 minute, 49 seconds
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/201514 minutes, 16 seconds
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Kingkade & Breakenridge- Cecil the Lion

While Roger is away for the day, Rob talked to Diogo Veríssimo, theDavid H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow about Cecil the Lion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/201521 minutes, 22 seconds