Afternoons With Rob Breakenridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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