Synopsis
Join Rob Breakenridge weekday afternoons from 12:30pm - 3:00pm.
Episodes
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KXL: An environmentalist makes the case for the project; an international trade lawyer looks at next steps
22/01/2021 Duration: 29minToday'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
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The need for more rapid testing; what next for QAnon conspiracy movement?; evidence of economically rational behaviour in primates
21/01/2021 Duration: 43minToday'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
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Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 5
20/01/2021 Duration: 20minWelcome 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
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Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 4
20/01/2021 Duration: 20minWelcome 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
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Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 3
20/01/2021 Duration: 21minWelcome 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
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Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 2
20/01/2021 Duration: 23minWelcome 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
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Mental Health on the Front Lines - Part 1
20/01/2021 Duration: 21minWelcome 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
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The end for KXL?; Concern over virus variants; Standing up to Putin; O'Toole calls out the far right
18/01/2021 Duration: 53minToday'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
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David Frum on the ignominious end to Donald Trump's presidency and what happens next
16/01/2021 Duration: 15minWe 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
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Alberta coal policy; big tech, digital rights, & free speech; Canada & China; Alberta's hospitality industry seeks relief & clarity
15/01/2021 Duration: 48minToday'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
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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
13/01/2021 Duration: 50minToday'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
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In defence of John A. Macdonald; calls for a safe re-opening; paramedics added to vaccine priority group
13/01/2021 Duration: 38minToday'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
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Pressure on Ottawa to classify "Proud Boys" as a terrorist organization
11/01/2021 Duration: 17minWe 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
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A tumultuous end to Donald Trump's presidency
11/01/2021 Duration: 12minWe 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
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Alberta: vaccinations / return to school
07/01/2021 Duration: 14minWe 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
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Travel Transgressions: Kenney brings down the hammer amid growing holiday scandal
05/01/2021 Duration: 47minRob 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
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Latest on vaccines & virus variants; Canadians & belief in God; "minilateralism" - how Canada can work better with allies
23/12/2020 Duration: 39minToday'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
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Christmas, Christians, & coronavirus; CERB repayment; UK variant; NHL season; Mindgeek/Pornhub controversy
22/12/2020 Duration: 01h01minToday'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
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After 51 years, Zodiac Killer’s coded message finally solved
19/12/2020 Duration: 17minWe 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
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How Canada can stand up to Russian and Chinese aggression
17/12/2020 Duration: 16minWe 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