Afternoons With Rob Breakenridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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