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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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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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PCs "Engage" With Albertans / Police Chief Targets Anonymous Leaks 05.04.2016 41:52

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 abou...

Selling your Blood in Canada & Your Calls 04.04.2016 39:58

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

GSA guidelines 01.04.2016 41:26

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K-os & Stampede Corral History with the first voice of the Flames 01.04.2016 41:35

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

Vice News vs. the RCMP / Lousy Canadian NHL Teams = Lousy Ratings 31.03.2016 40:42

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 megap...

The Case for Banning Hockey Fights / Marie Heinen Defends Herself 30.03.2016 44:30

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

Anti-Vax movie is pulled from Tribeca Film Fest & The NHL knew about concussion risk 29.03.2016 43:23

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

Batman Vs. Superman & Photo Radar 28.03.2016 32:20

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

Ghomeshi Verdict / Does Calgary Need "Giveaway Weekends"? 24.03.2016 1:00:16

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

Piper Kerman- the inspiration for Orange is the New Black 23.03.2016 12:03

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Understanding Radicalization / The Downside of Dress Codes 23.03.2016 45:44

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

Terror in Brussels & Dr. Francescutti's Radical Idea 22.03.2016 44:06

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

Heather Boyd and the NDP "journalist kerfuffle" & The value of Canadian TV 21.03.2016 40:56

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

Our pal Adler & Indiana Jones and the Movie that shouldn't be made 17.03.2016 40:47

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

More Quebec Opposition to Energy East / Analytics vs. Intangibles in Sports 16.03.2016 41:36

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

A letter to Edmonton & How the Olympics hurt the poor 15.03.2016 41:44

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

A Critical Look at Naturopathy 12.03.2016 45:46

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...

PEDs in Tennis & Sexy Restaurant Uniforms 10.03.2016 37:08

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

The Case Against a Carbon Tax / A Better Way to Pay Teachers 05.03.2016 47:50

We spoke with Steve Cohen, Executive Director of Columbia Universityâ€™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

Millennial Expectations & The Kijiji Effect 04.03.2016 42:55

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

Assisted Suicide / Super Tuesday 03.03.2016 43:28

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

Uber & Safety / Playing the "Woman Card" 02.03.2016 46:34

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 Womenâ€™s Code Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Apartment Is Too Small! / Your Feet Are Too Smelly! 27.02.2016 40:22

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

Alberta's $10-Billion Deficit / Acrimonious Debate Over SW BRT 26.02.2016 56:31

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

NDP Ethical Lapses & The Overstated Benefits of Breastfeeding 25.02.2016 42:20

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