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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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CHQR / Curiouscast

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News

Podcast website

www.newstalk770.com

Latest episode

Nov 19, 2024

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Episodes

Authors Ted Barris ("Battle of the Atlantic") and Noah Schwartz ("On Target") 29.09.2022

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

Author Sarah Kendzior; Diagnosing & treating anxiety; How Canadians feel about energy exports 28.09.2022

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, F...

Robbie Hart: "Ice Breaker: The 1972 Summit Series" 26.09.2022

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

Russian provocation; What does the future hold for ArriveCan?; Iran protests 22.09.2022

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

Standing up to Putin & helping Ukraine win 21.09.2022

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

Queen's funeral; ArriveCan's future; Debating the future of the monarchy 19.09.2022

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 m...

Tim Cook, "Lifesavers and Body Snatchers" 16.09.2022

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

Interpreting Poilievre's victory; Alberta oil can save Canada's roads; Ukrainian counter-offensive; Economic freedom in Canada 12.09.2022

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/a...

Ken Dryden: "The Series" 01.09.2022

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

Michelle O’Bonsawin's very limited qualifications for the Supreme Court 31.08.2022

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

Vaccine mandates at universities, Passenger rights, Supreme Court appointee 30.08.2022

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

B’nai Brith Demands Independent Review of Government-Funded Anti-Racism Seminars After Uncovering Further Antisemitic Content 30.08.2022

Marvin Rotrand, National Director, League for Human Rights, B'nai Brith Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEF conspiracy theories. Laith Marouf controversy, Canadian LNG, Churchill statue 29.08.2022

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

A year into Taliban rule, Afghans fear Canada has left them behind 15.08.2022

Lauryn Oates, executive director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Blood Services considers plasma donor compensation; Afghanistan one year after Taliban takeover 12.08.2022

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

Federal plan to reduce emissions from fertilizer worries farmers 12.08.2022

Stephen Vandervalk, Alberta vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farmers worried about fertilizer targets; ARRIVECAN app concerns; Essay contest fiasco; Retirements surge in Canada 11.08.2022

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

Women are not the barometers in mixed-gender relationships 11.08.2022

Matthew D. Johnson, professor of family science at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Trudeau turn things around?; Organs partially revived in dead pigs; Costs of healthcare 09.08.2022

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

Housing costs; Russia's failures in Ukraine; Lack of interest in World Juniors 08.08.2022

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

New research points to SARS-CoV-2's origins 28.07.2022

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

Monkeypox latest; What needs to change at Hockey Canada; Rogers executives grilled by MPs 27.07.2022

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...

Understanding gasoline prices; "Old" music vs. "new" music; Peace Bridge vandalism 26.07.2022

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

Douglas Century - "The Last Boss of Brighton 23.07.2022

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

Canada & Ukraine; Inflation remains high; UCP leadership deadline; Oil volatility; Pathways Alliance 21.07.2022

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 ch...

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