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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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Russian turbine returned; Ripudaman Singh Malik murdered; Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault claims; plus, much more 19.07.2022 1:20:13

Today's guests: Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun crime reporter / Author - "Loss of Faith - How the Air India Bombers Got Away with Murder" Grant Robertson, senior writer - Globe & Mail Alicia Planincic, Manager, Policy & Economics with Business Council of Albe...

Tobacco, nicotine, and harm reduction; Alberta's crypto strategy; Questions for the RCMP commissioner; Alberta's gas tax cut; Rights for air passengers 24.06.2022 1:08:34

Today's guests: Dr. Charles Gardner, Executive Director - INNCO (International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organisations) / Neurobiologist; 25 yrs in global health Ryan Clements, Assistant Professor, Chair in Business Law and Regulation at the University of Calgary Stephen Maher, Nova Scotia-based journalist Gregory Galay, Postdoctoral Associate -The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary...

Tough questions for Hockey Canada; FINA's new transgender policy; C-27 & digital privacy rights; Supreme Court's flawed logic in R v. Bissonnette 21.06.2022 50:25

Today's guests: Dan Robson, senior enterprise writer- The Athletic Linda Blade, president- Athletics Alberta Kean Birch, associate professor - York University / co-editor - Science as Culture Kerry Sun, New York-based Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada & continental defence; How to help Ukraine win; Increasing use of publication bans; Introducing bodychecking in youth hockey 20.06.2022 46:36

Today's guests: Dr. Jim Fergusson, Deputy Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba Aurel Braun, professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto, and an associate at the Davis Centre, Harvard University Adrian Humphreys, reporter, National Post Dr. Paul Eliason, postdoctoral scholar at the Sport Injury Prevention Researc...

Money laundering report; "Define the Decade"; Joe Bob Briggs 16.06.2022 42:00

Today's guests: Sam Cooper, investigative journalist - Global News Adam Legge, president - Business Council of Alberta Joe Bob Briggs, writer/comedian/film critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Spade; Michael Geist on C-11; Protecting Calgary from floods; E.R. overcrowding; Groceries & loyalty programs 15.06.2022 54:44

David Spade, actor and comedian / headlining the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival June 24th in Calgary Michael Geist, Law Professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa Emma May, co-founder - Calgary River Communities Action Group Dr. Paul Parks, President of Emergency Medicine section - Alberta Medical Association Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Direc...

UCP leadership candidate Rajan Sawhney; Federal vaccine mandates lifted; Sentient AI? 14.06.2022 35:14

Today's guests: Rajan Sawney - UCP leadership candidate / MLA - Calgary-North East Dr. Zain Chagla, Infectious Diseases Physician / Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University Dr. Melanie Mitchell, Davis Professor - Santa Fe Institute / Author - "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian official attends Russian embassy party; Hans Island dispute resolved; Crypto crash; Copyright / website blocking 13.06.2022 49:04

Today's guests: Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute / founder - DisinfoWatch.org Rob Huebert, associate professor - University of Calgary Department of Political Science / senior research fellow - Centre for Military Security and Strategic Studies David Gerard, Author "50 Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts" / "Libra Shrugged: How Facebook Tri...

Crowded field in UCP leadership race; Case against a windfall tax; Declining populations in Alberta towns 10.06.2022 36:57

Today's guests: Rick Bell, columnist - Calgary Sun Ted Morton, former Alberta finance minister / executive fellow at the School of Public Policy / professor emeritus - University of Calgary Kevin McQuillan, professor - Department of Sociology, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why was Emergencies Act invoked?; The mess at Canadian airports; Social media & disinformation; Risk of recession; Comedian Jebb Fink 09.06.2022 1:05:10

Today's guests: Duncan Dee, Former Chief Operating Officer - Air Canada Jean-Christophe (JC) Boucher, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy and the department of political science at the University of Calgary Stephen Brown, Senior Canada Economist - Capital Economics Jebb Fink, Comedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leela Aheer joins UCP leadership race; Gas prices surge; Saving Juno Beach Centre; The case against banning smoking/vaping in parks 07.06.2022 47:42

Today's guests: Leela Aheer, UCP MLA - Chestermere-Strathmore / UCP leadership candidate Rory Johnston, Founder - Commodity Context Newsletter Peter Mansbridge, award-winning journalist and author Rebecca Haines-Saah, associate professor in community health sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Hortons app violated privacy laws; Canada's gun debate; Flair Airlines can keep operating; Calgary's new harassment bylaw 01.06.2022 46:29

Today's guests: James McLeod, Technology reporter Noah Schwartz, assistant professor of political science at Concordia University / author of the forthcoming book, “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Karl Moore, Associate Professor - Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University) Ryan Pleckaitis, chief bylaw officer with Calgary Community Standards Learn more about your ad cho...

"Ice War Diplomat" - Behind the scenes of the 1972 Summit Series 31.05.2022 22:00

We spoke with former Canadian diplomat Gary J. Smith about his new book, "Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Year of the Graves"; The politics of gun control; The life & legacy of Ronnie Hawkins 30.05.2022 50:07

Today's guests: Terry Glavin, author and journalist Matt Gurney, Columnist / Co-Founder - The Line Alan Cross, music writer / broadcaster / historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Kissel; Mary Lynn Rajskub ("Fame-ish"); Supreme Court on parole eligibility for murderers; Quebec's Bill 96 27.05.2022 49:50

Today's guests: Brett Kissel, County music artic Mary Lynn Rajskub, actor/comedian / author: "Fame-ish: My Life at the Edge of Stardom" Lisa Kerr, Assistant Professor of Law - Queen's University Julius Grey, constitutional/human rights lawyer / senior partner - Grey Casgrain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Kenney can help unify the UCP; Canada needs a new national security policy; Monkeypox conspiracy theories; Comedian Trent McLellan 25.05.2022 50:38

Michael Solberg, Partner - New West Public Affairs Thomas Juneau, associate professor, public and international affairs - University of Ottawa Justin Ling, Author / freelance journalist Trent McLellan, Comedian / cast member - This Hour Has 22 Minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenney resigns 19.05.2022 25:03

Today's guests: Rick Bell, Columnist - Calgary Sun Ken Boessenkool, J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice, Max Bell School of Public Policy - McGill University / Research Fellow - CD Howe Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation still running hot; "Son of Elsewhere"; US energy policy; Royal visit 19.05.2022 58:00

Today's guests: Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Author - "Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces" James Coleman, Professor - SMU Dedman School of Law Nathan Tidridge, vice-president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

David Milgaard's life & legacy; Buffalo shooter & online extremism; Abortion politics in Canada; Alberta's housing market 16.05.2022 47:56

Today's guests: Ron Dalton, Co-President - Innocence Canada Jared Holt, Resident Fellow - Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Lab, researching domestic extremism and the internet Kelly Gordon, Assistant Professor, Political Science - McGill University Brad Mitchell, CEO - Alberta Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice Wars: AJ Galante & Chris Therien 13.05.2022 20:51

We spoke with AJ Galante (president & founder of Ice Wars / former president and general manager of the Danbury Trashers) and Chris Therien (former NHL defenceman & broadcaster / announcer - Ice Wars) about the Ice Wars event coming up May 21 at the River Cree Resort and Casino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capturing an image of a black hole; Supreme Court rules on "extreme intoxication"; Quebec's Bill 96 infringes on minority language rights 13.05.2022 39:09

Today's guests: Avery Broderick, Associate Professor - Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo / Research Associate - Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Steven Penney, Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta Allison Hanes, Columnist - Montreal Gazette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C-69 court ruling; Regulating social media & online hate; New firearms regulations; Alberta's ambulance shortages 11.05.2022 45:24

Today's guests: David Wright, assistant professor, Faculty of Law - University of Calgary Taylor Owen, Director of the Centre for Media Technology and Democracy at McGill University / co-chair of the Canadian Commission on Democracy Expression Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director - Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights Mike Parker, President - Health Sciences Association of Alberta Learn more abo...

Trudeau in Ukraine; Bank of Canada's independence; Rogers-Shaw deal hits a snag; Privacy implications of Bill S-7 09.05.2022 47:45

Today's guests: Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Steve Ambler, Professor of Economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal and the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute Andrew Willis, Business Columnist - Globe & Mail Paula Simons - Independent Alberta Senato...

New regulations for crowdfunding websites; Abortion & the courts; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees 04.05.2022 41:40

Today's guests: Jessica Davis, President - Insight Threat Intelligence Kerri Froc, Associate professor of law - University of New Brunswick Alan Cross, Music writer / broadcaster / historian / host of the podcast " The Ongoing History of New Music" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada and National Security; Twitter and free speech; Understanding Bank of Canada's role; In search of "hobbits" 02.05.2022 57:15

Today's guests: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor - Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University / Author - "Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada's National Security" Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist, and a Senior Fellow with Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad Stephen Gordon, economics professor at Laval...