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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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Why Ukraine matters - and why Putin needs to lose 01.03.2022 16:30

We spoke with Molly McKew, lead writer at GreatPower.us and writer & lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Chrystia Freeland became a central figure in the West's response to Russia 28.02.2022 13:42

We spoke with freelance journalist Justin Ling about his latest piece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Rempel-Garner pushes back on WEF conspiracy theories 28.02.2022 15:35

We spoke with Calgary Nose Hill Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner about the situation in Ukraine and also about her piece pushing back on what she sees as growing conspiracy theories around the World Economic Forum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia invades Ukraine; Stephen Poloz on "The Next Age of Uncertainty" 25.02.2022 34:07

Today's guests: James Brooke, Visiting Fellow - Foundation for Defense of Democracies Ganna Zakharova, Ukraine Youth Association in Alberta / Ukrainian Canadian Congress Stephen Poloz, former Bank of Canada governor / author - “The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Responding to Putin's aggression; Why Emergencies Act powers need to be revoked; PepsiCo vs. Loblaws 22.02.2022 35:46

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 Dwight Newman, Professor of Law, University of Saskatchewan / Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy / Senior Director, Agri-Food An...

John Cleese to bring ‘An Evening of Exceptional Silliness’ to Alberta this spring 22.02.2022 13:13

We spoke with the legendary John Cleese about his remarkable career and his upcoming tour - "An Evening of Exceptional SIlliness" comes to Calgary on May 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CCF to challenge government in court over use of Emergencies Act 17.02.2022 9:01

We spoke with Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why it may have been necessary to invoke the Emergencies A ct 17.02.2022 15:43

We spoke with Globe & Mail columnist Andrew Coyne about his latest piece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private threat assessment reveals troubling details about Coutts blockade 17.02.2022 13:50

We spoke with independent investigative journalist Charles Rusnell about his exclusive story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using the Emergencies Act goes too far?; Canadians not impressed with Trudeau; Canada eases travel testing requirements 15.02.2022 33:17

Today's guests: Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice Program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association John Wright, executive vice president of Maru Public Opinion Beth Potter, President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the feds justified in invoking the Emergencies Act and will it help? 14.02.2022 15:30

We spoke with national security law expert Leah West. Dr. West is an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa protest: How does it all end?; Alberta's advanced education minister; ATA on masks; Hospitality industry frustrated; Conservatives for Clean Growth 11.02.2022 47:49

Today's guests: Matt Gurney, Contributor - The Line / Columnist - National Post Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's Advanced Education Minister Jason Schilling, President - Alberta Teachers Association Ernie Tsu, President - Alberta Hospitality Association Ken Bossenkool, co-founder - Conservatives for Clean Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa protests enter 11th day 08.02.2022 14:01

We spoke with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News andhost of "The West Block" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After C-10 failure, Liberals try again with new C-11 08.02.2022 13:01

We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist, law professor & Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative MPs vote O'Toole out; The latest on the Coutts border blockade 02.02.2022 40:55

Today's guests: Alise Mills, Conservative commentator & strategist / Senior Counsel Canada-US Relations - GR Pro & Sagac Public Affairs in Washington Alex Boutilier, Senior National Politics Reporter - Global News Chad Williamson, lawyer - Williamson Law (representing some of the truckers involved in Coutts blockade/protest) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa protests; Concern as Beijing Olympics get underway; Gang violence in Mexico 31.01.2022 36:06

Today's guests: Justin Ling, freelance journalist / author - "Missing from the Village" Jules Boykoff, Professor and Department Chair - Pacific University in Oregon, Department of Politics and Government / Author of "NOlympians" and "Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics" Emmanuel Gallardo, independent journalist specializing in Mexican cartels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

When I choose my coffee mug, I’m choosing what kind of day I want to have 29.01.2022 7:15

Guest host Kevin Usselman speaks with Jen Kirsch, a Toronto-based lifestyle writer and a freelance contributor for the Toronto Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traffic court changes delayed; International Holocaust Remembrance Day; Lawyer Marie Henein 27.01.2022 35:25

Today's guests: Charlie Pester, traffic court agent (operates POINTTS Calgary) / former police officer Ruth Ashrafi, Regional Director - B'nai Brith Canada Marie Henein, criminal defence attorney / author - "Nothing But the Truth" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest rate hikes loom; Why the trucker convoy is resonating; Who betrayed Anne Frank? 26.01.2022 36:42

Today's guests: Jeremy Kronick, Associate Director of Research - CD Howe Institute Matt Gurney, Contributor - The Line / Columnist - National Post Rosemary Sullivan, author - "The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Nichols on Russia-Ukraine crisis and understanding Putin's motives 24.01.2022 12:27

We spoke with Tom Nichols, a U.S. Naval War College professor and a contributing writer for The Atlantic magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock legend Meat Loaf dead at 74 24.01.2022 13:11

We spoke with music writer / broadcaster / historian Alan Cross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to reform healthcare; Russia-Ukraine crisis; Oil & gas investment looking up for 2022 20.01.2022 37:05

Today's guests: Janice MacKinnon, former Saskatchewan Finance Minister / former chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel into Alberta's Finances / Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada / member of the Order of Canada Aurel Braun, international relations professor at the University of Toronto / senior member of the Centre for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies Tim McMillan, president & CEO - Canadia...

What to do about inflation; Homelessness in Alberta; Who killed Barry & Honey Sherman? 19.01.2022 37:24

Today's guests: Trevor Tombe, associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary and a research fellow at The School of Public Policy Ron Kneebone, director of economic and social policy research in the School of Public Policy Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter - Toronto Star / Author - "The Billionaire Murders" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madu out as Justice Minister; Canada's "Misery Index"; "Modernizing" the CBC; Gas prices remaining high 18.01.2022 43:56

Today's guests: Duane Bratt, political scientist, Mount Royal University Peter Menzies , Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC Jason Clemens, Executive Vice-President- Fraser Institute Gregory Galay, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Calgary / School of Public Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Quebec's proposed tax on the unvaccinated; Truckers facing vaccine mandate; The need to update privacy laws; Free speech & political dissent 14.01.2022 45:48

Today's guests: Vardit Ravitsky, bioethics professor - School of Public Health at the University of Montreal / Senior Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine - Harvard Medical School Chris Nash, President - Alberta Motor Transport Association Christopher Parsons, a senior researcher at University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director - Canadian Constitution Foundat...