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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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Questions abound after genetically-modified pig heart transplanted into a human 13.01.2022 13:00

We spoke with Dr. Arthur Caplan, professor of medical ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when motorists no longer have access to traffic court? 13.01.2022 16:08

We spoke with Jeff Seymour, who is a lawyer and a partner at the law firm X-Copper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Beaumont on the ever-changing, ever-evolving world of beer 11.01.2022 15:46

We spoke with beer writer Stephen Beaumont, co-author of the all-new third edition of The World Atlas of Beer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary closing some LRT stations overnight - the impact on the homeless 10.01.2022 13:31

We spoke with Chaz Smith, founder of street outreach team Be the Change YYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxing luxury homes; Policing in Alberta; State of Canadian healthcare; Measuring levels of immunity 07.01.2022 49:32

Today's guests: Dr. Paul Kershaw, UBC policy professor, and Founder, Generation Squeeze Kevin Halwa, a regional director with the National Police Federation Sean Speer is The Hub's editor-at-large / Senior Fellow , Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Univeristy of Toronto Dr. Tim Evans, Inaugural Director and Associate Dean at the School of Population and Global Health (McGill Universit...

An end to Traffic Court in Alberta? 06.01.2022 17:03

We spoke with Charlie Pester, a former police officer who operates POINTTS Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the mayor needed to involve all of city council in handling the collapse of the arena deal 05.01.2022 11:59

We spoke with Ward 1 City Councilor Sonya Sharp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Tara Henley on why she left the CBC and what needs to change at the public broadcaster 05.01.2022 14:33

We spoke with journalist and author Tara Henley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ghislaine Maxwell convicted - what next? 31.12.2021 15:39

We spoke with Adam Klasfeld, managing editor at Law & Crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Canada needs F-35s; Protecting athletes from abuse; A unique approach to dealing with urban coyotes 30.12.2021 35:22

Today's guests: Robert Huebert, associate professor in the department of political science at the University of Calgary Dominick Gauthier, Co-founder of the sport funding group B2ten Colleen St Clair, Professor, Biological Sciences - University of Alberta / overseeing the Edmonton Urban Coyote Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Webb space telescope; Breakthrough cases & immunity; Calgary arena deal; Kenney's political future 23.12.2021 49:34

Today's guests: Adam Muzzin, associate professor in the department of physics and astronomy at York University Dr. Marcel Curlin, Associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases) - Oregon Health & Science University Bill Black, President and COO - Calgary Construction Association Evan Menzies, former Director of Communications for the United Conservative Party / current campaign strategist w...

Arena deal collapses; Disallowance vs. notwithstanding clause; The value of rapid tests 23.12.2021 41:25

Today's guests: Ryan Pike, managing editor - Flames Nation Andrew Coyne, columnist - Globe & Mail David Juncker, chair of McGill University's biomedical engineering department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omicron - knowns & unknowns; "Dilemmas of Free Expression"; Alcohol in convenience stores?; Latest on the Sherman murders 15.12.2021 50:28

Today's guests: Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan Emmett Macfarlane, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo / editor and contributor: "Dilemmas of Free Expression" Ivonne Martinez, president of the Alberta Liquor Store Association Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative...

Kenney vs, Jean; Interest rate hikes are looming; Why housing is a local issue 15.12.2021 41:18

Today's guests: Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun William Robson, president / CEO - CD Howe Institute Murtaza Haider, a professor of real estate management at Ryerson University and co-producer of the Haider-Moranis Bulletin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is housing affordability more of a municipal concern than a national one? 13.12.2021 15:10

We spoke to Murtaza Haider, a professor of real estate management at Ryerson University and co-producer of the Haider-Moranis Bulletin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standing up to China & Russia; Working from home; Higher food prices; Worker shortages 09.12.2021 48:56

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 Howard Levitt, employment and labour lawyer / Senior partner - Levitt Sheikh / author of six books including "Law of Dismissal in Canada" Dr. Stuart Smyth, Associate Professor / Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation - University of Saska...

Fair Game: Biology, fairness and transgender athletes in women’s sport 08.12.2021 15:34

We spoke with Dr,. Jon Pike, co-author of the report “Fair Game: Biology, fairness and transgender athletes in women’s sport.” Dr. Pike is a philosopher specializing in the ethics and metaphysics of sport at the Open University UK and is the former Chair of the British Philosophy of Sport Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Canada's ambassador to China needed to go 07.12.2021 16:49

We spoke with Terry Glavin, author, journalist, columnist (Ottawa Citizen & National Post),. Contributing editor -Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow - Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we know - and still don't know - about the new Omicron variant 29.11.2021 14:44

We spoke with Dr. Angela Rasmussen, research scientist - Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan, and affiliate - Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the IOC is backing China's position over Peng Shuai 26.11.2021 14:52

We spoke with Jules Boykoff, Professor & Department Chair - Pacific University in Oregon, Department of Politics and Government / Author of NOlympians and Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 years since the DB Cooper skyjacking - why fascination and the mystery endures 24.11.2021 16:11

We spoke with D.B. Cooper researcher Eric Ulis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The push to get more people vaccinated, 19 To Zero - Is it realistic? 24.11.2021 8:27

Theresa Tang, Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer at 19 to Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Sharon, Lois, & Bram album - the first in 21 years 18.11.2021 13:42

We spoke with Sharon Hampson, one-third of the iconic children's music trio Sharon, Lois, and Bram. We were also joined by Sharon's daughter Randi Hampson, who co-produced the new album of previous unreleased music, "Sharon, Lois & Bram: Best of the Best Live" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Bishop, "Operation Jubilee" 08.11.2021 17:49

We spoke with military historian and best-selling author Patrick Bishop about his latest book, "Operation Jubilee: Dieppe, 1942: The Folly and the Sacrifice" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Gawdat: The threat - and opportunity - of "Scary Smart" A.I. 03.11.2021 20:51

Today's guest: Mo Gawdat, Author - "Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World" / Former Chief Business Officer for Google X / Author of best-seller "Solve for Happy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices