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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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What are the implications of Canada recognizing China's treatment of Uyghurs a g 23.02.2021 23:22

Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Goodall reverses stance on what’s best for Lucy the elephant 23.02.2021 19:10

Gary Dewar, Director, Edmonton Valley Zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show: Minister for Labour & Immigration Jason Copping, 1983's close call with a nuclear war, and single-event sports betting 22.02.2021 2:14:13

Guests: Edmonton mayoral candidate Diana Steele, Jason Copping, Minister for Labour & Immigration, MLA for Calgary-Varsity, Tom Nichols, a Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College, Dr. Louis Francesutti, and emergency physician and professor of public health at University of Alberta, Paul Burns with the Canadian Gaming Association, Dr. Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Profess...

Calgary Stampede animal welfare study 22.02.2021 23:00

Ed Pajor, Anderson-Chisholm Chair of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, member of the Calgary Stampede’s Animal Care Advisory Panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should supreme court justices have to be bilingual? 22.02.2021 18:04

Dr. Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Single-event sports betting 22.02.2021 18:30

Paul Burns, Canadian Gaming Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hardwired How Our Instincts to Be Healthy are Making Us Sick 22.02.2021 22:58

Dr. Louis Francesutti, Emergency physician and professor of public health at University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world came very, very close to nuclear war in 1983 22.02.2021 18:25

Tom Nichols, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albertans frustrated by critical worker benefit program. 22.02.2021 23:10

Jason Copping, Minister for Labour & Immigration, MLA for Calgary-Varsity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton mayoral candidate Diana Steele 22.02.2021 18:38

Diana Steele, president, Crestwood Community League, Edmonton mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brantt Myhres, "Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction" 20.02.2021 17:41

We spoke with former NHL enforcer Brantt Myhres about his new book "Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate debate, vote on C-7 (assisted dying legislation) 20.02.2021 17:45

We spoke with Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the Texas grid failed - and what Alberta can learn from it 18.02.2021 14:39

We spoke with Blake Shaffer, assistant professor in the department of economics and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta's spending & revenue problems; responding to federal gun bill; 911 dispatch dispute; asymptomatic COVID testing 18.02.2021 47:40

Today's guests: Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta Michaela Glasgo, UCP MLA - Brooks-Medicine Hat Don Scott, Mayor - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson, infectious disease physician with the University of CalgaryCumming School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Council of Alberta makes the case for a fiscally sustainable Alberta 17.02.2021 14:29

Guest: Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberals' gun control bill; COVID-19 Recovery Leadership Council; Credibility Crisis in Christianity; vaccine availability; how to combat hostage diplomacy 16.02.2021 1:04:02

Today's guests: Matt Gurney, Columnist- National Post Perrin Beatty, President & CEO - Canadian Chamber of Commerce Rev. Dr. Tim Callaway, Pastor - Daybreak Community Church / Author - "God is Loser Friendly – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Me" Mike Kuzmickas, CEO - Ichor Blood Services Sarah Teich, international human rights lawyer, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a legal adviser...

What's behind the sports trading card boom? 13.02.2021 16:03

We spoke with Dave Amerman, auction director at Goldin Auctions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Sorenson, Providence Therapeutics 13.02.2021 20:47

We spoke with Providence Therapeutics CEO Brad Sorenson about the development of their coronavirus vaccine and the significance of the 2-million dose order placed by Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Council of Canada; COVID Immunity Task Force; countering China's disinformation; electric cars; Rock Hall of Fame 11.02.2021 55:54

Today's guests: Goldy Hyder, President and CEO - Business Council of Canada Dr. Tim Evans, Executive Director - COVID-19 Immunity Task Force Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org / Senior Fellow at The Macdonald Laurier Institute Warren Mabee, Canada Research Chair / Professor / Director - Queen's University's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy Alan Cross, music writer, historian,...

Vaccines & variants; Canada's vaccine supply; Alberta reverses on coal policy; airline industry struggles 08.02.2021 50:02

Today's guests: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist- Toronto General Hospital Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Associate Editor - Maclean's magazine Katie Morrison, Conservation Director with CPAWS Southern Alberta(Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) Isabelle Dostaler, Dean of Business at Memorial University of Newfoundland and expert in aviation management Learn more about your ad...

Celina Caesar-Chavannes, "Can You Hear Me Now?" 06.02.2021 19:19

We spoke with former Member of Parliament Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her new book "Can You Hear Me Now?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proud Boys, other groups, added to Canada's list of banned terrorist entities 03.02.2021 15:44

We spoke with Dr. Leah West, Assistant Professor & Associate Director (Admissions and Recruitment) at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Canada need tighter regulation around the short-selling of stocks? 03.02.2021 13:59

We spoke with Paul Davis, Partner, Capital Markets & Securities - McMillan LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allan inquiry questions; GameStop short squeeze; Dyatlov Pass mystery 03.02.2021 51:14

Today's guests: Sandy Garossino, writer, researcher, columnist, and lawyer Russell Starr, entrepreneur and financial professional / President & CEO, Director - Trillium Gold Mines Inc. Keith McCloskey, author of "Mountain of the Dead: The Dyatlov Pass Incident" as well as "Journey to Dyatlov Pass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GameStop short squeeze exposes the market's unlevel playing field 02.02.2021 18:17

We spoke with Russell Starr, entrepreneur and financial professional / President & CEO, Director - Trillium Gold Mines Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices