Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

We spoke with Toronto Star investigative reporter - and author of the book "The Billionaire Murders" - Kevin Donovan about the two-year anniversary of the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman. Also, Dr. Alfred Lehar from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary on the sordid story of the demise of cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga CX. Plus, Global National reporter Brian Hill on h...

Freelance writer Max Fawcett joined us to discuss the debate in Alberta around politics in the classroom and the education curriculum. Also, we spoke with Andrew Apostolou, a historian and a Labour party member about the UK election results. Plus, a conversation with Gabor Lukacs, founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Gabor Lukacs, Canadian Air Passenger Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we hear from Alise Mills, conservative political analyst and senior associate with the Sussex Strategy Group, about Andrew Scheer's resignation as Conservative Party Leader. Also, a conversation with Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs, about how meaningful partnerships on energy development can help lift First Nations out of poverty. Plus, Christian Leup...

Opposition parties vote to approve the creation of a new committee to address Canada-China relations Guest: Erin O’Toole, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs   Why it’s time for Canada to legalize single-event sports betting Guest: Brian Masse, NDP MP - Windsor-West   Alberta carves out an exemption for WHL teams in provincial Employment Standards Act Guest: Randy Gumbley, spokesperso...

We spoke with Carlo Dade, director of the Trade & Investment Centre at the Canada West Foundation about the signing of the new NAFTA deal and the trade challenges that remain with the U.S.  Also, Dr. Jack Mintz, presidents fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, on the cost of transitioning to electric vehicles - and why he supports taxing them Plus, a report from the Health...

We discussed Premier Jason Kenney's trip to Ottawa and whether his quest for a "fair deal" for Alberta will make a difference to our economic plight, we explored the owning vs. renting debate after the head of the CMHC suggested that we need to stop "glorifying" ownership, and we talked to the lead author of a new study that suggests quitting social media won't actually make you happier. Learn mor...

On today's episode, Rob is joined by renowned Canadian actor, singer, and humanitarian Tom Jackson, consumer psychologist Dr. Kit Yarrow, and Sprott School of Business (Carleton University) associate professor Ian Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We re-capped a very awkward day for the Prime Minister at the NATO summit in the UK, and also chatted with National post Matt Gurney about the possible fallout as well as the larger question of why Canada continues to underfund its military Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public sector unions gearing up for a fight with the Kenney government Guest: Gil McGowan, president – Alberta Federation of Labour   City council approves a tax shift, lowering the burden on businesses Guest: Kelly Doody, founder & owner – The Social School   An important court ruling concerning beer policy, tariffs, and interprovincial trade          Guest: Derek From, Canadian Constitution Foun...

Guest: Rachel Notley, leader of Alberta NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were joined in studio by Lily Zepeda, director of "Mr Toilet: The World’s #2 Man," a documentary that tells the remarkable story of Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke with Roman Grod, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Students' Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke with music writer, historian, and broadcaster Alan Cross about the American Music Awards and why he's so cynical when it comes to music awards shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Irshad Manji, author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The merits of Alberta leaving CPP and going on its own Guest: Dr. Jack Mintz, Presidents Fellow – School of Public Policy, University of Calgary   Tough new budget proposal from three city councillors Guest: Joe Magliocca, City Councilor - Ward 2   Canada casts a controversial vote at the UN – is our Israel policy changing? Guest: Shimon Fogel, CEO - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Lea...

We spoke with veteran sportswriter David Shoalts, author of the book "Hockey Fight in Canada: The Big Media Faceoff Over the NHL"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Cherry out as host of Coach’s Corner after controversial remarks Guest: Scott Stinson - National Sports Columnist, Postmedia   Premier Kenney announces the members and mandate of his Fair Deal Panel Guest: Dr. Ted Morton – Fellow, School of Public Policy (U of C), former provincial cabinet minister, one of the signatories of the original “firewall” letter in 2001 Learn more about your ad choic...

We spoke with Rebecca Snow, director of "Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust" - as well as Maxwell Smart, one of the three Holocaust survivors profiled in the film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Consensual” Office Relationships – can such a thing between a boss and a subordinate? Guest: Howard A. Levitt – Senior Partner, Levitt LLP Employment and Labour Law   How big of a problem are orphaned wells in Alberta? And how should we fix this? Guest: Lucija Muehlenbachs – Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary   The economic costs of the opioid crisis Guest: Alex C...

Ken Dryden is a six-time Stanley Cup Champion, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and a former Member of Parliament and federal cabinet minister. His latest book is called "Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other". Ken Dryden will be at Wordfest in Calgary on Nov. 8 https://wordfest.com/2019/event/wordfest-presents-ken-dryden/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We spoke with Jay Scherer, professor of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta and co-author of the new book "Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, adult film star, and consequential figure Stormy Daniels joined us for a conversation ahead of her appearance here in Calgary Sunday 3 November https://www.laughshopcalgary.com/event/stormy-daniels/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts raise red flags over controversial fluoridation study Guest: Timothy Caulfield - Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy, Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta   Why public libraries need to be on the side of free expression Guest: Chris Selley, Columnist - National Post   Healthy living and healthy eating...