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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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Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline 13.02.2019 13:48

John Ibbitson, Writer at Large for the Globe & Mail and Co-Author of the book "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global population Decline" joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Clark on Alberta Being (Effectively) a Two-Party Province 13.02.2019 11:12

Greg Clark, Alberta Party House Leader says the NDP and UCP have used their majority on a committee to ram through changes that will effectively create a two-party state in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta's Oil Cuts Backfire as Crude-by-Rail Shipments Collapse 11.02.2019 11:53

Mike Walls, Senior Crude Oil Analyst responsible for production forecasting and market analysis at Genscape joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary to Get New Mega-Mall 11.02.2019 10:02

George Chahal, Ward 5 Councillor joins the show to talk about his concerns regarding the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recognizing Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader Isn’t a Coup - It’s an Embrace of Democracy. 10.02.2019 11:54

Irwin Cotler, Chair at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, Professor Emeritus of Law at McGill University, and Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impaired Driving Activist Speaks Out 10.02.2019 10:04

Tina Adams wants to team up with the drunk driver who hit her to send a powerful message with speaking tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta Teachers Association Cancels Controversial Guest 10.02.2019 7:37

Greg Jeffery, President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association joins the show to talk about the cancellation of guest, Andy Evans, scheduled to speak at Calgary Teachers’ Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better Tax Competitiveness for Canada 10.02.2019 13:34

William B.P. Robson, President and CEO of the D Howe Institute - Ottawa should spur growth through better tax competitiveness and get back into the black by curbing overspending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate at odds over Bill C-69 08.02.2019 15:00

Senator Paula Simons joins Rob to discuss the consultations and discussions the Senate is having to modify Bill C-69. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'If you're sentencing someone to die behind bars, it creates the same moral problems as capital punishment.' 08.02.2019 14:13

Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society, joins Rob to discuss the sentencings of Bruce McArthur and Aleander Bissonette in the context of Canada's justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Government's Plans to Use Armed Drones 08.02.2019 12:26

Professor Craig Martin, from Washburn University School of Law in the United States. Canadian lawyer, Called to the Bar in Ontario, and also a former Canadian Forces Naval Officer, and graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada joins the show to talk about armed drone technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PMO Accused of Pressing Wilson-Raybould to Abandon Prosecution of SNC-Lavalin 08.02.2019 8:56

Amanda Connolly, political reporter for Global News joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halifax Woman’s Fight to Change Canada’s Assisted-dying Law Continues After Her Death 08.02.2019 12:21

Shanaaz Gokool, CEO, Dying With Dignity Canada talks about the "Audrey Amendment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book: The Sopranos Sessions 08.02.2019 16:56

Matt Zoller Seitz,TV critic for New York Magazine and Alan Sepinwall, chief TV critic, Rolling Stone join the show to talk about their book, The Sopranos Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Kids Take Mental Health Days from School? 08.02.2019 8:07

Kelly Pedro is a former journalist turned freelance writer who specializes in writing about education, health and literacy joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Should Murderers with Multiple Victims Get Parole? 08.02.2019 17:18

Scott Newark, Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. Former Alberta Crown Prosecutor. Former Vice Chair of the Ontario Office for Victims of Crime. Former Security Policy Advisor to the governments of Ontario and Canada weighs in with his legal expertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta Teachers Association cancels controversial speaker 07.02.2019 12:13

Greg Jeffrey, president of the ATA, joins Rob to discuss the decision to cancel Andy Evans and the AARC presentation at the upcoming Calgary City Teachers' Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Wave of Death" is Killing Pedestrians 06.02.2019 18:52

Tristin Hopper, Edmonton-based National Post reporter talks about the 'wave of death': Why all 'polite' drivers are getting pedestrians killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta 06.02.2019 22:06

Duane Bratt, Professor (Political Science) and Chair, Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University and one of the authors of the new book "Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta" joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary Council to Take Action Around Supervised Consumption Sites 06.02.2019 8:48

Evan Woolley, City of Calgary Councillor for Ward 8 joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supervised Consumption Sites and Harm Reduction 06.02.2019 13:52

Rebecca Haines-Saah, Assistant Professor, Community Health Sciences and O'Brien Institute for Public Health Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary joins the show to talk about consumption sites and the benefits of harm reduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edibles for sale! Calgarian flouts the law and sells cannabis infused ice cream 05.02.2019 11:48

Jack Autry, Green Market YYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary Business Owner Sells Weed Infused Ice Cream Despite Edible Ban 05.02.2019 17:47

Jack Autry, Green Market YYC sells weed infused ice cream and joins the show to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Pledges $53M to Help Venezuelan Refugees 05.02.2019 20:36

Eric Miller, Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historic Enoch Sales House Destroyed by Fire 05.02.2019 10:45

Josh Traptow, Executive Director, Calgary Heritage Authority joins the show to talk about historic Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices