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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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Postal Dispute 22.11.2018 15:34

Not even seven years ago, the kind of job action Canada Post employees have undertaken would have brought this country to its knees. Not so today. Ian Lee, an associate professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, joins Rob to share his perspective on why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never a Dull Moment in BC Politics 22.11.2018 10:30

Global's Richard Zussman gets us up-to-date on the latest developments in a story involving the Sergeant-at-Arms and the legislature clerk in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Romaine Problem 22.11.2018 12:29

We take a deeper dive into why there are so many problems with the leafy green with Jason Tetro, aka "The Germ Guy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking it to the Streets 22.11.2018 21:05

A Prime Ministerial visit to Calgary was greeted by protesters on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall Fiscal Update 21.11.2018 8:27

Rob gets reaction from Bev Dahlby, Economist / Research Director & Program Director, Tax and Economic Growth at the School of Public Policy - University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Kingston 21.11.2018 7:28

The Business Council of Canada's Brian Kingston joins Rob to provide some analysis of today's fall fiscal update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short Supply 21.11.2018 7:29

Niaz Nejad with AGLC joins Rob to explain why no more licenses will be processed for now for new cannabis retail in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government Fingers in the Oil 21.11.2018 8:56

A new report out from Scotiabank Global Markets says the bar for the government to intervene directly into the energy sector should be a high one and the policy option should only be considered in an effort to prevent extreme value destruction. Rory Johnston is a commodity economist with Scotia Global Economics and shares his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

All Out of Pot 21.11.2018 12:12

The AGLC is putting the brakes on licensing more cannabis retailers as supply lines dry up. We get some perspective from Deepak Anand with Cannabis Compliance Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salaries Frozen? 21.11.2018 9:35

City councillors are looking at the prospect of freezing their own salaries for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tombe and Gloom 20.11.2018 16:46

Economist Trevor Tombe has a new report out today with a gloomy outlook for the province's finances. He joins Rob to share details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Charges at St. Michaels 20.11.2018 7:11

Global's Jamie Mauracher joins Rob to share the latest on the scandal at St. Mike's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grocery Gauge 20.11.2018 12:15

Our grocery shopping habits are evolving according to a new report from Dalhousie University. We speak with the principal investigator for the study, Sylvain Charlebois, a professor at Dalhousie University's faculties of management and agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advertising Vapes 20.11.2018 13:45

Anti-smoking groups are up in arms about new ads that have started popping up for a new vaping product called Vype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"In the Name of Your Daughter" - The Fight Against FGM 16.11.2018 11:17

We spoke with Giselle Portenier, award-winning journalist and filmmaker and the director of "In the Name of Your Daughter" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serial Child Sex Offenders 16.11.2018 12:56

Tristin Hopper from the National Post joins us to talk about some work he has done on researching Canada's problem with letting violent child sex abusers out of jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dulling the attraction of JUUL 16.11.2018 18:43

The vape device popular with high schoolers is crossing the border just as its flavoured product is being put under wraps in the states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pointing Fingers 16.11.2018 8:56

Rob with some thoughts on Mayor Nenshi throwing the province and feds under the bus this week after the Olympic plebiscite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new arena, culture & entertainment district for Calgary 15.11.2018 15:56

Ward 6 councillor Jeff Davison joins Rob to discuss his vision for a new arena/event centre and a culture & entertainment district in Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would capping oil production help Canada's oil industry? 15.11.2018 11:03

Brett Wilson, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and commentator weighs in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a no! 14.11.2018 13:03

We connect with founder / former co-chair of No Boston Olympics Christopher Dempsey to find out his thoughts on the results of the Calgary 2026 plebiscite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living La Vida Lonely 14.11.2018 9:51

It appears more young people are living solo these days. Peter Jon Mitchell is a senior researcher at Cardus, and joins Rob to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of Calgary's financial report gets a D- 14.11.2018 13:55

Farah Omran, policy analyst with C.D. Howe Institute, joins Rob to discuss a recent report that looked at municipalities' financial reports and theire ease of understanding -- Calgary got a D- grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting high on low supply 13.11.2018 11:43

Ryan Kaye, VP Operations with Four20 Premium Market, joins Rob to discuss the supply challenges Calgary, Alberta, and Canada's cannabis retailers are facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Barris 09.11.2018 18:33

As we are on the eve of Remembrance Day, we revisit our conversation with Ted Barris, author of the book "Dam Busters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices