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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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Tracking the Knights 18.04.2018 13:07

The Vegas Golden Knights are having a stellar inaugural season in the NHL. Ken Boehlke's website sinbin.vegas has been tracking the team the entire way. He joins Rob to talk about what has been an amazing story in the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead and Anonymous 18.04.2018 13:32

An ASIRT policy flexed twice in recent weeks has left the public scratching their heads on who died in police-related incidents. The agency says they're protecting the privacy of the individuals who died, but... don't you deserve to know their identity? Calgary Herald columnist Licia Corbella calls the policy bizarre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is getting TMX built as simple as spending tax dollars on it? 18.04.2018 12:37

Ottawa's plan to backstop TMX may not be the solution that the Prime Minister and Premier think it is. Jack Mintz, president's fellow from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, checks in with his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...but is it constitutional? 18.04.2018 12:34

Everyone seems to be an armchair constitutional lawyer on what's happening on both sides of the border with TMX. But how does a real constitutional expert see how everything is playing out? Dwight Newman is a Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a professor of law at the University of Saskatchewan, and joins Rob to share his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Are roundabouts a solution to creating safer rural roads? 17.04.2018 12:12

When it comes to improving the safety of rural roads, are roundabouts a solution that should be explored? The National Post's Tristin Hopper joins Rob to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Scheer in studio 17.04.2018 17:56

What does the leader of Canada's conservatives think about TMX? What were conversations with industry like today? Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP Regina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Chan is a free man 17.04.2018 8:40

A Calgary judge has stayed the charges against Nick Chan of the FOB Gang (including charges of 1st degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder) because the case took too long. Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret McCuaig-Boyd on Bill 12 17.04.2018 13:24

The Notley government has introduced Bill 12 which gives it the power to throttle the exports of oil and gas to British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trans Mountain Expansion : What happens next? 16.04.2018 12:50

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president and CEO Tim McMillan joins Rob to talk about what comes next after the TMX summit in Ottawa on the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Jean testifies 16.04.2018 11:22

Global News Ottawa correspondent Abigail Bimman joins Rob to discuss the testimony of Daniel Jean on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#Calgary2026 presses on 16.04.2018 20:46

Ward 12 city councillor Shane Keating and Ward 4 city councillor Sean Chu jon Rob to discuss #yyccc's vote to proceed with exploring a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mad Blood Stirring 13.04.2018 15:43

Journalist Daemon Fairless joins Rob to discuss his latest book where he seeks to understand the inner lives of violent men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the problem with Apu? 13.04.2018 19:22

The Simpsons recently tackled criticism of one of their long-time characters and the show is facing a bit of a backlash. But comedian Rajiv Satyal wonders if considering Apu to be offensive is short-sighted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No welcome mat at homeschooling convention 13.04.2018 9:40

Paul Ens has taken a speaker who will appear at a weekend homeschooling convention to task. Ens says he's not welcome at the event as a result Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should buses be equipped with seatbelts? 13.04.2018 12:20

Should buses be equipped with seatbelts? It's a question Lewis Smith with the Canada Safety Council wants to explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athletes to politicians: don't kill 2026 yet 13.04.2018 15:11

Past, present and future Olympic athletes pleaded with Calgary city council to not kill the potential of a 2026 bid at a meeting next week. Gold medalist Mark Tewksbury joins Rob to share the perspective of those who'd play in a potential games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is iTunes obsolete? 12.04.2018 12:29

A report has been floating around the internet claiming that Apple could shutter its revolutionary music store next year in favour of a streaming-only business model. Professional music geek Alan Cross tells Rob he's skeptical, but says that ways we're consuming music is definitely changing - and in some cases, everything old is new again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Uneasy Peace 12.04.2018 17:00

Author Patrick Sharkey joins Rob to discuss his book, "Uneasy Peace," a study of some of the unintended consequences of the war on violent crime in America's cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All about the FOSTA-SESTA controversy 12.04.2018 12:16

US president Donald Trump has signed into law two bills which are being trumpeted as being tools to fight sex trafficking. But they don't come without controversy. Elizabeth Nolan Brown of Reason Magazine joins Rob to provide insight into the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Playoffs Continue in Saskatchewan 12.04.2018 13:51

The SJHL has decided to continue with their playoffs as the Nipawin Hawks and Estevan Bruins will decide who the league champion is after the Humboldt bus crash. Gregg Drinnan - co-author of Sudden Death: The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos - joins Rob to share his perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you want to live forever? 11.04.2018 15:29

Aubrey de Grey says he is spearheading the global crusade to defeat aging. He joins Rob to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Calgary city council ready to kill a potential Olympic bid? 11.04.2018 9:29

Next Monday, Calgary city council will vote whether any of the work on an Olympic bid should continue. Councillor Druh Farrell joins Rob to share her perspective and he takes your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline Problems 11.04.2018 18:48

As Rachel Notley goes east to rally support for Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain expansion project, there are questions back in the west as to whether a deal can be reached. Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins Rob to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting El Chapo with Douglas Century 10.04.2018 20:28

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Cody Battershill on Tuesday's "Rally 4 Resources" 10.04.2018 12:28

Cody Battershill from Canada Action joins Rob to talk about a pro-pipeline rally taking place in Calgary later in the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices