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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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Local reaction to the LGBTQ2 apology 28.11.2017 10:37

Local reaction from Kevin Allen, Research Lead of the Calgary Gay History Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Care Cuts' bus owner Misty Wind Shingoose 28.11.2017 12:37

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Listener reaction to the amount of tickets being handed out for expired registrations 28.11.2017 13:36

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UK comedian raises concern about Calgary public art installation 28.11.2017 13:25

UK comedian Bisha K Ali speaks with Rob Breakenridge after raising concerns about a public art installation in Calgary that she says has used her image without permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Germ Guy on bathroom germs 27.11.2017 12:03

How gross is your bathroom, where are the most germs in the house? Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you worried about NAFTA? 27.11.2017 12:04

The end of NAFTA would shave 0.55% off Canada's GDP, push 25,000-50,000 Canadians from the workforce, and reduce exports by 2.8%. Are you worried. Rob is joined by Dan Ciurack, the former head of computer modeling for Canada's foreign-affairs ministry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Red is back? 27.11.2017 11:00

Aurelio Perri, Reporter for News Talk 770, update us on the current budget talks and Diane Colley-Urquhart return from Antarctica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The psychology of losing 27.11.2017 14:35

The Stamps had yet another heartbrekaing defeat in this years Grey Cup. Dr. Penny Werthner, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, joins Rob to explain thepsychology of losing sports games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secrets about sugar 27.11.2017 15:35

The sugar industry covered up ill health effects for 50 years, but how horrible is it really? Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, Assistant Prof. at the University of Ottawa, Author of "The Diet Fix" and founder - Bariatric Medical Institute, shares the details with Rob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should you be thinking about retirement? 27.11.2017 14:54

Why do people retire and what is the right age to do it? Rob is joined by Wanda Morris, CARP’s Vice President of Advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The injured bear by highway 22 24.11.2017 15:37

With Biologist Lisa Dahlseide Naturalist with Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society and the Education Director for the Cochrane Ecological Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the carbon tax actually cost us? 24.11.2017 12:49

With Global News Provincial Affairs Reporter Tom Vernon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baby moose causes a stir for Okotokians 23.11.2017 12:29

Carolyn Berven tells the story of how she and some fellow Okotokians tried to do their part in saving a baby moose. more here http://globalnews.ca/news/3872608/baby-moose-causes-controversy-after-it-was-found-severely-injured-near-okotoks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Alberta landlords can prepare for legal Cannabis 23.11.2017 11:03

Calgary Lawyer and Member of the Board of Directors for the Calgary Residential Rental Association Christopher Souster joins Rob to chat about his recommendations for landlords ahead of legalization in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SADD liquor bag design program 23.11.2017 6:47

Students Against Drunk Driving Alberta are launching their 2017 campaign and inviting students across Alberta to design some thoughtful illustrations for paper bags to deter drunk drivers. Arthur Lee from SADD Alberta joins us. More: http://www.saddalberta.com/index.php/liquor-bag-campaign/2017-campaign-information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick six is not invited to Ottawa, this is his story 23.11.2017 9:09

Karyn Drake, former rider of Quick six, the Calgary Stampeders' touchdown horse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why people love analog in a post digital revolution world. 23.11.2017 12:57

With Author David Sax who wrote Revenge of Analog, you can read his op-ed here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/18/opinion/sunday/internet-digital-technology-return-to-analog.html?mwrsm=Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wickfest is this weekend! How girls' hockey continues to grow. 23.11.2017 8:23

Every year Wickfest brings girl's hockey teams from all over the world to Calgary. Hayley Wickenheiser joins Rob to chat about the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The parliament rink is a dumb way to spend money 23.11.2017 11:33

Did you hear the one about how the feds paid 5.6 million to put a skating rink on parliament hill? https://globalnews.ca/news/3828605/parliament-hill-skating-rink/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Dental Health Alberta Dr. Basahti 22.11.2017 15:45

President of the Alberta Dental Association and College Council Dr. Mintoo Basahti joins Rob to share his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genomics could change healthcare as we know it- for caucasians anyways 22.11.2017 8:07

Genomics research has the potential to do a world of good for medicine, but research is lacking in a variety of genomics data- namely visible minorities. Michael Mackley, Dphil is at Dalhousie University. More Here https://theconversation.com/how-the-genomics-health-revolution-is-failing-ethnic-minorities-86385 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine transplanting your head to another body 22.11.2017 11:48

One doctor says he could successfully transplant a head to a body, but most other doctors and neuroscientists are calling his bluff saying that it is impossible. One of the critics is Dr. Dean Burnett neuroscientist and author of The Idiot Brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners react to Varley's confession being deemed inadmissable 22.11.2017 11:38

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Coffee with a Cop program- watch for it near you 22.11.2017 13:38

Staff Sergeant Glenn Laird and Constable Mark Shaw drop by the studio after spending the morning chatting with whoever wanted to drop by Mcdonalds on 17th ave to hang out and ask questions of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Red, now is not the time for a vacation 22.11.2017 5:12

Ward 13 Councilor Diane Colley-Urquhart was just re-elected to her post, but is taking some time away to visit penguins in Antarctica while the city debates the budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices