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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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Half of cancers can be avoided says American study 21.11.2017 7:59

With Kim Miller, Epidemiologist American Cancer Society and co-author of this report. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21440/full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online movie reviews and Rotten Tomatoes- how much does it influence your decisions? 21.11.2017 11:31

Writer for Wired magazine Brian Raftery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Doyle live in studio 21.11.2017 21:31

See him tonight at the John Dutton Theatre- Calgary Central Library at 7pm. Tickets at wordfest.com Check out his new book and album at www.alandoyle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas lights by firetruck business continues to grow for ex-oilpatch worker 21.11.2017 9:13

You may remember the story of Andy Hill, an ex oil patch worker who founded a business a few years ago using old fire trucks to install Christmas lights. We though we would check in on him and see how business is going. Spoiler: It's going great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Women's Hockey Champion, and Vancouver Police Officer Meghan Agosta 21.11.2017 11:55

We recently found out that when she isn't playing Olympic level hockey for Canada Meghan Agosta is an active membe of the Vancouver Police Department and we just had to ask her about it. She chats about her work life balance and training up for another Olympic push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should be done with Canadians who fought for ISIS? 21.11.2017 15:49

Rob connects with Mubin Shaikh, Ex-CSIS and RCMP undercover counter terrorism expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry, Lindsay 21.11.2017 8:19

Update on a story from yesterday: The president of Wilfrid Laurier University has released a public apology to Lindsay Shepherd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phoenix pay system boondoggle is a humiliation to Canada. 21.11.2017 10:15

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Censored TA from Wilfried Laurier speaks about her experience 20.11.2017 15:47

Rob connects with Lindsay Shepherd who was reprimanded for introducing a controversial viewpoint into a class discussion at Wilfred Laurier. More here: http://globalnews.ca/news/3868080/laurier-accused-of-censorship-after-ta-reprimanded-for-playing-gender-pronoun-debate-clip/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Childhood science is just as important as reading for developing brains 20.11.2017 15:48

Lynda Colgan is a Professor of Elementary Mathematics at Queen's University. Her piece on this here: https://theconversation.com/science-in-the-home-boosts-childrens-academic-success-86668 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender neutral bathrooms in Sturgeon school makes students uncomfortable 20.11.2017 8:29

A high school in Sturgeon has added gender neutral bathrooms, but the students say they feel uncomfortable with the change and wish for it to be reversed. With Global News' Sarah Kraus. More on this story here: https://globalnews.ca/news/3867936/after-gender-neutral-conversion-sturgeon-students-ask-for-more-gender-specific-bathrooms/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

How much do you use cash? 20.11.2017 14:56

A Bank of Canada report says 51% of all transactions are still in cash but that seems to be changing quickly. Why are Canadians reticent to give up their paper cash and what does this say about the future of transactions? With Dr. Norman Shaw, Associate Professor Ted Rogers School of Retail Management at Ryerson University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time to ditch the Olympic dream is now 20.11.2017 14:39

Over the weekend we have learned that the City has downplayed critical analysis of what hosting the Olympics could mean for Calgary. Rob has had enough. Joining him is expert of the economics of professional sports and Professor at Concordia University Moshe Lander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader David Khan 17.11.2017 11:31

The leader of Alberta's Liberal Party David Khan will run against UCP Leader Jason Kenney in the upcoming Calgary-Lougheed byelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Options for the Saddledome 17.11.2017 9:21

Colin Craig with the CTF filed an FOI request for information pertaining to plans or discussion of repairing or renovating the Saddledome. This is what came back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFL and NHL expansions 17.11.2017 12:41

The CFL is looking for space in Halifax and the NHL might be looking at Houston. National Post Sports Columnist Scott Stinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short-Term Rental Improvements 17.11.2017 11:05

Rob Breakenridge speaks with Ward 1 Councillor Ward Sutherland on what Calgary needs to do to improve its short-term rental situation to account for Airbnb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Class Size Debate 17.11.2017 14:09

A recent study claims that 90 per cent of classes in Alberta are way over the provincial standard of 17 students per class. The Alberta Teachers' Association says they need over 3,000 more educators in order to even out class sizes to give students a better learning experience. But how much do class sizes affect a child’s learning process? Michael Swaagstra, a senior fellow with the Frontier Centr...

Dana Larsen's lawyer on the charges being stayed and the state of legalization 16.11.2017 10:16

Dana Larsen's charges in Calgary for handing out pot seeds have been stayed by a judge. His lawyer is Kirk Tousaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incision free brain surgery- the future is here 16.11.2017 9:35

Imagine having your brain operated on without having to wait for an incision to heal afterwards. This is now a possibility at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Our guest is Max Findlay, Clinical Professor and Neurosurgeon working with this technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is in a name? How does your name define you? 16.11.2017 12:10

Film maker Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi doesn't have the easiest name to pronounce or spell, and it made him curious about how that affected him growing up. His film, Name, premieres at the Calgary Underground Film Festival this weekend. More info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuckles is closing :( 16.11.2017 7:56

Another iconic Calgarian store is facing closure, Chuckles, famous for costumes and gags. Owner Dave Fletcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dog who went missing in Brooks, and wound up in Steinbach 16.11.2017 10:09

Jim Third's family is thrilled that after almost 60 days their missing dog Vader was found two provinces away. This is a crazy story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calgary is still a safe city says the data, but how do you feel? 16.11.2017 14:10

Do you still feel safe in Calgary? Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University says that Calgary is still a safe city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is gas so expensive in Canada? 15.11.2017 12:50

If Canada has so much oil how come our gas costs so much? With Postmedia's Tristin Hopper. His piece here: http://calgaryherald.com/news/canada/if-canada-has-so-much-oil-why-is-our-gasoline-so-expensive/wcm/8b156020-555c-456d-84ef-46d5d760ccdc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices