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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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Medically prescribed heroin 15.11.2017 12:59

Alberta is pilot projecting a clinic that would administer heroin to addicts. Dr Scott MacDonald M.D. runs Providence Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver that already does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

continued conversation on social media and how it changes society 15.11.2017 7:23

Producer Andrea Montgomery dislikes hearing big announcements on her facebook feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media designed to entrap your brain and keep you hooked 15.11.2017 14:12

Sean Parker, a founder of Facebook, has admitted that the networking site was designed to be addictive. How has the addictive nature of social media affected children growing up under their influence? Jean Twenge joins Rob to share her thoughts, she is the author of iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adul...

Daughter of Warren Jeffs speaks out through new book 15.11.2017 18:31

Warren Jeffs' daughter Rachel Jeffs has written a book about her experience with FLDS and the abuse she suffered by her father's hand. It is called Breaking Free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regulate Social Media Platforms Before its Too Late 14.11.2017 11:15

Natasha Tusikov, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Criminology Department at York University says that in the wake of election interference accusations and the rise of fake news attention needs to be paid to how social media controls the flow of information. Her book is Chokepoints: Global Private Regulation on the Internet, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manson: The Voice of Madness 14.11.2017 15:51

Calgary film-maker James Buddy Day was fortunate enough to have Charles Manson's consent and participation in a new film about the notorious figure. Narrated by Rob Zombie the documentary seeks to show an alternate perspective of the Manson family from the popularized Helter Skelter theory. The film airs at the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Wednesday night: https://www.calgaryundergroundfi...

Hanna after coal- a chat with the Mayor 14.11.2017 9:40

Last week the province announced 40 million dollars to help municipalities and coal workers phase out of the industry, Mayor of Hanna Chris Warwick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympic Bid talks at council- with Druh Farrell 14.11.2017 10:28

As discussions continue in chambers not every councillor is thrilled with the idea of Calgary going forward with an Olympic bid. Ward 7 Councillor Druh Farrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Dryden on his new book 13.11.2017 21:54

Ken Dryden joins Rob to chat about his new book, Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador and the Future of Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff McLenaghan- given ticket for flashing brights at a sheriff 13.11.2017 10:20

Jeff McLenaghan flashed his brights at an oncoming car that he thought was using their brights, turned out to be a sheriff who ticketed him for flashing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Larsen on marijuana news including taxes, private stores in Alberta 13.11.2017 12:05

Marijuana activist Dana Larsen joins Rob to chat about the recent announcements concerning marijuana legalization including the taxes and how Alberta will sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolf 08.11.2017 15:34

The Wolf- a true story of survival and obsession in the west. Author Nate Blakeslee joins the show to chat about this new release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cinderella Campaign 08.11.2017 15:27

Mark Zuehlke, author of The Cinderella Campaign: First Canadian Army and the Battles for the Channel Ports, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Complications of legalizing cannabis 08.11.2017 11:40

Today, the Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Branding released the Adult Use Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Guidelines for Licensed Producers. Cam Battley, executive vice president of Aurora Cannabis Inc, joins to the show to chat more out this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uber Uber Uber! 08.11.2017 7:06

Uber cars will take flight by 2020...? What are your thoughts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill 62 challenged 07.11.2017 8:35

Cara Zwibel, General Counsel with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian couple denied adoption due to religion 07.11.2017 14:22

With Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms President and Calgary lawyer John Carpay: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Fly List Kids 07.11.2017 11:35

Canadian kids who share names with those on the no-fly list are fighting for the government to fix the problem. With father Sulemaan Ahmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secondary Suites... again 07.11.2017 9:54

With Jason Markusoff from Maclean's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The scope of religious freedoms when it comes to the Ktunaxa nation claim. 06.11.2017 14:53

With Executive Director and General Counsel for the Christian Legal Fellowship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paradise papers 06.11.2017 12:37

With the Toronto Star's Investigative Reporter Marco Chown Oved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LAWTON: Derek Fildebrandt 03.11.2017 16:06

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Latest jobless numbers for Alberta 03.11.2017 11:10

Trevor Tombe, associate professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, and Research Fellow, at the School of Public Policy, shared an interesting analysis of the latest jobless numbers for Alberta – is the recession truly over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oil tanker ban 03.11.2017 11:28

Martha Hall Findlay, president and CEO of the Canada West Foundation, joined the show to talk more about her article with the headline Oil tanker ban: Bill C-48 and environmental hypocrisy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the CTF thinks of Farkas' decision to forego his transition and pension allowances 02.11.2017 12:07

Spoiler alert: They are thrilled, with Colin Craig, Interim Alberta Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices