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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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Episodes

13 Reasons.... 28.04.2017 6:41

Producer Katie Thompson joins Rob on air to share some of her thoughts on the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about teen suicide 28.04.2017 18:29

The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has some school boards warning parents from allowing their children to watch it alone. Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and advocate joins Rob to share her thoughts on the program, and how much teen suicide is discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenney in the polls 28.04.2017 9:55

Kenney may not be helping the standing of the PC party. Quito MaggiPresident of Mainstreet research, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex-selective abortions in Canada? 27.04.2017 11:13

Some parts of India have a high prevalence of sex-selective abortions. Does this follow new immigrants to Canada? Some Indian women seem to be giving birth to more boys than girls. Susitha Wanagaratne co-authored a study about the issue, she is a post-doctoral research fellow at St. Michael's Hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Fire 27.04.2017 17:31

Three Fort McMurray firefighters join Rob to chat about their book, "Into The Fire" detailing their experience dealing with the beast. https://www.amazon.ca/Into-Fire-Fight-Save-McMurray-ebook/dp/B01MY695EV/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1493327682&sr=1-1&keywords=into+the+fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAFTA 27.04.2017 15:05

What can Trump legally do to NAFTA? What happens if the States pull out? Why is free trade important? With International Trade Attorney Scott Lincicome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout of O'leary's exit and what is next in the conservative race 27.04.2017 17:43

With AM 640 host Matt Gurney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decriminalize all drugs 26.04.2017 13:55

Donald Macpherson Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions Simon Fraser University says drug controls are failing us. Time for a new approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAFTA, lumber, trade, and Oleary drops out 26.04.2017 19:07

With David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Mewes 25.04.2017 17:28

The Calgary Expo is this weekend! Jason Mewes, Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob, and more joins Rob ahead of his appearance in Calgary this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obesity as a chronic disease 25.04.2017 17:32

The Canadian Obesity Network says it is time to recognize obesity as a disease in order to improve supports. Dr. Arya Sharma with the Canadian Obesity Network, Chair in Obesity Research and Management joins Rob to chat about how obesity behaves like a chronic disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Saddledome is just not enough for our purposes... 25.04.2017 3:47

Caller Jerry calls in and shares his viewpoint that the Saddledome "busting at the seams" and the need for a new arena ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken King on Plan B 25.04.2017 20:27

Ken King in studio with Rob chatting about the Victoria Park Option- or "Plan B" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada just can't make immunization targets- Why? 24.04.2017 13:07

Colin Busby, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe institute joins Rob on air to chat about the immunization targets that Canada, and Alberta simply can't seem to it. His piece here: https://www.cdhowe.org/intelligence-memos/colin-busby-who-blame-insufficient-vaccination-coverage-among-canadian-children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it so hard to revoke a license, even after killing someone 24.04.2017 22:22

National Post Columnist Chris Selley joins Rob on air to chat about driving in Canada, and how Canada deals with those who drive dangerously. You can read his piece here http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/chris-selley-if-driving-is-a-privilege-why-is-it-so-hard-to-revoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plan B on a new arena 21.04.2017 12:21

A report is expected this Monday with details of what a Victoria Park Arena could look like in Calgary. Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joins Rob to chat about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young women as the "breadwinners" of the family 21.04.2017 12:00

An increasing number of young women are out earning their partners, how is this making them feel? Ashley Ford, Editors feature of Refinery 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inescapability of the Carbon Tax 21.04.2017 13:32

A new paper says that the Carbon tax is coming, we better get used to it- and be smart about it. Denis McConaghy, former Executive Vice-President of Corporate Development at TransCanada Corporation. Previously, he was Executive Vice-President, Pipeline Strategy and Development. You can see his paper here: http://bit.ly/2od0ZBY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The catholic school system and the constitution 21.04.2017 14:17

How a ruling in Saskatchewan stating that non-catholic students will not be funded in catholic schools next year could affect Catholic Schools in Alberta. Luke Fevin, co-founder of APUPIL (Albertan Parents for Unbiased Public Inclusive Learning.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaping, harm reduction and Bill S-5 21.04.2017 17:09

David Sweanor, expert on tobacco policy and public health joins Rob to chat about vaping in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is 420 21.04.2017 10:48

Rob talks all things 420. Myths and legalizing marijuana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotland... a province of Canada? 20.04.2017 10:51

Rob talks to Canadian author Ken McGoogan about why Scotland should be a Canadian province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marijuana talks 20.04.2017 11:46

Rob talks with Professor Anindya Sen, from the University of Waterloo, about privatizing marijuana sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world post smart phones 20.04.2017 12:37

Rob chats with Matt Weinberger, tech reporter with Business Insider, about what our world will look like post smart phones. ... it is hard to believe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who really pays corporate income tax? 20.04.2017 14:48

Rob chats with Ken McKenzie, Professor of Economics and Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the U of C, about his report released today. They discuss who is really paying for corporate income tax? And who pays the most when corporate taxes go up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices