Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

Kris Beeby joins Rob on air to recount how he had a little chat with some bullies who were bothering his daughter, and wound up with assault charges,  More on the story here:  http://www.newstalk770.com/2017/03/14/195269/?sc_ref=facebook   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Marche, author of The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth About Men and Women in the 21st Century.  A chat about manhood, equality, the neo-patriarchy, and who is doing the dishes at your house.  http://www.stephenmarche.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just because it rhymes, doesn't mean it is a great thing to say. Minister Sarah Hoffman apologizes for her "sewer rats" comment in the house and chats about Alberta's move to ban paid plasma donations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard scientists say that some blinking lights or Fast Radio Bursts out in the universe just might be from aliens "sailing." Rob is joined by Professor Abraham Loeb, Frank N Naird Jr Professor of Science at Harvard.    More: http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a25609/fast-radio-bursts-alien-space-travel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob has author, social media commentator and writer for Buzz Feed Scaachi Koul in studio to chat about her first book, One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter http://scaachi.com/odwabdanotwm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U of C study has found that the bodychecking ban imposed in 2012 in pee wee hockey has made a drastic difference in reducing injuries.  Researcher Kathryn Schneider, Assistant Professor and clinician Scientist in the Spot Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary joins Rob.    http://globalnews.ca/news/3303740/body-checking-ban-in-pee-wee-means-fewer-concussions-u-of-c-study...

Last week police across Canada raided Cannabis Culture shops. Jodie and Marc Emery were arrested, they join Rob to chat about it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parks Canada has rejected the filming of a movie in Banff on the basis that it depicted an aboriginal gang leader which may be viewed as unfavourable. The actor playing that role, Canadian Icon Tom Jackson, joins Rob to share what he thinks of it.    http://globalnews.ca/news/3296096/parks-canada-rejects-movie-to-be-shot-in-banff-and-jasper-after-seeing-plot/     Learn more about your ad choices....

With U of A law prof Steven Penney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta government employees make 7.9% more than comparable private sector workers according to a new study from the Fraser Report. Rob is joined by Fraser Institute Director of Fiscal Studies Charles Lammam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police have been raiding "Cannabis Culture" marijuna dispensaries across the country yesterday and today. Dana Larsen, marijuana Activist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob is joined by Ali Rizvi, Author of "The Atheist Muslim: A Journey From Religion to Reason."   https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason/dp/1250094445   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The C.D. Howe institute has come out with a report showing how Daylight Savings Time affects energy consumption.  Rob is joined by C.D. Howe fellow-in-residence and PHD candidate in thew Department of Economics at the U of C, Blake Shaffer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the government cease providing support for private schools? Public Interest Alberta is recommending just that, Public Interest Alberta Board Chair Larry Booi joins Rob to explain why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob discusses mat leave and EI benefits with callers. Is the maximum EI allowance enough to encourage Canadians to procreate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Canadian study has seemingly showed a controversial MS therapy to be ineffective. Dr. Mark Freedman, Professor of Neurology at the University of Ottawa shares his thoughts.    http://globalnews.ca/news/3295904/controversial-liberation-therapy-treatment-not-effective-in-ms-patients-canadian-study/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two cases have been thrown out due to the rights of the suspected drunk driver being violated. Rob invites Ottawa Criminal Lawyer Solomon Friedman on air to chat about why it is important to defend rights of the accused, and for those accused to know their rights.    http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/police-violated-suspected-drunk-drivers-rights-by-weighing-her-during-breath-test-judge Lea...

A few last thoughts on the Red Pill controversy with International Women's Day tomorrow. Sophie Gregoire taking flack, Emma Watson taking flack, and Rob takes a caller.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Trottier, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Equality joins Rob to talk about why the Red Pill film is being screened tomorrow and what sort of issues men are facing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Reid, Columnist for the Daily Telegraph joins Rob to explain what the Red Pill Movement is about, what is in The Red Pill movie, and to chat about Men's Rights Activism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob chats about how Maxime Bernier seemingly unwittingly wandered into the "Red Pill" controversy with a meme this week as well as the connection of the Wildrose Party to the University Wildrose Association.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Burke is a Connecticut Attorney- and also a noted collector of rare comic books who is preparing to auction off his impressive collection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abacus Research and Equal Voice Canada have conducted a survey to see how Canadians feel about women in politics and if Canadians think that parity is forthcoming.  Grace Lore, Senior Researcher at Equal Voice Canada.  More: http://abacusdata.ca/finding-parity-canadian-opinions-about-women-in-politics/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of a house will a million dollars buy in different cities across Canada. Rob is joined by John Hripko from Royal Lepage Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob welcomes to the show Tom Nichols, Author of the Death of Expertise, professor at the Naval War College   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices