Brian Crombie Radio Hour

Brian interviews Greg Vezina. Greg is the leader of the None of the Above Direct Democracy (NOTA) Party, originally a conservative and a candidate, then a Green Party organizer and a candidate who then became a liberal activist. He’s been involved in three parties and in all three levels of government. Always fighting for equal time at debates and for proportional representation, referendum and re...

Brian interviews Aled ab Iorwerth. Aled joined CMHC as the Deputy Chief Economist in 2016, previously had a 15-year career at Finance Canada, in various research and analysis roles that included secondments to Environment Canada and the Council of Canadian Academies. He holds a PhD in Economics from Western University and master’s degrees in European and International Relations and Economics. Aled...

Brian interviews Murray Simser. Murray is the founder and CEO of CITIZN, Democracy's Social Network. A serial entrepreneur trained in Silicon Valley and a Microsoft alumnus, Murray’s first passion was politics—his dream was to work in Parliament. But Silicon Valley called, and instead of becoming Prime Minister, he built a career as an entrepreneur. His two worlds collided again as democracy began...

Brian interviews Peter Biro. Peter is the Founder and President of SECTION 1. He is a passionate advocate for democracy, civil liberties, human rights, civic engagement, wildlife conservation and animal welfare. He is a lawyer, educator, writer, businessman and community leader and is Chief Executive Officer of Newcon Optik, a world leader in the design and manufacture of electro-optic equipment....

Brian speaks with Nabeel K. Khan. Nabeel is the President of North Vista and the Immigration Research Specialist on matters pertaining to Canadian Immigration law and regulations. Mr. Khan is a graduate of CSIC e-academy. He was granted a license to practice immigration law under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Nabeel Khan talks about the immigration situation in Canada tod...

Brian interviews Jessica Meier. Jessica is a driven, passionate, committed and well-rounded professional. She is the founder of Breaking the Chain which is her motivational speaking business for over a decade and is now most recently the President of Breaking the Chain Realty Inc as a newly licensed Real Estate agent in the Niagara Region. Jessica Meier talks about Breaking the Chain, how she brok...

Brian interviews Laura Targownik. Laura is an associate professor of medicine and director of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Toronto. “I am also a woman who, nearly a quarter-century ago, embarked on a journey to transform my appearance, my body and my life. My goal: to be seen and accepted as a woman in society, and enjoy the legal right to be recognized as s...

Brian interviews Daniel Foch. Daniel is a housing expert and the host of the Canadian Real Estate Podcast. We discuss the condo crash, increased listings, assignment sales, will this spread to single family homes and generational inequity..? Daniel Foch talks about the current state of the housing market in the GTA.

Brian interviews William Pellerin. William is a partner in the international trade group. He has extensive experience litigating and advising on international trade law matters and disputes and is one of the very few private practice lawyers in Canada to have argued before the WTO Appellate Body and dispute settlement panels. William litigates trade remedy matters regularly; he has successfully ac...

Brian interviews Phillip Richardson. Phillip is a veteran property executive and educator, and has led global teams in developing iconic commercial projects across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. As the author of "Tough Resilience Smart Agility", Phillip connects ancient engineering feats with modern business challenges. His research highlights innovations from ancient Greek, Roman, and...

Brian speaks with Dr Jack Mintz. Dr. Mintz is a world-renowned economist, academic & public policy analyst widely sought after by governments, businesses and non-profit organizations. As the President’s Fellow of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary he researches, builds capacity, and provides leadership specific to tax, financial regulatory and urban policy programs. “Onta...

Brian hosts a panel discussion about the Ontario Provincial Election with Kim Wright and Nokha Dakroub. Kim Wright of Wright Strategies is regularly sought after for her political analysis, expertise in municipal affairs, and her perspectives as a long time New Democrat strategist. Kim regularly appears as a political commentator and strategist on many of Canada’s public affairs programs. She is a...

Brian hosts a panel discussion about the Ontario Provincial election with: Laura Babcock, Marc Kealey, and Rob Davis. Laura Babcock has a passion for people, politics and progress. Proud Mom, advocate for social justice, traveller, owner of powergroup.ca and host of the "O Show". Marc Kealey is liberal, President of K&A Inc., a Canadian public policy, research and management consultancy that h...

Brian interviews Hendrik Brakel. Hendrik is a Director in the Federal Practice at Sussex Strategy Group. Previously, he spent 5 years on Parliament Hill, first as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition and later he was promoted to Director of Policy and Parliamentary Affairs. Before politics, Hendrik served as the Chief Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He...

Brian interviews Martin Buckland. Martin is one of the world’s leading Executive Career Management Practitioners. He holds multiple designations in resume writing and coaching and specializes at the Senior Manager level and above and those who aspire to be business leaders. Martin Buckland talks about the Jobs Market in 2025 given concerns about Trump tariffs, job losses and layoffs and possible r...

Brian interviews Dennis Mills. Dennis is a former politician elected from Toronto-Danforth for 16 years as MP, worked in Pierre Trudeau’s PMO office and has been involved in Liberal politics and campaigns his whole life. He also was and is a successful businessman. Dennis Mills talks tonight about the Liberal leadership campaign and his endorsement of Chrystia Freeland and why. We also discuss the...

Brian speaks with Bryan Evans and Maria Rio. Bryan Evans is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University, and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Ontario office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Maria Rio is the CEO of Further Together Fundraising. She has over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit sector, ad...

Brian interviews Eric Lombardi. Eric stands at the forefront of urban development and advocacy as the founder and president of More Neighbours Toronto, a volunteer organization committed to ending the housing crisis. Professionally, he specializes in strategy management consulting in the finance and technology sectors. Eric Lombardi talks about his article “It’s time to make the Liberal Party libe...

Brian interviews Dr Ruby Dhalla. Ruby is a Canadian politician, businesswoman, and former Member of Parliament (MP). She was first elected in 2004 and served three terms as a Liberal MP, representing the riding of Brampton—Springdale in Ontario. During her time in office, Dr Dhalla was known for her advocacy on issues such as immigration, health care, and women's rights. Since 2011, Dr Dhalla has...

Brian interviews Leanne Monaghan. Leanne has defeated cancer, mitigated problems like thyroid, menopausal issues and she personally knows how hard aging can be physically, mentally and emotionally. Determined to overcome cancer, she supported conventional medicine with a healthy living approach. She's embraced clean eating, hydrotherapy, intermittent fasting and exercise to support her recovery. S...

Brian interviews Sheila Copps. Sheila is a prominent Canadian politician and public figure who served as deputy prime minister in Jean Chrétien's Liberal government. Known for her dynamic and outspoken nature, she was a key member of the "Rat Pack," a group of young, energetic Liberal MPs who gained notoriety in the 1980s for their sharp criticisms of the opposition. Over the course of her politic...

Brian interviews George Smitherman. George is a former Canadian politician and broadcaster. He represented the provincial riding of Toronto Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1999 to 2010, when he resigned to contest the mayoralty of Toronto in the 2010 municipal election. He is is one of Canada’s most distinctive and impactful politicians in the past decades. George Smitherman wil...

Brian interviews Heather Exner-Pirot. Heather is the Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada, and a Research Advisor to the Indigenous Resource Network. Heather Exner-Pirot talks about Alberta and Canada’s different responses to Trump tariffs. Listen to a poignant debate on energy, trade, infrastr...

Brian interviews Jim Stanford. Jim is a Canadian economist and founder of the Progressive Economics Forum. He holds a master's degree in economics from Cambridge University and a doctorate from the New School for Social Research. We discuss Trump, tariffs, trade wars, leadership and the future of Canada.

Brian welcomes on two guests. First is Andy O’Brien. Andy is a highly regarded performance coach and health expert who has worked with professional athletes across various sports, including the NHL and the Olympics. With decades of experience optimizing performance and recovery, Andy brings cutting-edge insights into health, fitness, and nutrition. Recently, he launched Cizzle Brands and CWENCH Hy...