Brian Crombie Radio Hour

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for a timely conversation on Saskatchewan’s growing importance in Canada’s economy and its strategic role in the global commodity landscape. While national attention often focuses on Alberta, the discussion highlights why Saskatchewan stands out as one of the most resou...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie explores a central question shaping today’s cultural and social landscape: in an increasingly fragmented world, what still brings people together? The show begins with Eurovision expert Dean Vuletic, who breaks down the Eurovision Song Contest as more than just a music competition. He explains how it functions as a powerful blend of cul...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie is joined by Dr. John Cappucci, President and Vice Chancellor of Assumption University, for a timely and wide-ranging conversation on faith, ethics, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The discussion centres on Pope Leo XIV’s landmark encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Show, host Brian Crombie speaks with award-winning Canadian author Mike Poliwoda about his new non-fiction book, The Performed Man: When Financial Responsibility Becomes Identity. The conversation explores what happens when responsibility stops being something a person does and instead becomes who they are. Poliwoda examines how many men—and providers more broa...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie is joined by Aaron Clopton, PhD in organizational behavior and sport management, for a thought-provoking conversation about the deeper role of sports in society. While stadiums and arenas are often seen as places of entertainment, this discussion explores a bigger idea: sports are powerful engines of community building, identity, and social...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian closes the show with a powerful commentary titled “Canada’s Problem.” Stepping back from the daily headlines, Brian examines a deeper national question: how can a country with so many advantages feel increasingly stuck? Canada possesses extraordinary strengths — vast natural resources, political stability, educated citizens, energy abundance, and st...

Brian Crombie is joined by Kari Norman of Desjardins to examine Canada’s housing affordability crisis. The discussion focuses on rising home prices in major cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, and the growing gap between established asset owners and younger Canadians struggling to enter the market. Topics include development charges, taxation, zoning and land constraints, immigration pressures,...

Brian Crombie interviews Stéphane Dion for a wide-ranging conversation on Alberta separatism, national unity, and the future of Canada. Drawing on his experience as the architect of the Clarity Act, Dion explains why Quebec nationalism and Alberta separatism represent fundamentally different political movements, and why separation could carry significant economic, political, and investment risks f...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie explores two powerful conversations about freedom — one rooted in exploration and connection to nature, and the other in emotional self-respect and personal sovereignty. In Part 1, Brian is joined by filmmaker Alison Reid to discuss her acclaimed documentary The Art of Adventure, which tells the remarkable story of legendary wildlife artist...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie is joined by leading economists Don Drummond and Parisa Mahboubi for a major discussion about Canada’s slowing economy, falling immigration targets, and deepening productivity crisis. The episode begins with an examination of Canada’s post-pandemic immigration reset and why the federal government reduced immigration levels after years of rap...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian Crombie is joined by Jeanne Milne and Erin Waite for an in-depth discussion on the growing conversation around Alberta separatism and the broader political tensions reshaping Canada. The panel examines why increasing numbers of Albertans are expressing frustration with Ottawa, the role Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP government are playing...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie is joined by Charles Burton for a wide-ranging discussion on the rapidly evolving geopolitical struggle between the United States and China — and what it could mean for Canada and the global order. The conversation begins with President Donald Trump’s recent visit to China and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reference to the “Thucydides Trap”...

On this Victoria Day episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie presents a special themed broadcast exploring Canadian identity, leadership, and the long-term consequences of political and economic inaction. In Part 1, he is joined by Daniel Dorman for a discussion on Canadian patriotism and how the country’s founding balance between British institutional moderation and American-style libert...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, the conversation explores two timely and thought-provoking themes shaping modern life: the impact of technology on young people and the importance of community leadership. The first segment examines the growing “digital crisis” facing children and teens, as smartphones, social media, and AI increasingly dominate attention and influence development. The di...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie is joined by Bill Fatsis (Vasilios Fatsis)—retired Justice of the Peace, former federal candidate, community leader, and author of Not Looking for Trouble—for a powerful conversation on immigration, identity, politics, and the meaning of multiculturalism in Canada. Bill shares his remarkable journey from being born during the Greek Civi...

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Dr. Steven Nagy, professor of politics and international studies at International Christian University in Tokyo, about the rapidly evolving relationship between the United States and China — and what it means for Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. The conversation explores America’s strengths in AI and innovation, China’s economic and d...

On today’s episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, we explore two deeply human themes: the future of brain health and the emotional foundations of relationships. Dr. Thomas Verny joins the show to discuss Alzheimer’s, dementia, aging, and emerging research into brain function, including new approaches to early detection and cognitive health preservation. In the closing commentary, the conversation shif...

Brian Crombie is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, for a wide-ranging conversation on the demographic forces reshaping Canada — and what they mean for housing, immigration, and the country’s future. They explore Canada’s aging population, declining birth rate, and slowing population growth despite high immigration. The discussion also looks at rising public concerns around im...

In this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie explores the power of communication, trust, and leadership in a rapidly changing world. The show is divided into two thought-provoking conversations that examine how influence and leadership are evolving across politics, business, and society. In Part 1, Brian is joined by PR consultant and communications strategist Edward Israel-Ayide,...

This Thursday on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with Eugene Lang — former senior federal official and professor at Queen’s University — for a candid conversation about one of Canada’s biggest and least discussed challenges: Why does Canada struggle to execute, even when it knows exactly what needs to be done? The problem, Lang argues, is not a lack of ideas or strategy. It’s the instituti...

This Wednesday on The Brian Crombie Hour, two powerful conversations explore how technology is reshaping both our institutions and our humanity. In Part One, Brian is joined by Daniel Zborovski, President of Hudson Technology, for a timely discussion on the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. As AI-powered threats become more sophisticated, organizations face new vulnerabilities that go far b...

This Tuesday on The Brian Crombie Hour, we explore a defining contradiction in Canada today: Why are Canadians increasingly anxious about the economy — while remaining relatively confident in political leadership? In Part One, Brian is joined by veteran pollster John Wright for an in-depth conversation about the national mood and the forces shaping Canadian public opinion. The data tells a fascina...

This Monday on The Brian Crombie Hour, we examine how the war in Ukraine is reshaping the global energy landscape — and what it reveals about Canada’s ability to lead in a world hungry for secure energy. In Part One, Brian is joined by Peter Dickinson to discuss Russia’s scaled-back Victory Day celebrations, Ukraine’s growing advantage in drone warfare, and the strategic targeting of Russian energ...

Everyone dreams of backing the next billion-dollar startup—the unicorn that changes everything. But what if that dream is more illusion than reality? On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with angel investor and author Henry Fiorillo for a candid, unfiltered conversation about what really happens in early-stage investing. Drawing from experience with over 80 startup investment...

What if the very traits that made you successful are the same ones holding you back? On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with Gary Mitchell—author of The AND Approach—to explore why highly intelligent, highly trained professionals often struggle to build great businesses. In Part 1, the conversation begins with a hard truth: expertise can become a constraint. Many profession...