Brian Crombie Radio Hour

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Brian Iselin about the state of the war in Ukraine. Brian Iselin, the founder of the European Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers, discusses the war in Ukraine, Russian drone incidents, and technological advancements in war. Russia is facing significant military decline and is unlikely to sustain its current military efforts past 2026...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Beth Sturdevant about Charlie Kirk and a “firestorm” of vocal and aggressive comments her posts about him generated on her social media. She posted about Charlie Kirk and his reputation on social media and was surprised at friends that Un-friended her and the many positive but also many negative responses she received. She has historically been “...

Tonight on the Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Anna Paluzzi about Rewirement (her term for redefining yourself in retirement) and networking. Anna contributed a chapter to the bestselling book about networking: The Ripple Effect authored by David Tsubouchi and Marc Keeley. She held numerous senior positions at Metrolinx, Northern Telecom, Canadian Tire and board roles. 

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Nic Marks about his new book:  HAPPINESS IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS. Nic is a statistician, speaker, and author who shows that happiness isn’t a feel-good extra—it’s a powerful performance multiplier. His research reveals that happier employees are more engaged, more innovative, and 20–30% more productive. They also stay longer, with unhappy teams fac...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Kim Wright and Sabrina Nanji. A panel featuring Kim Wright of Wright Strategies and Sabrina Nanji of Queen’s Park Observer analyzes the Ontario Liberal leadership review and Bonnie Crombie’s resignation. Bonnie secured just 57% support, meeting the threshold to stay but falling well short of expectations. Wright argues that any result beginning w...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Andrew Fox. Andrew is a foreign affairs expert and former British airborne army officer. He discusses the recent Jerusalem attacks, the UN, and the future of the Middle East. With extensive experience in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine, he shares insights on modern warfare, disinformation, and the shifting dynamics of global conflict. His PhD research...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Dan McCarthy and Murray Simser. Dan  and Murray highlight the alarming rise of youth unemployment in their article Generation At Risk: Youth Jobs And Canada’s Economic Future. Statistics Canada reports this summer’s job market for returning students is the 3rd worst since 1976, with unemployment for students reaching 18% and some youth groups nea...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Dr. Thomas Verney, a clinical psychologist and author, about the complex crisis facing men today, emphasizing that while not all men are affected equally, many are struggling with identity issues and joblessness, particularly young men without formal education or specialized skills. Together they discuss the debate around toxic masculinity and th...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Sabrina Nanji, founder of the Queens Park Observer newsletter, about her publication's success as a one-woman operation that provides a mix of credible analysis and gossip, attracting readers across the political spectrum.  Their discussion covers Doug Ford's rising popularity in Ontario, his political strategies, and the upcoming Ontario Liberal...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Dani DePetrillo of Right at HomeCanada about our coming tsunami of Seniors and how we will care for them. In the next ten years the number of Canadians over 80 will increase by 50%, in twenty years, it will double.  This interview focuses on discussing home care services provided by Right at Home Canada, with Dani sharing her expertise as Chief O...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Jack Siegel, a prominent lawyer in Toronto, who shares his experiences with Ken Dryden and provides a tribute to Ken Dryden who passed last week. Jack met Ken in 2004 when he became the Liberal Party candidate in his riding. Jack notes Ken's unique ability to connect with people, particularly children, and described chairing Ken's 2005-2006 elect...

Tonight on the Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews George Smitherman about the Liberal Leadership review at the convention this weekend. Together they discuss leadership, organization and what it takes to win. George is one of Canada’s most distinctive and impactful politicians in the past decades. He is a former Canadian politician and broadcaster. He represented the provincial riding of Toronto...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Graham and Monika Burwise about relationships. The interview dives into the intersection of personal growth and relationships, revealing why so many people struggle to form lasting, fulfilling connections. They unpack the myths, fantasies, and misunderstandings that create conflict, co-dependency, and disappointment, and highlight how relationshi...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Dan Donovan, Publisher and Editor of Ottawa Life Magazine. They discuss what Carney needs to do for his fall, and fast. Brian closes with his own seven point plan for the Carney government this fall.  Dan Donovan is also a former political staffer, stand up comedian and an excellent writer. We discuss various concerns about Canada's current chall...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brianinterviews Elena Davlikanova and Sgt. Yevheniy Malik to discuss if Putin wants peace? Sgt. Yevheniy Malik is a veteran of Ukraine’s 36th Marine Brigade and Elena Davlikanova is a senior fellow at the Sahaidachnyi Security Centre and the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). Elena covers recent Russian strikes on civilians, including a deadly missile an...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Jon Allen, a former Canadian ambassador to Israel 2006 to 2010. He discusses the two-state solution as the only viable option for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Jon expresses hope that with proper leadership and compromise on long-standing issues, a two-state solution could still be achieved. He shares historical examples of seemingly i...

Brian Crombie is joined by Olga Donchenko who is a luxury real estate professional with Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes. She sold her first home at just 18, and since then has built a career spanning over 20 years, helping everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned developers. With a master’s in Economics from the University of Toronto and a background consulting for the Ministry of Health, she...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews James Burton, Founder and Managing Director of Percy Ellis, a Purpose-Built Rental development company, about the current real estate market and two interesting projects he is currently developing in Leslieville.  James discusses the current state of the real estate market, particularly focusing on purpose-built rentals with some commentary on pr...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Steven Moore about Ukraine, the Russian progress on the front and the current chances for peace. Their chat focuses on Steven's experience living in Ukraine since the early days of the Russian invasion, including his background in Republican politics and decision to leave his job to support Ukraine. Together they discuss Ukraine's military progre...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Peter Copeland about his article: “For young men who believe in sexual difference and healthy masculinity, being conservative is an act of defiance.” Peter is the deputy director of the McDonald Laurie Institute and discusses his article on young men who believe in sexual difference and healthy masculinity being conservative as an act of defiance...

Tonight The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Eric Katz about our Immigration system in Canada. Together they explore delays in processing, the balance between skilled workers and humanitarian cases, and how infrastructure, housing, and healthcare struggles impact immigration targets.  Eric shares insights into Canada’s handling of permanent residents, refugees, and international students inclu...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Roberta Tevlin about the need for Electoral Reform. This week Brian has interviewed a former Premier, a former Dean and expert on Innovation and a conservative PR expert. Today he interviews a party member who is convinced the biggest issue is our first past the post electoral system.  Roberta Tevlin, a retired physics teacher and political newco...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews innovation expert Wendy Cukier about AI and innovation. Dr. Wendy Cukier, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Founder of the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Academic Director of WEKH and the Future Skills Centre, brings her expertise as co-author of the bestseller Innova...

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Stephen Adler of National Pubic Relations and a conservative about his article on: “Leadership review is a defining test for Ontario Liberals”. Stephen is the Senior Director of National Pubic Relations and discusses the upcoming Liberal Party convention in Ontario and the required leadership review vote that follows every convention or election....

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews David Peterson. David is a former Premier of Ontario, who 40 years ago ended a 42-year Tory dynasty. He reflects on his leadership journey, the qualities that define strong leaders, and his commitment to national unity during his tenure. David analyzes how politics has evolved, noting the impact of media changes and shifting public tolerance of l...