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Roy Green’s resume is outstanding. He is a three time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada’s most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy’s show has been cited by Canada’s parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians. You can also listen to the Roy Green Show live on these stations: Global News Radio 640 Toronto, 980 CFPL L...

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First-hand memories of the Civil Rights movement, Tougher sentences for drunk driving, Developments in the Barry and Honey Sherman homicide investigation 03.02.2018 1:03:30

The Roy Green Show "Why are we still fighting certain veterans groups in court? Because they're asking for more than we are able to give right now." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said those words during his town hall in Edmonton on Thursday. He was referring to the Equitas lawsuit, which sought to restore and protect disability pensions and benefits for veterans but was struck down late last yea...

Beauties and the Beast - February 3, 2018 03.02.2018 20:23

The weekly Beauties and The Beast segment. Why is the Canadian government fighting veterans groups in court? What can we do as voters, to affect change? And other tough topics from the week. Guests: Catherine Swift Michelle Simson Linda Leatherdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals - One of nine African American students who took part in the integration of an all-white school in Arkansas in 1957 03.02.2018 20:06

***Contains sensitive language.***As Black History Month begins, race and racial issues are at the core of a great deal of unrest in the world. Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, icon of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, shares memories of being one of nine African American students who took part in the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, despite facing armed members of the National...

Markita Kaulius and Alberta Conservative MP Michael Cooper - Petition demanding tougher sentencing for drunk drivers 03.02.2018 5:56

After Markita Kaulius lost her 22-year-old daughter to a drunk driver who served next to no time in prison, she formed the national Families for Justice Organization. Kaulius and Alberta Conservative MP Michael Cooper have launched a national petition demanding tougher sentencing for anyone who takes a life while driving under the influence. Guests: Markita Kaulius, from British Columbia Alberta...

Desiree and her husband Dave - Chronic pain is making life unbearable for a former athlete and mother of three 03.02.2018 16:08

Desiree is a former athlete, a mother of three and a chronic pain patient in the United States. Although she was functioning well on opioid medication, her prescription was recently cut dramatically and the pain has destroyed her ability to cope. Desiree says she plans to take her own life because the pain is unbearable. Guest: Desiree and her husband Dave(Photo: Toby Talbot/The Canadian Press/A...

Simon Little - B.C. Liberals elect new leader today 03.02.2018 7:07

B.C. Liberals will find out who their new leader is today, following a tense leadership battle to replace former premier Christy Clark. Guest: Simon Little, political reporter with Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver(Photo: Global B.C.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist - "Cousin claiming Sherman deaths murder-suicide fails lie detector" and "Cops found man tied up on accused serial killer's bed: Source" 03.02.2018 14:14

Roy is joined by Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington, who has written about a number of compelling stories recently. Some of his columns have covered the latest developments in the homicide investigation into the deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman, as well as accused serial killer Bruce McArthur and how Toronto police allegedly found a man tied up on a bed in McArthur’s apartment when he was arres...

More from callers on the federal government's treatment of veterans 03.02.2018 7:23

Roy asks callers – why is Trudeau so quick to send money to the United Nations and other countries but when Canada’s wounded veterans ask for enough to live on, they're "asking for too much?"Roy also plays part of a Global News Edmonton interview with the veteran who challenged Trudeau during the town hall in Edmonton.(Photo: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Callers on why Trudeau will spend money on other countries but not on Canadian veterans 03.02.2018 14:18

Roy asks callers – why is Trudeau so quick to send money to the United Nations and other countries but when Canada’s wounded veterans ask for enough to live on, they're "asking for too much?"(Photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major Mark Campbell and Don Sorochan – Equitas lawsuit heads to Supreme Court of Canada 03.02.2018 20:20

"Why are we still fighting certain veterans groups in court? Because they're asking for more than we are able to give right now." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said those words during his town hall in Edmonton on Thursday. He was referring to the Equitas lawsuit, which sought to restore and protect disability pensions and benefits for veterans but was struck down late last year. Now the veterans a...

What is it like to fight ISIS? How is sexual harassment addressed in politics? Are teachers now facing greater dangers on the job? 28.01.2018 1:16:23

The Roy Green Show A new survey released by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario shows that 70% of union members who responded have seen or experienced violent incidents. In some elementary schools in Waterloo, Ontario, some teachers are wearing Kevlar to class. What’s going on? Guest: Jeff Pelich, vice president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Waterloo Region - Inc...

Dalal Abdi - Members of the International Yazidi community challenge Liberal MPs 28.01.2018 19:33

Members of the international Yazidi community are speaking out against Liberal Members of Parliament who voted to welcome ISIS terrorists back to Canada, while the Trudeau government only permitted 1,200 of the 200,000 displaced Yazidi people to come to Canada. Meanwhile Canada’s parliament unanimously agreed that the Yazidis are victims of genocidal attack by ISIS. Guest: Dalal Abdi, Yazidi Human...

Hanna Bohman - Fought ISIS on the front lines & the focus of the award winning documentary "Fear Us Women" 28.01.2018 20:07

Canadian Hanna Bohman joined an all-female Kurdish military unit and engaged in fighting ISIS on the front lines. Recently, ISIS has posted messages online calling for her capture, rape and murder. Guest: Hanna Bohman, focus of the award winning documentary "Fear Us Women"(Photo: Behind the scenes photo from "Fear Us Women", as found on the film's official website) Learn more about your ad choices...

Callers on whether or not sexual misconduct allegations should be anonymous or not 28.01.2018 9:31

Roy asks callers - should women who accuse men (or men who accuse women) of sexual misconduct remain anonymous?(Photo: Screenshot from a Government of Ontario video about sexual harassment) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise Mills - A political communications adviser weighs in on sexual misconduct allegations in Canadian politics 28.01.2018 30:32

Last week, the leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct. Shortly after, a Liberal federal cabinet minister also resigned due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Yesterday, former Liberal MP Michelle Simson told Roy that political parties warn women MPs during orientation to figuratively “keep your elbows up”. She added that if you were...

Marvin Ross - Chronic pain patients struggling against opioid stigma 28.01.2018 9:20

Increasing amounts of chronic pain patients are having their long-standing prescriptions ripped away from them. Now, some doctors are rebelling against the guidelines that are restricting them from properly treating their patients. Meanwhile, other chronic pain sufferers are turning to street dealers, and others are taking their lives. Guests: Marvin Ross, medical writer and publisher, wrote a co...

Callers on violence in classrooms (continued) 28.01.2018 12:26

Roy asks callers if they're teachers who have experienced violence in the classroom or if they're concerned parents of children who might be experiencing this violence on a first-person basis.(Photo: Steve Ruark/The Associated Press, File) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callers on violence in classrooms 28.01.2018 5:50

Roy asks callers if they're teachers who have experienced violence in the classroom or if they're concerned parents of children who might be experiencing this violence on a first-person basis.(Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Pelich - Elementary school teachers in Ontario experiencing violence in the classroom 28.01.2018 15:32

A new survey released by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario shows that 70% of union members who responded have seen or experienced violent incidents. In some elementary schools in Waterloo, Ontario, some teachers are wearing Kevlar to class. What’s going on? Guest: Jeff Pelich, vice president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Waterloo Region(Photo: Ian Waldie/Getty Imag...

How can you address workplace harassment? How should anonymous sexual misconduct accusations be treated? And why is Joshua Boyle facing new charges? 27.01.2018 1:14:26

The Roy Green Show Both Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown and former federal Liberal cabinet minister Kent Hehr have been anonymously accused of sexual misconduct. What happens when anonymous allegations lead to public condemnation? Guest: Jeff Manishen, former Ontario Crown Attorney, now criminal law specialist and partner at Ross McBride in Hamilton - Joshua Boyle...

Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast 27.01.2018 20:11

Roy and the Beauties chat about the latest sexual harassment and assault allegations in the Canadian political sphere and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s excuse for not meeting to discuss NAFTA with President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson(Photo: Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Lt. Col. Steve Day 27.01.2018 20:07

How might Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “Welcome Home” policy for ISIS terrorists put Canadians at risk? Guest: Lt. Col. Steve Day, former commanding officer of Canada's elite counter terrorism Special Forces unit JTF2(Photo: The Canadian Press/Associated Press, militant website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2, Segment 4 - Callers 27.01.2018 6:55

Roy asks callers if men are being unfairly judged or if women are finally receiving some justice for the sexual harassment and assaults they've suffered in silence.(Photo: Nadia Stewart/Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2, Segment 3 - Lior Samfiru 27.01.2018 14:52

Are women right to be concerned and hesitate to point fingers at their bosses or co-workers after being victims of harassment and/or assault? Some women wait years to come forward and are frequently challenged because of this. What services are available to anyone who might be suffering from workplace harassment that can allow them to come forward sooner without fear of retribution? Guest: Lior...

Hour 2, Segment 2 - Michelle Simson 27.01.2018 7:07

Michelle Simson was a Liberal MP and seatmate to Justin Trudeau during Question Period. What did she personally witness and experience, as far as harassment in Canada’s parliament is concerned? Guest: Michelle Simson, former Liberal MP, member of this show’s Saturday afternoon Beauties and the Beast panel(Photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...