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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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Hour 2, Segments 1 and 2 - Lt. Col. Steve Day 05.11.2017 20:06

Earlier this week, New York City experienced a major terrorist attack. Sayfullo Saipov drove a rental truck into cyclists, killing 8 people. He is in custody, and is showing no remorse. How is it that people can be convinced to commit such violent acts of hatred for groups like ISIS? Guest: Lt. Col. Steve Day, former Commanding Officer of Canada's national counter terrorism special forces, unit J...

Hour 1, Segment 4 - Callers 05.11.2017 7:45

In light of the CATO Institute's new survey on political correctness, Roy asks callers to state their controversial opinions.(Photo: Dan Honda/East Bay Times via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1, Segment 3 - Callers 05.11.2017 13:35

In light of the CATO Institute's new survey on political correctness, Roy asks callers to state their controversial opinions.(Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - Dr. Emily Ekins 05.11.2017 20:02

A new survey from the CATO Institute shows that 71% of Americans feel that political correctness has silenced important issues needed to be discussed in society. 58% have political views they're afraid to share in the current political climate. Guest: Emily Ekins, author of the CATO Institute study, “The Cato 2017 Free Speech and Tolerance Survey”(Photo: Thinkstock) Learn more about your ad choice...

How safe are Canadian transport trucks? What is happening with M-103? How can pleading ignorance excuse a crime? 04.11.2017 1:02:05

The Roy Green Show A massive crash on Ontario's Highway 400 earlier this week has brought attention to the issue of transport truck safety. Guest: Steve Foxcroft, Vice-President of Fluke Transport in Hamilton, Ontario-Dr. Zuhdi Jasser was invited to the Canadian parliament to speak about M103 before the House of Commons heritage committee. He says implementing M103 would naturally result in many h...

Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast 04.11.2017 20:18

Roy and the Beauties chat about some of the stories affecting Canadians during the past week, including finance minister Bill Morneau and his ongoing conflict of interest saga. Guests: Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson(Photo: Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Scott Newark 04.11.2017 20:07

There has been a drastic increase recently in the number of male celebrities who are facing allegations of sexual harassment, assault and abuse. Meanwhile, an Ottawa court found a husband not guilty of sexually assaulting his wife because the man – part of an arranged marriage in Gaza – honestly believed he had the right to intercourse with his Palestinian wife whenever he wanted. What kind of mes...

Hour 2, Segment 4 - Callers 04.11.2017 5:59

Roy asks callers - does Dr. Jasser’s critique of M103 make him an extremist? Or is this a case of supporters of the motion refusing to tolerate anyone who challenges M103?(Photo: Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2, Segment 3 - Callers 04.11.2017 15:17

Roy asks callers - does Dr. Jasser’s critique of M103 make him an extremist? Or is this a case of supporters of the motion refusing to tolerate anyone who challenges M103?(Photo: Thinkstock) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2, Segment 1 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser 04.11.2017 14:50

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser was invited to the Canadian parliament to speak about M103 before the House of Commons heritage committee. He says implementing M103 would naturally result in many harms and unintended consequences. Liberal MP Arif Virani called Dr. Jasser an "extremist" because of his criticism of the motion. Guest: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, former U.S...

Hour 1, Segment 4 - Callers 04.11.2017 6:22

Roy asks callers - are truck drivers more aggressive and less courteous than they were a decade or two ago? And for truckers, is there an issue with excessively aggressive truck drivers or unsafe rigs that shouldn’t be on the road?(Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1, Segment 3 - Callers 04.11.2017 15:23

Roy asks callers - are truck drivers more aggressive and less courteous than they were a decade or two ago? And do truckers find that there an issue with excessively aggressive truck drivers or unsafe rigs that shouldn’t be on the road?(Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - Steve Foxcroft 04.11.2017 20:08

A massive crash on Ontario's Highway 400 earlier this week has brought attention to the issue of transport truck safety. Guest: Steve Foxcroft, Vice-President of Fluke Transport in Hamilton, Ontario(Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What needs to change in the culture of the RCMP? How will the U.S. handle its opioid "public health emergency"? What can Albertans expect from Jason Kenney's United Conservative Party? 29.10.2017 56:30

The Roy Green Show Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney has won the leadership of Alberta's United Conservative Party. Guest: John Himpe, Corus Alberta reporter-Canadian Neil Bantleman has been imprisoned in Indonesia since 2014. He was convicted of sex crimes against three minors who attended the Jakarta Intercultural School where he taught. However, some crucial pieces of evidence in t...

Hour 3, Segment 4 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser and Marilisa Racco 29.10.2017 11:45

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, the founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and a former US Navy Lt. Commander, has been invited to testify at the M103 parliamentary hearings by the Canadian government. Also, a new feature debuts on the show - “Smart Living & Entertainment” from Marilisa Racco, Global News lifestyle reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3, Segments 1, 2 and 3 - Atoya Montague and Stephen Gloade 29.10.2017 28:32

RCMP Inspector Stephen Gloade has come forward with concerns about our national police force. He believes that senior management is failing employees, and that mental health issues are not being properly addressed. Meanwhile, Atoya Montague’s court date has been repeatedly set back, seriously impacting her finances. But she has continued her legal challenge against the RCMP for the sexual harassme...

Hour 2, Segments 3 and 4 - Dan and Barb 29.10.2017 20:05

Two Canadian long-time chronic pain patients share their stories of enduring terrible pain and the difficulties they’ve faced obtaining the only medication that provides relief and quality of life. Guests: Dan, military veteran in OntarioBarb, Saskatchewan(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press/AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2, Segments 1 and 2 - Richard Lawhern and Jessica 29.10.2017 20:09

President Donald Trump has declared the opioid crisis a “public health emergency” in the United States. But what kind of action will be taken and how will it affect up to 110 million Americans who are suffering from chronic pain? Guests: Richard Lawhern, PhD. Corresponding Secretary, Alliance for the Treatment of Intractable Pain, http://www.face-facts.org/lawhern Jessica, cardiology nurse pract...

Hour 1, Segment 4 - Guy Bantleman 29.10.2017 9:01

Canadian Neil Bantleman has been imprisoned in Indonesia since 2014. He was convicted of sex crimes against three minors who attended the Jakarta Intercultural School where he taught. However, some crucial pieces of evidence in the case have come into question, throwing significant doubt on Bantleman’s guilt. Recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Bantleman’s family and has promised to t...

Hour 1, Segment 3 - Callers 29.10.2017 11:40

Roy asks callers - is it possible for a real conservative party to be elected to govern in Canada?(Photo: Todd Korol/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - John Himpe 29.10.2017 20:13

Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney has won the leadership of Alberta's United Conservative Party. Guest: John Himpe, Corus Alberta reporter(Photo: Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should there be legislation to protect Sears Canada’s employees? Is U.S. President Trump in trouble with the Republican Party? Who will be the leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party? 28.10.2017 1:08:41

The Roy Green Show Podcast With Sears Canada going bankrupt, should there be legislation in place to protect employees? Guest: Lior Samfiru, employment lawyer and founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP - A motorcycle club with patched members and chapters across Canada is offering direct support to children in need. Guest: Rayven Justice, president of the Toronto chapter of the Guardians o...

Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast with John Himpe 28.10.2017 20:16

Roy and the Beauties are joined by John Himpe, reporter with Corus Alberta, to talk about the leadership race for Alberta’s United Conservative Party and more. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson John Himpe, Corus Alberta reporter(Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser 28.10.2017 20:10

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is being called to testify on M103, which is currently being examined by the House of Commons heritage committee. Dr. Jasser, who is based in Arizona and is politically active in that state, also weighs in on Arizona GOP Senator Jeff Flake’s speech to the Senate, during which he condemned President Donald Trump and spoke of the “flagrant disregard of truth and decency” that is und...

Hour 2, Segments 3 and 4 - Scott Newark 28.10.2017 20:37

The federal government has paid settlements totalling $31.25 million to three men falsely accused of links to terror groups, then imprisoned and tortured in Syria. Also, approximately 60 “extremist travellers” who have fought with ISIS and other terror groups have reportedly returned to Canada. How should we be handling their return? Guest: Scott Newark, former Alberta prosecutor, executive office...