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The Start

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The Start is Winnipeg's podcast. Each and every day 680 CJOB's Mackling & Megarry break down the biggest stories of the day from politics to pop culture. If it matters to Manitobans you will hear about it on The Start. 45 minutes a day every weekday.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Animals; Instincts 12.06.2020

We ask the tough questions at 680 CJOB... (1:30); NHL, NBA & other leagues are inching towards returning to play (6:20); If you could be an animal, which one would you be and why? (14:50); The King's Head says Phase 3 is A JOKE (21:05); The man who rescued some dogs from a house fire on Borebank! (27:50); Global News exclusive: Constitutional challenge against Manitoba for outdated parentage laws...

A Change Is Gonna Come 11.06.2020

Teeing up a day of programming on movements like #BlackLivesMatter & #MeToo - do they create real change? (1:30); Pop culture affected and altered by real life (6:55); Ever sent a text to the wrong person? We got one yesterday from a listener who MEANT to be texting his wife! (13:20); What has changed as a result of #MeToo? (20:10); Texts on... texts! IE texts sent to the wrong person (28:25); All...

Buyer's Remorse 10.06.2020

What's with the peeling plates? And a big thank you to our listeners re: cover tunes! (1:30); Ever buy something that turned out to be cheap garbage? (6:20); Homeless encampments coming down (14:40); Her partner of three years is in the U.S., and because of border closures -- they can't get to one another (20:25); Steamy & potentially troubling new movie on Netflix leads Megarry upon a research ex...

We've Got You Covered 09.06.2020

What's your favourite cover tune? (1:30); The round table weighs in on cover songs (5:10); RCMP adds INCELS to its terrorism guide (13:30); Brandon Alexander of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on his frightening experience with racism (24:30); What is "allyship" and how could it help?​ (35:55); Carolyn Klassen of Conexus Counselling on how to be a friend to someone new, even when you're scared to try (4...

"...And We're The Three Best Friends That Anybody Could Have!" 08.06.2020

Overnight storms knocked out McNabb's Internet, so she's on the phone! (1:30); Black Lives Matter: What does 'defund the police' actually mean? (8:35); Megarry slept through his pizza delivery. What have you slept through? (16:10); On this National Best Friends Day, we'll meet two women bonded by a donated kidney! (22:55); Imagine falling asleep under a tanning lamp for FIVE HOURS (32:40); Do you...

Hear Me Roar 05.06.2020

Did you see the STRAWBERRY MOON? (1:30); City report recommends reducing the price of parking downtown by 75 cents an hour (4:15); What's your favourite cuisine? (11:45); Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Kelly Butler on speaking at the rally tonight (18:30); George Ames, who owned the late great Winnipeg therapy dog Rusty, has a new dog! HERO! (23:00); 17% of us have considered breaking up with someone...

Kelly Butler 05.06.2020
Same Direction 04.06.2020

Should Winnipeg's photo radar vehicles be brightly coloured so they're more easily seen? (1:30); Sunwing is celebrating frontline heroes by giving away 100 vacations - What would you like to go and do on vacation? (8:45); Hit a fitness wall? National Health & Fitness Day is on Saturday! (16:05); Building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians (22:30); 60% of couples say they've ha...

Hot Hot Heat 03.06.2020

McNabb's back! Did you get your MPI rebate? (1:30); Low-income front-line workers getting 'risk payout', but some say it's too restrictive (7:55); What's the worst sunburn you've ever had? (13:00); Listener feedback on the risk pay (20:10); Stories about sunburns (26:40); Why more Manitobans should just go and get tested for COVID-19 (29:50); Photo radar revenue down $7M (37:00); More stories abou...

Access & Allies 02.06.2020

Was it TOO hot on Monday? (1:30); Black Lives Matter rally planned for Winnipeg on Friday / What's the Black experience in Winnipeg? (8:30); How hot is TOO hot? (12:10); Global's Reggie Cecchini on Donald Trump's announcement (18:40); Texts on how hot is too hot (26:10); How to be an ally, with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman (28:15) & Susie Erjavec Parker (37:00); Bars and restaurants can open, but escape...

Silence Is Not An Option 01.06.2020

Milt Stegall on the protesting in Atlanta (1:30); Cooking blunders! Megarry started reheating some pizza in a frying pan on Sat, and FELL ASLEEP. FOR THREE HOURS. (9:55); The latest from Minneapolis with WCCO Radio (17:05); Texts on cooking blunders (27:00); Phase 2 begins today, and includes restaurants. What's the plan for Fusion Grill? (28:55); More texts on cooking blunders (36:35); Silence is...

Sign O' The Times 29.05.2020

Risk of FROST tonight??? (1:30); With team sports returning next week, got any fun stories from when you played on a team? (7:50); What's next for Minneapolis as residents battle protests, anger, and race relations (13:35); Fentanyl is back, in a big way (22:05); Riding Mountain National Park reopening on Monday. How will things work? (31:30); More on schools, and Minneapolis (39:15); 24% of adult...

Burger Time 28.05.2020

Today's a big day! (1:30); $3.5M condo once belonging to Izzy Asper goes up for sale: What does your dream home look like? (5:20); Phase 2 includes sports coming back for kids and adults (11:40); More on burgers! (18:10); Protests grow in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death in police custody (20:10); Active transportation, Pallister's poll numbers, and the Winnipeg Police TANK (not a tank) (26:...

Playoffs?! 27.05.2020

The NORTH AMERICAN ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS!​ (1:30); What was your favourite outdoor game when you were a kid? (6:15); Disturbing details released on Ontario long-term care facilities (12:50); Leah Hextall on the NHL's plan (20:05); Mayor Brian Bowman on active transportation & transit (26:45); The lawyer of the 15-year-old sentenced in the violent Tyndall Park Liquor Mart robbery (35:30);...

Three Litres To The Wind 26.05.2020

Getting old sucks (1:30); Movie endings you hate (7:25); PM pushing for mandatory paid sick leave - good or bad for small business? (14:25); Maples Collegiate Wind Ensemble saluting essential workers Wednesday at 7pm (20:40); 53% of us say our workplace doesn't have WHAT? (31:45); Street racing continues in Bridgwater - City Councillor Janice Lukes & her passionate plea (35:55); Can places like Ch...

M*A*S*K 25.05.2020

Victory for Megarry! (a small victory, but victory nonetheless) (1:30); To mask, or not to mask? (7:40); What's your favourite part of Spring? (16:10); Hermanos owner on why the restaurant is closing (22:35); Incredibly busy weekend for Winnipeg Police with 14 gun calls in 24 hours (31:40); Manitoba Restaurants and Foodservices Association on Hermanos closing, and Stella's closing its Osborne Vill...

Happy Birthday, G-Mack! 22.05.2020

Happy birthday Greg! And parents need 'me time' too! (1:30); Ever had a fight over how to load the dishwasher? (9:00); Chaeban Ice Cream says "You might have just saved us Manitoba" (14:25); A birthday surprise for G-Mack! (20:40); Relaxed rules - what does it mean for school? (24:35); It might seem strange, but 40% of us have gotten mad at someone for doing this. What is it? (31:30); Making your...

Take Me Out 21.05.2020

Which restaurant would you visit first once indoor dining resumes? (1:30); Community advocate weighs in on a city committee looking at new rules for vacant buildings to help combat crime (8:10); Running 10K a day to support the Bear Clan (15:15); Outdoor visits will resume next week at personal care homes (20:35); Former client of Siloam Mission who now has a family, and a hot dog cart! (26:55); W...

AC Later 20.05.2020

It's suddenly green out there! (1:30); Arlington Bridge... as an active transportation corridor? (6:00); What's your favourite place to go for a walk? (14:55); Portage Place & public investment: What does the redevelopment of the mall, and the entire downtown, look like post-COVID? (21:15); Further discussion on the Arlington Bridge (31:20); Second phase of reopening to come before June? What do w...

The Last Last Dance 19.05.2020

The Last Dance wraps up - Are you unhappy that Michael Jordan wasn't all that nice a guy, or are you celebrating his greatness? (1:30); Happy 30th birthday to loyal listener Erin! (8:05); Without much warning, a stretch of Assiniboine Ave in Westwood was closed to help people get active (11:05); With more people looking for places to walk, should we consider upgrading some of our running tracks? O...

Keep On Rollin' 15.05.2020

Greg found the North Star! (1:30); Are you hitting the road this weekend? Survey says Canadians aren't being honest about this, and we're speeding more! (8:25); What are your favourite songs to drive to? (14:20); New measures to enforce physical distancing (20:25); Local greenhouse closes because customers won't adhere to physical distancing (26:10); Camping season! What one campground is doing to...

Are You A "Chip Bag Half Full or Half Empty" Person? 14.05.2020

Brett bought some Cheeseburger Ruffles chips over the weekend, and they are GARBAGE (1:30);With May Long & its great weather around the corner, the province shifts its messaging from 'stay home' to 'stay safe' (4:35); What weird potato chip flavours have you tried? How about GRILLED EEL chips? (13:00); School plans for the next six weeks, and the fall (20:10); Restaurant update with Fusion Grill f...

May Long Distance 13.05.2020

Thanks for the spoiler alert,Greg! (1:10); Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rescued a woman and her dog from the river! (4:12); What brings you childlike wonder? (15:38); Should politicians take a pay cut during the pandemic? (23:27); May Long forecast looks excellent, BUT, remember to keep your distance (30:19); The average person uses 80-100 of these per day. What is it? (42:24); The...

Happy Birthday, MB! 12.05.2020

19 year old Ontario man nailed for doing 308 km/h on the QEW in his dad's Mercedes! (1:10); We saw record cold for May 11th, but May Long is looking SENSATIONAL (9:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Andrew Harris helps us get ready for a weekend of rebroadcasting the Blue Bombers' big playoff wins! (16:16); Happy Manitoba Day! (24:04); Temporary layoffs at Manitoba Hydro - do these cuts make sense?...

A Bridge Too Far? 11.05.2020

Bridge Drive-In opens... then closes again (1:30); Jerry Stiller dead at age 92. Who's your favourite 'famous family'? (9:30); Canadian employers using thermal cameras, location-tracking smartphone apps against COVID-19 (16:10); The co-owner of BDI speaks to us about having to close after the backlash on traffic on Jubilee (21:25); Are domestic violence victims getting the help they need during th...

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