Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.... more

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge episodes:

September 17, 2024 Another devastating byelection loss for Liberals; An alternative approach to online harms; Violent crime trends in major cities; Allies for a Strong Canada
Today's guests:
John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - Globe and Mail
Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill
Dave Snow, Associate Professor Department of Political Science University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Michael Wescott, Executive Director - Allies for a Strong Canada

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45min
September 06, 2024 More support for Ukraine - is it enough?; Ticketmaster and "dynamic pricing"; Carol Off, "At a Loss for Words"
Today's guests:
Aurel Braun, Professor of Political Science,and International Relations - University of Toronto / Associate - Davis Center, Harvard University
Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network
Carol Off -Author - "At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage"

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35min
September 05, 2024 Canada's economy trending in the wrong direction; "Mind the Science," Dr. Jonathan Stea; NDP rips up deal with Liberals
Today's guests:
Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy
Dr. Jonathan Stea -Clinical Psychologist & Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary / Author: "Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry"
John Ivison, Political Journalist - National Post / Author - “Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister”

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37min
September 04, 2024 Bank of Canada cuts rates yet again; Province pulls funding for approved Green Line alignment; Solving Alberta's school capacity crunch
Today's guests:
Steve Ambler, Professor Emeritus at the University of Quebec at Montreal & David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the CD Howe Institute.
Sabrina Grover - Vice-President - LRT on the Green Foundation
Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
Catharine Kavanagh, Western Stakeholder Director – Cardus

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45min
August 30, 2024 Alberta sees significant drop in opioid deaths; The significance of Ukraine's incursion into Russia, "The Essence of Invention"
Today's guests:
Dr. Monty Ghosh - Doctor of Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine / Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine & Psychiatry - University of Calgary
Marcus Kolga - Founder & Director - Disinfo Watch DisinfoWatch / Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & CDA Institute
Dr. Kieran Murphy - Author - "The Essence of Invention: Medicine and the Joy of Creativity"

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36min
August 29, 2024 CBE decides against re-naming Sir John A. Macdonald School; Can “competition” really improve hospital outcomes?; Bail Reform; BC political drama
Today's guests:
John Robson – Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation. Adjunct Professor at Augustine College in Ottawa, historian, author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker
Aidan Hollis – Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and President of Incentives for Global Health
Troy Riddell – Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
Keith Baldrey – Global BC Political Journalist

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52min
August 28, 2024 How and when did GTA terror suspect come to Canada?; B’nai Brith Canada concerned about Calgary professor's posts; Reversing the decline in Canadian math scores
Today's guests:
Stewart Bell – National investigative reporter for Global News
Richard Robertson - Director Research and Advocacy for B'nai Brith Canada
Anna Stokke - Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg

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29min
August 27, 2024 Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs; Why Ottawa needed to act on rail labour dispute; AMA warns of pressure on General Internal Medicine specialists; Oasis is getting back together
Today's guests:
Brian Kingston – President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
Daniel Schwanen – Senior Vice-President at the CD Howe Institute
Dr. Paul Parks – President of the Alberta Medical Association
Alan Cross – Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network

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42min
August 26, 2024 Actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan
Rob chats with actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan, who is back in Calgary for a one-night-only improv comedy show this Friday at the Loose Moose Theatre Company

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15min
August 21, 2024 Bomb threat targets Jewish organizations across Canada; Why Ottawa needs to act to avoid a rail stoppage; The impact of a strike or lockout; The true costs of Canadian healthcare
Today's guests:
Richard Robertson- Director Research and Advocacy with B'nai Brith Canada
Pascal Chan - Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ian Lee, PhD - Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
Nadeem Esmail - Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute

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43min

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