Brian interviews Zachary Spicer. Zachary is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration. He holds a PhD in Political Science from The University of Western Ontario. We discuss his paper on Digital Dilemmas: Technology, Governance, Canadian Municipalities Announcement, City Governments and their challenges. The introduction of new digital platforms into community life – including “smart-city” technologies and firms like Uber and Airbnb. We also discuss the platform economy and cyberattacks.

Brian interviews three people about The Buzz Conference for Real Estate. His guests are guests are:

📌 Virginia Munden - Building Relationships and Trust, getting started in the business and about the Buzz conferences

📌 Kate Broddick - Building Women Teams and suburban / rural real estate from the top sales producer in Brant

📌 Kenneth Toppin - Geographical Farming focus from a top producer in Ajax.

The Buzz Conference is this week in Mississauga and brings together real estate professionals to hear from top producers and other experts on trends and strategies. In today's market this is probably more important than ever.

Brian speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot. Heather is a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and currently a Visiting Scholar at the Wilson Centre in Washington DC. Last week she published an op ed on how the Arctic security environment has changed with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In particular, she supports Canada’s investments in NORAD and thinks it’s time that NATO has a more explicit focus in the Arctic, which Canada has opposed, for good reasons, in the past. We also discuss the negative environmental and security impact of Canada’s reluctance to approve Canadian LNG, mines and oil and gas development.

Brian interviews Beth Sturdevant. Beth last week played her cello on stage with the Eagles and talks about the healing power of music, her life as a musician, and her journey to remembering who she truly is. “The funny thing is last night playing with the Eagles reinforced my love for playing with such bands, and being on stage performing. Bringing joy, happiness and connection to so many people all at once. And while my heart calls out to do more of this and go back into the world of touring and music full-time, I can also look at the bigger picture and see just how perfect everything was, and is...”

Brian interviews Peter Dickinson. Peter is the editor of the Ukraine Alert blog at the Eurasia Center and the publisher of Business Ukraine and Lviv Today magazines. Born in the United Kingdom and a permanent resident of Ukraine for nearly twenty years, Peter has worked to develop awareness of Ukrainian current affairs and issues in English-speaking countries. Peter established himself as a journalist and media manager in Kyiv, helping to launch and manage a range of media products in Ukraine over the past fifteen years. We talk about the current situation in Ukraine, the eastern counter offensive, Putin’s mobilization and what the west needs to do.

Brian interviews Stefan Boyle, a London UK resident, a marketing expert and someone who posted about the Queen’s Funeral and the organizer of the military participation and has received over 1,350,000 views and countless likes and shares. His moving authentic and congratulatory post has obviously hit a nerve with many people. Here is part of his post:

“This Is the Garrison Sergeant Major of London, Andrew (Vern) Stokes. You’ve probably never heard of him unless you’re involved with the military. I hadn’t. He typifies the very best of British. He was responsible for organising the military to help deliver the perfect state funeral in front of the world. He achieved it."

I'm sure he knew this was a VERY big deal. And for very little recognition, let's be honest. Watching him march down the Mall on his final inspection, the magnitude of what was happening must have hit him. But with all the stoicism that both The Queen and our military personify... He got the job done!”

Brian interviews Dr. Rebecca Rosenblat. Dr. Rosenblat, PhD, RP, CSAT, CST, EMDR Trained, Havening Techniques®Practitioner, Cert LC is a Clinical Sexologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Cert Trauma & Addiction Therapist, TV Host, Media Personality, Public Speaker, Author and a fascinating interviewee, I think you’ll enjoy the conversation.

In honour of Queen Elizabeth II and her funeral, Brian interviews Robin E. Horsfall. Robin is a former SAS soldier in the UK is now an author and war commentator with almost 50,000 followers on linked in. From boy soldier, to author, to warrior poet. Robin Horsfall is a man who has led an extraordinary life, who has a powerful voice and many incredible lessons to teach. We talk about his service in the UK armed services, his honour in pledging allegiance to the Monarch, his thoughts on today's funeral, his thoughts on the future of the Monarchy and the importance of Great Britain in the world and both our memories of meeting the Queen.

Brian interviews Maria Barabash and Taras Tertychnyi, who both live in Kiev. They chat about what is happening in Ukraine at the front and what they need from the West.

📌 Maria Barabash, Founder and President of Actions First Foundation, a Ukrainian charity assisting the fighting forces. Maria has a Masters in law, has been a PE investor prior to the war and has worked closely with the Ukrainian President on a reform commission.

📌 Taras Tertychnyi is a lawyer who has been a regular contributor of information about what is actually going on both in Kiev as well as at the front at the same time as he has tried to keep his law practice operational.

Brian interviews Anna Fishbeyn. Anna is both filmmaker and star of movie Galaxy 360: A Women’s Playground - which reviewers have described as timely, fun, feminist that pulls " a surprisingly serious punch". The film made a huge impact with industry folk at Cannes Film Festival and sold out the TIFF lightbox showing. We have a great conversation about the film, feminism, differences between men and women, sexual assault, empathy and how we are going to create a utopia when men and women are equals.