The Jim Richards Show

Yves Engler joins the Late Showgram to discuss his new book which details sordid side of Canada’s military.

While thousands of books detail different aspects of the Canadian military and warfare, Stand on Guard For Whom? — A People’s History of the Canadian Military is the first general overview to tackle the subject from the perspective of those harmed or disenfranchised by Canadian wars, repression and military culture.

Welcome the the #Showgram! Jim starts off with another story about a shopping experience. Another customer is practically yelling on his phone; and then butts in line in front of him... 

Here's The Pitch - Jim reads your texts, comments and emails on some of your ideas for the show. Keep listening to find out which idea we went with on the Showgram!

What makes a great Grilled Cheese. A few calls from the late night grilled cheese making experts.

Memories of the mall food court! What foods and restaurants will you never forget?

#foodcourt #grilledcheese #

Roger Kingcade is the Showgram's Chief Alberta Correspondent (he won't talk to us unless we call him that), and joins Jim to discuss why young Albertans are leaving the province and to give a preview of what we can look for in the municipal elections tomorrow.

One of the biggest comets seen by astronomers is headed towards Earth! The Showgram's favourite astronomer, and professor at York University, Paul Delaney joins the show to discuss all things space!

"My heart just stopped" - On Thanksgiving long weekend in 2019, Jason DeRuiter, a Nanaimo man in his mid-40s, crossed the finish line of the marathon often referred to as the Good Life Marathon. Noticing something was off, he stumbled into the medical tent and crumpled to the ground. His heart had failed. Jason joins the Showgram to tell his story.

The global charity World Animal Protection wants PetSmart to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians as exotic pets. This would save animals and help end the cruel wildlife trade says the charity. The wildlife trade is a multi-billion-dollar industry that risks public health, biodiversity, ecosystems and is a significant source of animal suffering. The global charity is asking PetSmart to value the lives of animals over profit. Melissa Matlow is the Wildlife Campaign Manager at World Animal Protections, and she joins the Showgram to discuss why this is an important issue!

#wildlifeprotection #animalprotection #marathon #Alberta #Astronomy #comet 

David joins the Showgram as he does every night at this time; and we start the conversation about his partner's family visiting New York; David admits he likes the family fights.

Before anyone smells burnt toast we take your calls on which you prefer, the toaster or the toaster oven! 

#burnttoast #toast #toasteroven

A #Showgram Feature on which men talk to men about mental health. This week Jim Richards talks to Dale Curd who  is a Toronto-based Psychotherapist, specializing in Individual, Family, and Group Psychotherapy, and is a well-recognized and sought-after expert with a specialty in men's issues. Highly intuitive, approachable and articulate, Dale's warmth makes him a master of conversation and the perfect conduit for many real people's stories in CBC's HELLO GOODBYE. 
He is the Author of "Living Lightly: Bring Happiness and Calm to Your Everyday"

#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #psychotherapy #MenTellHealth