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Weekends with Rob Fai episodes
- How do streamers actually make create revenue?
National Weekends host Rob Fai is joined by Vel Omazic, from Canada's Music Incubator to discuss the business of streaming and how those who do try to make a go of it. (Aired August 30, 2026).
10 min - Patriotism vs. Politics: Is Canada having an identity crisis?
Richard Nimijean is an Associate Professor of Canadian Studies at Carleton University and joins host Rob Fai to discuss if Canada is battling internally with patriotism vs. politics during this current trade war with the United States. Aired August 30, 2026.
8 min - Why are monarch butterflies taking over the Prairies?
Marika Olynyk understands the world of butterflies more than most and joins Rob Fai to explain why monarch butterflies are taking over the Prairies.
9 min - How can Canada realistically replace the U.S. market?
Jock Finlayson is one of Canada's top voices on the economy and joins Rob Fai to discuss in plain terms how Canada might be able to replace the U.S. market or at least weather this trade war storm. Aired August 29, 2026.
10 min - How we can protect our Canadian seniors and those with disabilities from feeling isolated
Dr. Andrew Wister joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how we can protect our seniors and those with disabilities from feeling isolated.
10 min - What would a North American supply chain breakdown mean for Canadians?
Dr. Samuel Roscoe, from the University of British Columbia, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the challenges Canada would face should its supply chain break down during the current trade war with the United States. Aired August 29, 2026.
10 min - Will Canada's Trade War retaliation end up hurting Canadians?
Dr. Saibal Ray joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss whether Canada's decision to go back at the United States on tariffs, dollar-for-dollar, will end up hurting Canadians. Aired August 29, 2026.
8 min - The challenges of getting reliable internet in Northern Canada
Rob McMahon joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to shine light on just one of many challenges facing those who live in Northern Canada. Segment aired August 30, 2026.
8 min - The struggles new Canadians have finding work in their field
We look into the challenges that many newcomers face when they arrive in Canada, hoping to continue working in their field, only to find several hurdles that can stunt their growth within our country. Dr. Rupa Banerjee has a fantastic perspective on this topic and joined us on August 29th to discuss the challenges and opportunities that can come from this discussion.
10 min - Canadian broadcasters are fighting for survival in what's becoming a very digital world
Canadian broadcasters are fighting for survival in what's becoming a very digital world. Dr. Alfred Hermida, formerly of the BBC, is now teaching journalism and media at the University of British Columbia and looks into the complicated challenges that traditional media are facing in the new era of information technology.
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About Weekends with Rob Fai
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Rob Fai is the national weekend voice of Corus Radio, bringing his warm, conversational style and deep regional roots to audiences from coast to coast. A veteran broadcaster with more than two decades of experience on the West Coast, Rob is best known to listeners as the Hall of Fame play‑by‑play voice of the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and has long been a familiar presence on-air where he connected with audiences on both TSN sports radio, and 730 CKNW.
At his core, Rob is a storyteller who cares about the people behind the headlines. Whether he’s breaking down politics, revisiting local sports history, or inviting listeners to call in with their own perspectives, he approaches every show with curiosity, empathy, and a genuine desire to reflect the communities he serves. When he’s not on‑air, Rob is an Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in its Journalism faculty and still maintains his relationship with the Canadians. Little known fact, Rob has his barbering certification and has been known to pop up around town clippers in hand ready to help those in his community who could use a fresh start to the week.
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