Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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

News
2826
Selling your Blood in Canada & Your Calls
Sandra Azocar from Friends of Medicare told us why it's important to prevent the sale of plasma in Canada. Then we took your calls, including a great one from Steve.
39 min
2827
GSA guidelines
40 min
2828
K-os & Stampede Corral History with the first v...
Roger and Rob spoke with Juno nominee K-os about... a lot of things. Then they tracked down the original voice of the Calgary Flames to talk about the history of the original Calgary NHL arena.
40 min
2829
Vice News vs. the RCMP / Lousy Canadian NHL Tea...
We spoke with Nick Taylor-Vaisey, president of the Canadian Association of Journalists about RCMP attempts to obtain files from Vice News on wanted terrorist Farah Shirdon.  Also, Yahoo Sports contributor Chris Zelkovich joined us to discuss the fact that no Canadian teams will be in the NHL playoffs - and what it means for already-declining TV ratings
39 min
2830
The Case for Banning Hockey Fights / Marie Hein...
We spoke with Scott Stinson, national sports columnist for Postmedia, about whether it's time to ban fighting in the NHL Also, we revisited and discussed the controversial interview by the CBC's Peter Mansbridge of Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer Marie Heinen
43 min
2831
Anti-Vax movie is pulled from Tribeca Film Fest...
Tara Haelle talks about the importance of removing a film from the Tribeca Film Fest. John Branch of the NYT talks about the NHL's role in the concussion problem.
42 min
2832
Batman Vs. Superman & Photo Radar
Rob breaks down the movie Batman vs. Superman and why he didn't like it so much. Ian Tootill talks about the cash grab we call photo radar. 
31 min
2833
Ghomeshi Verdict / Does Calgary Need "Giveaway ...
We spoke with Carissima Mathen,Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa Also, we were joined by Stephanie Kusie from Common Sense Calgary
59 min
2834
Piper Kerman- the inspiration for Orange is the...
11 min
2835
Understanding Radicalization / The Downside of ...
We spoke with Ben Taub, contributor with The New Yorker Also, parenting educator and author Rosalind Wiseman joined us
44 min
2836
Terror in Brussels & Dr. Francescutti's Radical...
Following this morning's terror attack in Brussels, Belgium, Roger and Rob spoke about the situation and took some phone calls.  We also spoke with Dr. Louis Francescutti and about his idea to improve outcomes in the Canadian health care system.
43 min
2837
Heather Boyd and the NDP "journalist kerfuffle"...
Roger and Rob speak with Heather Boyd, former Canadian Press Western bureau chief. Heather was hired to make recommendations to the NDP gov't about how to determine who qualifies as media.    Then they discuss the value of Canadian television productions to Canadians. 
40 min
2838
Our pal Adler & Indiana Jones and the Movie tha...
We discuss the Trump wave with our pal Charles Adler. They are making another Indiana Jones movie. Is that a good or bad idea. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
40 min
2839
More Quebec Opposition to Energy East / Analyti...
Grand Chief Serge Simon of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake joined us to discuss his opposition to Energy East Also, we talked about the debate over analytics (AKA fancy stats) in professional sports with Scott Stinson, national sports columnist for Postmedia Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
40 min
2840
A letter to Edmonton & How the Olympics hurt th...
A group of business representatives in Alberta has written a letter to the NDP government urging them to sit down for a chat. The Rio Olympics are making space for the games by bulldozing impoverished neighbourhoods. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
40 min
2841
A Critical Look at Naturopathy
We spoke with former naturopath Britt Marie Hermes about her concerns with the profession and how regulators need to respond. We wove that into a conversation about a trial in Southern Alberta involving the death of a young boy who was given so-called "natural" remedies to treat what turned out to be meningitis. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
45 min
2842
PEDs in Tennis & Sexy Restaurant Uniforms
Should Maria Sharapova be banned from tennis for using a performance enhancing substance? Do you choose which restaurant you go to based on the sexiness of the service staff? Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
36 min
2843
The Case Against a Carbon Tax / A Better Way to...
We spoke with Steve Cohen, Executive Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute Also joining us was Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
47 min
2844
Millennial Expectations & The Kijiji Effect
Roger and Rob discuss the inheritance expectations of millennials. It turns out about 40% are expecting to get over $300,000 when their parents die. Then we talk about the effect Kijiji has on the economy. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
42 min
2845
Assisted Suicide / Super Tuesday
We spoke with the president of the Canadian Medical Association about the developments in the debate around physician-assisted suicide Also, Charles Adler joined us to break down the Super Tuesday results, and whether Donald Trump is now the inevitable Republican presidential candidate Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
42 min
2846
Uber & Safety / Playing the "Woman Card"
Roger & Rob discussed the new provincial rules around ridesharing, and some comments from the Transportation Minister Also, a conversation with Beate Chelette, author of "Happy Woman, Happy World," and founder of The Women’s Code Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
45 min
2847
This Apartment Is Too Small! / Your Feet Are To...
We discussed the rather unappreciative attitude from some UBC students to the idea of some affordable micro-suites on campus Also, Mount Royal business professor and HR expert Melanie Peacock joined us to discuss a curious labour relations case of out Ottawa Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
39 min
2848
Alberta's $10-Billion Deficit / Acrimonious Deb...
We spoke with U of C economist Trevor Tombe about the latest budget numbers from Alberta's Finance Minister Also, Rick Donkers from the group Ready to Engage joined us to discuss their concerns about the southwest transitway and how the city is engaging with residents Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
55 min
2849
NDP Ethical Lapses & The Overstated Benefits of...
We talked about Rachel Notlet speaking to an Ontario NDP fundraising event. Also, are the many benefits of breastfeeding overstated? Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
41 min
2850
Calgary & Uber / Liberals & Deficits
We spoke with Ward 8 city councillor Evan Woolley about the vote yesterday on Uber Also, National Post columnist John Ivison joined us to discuss the growing federal deficit Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
39 min