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.

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Civil Liberties and Sesame Street
Kelly Ernst from the Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association discusses Bishop Fred Henry's stance on the new inclusion guidelines handed down from the AB gov't. Then, we discuss the demise of Sesame Street as it moves to HBO. Listen to the show weekdays from 9:30 to 12:30 and download the roroshow podcast at www.roroshow.com
38 min
2877
Paula Simons / "Making a Murderer"
Roger and Rob spoke with Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons about the new guidelines for "safe spaces" in Alberta schools. Also, a conversation with filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos about their hit Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
33 min
2878
Kevin O'Leary & Greg Clark
Kevin O'Leary joined us to talk about the need for Premier Rachel Notley to step down for the good of Alberta. Greg Clark took a more diplomatic path, laying out some policy options that could improve Alberta's economic picture. Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
38 min
2879
Kevin Oleary on the RoRoshow
Kevin Oleary joined Roger and Rob first thing this morning to address his offer of 1 million of investments in exchange for Notley's resignation. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30
17 min
2880
Charter Strip Search Rights & More Recess for Kids
Criminal defense lawyer Craig Bottomley joined us to explain why incriminating evidence can be tossed out by a judge is cops screw up while gathering it. We discuss the merits of giving kids more play time during the school day. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30
37 min
2881
Eugene Levy & David Bowie
Roger and Rob got the chance to speak with Eugene Levy about Schitt's Creek and look back on his career. They spoke with Nicholas Greco, author of David Bowie in Darkness about the passing of the music icon. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30
41 min
2882
Life of an NHL Linesman / The Steven Avery Case
We spoke with Calgary's Michael Cvik, who's hanging up the skates after 29 years as an NHL linesman Also, reporter Tom Kertscher who covered the Steven Avery case - the focus of the Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" - for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30
41 min
2883
War on Pond Hockey / Pot's in the Mail
We spoke with National Post writer Joe O'Connor about whether municipalities are going too far in cracking down on pond hockey Plus, cannabis activist Dana Larsen on why he decided to mail a gram of marijuana to all Liberal MPs Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.
33 min
2884
Calgary's Uber Debate / The Case Against "The B...
Roger and Rob debated city councillor Ray Jones about the merits of Uber and whether surge pricing is "gouging" Also, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff on the negative impacts of the reality show "The Biggest Loser" Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.
40 min
2885
Oregon Standoff & Team Canada's Demise
With a standoff between the US Federal Government and militiamen underway, we spoke with John Sepulveda from Oregon Public Broadcasting about the situation. Scott Stinson from the National Post joined us to talk about ways Team Canada could improve at the World Juniors. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.
44 min
2886
Mark Ebner on Bill Cosby
Mark Ebner, author of Hollywood Interrupted, joined Roger and Rob today to chat about Bill Cosby. Listen to the roroshow live Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30.
18 min
2887
Rona Ambrose & The Sunwing Incident
Rona Ambrose, the Leader of the Official Opposition, joined us for the first time to discuss electoral reform and the need for a referendum. We also spoke with an air passenger advocate about the Sunwing plane that was on a tarmac in Hamilton for 8 hours. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
33 min
2888
Santa Claus with Roger and Rob!
Taking calls from kids! Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
67 min
2889
No more comments & Canada Boy Vinyl
Roger and Rob talk to Russell Smith about the disappearance of online comment sections. They also Catch Up with Dean Reid of Canada Boy Vinyl for a great interview. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
43 min
2890
Teachers using force & Pension Plan reform
Roger and Rob discuss the Canadian Teachers Federation position on the law that allows teachers to us physical force to correct children. Then they talk to the Canadian Assoc. of Retired People about the unwillingness of Finance Ministers to pursue pension reform. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
43 min
2891
Mandatory Indigenous Studies & Studies that Con...
Roger and Rob discuss the TRC recommendation that Canadian Universities make Indigenous studies courses compulsory. Then they talked to Professor Timothy Caulfield at U of A about how to properly interpret contradictory studies. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
43 min
2892
Callers! We Get Callers!
Plenty of phone calls on Friday's show - we pulled some notable ones for your listening pleasure Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
20 min
2893
Space Ring
A calgarian saved up for a whole year to buy his fiance an engagement ring- and then he sent it into the stratosphere with a weather balloon. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
5 min
2894
Rachel Notley interview with Rob Breakenridge
21 min
2895
Paris Treaty / Sandy Hook truthers
We spoke with Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen consensus, as well as Joe Uscinski, co-author of "American Conspiracy Theories" Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
39 min
2896
Criminal Threats or Political Venting? / Latest...
We spoke with law professor Peter Sankoff about online threats directed at the Premier and whether police are likely to lay charges. Also, author and cycling enthusiast Tom Babin on the last numbers for Calgary's controversial cycle track Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
38 min
2897
Raheel Raza
Rob's interview with Raheel Raza, the president for Muslims Facing Tomorrow discussing radicalists, bigots, and being muslim. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
21 min
2898
Psychopaths
Peter Jonason, PHD social personality psychologist from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology Western Sydney University joins Roger and Rob to chat about psychopathic personality traits. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
22 min
2899
We Have An Instagram!
We are hooked up on social media in case you didn't know Instagram: roroshowpod Twitters: @rogerandrob770 @rogerkingkade @robbreakenridge Facebook: newstalk 770 Calgary and our podcast site: www.roroshow.com Like us, tweet us, tune on in. we LOVE feedback!
1 min
2900
Brian Jean talks about uniting conservatives
Brian Jean join Roger and Rob today to chat about forgetting the past and moving forward- what Conservatives and the Wildrose can agree on. Listen Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also check out the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com
11 min