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
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39 min
2927
Charles Adler joins us to talk about Champions ...
Our good pal Charles Adler joined us to talk about Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall's stance on carbon tax and Premier Notley's "play nice" attitude to Alberta's woes.
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42 min
2928
The Otter Incident & PETA Snuff Films in schools
Rob is still away. Roger spoke with Colleen Baird, the general curator of the Calgary Zoo. He then opened the phones and talked to you about a teacher who showed a fifth grade class a graphic video of animal abuse in a slaughterhouse.
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42 min
2929
Ezra Levant & your calls about the media
The NDP made an about face today. They admitted to having made a mistake when they barred two rebel media writers from the royalty review lockup.
We talked to Ezra and then heard from you.
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41 min
2930
Freedom of the Press & an unreasonable facsimil...
Rob is away this week. Roger discussed freedom of the press after a few Rebel media writers were barred from an NDP news event. There was also the issue of Nelly Furtado's terrible version of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game.
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36 min
2931
Ghomeshi Trial Issues / The Importance of Letti...
We spoke about the many issues raised by the Jian Ghmeshi trial as we spoke with Peter Sankoff, professor of law at the University of Alberta
Also, we spoke with Erika Christakis, author of "The Importance of Being Little"
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40 min
2932
Fake Report Cards & Real Hockey Heroes
One school had an idea of giving fake report cards to parents who want to spare their underachieving kids' feelings. We opened the phones and people we're pretty upset about the idea.
Then we spoke with Pat "Whitey" Stapleton about the 1972 Summit Series and what the surviving members of the team are doing to rekindle that tradition this year.
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44 min
2933
Alan's Alley
Alan called in today with a tip on how to get unstuck in winter conditions.
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1 min
2934
The BC Throne Speech & Gravel on our roads
The BC government took an opportunity during the Throne Speech to throw some shade on Alberta's economy.
We also spoke of an Edmonton driver who wants the province to pay for the repairs to his BMW caused by gravel on the roads.
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40 min
2935
Phaneuf becomes a senator
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1 min
2936
Canada's Mission in Iraq & Syria
We spoke with Conservative MP and Opposition Defence Critic James Bezan about the new Liberal policy regarding the anti-ISIS mission.
We also took your phone calls on what that mission should entail or whether there should even be a mission.
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39 min
2937
The New Fight against ISIS & The Superbowl Ads ...
The Liberals announced changes to the ISIS mission today. Justin Ling from Vice News talked about it with us.
We also chatted about the changes coming to the Superbowl on Canadian TV next year.
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41 min
2938
Uniting the Right / Trudeau's Defence Policy
We spoke with Manning Centre founder Preston Manning about where to start (and what not to do) when it comes to uniting the right in Alberta
Also FCPP's Bob Murray talked to us about Canadian defence policy with regard to the Arctic and to ISIS
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41 min
2939
Pipelines with our friend Charles Adler & The h...
Charles Adler joins us to talk about the very Canadian question of getting Canada's resources to tide water.
We also talked about what pressure Top Chef Benoit Violier might have been under that caused him to take his life.
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35 min
2940
In your relationship- who hunts and who cooks?
Who wears the pants? Who is the pack leader? And who would do the hunting (if we went pre-agrarian) in your relationship?
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3 min
2941
Roosh V's International Meetup Day & Advertisin...
We talked with an organizer of a Roosh V men's meet-up ahead of this weekend's international meet-up day.
We also talk about the controversy in Quebec of Tim Horton's advertising in a kid's hockey venue.
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37 min
2942
Ghomeshi Trial / Cameras in Court
We spoke with criminal defence attorney Jonathan Rosenthal about the burden of proof in sexual assault trials.
Also, Roger and Rob debated the idea of allowing cameras in Canadian courtrooms
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38 min
2943
Pipeline Pragmatism & The last John Scott
We spoke with Blair King about the need to be pragmatic, not delusional about pipeline projects.
We followed up with Greg "Puckdaddy" Wyshynski about the All-Star game that was John Scott's finest hour.
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43 min
2944
Most Expensive Cities / When Cops Lie
We spoke with urban planning expert Wendell Cox about a new FCPP study on the most expensive cities and whether municipal policies drive up housing costs
Plus, we spoke with Univerity of Windsor law professor David M Tanovich about the four Toronto police officers charged with planting evidence and lying on the stand.
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30 min
2945
Air India Plotter Gets Parole / Concern About A...
We spoke with Vancouver Sun reporter Kim Bolan, also author of the book "Loss of Faith: How the Air India Bombers Got Away with Murder"
Plus, we spoke with CAPSC President Lisa Davis & University of Winnipeg math professor Dr. Anna Stokke about Alberta's math curriculum and how to fix it
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33 min
2946
Canada's Obscenity Laws / Self-Driving Cars
We spoke with U of A law professor Steven Penney about the Mark Marek case and Canada's obscenity laws
Also Charlie Gillis from Maclean's magazine on whether Canadians are ready for autonomous vehicles
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28 min
2947
Eggen's Dilemma / Planet 9 From Outer Space
We spoke with former education minister Thomas Lukaszuk about how the current minister needs to balance protecting LGBTQ kids and respecting Catholic education.
Also Cal Tech planetary sciences prof. Konstantin Batygan on the evidence for a large ninth planet hidden on the outskirts of our solar system
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45 min
2948
Hockey, Kids, & Concussions / NHL Copes With Lo...
We spoke with Randi Myers, a hockey mom and contributor to Today’s parent,
Also, Globe & Mail hockey reporter James Mirtle joined us to talk about the impact the low Canadian dollar is having on the NHL
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36 min
2949
Awful Political Speeches & Peering into the cosmos
Roger and Rob dissect speeches by Trudeau and Sarah Palin.
Then they have a little fun discussing the possibility that alien lifeforms are causing a star deep in the cosmos to dim inexplicably.
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58 min
2950
Guest Maxime Bernier & Jesse Brown talking Post...
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier joined us in studio to talk about the future of the Conservative party and his potential leadership bid.
Jesse Brown of Canadalandshow.com chatted with us about the PostMedia job cuts today.
By request, we included the Alan Cross segment as well.
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