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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Is Alberta oil & gas being unfairly singled out...
We spoke with Cody Battershill, founder of Canada Action
13 min
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Joanna Chiu, "China Unbound"
We spoke with journalist and author Joanna Chiu about her new book, "China Unbound: A New World Disorder"
15 min
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Why it's time to raise the flag
We spoke with Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator, Indigenous Policy Program, at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
11 min
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Supreme Court sides with comedian Mike Ward; UC...
Today's guests: Dwight Newman, Professor / Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law - University of Saskatchewan Julius Grey, civil rights lawyer - Grey Casgrain / former law professor - McGill University Leela Aheer, UCP MLA  - Chestermere-Strathmore Scott Stinson, National Sports Columnist - Postmedia
49 min
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Peter Edwards & Luis Nájera - "The Wolfpack"
We spoke with Peter Edwards & Luis Nájera, co-authors of "The Wolfpack: The Millennial Mobsters Who Brought Chaos and the Cartels to the Canadian Underworld" 
15 min
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Energy Minister Sonya Savage on the release of ...
We spoke with Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage
17 min
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Vehicle shortages; Inflation rate; Regulating t...
Today's guests: Stephanie Wallcraft, auto journalist / president - Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow  - School of Public Policy Charlie Angus, NDP MP - Timmins-James Bay Ontario
35 min
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Michael Coren, "The Rebel Christ"
We spoke with award-winning columnist and best-selling author Michael Coren about his new book, "The Rebel Christ"
14 min
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Ethan Lou, "Once a Bitcoin Miner"
We spoke with journalist and author Ethan Lou about his new book, "Once a Bitcoin Miner: Scandal and Turmoil in the Cryptocurrency Wild West"
14 min
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The future of export pipelines
Today's guest: Andrew Leach, energy economist / Associate Professor, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta
15 min
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Marie Henein, "Nothing But The Truth"; Concerns...
Today's guests: Marie Henein, criminal defence attorney, author - "Nothing But the Truth" Dr. Lynora Saxinger, Infectious Diseases Doctor, University of Alberta Dr. Ryan Brook, Associate Professor - Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan
39 min
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How a 'no' vote in the equalization referendum ...
We spoke with Ken Boessenkool, J.W. McConnell Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University and Research Fellow at the CD Howe Institute. Ken was also one of the authors of the so-called "firewall letter" in 2001.
12 min
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Robby Soave, "Tech Panic"
We spoke with Robby Soave, senior editor at Reason magazine and author of the book "Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn't Fear Facebook and the Future"
13 min
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Peter Mansbridge, "Off the Record"; Alan Cross,...
Today's guests: Peter Mansbridge, veteran and award-winning broadcast journalist / former chief correspondent for CBC News; former anchor of The National / author - "Off the Record" Alan Cross, music journalist/broadcaster/historian / author - "The Science of Song: How and Why We Make Music" Jill Clayton, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner  
35 min
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"Year of the Rocket"; Federal vaccine mandates;...
Today's guests: Paul Woods, Author - Year Of The Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, A Crooked Tycoon, And The Craziest Season In Football History Justin Ling, freelance journalist Dr. Brent Davis, Professor - Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
39 min
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The case against permanent daylight time; Kenne...
Today's guests: Dr. Mike Antle, Professor, Psychology Department - U of C / Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology / Full Member, Hotchkiss Brain Institute Marc Henry, President - ThinkHQ Public Affairs, Inc. Dennis McConaghy, former TC Energy executive / commentator & author on energy-climate policy in Canada
34 min
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Political power shifting to the cities; Pandora...
Today's guests: Ken Coates, Munk Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute / Professor and Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan D.T. Cochrane, economist with Canadians for Tax Fairness Ted Stenson, Director - "Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game"
35 min
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Trudeau's Tofino trip; Antivirals for COVID-19;...
Today's guests: Melissa Mbarki, Policy Analyst and Outreach Co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. She is a member of the Muskowekwan First Nation Dr. Matthias Götte, Professor / Chair of medical microbiology and immunology - University of Alberta Rory Johnston, Managing Director & Market Economist at Price Street Barry Cooper, political science professor - University of Calgary 
48 min
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Ron James - "All Over the Map"
We spoke with comedian Ron James about his new book "All Over the Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road"
15 min
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The 2 Michaels are home - now what?; Why suicid...
Today's guests: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Carleton University) Dr.Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology - University of Toronto Evan Menzies, senior campaign strategist with Crestview Strategy and former director of communications for the United Conservative Party and Wildrose caucus
39 min
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Political peril for the premier; Canada divided...
Today's guests: Licia Corbella, columnist - Postmedia Andrew Potter, Associate Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy Richard Johnston, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science - UBC
37 min
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What next for the Conservative party and its le...
We spoke with conservative analyst and commentator Alise Mills, senior associate with Sussex Strategy Group
14 min
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Kids & vaccines; Kenney's troubles; Vaccine pas...
Today's guests: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital Duane Bratt, political science professor - Mount Royal University Shaun Fluker, professor of law - University of Calgary Ian Williams, award-winning author/poet, author - "Disorientation: Being Black in the World"
47 min
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What next for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney?
Today's guests: Rick Bell, columnist - Calgary Sun Jen Gerson, journalist / co-founder - The Line Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun
37 min
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Remembering Norm Macdonald
We spoke with New York Times writer and comedy columnist Jason Zinoman about the life and legacy of comedy icon Norm Macdonald
14 min