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
2101
Trump, Russia, Sanctions
Boris Zilberman- Deputy director of Congressional Relations at the foundation for defense of democracies
10 min
2102
John Cooke- treatment for aging related diseases
John Cooke, chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the Houston Methodist Research Institute and the director of the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration in the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston, Texas is working to use science to rejuvenate aging cells.  More here: http://nationalpost.com/health/scientists-discover-method-to-rejuvenate-aging-human-cells/wcm/14c95c54-7c26-4c3a-8815-d1d8030fe901
11 min
2103
The story of Steve Bartman- and now his world s...
With Glenn Stout, Author of Young Woman and the Sea and many more, Series Editor,The Best American Sports Writing, more books and movie TK
14 min
2104
Olympic bid recommendation
Rob chats with Carrie Tait, reporter with the Globe and Mail Calgary bureau, about the murmurings at City Hall about a potential olympic bid and takes callers on the issue. 
21 min
2105
Is "ethical eating" too expensive for most people?
A study from the University of Guelph has found that the cost of eating ethically may make it out of reach for most people.  Researcher Kelly Hodgins joins Rob to discuss.  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/access-to-ethical-food-often-often-available-only-to-the-wealthy-study-says/article35840841/  
9 min
2106
#noconfederate, uproar after premise of new HBO...
Rob is joined by Ashe Schow. Read her piece here: http://observer.com/2017/07/the-handmaids-tale-confederate-game-of-thrones/
11 min
2107
Craft beer tax rates in AB- and the effect on s...
If Alberta changes it's beer tax policy and small brewers lose their rebates- what will that mean for business? With Artisan Ale's Mike Tessier.
10 min
2108
Why Petronas Cancelled.
Explaining the pricing of Natural Gas and why Petronas pulled out of the plan with Andrew Leach, prof of energy policy at the U of A.  http://www.macleans.ca/economy/economicanalysis/why-petronas-cancelled-its-plans-for-an-lng-project-on-b-c-s-coast/amp/  
11 min
2109
A debate on the energy economy- and Canada movi...
With Cody Battershill, Founder and Spokesperson of Canadaaction.ca And Peter McCartney, climate campaigner at the Wilderness Committee. 
18 min
2110
Wings over Springbank air show
Rob chats with a pilot who took him for a rip, Gary Ward. And Lieutenant Michelle Tremblay of the snowbirds
14 min
2111
Garth Brooks, Arena talk, Scalpers, and callers
23 min
2112
Economies are picking up speed quickly- is this...
Trevor Tombe, Economist, Fellow at The School of Public Policy U of C
9 min
2113
When it comes to smoking- Americans are quittin...
A study out of the University of California shows the reduced smoker rate in the states could be linked to e-cigarette use. Dr. Sharon Cummins, Assistant professor at the University of California San Diego shares their methodology and findings. 
8 min
2114
All Of Garden blog survives cease and desist fr...
A fan of Olive Garden who has a blog based on the food chain had a cease and desist letter delivered to him asking him to cease his blog. Luckily he was able to navigate the legal battle with the chain and come out on top. Vincent Malone joins Rob to tell the tale.  http://allofgarden.com/
6 min
2115
The ethics of the Charlie Gard Case and what it...
With the Founding Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba.
19 min
2116
Reasons to revoke citizenships by the Liberal govt
With freelancer Graeme Gordon His piece here: http://nationalpost.com/opinion/graeme-gordon-liberals-let-terrorists-keep-their-citizenship-yet-revoke-citizenship-for-lesser-offences/wcm/20b91bd2-4978-41d8-ae0d-ced39b2f9a86
19 min
2117
A referendum on photo radar, sure. But on equal...
UCP leadership candidate has called for a referendum regarding equalization payments. Rob wonders what that would accomplish.
11 min
2118
Anti-aging drug
Could a new drug help reduce aging and improve quality of Life? Sam Apple who teaches at University of Pennsylvania joins Rob to discuss.  More here: https://www.wired.com/story/this-pill-promises-to-extend-life-for-a-nickel-a-pop/
12 min
2119
The Truth about Creep Catchers
B.C.'s privacy watchdog is ordering Surrey Creep Catchers to remove material identifying people from their website.  They have good intentions but this group seems to caus a lot of trouble. Sean Smith, a professional Social Media educator who took up the cause of educating the public about negative impacts of the online vigilantes known as Creep Catchers joins Rob.  www.ttac.com
11 min
2120
Rob's rant about Trudeau on the Rolling Stone
"The issue with Canadian politicians speaking to American reporters is that you aren't really going to get pressed at all..."
9 min
2121
The question of uniformed officers at Calgary P...
Jason Kingsley, President and Executive Producer of Calgary Pride joins Rob to explain Pride's decision to not allow CPS members to march if they are in uniform. 
13 min
2122
Where is AI at? And is there a reason to fear w...
Rob is joined by AI expert and researcher Joanna Bryson
18 min
2123
The arrest of Kevin Johnston for hate crimes.
Investigative journalist for Global News Stewart Bell joins Rob to chat about this story: A former Mississauga mayoral candidate whose online posts targeting Muslims have prompted complaints was arrested Monday for “hate-motivated crime..... more here  
12 min
2124
Bountiful British Columbia
Rob is joined by the Vancouver Sun's Daphne Bramham to chat about the polygamy verdicts for Bloackmore and Oler.
18 min
2125
Stop shaming parents- says blogger in viral post
Karen Johnson, blogger at www.21stcenturysahm.com has had a facebook post go viral for speaking out against parents passing harsh judgements against eachother online. 
11 min