Producer Katie Thompson joins Rob on air to share some of her thoughts on the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why.
5 min
2327
Let's talk about teen suicide
The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has some school boards warning parents from allowing their children to watch it alone.
Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and advocate joins Rob to share her thoughts on the program, and how much teen suicide is discussed.
17 min
2328
Kenney in the polls
Kenney may not be helping the standing of the PC party. Quito Maggi
President of Mainstreet research, joins the show.
9 min
2329
Sex-selective abortions in Canada?
Some parts of India have a high prevalence of sex-selective abortions. Does this follow new immigrants to Canada? Some Indian women seem to be giving birth to more boys than girls.
Susitha Wanagaratne co-authored a study about the issue, she is a post-doctoral research fellow at St. Michael's Hospital.
10 min
2330
Into the Fire
Three Fort McMurray firefighters join Rob to chat about their book, "Into The Fire" detailing their experience dealing with the beast.
https://www.amazon.ca/Into-Fire-Fight-Save-McMurray-ebook/dp/B01MY695EV/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1493327682&sr=1-1&keywords=into+the+fire
16 min
2331
NAFTA
What can Trump legally do to NAFTA? What happens if the States pull out? Why is free trade important?
With International Trade Attorney Scott Lincicome.
14 min
2332
The fallout of O'leary's exit and what is next ...
With AM 640 host Matt Gurney.
16 min
2333
Decriminalize all drugs
Donald Macpherson Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions Simon Fraser University says drug controls are failing us. Time for a new approach.
13 min
2334
NAFTA, lumber, trade, and Oleary drops out
With David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
18 min
2335
Jason Mewes
The Calgary Expo is this weekend!
Jason Mewes, Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob, and more joins Rob ahead of his appearance in Calgary this weekend!
16 min
2336
Obesity as a chronic disease
The Canadian Obesity Network says it is time to recognize obesity as a disease in order to improve supports. Dr. Arya Sharma with the Canadian Obesity Network, Chair in Obesity Research and Management joins Rob to chat about how obesity behaves like a chronic disease.
16 min
2337
The Saddledome is just not enough for our purpo...
Caller Jerry calls in and shares his viewpoint that the Saddledome "busting at the seams" and the need for a new arena ASAP.
3 min
2338
Ken King on Plan B
Ken King in studio with Rob chatting about the Victoria Park Option- or "Plan B"
19 min
2339
Canada just can't make immunization targets- Why?
Colin Busby, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe institute joins Rob on air to chat about the immunization targets that Canada, and Alberta simply can't seem to it.
His piece here: https://www.cdhowe.org/intelligence-memos/colin-busby-who-blame-insufficient-vaccination-coverage-among-canadian-children
12 min
2340
Why is it so hard to revoke a license, even aft...
National Post Columnist Chris Selley joins Rob on air to chat about driving in Canada, and how Canada deals with those who drive dangerously.
You can read his piece here
http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/chris-selley-if-driving-is-a-privilege-why-is-it-so-hard-to-revoke
21 min
2341
Plan B on a new arena
A report is expected this Monday with details of what a Victoria Park Arena could look like in Calgary.
Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra joins Rob to chat about it.
11 min
2342
Young women as the "breadwinners" of the family
An increasing number of young women are out earning their partners, how is this making them feel? Ashley Ford, Editors feature of Refinery 29.
11 min
2343
The Inescapability of the Carbon Tax
A new paper says that the Carbon tax is coming, we better get used to it- and be smart about it.
Denis McConaghy, former Executive Vice-President of Corporate Development at TransCanada Corporation. Previously, he was Executive Vice-President, Pipeline Strategy and Development.
You can see his paper here: http://bit.ly/2od0ZBY
12 min
2344
The catholic school system and the constitution
How a ruling in Saskatchewan stating that non-catholic students will not be funded in catholic schools next year could affect Catholic Schools in Alberta. Luke Fevin, co-founder of APUPIL (Albertan Parents for Unbiased Public Inclusive Learning.)
13 min
2345
Vaping, harm reduction and Bill S-5
David Sweanor, expert on tobacco policy and public health joins Rob to chat about vaping in Canada.
16 min
2346
Today is 420
Rob talks all things 420.
Myths and legalizing marijuana.
10 min
2347
Scotland... a province of Canada?
Rob talks to Canadian author Ken McGoogan about why Scotland should be a Canadian province.
10 min
2348
Marijuana talks
Rob talks with Professor Anindya Sen, from the University of Waterloo, about privatizing marijuana sales.
11 min
2349
The world post smart phones
Rob chats with Matt Weinberger, tech reporter with Business Insider, about what our world will look like post smart phones.
... it is hard to believe!
11 min
2350
Who really pays corporate income tax?
Rob chats with Ken McKenzie, Professor of Economics and Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the U of C, about his report released today. They discuss who is really paying for corporate income tax? And who pays the most when corporate taxes go up?