Father who stood up to daughter's bullies facin...
Kris Beeby joins Rob on air to recount how he had a little chat with some bullies who were bothering his daughter, and wound up with assault charges,
More on the story here:
http://www.newstalk770.com/2017/03/14/195269/?sc_ref=facebook
18 min
2452
The Unmade Bed- men and women in the 21st century
Stephen Marche, author of The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth About Men and Women in the 21st Century.
A chat about manhood, equality, the neo-patriarchy, and who is doing the dishes at your house.
http://www.stephenmarche.com/
16 min
2453
Minister Sarah Hoffman on her "sewer rats" comm...
Just because it rhymes, doesn't mean it is a great thing to say. Minister Sarah Hoffman apologizes for her "sewer rats" comment in the house and chats about Alberta's move to ban paid plasma donations.
12 min
2454
Those blinky lights MIGHT BE ALIENS
Harvard scientists say that some blinking lights or Fast Radio Bursts out in the universe just might be from aliens "sailing." Rob is joined by Professor Abraham Loeb, Frank N Naird Jr Professor of Science at Harvard.
More:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a25609/fast-radio-bursts-alien-space-travel/
13 min
2455
Scaachi Koul- One Day We'll All Be Dead And Non...
Rob has author, social media commentator and writer for Buzz Feed Scaachi Koul in studio to chat about her first book, One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter http://scaachi.com/odwabdanotwm
15 min
2456
Body checking ban means much fewer injuries in ...
A U of C study has found that the bodychecking ban imposed in 2012 in pee wee hockey has made a drastic difference in reducing injuries.
Researcher Kathryn Schneider, Assistant Professor and clinician Scientist in the Spot Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary joins Rob.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3303740/body-checking-ban-in-pee-wee-means-fewer-concussions-u-of-c-study/
9 min
2457
The Emerys- Canadian Cannabis Activists
Last week police across Canada raided Cannabis Culture shops. Jodie and Marc Emery were arrested, they join Rob to chat about it.
15 min
2458
Tom Jackson on the Parks Canada decision to dis...
Parks Canada has rejected the filming of a movie in Banff on the basis that it depicted an aboriginal gang leader which may be viewed as unfavourable. The actor playing that role, Canadian Icon Tom Jackson, joins Rob to share what he thinks of it.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3296096/parks-canada-rejects-movie-to-be-shot-in-banff-and-jasper-after-seeing-plot/
12 min
2459
Court backlogs, triage system, and zombie laws
With U of A law prof Steven Penney.
13 min
2460
Public sector workers making more in Alberta
Alberta government employees make 7.9% more than comparable private sector workers according to a new study from the Fraser Report. Rob is joined by Fraser Institute Director of Fiscal Studies Charles Lammam.
12 min
2461
Marijuana dispensaries raided
Police have been raiding "Cannabis Culture" marijuna dispensaries across the country yesterday and today. Dana Larsen, marijuana Activist.
11 min
2462
The Atheist Muslim
Rob is joined by Ali Rizvi, Author of "The Atheist Muslim: A Journey From Religion to Reason."
https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Muslim-Journey-Religion-Reason/dp/1250094445
14 min
2463
Daylight savings time- and the cost on energy c...
The C.D. Howe institute has come out with a report showing how Daylight Savings Time affects energy consumption.
Rob is joined by C.D. Howe fellow-in-residence and PHD candidate in thew Department of Economics at the U of C, Blake Shaffer.
10 min
2464
Tax funded private schools
Should the government cease providing support for private schools? Public Interest Alberta is recommending just that, Public Interest Alberta Board Chair Larry Booi joins Rob to explain why.
10 min
2465
Maternity leave and EI benefits
Rob discusses mat leave and EI benefits with callers. Is the maximum EI allowance enough to encourage Canadians to procreate?
11 min
2466
MS Liberation Treatment
A new Canadian study has seemingly showed a controversial MS therapy to be ineffective. Dr. Mark Freedman, Professor of Neurology at the University of Ottawa shares his thoughts.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3295904/controversial-liberation-therapy-treatment-not-effective-in-ms-patients-canadian-study/
16 min
2467
Know your rights
Two cases have been thrown out due to the rights of the suspected drunk driver being violated. Rob invites Ottawa Criminal Lawyer Solomon Friedman on air to chat about why it is important to defend rights of the accused, and for those accused to know their rights.
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/police-violated-suspected-drunk-drivers-rights-by-weighing-her-during-breath-test-judge
22 min
2468
The "Red Pill" part 4- last thoughts, feminism,
A few last thoughts on the Red Pill controversy with International Women's Day tomorrow. Sophie Gregoire taking flack, Emma Watson taking flack, and Rob takes a caller.
7 min
2469
The "Red Pill" Part 3- Legitimate concerns for ...
Justin Trottier, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Equality joins Rob to talk about why the Red Pill film is being screened tomorrow and what sort of issues men are facing.
17 min
2470
The "Red Pill" part 2- What is the Red Pill Mov...
Rebecca Reid, Columnist for the Daily Telegraph joins Rob to explain what the Red Pill Movement is about, what is in The Red Pill movie, and to chat about Men's Rights Activism.
13 min
2471
The "Red Pill" part 1- political entanglements
Rob chats about how Maxime Bernier seemingly unwittingly wandered into the "Red Pill" controversy with a meme this week as well as the connection of the Wildrose Party to the University Wildrose Association.
11 min
2472
Noted comic book collection with extremely rare...
Jon Burke is a Connecticut Attorney- and also a noted collector of rare comic books who is preparing to auction off his impressive collection.
14 min
2473
What Canadians think about women in politics
Abacus Research and Equal Voice Canada have conducted a survey to see how Canadians feel about women in politics and if Canadians think that parity is forthcoming.
Grace Lore, Senior Researcher at Equal Voice Canada.
More:
http://abacusdata.ca/finding-parity-canadian-opinions-about-women-in-politics/
13 min
2474
Million dollar homes
What kind of a house will a million dollars buy in different cities across Canada. Rob is joined by John Hripko from Royal Lepage Canada.
9 min
2475
Trump's wiretap claims and other eyebrow raisin...
Rob welcomes to the show Tom Nichols, Author of the Death of Expertise, professor at the Naval War College