Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

Every weeknight, you can count on Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne to feature compelling stories, diverse viewpoints, thoughtful questions, and frank conversations on topics that matter to all Canadians. From politics to public health, diplomacy to discrimination, affordability to artificial intelligence, and the environment to entertainment, the show will deliver a fresh approach to current affairs from a genuinely Canadian perspective.

Who is Ben O’Hara-Byrne? Currently the host of Conversations with Ben O’Hara-Byrne, Ben has more than 20 years broadcast journalism experience. He started in radio in Quebec City in 1998 before working for Global News in Montreal and Global News in Toronto. He moved to Global National’s Ottawa/Parliamentary Bureau in 2005 and served as the network’s Asia Correspondent based in Beijing from 2009 to 2011. He’s also worked as a network bureau chief in Beijing and London, U.K., and an evening news anchor in Victoria, B.C. He has reported from across Canada and from several countries including Afghanistan, North Korea, China, Libya, Egypt, South Africa, Ukraine, and Russia.

News
Politics
351
MADE IN CANADA: Our greatest inventions
18 min
352
How Bizarre! Calgary Porch Pirate chase & 100k ...
6 min
353
Want to start your own business? Here are the ...
16 min
354
The restaurant owner’s plight: Made in Canada, ...
13 min
355
Your phone is listening: companies creating tar...
17 min
356
Patriotism in Canada feeling high after Trump t...
15 min
357
Are Canadians “sobering up” in 2025?
17 min
358
Why is it difficult to trade between provinces ...
14 min
359
The backlash around DEI and is it warranted?
13 min
360
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 kicks off
16 min
361
Non-addictive pain relief: F.D.A. Approves Drug...
16 min
362
How can we unlock our critical minerals industry?
19 min
363
Holly Cole is back with new album of standards ...
34 min
364
Sports broadcaster Scott Oake shares his story ...
36 min
365
Business community breathes “brief” sigh of rel...
18 min
366
The fallout from the tariffs threat and what’s ...
18 min
367
How real are Canada’s vows to beef up border se...
18 min
368
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty on Canada...
19 min
369
Why comedy legend Tom Green left LA and built a...
37 min
370
Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump negotiate a 30...
6 min
371
Bluesman Colin James: Still chasing the sun and...
33 min
372
How badly damaged are Canada/US relations?
7 min
373
How did Americans and Mexicans react to tariff ...
11 min
374
Canadian views on becoming an American state
6 min
375
What we know from Washington on a 30-day delay ...
12 min