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