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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Winnipeg revels in a miraculous Jets comeback
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Go west: The Professional Women’s Hockey League...
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Are you flourishing? Many young adults aren't, ...
20 min
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The case for spending your tourism dollars in C...
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Why are rural areas seeing higher crime rates t...
18 min
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Canada emerges from a federal election more fra...
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One of Canada’s top Oil company CEOs on what it...
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How a Canadian researcher helped confirm a rema...
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Trump’s First 100 Days and what they’ve meant f...
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How is another Liberal victory landing in Alber...
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Journo Corner: What next for Pierre Poilievre?
20 min
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Arkells frontman Max Kerman on the creative pro...
33 min
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B.C. promises public inquiry into festival atta...
17 min
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Breaking down the surprises from election night
19 min
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Is Mark Carney ready to deal with Donald Trump?
18 min
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Is this the end of third parties in Canada?
19 min
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How will the Liberals navigate a minority parli...
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What next for Conservatives after an election o...
11 min
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The many challenges ahead for PM Mark Carney an...
19 min
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Canada, Pharma and Trump
18 min
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YouTube began with one 19s video in 2005, how d...
18 min
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Why RFK Jr.'s comments on autism are so dangerous
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Preparing for a contentious federal election o...
18 min
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Consumers should be careful with how we perceiv...
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Why is Donald Trump is looking for an off ramp ...
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