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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BC’s Nell Smith was a rising music star when sh...
37 min
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Ottawa is set to release its report on UFOs, wh...
16 min
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Could Pierre Poilievre lose the Ottawa area sea...
8 min
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A Gen Z voter on why he and many his age are vo...
10 min
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The mission to save war memorials at Bay stores...
16 min
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Popular Canadian vegan fast-food chain flips pl...
19 min
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Why is rude classroom behaviour rising and what...
18 min
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Sex-assault case begins for former Canadian wor...
18 min
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Liberals still ahead in the polls in the final...
18 min
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What goes on at the conclave
19 min
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How lasting was the impact of Pope Francis’ vis...
18 min
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Star Wars' Tatooine-like planet discovered with...
18 min
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Polls tighten as federal election campaign ente...
17 min
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Remembering Pope Francis
18 min
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How well do federal party promises add up?
18 min
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London Junior hockey assault trial begins
15 min
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Post-Debate: Looking to the last stretch before...
5 min
68
Post-Debate: Body language of the leaders
8 min
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Post-Debate: The Panel
62 min
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Post-Debate: Energy issues
7 min
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Post-Debate: Facing Donald Trump
7 min
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Post-debate: Liberal view.
8 min
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Post-debate: Conservative view
10 min
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Journo Corner: French debate reaction
18 min
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The sweet science of chocolate
17 min