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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25-years after her death, Princess Diana’s long...
16 min
1802
Canada will play an important role in NASA’s Ar...
51 min
1803
The importance of foreign students to Canadian ...
19 min
1804
Back to school: High rents and low availability...
16 min
1805
Doppelgangers: The inspiration behind a Canadia...
18 min
1806
Suddenly big brands are rushing to “go grey”
16 min
1807
The police response was in the spotlight at the...
17 min
1808
Canada will play an important role in NASA’s Ar...
15 min
1809
How does a black hole sound like? COVID Protect...
77 min
1810
Sounds of outer space: Meet the Canadian who he...
13 min
1811
Back to School: COVID concerns heading into a n...
16 min
1812
The US announces a major student loan forgivene...
16 min
1813
The phenomenon of “slow quitting” hits Canadian...
15 min
1814
Canada is hoarding resources and why allies are...
16 min
1815
Why is NATO’s Secretary General making first ev...
15 min
1816
How are Ukrainians settling in to life in Canad...
64 min
1817
Back to school: why sleep should be a mental he...
15 min
1818
Journo Corner: What’s it been like to cover the...
17 min
1819
Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: How...
16 min
1820
Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: How...
16 min
1821
Ukraine six months after Russia’s Invasion: Is ...
15 min
1822
Ukraine Independence Day, what’s behind the sur...
87 min
1823
Not one, but two asteroids might have slain the...
11 min
1824
Back to school: What kind of teacher shortage d...
17 min
1825
Code Blue: what’s behind the surge in ER closur...
18 min