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
1976
Is it risky for young people to consume alcohol?
16 min
1977
Advocates feel decriminalization alone is not e...
18 min
1978
Canadian Music Spotlight: Bif Naked
16 min
1979
The high cost of high-speed internet in Canada
17 min
1980
Fixed vs Variable mortgage rates - what’s the r...
15 min
1981
The importance of a self-administered police se...
14 min
1982
Canadian animal shelters facing ‘perfect storm’...
16 min
1983
Is energy poverty causing Canadians to take dan...
18 min
1984
How can the major political parties engage with...
16 min
1985
Hockey Canada in the penalty box over 2018 sex ...
18 min
1986
What to expect as the 7th Covid wave hits Canada
15 min
1987
Metal sculptor delights Albertans with outdoor ...
11 min
1988
The consequences the lifeguard shortage will ha...
16 min
1989
Should AC be deemed a necessity, as heat waves ...
18 min
1990
The costs of being a driver: subscription featu...
16 min
1991
International doctor unable to practice in Cana...
18 min
1992
Manitoba physician concerned over shortages in ...
15 min
1993
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringin...
66 min
1994
Why customer service is on the decline and what...
19 min
1995
The UN estimates the world’s population will hi...
16 min
1996
Australian traveller on her way to Canada quest...
16 min
1997
The growing threat of space junk plummeting to ...
16 min
1998
Ottawa under fire for closing special immigrati...
17 min
1999
New Lytton wildfire continues to spread bringin...
14 min
2000
Health Canada approves first COVID vaccine for ...
57 min