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
2001
Death Dates for Electronics and why its bad for...
15 min
2002
How researchers were finally able to establish ...
16 min
2003
Journo Corner: Brandi Morin on covering the Pop...
16 min
2004
Clayton Ruby’s legacy and the landmark case of ...
17 min
2005
B.C. woman takes out newspaper ad in desperate ...
16 min
2006
What is the purpose of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to ...
64 min
2007
How to get a good night’s sleep during a heatwave
13 min
2008
Canada’s ban of the import of dogs from more th...
16 min
2009
Energy firms report massive profits, why are co...
17 min
2010
What does Russia’s new naval doctrine mean for ...
16 min
2011
Hate crime reports in Canada surged during COVI...
8 min
2012
New Stats Can data shows reporting of sexual as...
9 min
2013
What is the purpose of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to ...
16 min
2014
How fast is Monkeypox spreading and what can be...
67 min
2015
Global map of animal movement could help protec...
18 min
2016
Researchers discover whale sharks are the world...
16 min
2017
The best magicians in the world gather in Canad...
18 min
2018
A look at the life and legacy of The Beachcombe...
16 min
2019
Is Ottawa’s task force on passport delays just ...
7 min
2020
Ottawa created a task force to tackle passport ...
10 min
2021
How fast is Monkeypox spreading and what can be...
14 min
2022
Hockey Canada executives on the hotseat at parl...
65 min
2023
How a Canadian claiming on social media to be o...
14 min
2024
Actually, the Russian Economy Is Imploding
16 min
2025
Recent crypto crash has hurt many first-time in...
17 min