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
Where is the Conservative leadership race heade...
16 min
2002
July sees a big jump in reported cases of onlin...
18 min
2003
Canada joins with Britain to resume training Uk...
15 min
2004
B.C. woman takes out newspaper ad in desperate ...
66 min
2005
Why pickle pizza is becoming a big dill
11 min
2006
Death Dates for Electronics and why its bad for...
15 min
2007
How researchers were finally able to establish ...
16 min
2008
Journo Corner: Brandi Morin on covering the Pop...
16 min
2009
Clayton Ruby’s legacy and the landmark case of ...
17 min
2010
B.C. woman takes out newspaper ad in desperate ...
16 min
2011
What is the purpose of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to ...
64 min
2012
How to get a good night’s sleep during a heatwave
13 min
2013
Canada’s ban of the import of dogs from more th...
16 min
2014
Energy firms report massive profits, why are co...
17 min
2015
What does Russia’s new naval doctrine mean for ...
16 min
2016
Hate crime reports in Canada surged during COVI...
8 min
2017
New Stats Can data shows reporting of sexual as...
9 min
2018
What is the purpose of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to ...
16 min
2019
How fast is Monkeypox spreading and what can be...
67 min
2020
Global map of animal movement could help protec...
18 min
2021
Researchers discover whale sharks are the world...
16 min
2022
The best magicians in the world gather in Canad...
18 min
2023
A look at the life and legacy of The Beachcombe...
16 min
2024
Is Ottawa’s task force on passport delays just ...
7 min
2025
Ottawa created a task force to tackle passport ...
10 min