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
2026
The Pope's apology is only a start
16 min
2027
RBC forecasts historic correction for the Canad...
16 min
2028
Why is Toronto’s Pearson Airport now the worst ...
14 min
2029
Why Quidditch is now known as Quadball?
12 min
2030
Is there a gun issue in this country?
16 min
2031
Nexus enrolment centres remain closed - here’s ...
5 min
2032
How will non-disclosure agreements impact Hocke...
12 min
2033
An emotional day in Maskwacis as the Pope asks ...
18 min
2034
The Pope apologizes for church’s role in reside...
16 min
2035
Hells Angels Ontario procession: why we romanti...
13 min
2036
Watch out for space junk - it could be deadly
15 min
2037
The story of the logo behind the papal visit
19 min
2038
Is there a serious sports culture issue in this...
16 min
2039
How worried should we be about a global food sh...
18 min
2040
A 67-year-old is cycling across Canada to raise...
16 min
2041
What’s the secret to Happiness?
12 min
2042
MacEwan University to house residential school ...
11 min
2043
How is the Russia-Ukraine war evolving?
18 min
2044
How dangerous is social media for our children?
9 min
2045
Why the monarch butterfly is now an endangered ...
18 min
2046
The impact a WestJet strike will have on Canadi...
16 min
2047
How do you get the most out of your current job?
8 min
2048
Is it risky for young people to consume alcohol?
16 min
2049
Advocates feel decriminalization alone is not e...
18 min
2050
Canadian Music Spotlight: Bif Naked
16 min