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Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.

    Paull Wells, "Trudeau on the Ropes"; Impact of cancelled renewable projects; Using the notwithstanding clause; Next steps in Israel-Hamas conflict

    Paull Wells, "Trudeau on the Ropes"; Impact of cancelled renewable projects; Using the notwithstanding clause; Next steps in Israel-Hamas conflict

    Today's guests:
    Paul Wells, Author "Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times"
    Randy Bullock, Reeve of Cardston County
    Stephane Serafin, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) at the University of Ottawa
    Jack Cunningham, Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History - Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (University of Toronto)
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    • 42 min
    Antisemitism reaches new heights in Canada; Foreign Interference inquiry proves its worth; Arrests in Nijjar killing; Robert Sawyer - "The Downloaded"

    Antisemitism reaches new heights in Canada; Foreign Interference inquiry proves its worth; Arrests in Nijjar killing; Robert Sawyer - "The Downloaded"

    Today's guests:
    Abe Silverman, Manager for Public Affairs for Alberta – B’nai Brith Canada
    Michael Kempa – Associate Professor of Criminology – University of Ottawa – Focused on politics of Security and Policing
    Stewart Bell, National Online and Investigative Journalist – Global News
    Robert J. Sawyer – Hugo Award-winning Science-Fiction writer from Toronto / Author - "The Downloaded"
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    • 50 min
    US approves military aid for Ukraine; Concern over anti-Israel protests; Has religion been a net positive?; Canada's Immigration Dilemma; Bird flu spreading among cows

    US approves military aid for Ukraine; Concern over anti-Israel protests; Has religion been a net positive?; Canada's Immigration Dilemma; Bird flu spreading among cows

    Today's guests:
    Molly McKew, Lead writer at GreatPower.us / Writer & lecturer on Russian influence & information warfare
    Joanna Baron – Executive Director – Canadian Constitution Foundation
    James Fell -Columnist / Author / “The Sweary Historian” (Featured Speaker - Western Canadian Reason Conference May 3-5)
    Andrew Grantham, Executive Director and Senior Economist for Economics and Capital Markets for CIBC
    Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba
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    • 1 hr
    Israel responds to Iran attack; Why Canada's living standards are slipping; Capital gains tax changes; "Loch Ness: They Created a Monster"

    Israel responds to Iran attack; Why Canada's living standards are slipping; Capital gains tax changes; "Loch Ness: They Created a Monster"

    Today's guests:
    Joe Roberts, Managing Director of Defense & Foreign Affairs for Winston Wilmont Public Affairs
    William Robson, CEO - CD Howe Institute
    Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Research Fellow - School of Public Policy
    John MacLaverty, Director - "Loch Ness: They Created a Monster"

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    • 48 min
    Fdeeral budget misses the mark on growth & productivity; Why impartiality matters for the Governor-General; Gambling scandal rocks NBA; "The Last Video Store"

    Fdeeral budget misses the mark on growth & productivity; Why impartiality matters for the Governor-General; Gambling scandal rocks NBA; "The Last Video Store"

    Today's guests:
    Andrew Coyne, Columnist - Globe & Mail
    Philippe Lagasse, Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Carleton University
    Jeremy Luke, president and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport
    Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford, and Kevin Martin, Co-Directors & Star - “The Last Video Store”
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    • 45 min
    Municipal affairs minister on Bill 18; Analysis of the impact of Bill 18; Revelations from the foreign interference inquiry; Returning carbon tax dollars to small businesses

    Municipal affairs minister on Bill 18; Analysis of the impact of Bill 18; Revelations from the foreign interference inquiry; Returning carbon tax dollars to small businesses

    Today's guests:
    Ric McIver – Minister of Municipal Affairs for Alberta
    Dr. Jared Wesley – Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta
    Sam Cooper – Award-winning Investigative Journalist and Founder of The Bureau
    Andrew Sennyah – Provincial Affairs Director for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB)
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    • 46 min

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