Best CHQR / Curiouscast Podcasts (2024)

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Trump ramps up the voter fraud claims, is there any truth to them at all? 20:06

16m ago20:06

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Guest: Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director – Center for Effective Public Management, Senior Fellow – Governance Studies, Brookings InstituteBy Curiouscast

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A Good Man in Politics: Lloyd Axworthy’s ‘Kick-in-the Pants’ Memoir 17:50

31m ago17:50

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Guest: Lloyd Axworthy, World Refugee Council, former federal minister of foreign affairs and author of My Life in PoliticsBy Curiouscast

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A BC mom spent years trying to prove her teen daughter’s death was a homicide, she was right. 19:22

1h ago19:22

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Guest: Tracy Sims, mother of Samantha Sims-SomervilleBy Curiouscast

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Paying tribute to the man friends called Q: Quincy Jones 22:14

1h ago22:14

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Guest: Ingrid Monson, Quincy Jones Professor of African American music at Harvard University and author of Freedom Sounds: Civil Rights Call Out to Jazz and AfricaBy Curiouscast

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US election preview + our coverage preview 20:33

2h ago20:33

20:33

Guest: Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief, Global NationalBy Curiouscast

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Americans bet millions on presidential race 18:27

2h ago18:27

18:27

Guest: Thomas Gruca, George Daly Professor in Marketing and Director, Iowa Electronic Markets - The University of IowaBy Curiouscast

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Roy Green Show Podcast November 3: Justin Trudeau continues to ignore Liberal MPs calling for his resignation, UCP support for Danielle Smith, Leader of Iran vows to attack Israel again and the Presidential ... 1:02:51

1h ago1:02:51

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Today’s podcast: Justin Trudeau continues to ignore Liberal MPs calling for his resignation as leader and Prime Minister We discussed this yesterday with Liberal MP Wayne Long, who has led the call for Trudeau to resign as Liberal Party leader. Guests: Michelle Simson, Former Liberal Party of Canada MP and Trudeau seatmate during Question Period Da…

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Nov. 3: Trump or Harris for president on Tuesday? 11:16

1h ago11:16

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Trump or Harris for president on Tuesday? And how may America respond, regardless of who becomes president-elect? Guest: John Zogby. The dean of American pollsters and founder of John Zogby Strategies, co-host of the Zogby Report podcast and author of Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Nov. 3: Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowing to attack Israel again 18:14

1h ago18:14

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As the war continues between Israel, Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran, with Iran's leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowing to attack Israel again, and while in Canada the U.S. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese, accused of being antisemitic, either stepped down or was removed as yesterday's keynote speaker from the inaugural "C…

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Nov. 3: A convict who became Canada's youngest designated dangerous offender after sexually assaulting a three-month-old baby seeks temporary escorted leave from prison to attend Indigenous cultural ceremonies ... 18:39

1h ago18:39

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A convict who became Canada's youngest designated dangerous offender after sexually assaulting a three-month-old baby is seeking temporary escorted leave from prison to attend Indigenous cultural ceremonies in Vancouver. Tara Desousa, now 43 has appealed to the Federal Court. Desousa was 15 years of age when she sexually assaulted an infant she was…

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Nov. 3: Does 91% support for Premier Danielle Smith this give her virtual freedom to proceed with her policies for Alberta? 18:11

1h ago18:11

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Following a 91% support for Premier Danielle Smith during the Alberta UCP AGM does this give the premier virtual freedoms to proceed with her policies for Alberta? Guest: Ted Morton, Former Alberta Minister of Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Nov. 3: Justin Trudeau continues to ignore Liberal MPs calling for his resignation 16:51

8m ago16:51

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Justin Trudeau continues to ignore Liberal MPs calling for his resignation as leader and Prime Minister We discussed this yesterday with Liberal MP Wayne Long, who has led the call for Trudeau to resign as Liberal Party leader. Guests: Michelle Simson, Former Liberal Party of Canada MP and Trudeau seatmate during Question Period Dan McTeague, Forme…

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Should retirees have mortgages? And, how will new immigration targets impact the economy? 37:45

1h ago37:45

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Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali on More Than Money as they talk to Faiz Khaku, licensed mortgage agent and director AOD with Indi Mortgage, about everything you need to know about having a mortgage in retirement. Also on the show, Parisa Mahboubi, senior policy analyst, C.D. Howe Institute, talks about what Canada's new immigration targets me…

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Roy Green Show Podcast November 2: Medical Assistance in Dying criteria, growing number of Liberal MPs want Justin Trudeau to resign, and the U.S. Presidential race 1:23:06

3h ago1:23:06

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Today’s podcast: National Post op-ed: We're way beyond the slippery slope. We need new criteria for MAID (if we were first slipping down the terminal illness slope with increasing MAID usage, we're now hurtling down another hill altogether.) writes Doctor Shawn Whatley. For some of us, the MAID option isn't just theory. It's something we carefully …

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Nov. 2: The question of who is leading the U.S. presidential race is found in the election betting markets 11:59

20h ago11:59

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Professor Thomas Miller, of Northwestern University says the question of who is leading the U.S. presidential race is found in the election betting markets. Guest: Professor Thomas Miller, Faculty Director, Master of Science in Data Science, School of Professional Studies, at Northwestern University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Nov. 2: Is it time for Justin Trudeau to be forced out by a non-confidence vote? 15:55

3h ago15:55

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The Bloc Quebecois is not taking one step forward and two steps backward when it comes to Mr. Trudeau's future as prime minister. The BQ will introduce a non-confidence motion in parliament and be likely supported by the Conservative Party of Canada and perhaps rebellious Liberal MPs who will catch the 24-hour flu on the day of the vote. Guest: Nin…

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Nov. 2: Liberal MP from Saint John, New Brunswick, calls on Justin Trudeau to resign as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. 36:39

2d ago36:39

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Wayne Long, Liberal MP from Saint John, New Brunswick, calls on Justin Trudeau to resign as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Guest: Wayne Long, Liberal MP from Saint John, New Brunswick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Nov. 2: An effort by Liberal MPs to remove Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister 19:41

3h ago19:41

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There are political happenings in Canada, including the not-yet-ended effort by Liberal MPs to remove Justin Trudeau as PM. The U.S. presidential election is just days away. Guest: Darrell Bricker. CEO. IPSOS Public Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Nov. 2: We need a new criteria for Medical Assistance in Dying 16:25

3h ago16:25

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We're way beyond the slippery slope. We need new criteria for MAID (if we were first slipping down the terminal illness slope with increasing MAID usage, we're now hurtling down another hill altogether.) writes Doctor Shawn Whatley. For some of us, the MAID option isn't just theory. It's something we carefully consider. Guest: Dr. Shawn Whatley. Fo…

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Why are so many people living with Diabetes made to feel shame about their condition and how do you stop it? 10:44

1h ago10:44

10:44

Guest: Laura Syron, President & CEO of Diabetes CanadaBy Curiouscast

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One of the great alt-rock bands returns with a zombie themed album 19:15

2h ago19:15

19:15

Guest: Joey Santiago, lead guitarist and co-founder, PixiesBy Curiouscast

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RCMP in B.C. dismantles largest drug superlab in Canadian history 21:38

2h ago21:38

21:38

Guest: Bruce Pitt-Payne, Retired RCMP Major Crime Investigator and ConsultantBy Curiouscast

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Canadian Dollar is at a two-year low, how much further could it fall? 17:50

2h ago17:50

17:50

Guest: Eric Kam, professor of economics, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityBy Curiouscast

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Why Peace in Ukraine requires Russia’s Defeat; Call for Competition Bureau to investigate e-transfer fees; The need for new safeguards around medical assistance in dying 38:41

4d ago38:41

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Today's guests: Aurel Braun - Professor of Political Science, and International Relations, University of Toronto; Associate, Davis Center, Harvard University Michele Rempel-Garner - Member of Parliament. Calgary - Nose Hill / Committee Member -Standing Committee on Industry and Technology Shawn Whatley – Physician / Munk Senior Fellow with the Macd…

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Jody Wilson-Raybould talks history, reconciliation, and why it’s time for the Prime Minister to resign 39:37

2h ago39:37

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Guest: Jody Wilson-Raybould, former federal minister of justice and author of Reconciling History: A Story of CanadaBy Curiouscast

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America’s former envoy in Ottawa on what’s at stake for Canada in the U.S. election 18:35

3h ago18:35

18:35

Guest: Gordon Giffin, former U.S. Ambassador to CanadaBy Curiouscast

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Federal minister of health talks dental-care plan and Halloween 9:37

5h ago9:37

9:37

Guest: Mark Holland, federal minister of Health and Member of Parliament for AjaxBy Curiouscast

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World Series champion and MVP Freddie Freeman says playing for Team Canada keeps his late mom close to his heart 14:47

4h ago14:47

14:47

Guest: Steven Bernard, Freddie Freeman’s varsity coach, El Modena High SchoolBy Curiouscast

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What the Menendez brothers’ case tells us about the moral paradox of true crime 29:35

4h ago29:35

29:35

Guest: Michael Arntfield, Associate Professor of Criminology & English Literature, Western University and former police detectiveBy Curiouscast

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Trick or treat: Why shrinkflation on Halloween impacts your candy haul 17:13

5h ago17:13

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Guest: Pascal Thériault, economist who researches agricultural economics and agri-food marketing at McGill UniversityyBy Curiouscast

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Introducing... Haunted Canada 23:27

2h ago23:27

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When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her. From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her. Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained …

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A first-hand look at the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza 17:42

1h ago17:42

17:42

Guest: Petra Straight, Global Pharmacy Advisor, Save the Children UKBy Curiouscast

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Nearly 400 days he was taken hostage by Hamas, Canadian woman continues to fight for her cousin’s release 19:46

1h ago19:46

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Guest: Yasmin Magal, cousin of IDF soldier and Hamas hostage Omer NeutraBy Curiouscast

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Journo Corner: Forget the cola wars: How Dr. Pepper pushed Pepsi off it’s second place perch 18:50

1h ago18:50

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Guest: Duane Stanford, editor and publisher, Beverage DigestBy Curiouscast

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Could women voters propel Kamala Harris to the presidency? 22:18

1h ago22:18

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Guest: Carol Geffner, Professor of the Practice of Governance and Management, University of Southern CaliforniaBy Curiouscast

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Toronto Zoo mourns the loss one of its original denizens as Charles the gorilla dies at 52 18:06

2h ago18:06

18:06

Guest: Dolph DeJong, CEO, Toronto ZooBy Curiouscast

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From Moo Deng to Beetlejuice: What costumes are all the rage this Halloween 17:59

2h ago17:59

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Guest: Tammy Salvalaggio, Halloween AlleyBy Curiouscast

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Inside look at 2014 collapse of major Canadian law firm and why it still matters 20:15

5h ago20:15

20:15

Guest: Adam Dodek, professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa and author of Heenan Blaikie: The Making and Unmaking of a Great Canadian Law FirmBy Curiouscast

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Member of Indian PM Modi's inner circle behind Canadian criminal plot 20:27

5h ago20:27

20:27

Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of National Security, Professional Development Institute, University of Ottawa and former CSIS officerBy Curiouscast

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Hoarder House Flippers returns on HGTV Canada to turn over-stuffed homes into stylish spaces 18:09

6h ago18:09

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Guest: Heather and Nathan Porteous, Hoarder House Flippers team from ManitobaBy Curiouscast

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Canadian horror author serves up a creepy crawly tale for Halloween 19:38

6h ago19:38

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Guest: Craig Davidson aka Nick Cutter, author of The QueenBy Curiouscast

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Fishy behaviour: Man opens a can of tuna on a flight and sparks debate about etiquette 20:13

2d ago20:13

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Guest: Diane Gottsman, etiquette expert and owner of Protocol School of TexasBy Curiouscast

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Too close to call: U.S. election campaign enters final week 18:10

7h ago18:10

18:10

Guest: Renan Levine, associate professor of political science, University of TorontoBy Curiouscast

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The B.C. NDP will form government after nail-biter of an election 19:19

1d ago19:19

19:19

Guest: Hamish Telford, associate professor of political science, University of the Fraser ValleyBy Curiouscast

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Canada’s reliance on food banks has soared to a grim new milestone 18:58

2d ago18:58

18:58

Guest: Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks CanadaBy Curiouscast

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Saoirse Ronan silences male stars with reaction to self-defence joke, highlighting violence against women 20:36

1d ago20:36

20:36

Guest: Lorna Selig, owner, Safe4LifeBy Curiouscast

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RBC Cybersecurity series: Artificial Intelligence 16:59

1d ago16:59

16:59

Guest: Adam Evans, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, RBCBy Curiouscast

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A most unexpected life: Debbie Travis shares stories from her life in brand-new book 34:30

1d ago34:30

34:30

Guest: Debbie Travis, author of Laugh More: Stories from an Unexpected LifeBy Curiouscast

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Marc Garneau, "A Most Extraordinary Ride" 16:05

1d ago16:05

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Today's guest: Marc Garneau, former Canadian astronaut and the first Canadian in space / former federal MP and cabinet minister / author - "A Most Extraordinary Ride: Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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