Best Parliamentary Diplomacy Podcasts (2024)

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After a political earthquake in B.C., Conservative leader John Rustad is now the standard bearer for the right 1:45:25

4h ago1:45:25

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Poilievre calls on NDP to pull the plug on their deal with Trudeau and trigger a Fall election (1:54) Guest: Gerry Nicholls, communications consultant and opinion columnist at The Hill Times After a political earthquake in B.C., Conservative leader John Rustad is now the standard bearer for the right (16:42) Guest: John Rustad, Conservative Party o…

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Major shakeup in B.C. politics: BC United leader pulls the plug on his party’s campaign two months before an election 1:46:33

8h ago1:46:33

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Major shakeup in B.C. politics: BC United leader pulls the plug on his party’s campaign two months before an election (1:54) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Legislature Bureau Chief, Global BC Major shakeup in B.C. politics: What impact could a united right have on the upcoming provincial election (17:30) Guest: Bill Tieleman, political strategist, president…

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Unrolling hidden shrinkflation: Household paper products are getting a lot smaller 1:44:28

4h ago1:44:28

1:44:28

Credit card debt soars to 17-year high and younger Canadians are falling behind (1:48) Guest: Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics, Equifax Canada Unrolling hidden shrinkflation: Household paper products are getting a lot smaller (16:54) Guest: Edgar Dworsky, Consumer advocate, ConsumerWorld.org and MousePrint.org Rock on: Canadian w…

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Liberal cabinet ministers stand by Trudeau as Democrats show what a leadership change can bring 1:47:36

4h ago1:47:36

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Ottawa slaps huge tariffs on Chinese EVs, who will it help and who will it hurt? (1:54) Guest: William Pellerin, international trade lawyer, McMillan LLP Liberal cabinet ministers stand by Trudeau as Democrats show what a leadership change can bring (14:08) Guest: Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Why is RFK Jr. backing Donald Tr…

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Mecanismos para la protección del pluralismo mediático, una mirada desde la UNESCO 9:00

14h ago9:00

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Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la vigésima Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el octavo Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República…

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Políticas públicas para un STEAM más inclusivo: una mirada desde las mujeres jóvenes 10:16

15h ago10:16

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Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la 20ª Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el 8° Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República del Para…

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The weirdest and wackiest laws in Canada 1:16:55

3h ago1:16:55

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Aug. 23, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne How an eccentric group of Victorians discovered prehistoric creatures and accidentally upended the world (0:00) Guest: Edward Dolnick, author, Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party Getting out in nature during the final stretch of summer (13:35) Guest: Michael Runtz, a naturalist and lecturer at C…

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How a new political party wants to impact politics in Canada 1:33:10

23h ago1:33:10

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Aug. 22, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Rail shutdown: Ottawa imposing binding arbitration on parties (0:00) Guest: Bruce Curran, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba Retail round-up: Budget grocery stores, inflation, Couche-Tard/7-Eleven (13:46) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Bef…

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How transparent is your city or town? 1:36:02

6d ago1:36:02

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Aug. 21, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Bomb threats made to Jewish institutions across Canada (0:00) Guest: Richard Robinson, director of research and advocacy for B'nai B'rith Canada Journo Corner: How transparent is your city or town? (9:35) Guest: Tom Cardoso, investigative reporter, The Globe and Mail Ontario moves to ban s…

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How hard is it to make money as a new author and publish your book? 1:44:04

2d ago1:44:04

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Aug. 20, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne How would a large railway strike impact Canada? (0:00) Guest: John Corey, president of the Freight Management Association of Canada Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5% - what does this mean for further Bank of Canada rate cuts? (13:55) Guest: Bryan Yu, chief economist with Central 1 Cred…

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A town is offering $30,000 to anyone wanting to build a home there 1:40:07

3h ago1:40:07

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Aug. 19, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne What to expect from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (0:00) Guest: Christopher Galdieri, Professor, Department of Politics, Saint Anselm College Daytime talk show legend Phil Donahue passes away (13:55) Guest: John Kiesewetter, Media Beat reporter for Cincinnati Public Radio a…

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Daryl Hall on his new album and a summer tour that brings him to Vancouver’s PNE 1:08:08

3h ago1:08:08

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Jasperites return home Guest: Mike Day, owner, Evil Dave’s Grill One year since West Kelowna fire - residents frustrated by lack of progress in rebuild Guest: Tom Crocker, firefighter, Wilson’s Landing Fire Department Still making dreams come true: Daryl Hall on his new album and a summer tour that brings him to Vancouver’s PNE Guest: Daryl Hall, s…

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Randy Bachman on 50 years since Not Fragile and returning to the PNE 1:41:40

13h ago1:41:40

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Why Canada’s housing market hit the brakes in July (1:53) Guest: Karen Yolevski, COO, Royal LePage Randy Bachman on 50 years since Not Fragile and returning to the PNE (15:16) Guest: Randy Bachman, musician, lead vocals and lead guitarist of Bachman-Turner Overdrive Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for …

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Democracia, confianza ciudadana y retos regionales: perspectivas del Barómetro de las Américas 13:38

11d ago13:38

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Este episodio fue grabado el 8 de mayo de 2024 durante la 20ª Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el 8° Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República del Para…

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Strengthening Equity and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities 14:10

5d ago14:10

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This episode was recorded during the 20th ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 8th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, “Building Partnerships to Strengthen Democracy and Promote Human Rights,” organized by ParlAmericas and the Chamber of Senators of the Republic of Paraguay. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rosina Wiltshire, a specialist in int…

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From replicants to ETs: How the summer of 82 was a high point for sci-fi 1:45:55

3h ago1:45:55

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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency, cases also on the rise in Canada (1:47) Guest: Jason Kindrachuk, University of Winnipeg microbiologist Journo Corner: Harris surges, Trump stagnates in race for White House (16:34) Guest: Mark Barabak, political columnist, Los Angeles Times From replicants to ETs: How the summer of 82 was a high point for …

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True Crime: A decade later, the murder of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine 1:47:51

2h ago1:47:51

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MPs to look into how a father and son linked to Toronto terror plot came to Canada (1:27) Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief, Global News and host of The West Block Why the Canadian dream is on life support (14:59) Guest: Omer Aziz, author of Brown Boy: A Memoir and a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University True Crime: A decade later, t…

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Jasper residents brace for a return home this Friday 1:43:43

4d ago1:43:43

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Jasper residents brace for a return home this Friday (1:37) Guest: Ashley Kliewer, Jasper resident, co-owner, Raven Bistro / Peacock Cork and Fork A peek behind the scenes as Paris says adieu to the 2024 Olympics (16:51) Guest: Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent, the Globe and Mail Athletes are turning to OnlyFans to fund Olympic dreams as they face…

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A former Canadian gold medalist sprinter on Canada’s success in the men’s 4x100 relay 1:06:13

3d ago1:06:13

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A former Canadian gold medalist sprinter on Canada’s success in the men’s 4x100 relay (2:02) Guest: Robert Esmie, a member of the gold medal-winning Canadian 4 × 100 m relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Magic Bus: Vancouver man travels from B.C. to Tijuana on public transit (17:08) Guest: William Hui, TransLink's director of systems engineerin…

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Why millions are tuning into Toronto woman’s Out of Shape Olympics 1:29:05

21d ago1:29:05

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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake, why Canada should be paying attention (2:23) Guest: John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist, Natural Resources Canada Why millions are tuning into Toronto woman’s Out of Shape Olympics (16:36) Guest: Simona Stallone, real estate agent in Toronto Edmonton family packs up and moves to Mexico, how is it worki…

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It’s Hammer time in Canada: How did Canada become dominant in the Hammer Throw 1:42:59

19d ago1:42:59

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It’s Hammer time in Canada: How did Canada become dominant in the Hammer Throw (1:37) Guest: Garrett Collier, Track and Field Manager, BC Athletics More than 70 percent of dentists accepting patients through Canadian Dental Care Plan (16:46) Guest: Dr. Rob Wolanski, president, British Columbia Dental Association Journo Corner: The Consulting Firms …

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Toronto terror arrests raise questions about security screening 1:44:38

6d ago1:44:38

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What’s behind the mini-panic in global markets and will it last? (1:10) Guest: Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist, CIBC Capital Markets Kamala Harris picks her #2: The pros and cons of opting for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (15:36) Guest Justin Vaughn. Assistant professor, political science, Coastal Carolina University and co-director, Presidenti…

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Close friend and Canadian Jeremy Berke on journalist Evan Gershkovich’s release from a Russian prison and return to the U.S. 1:03:35

11d ago1:03:35

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Close friend and Canadian Jeremy Berke on journalist Evan Gershkovich’s release from a Russian prison and return to the U.S. (1:29) Guest: Jeremy Berke, writer, Cultivated, friend of Evan Gershkovich From The Ick to Boop and many more, find out what new words make the grade for the Cambridge Dictionary (16:58) Guest: Wendalyn Nichols, Publishing Ma…

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Canadian-born Paul Whelan, U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich released in biggest Russian prisoner swap in history 1:42:47

11d ago1:42:47

1:42:47

Paris Olympics: Canada’s dominance in the pool (1:23) Guest: Marianne Limpert, former Canadian Olympic swimmer and 1996 silver medallist Canadian-born Paul Whelan, U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich released in biggest Russian prisoner swap in history (16:25) Guest: Kathryn Stoner, senior fellow at the Freemon Spogli Institute for International Studi…

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Forensic anthropologist and bestselling author Kathy Reichs on her career and latest novel Fire and Bones 1:44:08

23d ago1:44:08

1:44:08

Canada women’s soccer team defies the odds at the Olympics (1:47) Guest: Jimmy Brennan, Former Canada Men's Team Player and co-host of Footy Prime The Podcast Could the destruction in Jasper change how we manage wildfires? (15:51) Guest: Glenn McGillivray, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction Forensic anthropologist and bestselling author Kath…

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A momentous month in U.S. politics and what could lie ahead 1:51:37

13d ago1:51:37

1:51:37

Could the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police end its support for decriminalization of small amounts of hard drugs? (2:09) Guest: Commissioner Thomas Carrique, Ontario Provincial Police, and new president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police A momentous month in U.S. politics and what could lie ahead (16:53) Guest: David Frum, colum…

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The trek of a lifetime that becomes a nightmare in one of America’s most stunning sites 1:48:27

28d ago1:48:27

1:48:27

Canada’s women's soccer team pays a hefty price for drone scandal but fights on (2:05) Guest: Amy Walsh, former Canada Women’s National Team player and Footy Prime podcast host Céline Dion wows Olympic ceremonies, further raising awareness about Stiff-Person Syndrome (15:58) Guest: Tara Zier, founder, The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation W…

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Jasper latest: Jasper residents grapple with structural losses 1:50:33

18d ago1:50:33

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Jasper latest: Jasper residents grapple with structural losses (1:52) Guest: Donald Schroll, owner, Jasper Pet Outpost Jasper Latest: What next for thousands of evacuees? (12:40) Guest: Jayme Doll, anchor/reporter, Global Calgary Jasper Latest: What is it like to fight a wall of flames (21:44) Guest: Jason Brolund, Fire Chief, West Kelowna Fire Dep…

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Jasper latest: The fire reaches Jasper’s townsite 1:23:50

19d ago1:23:50

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Jasper latest: The fire reaches Jasper’s townsite (1:25) Guest: Lisa MacGregor, reporter, Global Edmonton President Biden tells America why he chose to not to run for re-election: says he's 'passing the torch' in speech from Oval office (15:41) Guest: Chris Galdieri, a political scientist at Saint Anselm College, author of “Stranger in a Strange St…

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What is it like to survive a shark attack? 1:52:41

1M ago1:52:41

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Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (1:04) Guest: Sebastien Delorme, evacuee from Jasper Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (11:03) Guest: Todd Loewen, minister of Forestry and Parks, Government of Alberta, MLA for Central Peace-Notley Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (17:42) Guest: Lisa MacGregor, reporte…

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Twisters blows away the box office competition 1:48:19

1M ago1:48:19

1:48:19

President Biden made the tough but correct choice says former U.S. ambassador to Canada (1:41) Guest: Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Biden resigns - impact, what next (16:58) Guest: Russell Berman, staff writer covering US politics, The Atlantic Twisters blows away the box office competition (36:45) Guest: Sean Waugh, research meteo…

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? 1:43:14

27d ago1:43:14

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? (1:23) Guest: Kelly Haston, mission commander for NASA's all-volunteer Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA-1) project Donald Trump promised a gentler tone as he addressed delegates at the Republican National Convention, did he deliver? (28:15) Guest: Drew Kur…

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Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 1:45:55

28d ago1:45:55

1:45:55

How bad traffic and crumbling infrastructure are driving people out of cities (1:34) Guest: Jeff Lang-Weir, spokesperson, Toronto Region Board of Trade Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 (17:29) Guest: Mark Holland, Minister of Health of Canada Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dog…

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Why is the U.S. national anthem so tough to sing and what are the greatest renditions 1:52:03

29d ago1:52:03

1:52:03

Record rain swamps Toronto (2:01) Guest: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News Why infrastructure in Canadian cities is so vulnerable to extreme weather (16:47) Guest: Slobodan Simonovic, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University; Director of engineering works, Institute catastrophic loss reduction Why is the…

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Second Act: What Late Bloomers Can Tell You about Success and Reinventing Your Life 1:46:16

1M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into Trump assassination attempt (1:07) Guest: Ken Gray, former FBI special agent, distinguished lecturer, Department of Criminology, University of New Haven Political implications of the Trump assassination attempt (16:57) Guest: Frank Wilkinson, Opinion columnist, Bloomberg Trump shooting: Are attack…

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Canadian country stars The Washboard Union on a new album and summer festival tour 1:27:34

1M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

After a roller coaster week for President Biden, calls continue for him to step aside (1:38) Guest: Christy Setzer, president, New Heights Communications Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ends after judge tosses the case over withheld evidence (16:18) Guest: Neama Rahmani, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, former federal prosecutor…

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Gino Vannelli keeps the music moving 50-years after his first big hit 1:49:57

1M ago1:49:57

1:49:57

List of Canadians without a family doctor continues to grow (1:35) Guest: Dr. Jobin Varughese, President-Elect, Ontario College of Family Physicians Winnipeg serial killer found guilty of 1st-degree murder in deaths of four Indigenous women (18:15) Guest: Melissa Robinson, cousin of Morgan Harris Winnipeg serial killer found guilty of 1st-degree mu…

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Macron’s Election Gamble: What’s Next for France and Europe? 33:05

2M ago33:05

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Just a few weeks ago, French President Emmanuel Macron took a risky political gamble. After the European Parliament elections revealed gains for the far-right party National Rally, Macron called a snap nationwide election three years earlier than required. Macron hoped to use this election to push back on the right-wing gains and restore power to t…

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The Bay closes several stores during the heatwave because of AC issues, is time running out for the legendary retailer’s stores? 1:40:59

1M ago1:40:59

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The Bay closes several stores during the heatwave because of AC issues, is time running out for the legendary retailer’s stores? (1:39) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst New Illinois law forces influencer parents to compensate their children for appearing in social media content (16:00) Guest: Leah Plunkett, Harvard Law, author of Sharenthood: Wh…

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A Little More True Crime: Robert Pickton’s terrible legacy 1:44:04

1M ago1:44:04

1:44:04

Canada falls to Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals (1:32) Guest: Bob Lenarduzzi, former Canadian National player and coach, member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame Despite falling inflation, nearly half of Canadians say they’re feeling the pinch of rising prices (17:49) Guest: Matthew Fabian, director, financial services research and cons…

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Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps 1:42:21

1M ago1:42:21

1:42:21

Heat warnings across much of Canada (1:44) Guest: David Phillips, Environment and Climate Change Canada Human error caused 2022 Rogers outage, system 'deficiencies' made it worse: report (15:49) Guest: John Lawford, executive director, Public Interest Advocacy Centre The destructive secret that went ignored in the family of Nobel Prize-winning auth…

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The ALMC Canada Day Road Trip: The Best Roadside Attractions in Canada 1:46:08

2M ago1:46:08

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Great Roadside Attractions: PEI’s Giant Potato (0:00) Guest: Donna Rowley, manager, Canadian Potato Museum Great Roadside Attractions: New Brunswick - World’s Largest Axe (11:21) Guest: Tim Fox, Mayor of Nakawic-Melville Rural Community Great Roadside Attractions: Sudbury’s BIg Nickel (20:32) Guest: Jennifer Beaudry, Senior Manager, Dynamic Earth S…

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Former Liberal cabinet minister and longtime MP believes it’s time for PM Trudeau to step down 1:44:26

2M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

Skyrocketing rents across the country can only be described as a crisis, is enough being done to address it? (1:59) Guest: Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, PLACE Centre. Co-Host, "Missing Middle" Former Liberal cabinet minister and longtime MP believes it’s time for PM Trudeau to step down (16:43) Guest: Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP 1993-2021 an…

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Ukraine at the NATO Summit 39:41

2M ago39:41

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NATO’s 75th anniversary summit is coming up in Washington DC next month. With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Kyiv has sought to join NATO for a while now. But the alliance has been reluctant to grant official membership, which led to a tense summit last year. So, this time around, the US government and its Allies have been working hard to identify sum…

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Naheed Nenshi voted new Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory 1:45:13

2M ago1:45:13

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Rethinking bus safety after the Carberry bus crash Guest: Ahmed Shalaby, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba Naheed Nenshi voted new Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory, what is top on his to-do list? Guest: Naheed Nenshi, Alberta NDP Leader Some signs of hope spring three years after Lytton’s devastating fire Gue…

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Pressure mounts on PM Trudeau after St. Paul’s byelection loss 1:47:01

2M ago1:47:01

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Pressure mounts on PM Trudeau after St. Paul’s byelection loss Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies Why one of America’s most prominent journalists argues democracy can’t be taken for granted Guest: Ali Velshi, host of Velshi on MSNBC, author of Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy Julian Assange to be…

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