Best Edmonton Global Podcasts (2024)

1
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

1:23:06

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 …

1
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

11:59

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…

1
Nov. 2: Is it time for Justin Trudeau to be forced out by a non-confidence vote? 15:55

3h ago15:55

15:55

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…

1
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

3h ago36:39

36:39

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

1
Nov. 2: An effort by Liberal MPs to remove Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister 19:41

3h ago19:41

19:41

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

1
Nov. 2: We need a new criteria for Medical Assistance in Dying 16:25

3h ago16:25

16:25

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…

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
Jody Wilson-Raybould talks history, reconciliation, and why it’s time for the Prime Minister to resign 39:37

2h ago39:37

39:37

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

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
Trick or treat: Why shrinkflation on Halloween impacts your candy haul 17:13

5h ago17:13

17:13

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

1
Introducing... Haunted Canada 23:27

2h ago23:27

23:27

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 …

1
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

1
Nearly 400 days he was taken hostage by Hamas, Canadian woman continues to fight for her cousin’s release 19:46

1h ago19:46

19:46

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

1
Journo Corner: Forget the cola wars: How Dr. Pepper pushed Pepsi off it’s second place perch 18:50

1h ago18:50

18:50

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

1
Could women voters propel Kamala Harris to the presidency? 22:18

1h ago22:18

22:18

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

1
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

1
From Moo Deng to Beetlejuice: What costumes are all the rage this Halloween 17:59

2h ago17:59

17:59

Guest: Tammy Salvalaggio, Halloween AlleyBy Curiouscast

1
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

1
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

1
Hoarder House Flippers returns on HGTV Canada to turn over-stuffed homes into stylish spaces 18:09

6h ago18:09

18:09

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

1
Canadian horror author serves up a creepy crawly tale for Halloween 19:38

6h ago19:38

19:38

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

1
Fishy behaviour: Man opens a can of tuna on a flight and sparks debate about etiquette 20:13

2d ago20:13

20:13

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

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
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

1
RBC Cybersecurity series: Artificial Intelligence 16:59

1d ago16:59

16:59

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

1
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

1
Roy Green Show Podcast October 27: Who is leading polling in the United States Presidential election?, election strategies, the state of Canada today and Canadians demanding a federal election and young ... 1:04:56

7d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Today’s podcast: Trump vs Harris. Who is leading in national U.S. polling for the Nov 5 POTUS election? - Expecting turmoil across the U.S. regardless of who wins/loses? Guest: John Zogby. Founder leading U.S. polling firm John Zogby Strategies. Podcast: The Zogby Report. Strategies have won dozens of elections worldwide, from big city mayors to na…

1
Oct. 27: Young Canadians, according to national polling, prefer Donald Trump over Justin Trudeau 12:59

2d ago12:59

12:59

Young Canadians, according to national polling, prefer Donald Trump over Justin Trudeau. And The unglamorous life that awaits an ex-prime minister. Guest: Tristin Hopper - National Post columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

1
Oct. 27: The machinations inside Ottawa this past week 16:53

2d ago16:53

16:53

Liberal MPs save Catherine McKenna from summons over Jasper forest management. Records show feds knew of fire risk from dead pine. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau improperly divulged classified info & ignored unlawful activities by foreign agents to advantage of Liberals, opposition counsel says on final day of China inquiry: "Party before country." …

1
Oct. 27: Strategies that have won dozens of elections worldwide 19:23

2d ago19:23

19:23

Strategies have won dozens of elections worldwide, from big city mayors to national presidents. With Canada amid a series of provincial elections and Canadians wanting a federal election now, as well as the U.S. vote for POTUS days away, what are the fundamentals for beating incumbents? What are strategies for incumbents who wish to remain in offic…

1
Oct. 27: Federal government flip-flops on immigration numbers 16:21

2d ago16:21

16:21

The federal government is flip-flopping on immigration numbers. "Frantic, last-minute promises," says Pierre Poilievre of Justin Trudeau's attempt to frame a sudden reduction in newcomers to Canada. Guest: Richard Kurland. Vancouver Immigration lawyer and member of a national group of immigration lawyers holding the federal government accountable o…

1
Oct. 27: The state of Canada today amid a series of provincial elections and Canadians demanding a federal election 19:19

2d ago19:19

19:19

The state of Canada today amid a series of provincial elections and Canadians demanding a federal election. As former president of the LPC, what are Stephen's views on the current federal political party leaders? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Former President of the Liberal Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
Oct. 27: Who is leading in national U.S. polling for November 5th Presidential election? 14:54

2d ago14:54

14:54

Trump vs Harris. Who is leading in national U.S. polling for Nov 5 POTUS election? - Expecting turmoil across U.S. regardless of who wins/loses? Guest: John Zogby, Founder or leading U.S. polling firm John Zogby Strategies. Podcast - The Zogby Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
Roy Green Show Podcast October 26: The Bank of Canada drops interest rate to 3.75 per cent, Ongoing calls for the Prime Minister to resign, Random stranger attacks and Israel launches airstrikes on Iran ... 1:04:45

3d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Today’s podcast: Bank of Canada drops interest rate to 3.75 percent. Correct decision at the correct time? - Positive outcomes and perhaps not-so-positive outcomes? - Chrystia Freeland and Justin Trudeau insist that their economic policies are responsible for making life better for Canadians. Like the 3 out of 10 Canadians cutting back on their foo…

1
Oct. 26: Dalhousie University Agri Foods Analytics lab senior director Professor Sylvain Charlebois reports that Canadian dairy farmers are dumping sufficient milk annually to feed 4.2 million people 18:33

3d ago18:33

18:33

Dalhousie University Agri Foods Analytics lab senior director Professor Sylvain Charlebois reports on 'X' that Canadian dairy farmers are dumping sufficient milk annually to feed 4.2 million people. The University of Toronto's annual research on food insecurity in Canada reveals that 8.7 million Canadians, including 2.1 million children are living …

1
Oct. 26: Israel launches air strikes on Iran 16:24

3d ago16:24

16:24

Israel launches air strikes on Iran in three waves with up to 100 military aircraft participating during Operation "Days of Repentance." With its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah badly wounded by Israel already is the Iranian regime now unable to back up its strident words against Israel and facing its existential survival threat? Guest: Vivian Becovici…

1
Oct. 26: An unhappy Liberal Party caucus meeting in Ottawa as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign 16:45

3d ago16:45

16:45

Wednesday's unhappy Liberal Party caucus meeting in Ottawa during which PM Justin Trudeau faced calls from an uncertain number of Liberal MPs to resign and they gave him until this coming Monday to do so. Trudeau leaving the caucus meeting told reporters he is and intends to remain in charge of the party heading into any coming federal election, wh…

1
Oct. 26: Random assaults on strangers leave victims facing critical health consequences 15:19

3d ago15:19

15:19

Random assaults on strangers at any time of day or night can and do leave victims facing critical health consequences and in some cases, the victims die. Former CBC producer Michael Finlay died following a random stranger attack. - Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington today: "Woman faces long recovery after alleged attack by 'The Puncher.' Guest: J…

1
Oct. 26: The Bank of Canada drops interest rate to 3.75 percent 17:56

3d ago17:56

17:56

Bank of Canada drops interest rate to 3.75 percent. Correct decision at the proper time? - Positive outcomes and perhaps not-so-positive outcomes? - Chrystia Freeland and Justin Trudeau insist that their economic policies are responsible for making life better for Canadians. Like the 3 out of 10 Canadians cutting back on their food purchases and ea…

1
How the Gisele Pelicot rape case has captivated and shocked France 19:17

4d ago19:17

19:17

Guest: Andreea Gruev-Vintila, associate professor of social psychology, University Paris-NanterreBy Curiouscast

1
We’re in the Golden Age of Garbage Clothing 15:37

4d ago15:37

15:37

Guest: Ariella Garmaise, story editor, The WalrusBy Curiouscast

1
Israeli military launches strikes on military targets in Iran 18:07

4d ago18:07

18:07

Guest: Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, senior fellow at The Macdonald-Laurier Institute and author of Security. Cooperation. GovernanceBy Curiouscast

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Edmonton Global Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide