Best The Bureau Asia Podcasts (2024)

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The Korea in Vietnam Special! 36:30

10d ago36:30

36:30

In this "Korea Special", Matt interviews two long-term resident South Koreans who have called Saigon home for more than 14 years and gets an insight into the topsy-turvy life of Koreans in Vietnam. To wrap up, he reveals the best Korean restaurants in Saigon as voted by Bureau Followers! The Best Korean Restaurants in “K-Town” as voted by Bureau Fo…

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

8h 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

15h ago1:50:33

1:50:33

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

6h ago1:23:50

1:23:50

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

6h ago1:52:41

1:52:41

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

1h 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

5h ago1:43:14

1:43:14

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

3h 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

4h 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

1d 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

10h 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

1d 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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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

2d ago1:40:59

1:40:59

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

3d 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

4d 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

19d ago1:46:08

1:46:08

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

15d 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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Naheed Nenshi voted new Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory 1:45:13

16d ago1:45:13

1:45:13

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

17d ago1:47:01

1:47:01

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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Live reaction to the Edmonton Oilers' game 7 loss, & Canada looking at tariffs on China-made EV’s! 1:40:32

18d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Canada to look at tariffs on China-made EV’s (1:40) Guest: Ian Lee, professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University Toronto byelection a crucial early Summer test for Justin Trudeau (17:35) Guest: Lori Williams, political scientist, Mount Royal University Live reaction to the Edmonton Oilers' game 7 loss (37:10) Guest: Rob Brown, Edmonton…

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Do you believe in miracles? The Edmonton Oilers defeat the Florida Panthers to push the Stanley Cup Finals to Game 7 1:22:00

1M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

Ontario Science Centre closes instantly (1:42) Guest: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Global News How crucial is Monday’s federal byelection in Toronto to Justin Trudeau’s future? (16:00) Guest: Bruce Anderson, Chief Strategy Officer, Partner, Spark Advocacy Donald Sutherland and his love of the Expos (33:07) Guest: Terry Haig, Canadian j…

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Remembering Donald Sutherland, a Canadian movie giant 1:41:32

27d ago1:41:32

1:41:32

Remembering Donald Sutherland, a Canadian movie giant (1:49) Guest: Peter Howell, movie critic, Toronto Star How The Reklaws heartfelt tribute to their late mother won over America’s Got Talent (17:45) Guest: Stuart Walker, Jenna Walker, Canadian country music duo, The Reklaws The “Keeper” of the Stanley Cup on the trophy’s enduring mystic and what…

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Ottawa offers a short reprieve for B.C.'s open-net salmon farms, what happens next? 1:32:01

23d ago1:32:01

1:32:01

New report says 1 in 4 Canadians may be living in poverty (1:56) Guest: Richard Matern, Director of Research at Food Banks Canada Journo Corner: new poll, NATO sec-gen visits, IRGC designated a terrorist group (16:54) Guest: Nick Taylor-Vaisey, covers Canadian federal politics for POLITICO in Ottawa Merchandise flying off shelves in Edmonton as cit…

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Boeing CEO gets the third degree from senators on Capitol Hill 1:41:20

1M ago1:41:20

1:41:20

Boeing CEO gets the third degree from senators on Capitol Hill (1:45) Guest: Daniel Bubb, former airline pilot, an aviation expert at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Why are flights within Canada so much more expensive this Summer? (16:40) Guest: Chris Lynes, managing director, Flight Centre Travel Group Canada The magic use of the word “please”…

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Why we get bored of good things and how to trick your brain to find more joy in life 1:46:16

25d ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Calgary residents cut water consumption to record low as city placed under a state of local emergency (1:49) Guest: Jyoti Gondek, mayor of Calgary The one-year anniversary of the Titan submersible disaster that shocked the world (16:38) Guest: Mark Harris, investigative science and technology reporter, WIRED Trudeau government defends Royal Canadia…

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What bugs me about Vietnam! 38:30

28d ago38:30

38:30

In this must-not-miss episode, Matt's good mate Nam joins him for a bitch session about life in Vietnam. Matt tells Nam – a Saigon native – what bugs him about Vietnamese culture, while Nam counters with things that bug him about foreigners in Vietnam! Then the episode wraps up with Matt introducing you to one of the best streets for food in Saigon…

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Why cities are re-shaping to “keep cool” from dangerous heat waves 1:05:29

29d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Manitobans prepare to remember 17 lives lost on first anniversary of a deadly bus crash Guest: Richard Cloutier, co-host of The News on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg Why cities are re-shaping to “keep cool” from dangerous heat waves Guest: Jeff Goodell, journalist and author of The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet G7 agrees to $…

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Dealing with allergies - is allergy season in Canada getting worse? 1:40:00

29d ago1:40:00

1:40:00

Canada risks 'diplomatic isolation' if it fails to meet NATO spending target, business leaders warn (1:32) Guest: Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Canadian Business Council Dealing with allergies - is allergy season in Canada getting worse? (14:44) Guest: Mariam Hanna, a pediatric allergist, clinical immunologist and associate professor with McM…

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Josh Ramsay tells a musical adventure story on the upcoming Marianas Trench album 1:46:59

1M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

How the wreck of famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship was found off Newfoundland and Labrador (1:57) Guest: John Geiger, CEO, Royal Canadian Geographic Society and expedition lead. How can parliamentarians tackle allegations of collusion with foreign governments in their ranks? (16:59) Guest: Stephanie Carvin, an associate pro…

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How do Stanley Cup winners spend their “Day with the Cup” 1:41:34

1M ago1:41:34

1:41:34

Calgarians answer call to conserve water after catastrophic water main break (1:50) Guest: Tricia Stadnyk, Canada Research Chair Tier II (Hydrologic Modelling) Professor, Schulich School of Engineering (Civil) & Faculty of Arts (Geography) Plan approved to search Winnipeg landfill for women's remains (15:48) Guest: Brandon Trask, an assistant law p…

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The loss of Toronto’s historic St. Anne’s Church and why Canada must better protect heritage sites 1:25:14

1M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

The loss of Toronto’s historic St. Anne’s Church and why Canada must better protect heritage sites (1:26) Guest: Peter Coffman, Associate Professor, History and Theory of Architecture, Carleton University Rescue operation in Gaza freeing four Israeli hostages bittersweet moment for families of hostages still being held (16:51) Guest: Michael Levy, …

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Oilers legend Kevin Lowe on the Edmonton Oilers’ glory days and the present-day team’s success 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Oilers legend Kevin Lowe on the Edmonton Oilers’ glory days and the present-day team’s success (1:03) Guest: Kevin Lowe, former NHL defenseman, head coach, and general manager, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCulloch is back on tour with his Tales of Bravery and Stupidity (15:45) Guest: Bruce McCulloch, writ…

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Why do we have so much trouble breathing properly? How do you fix it? 1:40:36

1M ago1:40:36

1:40:36

Why Calgary’s massive water main break is a warning for other cities (1:48) Guest: Tricia Stadnyk, Canada Research Chair Tier II (Hydrologic Modelling) Professor, Schulich School of Engineering (Civil) & Faculty of Arts (Geography) D-Day - A man returns to France to find the place where his dad fought for Canada, 80 years ago (15:45) Guest: Don Lev…

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Opposition parties press Trudeau government to name MPs suspected of colluding with foreign agents 1:43:55

2M ago1:43:55

1:43:55

The Bank of Canada drops interest rates for the first time in more than four years, what will it mean for borrowers? (1:49) Guest: Dawn Desjardins, chief economist, Deloitte Canada Journo Corner: Opposition parties press Trudeau government to name MPs suspected of colluding with foreign agents (14:41) Guest: Steven Chase, senior parliamentary repor…

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The HORROR coming to Vietnam's cinemas! 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

First up Matt breaks down Ho Chi Minh City's 4th place ranking in Time Out Magazine's recently released list of The World's 20 Best Cities for Food Right Now! Did they get it right? After that, Matt interviews acclaimed Vietnamese director Lê Thanh Sơn on the eve of the premiere of his latest film Móng Vuốt (Claws), a horror set in the highlands of…

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We rewind to pay tribute to the hugely influential cassette tape 1:43:13

1M ago1:43:13

1:43:13

Auditor general criticises federal government over McKinsey contracts (1:49) Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada Which federal politicians allegedly colluded with foreign states? (15:17) Guest: Wesley Wark, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation We rewind to pay tribute to the hugely influential cassette tape (33:17…

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Amanda Marshall on her return to music, Juno success, and a new summer tour 1:40:46

2M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Amanda Marshall on her return to music, Juno success, and a new summer tour (1:33) Guest: Amanda Marshall, Canadian singer-songwriter The voice of the Edmonton Oilers on the playing for a Stanley Cup (31:19) Guest: Jack Michaels, play-by-play announcer of the Edmonton Oilers on 630 CHED What should we know about Mexico’s first female president? (50…

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Serial killer Rober Pickton dies in hospital following jail attack 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Serial killer Rober Pickton dies in hospital following jail attack (1:42) Guest: Wally Oppal, senior counsel, Boughton Law and former Attorney General of British Columbia Baseball revisits its past and reveals a new all-time MLB batting champion (15:19) Guest: Sean Gibson, executive director of the Josh Gibson Foundation and great-grandson of Josh …

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Trump Verdict: What was it like Inside the courtroom when the verdict was read out 1:44:30

2M ago1:44:30

1:44:30

Trump Verdict: Donald J. Trump found guilty on all 34 felony charges (1:05) Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent, Global News Trump Verdict: What was it like Inside the courtroom when the verdict was read out (16:43) Guest: Alex Woodward, senior U.S. correspondent, U.K. Independent Trump Verdict: Why was the prosecution successful and w…

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The fate of the former President is now in the hands of a jury of 12 ordinary Americans 1:39:57

2M ago1:39:57

1:39:57

The fate of the former President is now in the hands of a jury of 12 ordinary Americans (1:23) Guest: Daniel Medwed, University Distinguished Professor of Law, Northeastern University, Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School Journo Corner: Why are taxpayers footing a big bill so the province can speed up putting liquor in convenience stores? (16:44)…

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Should there be mandatory national service in Canada? 1:48:33

2M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards (1:17) Guest: Matthew Fabian, director of financial services research, TransUnion Canada Trump closing arguments (14:45) Guest: Richard Serafini, a criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and former prosecutor with the U.S. Justice Department Oilers fan support stretches into…

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His political star is on the rise, what do we learn about Pierre Poilievre in a new biography? 1:46:51

2M ago1:46:51

1:46:51

New worker protections in Canada as MPs pass an anti-scab bill (1:26) Guest: Barry Eidlin, Associate Professor of Sociology at McGill University, Author, Labor and the Class Idea in the U.S. and Canada Employment lawyer who struggled with alcoholism on why admitting to a problem is the best way to protect your job (15:15) Guest: David A. Whitten, f…

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Then & Now - Saigon 20 years on 19:01

2M ago19:01

19:01

In this episode, Matt introduces you to a newly-published book documenting the research and observations of an expatriate who has just celebrated 20 years living in Vietnam. You'll find out the results of The Bureau Asia's poll on what causes food poisoning in Vietnam and then Matt rediscovers the city's first American-style BBQ joint more than a d…

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada issues warning about impact of second Trump term on Canada 55:25

2M ago55:25

55:25

Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada issues warning about impact of second Trump term on Canada (1:19) Guest: Bruce Heyman, Former United States Ambassador to Canada Oilers fan travels to Dallas to see playoff games on the road (18:50) Guest: Dale Steil, Oilers fan Jays fan hit by foul ball gets her own baseball card and more (27:00) Guest: Liz McGuire…

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Diving into Darkness: Renowned Canadian cave diver on the rewards, risks and sheer beauty of underwater exploration 1:43:48

2M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Canada to extend citizenship to children born abroad, restoring rights of ‘lost Canadians’ (2:00) Guest: Don Chapman, the leader of the Lost Canadians Society and author of The Lost Canadians: A Struggle for Citizenship Rights, Equality, and Identity From the first real six-string to now - the band that inspired the song Summer of ‘69 reunites (15:…

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The quest to find Canada’s greatest song is over, who won? 1:43:16

2M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

Go West: Calgary and Edmonton see huge population jumps (1:59) Guest: Kevin McQuillan, Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Calgary Journo Corner: How a B.C. student died after overdosing in a Victoria dorm — and the major mistakes her parents say were made that night (14:49) Guest: Lori Culbert, reporter, Vancouver Sun The que…

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Donny Osmond on six decades in showbiz and taking his Las Vegas show on the road this summer 1:34:37

2M ago1:34:37

1:34:37

Donny Osmond on six decades in showbiz and taking his Las Vegas show on the road this summer (1:31) Guest: Donny Osmond, singer, songwriter and actor How all-you-can-eat shrimp helped sink Red Lobster (33:42) Guest: Aaron Allen, founder and chief strategist, Aaron Allen & Associates Singapore Airlines flight turns to horror after turbulence (43:47)…

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Could this be Saigon's Best Pizza? 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

In this long-awaited return to the airwaves, Matt reveals he's been battling away trying to learn the language, he visits an "old friend" for lunch and stumbles upon what might just be Saigon's best goddamn pizza! That and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebureauasia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebureauasiagroup…

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Canadian author’s book on the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire nominated for Pulitzer Prize 1:13:09

2M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

RCMP link Calgary murders to American serial killer who died in prison; believe there are more victims (1:39) Guest: Lee Mellor, criminologist and author, Cold North Killers Canadian author’s book on the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire nominated for Pulitzer Prize (16:17) Guest: John Vaillant, author, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast Oilers/Canucks …

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Grandfather who received donated stem cells flies to U.K. to meet the man who saved his life 1:36:41

2M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Grandfather who received donated stem cells flies to U.K. to meet the man who saved his life (1:28) Guest: Rod Neander, stem cell recipient Paying tribute to veteran sportscaster Darren Dutchyshen who passed away at the age of 57 (14:59) Guest: James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster A breakthrough in ALS research could be cause for optimism (31:20) Gu…

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