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On today's show, the province and Athabasca University have reached a deal after months of back and forth on whether employees of the university had to live in Athabasca. We chat with Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education. Plus, federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh joins us to discuss health care and the Alberta Sovereignty Act. And China's seeing unprecedented protests over that country's COVID-19 Zero policies. We find out more from Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, a professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, the Emergencies Act Inquiry has come to an end. What is next? Aaron Wudrick, director of the Macdonald-Laurier's Institute's Domestic Policy Program, joins us to explain. We also chat with director of geriatrics at Sinai Health, Dr. Samir Sinha, about seniors being at high risk for RSV. Plus, Justin Townsend, CEO of MycoMeditations, tells us about his psilocybin-focused retreats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, an estimated half of variable mortgage holders with fixed payments have hit their trigger rate. Dr. Murtaza Haider, Toronto Metropolitan University data science and real estate management professor joins us to explain what that means. We also chat with The New Reality's producer, Krysia Collyer, about their investigation into sexortation. Plus, chief economist, Charles St-Arnaud, from Alberta Central breaks down Alberta's projected budget surplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Matt Jones, joins us to break down the province's new affordability measures. We also chat with Edmontonian, Naomi Kariuki, who is living in Qatar and attending World Cup soccer games. Plus, Dr. Lynora Saxinger from the University of Alberta explains why prairie provinces are seeing so many flu cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, political scientist Trevor Harrison joins us to break down the inflation relief measures that Danielle Smith announced last night. We also chat with the President of Athabasca University. The disagreements between the school and the province may be coming to an end. Plus, Mike Thomas from Edmonton tells us how he is helping Ukrainian refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, we get update on the situation between the province and Athabasca University from the Minister of Advanced Education, Demetrios Nicolaides. Plus, the Emergencies Act inquiry has entered its final week. We chat with Aaron Wudrick, director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s domestic policy program. And with the cost of living continuing to rise, we are all trying to stretch every dollar. We chat with Kathleen Cassidy, founder of the blog Living on a Loonie, to get some tips to save you money at the grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, with the FIFA World Cup underway in Qatar, we chat with Dr. MacIntosh Ross, an assistant professor of socio-cultural kinesiology at Western University on why FIFA has shown it cares more about money than human rights. Plus, we chat with Chief Tony Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation who was one of many First Nations leaders that came together last week to oppose Alberta's proposed sovereignty act. And blow after blow keep coming for Twitter — will it ever be like it was again? We chat with Philip Mai, a Senior Researcher and co-director of the Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, home prices went down in October, but rent went up. Aled Ab Iorwerth, deputy chief economist from the Canadian Mortage and Housing Corporation joins us to explain. We also chat with Dalhousie University associate professor Ren Thomas about the progress of Canada's national housing strategy. Plus, professor and director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, breaks down the FDA's approval of lab-grown meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, University of Toronto political science professor, Aurel Braun, gives us an update on the Russian missile that landed in Poland. We also chat with BMO chief economist Doug Porter about the lates inflation numbers. Plus, Rob Huebert, political science instructor from University of Calgary explains a report that show Canada cannot properly detect threats to the Arctic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, why did Ottawa let Chinese forces attend a military conference in Canada? David Bercuson, a professor of history and Director Emeritus of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary, joins to explain. We also chat with Dr. James Talbot, former Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta, about the surge of illness in children, and how the province can step in to help. Plus, Jen Waterous, a managing partner at Liricon Capital joins us with an update on the Banff-Calgary passenger rail link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, we chat with Alberta Party leader Barry Morishita and how he's feeling after Tuesday's byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat. Plus, what do we do in Canada to recognize our fallen soldiers? Do we do enough? We ask Dr. Jonathan Vance, a professor in the department of history at Western University. And what is Mastodon? We find out more from Robert Gehl, the Ontario Research Chair of Digital Governance for Social Justice at York University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Premier Danielle Smith has a seat in the legislature after winning the byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat. We chat with Melissa Caouette, a western Canada public policy professional and principal of MC Consulting. Plus, Canada is on the verge of a farming revolution and it could change the world. That's according to Keith Halliday, director of the Boston Consulting Group's Centre for Canada’s Future. And AHS is implementing a new information system. We chat with Dr. Jeremy Theal, the chief medical information officer for AHS about Connect Care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Canada's electoral system could use some changes, according to Sen. Peter Harder. We chat with him on the three ways he believes the system can be fixed. Plus, what is going on at Twitter? We chat with James McLeod, a Toronto-based writer and communications professional. And we take a look at the Canadian medical contingent of the First World War with Dr. Tim Cook, chief historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum. Also an author, his latest book is Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, the Town of Ponoka stepped up in a big way over the weekend, helping those who were stranded due to bad road conditions. We chat with Sandra Lund, the chief administrative officer of the Town of Ponoka. Plus, we find out what's happening with COP27, which is underway in Egypt. We chat with Gordon McBean, professor emeritus in the Department of Geography & Environment at Western University. And the last lunar eclipse for the next three years happens tonight. We find out more from Orbax, a science communicator in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, the federal fiscal update on Thursday showed we might be on track for a balanced budget in a few years. We get a breakdown of the update from Trevor Tombe, an associate professor in the department of economics at the University of Calgary. Plus, diesel inventories in the U.S. remain low, which has attributed to the high price here in Canada. We find out more from Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. And Alberta's agri-food industry has the potential to grow and help meet some of the challenges facing the world with food. We chat with Stan Blade, the dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Aaron Boley, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of British Columbia. co-director of the Outer Space Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Chapman, executive producer, AM 640 Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan Blade is dean, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Justin Buchler, a professor in the political science department at Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, it's that time of year where retailers are looking for seasonal workers, but they might have trouble finding them for the 2022 shopping season. We find out why from Brendon Bernard, a senior economist with Indeed. Plus, a lot of the sentencing laws brought in under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper are being undone. What's going on? We ask Lisa Kerr, a professor of criminal law at Queen's University. And what's at stake in the U.S. midterm elections? We chat with Matt Lebo, department chair and professor of political science at Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shahrzad Mojab, a professor of women and gender studies at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terra Johnston, Executive Director, Alberta SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Lebo, Department Chair, Professor, Political Science, Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lisa Kerr, a professor of criminal law at Queen's University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendon Bernard, Indeed senior economist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, MPs took Facebook to task about legislation that would force the social media giant to pay media outlets whenever stories are shared on their platform. We speak with Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mount Royal. Plus, there is a desperate need for school bus drivers in Alberta. We find out more from Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractors' Association. And what's going on with Canada's military defence? The federal government always seems to promise to do more to bolster it, but rarely brings it up to standard with the rest of the world. We chat with Matt Gurney, columnist and co-founder of The Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kendra Coulter is a professor in management and organizational studies at Western University’s Huron University College, a fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Gurney, Columnist, co-founder - The Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles Burton, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and non-resident senior fellow of the European Values Center for Security Policy in Prague. He served as a diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Critch, president of the Alberta School Bus Contractors' Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mount Royal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Canada's ERs play a big role in our current health care crisis, yet according to one expert we are using them wrong. We find out more from Mohamad Soltani, an assistant professor of operations management in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics at the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta. Plus, China is warning of an arms race because the U.S. might be deploying nuclear-capable jets to Australia. We find out more from John Gruetzner, the non executive chair of Intercedent, an Asian based advisory firm and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. And two NASA spacecraft have recorded the biggest meteor strikes on Mars. What can we learn from this? We ask Bruce Banerdt of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the lander’s chief scientist who took part in the studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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John Gruetzner, Non Executive Chair of Intercedent an Asian based advisory firm and Fellow of Canadian Global Affairs Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mohamad Soltani is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Canada's premiers have come together in a united front to push the federal government for more health funding. We chat with Dr. Colleen Flood, research chair in health law and policy at the University of Ottawa. Plus, the restaurant industry is still struggling to attract workers and now some places are starting to offer health benefits to entice them. We find out more from Bruce McAdams, a restaurant researcher and associate professor in the school of hospitality, food and tourism management at the University of Guelph. And it's Halloween, which means popular Halloween hits are back at the top of the charts. We chat with Eric Alper, a freelance music publicist and SiriusXM Host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Ervin Malakaj, Assistant Professor, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arianna Galligher, is a licensed independent social worker supervisor and the associate director of the STAR Trauma Recovery Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Alper, Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce McAdams, restaurant researcher, associate professor in the school of hospitality, food and tourism management at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Colleen Flood, research chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we chat with former Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel, who helped secure the deal for Rogers Place. What can he share with Calgary as that city tries to get its own new arena? Plus, Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. What does that mean? We ask Dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, a professor of Information and Media Studies and Sociology at Western University. And what is the World Economic Forum? We find out from Marvin Ryder, an associate professor of marketing at McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marvin Ryder, associate professor of marketing, McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ted Morton is professor emeritus and an executive fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. He is also a former minister of energy and minister of finance in the Government of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton (2004-2013) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, political tension has begun to boil around the Bank of Canada and its decision-making process. We ask why it might not be a good thing from Dr. Nelson Wiseman, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto. Plus, lawmakers have been trying for years to come up with legislation in Canada that would protect us from online harm. What's the holdup? We chat more with Emily Laidlaw, the Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law and an associate professor of law at the University of Calgary. And new data points to an epidemic of depression within men in the workplace. We find out more from Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a professor of psychiatry and founder of the HeadsUpGuys men’s health program at the University of British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Hetty Roessingh, Professor, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a professor of psychiatry and founder of the HeadsUpGuys men’s health program at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Norris, an expert in energy security and energy policy and a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emily Laidlaw is the Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law and an associate professor of law at the University of Calgary. She was co-chair of the expert panel on online harms and wrote this piece on behalf of the panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Premier Danielle Smith has discussed forgiving penalties that were handed out for breaking COVID-19 restrictions. Can she do that? We ask Lisa Silver, an associate law professor at the University of Calgary. Plus, Saudi Arabia has been pressured by the West to help lower the price of oil, but it has refused, even going so far as to raise prices. What's the angle? We chat with John Rapley, a political economist at the University of Cambridge and a senior fellow of the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study. And to keep kids safe online in Canada, lawmakers in our country only need to look at what's already been done in Britain and California. We find out more from Elizabeth Denham, the former information commissioner of the United Kingdom (2016-21) and information and privacy commissioner of British Columbia (2010-16). She is a trustee of 5 Rights, an international charitable organization that works to put children’s rights at the heart of digital design. She also works as an international adviser to Baker McKenzie’s data and tech practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Randy Sharman, Host/Producer of The Informed Traveler Radio Show & Podcast on 630 CHED & 770 CHQR
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Safaneh Mohaghegh Neyshabouri, assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies and Muslim cultures at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elizabeth Denham, CBE, was information commissioner of the United Kingdom (2016-21) and information and privacy commissioner of British Columbia (2010-16). She is a trustee of 5 Rights, an international charitable organization that works to put children’s rights at the heart of digital design. She also works as an international adviser to Baker McKenzie’s data and tech practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Rapley is a political economist at the University of Cambridge and a senior fellow of the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lisa Silver, University of Calgary associate law professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, should we be demanding more from Jagmeet Singh as a leader of an opposition party? We ask Adam Pankratz, a lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. Plus, Alberta's oil industry is booming, but where is all the revenue ending up? Not in Alberta according to Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist with Alberta Central. And from early menopause to fertility uncertainty, there's not a lot of support for young women after a cancer diagnosis. We find out more from Dr. Kimberley Cullen, a Toronto-based clinical and health psychologist who works with young women affected by cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Kimberley Cullen, a Toronto-based clinical and health psychologist who works with young women affected by cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Grant, Department Chair/Associate Professor, Political Science, King’s University College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist with Alberta Central Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Michael von Massow, associate professor, the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Pankratz is a lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Alberta's new cabinet was sworn in — who's in and who's out? We chat with Dr. Lisa Young, a professor of political science at the University of Calgary. Plus, people always complain they don't like their jobs or their bosses. New data shows that isn't true. We find out more from Scott Schieman, a professor of sociology and Canada research chair at the University of Toronto. And is it time we rethink how we handle defence spending in Canada? We chat with Hugh Segal, a Mathews Fellow at the Queen’s School of Policy Studies, he is a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and a former associate cabinet secretary in Ontario for federal-provincial relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina Seidel, executive director of the Recycling Council of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hugh Segal, a Mathews Fellow at the Queen’s School of Policy Studies, is a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and a former associate cabinet secretary in Ontario for federal-provincial relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Lisa Young, professor of political science, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Alberta and Saskatchewan appear to be in the works to be more independant, yet is this what the Fathers of Confederation expected to happen? We ask James Forbes, a postdoctoral fellow in history at the University of Saskatchewan. Plus, changes were made to stabilized treatment for opioid addiction in Alberta. We chat with Ophelia Cara, a harm reduction advocate and in stabilized treatment for addiction along with her mom, Marianna Balogh, who are both concerned about the changes. And with the rising popularity of streaming, the way we watch TV has changed. We chat with Randy Boyagoda, a novelist and professor of english at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Lecomte, Professor, Real Estate, Université du Québec à Montréal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Randy Boyagoda is a novelist and professor of English at the University of Toronto. His latest novel, Dante’s Indiana, has yet to become a television series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Linda Nazareth is the principal of Relentless Economics and senior fellow for economics and population change at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ophelia Cara, Harm reduction advocate and in stabilized treatment for addiction & Marianna Balogh, Ophelia's mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Forbes, Postdoctoral Fellow, History, University of Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned after 45 days in office, making her the U.K.'s shortest tenured leader. What happened? We ask Nicholas Allan, a reader in politics in the the Royal Holloway at the University of London. Plus, educators are using TikTok in the classroom, but is it a good idea? We chat with Dr. Paul Bennett, the director of Halifax-based firm Schoolhouse Institute and adjunct professor of education at Saint Mary's University. And when is an organ donor really dead? This is the question some are asking as new technology has emerged that makes for better organ donations but blurs some ethical lines. We find out more from Dr. Charles Weijer, a professor of medicine and philosophy at Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Charles Weijer, a professor of medicine and philosophy at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Louis Francescutti, a University of Alberta public health professor and emergency physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Northeast Community Health Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. David Ross, President of SAIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelley Keehn, personal finance educator & best selling author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicholas Allan, Reader in Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Monkeypox, like COVID-19 spawned a lot of conspiracy theories. But why? Why does this happen and how can the spreading of misinformation be stopped? We ask Timothy Caulfield, a University of Alberta professor in health law and policy and Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy. Plus, with the demand for new energy sources, could we be on the verge of a nuclear renaissance? We chat with Dr. Christopher Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. And, more on the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring martial law in some regions. We hear from Christian Leuprecht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, Editor of the Canadian Military Journal and, author of: Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft, published by Oxford University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Ubong Eduok, Senior Research Associate, Chemistry, Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, Editor of the Canadian Military Journal and, author of: Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft, published by Oxford University Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Christopher Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Timothy Caulfield, University of Alberta professor in health law and policy and Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Davison, Dean of Science and member of the Financial Wellness Lab of Canada at Western University
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On today's show, Canada's ERs continue to operate under immense pressure as we head into the busy cold and flu season. We get an update from someone in the thick of it, Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency room physician at the Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals in Edmonton. Plus, a new study looks into people suffering from long COVID and what that means for them going forward. We chat with Dr. Candace McNaughton, one of the study’s authors and an emergency physician at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto. And a recent stunt involving a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh in the name of protesting climate change has people talking. Are those kinds of stunts effective or do they do more harm than good? We ask Tara Mahoney, a Vancouver-based advocate who has years of experience crafting social movements to engage ordinary people on the climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tara Mahoney, a Vancouver-based advocate who has years of experience crafting social movements to engage ordinary people on the climate crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Candace McNaughton, one of the study’s authors and an emergency physician at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Shazma Mithani, emergency room physician, Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Kavcic, senior economist with BMO Capital Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we chat with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss her first week in the top job. Plus, is profiteering to blame for soaring cost of living? We ask Trevor Tombe, an associate professor in the department of economics at the University of Calgary. And Canada has handed down more sanctions against Iran, but is that enough to hold the regime accountable amid unrest in that country? We chat with Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Elder-Chamanara, owner, Madame Premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, online child exploitation complaints continue to rise in Alberta. We find out more from Sgt. Kerry Shima, with the RCMP who works with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) internet child exploitation unit. Plus, Canada has lifted its ban on single-game sports betting, which is why you are seeing more ads during sporting events. We chat with Mark Hill, an editor at Inverse and a writer whose work has appeared in a variety of North American publications. And the latest on the situation in Ukraine, and when the war is over, how will the country rebuild itself? We ask Marcus Kolga, the founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst, Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marcus Kolga, the founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Hill is an editor at Inverse and a writer whose work has appeared in Wired, the National Post, Maclean’s, and Vice, among other publications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sgt. Kerry Shima, with the RCMP who works with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) internet child exploitation unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, what does a new premier mean for Alberta's municipalities? We ask Cathy Heron, Mayor of St. Albert and president of the Alberta Municipalities organization. Plus, the public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act is underway. What are we hoping to learn from this process? We find out from Laura Stephenson, a professor in the department of political science at Western University. And concern is growing as the war in Ukraine continues with the constant threat of nuclear weapons in the background. We chat with Valerie Oosterveld, an associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lori Williams, associate professor and student advisor in the department of economics, justice and policy studies, Mount Royal University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mikal Skuterud, an economics professor at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. She is also a member of the Canadian Partnership for International Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Stephenson, Professor, Department of Political Science, Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cathy Heron, Mayor of St. Albert, President of the Alberta Municipalities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we get your thoughts on the comments made by Premier Danielle Smith, on unvaccinated people being the 'most discriminated against group'. Plus, we chat with Gwendoline Dirk, an NDP candidate for the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection. And federal natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson joins us to discuss the price of pollution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Margriet Lantink, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Wilkinson, federal Natural Resources Minister, MP for North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gwendoline Dirk, Alberta NDP Candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Danielle Smith has been sworn in as Alberta's 19th Premier, the third woman to hold the top job. We chat with Dr. Susan Franceschet, a professor of political science at the University of Calgary and co-author of "Cabinets, Minister, and Gender" about the accomplishment. Plus, now that Smith is premier, she said she'll be running in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection. The UCP leader will go head-to-head with Alberta Party leader, Barry Morishita. He joins us to chat about the race. Also, the board of directors and CEO of Hockey Canada resigned amid pleas for a complete restructuring of the organization. We chat with Jennifer Quaid, an associate professor and vice-dean of research in the faculty of law, civil section at the University of Ottawa. And a new survey shows Canadian youth are pessimistic. We find out why from Aaron Wudrick, the director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s domestic policy program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jennifer Quaid, Associate Professor and Vice-Dean Research, Faculty of Law – Civil Section, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Morishita, leader, Alberta Party, candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Susan Franceschet, professor, political science, University of Calgary, co-author of "Cabinets, Minister, and Gender" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Danielle Smith is the new leader of the UCP and therefore the premier-designate of Alberta. We break down the race with Melissa Caouette, western Canada public policy professional and Principal of MC Consulting. Plus, with Alberta only seven months out from its fixed provincial election, we hear from Rachel Notley, the official opposition leader of the NDP. And Dr. Lisa Young, professor of political science at the University of Calgary gives us her take on the outcome of the leadership race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rachel Notley, official opposition leader of the NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, we chat with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on his last day on the job. Plus, OPEC+ has announced it will cut oil production. How will that affect Canadians at the pumps? We ask Dave Yager, an energy policy analyst, oil & gas writer, and author of "From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story." And how concerned should we be about the risk of nuclear war with Russia? We ask Dr. Alexander Lanoszka, an assistant professor of international relations at the University of Waterloo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Alexander Lanoszka, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Waterloo
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Dave Yager, Energy Policy Analyst, Oil & Gas Writer, author of "From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duncan Williams, president of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, using your credit card could cost you more as of this week. Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business tells us why. Also, be prepared to pay more for your Thanksgiving meal this year. We find out why from Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor and director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. And after only a month on the job, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss is fighting for her job. We get details from Anthony Cary, a former British Commissioner to Canada and fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
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Dr. Adam Pyle, Emergency Medicine Physician and Lecturer, University of Toronto
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Credit card fees could soon be passed to customers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Cary, A former British Commissioner to Canada and Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ian Hussey, research manager with the Parkland Institute and author of the study “Job Creation or Job Loss? Big Companies Use Tax Cut to Automate Away Jobs in the Oil Sands.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, gas prices in Canada have seen some big jumps in recent days and Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy president, says they will continue to rise. Plus, Hockey Canada is once again facing scrutiny after a second fund to cover sexual assault claims was found. We chat with Dr. Laura Misener, director and professor at Western University's School of Kineisiology. And demographics in our country are changing; Canadians are getting older and that will have its impacts. We find out how with Jack Mintz, president's fellow of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Valerie Carson, Report Card Research Committee Member, ParticipACTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Boessenkool, a professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University and a research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Mintz, President's Fellow of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, alarming statistics show children in Canada needing surgery are waiting longer than recommended to get them. We chat with Emily Gruenwoldt, the president and chief executive of Children’s Healthcare Canada and executive director of Pediatric Chairs of Canada about the issue. Plus, Ukraine wants to join NATO as quickly as it can — but they're told they'll have to wait. We talk about the latest on the war with Russia with Andrew Rasiulis, a defence expert with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. And misinformation surrounding the Queen's death has continued to spread. We discuss what that says about our society with Samuel Routley, a PhD student in political science at Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jason Thistlethwaite, an expert in climate adaptation at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he makes remarks in Niagara Falls. Plus, we speak with Golden Eagle to get his take on what's happened in the last year on truth and reconciliation. And we have a round table discussion on the events of the last year, what we've seen, the progress that's been made and where we still have to go in the truth and reconciliation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered remarks at the "Beyond the Orange Shirt Story" event in the Niagara region.
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Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity to listen and learn. The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta has created an incredible 12-lesson course that explores the histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Today, we’re going to give you a snapshot of this course, and play some of the lessons here on the radio. Right now, we’re going to dive into Indigenous legal traditions. Instructor, Isaac Twinn explores the stark difference between Common Law and the way justice should be handed under various Indigenous cultures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we chat with UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews, ahead of next weeks leadership election. Plus, Enbridge announced a partnership with several Indigenous groups that is being heralded as the future. We find out why from Ron Quintal, the president of the Fort McKay Metis. And on the eve of Canada's second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we chat with Karen Snowshoe, the principal & founder of the Gwizhii Institute of Learning about intergenerational trauma within Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ilona Dougherty, managing director of the Youth and Innovation Project at Waterloo University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ron Quintal, President of the Fort McKay Metis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travis Toews, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Addison Romaniuk, driver examiner in Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, there are accusations of sabotage after leaks appeared in the Nord Stream pipeline. Who might have done it and why? We ask Dennis McConaghy, a visiting fellow at the public policy and energy studies schools at the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario and an adjunct fellow at the Niskanen Center, a DC-based think tank focused on carbon and energy policy. Plus, are Canada's competition laws the reason we pay more for goods? We ask Keldon Bester, the co-founder of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project & fellow with the Centre for International Governance. And how many times have you heard the saying "buy now, pay later?" There is always a catch, right? We chat with Kelley Keehn, a personal finance educator and best-selling author about why there may not be any hidden tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lindsey Ter Horst, executive director, Sport Medicine Council of Alberta
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Kelley Keehn, personal finance educator & best selling author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Irvin Waller, Professor of Criminology, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ava Homa is a journalist and the Nautilus Book award-winning author of Daughters of Smoke and Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keldon Bester, Co-founder, Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project & fellow with the Centre for International Governance (CIGI)
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Paul Wiegert, an asteroid expert at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dennia McConaghy, visiting fellow at the public policy and energy studies schools at the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario and an adjunct fellow at the Niskanen Center, a DC based think tank focused on carbon and energy policy
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On today's show, Hurricane Ian is barreling towards Florida. We get an update from Global News correspondent Reggie Cecchini, live from Tampa Bay. Plus, Alberta's volunteer underwater recovery team is stretched thin. We chat with Luke Jevne, the president of the Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society to find out what state the organization is in and what needs to be done to remain active. And why are Chinese police operating covertly in Canada? We ask Charles Burton, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles Burton is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiona D'Arcy, PhD candidate in volcanology in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luke Jevne, President, Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's show, Canadian Airports Council President, Monette Pasher, joins us to discuss how travel may be impacted by the removal of vaccine requirements, mask mandates and other travel restrictions. And, criminal defence lawyer, Danielle Boisvert, explains how lawyers are escalating job action and what that means for people seeking legal counsel. Plus, EI and CPP premiums are going up in the new year. Economics professor Trevor Tomb explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monette Pasher, President, Canadian Airports Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Professor Gordon McBean, department of geography and environment at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Marc Mentzer, business professor, University of Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle Boisvert, a criminal defense lawyer in Edmonton and the president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, University of Guelph professor Mike von Massow joins us to break down the rise in food costs. Plus, Franco Terrazaano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, chats about Canada's inflation relief measures compared to other nations'. And, lawyer and MacDonald-Laurier senior fellow, Kaveh Shahrooz, gives us an update on the violent protests in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chief Greg Desjarlais, Dr. Crystal Fraser and Paul Kuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kaveh Shahrooz is a lawyer and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Michael von Massow, associate professor, the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, UCP candidate, Rebecca Schulz, joins us to discuss her bid for leadership. Plus, political science professor, Matt Lebo, explains Donald Trump's New York fraud lawsuit. And, Murtaza Haider, Toronto Metropolitan University data science and real estate management professor, discusses overcrowding in home. What is it and why is it happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Smitherman, president and CEO of the producer advocacy group the Cannabis Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Reza Hasmath, professor in political science at the University of Alberta, provides an update on what has happened so far at the United Nations General Assembly. And, Putin ordered a partial mobilization of Russian troops. Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Marcus Kolga, gives us details. Plus, the federal government may end COVID-19 travel restrictions soon. John Gradek, professor with McGill University's aviation management program, joins us to explain, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Gradek, professor with McGill University’s aviation management program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Steve, general manager for the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions
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Marcus Kolga, the founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reza Hasmath, Full Professor in Political Science at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Charles DeLand, associate director of research at the CD Howe Institute, breaks down the government's emissions goals for buildings and how to maximize efficiency. Plus, political science professor, Terri Givens, joins us to explain the history of the term "woke" and how it is weaponized today. And, economist Steve Ambler goes over the latest inflation data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terri Givens, professor, political science, McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal, is the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist and author of the book Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – And Keep – Friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rajan Sawhney, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Calgary—North East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles DeLand, Associate Director, Research, CD Howe Institute
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On today's show, we chat about the Royal Funeral with Ireland Murray, an Edmontonian in London. Plus, Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy breaks down the cost of gas and explains why the price varies across Alberta. And, Shawna Ogston from the Calgary Food Bank discusses how the cost of food has impacted the food bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Johnson, a political science professor at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia, author of Battle Royal: Monarchists vs. Republicans and the Crown of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shawna Ogston, communications, Calgary Food Bank
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Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, security expert Christian Leuprecht breaks down the security protocol for royals attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Plus, Dr. Timothy Evans, executive director of the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force discusses the World Health Organization's announcement about COVID-19 reaching a turning point. And, Canada has set a date for a long overdue review on the legalization of cannabis. George Smitherman, President and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada joins us to chat about the upcoming review and what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, Editor of the Canadian Military Journal and, author of: Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft, published by Oxford University Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Smitherman, president and CEO of the producer advocacy group the Cannabis Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Timothy Evans, executive director of the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa Nightingale, co-founder of management training firm Raw Signal Group
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On today's show, we are joined by director from Cooking Lake Airport, Jim Johannsson, to discuss the denial of his request for additional Alberta airports to be reopened to international arrivals. Plus, UCP leadership candidate, Todd Loewen, provides an update on his bid for leadership. And, The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, joins to discuss his career outside of acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lou Ferrigno, actor, retired professional bodybuilder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lisa Kerr, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joan Weir, our Vice President of Group Benefits, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Loewen, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Central Peace-Notley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Johannsson, Board of Directors, Cooking Lake Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we begin the second round of our UCP leadership candidate interviews with Brian Jean. Plus, economist Moshe Lander breaks down how much it would cost for Canada to recognize September 19th, a day of mourning, as a statutory holiday. And, health policy consultant Steven Lewis looks into the UCP candidates party platforms on health care in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steven Lewis, a health policy consultant and adjunct professor of health policy at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University in Montreal, Alberta resident and host of The Moshe Lander Show (beginning on October 13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brittany Feor, an economist with the Labour Market Information Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Jean, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Fort McMurray - Lac La Biche Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jackie Manthorne, president and CEO of Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
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On today's show, we are joined by Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom to discuss plans for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and day of mourning. Plus, political commentator, Janet Brown, breaks down Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party of Canada win and his Alberta roots. And, we go over the history of oil and gas in Canada with CEO and President of the Canadian Gas Association, Timothy Egan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ralph Goodale, Canada's High Commissioner to the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Janet Brown, pollster and political commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liam O'Brien, Professor in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering, Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Timothy Egan, President and CEO of the Canadian Gas Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, public policy professional, Melissa Caouette, breaks down the Canadian Conservative Party leadership race and discusses Pierre Poilievre's win. Plus, what is quiet quitting? Dr. Maria Kordowicz, associate professor in organizational behaviour, explains. And, we chat with Kevin Bryan, a professor at the School of Public Safety at Seneca College, about the manhunt in Saskatchewan over the weekend that ended with the death of suspect Myles Sanderson. Finally, Dr. Stephanie Carvin, an associate professor at Carleton University, gives us an update on Ukraine's counterattack on Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at Carleton University, a former national security analyst, and a contributing author to the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
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Ricard Gil, Associate Professor, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kevin Bryan, professor, School of Public Safety, Seneca College and retired police detective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa Caouette, western Canadian public policy professional and Principal of MC Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, King Charles III makes his first official address as the ruling monarch. Plus, what possible political implications might there be following the death of Queen Elizabeth II? We ask Dr. David Johnson, a professor of political science at Cape Breton University. And we chat with Dr. Graham Broad, an associate professor and the chair of the Department of History at King’s University College about Canada's history as it relates to the monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Evelyn Rita Micelotta, Desmarais Associate Professor in Family Business, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Ferris, history professor, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we look back at the life of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after it was announced she died Thursday at the age of 96. She was the longest reigning British monarch and we hear from Keith Roy, the regional coordinator for Western Canada with the Monarchist League of Canada about her legacy. Plus, politics in Canada have become a live wire. We chat with Mitch Heimpel, the director of campaigns and government relations for Enterprise Canada about why. And an industry report says Ottawa's emission targets for fertilizer use are unrealistic. We get reaction from Tom Steve, the general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Roy, Regional Coordinator, Western Canada, The Monarchist League of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sylvie De Bellefeuille, lawyer, budget and legal advisor with the Quebec-based advocacy group Option consommateurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mitch Heimpel, Director of Campaigns and Government Relations, Enterprise Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicholas Allan, Reader in Politics, Royal Holloway University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Global News reporter Tom Vernon provides an update on the Saskatchewan stabbings incident. Plus, with a significant criminal record, some are asking why the suspect — Myles Sanderson — was out on parole in the first place. We ask Ari Goldkind, criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator. Also, we chat with UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer. And the Bank of Canada has hiked interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points. What does that mean? We ask Taz Rajan, Bromwich + Smith’s Community Engagement Partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ari Goldkind, criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Morgan Black, reporter, Global Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leela Aheer, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs Reporter, Global Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we get the latest on the situation in Saskatchewan, where at least 11 people are dead and 19 injured after a stabbing spree. Global reporter Tom Vernon provides an update. Plus, an update on the situation in Jasper, where a wildfire has caused a power outage. We hear from Ashley Kliewer, the owner/operator of the Raven Bistro & Global reporter Morgan Black. And it's the last week of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. We chat with Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group on how the race is looking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reid Nehring, founder, UTV Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashley Kliewer, Owner/Operator, The Raven Bistro Morgan Black, reporter, Global Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs Reporter, Global Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we chat with Premier Jason Kenney about the innaugural Alberta Day and his thoughts on some of the latest news headlines. Plus, Centre Ice Conservatives have switched their name to Centre Ice Canadians. We chat with Rick Peterson, a Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate in 2017 and 2020, and co-founder of Centre Ice Canadians about why the change was made. And we look ahead to the Labour Day Classic matchup between the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks with Morley Scott, play-by-play for the Edmonton Elks on 630 CHED and Dave McIvor, Stampeders sideline reporter for 770 CHQR.
Dr. Ben Tutolo, an associate professor in the Department of Geoscience and Faculty of Science. University of Calgary
Morley Scott, sports anchor, 630 CHED Mornings and play-by-play, Edmonton Elks Dave McIvor, Morning sports Anchor on Morning with Sue and Andy, Sports Reporter, Stamps Sideline Reporter and On-Air Contributor.
Dr. Jaggi Rao, Dermatologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta
Daniel Beland, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada
Rick Peterson, was a Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate in 2017 and 2020, and co-founder of Centre Ice Canadians.
On today's show, with kids heading back to school this week, do students need to do homework? Are there benefits to it? We ask Dr. Jacqueline Leighton, a professor in the faculty of education in the educational psychology department at the University of Alberta. Plus, political rage seems to be on the rise in Canada. How do we turn down the temperature? We discuss more with Dr. Jared Wesley, the lead researcher for Common Ground Politics and a political science professor at the University of Alberta. And we still haven't come up with a solution for addressing athlete abuse in Canada — why not? We dive deeper with Dr. MacIntosh Ross, an assistant professor in socio-cultural kinesiology at Western University.
Opher Baron, a professor of operations management with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Dr. MacIntosh Ross, assistant professor, socio-cultural kinesiology at Western University
Dr. Jared Wesley, Lead Researcher, Common Ground Politics, Political Science Professor, University of Alberta
Dr. Jacqueline Leighton, Professor, Faculty of Education - Educational Psychology Department, University of Alberta
On today's show, the final UCP leadership debate was held in Edmonton — any winners or losers? We ask Melissa Caouette, a western Canadian public policy professional and principal of MC Consulting. Plus, it's time for kids to head back to school across Alberta. But, this time of year can be an anxious one for kids, let alone parents. We chat with Dr. Wendy Hoglund, an associate professor of developmental science in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta on how you can help kids with back-to-school anxiety. And former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, 91, died. We discuss his complicated legacy with Marcus Kolga, the founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.
Dr. Ferry de Kerckhove, Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Dr. Wendy Hoglund, Associate Professor of Developmental Science, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
Melissa Caouette, western Canadian public policy professional and Principal of MC Consulting
On today's show, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us to discuss the kind of harassment that public officials face and what we need to do about it. Also, how do incidents like the one with Chrystia Freeland in Grande Prairie play out in other parts of the country? We chat with Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today on AM 640 to get an east vs. west perspective. And NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission launch was scrubbed. So what happens next? We ask Dr. Sarah Gallagher, the director of Western Space at Western University and a science advisor to the Canadian Space Agency.
Dr. Sarah Gallagher, professor of astronomy, Director of Western Space, Western University, Science Advisor to the Canadian Space Agency
Dr. Heidi Tworek is a Canada Research Chair and associate professor in international history and public policy at the University of British Columbia
On today's show, we discuss the disturbing confrontation in Grande Prairie involving Chrystia Freeland. Plus, the global food shortage isn't just because of the war in Ukraine. We find out more from Dr. Nancy Qian, a professor of managerial economics and decision sciences at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. And where does nuclear energy fit into the discussion on natural gas and the energy problems that Europe is facing? We ask Dr. Christopher Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy.
Dr. Nancy Qian, professor of managerial economics and decision sciences at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the founding director of China Econ Lab and Northwestern’s China Lab. She leads the Kellogg development economics initiative.
On today's show, opioid-related deaths are down from the peak in November. We chat with Dr. Robert Tanguay, co-lead of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine community program and a clinical assistant professor in the departments of psychiatry & surgery at the University of Calgary about the decrease and the work that still needs to be done surrounding opiods. Plus, we chat with Dr. Soo Lee, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto and an honorary staff physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, about the need for a national plan to deal with drug shortages. Also, Canada has some of the best international disaster response teams in the world; however, we don't have a way of tracking them if we need them at home. We find out more from Lynda Redwood-Campbell, a professor and family physician in the department of family medicine at McMaster University. And hydrogen has been in the news lately. We learn all about it from Dr. Murray Thomson, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, and the Chief Science Officer at Aurora Hydrogen.
Mike Lake, Conservative MP for Edmonton-Wetaskiwin. Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addictions & Suicide Prevention
Lynda Redwood-Campbell, professor and family physician, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University'
Dr. Murray Thomson, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, and the Chief Science Officer at Aurora Hydrogen.
Dr. Shoo Lee, one of the article’s co-authors, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto; Honorary Staff Physician, Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Robert Tanguay, colead of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine community program, Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Surgery, University of Calgary. President, Pain Society of Alberta. Provincial Medical Lead, Opioid Dependency Training & Alberta Addiction Education Sessions
On today's show, some sectors of our economy are seeing severe labour shortages. Where did all the workers go and how do we get them back? We ask Charles St-Arnaud, chief economist with Alberta Central. Plus, Google and YouTube are considering 'pre-bunking' misinformation. We find out more from Dr. Timothy Caulfield, a University of Alberta professor in health law and policy and Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy. And terms you are using that you might not even realize are offensive or problematic. We chat with Leanne Son Hing, a professor of psychology at the University of Guelph about gender neutral language.
Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal, is the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
Dr. Timothy Caulfield, University of Alberta professor in health law and policy and Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy
Sandeep Agrawal, Professor & Director, School of Urban and Regional Planning; Associate Chair, Faculty of Science - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
On today's show, a report out of the University of Toronto shows Alberta leads the country when it comes to food insecurity levels. We find out more from Valerie Tarasuk, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Plus, Germany's leader is in Canada to sign energy deals -- so, why isn't natural gas a bigger part of the conversation? We chat with Adam Pankratz, a lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business and is on the board of directors of Rokmaster Resources and Dale Nally, Alberta's associate minister of natural gas and electricity. And we chat with Robert Janes, a partner with JFK Law LLP in Toronto and Victoria about Michelle O'Bonsawin, the first Indigenous Supreme Court of Canada Justice.
Robert Janes, QC, is a partner with JFK Law LLP in Toronto and Victoria. He focuses his practice on Aboriginal law
Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. She is also a member of the Canadian Partnership for International Justice
Parisa Mahboubi, report author, senior policy analyst and leads the C.D. Howe Institute's Human Capital Policy Council
Adam Pankratz is a lecturer at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business and is on the board of directors of Rokmaster Resources
Valerie Tarasuk, a professor of nutritional sciences at U of T's Temerty Faculty of Medicine
On today's show, the Inflation Reduction Act has passed in the U.S. and a large part of the legislation has to do with energy. We chat with Markham Hislop an energy journalist and publisher of Energi News on how this could affect Alberta. Plus, street lights can spy on you and new technology is already being used in some parts of the U.S. We find out more from John Lorinc, an author whose latest book is Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias. And Canada will play a big role in the next mission to the moon. We chat with Ken Podwalski, the executive director of space exploration and the Lunar Gateway program manager at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Ken Podwalski, executive director of space exploration and the Lunar Gateway program manager at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Dr. Tanya Mark is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
John Lorinc, author, his latest book is Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias
On today's show, we chat with Debbie Lowther, the executive director of VETS Canada, after a conversation of assisted dying was brought up between a Veteran Affairs Canada case worker and a combat veteran who had not asked for help in such a way. Plus, is there a way to make private health care part of the public system in Canada? We discuss the idea with Erik Johnson, a Canadian living in the UK who works in the insurance industry. And we chat with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, the newly minted president of the Canadian Medical Association and the first Indigenous president in the organization's history.
Kuan-Wei Chen, Executive Director, Centre for Research in Air and Space Law, McGill University
David O'Keefe, Canadian historian, author of several books on Canadian military history including "One Day in August"
Dennis McConaghy, retired TC Energy executive and author on energy-climate policy in Canada, on the cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline project by TC Energy and the Alberta Government.
Signy Arnason is the associate executive director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, a national charity that operates Cybertip.ca.
Steve Pomeroy is head of housing policy research firm Focus Consulting Inc., Industry Professor at McMaster University’s Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative and Senior Research Fellow at Carleton University’s Centre for Urban Research and Education.
Lorian Hardcastle, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, with a joint appointment to the Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine
Michael Bociurkiw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a global affairs analyst
Dr. Steve Brusatte, Professor of Palaeontology and Evolution, University of Edinburgh, author of The Rise and Reign of the Mammals
Sylvain Charlebois, a professor of food distribution and food policy at Dalhousie University / Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab
Dr. Vesta Michelle Warren, president of the Alberta Medical Association and a family doctor
Louise Blais, served as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations from 2017 to 2021. Currently a senior advisor, the Pendleton Group.
Shuvaloy Majumdar, Munk senior fellow and heads the foreign policy and national security program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Tim Dunne, former chief of media relations with NATO’s southern European headquarters in Naples, Italy. He later served as military relations adviser for the Nova Scotia government and the chair of the Security Affairs Committee of the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia.
Matt Malone, a law professor at Thompson River University in Kamloops, B.C., who specializes in trade secrets and confidential information
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On today's show, we chat with Mike Shekhtman, a regional director for Robert Half — a talent search firm, about how to rebound from a layoff in the tech sector. Plus, the non-disclosure agreement in the Hockey Canada scandal has raised lots questions. Should non-disclosure agreements be banned or at least changed how they work? We ask Julie Macfarlane, a law professor at the University of Windsor and the co-founder of Can’t Buy My Silence. Also, MLB held its second annual Field of Dreams game. We hear from Brian Martin, a Canadian baseball historian and author about the myths that exist around the game. And we chat with Frank Florian, director of Planetarium and Space Sciences at TELUS World of Science about how to watch the Perseids meteor shower this weekend.
Julie Macfarlane, law professor, University of Windsor, Co-founder, Can’t Buy My Silence
On today's show, we chat with Paul Muyres, an agronomist and the president of Solid Ground Solutions about the federal government's goal to reduce fertilizer emissions. Plus, businesses are trying to do more with less. We chat with Michael Veall, an economist at McMaster University who is leading a team of researchers and working with Statistics Canada to bolster Canadian productivity on solving the productivity puzzle. Also, there is no way of tracking medical staff shortages in Canada and a doctor is hoping to change that. We chat with Dr. Ivy Bourgeault, a research chair in gender, diversity and the professions at the University of Ottawa, and lead of the Canadian Health Workforce Network — a research group that studies human health resources. Plus, Ukrainian refugees are running into red tape while trying to get into Canada. We find out more from Robert Falconer, researcher of Immigration and Refugee Policy at the University of Calgary.
Courtney Robichaud, Postdoctoral Fellow, Carleton University, organizing member, Support our Science
Dr. Ivy Bourgeault, a research chair in gender, diversity and the professions at the University of Ottawa, and lead of the Canadian Health Workforce Network, a research group that studies health human resources.
Michael Veall, an economist at McMaster University who is leading a team of researchers and working with Statistics Canada to bolster Canadian productivity
On today's show, Edmonton is considering a ban on the use of cosmetic pesticides on both public and private property. We hear from Edmonton city councillor for ward pihêsiwin, Tim Cartmell and Perry Stothart, a certified horticulturalist with Classic Landscapes & Classic Gardens in Edmonton, to get their thoughts on the proposal. Plus, could we be approaching a time when the Chinese escalation in the Taiwan Strait is becoming more concerning? We find out from Kuan-Wei Chen, the executive director of the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law at McGill University. And we chat with Matt Lebo, department chair and professor of political science at Western University about the raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.
Kuan-Wei Chen, Executive Director, Centre for Research in Air and Space Law, McGill University
Julia Wendling, economist, independent research firm Rosenberg Research & Associates Inc
Tim Cartmell, City Councillor, Ward pihêsiwin Perry Stothart, certified horticulturalist with Classic Landscapes & Classic Gardens in Edmonton
On today's show, the RCMP and their use of spyware are in the spotlight. What do we need to know about this technology? We ask Dr. Tom Keenan, a professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary and author of the best-selling book Technocreep. Plus, legal aid lawyers in Alberta have stepped up job action. We find out more from Danielle Boisvert, a criminal defence lawyer in Edmonton and the president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association. And how do we handle employees wanting to go back to the office and others wanting to work from home? We ask Dr. Elaine Chin, founder of Executive Health Centre. Her latest book is Welcome Back! How to Reboot Your Physical and Mental Well-Being for a Post-Pandemic World.
Dr. Elaine Chin is the founder of Executive Health Centre. Her latest book is Welcome Back! How to Reboot Your Physical and Mental Well-Being for a Post-Pandemic World
Dr. Tom Keenan, professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary and author of the best-selling book Technocreep
Danielle Boisvert, a criminal defense lawyer in Edmonton and the president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association
On today's show, Canada's ban on importing handguns will come into effect this month. We'll hear from both sides of the argument with Dr. Wendy Cukier, president of the Coalition for Gun Control along with Rod Giltaca, president of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. Plus, does Canada need a bullet train? We ask Aaron Wudrick, the director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s domestic policy program. And when it comes to economic policy, interest rates and inflation, are we taking the wrong approach? We ask Jim Stanford, an economist and director of the Centre for Future Work.
George Smitherman, president and CEO of the producer advocacy group the Cannabis Council of Canada
Aaron Wudrick is the director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s domestic policy program
Dr. Wendy Cukier, President, Coalition for Gun Control Rod Giltaca, President of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
Ernie Tsu, Owner of Trolley 5 Community Brewpub & President of the Alberta Hospitality Association
On today's show, we chat with Sarah Hoffman, deputy leader of the NDP official opposition about Alberta's healthcare crisis and her party's criticism of Dr. Deena Hinshaw's bonus of almost $228K for COVID-19 work in 2021. Plus, we chat with Dr. Paul Parks, president of the emergency medicine section of the Alberta Medical Association about the pressure our healthcare system is under and if it can be fixed. And Canadian forces will now be training Ukrainian soldiers in the U.K. We chat with Andrew Rasiulis, a defence expert with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about what that training mission might look like.
Dr. Paul Parks, president of the emergency medicine section of the Alberta Medical Association
Sarah Hoffman, Deputy Leader of the NDP Official Opposition, education cricit, MLA for Edmonton-Glenora
On today's show, we discuss the scuffle between the province of Alberta and Athabasca University over specific demands the province outlined for the university to adhere to by speaking with Minister of Advanced Education, Demetrios Nicolaides. Plus, we are back into a resource-fueled budget surplus in Alberta. Do these types of surpluses hide long-standing spending problems? We ask Jake Fuss, an economist with the Fraser Institute. And the Conservative Party held its final leadership debate last night. We break it down with Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group.
Tanya Khan, manager of clinical administrative databases operations for Canadian Institute for Health Information
Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group
On today's show, we remember legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, who died at the age of 94. Plus, we discuss the fallout from Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan with Gordon Houlden, the director emeritus of the China Institute at the University of Alberta. And we discuss the mission to kill al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri with Retired Major-General Denis Thompson, a former Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command from 2011 to 2014.
Retired Major-General Denis Thompson former Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command from 2011 to 2014
Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta.
Rob de Pruis, Insurance Bureau of Canada's (IBC) National Director of Consumer and Industry Relations
Danielle Boisvert, a criminal defense lawyer in Edmonton and the president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association
On today's show we chat with Nevin deMilliano with Prairie Storm Chasers and hear from listeners about the severe weather that hit the province over the long weekend. Plus, we chat with Nola Jeffrey, the executive director of Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society, a substance abuse and trauma help centre, on the number of calls to crisis lines doubling after the Papal visit. And the U.S. is concerned with how Bill C-11 could affect trade. We find out more from Dr. Michael Geist, the Canada Research Chair of internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
Greg McLean, MP for Calgary Centre and the Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources
Nola Jeffrey, executive director of Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society, a substance abuse and trauma help centre
On today's show, we speak with Marcus Kolga, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, regarding the current situation in Ukraine. Then, Balkan Devlen, also a senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, updates us on the Ukraine grain deal. Plus, inflation is impacting young Canadians' disposable income. Financial educator, Kelley Keehn, joins us to explain how to manage debt. And Leighton Kolk from Kolk Farms shares how his farm is doing following last week's storm and this week's heat.
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Kelley Keehn, personal finance educator & best selling author
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Leighton Kolk, co-founder of Kolk Farms
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Balkan Devlen is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
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Marcus Kolga, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
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Jennifer Quaid, University of Ottawa associate law professor
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On today's show, we speak with Dr. Leslyn Lewis about the Conservative Party of Canada. Plus, the UCP leadership candidates debated last night. Political scientist, Dr. Lisa Young, joins us to discuss. And Bill Bewick explains how Ottawa's energy transition plan unfairly targets western Canada.
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Ryan Campbell, Director Corporate Relations, Alberta Cancer Foundation
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Dr. Rob Currie, Professor and Head, Department of Entomology, University of Manitoba
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Collin Bruce, mortgage broker, owner, Collin Bruce Mortgage Team
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Bill Bewick is the executive director of Fairness Alberta (fairnessalberta.ca) — a non-profit advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness across Canada of Albertans’ contributions and the barriers they face
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Dr. Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis, Candidate for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP for Haldimand-Norfolk
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On today's show, we speak with Edmonton's first Metis and Cree City Councillor Aaron Paquette to get his perspective on the Pope's visit to Alberta. Plus, UCP leadership candidate Rajan Sawhney joins us to talk about the race and her campaign. Also, we speak with federal public safety Minister Marco Mendicino. And we break down Hockey Canada's hearings before parliament with Dr. Laura Misener, Director and Professor at the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University.
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Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister, MP Eglinton-Lawrence
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Dr. Aaron Boley, Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of British Columbia. co-director of the Outer Space Institute
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Dr. Laura Misener, Director and Professor, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University
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Melissa Caouette, western Canadian public policy professional and Principal of MC Consulting
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Rajan Sawhney, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Calgary—North East
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Aaron Paquette, Edmonton City Councillor, Ward Dene
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On today's show, we speak with Chief Greg Desjarlais of Frog Lake First Nation to get his thoughts on Pope Francis' visit to Alberta. Plus, the World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox a global health threat. What does that mean for you and me? We ask Dr. Stan Houston, a professor emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry & School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. And there are concerns about increased conflict between humans and polar bears. A new report says these conflicts are fueled by landfills and climate change. We find out more from Dr. Andrew Derocher, a scientific advisor with Polar Bears International, and a professor of biological sciences at the University of Alberta
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Dr. Andrew Derocher, scientific advisor with Polar Bears International, professor of biological sciences, University of Alberta. Author of Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to their Biology and Behavior
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Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
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Dr. Stan Houston, professor emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry & School of Public Health at University of Alberta
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Chief Greg Desjarlais, Frog Lake First Nation
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Erin Chalmers, Anchor, Global News Morning Edmonton
Brad Wisker,Producer, 630 CHED Mornings with Chelsea Bird and Daryl McIntyre
David Boles, Reporter, 630 CHED & Global News Radio 880 Edmonton
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On today's show, Pope Francis issued a formal apology in Maskwacis for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in cultural destruction and forced assimilation of Indigenous people. Plus, recent revelations from Hockey Canada and Gymnastics Canada has brought abuse in sport to the forefront. Why is it so pervasive in these large organizations? We ask Dr. Peter Donnelly, the director of the Centre for Sport Policy Studies and professor emeritus of Sport Policy & Politics at the University of Toronto. And the monarch butterfly has been put on the endangered species list. We find out more from Andrew Holland, the national media relations director with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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Andrew Holland, National Media Relations Director, Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Nicole Schmidt, President, University of Calgary Students' Union
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Dr. Peter Donnelly, Director, Centre for Sport Policy Studies, Professor Emeritus, Sport Policy & Politics, University of Toronto
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Dr. Zachary Spicer, Associate Professor, Public Policy and Administration, York University, Canada
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On today's show, ahead of the papal visit to Edmonton, we chat with Golden Eagle and find out his feelings on the trip. Plus, why is the cost of gas in Alberta so high compared to the rest of the country? Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, says it's because Alberta is being ripped off. Also, hibernating insects can regrow their muscles on demand. We find out more from Dr. Jackie Lebenzon, a postdoctoral scholar at University of California Berkeley. She worked on the project at Western University when she was a PhD student. And the fossil of an Alberta dinosaur has been successfully transported from a tricky location. We find out how from Mark Powers, a PhD student studying vertebrate paleontology at the University of Alberta.
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Mark Powers, PhD student studying vertebrate paleontology at the University of Alberta
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Dr. Jackie Lebenzon, postdoctoral scholar at University of California Berkeley, she worked on the project at Western when she was a PhD student
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Paula Allen, global leader and senior vice president, research and total wellbeing, LifeWorks
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Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy
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On today's show, planning for the Pope's visit to Alberta has been a huge undertaking. We chat with Marion Haggarty-France, the Alberta site coordinator with the Archdiocese of Edmonton. She's been involved in planning for the visit. Plus, inflation is reaching highs we haven't seen in 40 years. Are there any similarities between now and 40 years ago? We ask James Orlando, a senior economist with TD Bank. And researchers say extreme heat can make mental health problems even worse. We find out more from Katie Hayes, a senior policy analyst with Health Canada.
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Katie Hayes, Senior policy analyst, Health Canada
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Monette Pasher, interim president of the Canadian Airports Council
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James Orlando, senior economist with TD Bank
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Marion Haggarty-France, Alberta Site Coordinator, Archdiocese of Edmonton
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On today's show, we chat with UCP leadership hopefuls Dr. Raj Sherman and Brian Jean about their campaigns. Plus, is Alberta's economy on the road to recovery? We find out from Mike Holden, the chief economist of the Business Council of Alberta. And inflation has hit 8.1 per cent with more interest rate hikes expected. Could they do more harm than good? We ask Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal and the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute.
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Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark, a Halifax-based shark researcher, diver and veterinarian at Dalhousie University
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Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal, is the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute
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Mike Holden, Chief Economist, Business Council of Alberta
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Brian Jean, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Fort McMurray - Lac La Biche
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Dr. Raj Sherman, UCP leadership candidate
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On today's show, Ottawa is proposing a cap on oil and gas emissions using an industry-specific carbon pricing system. Are these goals reasonable? We ask Dr. Blake Shaffer, an assistant professor in the department of economics at the University of Calgary. Plus, we get an update on the storm that tore through parts of southern Alberta yesterday from Global News Morning Calgary anchor Dallas Flexhaug and Redcliff resident, Adam Jones. And with the intense heat happening around the world, how are we making it worse in cities just by the way we build them? We ask Dr. Iain D. Stewart, a research fellow at the University of Toronto's Global Cities Institute and an international expert on the heat island effect.
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Barbara Byers, public education director at the Lifesaving Society of Canada
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Daniel Higginbottom, a Postdoctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser University and one of the co-lead authors on the paper
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Dr. Iain D. Stewart, research fellow at the University of Toronto's Global Cities Institute and an international expert on the heat island effect
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Dallas Flexhaug, anchor, Global News Morning Calgary
Adam Jones,resident of Redcliff, experienced the storm
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Dr. Blake Shaffer, assistant professor, department of economics, University of Calgary
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On today's show, are there ways to make a trip to the ER easier? We ask Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency room physician in Edmonton. Plus, despite the rising cost of beef, producers are still in a tough spot. We find out what's going on in the Canadian beef world from Dr. Melanie Wowk, the chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. And we chat with Darrel Sopel, with the Edmonton District Beekeepers Association who was called into remove 15,000 bees that swarmed a downtown Edmonton signal light.
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Darrell Sopel, beekeeper, Edmonton District Beekeepers Association
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Nicole Bonnett, fire information officer, B.C. Wildfire Service
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Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Canada Research Chair, emerging viruses, University of Manitoba
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Dr. Melanie Wowk, Chair, Alberta Beef Producers
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Dr. Shazma Mithani, emergency room physician, Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals
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On today's show, polling shows that Canada's most popular Prime Minister in modern history is Jean Chrétien. We speak with Jack Jedwab, president of the Association for Canadian Studies, about the results of the poll. Plus, Hockey Canada is reopening an investigation into sexual assault surrounding the 2018 World Juniors team. Mary Jane James, the CEO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton joins us to explain why this investigation is important, and explains why survivors do not always speak up. And a major solar storm could strike Earth, causing an outage bigger than the one caused by Rogers last week. Dr. Michael Byers, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia, and is co-director of the Outer Space Institute shares what this means and how we can be better prepared.
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Anthony Ciavirella, co-founder, Manmade
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Dr. Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia, and is co-director of the Outer Space Institute
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Dr. Linda Duxbury, a professor in management and strategy at Carleton University
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Mary Jane James, CEO, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
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Jack Jedwab, president of the Association for Canadian Studies
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On today's show, Canada's job market is setting records for low unemployment rates. So, why are we talking about a recession? We ask Tony Stillo, the director of economics for Canada with Oxford Economics. Plus, China is continuing to flex its muscles in the Indo-Pacific region. We chat with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Institute for Science, Society and Policy & the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and find out what she thinks Canada should do. And we've seen the pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope, but what are they of? We find out more from Lawrence M. Krauss, a theoretical physicist, author, president of the Origins Project Foundation, and host of The Origins Podcast.
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Carly Ziter, an assistant professor of biology at Concordia University in Montreal
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Lawrence M. Krauss is a theoretical physicist, author, president of the Origins Project Foundation, and host of The Origins Podcast. His newest book, to be released next year, is The Known Unknowns: The Unsolved Mysteries of the Cosmos
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Hanna Belayneh is a policy and advocacy officer at Results Canada
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Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Institute for Science, Society and Policy & the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
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Tony Stillo, director of economics for Canada, Oxford Economics
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On today's show, the federal government said it's planning to clear the passport backlog in the next four to six weeks. We ask Karina Gould, the minister of families, children and social development how they plan to do it. Plus, UCP leadership hopefuls Danielle Smith and Jon Horsman give us their takes on the status of the race towards the top spot. And does the Rogers outage mean telecommunications need more government oversight? We chat with Dr. Dwayne Winseck, a communications professor at Carleton University and the director of the Canadian Media Concentration Research Project.
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Reid Wilkins, Host of Inside Sports & Oilers Hockey on 630 CHED
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Jonathan Berkshire Miller is director and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He is also senior fellow for the Japan Institute of International Affairs in Tokyo
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Dr. Dwayne Winseck, a communications professor at Carleton University and the director of the Canadian Media Concentration Research Project
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Collin Bruce, mortgage broker, owner, Collin Bruce Mortgage Team
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Jon Horsman, UCP leadership candidate
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Danielle Smith, UCP leadership candidate
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Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, MP for Burlington
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On today's show, we don't know who will succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but what will the new leader mean for Canada-U.K. relations? We ask Jeremy Kinsman a distinguished fellow with the Canadian International Council and a former Canadian high commissioner to the U.K. Plus, Canadian astronomers are giddy with what they're seeing from the first images from the James Webb Space telescope (JWST). We chat about the images with Loïc Albert, a researcher at Université de Montréal who's the scientific instrument expert on the Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) — the Canadian instrument deployed on the JWST. And there were changes made to the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede in an effort to make them safer. We find out more from Dr. Renaud Leguillette, a University of Calgary researcher in equine medicine.
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Dr. Renaud Leguillette, University of Calgary researcher in equine medicine
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Loic Albert, currently the scientific instrument expert for NIRISS (imager and spectrograph), the Canadian instrument to be deployed on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2018
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Jackie Manthorne is president and CEO of Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
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Jeremy Kinsman, Distinguished Fellow,The Canadian International Council, a former Canadian high commissioner to the U.K
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Richard Zussman, Reporter, Global BC
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On today's show, we chat with longtime Conservative Marjory LeBreton about the Conservative Party's "existential identity crisis". Plus, with the Calgary Stampede underway, it seems every politician with a link to Alberta shows up and makes the rounds. We chat with Dr. Lisa Young, a political science professor at the University of Calgary about why the Stampede is so important. And the Rogers outage has given us the opportunity to take a look at Canada's digital infrastructure. We chat with Vass Bednar, the executive director of McMaster University’s master of public policy in digital society program about what we can change.
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Vass Bednar is the executive director of McMaster University’s master of public policy in digital society program
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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Marjory LeBreton is a longtime Conservative who has worked for the party since the Diefenbaker years. Appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1993, she was named government leader in the Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2006, and served in cabinet until 2013. She retired from the Senate in 2015
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Brendon Bernard, senior economist at Indeed
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Dr. Christian Leuprecht , Professor, Political Studies at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, expert on security and defence, political demography, comparative federalism and multi-level governance
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On today's show, Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Scott Aitchison joins us to outline his view for the country. Plus, reporter Lauren Boothby from the Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun uncovered Edmonton landlords' "do not rent" lists. Will these lists be investigated? Also, a new study shows astronauts suffer bone loss while in space. Is this a problem? Lead author of the study, Dr. Leigh Gabel, explains.
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Dr. Leigh Gabel, an assistant professor in the faculty of kinesiology and lead author of the study, University of Calgary
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Peter Donolo, fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), current Vice Chair of Hill and Knowlton Strategies, and longtime Director of Communications to Prime Minister Jean Chretien
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Lauren Boothby, City Hall reporter, Edmonton Journal & Sun
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Scott Aitchison, Candidate for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka
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On today's show, when kids head back to the classroom in September, can they expect bigger class sizes? We chat with Medeana Moussa the executive director of Support Our Students Alberta about their concerns for the 2022-23 school year. Plus, does hockey culture need a reckoning? We chat with Dr. Tim Skuce, an associate professor of curriculum and pedagogy at Brandon University about what still needs to be done. Also, what's going on with gas prices in Canada? Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy says it's straight-up profiteering. And we check in with Nevin deMilliano, with Prairie Storm Chasers as he prepares for summer storm season.
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Nevin deMilliano, Prairie Storm Chasers
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Nicolo Pinchak, lead author of the study and a doctoral student in sociology at the Ohio State University
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Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy
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Keldon Bester, fellow with the Centre for International Governance (CIGI), an independent consultant and researcher studying issues of competition and monopoly power in Canada. He was a special adviser at Canada’s Competition Bureau
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Dr. Tim Skuce, Associate Professor, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Brandon University
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Medeana Moussa, Executive Director, Support Our Students Alberta
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On today's show, we chat with UCP leadership candidates Leela Aheer and Todd Loewen. They outline their visions for the party. Plus, a shakeup in the federal Conservative Party leadership race after Patrick Brown was disqualified. We get details and insight from Melissa Caouette, a western Canadian public policy professional and principal of MC Consulting. And an amazing discovery of dinosaur bones and teeth near Grande Prairie. We find out more from Emily Bamforth, a curator with the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alta.
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Emily Bamforth, curator, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley
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Melissa Caouette, western Canadian public policy professional and Principal of MC Consulting
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David Macdonald, who is CCPA Senior Economist and author of the study
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Todd Loewen, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Central Peace-Notley
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Leela Aheer, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore
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Deanna Thompson, Executive Director, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
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On today's show, one of the organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" recently had a bail hearing. How does bail work and what do you need to know? We ask Melina Yannacoulias, the Legal Aid Alberta team lead for the Justice of the Peace Bail team. Plus, women in politics continue to face severe abuse and harassment online. We chat with Dr. Heidi Tworek, a Canada Research Chair and associate professor in international history and public policy at the University of British Columbia. And Edmonton renters are concerned as more lists of "bad tenants" continue to show up in Facebook groups. We chat with Donna Monkhouse, the executive director of the Alberta Residential Landlord Association about why these lists are so wrong.
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Donna Monkhouse, executive director of the Alberta Residential Landlord Association
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Umair Asif, PhD Student, Health and Society, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Leslie Preston, TD senior economist, one of the report’s authors
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Dr. Heidi Tworek is a Canada Research Chair and associate professor in international history and public policy at the University of British Columbia
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Melina Yannacoulias, Legal Aid Alberta Team Lead for the Justice of the Peace Bail team
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On today's show, we chat with Roman Baber, who's a candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. Plus, we discuss access to abortion care in Canada, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. We chat with Dr. Martha Payntea, a registered nurse providing abortion and postpartum care. And what is happening with travel in Canada? We ranked worst around the globe for flight delays over the long weekend. We find out more from Karl Moore an associate professor in the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University.
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Kaitlynn Mendes, Associate Professor of Sociology, Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, Western University
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Amanda Pick, CEO of Missing Children Society of Canada
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Trevor Hadwen, an agroclimate specialist with Agriculture and Agrifood Canada
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Karl Moore, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
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Dr. Martha Paynter, registered nurse providing abortion and postpartum care. She holds a PhD in Nursing and is a postdoctoral fellow at University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine.
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Roman Baber, Candidate for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada
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On today's show, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade. We find out more about the repercussions of this decision with Dr. Miranda Green-Barteet an associate professor, cross-appointed in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Department and the English and Writing Studies Department at Western University. Plus, Canada's inflation rate hit 7.7% in May — but what does that mean in terms of dollars and cents? We ask Trevor Tombe, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary. And we find out more about that weird balancing rock on Mars and some of the other odd pictures that have come from that planet with Dr. Mitch Schulte, with the Mars 2020 (Perseverance) Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters.
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Dr. Mitch Schulte, the Mars 2020 (Perseverance) Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters
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Dr. Miranda Green-Barteet is an Associate Professor, cross appointed in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Department and the English and Writing Studies Department, Western University
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Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary
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Lydia Miljan, professor, political science, University of Windsor
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Victoria Esses, Professor, department of psychology and Director, Network for Economic and Social Trends; Co-Chair, Pathways to Prosperity Partnership, Western University
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Amanda Connolly, national online journalist, Global News
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On today's show: you've heard of the glass ceiling, but what about a glass cliff? We chat with Dr. Lisa Young, a political science professor at the University of Calgary, about how it could be a threat to the women running for UCP leadership. Plus, the Justin Bone case has made the gaps in Alberta's social services more apparent. We chat with Mark Cherrington, with the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights, about how the case went so wrong. And could the Liberal party replace Justin Trudeau? We discuss the possibility with Campbell Clark, chief political writer for The Globe and Mail.
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Harindra Joseph Fernando, Wayne and Diana Murdy Endowed Professor of Engineering and Geosciences, Notre Dame University, leading the study
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Michael Veall, economics professor at McMaster University
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Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer, The Globe and Mail
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Mark Cherrington with the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights, a non-profit that helps marginalized people in the Edmonton
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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On today's show, Hockey Canada's "culture of silence" on sex assault allegations. We chat with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, the CEO of Canadian Women & Sport about the prevalence of gender-based violence in sport and accountability for athletes. Plus, a group of Canadian farmers are pushing to be involved in the discussions on how the next Agricultural Policy Framework could accelerate climate action in Canadian agriculture. We find out more from John Kolk, owner of Kolk Farms in Iron Springs, Alta., and a member of Farmers for Climate Solutions. And Canada is hooked on real estate. We chat with Mark Morris, the principal lawyer at LegalClosing.ca and LegalReview.ca.
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Johanna Weststar, Associate Professor of Labour and Employment Relations, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, Western University
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Mark Morris, principal lawyer at LegalClosing.ca and runs and operates LegalReview.ca
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David Egan, co-owner, Transit Smokehouse & BBQ
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John Kolk, owner of Kolk Farms in Iron Springs, Farmer for Climate Solutions
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Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO, Canadian Women & Sport
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On today's show, we chat with Travis Toews about his bid to be the next leader of the UCP. Plus, does Alberta need a sales tax? We chat with Bob Ascah, a research fellow with the Parkland Institute and editor of the book A Sales Tax for Alberta — Why and How. And do we need to be more imaginative when it comes to nuclear catastrophe and the situation in Ukraine? We ask Mark Kingwell, a professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto whose latest books are On Risk, The Ethics of Architecture and The Adventurer’s Glossary.
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Chief Billy Morin, Enoch Cree Nation
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Dr. Andrea Charron, CGAI fellow and Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba
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Mark Kingwell, professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto whose latest books are On Risk, The Ethics of Architecture and The Adventurer’s Glossary
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Bob Ascah, research fellow, The Parkland Institute and editor of the book A Sales Tax for Alberta - Why and How
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Travis Toews, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti
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On today's show, the price of gas is through the roof and everyone has someone to blame. We chat with Donna Kennedy-Glans, Alberta’s former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy and author of Teaching the Dinosaur to Dance: Moving Beyond Business as Usual, who argues demonizing the oil and gas sector probably isn't the best course of action. Plus, why being 'Instagrammable' is the key to getting ahead in business. We find out more from Heather Thomson, the executive director of the University of Alberta's School of Retailing. And we chat with Dr. Evelyn Jensen, a lecturer in molecular ecology at Newcastle University who tells us a rare Galapagos giant tortoise that was thought to be extinct was found actually alive and well.
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Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for the fuel price tracking service GasBuddy.com
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Heather Thomson, executive director of the University of Albert's School of Retailing
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Dr. Evelyn Jensen, a lecturer in molecular ecology at Newcastle University
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Donna Kennedy-Glans, Alberta’s former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy and author of Teaching the Dinosaur to Dance: Moving Beyond Business as Usual
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On today's show, a new federal privacy bill has been introduced to try and protect your personal data online. We chat with Dr. Tom Keenan, a professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary and author of the best-selling book Technocreep to find out if it's possible to even enforce Bill C-27. Plus, a new study shows there's an alternative to methadone for those addicted to opioids. We find out more from Dr. Ron Lim, an addiction specialist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, who co-authored a research paper on a new model of treatment for opioid use disorder. Also, we chat with Dan Mason, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta, after Edmonton lost its bid to host the 2026 World Cup. And Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, a research professor in horticultural sciences and director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research at the University of Florida, tells us about the first plants to be grown in moon dirt.
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Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, research professor in horticultural sciences and director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research, University of Florida
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Dan Mason, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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Dr. Ron Lim, Addiction Specialist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Calgary who co-authored a research paper on a new model of treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
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Dr. Tom Keenan, professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary and author of the best-selling book Technocreep
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Cary Wu, assistant professor, department of Sociology, York University, lead author of the newly published paper
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On today's show, we chat with Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency room physician at the Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals about how swamped Alberta ERs are right now. Plus, Indigenous resource management is happening more often. We find out more from JP Gladu, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and an Indigenous business leader. And the absolute rejection of sedition should be a non-negotiable if you want to be a political candidate in Canada. That's the opinion of Hugh Segal, a Mathews Fellow at the Queen’s School of Policy Studies, a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and a former associate cabinet secretary in Ontario for federal-provincial relations.
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Gwen May, Provincial Court duty counsel lawyer with the EPO Program
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Hugh Segal, a Mathews Fellow at the Queen’s School of Policy Studies, is a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and a former associate cabinet secretary in Ontario for federal-provincial relations.
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JP Gladu, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and an Indigenous business leader
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Dr. Shazma Mithani, emergency room physician, Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals
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On today's show, we chat with MLA Rebecca Schulz, the latest to join the UCP leadership race. Plus, we talk about a new report that highlights how a lot of farmland in Alberta is ending up in the hands of investors. Katherine Aske is the author of the report and speaks to the broad implications. Also, the rainfall in Alberta is letting up, but we're still keeping an eye on rising waters in the province. We chat with Matthew Chernos, a hydrologist with MacDonald Hydrology Consultants. And a policy in the U.K. will see asylum seekers shipped to Rwanda. We talk with Audrey Macklin, a professor and chair of human rights law at the University of Toronto.
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Sandra Clarke, Executive Director at ACT Foundation
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Stephen Brown, senior Canada economist with Capital Economics
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Audrey Macklin, a professor and chair of human rights law at the University of Toronto
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Matthew Chernos, Hydrologist, MacDonald Hydrology Consultants
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Katherine Aske, the report author, is a settler and farm worker who grew up in Mi'kma'ki
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Rebecca Schulz, UCP leadership candidate, MLA for Calgary-Shaw
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On today's show, all eyes are on the rivers in southern Alberta. We get updates from Tiffany Lizee, Global Calgary's chief meteorologist, and Sarah Offin, a reporter with Global Calgary, as the rain continues to fall. Plus, we discuss the health of democracy in Canada and the U.S. in the face of rising populism with Dr. Donald Abelson, the director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, the Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US relations & a professor in the department of political science at St. Francis Xavier University. And we chat with Liz Cook, a recipient of blood products, and Glenn Cook, a blood donor, about the importance of donating as Canadian Blood Services is in need of donors.
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Barry Cavanaugh, CEO, The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
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Sarah Offin, reporter, Global Calgary
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Liz Cook, plasma recipient
Glenn Cook, blood donor since 2014
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Dr. Donald Abelson, Director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US relations & Professor, Department of Political Science, St. Francis Xavier University
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Tiffany Lizee, chief meteorologist, Global Calgary
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Terri Reid, a curriculum consultant with the Black Gold school division
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On today's show, Alberta ranchers are worried about new labels Health Canada wants to bring in for ground beef. We chat with Dr. Melanie Wowk, chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. Plus, we chat with Tawfiq Rangwala, author of "What WE Lost: The Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity" about his new book and what he says isn't widely known about the WE Charity scandal. Also, we find out why the markets are in trouble from Kevin Mullane, a senior wealth advisor at National Bank Financial. And we chat with Tiffany Lizee, Global Calgary's chief meteorologist about the significant amount of rain expected for southern Alberta.
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Tiffany Lizee, chief meteorologist, Global Calgary
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Kevin Mullane,Senior Wealth Advisor, National Bank Financial
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Darren Reeder, Head of the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta
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Tawfiq Rangwala, author, "What WE Lost: The Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity"
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Dr. Melanie Wowk, Chair, Alberta Beef Producers
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Hayami Koga, lead author and postdoctoral student at Harvard
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On today's show, part of Shanghai is heading back into a lockdown. We find out more from Kellee Kryba, a former Edmontonian living in that city. Plus, it's been a bad year for beekeepers in Alberta. We chat with Connie Phillips, the executive director of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission and find out why hives have been so decimated. And we chat with Dr. Moriba Jah, an associate professor at the University of Texas and chief scientific adviser to a startup dubbed Privateer, which will track space junk and the problems it's causing.
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Lori Campbell, University of Regina’s associate vice-president of Indigenous engagement. Campbell is a Two-Spirit nēhiýaw āpihtāwikosisān and is a band member of Montreal Lake First Nation, Treaty 6 territory
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Dr. Moriba Jah, associate professor at The University of Texas and chief scientific adviser to space tracking startup Privateer
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Connie Phillips, Executive Director, Alberta Beekeepers Commission
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Bill Robson, CEO, C.D. Howe Institute
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Kellee Kryba, Edmontonian teaching in Shanghai
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On today's show, why is China “buzzing” Canadian and Australian planes? We ask Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa Institute for Science. Plus, the Dutch man accused of cyberbullying B.C. teen Amanda Todd is in court. We chat with Kaitlynn Mendes, an associate professor of sociology at Western University and the Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, who contends what Todd and others have experienced online is not cyberbullying — but rather, technology facilitated sexual violence and harassment. Also, could Canada follow the European Union and force tech companies to pick just one charging format for cellphones? We ask Tim Silk, an associate professor of marketing at the University of British Columbia. And we chat with Shawna Ogston, with the Calgary Food Bank, about how food banks across the country feeling the pinch as the price of basically everything soars.
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Casey Owens, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas
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Tim Silk, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of British Columbia
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Kaitlynn Mendes, Associate Professor of Sociology, Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender
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Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Institute for Science, Society and Policy & the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
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James Trottier, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a lawyer and a former career Canadian diplomat who led 4 diplomatic missions to North Korea and also was in charge of Political/Economic (Diplomatic) Affairs at the Canadian Embassy in South Korea and served as diplomatic liaison to US/UN Forces in South Korea.
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On today's show, the Summit of the Americas is underway — at least, for some of the Americas, as Joe Biden has uninvited some of the countries. We chat with Paul Knox, a professor emeritus at the Toronto Metropolitan University, on how Justin Trudeau has handled the situation. Plus, we chat with Dr. Ritesh Narayan, a criminologist from Mount Royal University, on reducing urban crime in Alberta. And, how would you feel about a train running between the Calgary airport and Banff? We hear from Jan Waterous, the managing director with Liricon Capital.
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Jan Waterous, Managing Director, Liricon Capital
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Paul Knox, professor emeritus, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Dr. Ritesh Narayan, criminologist, Mount Royal University
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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On today's show, the mass shooting inquiry in Nova Scotia continues to make waves. We get the latest from Greg Mercer, an Atlantic Canada reporter with the Globe and Mail. Plus, severe weather season is upon us. We chat with Nevin deMilliano with Prairie Storm Chasers to find out what we can expect to see this summer. And we find out what's going on with Canadian men's national soccer team from Derek van Diest, the national soccer columnist for Postmedia.
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Derek van Diest, multimedia sports journalist for the Edmonton Sun and Edmonton Journal and the national soccer columnist for Postmedia
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Nevin deMilliano, Prairie Storm Chasers
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Greg Mercer, Atlantic Canada reporter, The Globe and Mail
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Fadumo Diriye, Senior Data Analyst, Youthful Cities
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Jonathan Caulkins, professor and drug policy researcher at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
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On today's show, doctors are trying to get more help to Alberta youth. This after a recent survey suggests many are suffering from mental health effects stemming from the pandemic. We find out more from Dr. Vesta Michelle Warren, president of the Alberta Medical Association. Plus, we chat with Anne Ellis, a professor of medicine and chair of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Queen's University about seasonal allergies. Also, we chat with Jake Enwright, the former deputy chief of staff to Erin O’Toole, to get his take on the state of the federal Conservative party. And there isn't just one thing causing the economic crisis in our country. We find out about the 'polycrisis' from Jacqueline Best,a professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies.
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Jessica Burtnick, director of marketing and sales at Frontiers North Adventures
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Jacqueline Best,a professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies who has researched previous periods of inflation and attempts to control them
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Jake Enwright is the Vice-President of Public Affairs and Communications for Syntax Strategic. He is the former Deputy Chief of Staff to Erin O’Toole and senior adviser for previous Conservative leaders.
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Anne Ellis, professor of medicine and chair of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Queen's University
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Dr. Vesta Michelle Warren, President, Alberta Medical Association
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On today's show we chat with Chief Billy Morin of the Enoch Cree Nation about a privately-operated but publicly-funded clinic that is being built on their land. Plus, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations are continuing in the U.K. But are we getting some indication about what the future of the monarchy could look like? We ask David Johnson, a political science professor at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia and author of Battle Royal: Monarchists vs. Republicans and the Crown of Canada. And are there things you can do to get more out of a tank of gas? We find out from Martin Wiseman, the chief instructor at the Alberta Motor Association.
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Dr. David Evans, Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta
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Martin Wiseman, chief instructor, Alberta Motor Association
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Dr. Deborah Giles, science and research director of non-profit Wild Orca
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David Johnson, a political science professor at Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia, author of Battle Royal: Monarchists vs. Republicans and the Crown of Canada
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Chief Billy Morin of Enoch Cree Nation
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On today's show, Canada's public safety minister Marco Mendicino joins us to discuss the new gun control legislation being proposed by the Liberal government. Plus, Chinese fighter pilots are "buzzing" Canadian pilots in surveillance planes. We find out more from Charles Burton, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa. Also, Tim Hortons is in some trouble after its app tracked you a little too well. We chat with Dr. Tom Keenan, a professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary, about the possible repercussions. And we speak with Kelley Keehn, a personal finance educator and best-selling author, about whether there's anything you can do if you're struggling with inflation and interest rates.
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Kelley Keehn, personal finance educator & best selling author
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Dr. Ameeta Singh, infectious disease specialist
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Dr. Tom Keenan is a professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary and author of the best-selling book Technocreep
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Dr. David Bercuson, Professor of History, Director Emeritus of the Centre for Military, Security, and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary
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Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister, MP Eglinton-Lawrence
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Charles Burton is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and non-resident senior fellow of the European Values Center for Security Policy in Prague. He is a former professor of political science at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., and served as a diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing
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On today's show, Monkeypox has been around for a while but everyone is talking about it now. We ask Dr. Jason Nickerson, a humanitarian representative to Canada for Doctors Without Borders why we don't deal with illnesses before they become a major problem. Plus, Travis Toews has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next leader of the UCP. We chat with political scientist, Dr. Lisa Young about his chances and whether we could see more current MLAs join the race. And the Bank of Canada has again raised its key interest rates. We chat with Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal and David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy, C.D. Howe Institute about the hike and why we could expect more.
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Leslie McBain, co-founders of Moms Stop The Harm
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Steve Ambler, a professor of economics at the Université du Québec à Montréal and David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy, C.D. Howe Institute
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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Jason Nickerson is the humanitarian representative to Canada for Doctors Without Borders
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On today's show, Ottawa has unveiled its new gun control legislation that focuses primarily on handguns. We hear from Rod Giltaca, the president of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. Plus we chat with David McLaughlin, the president and CEO of the Institute on Governance on why the trust that binds Canada together is cracking. And without intervention, "superpigs" could take over the province. We find out how from Ryan Brook, an associate professor of agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan and director of the Canada Wild Pig Research Project.
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Ryan Brook, an associate professor of agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan and director of the Canada Wild Pig Research Project
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Paul Kershaw, professor at the University of British Columbia and founder of Generation Squeeze, which looks at eroding housing affordability across the country
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Roger Chevraux, farmer and chair of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission
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David McLaughlin is President and CEO of the Institute on Governance
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Rod Giltaca, President of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights
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On today's show, the ban has been lifted for men who have sex with men to donate blood in Canada, is it time to lift the lifetime ban on sex workers? We chat with Dr. Cecilia Benoit, a professor in the department of sociology at the University of Victoria. Plus fish stock are always on the move, but with climate change they are ending up in some areas where they never used to be. We chat with Juliano Palacios Abrantes, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia, about why the way we regulate fish stocks doesn't make sense. And cutting red tape has been a big push by the provincial government, but have they gone too far too fast? We chat with Lorne Fitch, a professional biologist and a retired fish and wildlife biologist, about why they have when it comes to parks and public lands.
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Barney Bentall, multi-Platinum selling and JUNO award-winning artist
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Lorne Fitch is a professional biologist, a retired fish and wildlife biologist and a former adjunct professor with the University of Calgary.
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Juliano Palacios Abrantes, Postdoctoral researcher, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia
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On today's show, it's been one year since the discovery of more than 200 unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops. We chat with Kisha Supernant, the director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology at the University of Alberta, on where we've come and where we need to go. Plus despite the push for school safety policies after the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, research shows that might not do much to help. We chat with David Riedman, the lead researcher at the K-12 School Shooting Database at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security. And we chat with criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision that anyone convicted of mass murder can be eligible for parole.
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Derek van Diest, multimedia sports journalist for the Edmonton Sun and Edmonton Journal and the national soccer columnist for Postmedia
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Ari Goldkind, criminal defence lawyer and legal commentator
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Patricia Tomasi, co-founder of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative
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David Riedman, lead researcher at the K-12 School Shooting Database at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security
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Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology, University of Alberta
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On today's show, ketamine and psilocybin are normally known as party drugs, but we chat with Dr. Roger McIntyre, a professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto, about how they're being used to treat depression. Plus what will it take for Ukraine to win the war with Russia? We ask John Herbst, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Also a 110-million-year-old raptor skeleton recently sold for $12 million at auction. We chat with Dr. Jessica M. Theodor, a professor of biological sciences at the University of Calgary, about why these artifacts shouldn't be sold. And we chat with Wanda Bogdane, the director of communications and stakeholder engagement with Banff and Lake Louise Hospitality Association, on the shortage of staff ahead of summer tourist season.
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Wanda Bogdane, Director, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Banff and Lake Louise Hospitality Association
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Dr. Jessica M. Theodor, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary
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John Herbst, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
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Sohaib Shahid is the director of economic innovation at the Conference Board of Canada
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On today's show, Reggie Cecchini joins us from Texas with details on the elementary school shooting that left 21 people dead. Plus the war in Ukraine hits the three month mark. David Perry from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute provides an update And does Canada need to be worried about a baby formula shortage? Dr. Michael von Massow explains.
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Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent, Global News
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On today's show, Markham Hislop joins us to break down Premier Jason Kenney's address to the U.S. Senate Committee on energy and natural resources, pitching Alberta's energy to that part of the world. Plus what's going on in the CFL? We get the latest on the negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement from the voice of the Edmonton Elks, Morley Scott. And ads for sports betting have seemingly ramped up during the NHL playoffs. We chat with Dr. Michael Naraine, a professor in the department of sports and management at Brock University.
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Anup Srivastava, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor, Business, University of Calgary
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Dr. Michael Naraine, a professor in the department of sports and management at Brock University
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On today's show, Jason Kenney wins the UCP leadership vote, but announces his intent to resign as leader. Former Wildrose party leader Danielle Smith joins to discuss her UCP leadership bid. Plus, Canada has banned Huawei from the 5G network. Gordon Houlden from the University of Alberta explains the ban. Also, Aerin Jacob, professor in the department of Ecosystem Science and Management at University of Northern British Columbia, explains how to conserve the wolverine population in Alberta.
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Aerin Jacob, Adjunct professor, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, University of Northern British Columbia
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Ivan Katchanovski, professor, political science, University of Ottawa
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Valerie Tarasuk, professor in nutritional sciences at University of Toronto
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Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta.
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On today's show, Jason Kenney wins the UCP leadership vote, but announces his intent to resign as leader. Conservative strategist, Melissa Caouette, and leader of the Alberta Party, Barry Morishita, discuss what this means for the future of Alberta. Plus, the CFL strike ends after league and players reach a tentative agreement. Sports broadcasters from 770 CHQR and 630 CHED, Morley Scott and Mark Stephen explain. Also, "how are you?" is an inauthentic greeting. Marnie Wedlake, registered psychotherapist, shares why.
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Ken Darlington, vice president, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation
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Marnie Wedlake, Assistant Professor of Mental Health & Wellness; Registered Psychotherapist, Western University
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Melissa Caouette, Conservative strategist, consultant and writer
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Barry Morishita, Leader of the Alberta Party
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Morley Scott, sports anchor and play-by-play, 630 CHED
Mark Stephen, sports anchor and play-by-play, 770 CHQR
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On today's show, Calgary and Edmonton prepare for the Battle of Alberta. Sports researcher, Dan Mason, discusses what the cities should expect. Plus, a racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY has heightened concerns about white supremacy in Canada. Brad Galloway from the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism shares how Canada can do more to confront white supremacy. Also, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia is researching ancient fire prevention tactics. Kira Hoffman shares her research.
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Kira Hoffman, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia
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Kelly McCauley, Conservative MP, Edmonton West
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Robert Kavcic, BMO senior economist
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Brad Galloway, coordinator of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, Ontario Tech University
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Dan Mason, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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On today's show, local businesses prepare for positive financial impact with upcoming Battle of Alberta. Annie Dormuth from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business tells us what to expect. Plus, Red Deer NHL fans have to choose between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. The city's mayor, Ken Johnston, joins us to discuss. Also, using the internet leaves a carbon footprint. Environmental expert Laura Marks explains the environmental impacts of online streaming.
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Beverley Fehr, Professor, Social Psychology, University of Winnipeg
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Laura Marks, a professor at Simon Fraser University who researches the environmental impact of streaming
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Annie Dormuth, the Alberta provincial director for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Erika Barootes, vice-president of Western Canada for Enterprise Canada, a national strategic communications firm
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On today's show, the CRA is following up on CERB and CRB payments that were made to those who did not qualify. CIBC managing director, Jamie Golombek, breaks it down. Plus, public policy professor Chris Ragan explains why politics and central banking shouldn't mix. Also, Canada's supreme court says extreme intoxication is a valid defence for murder and sexual assault. We talk with law professor, Lisa Silver, and Women's Legal Education and Action Fund director, Kat Owens, about the implications of this.
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Michele Hamers, campaign manager of World Animal Protection
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Kat Owens, Project Director at the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
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Lisa Silver, Associate professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary
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Lori Williams, associate professor of policy studies at Mount Royal University
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Chris Ragan, associate professor and director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy
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Jamie Golombek, Managing Director, Tax and Estate Planning with CIBC
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On today's show, a man in B.C. experiences debilitating eco-anxiety and seeks approval for medically assisted suicide. Kiffer Card, health sciences assistant professor at Simon Fraser University, explains what eco-anxiety is and how serious it can get. Plus, Finland may join NATO. Public policy expert Ferry de Kerckhove breaks it down for us. Also, the James Webb Telescope has produced new images. Els Peeters, an astronomer among the first to use the telescope, shares what she has discovered.
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Els Peeters, an astronomer at Western University
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Ed Skapin, Director, ALS Action Canada
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Ferry de Kerckhove, Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
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Kiffer Card, Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University
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Natalya Brown, Associate Professor of Economics, Nipissing University
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Mary Mitchell, residential school survivor
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On today's show, Rick Mercer joins us to talk about the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour that he is hosting. Plus, honey bees are crucial for agriculture in Canada. Paul Kelly, manager of University of Guelph's Honey Bee Research Centre, joins us to explain. Also, a woman in Calgary is dead following a road rage incident in Forest Lawn. Global News reporter Tracy Nagai gives us the details.
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Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, The Honey Bee Research Centre, University of Guelph
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Tracy Nagai, reporter, Global News
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Scott Weichenthal, assistant professor in the department of epidemiology, biostatistics, and occupational health, McGill University
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On today's show, the Canadian Conservative Party candidates partake in the first official leadership debate tonight. We talk with conservative strategist Melissa Caouette about what to expect. Plus, northern Alberta is experiencing flooding, causing hundreds of people to evacuate. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, joins us to discuss his plans for the affected areas. Also, is Canada settling for half measure on drug price regulation? Health policy professor, Steve Morgan, explains.
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Liz Charyna, Manager, People and Programs, Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
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Steve Morgan, professor of health policy at the University of British Columbia and has served as an expert adviser to the World Health Organization on pharmaceutical pricing and innovation
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Ric McIver, Alberta minster of Municipal affairs
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Rachelle Venne, CEO, Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
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Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent, Global News
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On today's show, Conservative leadership hopeful Jean Charest will talk about that first debate and the one that happens Wednesday night. Also, the federal government has come out with a plan to help farmers. But is it enough? And an interesting discussion about the window of opportunity to address increasing drought.
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Margot Hurlbert, Canada research chair, climate change, energy and sustainability, University of Regina
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Tristan Skolrud, an associate professor of economics in the University of Saskatchewan's agriculture department
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Jean Charest, Conservative leadership candidate
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On today's show … Calgary, Edmonton, and Alberta are forecasted to lead the country in economic growth in 2022, but oil patch job gains are still lagging behind. Did you know we have salamanders in Alberta? Well, it's true and this is a very important time of the year for them! And, more news about UFOs. Find out why the Canadian Defense Minister was briefed about them...
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Erin Bilawchuk, Director of Development, WIN House
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Chris Rutkowski -- a Winnipeg-based science writer and University of Manitoba communications professional who has led efforts to document more than 23,000 sightings since 1989 through the annual Canadian UFO Survey.
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Carlo Handy Charles, Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology and Geography, McMaster
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Peter Daly, executive member of the Alberta Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (AARC) & President of the Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society
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Ted Mallett, Director of Economic Forecasting, The Conference Board of Canada
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On today's show, the House of Commons debated this week to lower the voting age to 16. We ask political scientist Valérie-Anne Mahéo what she thinks of the idea. Plus, avian flu is causing all kinds of problems in Alberta. We chat with Dr. Doug Whiteside, the Calgary Zoo’s senior manager of animal health to find out how the zoo is protecting its birds, along with Jeff Notenbomer, a farmer and the chair of the Alberta Hatching Egg Producers. Also, should we control the Canada goose population? We ask Liz White, the president of the Animal Alliance of Canada and leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada.
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Frank Florian, Director, Planetarium and Space Sciences at TELUS World of Science
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Nicolette Little, Critical Media Studies Instructor and PhD Candidate, University of Calgary
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Liz White, president of the Animal Alliance of Canada and Leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada
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Jeff Notenbomer, Farmer, and the Chair of the Alberta Hatching Egg Producers
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Dr. Doug Whiteside, the Calgary zoo’s senior manager of animal health
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Valérie-Anne Mahéo , political science, Laval University
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On today's show, the battle continues over the future of Athabasca University. The president of the university wants to have more virtual faculty, while the province wants more staff on site. We chat with the Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides. Plus, Russia's economy seems to be doing better most expected against all the sanctions. We ask Bank of Montreal senior economist Art Woo why it's done so well. And a new report shows that hospitalizations for eating disorders among young women rose dramatically during the pandemic. We find out more from Angie Mellen, public awareness coordinator for the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta.
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Colin Barry, an electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student at UC San Diego and lead PhD student on the project
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Richard Carr, Fire Research Analyst with Northern Forestry Centre- Based in Edmonton
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Angie Mellen, Public Awareness Coordinator for Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA)
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Art Woo, a senior economist with the Bank of Montreal
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Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education
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On today's show, we chat with MLA Drew Barnes who says no matter what happens with the UCP leadership review, an avalanche of change is coming to Alberta politics. Plus a draft proposal from the U.S. Supreme Court to possibly overturn Roe v Wade has leaked. We chat with Matt Lebo, a professor of political science at Western University, to find out what this could mean. And should Canada double the number of MPs in the House of Commons? We ask Howard Anglin, a post-graduate researcher at Oxford University. He was previously deputy chief of staff to prime minister Stephen Harper and principal secretary to the Premier Jason Kenney.
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Chris Smith, conservation analyst with CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Howard Anglin, post-graduate researcher at Oxford University. He was previously Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Principal Secretary to the Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney, and a lawyer in New York, London, and Washington, DC.
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Matt Lebo, Department Chair, Professor, Political Science, Western University
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On today's show, who is in the race for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party? We break it down with Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group. Plus things in Afghanistan are bleak as the Taliban regains position as the government there. We learn more from Jamaluddin Aram, a documentary filmmaker, producer and writer from Kabul. And Canadian researchers are looking into cases of severe hepatitis. We chat with Dr. Simon Lam, a pediatrician and clinical associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, about why it hasn't been easy to determine a cause.
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Maika Sondarjee, assistant professor, International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa
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Dr. Simon Lam, a pediatrician and clinical associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine
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Jamaluddin Aram, documentary filmmaker, producer and writer from Kabul. He lives in Toronto.
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Dave McIvor, Morning sports Anchor on Morning with Sue and Andy, Sports Reporter, Stamps Sideline Reporter and On-Air Contributor
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Reid Wilkins, Host of Inside Sports & Oilers Hockey on 630 CHED
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Chris Chapin, a veteran of Conservative leadership races and managing principal of the Upstream Strategy Group
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On today's show, what lessons can we learn from previous Canadian political leadership reviews? We ask Calgary-based author and historian, David Mitchell. Plus, single-game sports betting has recently become legal in Canada. But there is risk with making gambling easier to access. We'll find out more from Dr. Declan Hill, an associate professor of investigations at the University of New Haven and the lead of its Sports Integrity Center. And succession is not just for sons anymore as more women are taking the reigns of their family business. We chat with Christina Constantinidis, a professor of entrepreneurship at the Université du Québec à Montréal.
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Christina Constantinidis, professor of entrepreneurship at the Université du Québec à Montréal
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Declan Hill is an associate professor of investigations at the University of New Haven and the lead of its Sports Integrity Center. He is the author of The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime and The Insider’s Guide to Match-Fixing
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David Matas, senior legal counsel for B’nai Brith
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On today's show, we chat with political scientist Lori Williams as critics are calling out Jason Kenney and the UCP for divisive leadership. Plus Russia is using dolphins to protect against Ukrainian divers at a naval base. We learn about the use of marine mammals by military from Sam LaGrone, a U.S. Naval Institute news editor. And Alberta Parks is investigating after someone disturbed a bear in its den and videotaped the encounter. We find out more from John Paczkowski, a human-wildlife coexistence team lead with Alberta Parks.
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John Paczkowski, human-wildlife coexistence team lead with Alberta Parks in Canmore
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Sam LaGrone US Naval Institute news editor
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Shaun Fluker, a law professor at the University of Calgary
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Dr. Nathan Lachowsky, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
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On today's show, we talk about the political centre in Canada with Rick Peterson, a Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate in 2017 and 2020 and the founder of Centre Ice Conservatives. Plus, an "invisible border" with the United States sounds great in theory, we chat with Donna Kennedy-Glans, Alberta’s former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy, about what we should be aware of. And baby boomers now make up less than 25 per cent of Canada's population. We talk with Dr. Jacqueline McMillan, a clinical assistant professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Calgary, about how Canada's aging population will affect all of us.
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Alison McAfee, Postdoctoral Fellow, Michael Smith Laboratories, University of British Columbia
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Bill Snow of the Stoney Tribal Administration
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Rick Peterson, was a Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate in 2017 and 2020, and is the founder of Centre Ice Conservatives.
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Donna Kennedy-Glans is Alberta’s former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy and author of Teaching the Dinosaur to Dance: Moving Beyond Business as Usual.
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Dr. Jacqueline McMillan is a clinical assistant professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is co-lead of the Calgary site of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
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On today's show, we chat with Stewart Elgie, director of the Environment Institute at the University of Ottawa about Jean Charest's climate plan. Plus, Canada has a 'grey zone' of national security where suspects of terrorism face no charges, but can not leave Canada. Global News investigative journalist, Stewart Bell, shares his findings. And Myles Goodwyn of Canadian band, April Wine, talks about his new song, 'For Ukraine', and an upcoming tour.
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Stewart Bell, Investigative Journalist, Global News
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Dr. Stan Houston is professor emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry & School of Public Health at University of Alberta
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Stewart Elgie, director of the Environment Institute at the University of Ottawa
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Sarah Hoffman, NDP education critic
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On today's show, we chat with Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer about the latest fiscal update for Alberta that paints a pretty rosy picture. Plus, Ottawa announced details on a public inquiry into the invocation of the Emergencies Act. We ask Veronica Kitchen, an associate professor of political science at the University of Waterloo what we can expect to find out. And Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter has been approved by the board of directors. We chat with Dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, sociologist and a professor at Western University on what happens next.
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Dr. Samita Nandy, Director, Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies
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Dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, Professor of Information and Media Studies and Sociology at the University of Western
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Lise Martin, executive director of Women’s Shelters Canada
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Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, MLA for Calgary-Elbow
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Veronica Kitchen, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and in the Balsillie School of International Affairs
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On today's show, both Edmonton and Calgary have seen violent incidents involving young people recently. Is it something we should be concerned about? We ask Dr. Ritesh Narayan, a criminologist at Mount Royal University. Plus, has Edmonton found the solution for Canada's housing crisis? We ask Brent Toderian, a city planner & urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWorks. And Emmunal Macron has been re-elected in France. Dr. Ferry de Kerckhove, a senior fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, explains why this election was so closely watched.
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Ferry de Kerckhove, Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
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Dr. Ritesh Narayan, criminologist, Mount Royal University
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Brent Toderian, city planner & urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWorks
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On today's show, we speak with Kellee Kryba, an Alberta teacher in Shanghai going through the latest COVID-19 lockdown in that country. Plus is Canada headed for a recession? We ask Philip Cross, a Munk senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. And what's with the political dialogue in Canada of attacking our opponents? Dr. Stewart Prest is a lecturer at Simon Fraser University, he explains why this dialogue damages the fabric of our democracy.
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Linda Nazareth, principal of Relentless Economics and senior fellow for economics and population change at the Macdonald Laurier Institute
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Dr. Stewart Prest, Lecturer, Political Science, Simon Fraser University
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Philip Cross is a Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Prior to joining MLI, Mr. Cross spent 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in macroeconomics.
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Bruce Campbell is adjunct professor, York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies; Senior Fellow, Ryerson University, Centre for Free Expression; and former Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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Kellee Kryba, Edmontonian teaching in Shanghai
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On today's show, a new poll shows Pierre Poilievre is popular among Conservative Canadians, but may struggle growing his party. Sean Simpson from Ipsos Public Affairs explains. Plus power companies pulled in nearly five times the profit during winter rates spike. We chat with economics professor Dr. Blake Shaffer about the rate increase. And Scotiabank chief economist Jean-François Perrault tells us if it is better to rent or buy a home.
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Riley Culberg, geophysicist who studies the near-surface hydrology of ice sheets and glaciers, lead author on the study
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Jean-François Perrault, chief economist at Scotiabank
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Mike Parker, president, Health Sciences Association of Alberta
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Dr. Blake Shaffer, assistant professor, department of economics, University of Calgary
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Sean Simpson, Senior Vice President, Ipsos Public Affairs
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On today's show, depending on where you are in the province you were either hit with a little snow or a record-breaking amount after Tuesday's snowfall. Chief meteorologist for Global Calgary, Tiffany Lizée walks us through the April storm. Plus a new policy might affect Canadian manufacturers and exporters. We chat with the head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Dennis Darby. And we speak with Dr. Margaret Kohn, a political science professor at the University of Toronto about co-op housing and why it could be the answer to affordable housing.
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Dennis Darby, head of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
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Frank Stronach is the founder of Magna International Inc., one of Canada’s largest global companies, and an inductee in the Automotive Hall of Fame
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On today's show, we chat with Dr. Shazma Mithani and get an update on how the sixth wave of COVID-19 is hitting our hospitals. Plus, we chat with acting chief paramedic of AHS, Marty Scott on the province's plan to ease the ambulance problem in Alberta. And animal rescues in our province are overwhelmed with surrenders and need your help.
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Dr. Nancy Qian is a professor of managerial economics and decision sciences at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and is founding director of China Econ Lab and Northwestern’s China Lab.
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Denis Thompson, fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, fellow at the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies
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Marty Scott, acting chief paramedic of AHS Emergency Medical Services
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On today's show, nuclear power advocates are encouraged after what they say are baby steps towards the alternative energy in the federal budget. We chat with Dr. Christopher Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Plus mosquito season is fast approaching. We chat with the City of Edmonton's resident "bug guy" Mike Jenkins on what we could expect. And should we accept refugees from both Ukraine and Russia? We have that conversation with Sabine El-Chidiac, a political science and policy enthusiast and educational programs manager at Liberal Studies.
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Monika Szpunar, PhD Student, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University
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Lauren McNabb, Co-host of The Start on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg
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Sabine El-Chidiac, Political Science and policy enthusiast. Educational Programs Manager at Liberal Studies, ex-advisor to two Canadian Immigration ministers
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Mike Jenkins, a Biological Sciences Technician for the City of Edmonton
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Dr. Christopher Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy
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Marta Dyczok, Associate Professor of History and Political Science, Specializing in Ukraine, Western University
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On today's show, we focus on reforming the teacher disciplinary process with Alberta's Education Minister Adriana LaGrange. We also get the counterpoint on the Minister from Alberta NDP Education Critic Sarah Hoffman. Plus, could Flair Airlines be grounded over foreign control concerns? And we chat with Simon Miles about if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should fly to Ukraine, and why.
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Guest: Shannon M. Digweed, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences, MacEwan University
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Guest: Simon Miles,assistant professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University in North Carolina.
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Guest: John Gradek, professor with McGill University’s aviation management program
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Guest: Jeff Notenbomer, Farmer, and the Chair of the Alberta Hatching Egg Producers
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Guest: Sarah Hoffman, Deputy Leader of Alberta NDP & Education Critic, MLA for Edmonton-Glenora
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Guest: Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s minister of education, MLA of Red Deer-North
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On today's show, we look at five areas where Canada needs to step up on the war in Ukraine. Plus, we discuss where parliament needs to step up to fix the Canadian Armed Forces' broken culture. And we chat with Josh Nye as the Bank of Canada is expected to announce an oversized rate hike this week.
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On today's show, Federal Minister of Tourism, Randy Boissonnault takes a look at the 2022 federal budget. Plus, with the leadership review underway, we chat with Melissa Caouette, a conservative strategist, joins us to talk about what is going on with the UCP. And we chat with Dr. Stan Houston about Alberta's opioid crisis.
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Stan Houston, Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association, Opioid Poisoning Committee
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André Blais, Full Professor, Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal
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Melissa Caouette, Conservative strategist, consultant and writer
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Randy Boissonnault, MP for Edmonton Centre, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
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On today's show, an Edmonton study looks at the correlation between air pollution and substance use. We chat with Dr. Brian Rowe, a professor in the department of emergency medicine at the University of Alberta. Plus with the federal budget being tabled, we take a closer look at what that means for inflation and defence spending in our country with Kevin Page, the founding president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa and Dr. Craig Stone, an emeritus associate professor of Defence Studies at the Canadian Forces College. And we chat with Mark Cancian, a retired colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps and a senior adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., on the war in Ukraine being referred to as the smartphone war.
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Mark Cancian, a retired colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps and a senior adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Craig Stone, Emeritus Associate Professor of Defence Studies, Department of Defence Studies, at the Canadian Forces College
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Kevin Page, founding President and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa
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Dr. Brian Rowe, a professor in the department of emergency medicine at the U of A
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On today's show, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has put cryptocurrency in the spotlight. Mouna Hazgui, accounting professor, explains. Plus, Nisha Shah from the University of Ottawa explains the 'right' and 'wrong' ways to kill in a war, and what makes a war crime. And, do sharks sleep? Dr. Michael Kelly from Simon Fraser University shares his research.
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Dr. Michael Kelly, Postdoctoral research fellow, Neuroscience, Simon Fraser University
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Nisha Shah, Associate Professor, International Relations, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Mouna Hazgui, Associate professor, Financial Accounting and IFRS, HEC Montréal
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On todays show, NDP finance critic says the federal budget is an important moment for the Liberal and NDP governments following their deal. And, a survey shows that while most Canadians approve of the Liberal-NDP deal, they still felt it was unfair to voters. Plus, what more can Canada and NATO do to defend Ukraine? National security expert, Christian Leuprecht, explains.
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Randall Bartlett, Senior Director, Canadian Economics, Desjardins
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Daniel Blaikie, NDP MP and finance critic, Elmwood-Transcona, Manitoba
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Darrell Bricker, CEO, Ipsos polling
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Christian Leuprecht, national security expert, Class of 1965 professor at the Royal Military College, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics, Queen's University
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On today's show, how did a Canadian expert on Russia get added to Putin's blacklist? Marcus Kolga tells us how he got banned from the country. Plus the population of Canmore is growing rapidly. How will the animals in the area adapt? And scammers in Calgary are targeting grandparents. The Calgary Police tell us what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.
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Detective Dave Stewart, Calgary Police
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Marcus Kolga, the founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.
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Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Michael Kempa, University of Ottawa criminologist
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On today's show, the Minister for Natural Resources explains Canada's roll in oil and gas, internationally. Plus, can Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? We chat with Western University law professor, Valerie Oosterveld, about the possibilities. And mental health care has become more accessible since COVID-19. Dr. Nicole Letourneau tells us why.
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Ed Johnson, a University of Calgary professor emeritus who co-authored the study
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Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. She is also a member of the Canadian Partnership for International Justice.
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Dr. Nicole Letourneau is a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
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Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister for Natural Resources, MP for North Vancouver
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Dr. Laura Misener, Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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On today's show, how will Canada pay for an increase in military spending? We ask economist Trevor Tombe. Plus Canadians are heading to Ukraine with hopes of joining the war efforts. We chat with Tyler Wentzell, a Canadian military officer, historian and lawyer on the drastic implications these foreign fighters could have. And Pope Francis has issued an apology for the role the Catholic church played in Canada's residential schools. We chat with Golden Eagle and get his thoughts on why this apology is significant.
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Frank Florian, Senior Manager, Planetarium Space Science, Telus World of Science
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Robert Kavcic, BMO senior economist
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Tyler Wentzell, a Canadian military officer, historian, and lawyer
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Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News
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Dave Yager, Energy Policy Analyst, Oil & Gas Writer, author of "From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story"
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Trevor Tombe, professor of economics, University of Calgary
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On today's show, the Canada Revenue Agency touts itself as world class. But we chat with Yves Giroux, the parliamentary budget officer who says that isn't the case. Plus Rachel Notley has no energy game, that's according to energy journalist, Markham Hislop. Also Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's media savvy has been on display during the conflict with Russia. Why has his communication style been so effective? We ask George Melnyk, a professor emeritus of communication, media and film at the University of Calgary. And we hear from a listener whose mother-in-law was scammed out of $8,000.
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Carolyn Hatfield, owner of the Canine Social Company in Toronto
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George Melnyk is a professor emeritus of communication, media and film at the University of Calgary
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Andrew Rasiulis, fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Markham Hislop, energy journalist & publisher, Energi News
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Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer
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On today's show, we chat with Daniel Veniez, who served as senior advisor to three cabinet ministers under prime minister Brian Mulroney, about why he thinks Canada can do great things but can't be distracted by the fringes. Plus we hear from former fighter pilot and conservative MP Laurie Hawn, to get his take on the government looking to procure F-35 fighter jets. Also will the International Space Station survive the war in Ukraine? We ask Dr. Aaron Boley, he holds the Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy. And we chat with Dr. Bradley Danielson, a physical scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada, about his upcoming trip to the arctic to study glaciers.
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Dr. Bradley Danielson, Physical Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
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Dr. Aaron Boley holds the Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy. They teach at the University of British Columbia and codirect the Outer Space Institute
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Amanda Connolly, national online journalist, Global News
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Laurie Hawn, former federal conservative MP, Edmonton-Centre
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Daniel Veniez served as senior advisor to three cabinet ministers under prime minister Brian Mulroney and was a federal Liberal Party candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country in 2011
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Bryan Helfenbaum, Executive Directory of Advanced Hydrocarbons at Alberta Innovates
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On today's show, Ottawa is entering final talks to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets. We chat with David Pugliese, a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen who has been covering this story for 25 years. Plus could Vladimir Putin be ousted over his invasion of Ukraine? And how could it happen? We chat with Lisa McIntosh Sundstrom, a professor of political science at the University of British Columbia. And is there a deeper meaning to Disney's award winning film "Encanto?" We chat with Mariam Georgis, a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Political Studies and Mamawipawin: Indigenous Governance and Community Based Research Space at the University of Manitoba.
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Mariam Georgis, SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Political Studies and Mamawipawin: Indigenous Governance and Community Based Research Space, University of Manitoba
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Kaya Konopnicki, director of communications, Nature Calgary
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Lisa McIntosh Sundstrom, Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia
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David Pugliese, reporter, Ottawa Citizen
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Janet Music, research assistant at the Agri-Food Lab at Dalhousie University and Angus Reid
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On today's show, there's concern as to what could happen this weekend in the Calgary Beltline while protests continue in that area. We chat with Doug King, a justice professor with Mount Royal University. Plus economist Moshe Lander on inflation hitting a 30-year high. And how will Canada's immigration be affected by the situation in Ukraine? We ask Christina Clark-Kazak, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa's school of public and international affairs.
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Megan Boler, social justice professor, University of Toronto
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Christina Clark-Kazak, associate professor, University of Ottawa school of public and international affairs
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Moshe Lander, economist (senior economics lecturer), Concordia University
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Doug King, justice professor, Mount Royal University
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On today's show, we chat with Brian Jean, the newly elected MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche. Plus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress. What did he say and what could it lead to? We ask Matt Lebo, a political science professor at Western University. And Russia has asked China for help in its invasion of Ukraine. We chat with Gordon Houlden, director emeritus of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, on what that could mean.
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Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta.
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Matt Lebo, Department Chair, Professor, Political Science, Western University
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Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. She is also a member of the Canadian Partnership for International Justice.
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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Brian Jean, UCP MLA for Fort McMurray - Lac La Biche
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On today's show, what can we learn from past pandemics on when we might see the end of COVID-19? We ask Dr. Barry Pakes with the University of Toronto. Plus we chat with Dr. Maris Rowe-McCulloch with University of Regina on why the Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians won't end anytime soon and might get worse. And Donna Kennedy-Glans, the former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy in Alberta, tells us why politicians need to move beyond pitting green energy against hydrocarbons.
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Vivian Arugelles Gonzalez, PhD Candidate - Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University
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Donna Kennedy-Glans, Alberta’s former associate minister of electricity and renewable energy and author of Teaching the Dinosaur to Dance: Moving Beyond Business as Usual
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Dr. Maris Rowe-McCulloch, Assistant Professor of Modern European History, University of Regina
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Dr. Barry Pakes, York Region medical officer of health and assistant professor at the University of Toronto
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On today's show, we talk about education in Alberta, starting with the K-6 curriculum with Dr. Carla Peck, a professor of social studies education at the University of Alberta. Then we discuss the upcoming tuition hikes at the U of A and the University of Calgary with the president of the U of A Student Union, Rowan Ley. Plus sanctions against Russia are targeting the country's elites. But will it work? We ask Jason Garred an assistant professor in the department of economics at the University of Ottawa. And employers are finding they have to revamp their hiring plans to meet the talent crunch. Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays Specialist Recruitment tells us more.
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Dr. Kimberly Hillier, Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays Specialist Recruitment
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Jason Garred, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
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Rowan Ley, University of Alberta Student Union President
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On today's show, the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary are going to see some "exceptional tuition hikes." We chat with Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides to find out what that means and why. Plus, with what's going on in Ukraine, are we losing sight of what's going on in North Korea? And should we be keeping a closer eye on it? We ask former Canadian diplomat James Trottier. And, the fallout continues against Russia for the war in Ukraine, but could that threaten the partnership with the International Space Station? We chat with David Kendall, a fellow at the Vancouver-based Outer Space Institute and former director-general of space science and technology at the Canadian Space Agency.
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Gurjeet Gill, an honors BA psychology student at the University of Alberta and mental health advocate
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David Kendall, a fellow at the Vancouver-based Outer Space Institute and former director-general of space science and technology at the Canadian Space Agency
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James Trottier, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a lawyer and a former career Canadian diplomat who led 4 diplomatic missions to North Korea and also was in charge of Political/Economic (Diplomatic) Affairs at the Canadian Embassy in South Korea and served as diplomatic liaison to US/UN Forces in South Korea.
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David Macdonald, senior economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
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On today's show, John Charest has entered the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. We chat with conservative strategist Melissa Caouette to break down the race so far. Plus, Canada has released its Green Bond Framework but excluded nuclear energy. We find out why they shouldn't from Dr. Chris Keefer, president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. And, March break is coming up. How can you make the most of it? Dr. Lindsey Jaber with the University of Windsor has some ideas.
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Dr. Lindsey Jaber, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Dr. Anita Ramasastry, law professor, Director of the Sustainable International Development Graduate Program at the University of Washington School of Law
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Dr. Carmen Celestini, who is a post-doctoral fellow with the Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University
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Dr. Chris Keefer, a Toronto emergency room physician and president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy
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Melissa Caouette, Conservative strategist, consultant and writer
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On today's show, Edmonton city council has voted to remove its mask mandate. We chat with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi about the decision. Plus, we know that we're in an energy crisis with oil and gas prices rising. How did we get here and how do we get out of it? We ask energy policy analyst Dave Yager. And, the future of broadcasting in Canada is at stake. That's according to the president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, Kevin Desjardins. He tells us why it's important the federal government gets Bill C-11 right.
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Robert Michaud, president and scientific director of the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals
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Kevin Desjardins, President, Canadian Association of Broadcasters
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Dave Yager, Energy Policy Analyst, Oil & Gas Writer, author of "From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story"
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On International Women's Day we chat about gender justice with Andrea Gunraj with the Canadian Women's Foundation. Plus, we chat with personal finance educator Kelley Keehn about women and money. And, Ukraine is asking for warplanes amid the Russian invasion, but there seems to be a hesitation from other countries in supplying them. Why? We ask Dr. David Bercuson with the University of Calgary.
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Janet Dench, Executive Director, Canadian Council for Refugees
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Dr. David Bercuson, Professor of History, Director Emeritus of the Centre for Military, Security, and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary
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Kelley Keehn, personal finance educator, best selling author, founder of the Women Claiming Wealth Conference on April 6
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Dr. Jennifer Davis, an assistant professor in the faculty of management at the University of British Columbia
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Andrea Gunraj, Vice President, Public Engagement, Canadian Women's Foundation
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On today's show, the Alberta Party is speaking out against Premier Jason Kenney saying he will bring in legislation restricting what municipalities can do, especially around public health. Plus, is Alberta's oil ethical or not? We hear from analyst Markham Hislop. And, an unprecedented case between Ukraine and Russia is in front of the International Court of Justice. We get a breakdown from Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction.
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Dr. Miriam Diamond, environmental chemist, co-author of the study and a professor at the University of Toronto, both in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the department of earth science.
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Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions
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Valerie Oosterveld, associate director of Western University’s Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. She is also a member of the Canadian Partnership for International Justice.
Her research and writing focus on international criminal law, including with respect to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
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Markham Hislop, energy journalist & publisher, Energi News
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Barry Morishita, leader, Alberta Party
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Rory Johnston, Founder, Commodity Context Newsletter
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Borys Wrzesnewskyj, chair of the Ukrainian World Congress's Human Rights Commission
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Eugene Czolij, president of the Ukraine-2050 nongovernmental organization and served as president of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008-2018
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Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary
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Dr. Paul Bennett, is Director, Schoolhouse Institute, and Adjunct Professor of Education, Saint Mary’s University. His latest book is The State of the System: A Reality Check on Canada’s Schools (2020)
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Alexandra Wrage is the founder and president of TRACE, an anti-bribery business association
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Kerry Buck, former Canadian ambassador to NATO, senior fellow, School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
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Katie Harbath, a former public policy director for Facebook
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Economist Dane Rowlands, a professor at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
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Bill Robson, CEO, C.D. Howe Institute
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On today's show, was Alberta's latest budget good luck or good management? We discuss with Ken Boessenkool, a professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Plus, we chat with Alicia Wanless, a PhD Researcher at King’s College exploring alternative frameworks, for understanding the information environment about the role of social media in the war in Ukraine. Also, the use of nukes in the war is extremely unlikely, but there is still a risk. We ask Dr. Allen Sens, a UBC political science professor specializing in armed conflict and nuclear weapons, what that means for us. And, how do you talk to your kids about the situation in Ukraine? We get some tips from Nicole Racine, a postdoctoral research fellow in psychology at the University of Calgary.
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Richard L. Green, an astronomer at the University of Arizona
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Carmel Mothersill, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Radiobiology, McMaster University
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Nicole Racine, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Psychology, University of Calgary
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Alicia Wanless, PhD Researcher at King’s College exploring alternative
frameworks for understanding the information environment. She is also
the Director of the Partnership for Countering Influence Operations at
the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Dr. Allen Sens, UBC political science professor specializing in armed conflict and nuclear weapons
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Ken Boessenkool, a professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University and a research fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute
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On today's show, Vladimir Putin has raised the alert level on his nuclear forces, but what does that mean? We get some insight from Dr. James Fergusson with the University of Manitoba. Plus, more sanctions are being laid against Russia, but will theywork? We ask Dr. Robert Huish with Dalhousie University. And, a shuffle of Alberta's cabinet as former justice minister Kaycee Madu is now the minister of labour and immigration, while former health minister Tyler Shandro is the justice minister.
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Lori Darlington, President & CEO of RBC Direct Investing
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Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University
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Dr. James Fergusson, Deputy Director, Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba
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Dr. Lisa Young, Political science professor, University of Calgary
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On today's show, we chat with Finance Minister Travis Toews and opposition leader Rachel Notley on Alberta Budget 2022. Plus, we get expert analysis on the ongoing situation in Ukraine from author and professor Tom Nichols, as well as Erika Simpson, a professor at Western University and an expert on NATO and peacekeeping.
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Robert Kavcic, senior economist, BMO Financial Group
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Erika Simpson, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Western University; President of the Canadian Peace Research Association; author of NATO and the Bomb
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Rachel Notley, official opposition leader of the NDP
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Tom Nichols, author of Our Own Worst Enemy, Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College
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Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Nicole Dodd, Calgary Public Library
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Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent, Global News
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Travis Toews, Alberta Finance Minister
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Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta from 2006-2011
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On today's show, the western world responds to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We'll hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden. Plus Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on the what we know so far about the situation in Ukraine. And political science professor Aurel Braun on how western deterrence has failed Ukraine.
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Joe Biden, President of the United States
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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
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Jon Meddings is dean of the Cumming School of Medicine and Jim Dewald is dean of the Haskayne School of Business, both at the University of Calgary.
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Aurel Braun is a professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at the Davis Center at Harvard University.
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On today's show, new polling from Ipsos shows 46 per cent of Canadians sympathize with the trucker convoys but don't necessarily agree with their tactics. We chat with Darrell Bricker. Plus, with COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease across the country, anxiety levels are expected to rise. We chat with University of Toronto psychology professor Steve Joordens on how to handle it. And, the Ukraine-Russia standoff is becoming a make-or-break moment for NATO. We found out why from Thomas Hughes with Queens University.
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Greg Frankson is a poet, community activist and the editor of the new book AfriCANthology: Perspectives of Black Canadian Poets
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Thomas Hughes, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Centre for International and Defence Policy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Steve Joordens, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto
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Darrell Bricker is CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs
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On today's show, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Edmonton Councillor Andrew Knack join us to talk about the considerations the two cities are making in light of the province's plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, Liberal MP Joël Lightbound says his party is partially responsible for the division on our country. MP Randy Boissonault joins us to discuss the claim. And, we talk with Angela Marie MacDougall, the executive director of Vancouver-based Battered Women Support Services, about the hidden, deadly epidemic in partner violence and strangulation.
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Angelina Bakshi, Chair, Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
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Angela Marie MacDougall, executive director of Vancouver-based Battered Women Support Services
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Trisha Estabrooks, Board Chair, EPSB
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Randy Boissonnault, Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre, Minister of Tourism
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Andrew Knack, Edmonton City Councilor, Nakota Isga
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On today's show, Premier Jason Kenney joins us to talk about the decision to remove the province's restriction exemption program and the plan to remove all COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, we chat with Dr. Peter Senior about an Alberta government decision to cover some diabetes monitors, and what that will mean for kids in our province. And some of the participants of a bi-partisan committee to study opioid overdoses in Alberta have pulled out -- we chat with Petra Schulz with Moms Stop the Harm about why.
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Dr. Kathryn McWilliams, a professor in the department of physics at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Dr. Peter Senior, director of the Alberta Diabetes Institute
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Petra Schulz, one of the founding directors of Moms Stop the Harm
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On today's show, legal challenges of employers' COVID-19 vaccine mandates are starting to get arbitrated. We chat with Eric Adams on what we're finding out from these cases. Plus, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Paul Heyman on his concerns with how politicians in the U.S. are inserting themselves into the discussions around the trucker convoy. And, Paul Brown, a former chief of staff in Brian Mulroney's government, shares his thoughts on how the Conservative party keeps making the same mistakes time and time again.
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Norma Coates, jointly appointed with the Faculty if Media and Information Studies and the department of music history in the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University
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Paul Brown is a former chief of staff in Brian Mulroney’s government and has worked on numerous provincial and federal Conservative campaigns. He is a principal at Campbell Strategies.
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Taryn Grieder, assistant professor in psychology at the University of Toronto
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Sylvain Charlebois, Professor, Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab
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Honourable Bruce Heyman, former US ambassador to Canada.
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Eric Adams, Vice Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Alberta
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On today's show, the GoFundMe for the trucker convoy was taken down by the company over the weekend. What are the rules around these online fundraisers? We ask Vivek Krishnamurthy from the University of Ottawa. Plus, some books are being banned in parts of the U.S. including the graphic Holocaust novel Maus. We'll chat with Natalie Fingerhut and Charlotte Schallié about why this is concerning. And, Alberta's oilpatch could face some issues getting loans as we move closer to the transitional economy.
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Robert Ascah, Research Fellow, The Parkland Institute, University of Alberta
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Natalie Fingerhut is the editor of the New Jewish Press, an imprint of the University of Toronto Press.
Charlotte Schallié is a professor at the University of Victoria and the editor of But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust.
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Vivek Krishnamurthy, Samuelson-Glushko Assistant Professor, Common Law Section, Faculty of Law; Director, Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC)
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On today's show, are Canadians happy with their government? Shachi Kurl, President from the Angus Reid Institute, explains. We also chat with author Sarah Raughley on why a sudden interest in Black authors doesn't feel like a victory. Plus, Mike Cameron, founder of Connect'd Men, talks about an upcoming workshop on men's mental fitness.
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Mike Cameron, author, speaker, advocate for violence prevention, co-founder of the Ignore no More run for respect, founder of Connect'd Men, an organization dedicated to create safe spaces for men to practice emotional mastery
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Eugene Czolij is the President of Ukraine-2050, a non-profit organization established to help implement, within one generation – by 2050 – strategies for the sustainable development of Ukraine as a fully independent, territorially integral, democratic, reformed and economically competitive European state. He also served as the President of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008-2018.
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Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute
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On today's show, who should be the new leader of the Conservative Party now that Erin O'Toole is out? Columnist Michael Taube thinks it should be Pierre Poilievre. We also chat with former Edmonton Conservative MP James Cumming to get his thoughts on the upcoming leadership race. Plus, is your power bill significantly higher? We find out why from the founder of energyrates.ca Joe MacDonald. And, the Winter Games kick off Friday. We chat with Dr. Angela Schneider on how these games are different.
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Dr. Angela Schneider, Director, The International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University
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Keith Dobson, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary
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Rowan Ley, University of Alberta Student Union President
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Trisha Estabrooks, chair of Edmonton Public School board
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Joel MacDonald, founder of energyrates.ca
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James Cumming, Former Conservative MP, Edmonton-Centre
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Michael Taube, columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
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On today's show, we get the latest on the Coutts border blockade from Global's Heather Yourex-West. Plus, we chat with Kevin Zahara the mayor of Edson about the big things happening in his community thanks to some energy projects. And, a Canada goose that was tagged in B.C. was tracked all the way to Chicago. We find out how this wayward goose could've gotten so far from home from Dr. Eric Demers.
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Dr. Eric Demers, an ornithologist and chair of the biology department at VIU
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Carrie McManus, director of innovation and programs at an Alberta agency called Sagesse, which works to eradicate domestic abuse
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Heather Yourex-West, Alberta correspondent, Global National
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On today's show, federal Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is facing a leadership vote. Will he survive? We get some insight from Conservative strategist Melissa Caouette. Plus, does the trucker convoy signal the next step towards a populist movement in Canada? We chat with Dr. Stephanie Carvin from Carleton University. And, we chat with Gina Wong about the Year of the Tiger.
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Gina Wong, Professor, Psychologist, Athabasca University
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Melissa Caouette, Conservative strategist, consultant and writer
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Dr. Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Relations, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
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Carson Jerema, columnist, The National Post
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Heather Yourex-West, Alberta correspondent, Global National
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On today's show, the trucker convoy continues in Ottawa and in Alberta with the border crossing at the Village of Coutts being blocked. We speak with Liam Nixon with Global Lethbridge who was at the border blockade over the weekend. Plus, former Conservative MP James Cumming was tasked by the party to put together a report on what went wrong during the last federal election. He joins us to share the findings. And, we chat with Eric Alper on what's going on at Spotify.
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Natasha Knox, principal of Alaphia Financial Wellness
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Eric Alper, Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host
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Jason Kindrachuk Assistant professor, Max Rady College of Medicine, Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
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James Cumming, Former Conservative MP, Edmonton-Centre
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Alicia's three-year old daughter Arabella was born seven weeks early and spent 213 days at the Stollery.
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Terry Lynn's daughter Scarlet was born in August of 2021 and has been in the Stollery receiving treatment since then.
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Jenny Plume, Team lead, Child Life, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation & Former music therapist
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Isabell and her son Ayden. Ayden is three years old and spent one month in the Stollery after he was born.
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Dana & Richard Nagelhave three children, Emma, Cameron & Sophie all requiring care at the Stollery at some point in their lives.
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On today's show, the parliamentary budget office has found it will cost $1B to reclaim oil and gas orphan wells in Alberta by 2025. We chat with Regan Boychuk with the Alberta Liabilities Disclosure Project who says that number isn't even close to the real cost. Plus, Thursday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We discuss the importance of this day with Steve Shafir of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. And, we talk with Chief Willie Sellars with Williams Lake First Nation in B.C. where 93 possible burial sites were found this week at the site of a former residential school.
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Jonathan McDowell, Astrophysicist; CXC Science Data Systems Group Lead, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
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Dr. David Rogers Marples, Distinguished University Professor of Russian and East European History, University of Alberta
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Willie Sellars, Chief of Williams Lake First Nation
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Steve Shafir, Chair of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s Community Relations and Advocacy Committee, Past President of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Regan Boychuk of the Alberta Liabilities Disclosure Project or University of Calgary energy economist Lucija Muehlenbachs
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On today's show, the James Webb space telescope has arrived on location and is being set up to go to work. We chat with Gregory Sivakoff about what to expect and what we're hoping to find. Plus, Alberta's COVID-19 child vaccination rate is the lowest in the country. NDP leader Rachel Notley joins us to give her thoughts on how it could be higher. And, we get some expert analysis from economist Trevor Tombe on the country's inflation rate.
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Trevor Tombe, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary
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Gregory R. Sivakoff, Associate Professor in the University of Alberta Department of Physics
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Aaron Fuchs, Vice-President of Commercial for Dayforce Wallet at Ceridian
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Rachel Notley, official opposition leader of the NDP
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Dr. Christian Leuprecht, national security expert, Class of 1965 professor at the Royal Military College, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics, Queen's University
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On today's show, an Alberta Indigenous non-profit group is looking to get an ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline. We chat with Chief Tony Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Plus, we talk to Dr. Nita Chhinzer about how businesses can best help employees disconnect from work. And, a new plan has been announced to try and solve Alberta's EMS problems. We get details from Alberta's chief paramedic Darren Sandbeck.
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Ihor Korbabicz, executive vice president at Atacus Data
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Angus Watt, Managing Director, Individual Investor Services, Angus Watt Advisory Group, National Bank Financial
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Dr. Paul Johnston, associate professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Calgary's Mount Royal University
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Darren Sandbeck, AHS EMS Chief paramedic
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, Associate Professor, Human Resource Management and Business Consulting, University of Guelph
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Chief Tony Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, chair and founding director of Nesika
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Dr. Paige Lacy, co-author of the study, professor of medicine at the University of Alberta and former director of research for the Alberta Respiratory Centre.
Subhabrata Moitra, co-author of the study, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Alberta
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On today's show, according to the Alberta Association of Police Chiefs, it's too soon to support drug decriminalization in our province. We get Dr. Robert Tanguay's take on the comments. Plus, we speak with David Masson, a cyber-security expert on the growing threat of Russian-backed cyber attacks, along with some diplomatic insight into the growing threat of conflict in Russia from Hugh Segal. And, with the rising cost of food, who makes the extra money?
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Eli Puterman, assistant professor at the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver
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Ian Boxall, president of Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan
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Hugh Segal is a former chair of the standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy at Queen’s University
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David Masson, director of Enterprise Security at cyber-AI defence company Darktrace
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Dr. Robert Tanguay, Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Surgery, University of Calgary. President, Pain Society of Alberta. Provincial Medical Lead, Opioid Dependency Training & Alberta Addiction Education Sessions
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On today's show, we chat with Heather Thomson from the University of Alberta about a new program that pairs students with Alberta businesses to help them transition to an online presence. Plus, a new study shows wolverines are losing out to coyotes because of changes to their habitat. We find out the details from Gillian Chow-Fraser. And, what is the most iconic Alberta song? We ask Senator Paula Simons, who wants to find out the answer this weekend on Twitter.
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Dr. Grant Ferguson, Professor, Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering and School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
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Gillian Chow-Fraser, University of Victoria, lead author of the paper published in the journal Biological Conservation
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Heather Thomson, executive director of the U of A’s Centre for Cities and Communities and leader of The Digital Economy Program
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Paula Simons, Independent Senator from Alberta
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Rotem Petranker: Director, Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Science. Associate Director, Psychedelic Studies Research Program at the University of Toronto. PhD Student, Clinical Psychology, Boredom Lab, York University
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Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
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Dr. Cheryl Barnabe is a co-author of the study, professor and rheumatologist at the University of Calgary, and a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta’
Dr. Patrick McLane, co-author of the study, Adjunct Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta
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