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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.

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Canada's housing crisis; The perils of politicizing gun policy; Judges & political donations

Canada's housing crisis; The perils of politicizing gun policy; Judges & political donations

Today's guests:Dr. Mike Moffatt, director of the PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute Noah S. Schwartz is an A... Read more

14 Aug 2023

37mins

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Reaction & analysis of Clean Electricity Regulations; Co-op compostable bag ban; TMX First Nations' ownership

Reaction & analysis of Clean Electricity Regulations; Co-op compostable bag ban; TMX First Nations' ownership

Today's guests,Andrew Leach, professor of energy and economics - University of AlbertaRebecca Schulz, Alberta Minister o... Read more

10 Aug 2023

54mins

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Who was Robert Oppenheimer?; Federal cabinet shuffle; Fluoride debate re-opened?; Economic impact of immigration; Housing prices

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20 Jul 2023

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Alberta and its' 2030 Commonwealth games bid

Alberta and its' 2030 Commonwealth games bid

Sports Economist Moshe Lander from Concordia University shares his thoughts on Alberta's possible bid for the 2030 Commo... Read more

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Cluster munitions for Ukraine, a necessary evil - Lt.-Gen. (retd.) Michel Maisonneuve

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Guest:Lt.-Gen. (retd.) Michel Maisonneuve spent 35 years in the Canadian Army and 10 more as Academic Director of RMC Sa... Read more

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"Freedom to Win" - Ethan Scheiner

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Today's guest:Ethan Scheiner, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis / Author - "Freedom ... Read more

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“Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It”

“Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It”

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