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Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 20: Why are we censoring Sean Feucht?; What next for Hockey Canada?On this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show:A controversial American Christian performer has sparked a debate in Canada over where we draw the line on free speech. Sean Freucht was booked for a string of performances in various Canadian cities, but, things really escalated quickly in the days leading up to this past weekend. The Canadian Constitution Foundation has been closely following developments here, and they’re very concerned about what’s happened - including and especially the response from officials in Montreal. We’ll speak with Christine Van Geyn, CCF litigation director.Also, we’ll...2025-07-2945 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 19: Former UCP MLAs look to revive PC Party; Jasper marks fire anniversary, Building Canada's energy futureGreetings friends, and welcome to this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show - thanks for much for downloading and listening to the podcastWe begin the show with a look at a fascinating shake-up in Alberta politics and the two MLAs at the centre of it. We’ll speak with Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, both former UCP MLAs - Guthrie was also a cabinet minister - who found themselves sitting as independents. They’re now hoping to revive the PC Party of Alberta, and provide Albertans with an option that is a fiscally conservative, socially moderate, and...2025-07-251h 11
Shane Hewitt and The NightshiftSHIFTHEADS - Premiers vs. Trump? Plus Poilievre’s Ballot Bombshell ExplainedStraight from the Prairies, commentator Rob Breakenridge joins Shane to dig into the drama at the Premiers' meetings—where Ontario’s Doug Ford slammed Donald Trump for "acting like the enemy." Plus, they break down Pierre Poilievre’s warning about Canada's "longest ballot" byelection and why he’s demanding urgent legislation. Originally aired on 2025-07-232025-07-2409 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 18: Gun control by fiat - an interview with JR CoxOn this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, we’ll take a closer look at gun control in Canada - how the policy shift of 2020 has evolved over the last five years and where things are headed under a new prime minister.We’ll have a conversation today with JR Cox, CEO of the Edge Group and President of Sterling Arms International.JR has just learned that due to a change in the RCMP's Firearms Reference Table, the Sterling Arms rifle, known as the R-9, has now been classified as prohibited. This change seemingly came out...2025-07-2244 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Ep. 17: Measuring the costs of Ottawa's EV mandate; What next for CBC funding and Ottawa's media bailouts?Welcome to this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show Up first, we’ll look at the growing concern and looming deadline around Ottawa’s electric vehicle mandate. Starting next year, 20 per cent of new vehicles sold in Canada must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). That threshold grows to 100 per cent by 2035. We’ll hear from Ross McKitrick is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Fraser InstituteWe’ll also talk about Canada’s media landscape as we have a conversation with Peter Menzies - he’s a former publi...2025-07-1846 minShane Hewitt and The NightshiftICYMI - Steel, Seats & Sovereignty: Is Canada Ready for a Grand Deal with the U.S.?Shane Hewitt is joined by Rob Breakenridge to unpack Canada’s bold new trade and steel policies amid global tensions, the political circus of Alberta’s crowded byelection, and the growing momentum behind the Alberta Next movement. #CanadaPolitics #AlbertaNext #TradeWar #SteelIndustry #ByelectionBuzz #GrandBargain #USCanadaRelations #ShaneHewitt Originally aired on 2025-07-162025-07-1708 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 16: Letting go of supply management; A bigger & better agreement with the U.S.; A guide to safe protesting in CanadaPlenty to cover on this episode 16 of the Rob Breakenridge Show.Up first, the latest on how the federal government is responding (or not responding) to the new tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.We’ll have a conversation with David Clement from the Consumer Choice Centre about how all of this is bad news for consumers. Specifically, we’ll discuss Canada’s supply management system, and whether it's time to just let it goA new report from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute makes the case for looking beyond a mere trade agreem...2025-07-151h 02
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Ep. 15 - New Trump Tariffs?; How Alberta can maximize referendum leverage; AMA sounds alarm on ER wait timesPlenty to cover in this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show: Just when it seemed Canada and the U.S. were inching toward a trade deal, Donald Trump is threatening massive new tariffs on Canadian goods. We'll have details. Former Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton says if Alberta really wants to maximize the benefits of referendums, a separation vote won't cut it. We'll find out what he's suggesting instead. Plus, growing concern over growing wait times in Alberta emergency rooms. We'll speak with Dr. Warren Thirsk, head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association. 00:00 Introduction 2025-07-1144 minShane Hewitt and The NightshiftCanada on the Brink: Fast-Tracked Projects, Budget Axes & Trump’s Trade War 2.0Shane Hewitt and Rob Breakenridge unpack the sweeping implications of Bill C-5, now law, which grants Ottawa unprecedented power to fast-track major infrastructure projects under the guise of national interest. They also explore the ripple effects of federal budget cuts and Trump’s aggressive new wave of tariffs, which threaten to upend Canada’s economic stability. #BillC5 #CanadaPolitics #TradeWar #TrumpTariffs #BudgetCuts #InfrastructureCanada #OneCanadianEconomy #MarkCarney #CanadianEconomy #PodcastAlert Originally aired on 2025-07-092025-07-1009 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Ep. 14: C-5 is law - now what?, Politics in Alberta, More drama on the trade frontWelcome to Episode 14 of the Rob Breakenridge Show!We delve into the implications of the recently passed Bill C-5 on pipeline projects and environmental assessments in Canada, particularly in Alberta. We'll have a conversation with University of Alberta energy economist Andrew Leach. We'll explore political dynamics between the UCP government and the federal government, amid the push in Alberta for a separation referendum. National Observer columnist Max Fawcett joins usPlus, the latest on our trade talks with the United States, as we face a July 21 deadline for a new Canada-US agreement, and...2025-07-081h 09
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 13: The fight to shape a separatist vote, and why separatist sentiment shouldn't be dismissedIn this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, two interviews that both touch on the hot button issue of Alberta Separation. We'll hear from Thomas Lukaszuk with the group Forever Canadian - they're trying to beat the separatists at their own petition/referendum game. We'll also have a conversation with Mark Milke, president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy - their news analysis cautions against dismissing separatist sentiment in Alberta. Plus, plenty of news to cover: Canada-US trade talks collapsing and then resuming after Canada ditched its Digital Services Tax, Alberta taking...2025-07-0457 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 12: What might Alberta Next accomplish? And what next for Iran and the Middle East?Welcome, friends, to Episode 12 of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Lots to get to on this episodeWe start with an overview of Alberta Premier Danielle’s Smith announcement this week of the new Alberta Next panel, which hit the road this summer and into the early fall to speak with Albertans about how to strengthen our position within Canada and better protect our interests.Meanwhile, we’ll also have a conversation with one of the 15 individuals named to the Alberta Next panel. Michael Binnion, he’s got a long history in the energy sector and in adv...2025-06-2749 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode #11: Alberta Byelections, Supply Management Bill, Fixing immigrationWelcome to Episode 11 of the Rob Breakenridge Show.Plenty to get to on this episode of the podcast:Albertans went to the polls in three ridings Monday in a trio of interesting and potentially significant byelections. We’ll break down the results.Also, a conversation with Alberta Senator Paula Simons - we'll talk about the bills that the Carney government has rushed through the House and also the concerns over BIll C-202, which has now passed both the House and the Senate - this will legally protect supply management from any future trade ne...2025-06-2441 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 10: The latest from Israel, Alberta's Coal Policy Debate Heats Up, Serving Up BBQ to G7 LeadersWelcome to Episode 10 of the Rob Breakenridge Show.Lots to get to on this episode, beginning with a new conflict in the Middle East. Commentator and columnist Adam Zivo joins us with an update from IsraelAlso, a closer look at the debate around Alberta’s coal policy. There was a pretty packed and raucous town hall meeting recently in Fort Macleod where the premier and three cabinet ministers heard an earful from worried and angry residents We’ll have a conversation with Alberta country singer and songwriter Corb Lund, who has found himself at the...2025-06-201h 04
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 9: What next for Israel & Iran, Security issues loom large over G7, can Bill C-5 make Canada an energy superpower?It’s shaping up to be a rather busy and eventful week. We start with the latest out of the G7 Leaders’ Summit taking place in Kananaskis Village right here in Alberta.We’ll have some further analysis of the situation unfolding with Israel and Iran, which is casting quite a large shadow over the G7 summit. We'll get some perspective on what's happening in Iran as hear from with Kaveh Shahrooz, an Iranian-Canadian human rights lawyer and activist.We will also have some further analysis on the other security, defense, and foreign policy issues the G7...2025-06-1754 min
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 8: The forces shaping Canada's energy future, The pursuit of truth around the Nova Scotia massacreWelcome, friends, to another episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show.On this episode:We’ll recap the news this week regarding a possible pipeline proposal that Alberta’s premier says is very close to being able to present to the prime minister. Meanwhile, more analysis of the energy opportunities and challenges for Alberta and Canada right now. We'll hear from Dennis McConaghy a former top executive at TC Energy. He is also the author of multiple books on Canada’s energy debate and energy future.We’ll also have a recap of some...2025-06-131h 11
Real Talk Ryan JespersenHave We Milked Supply Management for Too Long?Canada's close to legally locking in supply management rules on egg, dairy, and chicken imports...but is it the right move? We've fiercely protected those sectors for decades, but critics (including some farmers) say it's hurting Canada's international bargaining position. Is it time to kill the sacred cow?
3:45 | Pundit Rob Breakenridge and (Jespo's cousin) dairy farmer Graham Jespersen debate the merits of supply management.
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26:00 | Jespo and Rob get into the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Danielle Smith v. Naheed Nenshi (33:00), Calgary's population explosion and looming mayoral rac...2025-06-121h 29
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 7: Border bill sneaks in lawful access, Vaping as harm reduction, Calgary's mayoral raceWelcome to Episode 7 of the Rob Breakenridge ShowPlenty to get to on this episode, including a recap of a couple of big announcements from Canada's prime minister.We’ll discuss BIll C-2, Canada’s new border security legislation, which contains provisions that would seem to go well beyond border security and into the realm of what's known as lawful access. We’ll hear from Dr. Michael Geist, who is a law professor and Canada Research Chair in Interet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa.A fascinating new book is challenging some o...2025-06-101h 14
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 6: Ukraine's big counterpunch, Fixing Canadian Healthcare, Ending Supply ManagementThanks for joining us here for another episode of The Rob Breakenridge Show.It’s been a busy week, we start the episode with a recap the latest drama on the tariff front, as the US has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum, now up to a whopping 50 per cent.We then turn our attention to the situation in Ukraine and news of an impressive counterpunch from the Ukrainians against Russia’s strategic bomber fleet. We hear from Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.orgAlso, a closer look at the battle over healthcare refo...2025-06-061h 15
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 5: Unleashing free trade in Canada, Correcting federal-provincial imbalance, Forecasting oil prices & productionWelcome, friends, to another episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Don't forget to follow us and subscribe here robbreakenridge.ca, which is where the podcast is hosted. You can find us now on Apple Podcasts, as well as Spotify, Amazon Music, and our YouTube channel. Plenty to cover on this episode, including an overview of what was billed as a very significant and consequential First Ministers’ Meeting in Saskatoon Monday. Might there actually be some consensus on new pipelines? We’ll hear what both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith had to say. 2025-06-031h 05
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show Episode 4: Fixing housing policy, cutting taxes, and containing measles in AlbertaRob Breakenridge Show Episode 4: Fixing housing policy, cutting taxes, and containing measles in Alberta - Conversations with economist Mike Moffatt, CTF's Franco Terrazano, and former Alberta CMOH Dr. Mark JoffeDon’t forget, you can subscribe here on our Substack page (robbreakenridge.ca), which is where the podcast is hosted. You can also listen and subscribe on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.00:00 Introduction and welcome02:20 Housing Crisis in Canada08:35 Interview with Mike Moffatt27:08 Shifts in Tax Policy Under Prime Minister Mark Carney29:52 Interview with Franco Terrazano...2025-05-301h 06
Rob Breakenridge ShowRBS Episode 3: Canada's King opens Parliament, What to do with Canada Post, and Celebrating Canada's HighwayRob Breakenridge Show Episode 3: Canada's King opens Parliament, What to do with Canada Post, and Celebrating Canada's Highway .Rob welcomes constitutional expert Philippe Lagassé, business & management professor Ian Lee, and author & history buff Craig Baird ("Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway") to the showDon’t forget, you can subscribe here on our Substack page (robbreakenridge.ca), which is where the podcast is hosted. You can also listen and subscribe on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube (hopefully soon on Apple Podcasts) Get full access to Rob Breakenridge at rob...2025-05-271h 19
Rob Breakenridge ShowRob Breakenridge Show: Episode 2Episode 2 of the Rob Breakenridge Show, featuring interviews with Richard Marceau (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs), Adam Legge (Business Council of Alberta), Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, and National Post's Tristin Hopper (author - "Don't Be Canada") 00:00 Introduction to Episode 2 of the Rob Breakenridge Show01:26 Interview with Richard Marceau 11:43 Re-cap of the Prime Minister's comments and a look ahead to next week's Throne Speech 20:24 Interview with Adam Legge 36:07 Interview with Naheed Nenshi 59:50 Interview with Tristin Hopper 01:20:33 Wrap UpFollow us and subscribe at robbreakenridge.ca and at https://www.youtube.com/@RobBreakenridgeShow 2025-05-231h 22
Rob Breakenridge ShowNew podcast has landed - Rob Breakenridge Show: Episode 1Today's guests:Globe & Mail columnist Andrew Coyne on his new book "The Crisis of Canadian Democracy"Western Standard publisher and president Derek Fildebrandt on Alberta politics and the separatist movementBob Plamondon on his new book "Freedom Fighter: John Diefenbaker’s Battle for Canadian Liberties and Independence" Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Rob Breakenridge Show02:32 Andrew Coyne interview02:34 The State of Canadian Democracy03:28 Challenges and Dysfunction in Governance03:29 The State of Canadian Democracy11:25 Crisis of Legitimacy and Accountability...2025-05-201h 25
The Jim Richards ShowDo you really want a two-party system?What we can lean from one of the weirdest elections in Canadian history Plus – checking in with a veteran broadcaster out west in Alberta about how Danielle Smith is reacting GUESTS: Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Mike Kakuk - Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor2025-04-3039 min
West of CentreThe new normal is not normal, but are Albertans ready to separate?Everything we know about “the West” seems to be shifting this week. On a global scale, the U.S. has upended the post-war international order by slapping tariffs on dozens of countries, effectively shredding free trade. Closer to home, former Reform Party leader Preston Manning warns of a potential “West wants out” scenario if the Liberals form government again. How real are these threats? West of Centre host Kathleen Petty talks with three everyday Albertans about navigating this highly unusual election. Journalists Rob Breakenridge and Lisa Johnson then weigh in on whether these pressures could redefine the upcoming election — and Canada...2025-04-0448 minReal Talk Ryan JespersenDanielle Smith Might Want To Lay Low For A WhileJust days after her Breitbart interview raised the ire of Pierre Poilievre's campaign team, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Florida to co-host a conservative fundraiser with podcaster Ben Shapiro. Smith says the appearance is a continuation of her efforts to influence U.S. foreign policy on trade in favour of Canada. Her critics say she's doing more harm than good.
2:50 | Rob Breakenridge says Danielle Smith should "lay low for a while". We talk to the longtime conservative commentator about his feature in The Line.
READ ROB'S PIECE: https://www.readtheline.ca/p/rob-breakenridge-danielle-smith-might2025-03-271h 49Real Talk Ryan JespersenReal Talk Welcomes Rob BreakenridgeJespo reunites with longtime talk radio colleague Rob Breakenridge in this episode, just a few weeks after Rob was unceremoniously laid off.
2:05 | The two talk about the future of media in Canada, tackle the country's top political stories, and wrap with thoughts on Syria and the Taylor Swift tour.
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Weekends with Rob FaiLook ahead to Alberta's electionIs there a clear front runner in the Alberta provincial elections?Guest: Rob Breakenridge, Host “Afternoons with RB” on Corus Radio Alberta, Calgary & Edmonton2023-05-2809 min
10/3: Canada CoveredThe politics of Just Transition in AlbertaThe notion of the Trudeau government’s Just Transition legislation has created fears in Alberta that the feds are coming for oil jobs.This, in turn, has sparked outrage from politicians on the left and the right, with Premier Danielle Smith leading the charge against legislation, which has yet to be unveiled.National Post reporter, and producer of this podcast, Tyler Dawson joins the show to discuss the political outrage over Just Transition in Alberta, why Danielle Smith has taken a slightly less combative tone with the prime minister, and how the issue could factor in...2023-02-0420 min10/3: Canada CoveredWhat the NHL pull-out amid COVID-19 surge means for OlympicsAfter NHLers sat out the winter Olympics in South Korea four years ago, there was a lot of hype surrounding their return next month in Beijing.But rising COVID-19 cases in the league, and the postponement of games forced the league and the players association to pull the plug on the professionals’ Olympic plans.Postmedia national sports writer Rob Longley joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how big a blow this is for the games, what it means for the hockey tournament, and how big a shadow Omicron is casting over these Olympics.Background re...2022-01-1120 min
630 CHED MorningsRob Breakenridge Show on 630 CHED debuts MondayRob Breakenridge begins hosting a province-wide show on 630 CHED starting Monday, May 17th from 2-3pm. He joined 630 CHED Mornings host Daryl McIntyre to chat about what the show will bring to the table and what listeners can expect to hear.2021-05-1406 min
CONNECT older episodesPledge Day 2020: Final totals announcementJohn Vos, Calgary Children's Foundation chair, and Betty Jo Kaiser, CCF administrator, join Sue & Andrew, Danielle Smith and Rob Breakenridge with the final Pledge Day total.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-12-0511 min
Scott Radley ShowPodcast - Taxes and financial literacy is coming to Ontario elementary school classrooms; Is there a serious threat of Alberta separating from the rest of Canada? Is there a stigma around MMA fighters who quit during a fight?Ontario's government is looking to change the math curriculum. Students in elementary school will be taught about finances and what goes into being smart with money. Many people have argued for this to be done and now that it is, will it be a resounding success?
Guest: Teresa Cascioli, author of M is for Money
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Alberta was crying out for help before COVID-19 came along and they're still in need of help. The feeling of abandonment was felt by the province and now there are some Albertans calling for separation from Canada...2020-06-2445 min
Alberta Morning NewsApril 7 Full show- infrastructure concerns, Jody Wilson Rayboult, Green Shirt DayThe topics from April 7 include (but are not limited to)
Infrastructure concerns heading into the AB electionRob Breakenridge on the comtinuing SNC Lavalin saga, equalization, and voting dayPeter Watts' interesting book of Alberta facts- a mystery solved,How the Humboldt Memorial went with CJOB's Kelly Moore andThe FAQ of Organ Donations with AHS2019-04-081h 10
CONNECT older episodesNetflix in Canada, Long Weekend Review, Ending Dating Violence, Sledge Hockey Appeal, and Snow ClearingNETFLIX IN CANADA
Netflix has announced its presence in Canada and promising over 1800 jobs, but they don't have to abide by CTRC regulations and the media fund. Is this good for Canada?
LONG WEEKEND REVIEW
Jodi Hughes and Rob Breakenridge catch-up on some news stories.
ENDING DATING VIOLENCE
The University of Calgary has teamed up with Calgary's Centre for Sexuality in a programme designed to help teen boys prevent violence and improve mental health.
SLEDGE HOCKEY FUNDRAISER
A GoFundMe account has been set up to...2019-02-2036 min
CONNECT older episodesJoe Ceci: "We will comply with the AIT decision"Minister Joe Ceci joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the recent appeal panel decision of the Agreement on Internal Trade saying Alberta’s Small Brewers Development Program does not comply with free trade obligations.2018-06-1212 min
CONNECT older episodesNew Alberta driver's licensesMinister of Service Alberta, Stephanie McLean, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the changes to Alberta's driver's licences.2018-06-0609 min
CONNECT older episodesLicense to RideA new, security-enhanced Alberta driver's license is being rolled out. Stephanie McLean, the minister responsible for registries, joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about the changes.2018-06-0609 min
CONNECT older episodesToo much screen time?Apple and Google are both taking steps to limit screen time... for adults. Funny enough, there's already an app for that. Kevin Holesh developed "Moment" to try and help him put down his device and be more in the moment. He joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about our battle to spend less time on our screens.2018-06-0609 min
CONNECT older episodesMars ain't the kind of place to raise your kidsWe're learning more about what life would be like on the Red Planet. Steven Abood from the Department of Biological Studies at Florida International University joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about some new research.2018-06-0615 min
Alberta Morning Newsrob breakenridgeCHQR's Rob Breakenridge looks ahead to Monday's vote on a 2026 Olympic bid by Calgary city council.2018-04-1408 min
Frontier CentreThe Class Size Debate (770 CHQR, Calgary)A recent study claims that 90 per cent of classes in Alberta are way over the provincial standard of 17 students per class. But how much do class sizes affect a child’s learning process? Michael Zwaagstra, a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre joins Rob Breakenridge to comment on what's really the best way for kids to learn.2017-11-2112 min