Host of 'Leading Tone' on CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto. New episodes of the podcast 'Spare' every 24 hours -- taking apart a news story of the day!
I slow down a head-butting politics argument with my dad into a thoughtful email exchange, tackling the debate on Canadian Bill C-16 from two disagreeable viewpoints in Toronto. FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
I slow down a head-butting politics argument with my dad into a thoughtful email exchange, tackling the debate on Canadian Bill C-16 from two disagreeable viewpoints in Toronto. FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Bill Maher's use of the n-word on Real Time, and the formation of epithets in social consciousness. LINKS Maher: http://bit.ly/2rumRGr Apology: http://cnn.it/2thUgFE FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
STORIES Nickelback Meme: http://bit.ly/1PdFnHx Hole Against Humanity: http://huff.to/2g9SrGC CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Fraser and Eric rant about the holidays, sports, and Eric learns some stories should be left untold. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
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Episode of Monday edition of "Press Pass" on The Blaze 1330 AM in Phoenix. Co-anchored by Fraser Allan Best. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
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Episode of Monday edition of "Press Pass" on The Blaze 1330 AM in Phoenix. Co-anchored by Fraser Allan Best. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
On the version of O Canada that incorporated the phrase "all lives matter" performed by The Canadian Tenors at an MLB All-Star Game in San Diego, California. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/2ajN3vD FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Theresa May's Ascension to the position of British Prime Minister, and what it means for the party politics of the United Kingdom. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29NHW9L FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Colin Robertson's support of Canada's plans to strengthen its role in NATO. LINKS Robertson: http://bit.ly/29ZTMyB FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the push by some Vancouver city councillors to crack down on Airbnb users to protect Vancouver's rental market. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29F9ASL Critical: http://bit.ly/29zFkIn FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the death of Philando Castile, and the footage captured by his girlfriend, Lavish Reynolds. LINKS Footage: http://bit.ly/2a14eSH FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the Chilcot Report's criticism of Tony Blair, and the nature of the political decision to join Operation Iraqi Freedom. LINKS Report Digest: http://bit.ly/29qhq6F FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the breaking story of the killing of five Dallas police officers at the hands of a sniper at an otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, and what it means for the relationship between the black community and law enforcement. LINKS Article: http://nyti.ms/29wxPUi Victims: http://bit.ly/29q4PM9 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the 6-year prison sentence handed to Olympian Oscar Pistorius, and the apparent prevalence of criminality among public figures. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29DDICN FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the state of the CETA agreement between Canada and the European Union and the more comprehensive ratification process being implemented to appeal to a change in attitude among European leaders in the wake of Brexit. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29jJCDR Trade Defence: http://politi.co/29nhelQ FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the Black Lives Matter demonstration staged at the 2016 Toronto Pride Parade, and the line between activism, and bullying. LINKS Demand on Float: http://bit.ly/29oravJ Wente Reaction: http://bit.ly/29MiP4s Public Reaction: http://bit.ly/29fu6Im FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the 2016 Pride Parade in Toronto and its powerful and bold display in defence of liberal, secular, and progressive values. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29kh8wD FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the looming Canada Post strike, and the changing impact of labour disruptions in a modern economy. LINKS Strike: http://bit.ly/29pzYES E-Commerce Response: http://bit.ly/29dgaQm FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On a recent report from Washington revealing that 116 civilians were killed by targeted drone strikes in countries with which the US is not currently at war. LINKS Report: http://wapo.st/29fmM1A Drones and the Obama Administration: http://bit.ly/29eDZZt FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the "Three Amigos" summit, and what it says about Canada's position in the game-changing political trends we are seeing in both the Brexit movement, and the Trump campaign. LINKS Summit: http://on.thestar.com/29d3x8O Bromance: http://bit.ly/29i6MxN FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the recent attack in Ataturk airport in Istanbul -- likely carried out by ISIS insurgents -- and what it marks in the timeline of global terrorism. LINKS Images: http://bit.ly/294pfdC Erdogan: http://bit.ly/29f1BQY FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the oncoming set of legislative amendments to further restrict the conditions under which a patient will be allowed t opt for assisted physician-assisted suicide. LINKS Column: http://bit.ly/294hObX FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the growing skepticism around the "elitism" in public French immersion schooling in Canada. LINKS MacLean's: http://bit.ly/294Bv2D Statistics: http://bit.ly/290yuxt FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the 2016 BET Awards and the changing relationship between black culture and the mainstream. LINKS Live Hashtag: http://bit.ly/28Xt9oA FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the sentencing of David and Collette Stephen, convicted of negligent homicide in the death of their son Ezekiel Stephen from Meningitis after the couple took him to a naturopath, rather than a proper physician. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/28VdWIV Other Episode: http://bit.ly/28Y11pm FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the estimated billion dollar price-tag attached to Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s expansion of the Canada Pension Plan. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/28SOqPu FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the vote by the British public that ultimately favoured the United Kingdom's secession from the European Union, and what it means. LINKS Brexit Vote: http://bit.ly/28QVfBb Cameron Resigns: http://bit.ly/28RgDv4 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment potentially pursuing legal action to block a trademark application submitted by Snoop Dogg on the basis that infringes on the existing Leafs graphic branding. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/28NQ6fp Logo: http://bit.ly/28RIzzi FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Premier Kathleen Wynne's announcement that policy advisors are considering LCBO stores as distribution outlets for legal marijuana in Ontario. LINKS article: http://on.thestar.com/28OvGnZ FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On Donald Trump's "underfunded" campaign and how it might not be a good indicator that he will uncompetitive in the general election. LINKS article: http://nyti.ms/28M5oE0 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the BREXIT movement movement in the UK set to resolved in a referendum this week, and how it compares to the Canadian historical case of Quebec's movement for sovereignty. LINKS Related Article: http://bit.ly/28IEa0o FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the opposition to nuclear power, voiced by environmentalists who lament our collective reliance on fossil fuels. LINKS Column: http://bit.ly/1rvkJx5 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the Canadian Liberal government arguing that they do not have a "Duty of Care" to injured Canadian veterans, a reversal the position that they voiced as the opposition to Harper's Conservative government. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/1W5b6Sx FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On recent findings that suggest that the Orlando shooter Omar Mateen had, at the least, confusion about his sexual identity. LINKS Globe Article: http://bit.ly/1tzM5Ek Global News: http://bit.ly/1WQ9RHO Telegraph: http://bit.ly/1UzwEpf FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On a bill currently being debated in the United States Congress, proposing to make it mandatory for women to register for the draft upon turning eighteen. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/24Saosj Cruz: http://wapo.st/25Z6vrq FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the recent killing of Canadian Robert Hall at the hands of Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, and the ethics of current Canadian policies on negotiating international hostages. LINKS Trudeau Statement: http://bit.ly/1UPraW1 Bob Rae Article: http://bit.ly/1XXzgAn FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the sharp retorts to Trump's reiteration of his call to ban Muslims from entering the United States from certain countries, and how all of this misunderstands the reach of the Islamic State. LINKS Trump: http://nyti.ms/1YoUyFQ Ex-Wife: http://bit.ly/1ZNhsF6 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the Twitter posts made by Donald Trump in the short-term aftermath of the shooting of 50 civilians in Orlando Florida, and what it says about his leadership in the lead-up to the general election. LINKS tweet: http://bit.ly/1tlvpQe FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the idea by some activists -- mobilized in outraged response to problems in he sale of tickets to The Tragically Hip -- that the government of should develop regulations to stop online ticket bots. LINKS Related Article: http://bit.ly/1OjeeZl FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the labour strike by the South African firefighters contracted into Fort McMurray to assist local Canadian firefighters. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/1UmycD4 Notley: http://bit.ly/1Xfqug6 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On an article celebrating a future in which autonomous vehicles are managed centrally by the federal government in the interest of transit efficiency and environmental protection. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/1UkBNBv FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the senates revisions to, and delaying of the assisted suicide bill passed by Trudeau's Liberal House of Commons. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/1OekX6Y FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the misguided logic behind France's newly introduced "Right to Disconnect" legislation which limits the number of hours that employers can expect employees to be available remotely outside of working hours. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/1Uz1aLM FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the head to head of Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump in the 2016 United States election, and a prediction on the winner based on likely campaign strategies to appeal to the emotions of voters. LINKS Hillary Wins Necessary Delegates: http://wapo.st/1VJFnGk FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the dehumanizing attitudes towards women that have come to light as prevalent within Brazil in the wake of the gang rape of a 16 year-old girl in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics. LINKS Reactions to Assault: http://bit.ly/1O9XkMO Indications of Misogyny: http://bit.ly/1Y2CTmD FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the death on Muhammed Ali, what his life meant to American history, and why his persona resonated with the public. LINKS Life in Photos: http://bit.ly/1PcPwVs FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On an list of 100 non-white star actors that could help "fix Hollywood's diversity problem", and continued debate on #OscarsSoWhite. LINKS List Article: http://lat.ms/1Y7z8N9 Stats Source: http://econ.st/1Ptm0QJ FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
On the resolution passed by German parliament to recognize the Armenia Genocide as perpetrated by the Ottoman Turk, and how this fits into the global scope of genocide recognition. LINKS http://bbc.in/1Y5XmHN FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
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