Love him or hate him, Rex gives his take on topics in the news, from pop culture to politics.
As the House and the Senate go on recess for the summer, Rex Murphy reflects on the mostly unremarkable session on the Hill while singling out a few exceptions
Rex Murphy on Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's new direction for Canada in Trump-era America.
An agreement between B.C.'s NDP and Green Party likely means the end of Christy Clark's Liberal government, but it's a complicated scenario that could affect some major decisions in Ottawa. The At Issue panel discusses that as well as the new federal Conservative leader.
Rex Murphy says the alliance between B.C.'s NDP and Greens could trouble the waters countrywide given its pipeline position.
The Liberal government's recommendation to shutter the National Energy Board and replace it with two new agencies is political dynamite, Rex Murphy says
Rex Murphy has seen some unusual elections in his native Newfoundland, but B.C.'s provincial election was certainly unique, especially since it isn't fully resolved
This week we said goodbye to the man who wanted Canada's top job, but his party wasn't buying his pitch
Rex Murphy thinks Canada might want to re-evaluate its unwavering support for the UN's peacekeeping efforts amid shocking revelations of child abuse and exploitation.
What's the most common illness affecting politicians? Memory loss, according to Rex Murphy, who thinks it's especially evident when an opposition party becomes government
Rex Murphy argues subsidizing companies like Bombardier in the name of innovation only props up favoured industries and isn't innovative at all.
Quebec separatist Rene Levesque may not have been an advocate for Canada as a whole, but Rex argues that the man deserves to be honoured
Rex digs into the current sports crisis in Canada, a seven-year-old boy who was found guilty of wearing illegal bowling pants at a tournament in Newfoundland
Rex argues that there are few candidates for conservative leadership that have a raw charismatic appeal
Rex reflects on the rise in reality TV stars like Donald Trump and Kevin O'Leary entering politics, and what it means for an already abysmal political climate
Rex shares his thoughts on Bombardier's bailout
Rex says that despite all of our differences, it's our common expressions of kindness and charity after tragedies like the shooting in Quebec City that unite us as Canadians
Just four days into his presidency, Donald Trump has approved the Keystone XL Pipeline. It's great news for Alberta, but has major implications for Canadian politics
Rex Murphy thinks it 2016 belongs to Justin Trudeau. But next year will be far less of an easy ride for Canada's Prime Minister
Rex Murphy criticizes the "steadfast impotence" of the international community during Syria's civil war.
Rex Murphy on the 'muddled, mindless mess' of the Liberals' electoral reform survey
Rex Murphy on the Liberals' 'side-splitting defence' of its political fundraising tactics
In this Point of View, Rex Murphy thinks the press should focus more on people, instead of polls
Rex Murphy thinks university students are "zealous about being kept safe and comfortable and unchallenged."
Rex Murphy defends the Bob Dylan's silence on winning the Nobel Prize for literature
Rex Murphy's not impressed with Justin Trudeau's flip-flop on electoral reform
Canada shows no appreciation for its poet laureates.
Rex Murphy on the dangerous divisions that the U.S. election won't resolve.
Rex Murphy gives the Liberals high marks for making a fast fix on a scandal... but a "F" for making the gaffe in the first place.
In this Point of View, Rex Murphy wonders why "American leadership has shrunk to two black holes of ego and incompetence."
Point of View: Are referendums a really good thing? Rex Murphy says, "yes".
Point of View: Rex Murphy shares his take on the deadly attack on an Orlando nightclub.
Rex shares his thoughts on this fall's upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Veterans Affairs has rejected a 94-year-old war hero's request for care. Rex shares his point of view on the situation.
Rex shares his point of view on changing the way Canadians vote.
"There is a lot of misery in Fort McMurray and Alberta today," says Rex. "But there is a great counterweight too, the consideration of Canadians for each other in times of challenge is our greatest bond."
Rex Murphy says Albertans define the meaning of true neighbour: When people are hurting, all are welcome
Point of View: "Newfoundland is (once again) in a hard spot," says Rex.
'Public sentiment should never drive criminal cases' — Rex Murphy's Point of View on Mike Duffy's acquittal
Point of View: "The Sanders campaign is the real miracle," says Rex.
Point of view: Rex shares his thoughts on what effect the Leap Manifesto has had on the NDP.
Point of View: "Did defence counsel Marie Henein 'owe' women anything in the Ghomeshi case? No. Not a thing." says Rex.
Point of View: "Mr. Ford was one of the most remarkable ordinary people Toronto has ever produced."
Point of View: "Donald Trump is life's revenge on Reality TV," says Rex.
Point of View: Rex weighs in on last week's first ministers meeting on climate change.
Point of View: "Statements made in a campaign, by any politician, should come with a health warning."
Point of View: Rex shares his thoughts on the war of words between Donald Trump and the Pope.
"Sanders and Trump play by none of the established rules, they're almost perfect anti-candidates" -- Rex Murphy tackles America's primaries.
Rex thinks that the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders proves that Americans are really fed up with things as they are.
Point of View: When it comes to pipeline politics, "Mr. Trudeau wishes to hover as a disinterested referee. A referee is by definition NOT a player," says Rex.
Point of View: Rex is in awe of how Justin Trudeau's Liberals stand to gain credit if they break key pledges of the platform they ran and won on.
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