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James goes on a well-deserved rant about his local government doubling the road tax on electric vehicles. Despite rarely using highways, his Nissan LEAF EV is now subject to a tax that funds road repairs outside the city and it's six times what a similar gas vehicle would pay. It's a move that highlights how some governments continue to punish EV owners instead of encouraging clean transportation. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Meanwhile, California has unveiled an ambitious plan to deploy six million heat pumps by 2030. However, despite incentives, the state is projected to fall two million units short of its goal. We discuss what's being done to promote heat pump adoption and how the initiative could serve as a model for the rest of the U.S. In a major shake-up for the automotive industry, Chinese battery and car manufacturer BYD has delivered what could be the final blow to the internal combustion engine. With their latest breakthrough in ultra-fast EV charging, vehicles can now recharge in just five minutes—matching the convenience of refueling a gas car. If this innovation takes hold, it could rapidly accelerate EV adoption worldwide. Also on the show: London is set to install 570 sidewalk-flush EV chargers, making it easier than ever for city dwellers to charge their vehicles. The Ultra Low Emissions Zone in London continues to be a success, reducing air pollution significantly and improving public health. Listener Mail: A real-life experience with Hyundai's ICCU recall, and a discussion on the future of electric air taxis ahead of the L.A. Olympics. The Lightning Round: Global BEV sales surge, solid-state battery advancements, and U.S. states wrestling with Chinese automaker investments. Links & References: California's Heat Pump Initiative London's Flush EV Chargers Ultra Low Emissions Zone Impact BYD's Five-Minute Charging Announcement

My guest this week is Lloyd Leugner, a Canadian veteran, patriot and freedom fighter. Lloyd served 15 years in the Canadian Army, including 3 peacekeeping missions. In 2012, he received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and in 2018 he received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers in honour of his work helping veterans who suffer from PTSD. In this episode, we discuss the Trump tariffs, the pathetic angry posturing of Canada's mainstream political leaders, the reality of Canada's fentanyl problems and the money laundering connected with drugs, casinos, the CCP and foreign interference in Canadian politics. For an in-depth study of the fentanyl / money-laundering / casinos / real estate / CCP / foreign influence connections, check out Sam Cooper's book, Wilful Blindness:  https://www.amazon.ca/Wilful-Blindness-network-tycoons-infiltrated/dp/0888903014 

My guest this week is Brandon Pringle, a Canadian patriot who lives in Alberta. We discuss the need to defend and maintain free speech and the historical benefit we have had from our proximity to the USA . . . especially in relation to their First Amendment protection of free speech. Brandon explains the need for church leaders and individual Christians to stand up, to speak the truth and to be a prophetic witness to our surrounding secular society.To reach Brandon or to request info by phone, call: 1-844-73JESUS.For videos from the Such A Time conference, visit: https://suchatime.ca  

My guest this week is Lloyd “Tex” Leugner. Lloyd served 15 years in the Canadian Army, including 3 peacekeeping missions, then ran a business in Cochrane, Alberta for 30 years helping businesses improve the maintenance of their heavy equipment. In 2012, he receivedthe Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and in 2018 he received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers in honour of his work helping veterans who suffer from PTSD. Today he works with the Cochrane Freedom Alliance, seeking to defend freedom in Canada and to expose the lies of the mainstream media regarding green energy, pandemic protocols, globalism and many other topics. 

My guest this week is Ann Rush, Alberta patriot and the founder of Speak Now Canada! Her mission is to activate, motivate and empower Canadians to speak up about the issues of the day and especially to communicate effectively with the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and Senators. She created the website speaksnowcanada.ca where viewers can find a wealth of information about what's going on in this country. On her site, she has also incorporated some email tools that make communicating with political parties, caucuses or multiple MPs very easy. She is passionate about seeing Canadians rise up and hold lawmakers accountable and ultimately to influence them to do the right thing. To learn more about Ann's work, to become a member of SpeakNowCanada or to access her tools and research, visit: https://www.speaknowcanada.ca 

Time for another Alberta politics roundup!In this episode we take a look at the onslaught of ABPoli news, including the UCP's reaction to emission reduction regulations, the introduction of halal mortagages to crown corporations, the changes to FOIP laws, the UCP adding two seats to the legislature, the redrawing of electoral maps, and a whole lot more!You can donate to skipping stone at https://www.skippingstone.ca/legalfundDon't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

My guest this week is Brandon Pringle, a faith and freedom lover and a proud Albertan. Brandon shares with us an exciting event that will take place in Red Deer, Alberta on October 19. The event is being called Such a Time as This, a reference from the book of Esther. The great list of speakers includes Dr. Roger Hodkinson, Dr. William Makis, Dr. Michael Wagner, Leighton Grey, Kevin Schulthies and Brandon Pringle. The event is free but those wishing to attend must register soon to have a seat.Register now at: https://suchatime.ca 

My guests this week are Vince Byfield, son of the late, great Ted Byfield and Jonathon Van Maren, author of Prairie Lion: The Life and Times of Ted Byfield. We discuss the great man, some of his many projects and achievements and the Toasting Ted event that will be held in his honour on September 25. Jonathon will be MC at that event with a powerful line-up of speakers who were all impacted and helped by Ted Byfield's entrepreneurial journalism over decades and primarily in the Western provinces. The event is a fundraiser with the ambitious goal of raising enough donations to place Ted's epic 12-volume book series—The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years—in 1,000 high schools across Canada.To register to attend or support the Toasting Ted event, visit: http://toastingted.caTo learn more about The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years, visit: https://thechristians.comFollow Jonathon Van Maren or purchase Prairie Lion at: https://thebridgehead.ca

My guest this week is Margaret Mackay, well known across social media as Granny-Margaret Mackay. Margaret is a lover of Truth and Freedom and has done much over the past two years to raise awareness of the plight of the four men arrested and imprisoned on dubious charges of conspiracy during the 2022 protest at the Coutts border crossing in Alberta. Two of the four men have been released, but the other two—Tony Olienick and Chris Carbert are still in remand custody where they have been held for over 877 days. They are now on trial and Margaret has been in the Lethbridge courtroom witnessing proceedings every day, along with many other friends and supporters. In this conversation, she briefly tells the story of the arrest of these men as well as how she got involved and her spiritual journey to faith.You can follow Granny-Margaret's frequent updates on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GrannyMargaretMackayAlso the Facebook page, Political Prisoners of Alberta:https://www.facebook.com/groups/622318705558931/

My guest this week is Nellie Slingerland of Coaldale Alberta. Nellie and her fellow-volunteers make quilts and blankets for those in need. We discuss their untiring efforts to help those suffering from the cold. In the past 17 years, the Coaldale branch of Blankets for Canada (blankets4canada.ca) has produced over 3000 quilts, using only volunteer labour and donated yarn. Their blankets have gone to the homeless, to immigrants, to disaster victims, to native reserves and to various shelters through dozens of compassionate organizations. Nellie and her husband Jake are also founding members of CHP Canada and this is just one more way that she and her friends display the love of God to their fellow citizens.

My guest this week is Stephanie Bakker, mother of two children, who lives with her husband in Westlock, Alberta, the town where she was raised. She and her husband started the Neutrality Bylaw Team in an effort to challenge the town council's DEI bias. After 8 months of petitioning and hard work, Stephanie and the Team were able to have the council—reluctantly—pass a bylaw requiring all flags and crosswalks to remain neutral, effectively removing the Pride crosswalk and flags. Her courageous citizen initiative in local matters is a great example for all of us across the country. Learn more about the successful efforts of Stephanie and the Neutrality Bylaw Team at: http://westlockneutrality.com 

My guest this week is Dr. William Makis, a Canadian physician with expertise in Radiology, Oncology and Immunology. Dr. Makis—who headquarters his practice in Alberta—details for us the startling increase in “excess Canadian deaths” (48,780 in 2022), linking them to the experimental mRNA vaccines. He also tells us about the shameful cover-up of pedophiles in the higher levels of the health care systems of both Alberta and British Columbia. We also discuss the negative impacts of covid protocols on pregnant women and their babies. You can subscribe to Dr. Makis's substack, COVID Intel here: https://makismd.substack.comRead Dr. Makis's excellent article about Canada's shocking excess deaths here: https://www.globalresearch.ca/canadian-government-admits-48780-excess-deaths-2022-17-increase-mortality-no-evidence-covid-19-vaccines-saved-single-life-canada-during-2021-2022/5844539?doing_wp_cron=1704733389.3154649734497070312500

My guest this week is Kris Sims, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and a strong voice for common sense, an end to government waste and a return to smaller, more affordable, more accountable government. This week, we discuss the recent Supreme Court pipeline decision that overturned Bill C-69, the Liberals' attempted hijacking of provincial jurisdiction over natural resource development and transport. Kris also shares her deep concerns about the alarming new attempts by the government and the CRTC to restrict free speech on the internet. Visit the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at: https://www.taxpayer.com

In this podcast, we talk to Doug Griffiths who served under 3 different premier's in Alberta and turned into a best selling author with his book "13 Ways to Kill Your Community" . We will touch on issues like energy politics, industrial tax differences between New Brunswick and Alberta, and what it means to build good cities. 

On this live episode of The Breakdown, we take a look as the anti-LGBTQs+ protests that are claiming to be protecting kids, but more and more it looks like they're weaponing them! From there we take a look at the BC Ports strike, the Preston Manning Report, the toxic supply crisis, the catastrophic drop in FIrst Nations life expectancy, before we get into Danielle Smith's recent interview with the Rebel and the retconning of her being found to break the law. All this and we end up our round up with some of the wildest ABPoli tweets of the last week! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

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2:08 | Canada's Defence Minister Hon. Anita Anand discusses navigating a complex relationship with China intensified by the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, addressing pervasive sexual misconduct in Canada's military, and the role of Canadian service people in response to COVID-19 and natural disasters across the country. 16:55 | CBC provincial affairs reporter Janet French and award-winning journalist Graham Thomson unpack the recent goings-on in Alberta politics including the contentious Elections Statutes Amendment Act, Bill 81, and the worsening opioid crisis. 57:45 | University of Illinois romantic relationship researcher Dr. Brian Ogolsky explains his recent findings on older long-term intimate partners' heart rates synchronizing. 1:31:31 | #EatYourWords - Ryan insists Calgary Police Service's hate crimes co-ordinator, Constable Brian Denison, seriously check himself for comparing the local city hall's vaccine mandate to Nazi persecution that murdered millions. Presented by Prairie Catering

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Professor Marvin Ryder joined the show to talk about inflation but he also shared insights from first-hand experience on how the pandemic is handled in Italy! We got updates on the shocking homicide and kidnapping in Mount Hope, as well as PPC Leader Maxime Bernier's rally in Gage Park, and the NHL plans for Hamilton. Diane Francis of the National Post and Professor Liviana Tossutti of Brock University shared their thoughts on the remaining days of the election, Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid spoke with Scott about the state of emergency in Alberta, and Professor Paul Delaney told us all about the SpaceX launch! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML Livianna Tossutti, Professor of Political Science, Brock University Paul Delaney, Professor of Astronomy, York University Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML Diane Francis, Editor at Large with the National Post Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - #ABPoli recap, Alberta defies the world 3:30 - Vindication of absolute Hinshawism 7:50 - Kenney eats a disdainful cheeseburger 15:00 - Dunk on fools whenever possible 20:40 - Imagine giving $20k to the Alberta NDP 26:00 - Designated loser Erin O'Toole wrapped in a white flag 33:28 - CPC promises to combat public swimming pool shortage 44:00 - The military prepared me for a lifetime of doing as I'm told 51:40 - Pierre "Deal with it" Poilievre puts everyone to shame 59:45 - Do not tolerate evil - destroy it 1:07:00 - "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Niccolo Machiavelli 1:24:00 - Australia is a power bottom with no safe word 1:36:00 - Vaxport supporters loved the Sixties Scoop 1:42:00 - Kenney can only throw shade underhanded 1:55:25 - You should treat political parties like cellphone providers 2:00:00 - Lockdowns are a large scale Stanford Prison experiment 2:05:00 - Staying in an abusive relationship for the good of the kids 2:15:30 - My 500 pound vaccinated life 2:21:00 - Incels cause vax hesitancy 2:27:00 - Ben Shapiro gangbangs an entire room of freshmen with facts and logic ---- Follow on Twitter for Updates : https://twitter.com/WestBarbarian

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott spoke with Morganne Campbell of Global News, on the scene after a Tornado touched down in Barrie, yesterday. Then, Anthony Farnell joined the show to answer questions about the phenomenon. Guests: Morganne Campbell, Journalist with Global News Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist for Global News - Working toward the goal of reconciliation means accepting truth of Canada's residential schools but many Canadians do not seem ready, including some government officials. Patti Doyle-Bedwell returned to the show for more of the ongoing conversation about Indigenous people's history. Guest: Patti Doyle-Bedwell, Native Studies Instructor with Dalhousie University - The Conservative party's biggest challenge might not be individual members but the overall party temperament, and the way it is seen by Canadians.  Guest: Bradley Metlin, Consultant with Upstream Strategy Group - General Johnathan Vance is charged with obstruction. Christian Leuprecht says that it is meaningful that he has been only charged with that. Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Scott talked with Mayor Jim Diodati about reopening the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel. Guest: Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - #ABPoli, Jason Kenney and the state of things 03:00 - Dina Hinshaw might love Xanax 08:50 - Covid; Perpetual power for morons 15:10 - A beleaguered Jason Kenney emerges to eat cheeseburgers 19:45 - Canadian Oil : A Mule with a spinning wheel 24:00 - Keynesian water models and practical guides to wasting money 28:40 - Jason Kenney's declares a Wexit from competence 38:20 - This is the last time you foil my plans, Drew Barns 42:48 - Donald Trump will complete the system of German idealism 44:55 - I don't recognize Justin Trudeau without blackface 53:10 - Are your children safe from conservative beliefs? 1:03:55 - The colors of the homo rainbow 1:07:50 - Their fear is their virtue 1:18:05 - Tyrants who pass the beer test 1:21:50 - Their fear is still their virtue 1:33:33 - Daniel Plainview's baptism 1:35:51 - Freedom given vs freedom taken 1:43:46 - Featuring Isaiah Berlin juggling chainsaws 1:50:26 - Donald Trump will make anime real 1:56:00 - Subscribe to my political party's soundcloud 2:08:00 - State media btfo by a nerd in his basement

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Have you ever gone viral online? If so, was it for saying something nice or negative? Research suggests that success on social media is driven by hate, and no one is very shocked by that. The question is, why does hate and negativity do well online? Guest: Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor with the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University - If you could have yourself launched into space just for the experience, would you? Soon you may be able to, if you have the money for it. The era of passenger space travel is near, and with it comes changes to the human experience. Guest: Dr. Jesse Rogerson, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies in Natural Science with York University - Canadians who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccination feel a little in the dark about what they can and still cannot do, as Canadian provinces start reopening. Guest: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and a Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto - Get ready for the Stanley Cup with Sean Fitz Gerald and Scott Radley! Guest: Sean Fitz Gerald, Senior National Writer with The Athletic   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Radley Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Sawyer Bogdan returned to the show, to talk about last night's vigil in London, Ontario. She and Scott also discussed what is known and as-of-yet unknown about the man who killed four members of a Muslim family and injured a nine-year-old boy on Sunday evening. Guest: Sawyer Bogdan, Reporter for Global News Radio in London 980 CFBL - Stephanie Carvin joined Scott to provide insight on extremist violence as well as the questions that investigators will focus on in the case of the London, Ontario attack. Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS - Were some of the political leaders in attendance at the vigil for the victims in London, Ontario, being hypocritical? Guest: Muhammad Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies - Like everything else, the political fortunes of Canada's provincial leaders have been greatly affected by the pandemic. In a new poll from the Angus Reid Institute, Alberta's Jason Kenney came in last place for approval, and Ontario's Doug Ford was not far behind. Have they been judge fairly? And can you guess who came in first place? Guest: Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute - Scott welcomed Tasha Kheiriddin to the show, to discuss a wide array of topics covered today, as well as the assumptions made about other people's political motives, and her new piece for the National Post on the calls for cancelling Canada Day. Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin, CEO of Ellipsum Communications and Public Policy Analyst Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast U.S. President Joe Biden called on the intelligence community to redouble its efforts to clarify the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Professor Elliot Tepper joined Scott to break down the known unknowns, as well as what President Biden may be driving at. Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - Scott and Michael discussed Alberta’s reopening plans as well as the heightened focus on provincial management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - Scott welcomed Professor Henry Jacek back to the show, to dig into the political happenings in Quebec that may have wider-reaching consequences. Guest: Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University - Researchers say that Canada’s secret COVID-19 vaccine contracts could be hindering attempts to boost people’s confidence in the vaccines.  Guest: Dr. Jillian Kohler, Connaught Scholar and Professor with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Dalla Lana School of Public Health & Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Health Canada says people as young as 12 are approved for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Do we have to wait to hear from NACI now? What does this approval mean for Canada's vaccine rollout and Ontario's schools? Guest: Dr. Barry Pakes, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician, and a Professor with Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto - For more on Pfizer, AstraZeneca, NACI and Health Canada, Scott turned to Dr. Timothy Sly. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University - Sales of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine have, obviously, been a good thing for the company. Marvin Ryder joined the show to discuss the business of vaccinations during the pandemic. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business with McMaster University - How are Ontario's school children doing during the pandemic, and how is the education system managing with virtual schooling? Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education - Alberta has vowed to curb its university's research ties with China. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott started the show with Dr. Zain Chagla on other end of the line, talking about Hamilton, Ontario and other regions of the province returning to lockdown as of today. Guest: Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with  McMaster University - Next up, Scott welcomed Dr. Khalid back to the show, to get his input on a caller's question, as well as to help everyone catch up with the news surrounding Ontario's case numbers, and the World Health Organization's forthcoming report from their investigation in China. Guest: Dr. Firas Ahmad Khalid, Health Policy expert and Queen Elizabeth Scholar - Following breaking news about the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that left our heads figuratively spinning, Scott invited Professor Thomas Tenkate to the show, to help us figure out what is going on between the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and Health Canada. Guest: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University - Finally moving on from the AstraZeneca news (for now) Scott talked with Gordon Houlden about the Government of Canada's ongoing friction with the Chinese Communist Party. They took a look at the rising danger of anti-Asian sentiment in Canada, and what can be to responsibly prevent the spread of xenophobic violence and protect Canadians of Asian decent. Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and a Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta - The ship blocking the Suez Canal is finally loose! Guest: Ian Hamilton, President & CEO Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AB solicitor general Kaycee Madu on politician recall law, and Bill-221, targeting legal firearm owners. U of AB China Inst Director Gordon Houlden. 2 Michaels trial WE.org accuses NDP MP Charlie Angus of false statements. Angus responds. Salih Hudayar, Uyghur / PM East Turkistan in exile. 2 Michaels trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk explains the engineering benefits of electric air travel. 70% of Canadians say their next vehicle will be electric. A California city bans new gas stations, the so-called small electric SUVs coming out this year vary greatly in size, and we get insight into the why the Alberta/Saskatchewan oil patch doesn't understand the changing world when oil companies elsewhere do. How Peter Mansbridge got his break. The Manitoba media director's deep voice during covid news conferences. Volvo plans to sell only EVs starting in 2030. A California city bans gas stations. The Bridge by Peter Mansbridge episode we mentioned. Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clean-energy-show/id1498854987 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NsZWFuZW5lcmd5c2hvdy9mZWVkLnhtbA Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIGJi8pZ9EmiJTPY4VOr5 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoIKTGAuam6mBd-JyfBtBA/Y Email - cleanenergyshow@gmail.com Voice feedback - https://www.speakpipe.com/CleanEnergyShow Email - cleanenergyshow@gmail.com

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Should Toronto stay in lockdown? The city's top doctor, Dr. Eileen de Villa, thinks they should. Guest: Matthew Bingley, City Hall Reporter for Global News in Toronto - The federal conservatives have asked parliament to recognize that Chinese government's treatment of their Uighur population – alternately known as Uyghurs and Uigurs – qualifies as genocide. Guests: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail John Williamson, Conservative Member of the Canada-China Committee - It's East Meets West! Scott teamed up with Danielle Smith for one last special simulcast with the Danielle Smith Show on 770 CHQR and 630 CHED in Alberta. This is Danielle's last week as host of her show, and it would not have been complete without a visit from Scott, as the two try to bring the country together. Guest: Danielle Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast In the U.S., it is Joe Biden’s first workday as President. Here in Canada, it turned out to be Julie Payette’s last day as Governor General. Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global National Check out Scott’s conversation with Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, for more on how Canada’s relationship with the Biden administration: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/what-lies-ahead-for-the-biden-administration-and-c - With classrooms now in the homes, homes are now part of the classroom and an increasing amount of teachers are voicing concerns about parents who are interrupting lessons. Guest: Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, a postdoctoral visitor at York University's faculty of education - Joe Biden revoked the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. However, some have not lost hope. Guest: Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy, former Liberal MP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott welcomed Dr. Jennifer Kwan to the show to discuss the latest news of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, as well as Alberta's battle against COVID-19, Masks for Canada, the holidays and more. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Kwan, Family Physician and Co-Founder of Masks For Canada, Daily charter of COVID-19 numbers Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/canada-approves-the-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-the-hu   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott welcomed Dr. Michael Warner to the show to discuss where Ontario stands today, in the midst of the pandemic, as our intensive care units see the threshold of 200 patients surpassed five days ahead of model predictions. Guest: Dr. Michael Warner, Head of ICU at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean is a freelance journalist and host of the Political RnD podcast. She has had her finger directly on the pulse of Alberta politics since 2015, and has met and worked with some of the province's biggest names along the way.She is a former board member for the Alberta Party, a former employee of Derek Fildebrandt at his media outlet, The Western Standard, and has made a name for herself as a well-respected voice in media.Deirdre joins The Forgotten Corner this week to discuss a wide range of topics, from her life growing up in Alberta to her foray into journalism. Deirdre candidly speaks about her past endeavours and talks about how they shaped the journalist she is today. She discusses her venture into podcasting and the new segment on her show called Women in #ABpoli.Follow Deirdre on Twitter at @Mitchell_ABFollow Political RnD at @PoliticalRnDListen and support Political RnD here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the end of another legislative session in Alberta, and the UCP continues to double down on their mandate. Attacking unions, doctors, and blue-collar workers, while also overriding the highest court in the province by passing a new "environmental regulation" bill to benefit the resource sector? Sounds like just another week in Jason Kenney's Alberta. Adam & Mike briefly review Alberta's Bills 30, 31, and 32 of 2020. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

There's doin's a-transpirin' across the country, but most of us are still only hearing about COVID-19 news. Adam & Mike go province by province (and territory) and review some news items from all areas of the dominion that have happened in the last few weeks. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Ian Lee, of the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University joined Scott to talk about what we might see open in Ontario next. The two wound up covering a wide range topics. Guest: Ian Lee, of the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

The pandemic has hit our food supply chain. What do we need to do, and what do we need to change, to keep food in our stores and on our tables? Which areas are the most impacted? Guest: Greg Pretty, Industrial Director, Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/explaining-herd-immunity-the-framework-for-reopeni You can subscribe to the show wherever you find your favourite podcasts!

Amidst the daily noise of COVID-19, the UCP government in Alberta has tried to maintain a relative 'status quo' approach - passing a budget, continuing to invest in oil & gas at the expense of education and health care...and introducing an amendment to the Public Health Act that would essentially allow the creation of new laws with no oversight during a public health emergency. Adam and Mike review and discuss Bill 10, the "Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, 2020". Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

The Roy Green Show Podcast What is the real cost of the rail blockades, in dollars as well as their indirect impact on and to Canada's economy and on the nation's corporations?  How long can Canada's largest companies weather this storm? Guest: Goldie Hyder.  President/CEO, Business Council of Canada (representing Canada's CEO's) - Drying up shipments and cash flow the rail blockades impact on Canada's small and medium sized business sector was very significant already last weekend according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. How is it impacting Canada's largest employer  sector a week later?   Guest: Dan Kelly, President/CEO CFIB - Former ​British Columbia Premier, attorney general and former federal Minister of Health, Ujjal Dosanjh shares his thoughts on the blockades and fed gov decision-making. Guest; Ujjal Dosanjh, Former Premier, British Columbia.  - Erin O'Toole, CPC leadership candidate, MP and former federal cabinet minister is saying publicly  Canadian law should have been enforced and rail blockades removed by police. Guest: Erin O'Toole, CPC leadership candidate, MP for the electoral riding of Durham - And there is other news in the rest of the world:  Public and MLB players reaction to the Houston Astros 2017 World Series cheating scandal is growing in intensity. The Astros are permitted to retain the World Series winners banner/title, their WS rings, WS winners cheques and bragging rights according to now openly ridiculed and attacked MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Astros players are being threatened by opposing teams players. Bookmakers are publishing odds on how often Astros players will be thrown at by opposing pitchers and speculation grows about 'spikes-up' slides into second base, the territory patrolled for the Astros by their 2017 World Series MVP Jose Altuve.  Guest:  Professor Adam Earnheardt, of Kent State University; Founding member of the International Association for Communications and Sport; author of Judging Athlete Behaviours and Sports, Fans, Identity and Socialization: Exploring the Fandemonium  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One evening a few weeks prior to the federal election, after watching election news coverage, two "Alberta girls" set out "on a mission in Toronto." The idea was to stand on doorsteps of everyday Ontarians and share the issues of greatest concern to Albertans. Mandi and Nicole were in Ontario just a few days later and their mission became an adventure as they met the people of Ontario and challenged negative preconceptions about oil and gas. Guest: Mandi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show Podcast After nine months of study, the Business Council of Canada has released its report and recommendations of its CEO-led national Task Force on Canada's Economic Future. The BCOC released an "actual plan for growing our economy so we can continue to afford the quality of life and social programs we have come to cherish." Guest:  Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the BCOC - There has been much speculation about the CPC leadership of Andrew Scheer before and during the federal election campaign. And now Peter MacKay told an American audience in Washington that Scheer's management of the election campaign was like having a breakaway on an open net and missing the net. To former Liberal Members of Parliament joined the Roy Green Show before the election, announcing their intention to vote Conservative for the first time. They return to the show to discuss Sheer's performance, and Trudeau's reelection. Read Roy's blog for more on this: http://www.roygreenshow.com.  Guests: Dan McTeagu, former Liberal MP Michelle Simson, former Liberal MP - Professor Stephen Pyne says that we are now living in the “Pyrocene” Age, which will be as impactful as the Ice Age. Roy talks with Professor Pyne to find out how he defines the Pyrocene Age, and what it means for our way of living. Guest: Prof Steve Pyne. Prof Emeritus. Univ of Arizona.  Global expert on wildfires.  Author of more than 30 books, mostly on the history and management of wildland and rural fire, including big-screen surveys for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe and Russia. - The Donald Trump impeachment process continues in the House of Representatives. Trump tweeted that the Democrats are engaged "in the greatest witch hunt in American history.  Are the Democrats involved in anything other than pursuing Trump? Guest:  John Zogby,  founder of the Zogby poll and  author of We Are Many, We Are One - Two Ottawa area women who were actively grooming two teenage girls for sex-trafficking were spared a prison sentence by a judge.  The girls were plied with liquor and drugs and had already been exposed to sexual activity by adult men.  The judge declared that committing the women pimps to the mandatory five years in prison would “would outrage the standards of decency" and be opposed by the general Canadian public. Guest: Scott Newark, Former Alberta Crown prosecutor, Professor at Simon Fraser University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Bob Mitchell is an Albertan and a 45-year veteran of the Alberta oil fields. Mr. Mitchell has traveled the world's oil producing regions. After several conversations with him about the challenges of being in the oil sands business, Roy invited him on the show, to share a message for his fellow Canadians. Last weekend, Premiers Jason Kenney of Alberta and Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick both spoke on the program about equalization payments to Quebec and the Premier of Quebec Francois Legault maintaining he doesn't want oil from the West crossing the province in a new state-of-the-art pipeline (Energy East) delivering such oil & products to New Brunswick's Irving refinery in St. John. A look back to last December and a Leger poll of Quebec residents for the Montreal Economic Institute on the issue of Alberta oil and a pipeline crossing the province shows a very different picture as Quebecers support both Alberta oil and a pipeline. It's time to revisit the results of the Leger poll. Will TMX be the final pipeline for Canada? And have C-69 and C-48 kneecapped Canada's economy? Running $20 billion deficits with the national debt approaching $700 billion (in supposed good times) where will the revenue come from to pay for Canada's social programs, health care, pensions and more with the Canadian energy industry (AB & SK) locked up, while foreign energy (oil) remains welcome in tanker-happy Eastern Canada? A Canadian mayor is sounding the alarm … again. Mayor Lori Ackerman of the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia appeared before Canada's Senate on May 13 this year during the Senate hearings on Bill C-69. With the Canadian Senate signing off on C-69 (the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act) and C-48 the oil tanker ban bill (B.C.), what awaits? Global News broke the story of controversial appointments made by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's office. They include 26-year-old Tyler Albrecht, a friend of the son of, until yesterday, Ford's Chief of Staff Dean French. Albrecht's job would have consisted of being an agent-general for Ontario based in New York City and would came with a $164,000 salary. Global News also found another possible connection exists between French and Taylor Shields, who's based in London and is a cousin of French's wife. Both appointments were cancelled by the Ontario Premier. And the Danforth mass shooting in Toronto leaves many questions unanswered. Roy's guest has focused his coverage on the shooting and subsequent police investigation since it took place. Guests: Bob Mitchell Germain Belzile, Senior Associate Researcher with the Montreal Economic Institute Dan McTeague. Senior petroleum analyst at Gasbuddy.com, and former Liberal MP of 18 years  Lori Ackerman, Mayor of Fort St. John, B.C. Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this showpage description to The View Up Here's 10th season finale is being written, Albertans are voting for their Provincial government for the next four years. Maybe, depending on RCMP investigations. Review and analysis for the topic on this show will depend on those results, so there's not much to say except... Tune in for the TVUH take whether Alberta will be moving forward or backwards, by a lot. But there is another election, in Prince Edward Island, on April 23rd that could make history on two distinct fronts. Incumbent Premier Wade MacLaughlin and the PEI Liberals have been trailing the PEI Greens and their leader Peter Bevan-Baker in polling for six months without pause. New leader Dennis King of the PEI Progressive Conservatives is also in the mix and could hold the balance of power if a minority result occurs. But indications are Canada may very well get the first elected Green party government in history, a sign of the times we live in. The second historic event regards a referendum also on Election Day in PEI. It will be a simple Yes/No question on adopting a Mixed Member Proportional voting system, which would make this the last First Past The Post election in the Province. What sets this process apart from recent voting system change efforts is this time it is a clear proposition to voters. The question itself on the seperate ballot is laid out in the "Electoral System Referendum Act" so there is no room for confusion. This Act also includes specific and complete information on what the MMP system would be, how the voting process would change and what the results of it would bring. In other words, PEI has defined everything that BC refused to do. All kinds of history to be made. We will look at the resultant history of Alberta's election and ramifications and the impending history of Prince Edward Island's two ballot election in one week.

Robbie Kreger-Smith and Deidre Mitchell from the Political R n D Podcast recap the Alberta Leaders Debate.We go over the performances of Rachel Notley, Stephen Mandel, David Khan, and Jason Kenney. What worked? What didn't? And what does it mean going forward?Follow Deidre: @Mitchell_ABFollow Robbie: @RKSAlbertaFollow Podcast:@PoliticalRnDFollow me :@kevoleApple PodcastsSpotify Podcastskevinolenick.com

Everything old is still old. Unless you are Jason Kenney. Then it's brand new and somehow it will work despite never working before. Trickle-down economics right out of the Randian book of failure. Thatcher's failed Big Society offloading. ALEC inspired labour exploitation endorsed by anti-union forces. More Harper style Law & Order that will end up in court on Constitutional grounds. Attacks on rights for students at all levels from elimination of Bill 24 protections for LGBTQ2+ youth to threats of post-secondary funding dependent on allowing far right propaganda on campus without protest. That doesn't even touch the proposed "war room" to defend last century's industry, the threatened unwinnable challenges on the Federal government that will do nothing but cost money and the multiple promises that "maintaining current funding" is not a funding cut. Despite 15,000 new students in Alberta entering the system every year. Despite the aging population needing increased access to healthcare plus population growth. As multinational Oil & Gas companies get out of the oilsands to prevent stranded assets, they need more subsidies and gifts apparently. And there is no need to end coal-fired electircity generation, according to these visionaries. If you think repealing the Alberta carbon levy regime is going to prevent or change anything, like the Federal plan being imposed, you must be a UCP mark. But then that plays into the poor Alberta false reality, but it will be Albertans who pay not the corporations increasing profit margins. But hey, P3's will be back big time. They still don't save any money and cost much more in the long run but this is a campaign for the literal survival of Alberta. Just ask the guys being investigated by the RCMP for illegal donations and vote rigging. As if the Ontario mess isn't warning enough, this one will go down to the wire.

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Five former Canadian attorneys general wrote an open letter to RCMP Commissioner, Brenda Lucki, calling for an investigation into interference by the Prime Minister's Office/Justin Trudeau with former federal attorney general, Jody Wilson-Raybould, concerning criminal charges laid against SNC-Lavalin. Meanwhile, according to a poll by Ipsos, Justin Trudeau now has a lower approval rating than Donald Trump, with the Tories way ahead. Trudeau appears to have suffered more damage from the SNC-Lavalin scandal than U.S. President Donald Trump has from the Russia collusion investigation.  If the Canadian federal election were held today, the new PM would be Andrew Scheer.  The Alberta election crosses into April and closes in on the big day. A leading Alberta political science professor, Duane Bratt, offers his reviews of the various party campaigns, the mood and what the intentions of the electorate are.  Former Alberta Prosecutor and executive officer of the Canadian Police Association, Scott Newark gives his perspective on multiple criminal law cases evolving here in Canada – such as Joshua Boyle's criminal trial, the SNC-Lavalin case, what is happening with Admiral Mark Norman, and the information that Correctional Service Canada is releasing high risk offenders. Quebec Premier Francois Legault is pressing ahead with his party legislation which bans the wearing of religious symbols by any public servant in the province. He argues that the legislation enshrines the secular nature of Quebec society, but Federal political leaders have all denounced the law, with the exception of the Bloc Quebecois. Julius Grey is a human and civil rights lawyer in Montreal who represented the Sikh student who argued in court that it was his right to wear a kirpan to school. Roy gets Grey's take on the ban. - Guests: Peter MacKay, Former attorney general/federal Minister of Justice. Darrell Bricker, Global President/CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs; Co-author of ‘Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline' Duane Bratt. Professor political science, Mount Royal University, Calgary.  Editor: Orange Chinook (detailing what led to the NDP Alberta win in 2015). Scott Newark. Formr AB prosecutor, executive officer Canadian Police Association; head of Office for Victims of Crime (ON), adjunct professor Simon Fraser University. Julius Grey. Human/civil rights lawyer in Montreal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 16th, Alberta heads to the polls in the first big election of 2019. But which Alberta will emerge afterwards? Will it be the Alberta that recognizes Climate Change, the duty of government to supply services and protect the rights of all citizens? Or will it be the Alberta of days past with unconditional subservience to corporate will and mid-20th century social policy? The dire warnings from the usual suspects of socialism run amok under Rachel Notley simply haven't come true. Yes, poverty has been halved in 4 years. Yes, the infrastructure deficit lingering since Ralph Klein has been attacked with positive results. Yes, deficit spending is not going away anytime soon. The "impending financial doom" warnings simply don't hold up to hard statistics. Alberta still has the lowest tax burden by a wide margin in Canada. Nobody is lowering Alberta's credit rating, like Ontario's. And yes, detractors on the left have pointed out the failed promises with accuracy. But the sky has not fallen, in fact it's gotten sunnier for a lot of people. Corporate media is ready for the coronation of Prince Jason, despite his trainwreck of a leadership campaign being investigated by the RCMP. Despite candidates dropping like flies. Despite every sliver of policy announced being a throwback to anywhere between 1948 and 1992. Despite every campaign appearance by Jason Kenney mysteriously having the Facebook Live feed drop as soon as its question time. And in this mess, Stephen Mandel, David Khan and Derek Fildebrandt try to attract some attention wherever and however they can. Some constituencies in Alberta will have up to 8 names on the ballot, yet it is two parties that get all the notice. This opening episode on the Alberta Election will look at what the parties have promised so far and what they have warned Albertans about everybody else. And the band played on...  

The Alberta election begins with personal attack ads by Rachel Notley's NDP on UCP leader Jason Kenney. Kenney has a healthy lead in provincial polling. Is a UCP win virtually guaranteed? Roy welcomes Professor Duane Bratt to the show, to discuss the Alberta election. Guest: Duane Bratt, political science professor at Mount Royal University and editor of the book Orange Chinook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Kenney, leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta, joins Roy to assess the early days of the provincial election and to speak on how he and the UCP identify what Albertans want from their provincial government. Guest: Jason Kenney, leader of the UCP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your host has attended his first Trump rally in Canada. Featuring co-stars Jason Kenney and Doug Ford taking marquee billing to preach to the approximately 1500 extras from the live version of King Of The Hill. Complete with MAGA hats (both America and Alberta), Trump jerseys, Trudeau Sucks t-shirts, a damn good honkytonk band and two cash bars running full out. This was in Calgary after all, the Nurmburg of the CPC. Drawing 1500 people with national advertising provided by corporate media in a city of one million isn't exactly a wave of change. But don't tell them that. Not surprisingly, it was pretty easy to notice certain tendancies in the crowd (choir?). Hank and Peggy Hill were out in force. As were some Bobbys, a few dozen Luannes, more than enough Dale Gribbles, a Bill contingent and of course Boomhauers were well represented. I hope they all appreciate the emails that will be coming their way after surrendering their names to gain entry. There was only one topic for the night. The advertised topic was that Job-killing, Tax-grabbing, Business bankrupting, Investment-phobic, Socialist, Tree-hugging Dreamland CARBON TAX. The one nobody voted for. The one that won't change anything except taxpayer's pockets. But the actual message was much simpler. Much easier to instill and provoke the minions to action of some sort. FEAR. Was there mention that Big Oil supports it? Was there any detail of what it actually does? Was it stated provinces decide how to spend it? Of course not. THEY made this tax so WE must destroy it. Details like climate change mitigation were simply not in the script. Let's just make money like it's 1948 again and Leduc No.1 was just discovered. Campaigning never ends in Canada anymore and it's clear what the message is. Carbon Tax is the tool to avoid an actual platform, misinformation is the medium and fear is the lever for all parties right of centre. Get used to it.

The title of this Podcast is Agree or Disagree.Because of this, we need to do debates.This is a debate on Charter Schools. Kerry Cundall wrote this article in the Calgary Herald.https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/column-albertas-charter-schools-are-working-and-its-time-for-more-kids-to-have-access-to-themBarb Silva from Support Our Students debates Donal O Beirne on if we Agree or Disagree: More kids should have access to charter schools.We do a free flowing conversation as opposed to a standard debate rule. Topics we cover include;-Funding-Exclusion and Marginalization .-Are Charter Schools actually effective?-The underfunding of education.-The need for a better vision of education.-The limitiation and exclusion of many marganilized from opportunties.-The importance of exclusion.-Gifted StudentsFollow Donal@DonoYegFollow Barb@that_SilvaLining@SOSAlbertaFollow meFacebook: Kevin Olenick, Agree or Disagree:The PodcastTwiter:@kevoleSpreaker:@kevoleYou Tube:Kevin Olenick.ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/agree-or-disagree-the-podcast/id1434649568?mt=2

It was February 13, 1988. It wad cloudy and cold, but the electricity and excitement in the air swarmed it up. Whether it was at home with friends or family, or at McMahon Stadium, the word watched the 1988 Winter Olympics. The next 15 days, Calgary watched and opened their cities to tourist all across the world. A then-record 57 nations and 1,423 athletes competed. You may remember Eddie the Eagle, the Jamaican Bobsled team which films were made about them. Now, in February of 2026. It may be cloudy and cold. It may be sunny and chinooky warm. It may be the same within an hour, knowing Calgary. But could the Winter Olympics return?Jason Riberio from Yes Calgary joined us. You can listen to that Podcast here.https://www.spreaker.com/user/kevole/why-calgary-should-say-yes-to-calgary202Trevor Tombe joined us on Facebook Live. He helps unpack if there is an ecomomoc benefit to having the Olympics.Topics we cover include;-Is there economic benefits?-Some questioms around the presentation of the bid.-Federal Government-Provincial Government- what will the cost be-The questions around the cost of the bid.-Questions to ask the Yes side.-Public Perception.If you want to watch the Facebook Live, here it is.https://www.facebook.com/kevin.olenick.50/videos/10156452796431287/?hc_ref=ARRqPGz6tj-0WlwqcepVpLvSlpRez0PJkHUDFZhBYN0rw4chR3INVghbqxdLTuLLg-o&__xts__[0]=68.ARDxTkLRnrC0_-KAghA6SO0ZOb6JJTjxzx_7v8Ymsp4jb2WoIDLzd1qaxE30yEKAxjMkoMN7JE7t4qh9AVUp45ZHQ3MEODtvPLKqZCHI6vQfKB8SjjIIlSxF3IH6Ow-JiTDLLN8PZYVK__iiv0gX9KLB8X30ygtKli9svNk2AJqmSskVfkJv&__tn__=FC-R&fb_dtsg_ag=AdzEv8yHbpW_Dw7zKr5tAQzf94up2CrVq8XzxJpu35Y1Kg%3AAdzCrI13ojSONuu0jpKPYvla08IphBsDqnbbfbX3Q8p08gFollow Trevor@trevortombehttps://sites.google.com/site/trevortombe/Facebook.Kevin Olenick, Agree or Disagree :The Podcast. Twitter: @kevole Soundcloud:@kevole Spreaker:@kevole You Tube:Kevin OlenickITunes:Agree or Disagree:The Podcast

It's been a busy week with the Federal Court ruling delaying the Trans Mountain Pipeline.We hear from the Pro Pipeline perspective today from Cory Morgan.Topics we cover include;-The impact and the perception of Alberta-The reaction to the ruling.-The protests at Camp Cloud-John Horgan-Andrew Scheer-Justin Trudeau-Rachel Notley-Jason Kenney-The public perception of the pipeline.Follow Cory@CoryBMorgancorymorgan.comFollow meFacebook: Kevin Olenick Twitter:@kevoleSpreaker:@kevoleSoundcloud:@kevoleYou Tube : Kevin Olenick

“But we know that people are complicated and have a mixture of flaws and talents and sins. So why do we pretend that we don’t?” ― Jon Ronson, So You've Been Publicly ShamedLet’s learn more about that concept with our guest Derek Fildebrandt on Agree or Disagree:Alberta continues to be a fascinating place for politics. Not a day goes by without some sort of controversy. And you cab see that on social media.My guest today has been a part of that.When I say the name Derek Fildebrandt, you will get a reaction. Some may have a negative reaction and some may not. He was the centre of a few social media controversies including with Naheed Nanshi, and Mike Morrison.But he also had some personal ones.As a matter of fact, it was a year ago this month On August 9, 2017, various news outlets revealed that Fildebrandt was routinely renting out his taxpayer-funded Edmonton apartment on Airbnb.[49On August 14, 2017 , it was revealed that Fildebrandt had been charging meals to his MLA expense account while simultaneously claiming his MLA per-diem for meals. On August 15, 2017, Fildebrandt was charged under the provincial traffic act with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to notify the owner of the damaged vehicle, for an incident alleged to have occurred in June, 2016.Also In August 2017, Fildebrandt left the United Conservative Party caucus to sit as an independentIn December 2017, he was charged with illegally killing a deer,2018 may have sorted rough, but we also saw a transitionIn February 2018, United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney announced that Fildebandt was removed from the UCP Caucus.On July 20, 2018, Derek Fildebrant helped found and was appointed Interim Leader of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta. And last night, they had their first Calgary FCP Pub night.Topics we cover include;2017 Derek Fildebrandt2018 Derek FildebrandtWhat have you learned? Social Media- The InternetRelationship with the Media.Relationship with Jason Kenney and UCPThe abortion clinic bubble zone bill Bill 9.THE FCP.The current political climate Maxime Bernier.Transmountain decison/Rachel Notley.Follow Derek: @Dfildebrandt @FreedomAlbertaWebsites: derekfildebrandt.ca www.freedomconservativeparty.ca

Nathan Woolridge and Ricardo-Andres Garcia take a look at two sides of Alberta's new minimum wage, talking to server Marissa Corea & Scott Crockatt from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. // logo with illustrations by AlfredoCreates.com/Icons & Creative Stall from the Noun Project

Nathan Woolridge and Ricardo-Andres Garcia take a look at two sides of Alberta's new minimum wage, talking to server Marissa Corea & Scott Crockatt from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. // logo with illustrations by AlfredoCreates.com/Icons & Creative Stall from the Noun Project

Bill Atwood and Halen Kooper look at the economic and environmental impact of Alberta’s carbon tax. Interviews: Ryan Johnson, VP at Baytex Energy Corp., and Israel Dunmade, Environmental Science professor at Mount Royal University.

Bill Atwood and Halen Kooper look at the economic and environmental impact of Alberta’s carbon tax. Interviews: Ryan Johnson, VP at Baytex Energy Corp., and Israel Dunmade, Environmental Science professor at Mount Royal University.