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In this powerful episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian Crombie sits down with Rose Barroso — luxury real estate executive, custom home builder, and author of the forthcoming memoir Indestructible: Transforming Survival into Success. Born in Portugal and raised in Toronto, Rose grew up facing abandonment, abuse, and instability. In this deeply moving conversation, she shares how confronting trauma became the foundation of her resilience and leadership — allowing her to rise and succeed in two of the most male-dominated industries. Rose opens up about breaking generational cycles of abuse, reclaiming her voice, and transforming pain into purpose. This episode is an honest exploration of healing, strength, and what it truly means to be indestructible. A must-listen for anyone navigating adversity, personal growth, or leadership through lived experience.

In this special two-part episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian Crombie explores one of the most urgent challenges facing Canada today: why a country rich in scientific talent and discovery continues to struggle with innovation, productivity, and economic growth. Part one features Dr. Peter Singer, Special Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization and co-founder of Grand Challenges Canada. Dr. Singer examines Canada's long-standing failure to commercialize its world-class research — from mRNA breakthroughs to life-changing pharmaceuticals — and outlines the policy, funding, and cultural changes needed to turn discovery into domestic prosperity. In part two, Brian is joined by Neil Seeman, author, educator, and CEO of Sutherland House Experts, who tackles the human side of innovation. Neil explains why culture, collaboration, risk-taking, and authentic connection matter as much as capital and policy — and why Canada must rethink how it nurtures talent, entrepreneurship, and creative courage if it wants to compete globally. Together, Singer and Seeman present a complete picture of Canada's innovation challenge — and a roadmap for building an economy that rewards bold ideas, keeps talent at home, and turns potential into progress.

This week with Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner: Have Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays started to really suck? Why do some men get offended when you won't drink booze with them? Is the term "Electric Boogaloo" now forbidden? What will Netflix's takeover of Warner Brothers mean for TV and movies? Plus, Liana spends a week making guys blush and Ed may be transforming into a cat.

Brian Crombie speaks with Steven Charlap, founder of Medome.AI, about how artificial intelligence can put patients back at the centre of healthcare. Born from personal tragedy, Medome.AI is designed to improve diagnostic accuracy, strengthen doctor–patient conversations, and help patients arrive informed and prepared — without replacing physicians. A timely conversation on preventive care, patient empowerment, and what the future of healthcare can look like when technology supports, rather than replaces, human connection.

Norm Murray sits down with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko for a wide-ranging conversation on what's been happening across the ward over the past month. They discuss key local issues, community updates, and what residents can expect as the city heads into the holiday season. The discussion also looks ahead to the 2026 Mississauga City Budget, exploring priorities, challenges, and what it could mean for neighbourhoods across the city.

Chris McKee wraps up everything that happened at the Grant Thornton Invitational which is a mixed event featuring LPGA and PGA Tour players paired together. You'll hear audio from the likes of Nelly Korda, Brooke Henderson, Wyndham Clark and more.McKee also discussed how 2 Canadians earned their PGA Tour cards at Q-School and then McKee is joined by Elton Law of the owner Shotgun Golf in Toronto to discuss simulators.

Brian Crombie is joined by Dr. Anna Wilkinson, a family physician with a special interest in oncology and an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, for a timely and evidence-based conversation about prostate cancer screening — and why current approaches may need to change. Dr. Wilkinson bridges primary care and oncology, studying how screening guidelines translate into real-world outcomes. In this episode, she explains why prostate cancer screening today looks very different than it did decades ago, and why outdated assumptions may be contributing to rising rates of advanced, incurable disease.Topics discussed include:

Brian Crombie is joined by Mario Lefebvre, one of Canada's most experienced economists, for a candid discussion on the biggest risk to Canada's economic future — and it isn't tariffs. With 35 years of experience, including senior roles at the Bank of Canada, Conference Board of Canada, Ivanhoé Cambridge, and now Aviseo Conseil, Mario explains how low productivity, weak business investment, and an uncompetitive tax environment are quietly undermining Canada's economy more than trade disputes or deficits. In this episode, they explore:

Brian Crombie is joined by Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, one of Canada's foremost voices on energy policy, pipelines, Indigenous relations, and resource development. Central to the national discussion on Canada's new Pipeline MOU, Heather breaks down why it's a major political and economic talking point. In this episode, Heather explores:

Chris McKee recaps everything that happened at the Australian Open where Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen stole the show by edging past Cameron Smith. McKee plays audio from the winner along with Rory McIlory and several Aussie stars. McKee then recaps Tiger Woods' state of the union address at the Hero World Challenge and closes by discussing Brooks Koepka's possible exit from LIV. 

Brian Crombie welcomes Devon Cranson, Founder and President of Cranson Capital, one of Toronto's leading real estate private equity and exempt market dealers. Having raised over $300 million from accredited investors and serving on 27 active development projects worth more than $3 billion across Ontario, Devon shares his insights on the future of housing in the region. In this episode, Devon explains:

Brian Crombie is joined by Olga Donchenko who is a luxury real estate professional with Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes. She sold her first home at just 18, and since then has built a career spanning over 20 years, helping everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned developers. With a master's in Economics from the University of Toronto and a background consulting for the Ministry of Health, she brings a unique financial perspective to real estate.Beyond the numbers, what drives Olga is making a lasting impact—many of her clients have become lifelong friends. Today, she's not only here as a trusted voice in Toronto real estate, but also as a speaker at the upcoming MOMbition event, where she'll share her talk on “Perfection is the Enemy.”

Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner tackle Toronto's politically-charged renaming of Dundas Square, the downfall of DEI at the hands of the loudest voices on the Left, and the strange new wave of people boycotting thinking itself. They also dig into why everything costs so g*damn much these days—and the tragic tale of an 80-something VTR repairman who “fixed” Ed's perfectly fine machines, jeopardizing the digitization of hours of MuchMusic history.

Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner dive into a mix of bizarre and thought-provoking topics, debating the (obvious, to Ed) dangers of an AI apocalypse, taste-testing oddities like breast milk-flavoured ice cream and Heinz ketchup smoothies, tackling the problem with the term "Asperger's Syndrome," and taking on trolls. It's a wild ride through weird news and sharp commentary you won't want to miss.

Chris McKee wraps up everything from LIV Dallas where Patrick Reed earned his first ever LIV title plus McKee discusses the Rocket Classic in Detroit with Aldrich Potgieter getting his first win.McKee also goes into detail about Collin Morikawa picking a battle with the media and more. 

Norm Murray is joined by Stephen Dasko, Councillor for Ward 1, City of Mississauga, to celebrate Canada Day on air! They'll talk about what's happening around the city, what you can expect for the celebrations, and reflect on the true meaning of being Canadian.

Chris McKee wraps up everything that happened at the Travelers with Keegan Bradley's win and Tommy Fleetwood's collapse. McKee also goes into detail about Wyndham Clark's apology for vandalising Oakmont and Russell Henley's self-assessed penalty stroke that cost him an opportunity to win and more. 

Chris McKee wraps up JJ Spaun's magical win at the US Open with audio from Spaun as well as other key players including Tyrrell Hatton, Sam Burns, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and more. McKee also takes a deep dive into Rory McIlroy's bizarre week at Oakmont which included several club tosses and admission he didn't want to be there and plenty more.

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Dr. Alice Sinia. Dr. Sinia is responsible for the management of the Orkin Canada Quality Assurance Laboratory located in the GTA. She shares some tips on how you can protect your pets, and yourself, from ticks and mosquitos.

Brian interviews John J. Kirton. John is director of the G7 Research Group, G20 Research Group and the Global Health Diplomacy Program, and co-director of the BRICS Research Group, all under the umbrella of the Global Governance Program based at Trinity College in the University of Toronto. A professor emeritus of political science, he has taught Canadian foreign policy, global governance and international relations. The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta was a successful event where leaders demonstrated strong cooperation despite Donald Trump's early departure, with significant progress made on various issues including tariffs, wildfires, AI advancements, and support for Ukraine. Professor John Kirton highlighted the summit's broad impact and new rules established to prevent foreign interference among G7 countries, while noting that Russia's suspension from the group in 2014 was based on democratic actions rather than Trudeau's influence. The discussion concluded with optimism about the G7's commitment to supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining democratic nations and strengthening economic and military capabilities against global conflicts.

In this episode, Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner pay tribute to the recently deceased Muchmusic personality and Electric Circus host Juliette Powell, talk about deceitful rice cakes, dollar store electronics, phony Muchmusic Leftists, American Christians removing that pesky Christ from Christianity, Flintstone vitamins, Heterosexual Pride Month and what really bothers some people about LGBTQ+ Pride Month and the best American sitcom currently on streaming.

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain interviews Nicole Arruda of the Canadian Animal Blood Bank. Plus, a story about hats in the wild!

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Brit Griffin, author of The Winterman Trilogy, as well as an upcoming novel, The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien. Plus, he speaks with Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party leader.

Chris McKee wraps up everything that happened at the RBC Canadian Open with Ryan Fox winning as well as Rory McIlroy's comments post PGA Championship. McKee also wraps up all things LIV Golf with Joaquin Niemann winning LIV Virginia as well as a quick preview of the US Open at Oakmont upcoming and more. 

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the history of animal welfare — from early domestication to modern advocacy — tracing how society's relationship with animals has evolved over time. Then, Bill dives into the significance of Bill 21, a proposal aimed at creating a protected Food Belt in Ontario, safeguarding farmland, and ensuring long-term food security for the province.

Brian interviews Saad Baig. Saad is a Director in StrategyCorp's Public Affairs group. He currently provides strategic advice to clients navigating government relations challenges in a variety of sectors including housing, infrastructure, land use planning, gaming, manufacturing, and professional regulation. Saad served as a senior advisor to cabinet ministers in the Government of Ontario including Minister of Finance, economic development, and international trade and infrastructure policy. Saad Baig talks about where we do a Political Roundup of Mississauga, GTA, Ontario and Canada politics. 

Chris McKee is joined by LIV Golf and Fox Sports broadcaster Jerry Foltz for an interview to chat all things LIV as well as the women's US Open and more.  McKee also wraps up Scottie Scheffler winning The Memorial along with discussing Maja Stark winning the women's US Open at Erin Hills and more.

Host Chris McKee wraps up Ben Griffin's win at the Charles Schwab Challenge as well as discussing the fallout from Scottie Scheffler's comments about LIV Golf. McKee also takes a look back at the life and career of Grayson Murray who sadly passed away one year ago this week.

This episode - Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner talk about a lot of stuff. Just listen.

Hosts Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick discuss ways to keep your dog safe and healthy during Spring and Summer 2025.

Brian interviews Donna Besel. Donna is the author of “The Unravelling” a brave, riveting telling of the destruction caused by sexual assault within a family, and the physical, psychological, emotional, financial, and legal tolls survivors often shoulder. It's the antithesis of why a wedding should be memorable. In 1992, at a sister's nuptials, Donna Besel's family members discovered that their father, Jock Tod, had molested their youngest sister. After this disclosure, the other five sisters admitted their father had assaulted them when they were younger and had been doing so for years. Despite there being enough evidence to charge their father, the lengthy prosecution rocked Besel's family and deeply divided their small rural community. Donna Besel offers an honest portrayal of the years-long police process from disclosure to prosecution that offers readers greater insight into the challenges victims face and the remarkable strength and resilience required to obtain some measure of justice.To wrap up the show, Brian shares an interview he recently had with Julia Vellucci for "Voices Behind the Mic", a special program which recently aired on Sauga 960 AM.

Brian interviews Journalist Kathleen Lippa. Kathleen has written "Arctic Predator: The Crimes of Edward Horne Against Children in Canada's North". After years of research, Kathleen has written about the shocking crimes of trusted teacher Ed Horne who wrought lasting damage on Inuit communities in Canada's Arctic. In the 1970s, a young schoolteacher from British Columbia was becoming the darling of the Northwest Territories education department with his dynamic teaching style. He was learning to speak the local language, Inuktitut, something few outsiders did. He also claimed to be Indigenous — a claim that would later prove to be false. In truth, Edward Horne was a pedophile who sexually abused his male students.To wrap up the show, Brian shares an interview he recently had with Julia Vellucci for "Voices Behind the Mic", a special program which recently aired on Sauga 960 AM.

Brian interviews John Ruffolo. John is Founder & Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. He says: now that 6 months of elections (US, Ontario, Canada) are now over, I don't know about you, but I am exhausted. I would hope that the post-election ranting and cheer-leading end so we could get down to business with what really matters to Canada. Like I have repeatedly said many times, the shenanigans in the White House are a distraction and red herring for Canada. So, let's focus in on what we can control. Canada needs to focus its energy on supporting entrepreneurs to unleash them to help bring Canada back on track and lead us through a rocky period what will ideally be a path for a longer term sustainable and prosperous future where Canada controls its own destiny. We need to build or rebuild critical industries and have sovereignty over them including data, communications, energy, food, health, and defense. We will have to rely less on imports and substitute where we can with domestic players. We will need to diversify our markets in which we export to and whether you like it or not, the US will remain a very large part of the puzzle.

Chris McKee wraps up Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance to win the 2025 PGA Championship as well as detailing Jon Rahm's final round collapse on Sunday along with discussing Rory's weird week at Quail Hollow and more.

Brian interviews George Minakakis. George is the Founder and CEO of Inception Retail Group Inc., an advisory firm serving consumer-facing businesses across industries, from traditional retail to healthcare. George Minakakis helps senior executives craft next-generation strategies, foster innovation, and develop their organizations into Human - AI First Companies. In addition to leading the firm, George Minakakis is the author of four books, keynote speaker and a prolific commenter on and writer about current events. George Minakakis talks about Canada's relationship with the US, how trade and our tariff situation is upending the economy more than companies and people are prepared for, how Daniele Smith is harming Alberta and Canada, how AI will change everything and how people and companies need to respond to all that is going on.

Brian welcomes on two guests.Tim Welsh is author of "Ley Lines". This book is a fascinating exploration around the mythos of the gold rush and southern Canada's— and the world's—fascination with the North. Set in the waning days of the Klondike Gold Rush, Ley Lines begins in the mythical boom town of Sawdust City, Yukon Territory. Luckless prospector Steve Ladle has accepted an unusual job offer: accompany a local con artist to the unconquered top of a nearby mountain. There, the duo finds a seven-foot human ear, floating in a halo of light. This mysterious discovery briefly upends Sawdust City's fading fortunes, attracting a crowd of gawkers and acolytes, while inadvertently setting in motion a series of events that brings about the town's ruin.Then, he speaks with George Matuvi, author of "The War as I Saw It". George brings us into the world of a young boy living through a war he doesn't understand. As violence drives his family from their home in the mountains to the streets of Zimbabwe's towns and then cities, the author shares his family's story with honesty, composure and a touch of humour. Interspersed within this tale of flight, hardship and the eventual return to rebuild, Matuvi shares stories of his life as a child, from making soccer balls out of discarded plastic bags to the tales his father told around the fire at night, adding depth and joy to his portrait of a family struggling with displacement. "The War as I Saw It" is not a tragedy, though there were many tragedies during the war, it is a story of love, of strength in difficulty and of the ingenuity of one family as they cope with forces beyond their control.

Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner talk about the real reason some people hate DEI, honest Mother's Day cards for lousy mothers, crappy customer service, the problem with private health care and other things far too numerous to keep track of.

Brian interviews Jeff Mahon. Jeff is Director of StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory. He is also an Executive in Residence at the Canada West Foundation. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Director at Global Affairs Canada's China Division, was Nunavut's Chief Negotiator for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement negotiations, and ran his own import and export brokerage company. Jeff Mahon talks about Canada's relationship with China. Given trade issues, human rights concerns, and the potential for issues between China and Taiwan, and the charged atmosphere between the US and China, this is a very topical issue. We discuss several articles he has written about Canada as we are reckoning with big changes in the world.

Brian interviews James Cairns. James is a professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies, Law and Social Justice at Wilfrid Laurier University, where his courses and research focus on political theory and social movements. Drawing on social research, pop culture and literature, as well as on his experience as an activist, father and teacher, James Cairns explores the ecological crisis, Trump's return to power amid the so-called crisis of democracy, his own struggle with addiction and other moments of truth facing us today. In a series of insightful essays that move deftly between personal, theoretical and historical approaches he considers not only what makes something a crisis, but also how to navigate the effect of these destabilizing times on ourselves, on our families and on the world. James Cairns talks about his book: "In Crisis, On Crisis" which is about how we deal with the personal and society crises in our life.

Brian interviews Paula Manuel. A Registered Nurse for 40 years, Paula Manuel has cared for children from 23 weeks (premature infants) to 104 years old. She is a resource on how to optimize the well-being of nurses. Paula has been a direct care clinician, award winning leader and recognized by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario for an Award of Merit, lifetime achievement, and a few days ago excellence in lifelong advocacy for her colleagues, patients, and communities in the nursing profession. This week it's nursing week and Paula shares her experiences.

Brian interviews Jacqueline Murray. Jacqueline is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Guelph, Adjunct Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto and a Fellow of St Michael's College (UofT). Her career has been devoted to teaching students about the Middle Ages, researching the impact of ecclesiastical teachings on values, ideas and everyday medieval people. She is also a public historian who speaks and writes about why the Middle Ages matter to our 21st-century society. We discuss the election of the new pope just one week ago including some of the medieval background of papal election and conclaves that underlie what we have all been watching avidly. We also discuss the new pope and what this conclave and his papal name might suggest as we go forward.

This episode, Ed the Sock and Liana Kerzner talk about the new Pope, the Hamburglar Crime Family and other dark tales from McDonaldland, the weird French cartoon Barbapapa, why season 2 of The Last of Us is better than the video game it was based on and various other topics of no real consequence.

Brian replays a show with his mom, Flora Crombie, about Mother's Day art.

Brian interviews Kelly Harris. Kelly is Principal of Toronto-based Kensington Strategies, specializing in communications and government relations. A reporter by trade he has worked across Canada, In British Columbia in the former Gordon Campbell BC Liberal Government he served in several roles. In Ontario he was part of the Ontario PC Opposition under Tim Hudak. We discuss:- The single most important thing about this election didn't even happen during the election, no not Trump, Chrystia Freeland and Justin Trudeau stepping down- The Four Nations Cup, the fulcrum of Canadian pride, under attack by an American president's trade war and the outpouring of Canadian pride when we beat the US at our game- Mark Carney's better resume then everyone else on the stage combined- Lack of a believable pivot from Pierre Poilievre, so much so that the campaign didn't start to come back until they started hiding him.And much more.

Brian interviews Josh Matlow. Josh is a lifelong resident of Midtown Toronto and has represented Toronto St Paul's since 2010. Prior to his role as Councillor, he served as co-director of Earthroots, a leading environmental organization, where he championed the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine. As a former school trustee and a dedicated community advocate, Josh has a strong track record of fighting for residents' needs. He has championed initiatives such as expanding green energy options, improving access to quality education and affordable housing, and advocating for enhanced community safety. Josh Matlow talks about his political career, city issues, tax increases, development fees, the housing crisis, transit investments, and much much more.

Chris McKee wraps up Scottie Scheffler's record setting performance at the CJ Cup Bryson Nelson where destroyed the field by eight strokes for his first win of 2025. McKee also goes into detail discussing Bryson DeChambeau winning LIV Korea as well as playing some audio of Rory McIlroy's appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show.

Brian starts the show with his agenda for the Trump meeting as Canada's new PM Mark Carney meets with President Trump.Then he interviews Benjamin Hoy. Benjamin is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan and author of “A Line of Blood and Dirt: Creating the Canada-United States Border across Indigenous Lands”, which showcases how regional conflicts, political reorganization, and social upheaval created the Canada–US border and remade the communities who lived in its shadows. He has published on a wide range of topics including Indigenous history, borderlands, game-based learning, Indigenous representations in board games, and extradition policy. Benjamin Hoy talks about the history of the Canada US-Border (is it artificial?).Finally, Margarita Machura discusses Nursing Week and a big event to celebrate nurses Thursday night.

Brian interviews Phillip Millar. As a former Combat Officer, Phillip brings a refreshing approach to legal services. Phillip does not shy away from conflict as he has a Masters in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and is skilled at fixing problems and winning in high-stakes scenarios. Phillip Millar talks about his provocative article “How to Lose by Playing Not to Lose - Playing It Safe Cost Pierre Poilievre the Election and Canada a Future”. Millar says: “In today's media landscape, real leaders show up, take risks, and speak to the people, unfiltered. This isn't just a political post-mortem; it's a warning for any leader or CEO clinging to a playbook that no longer works. Strategy matters. Adaptability matters more. Read why this election was lost long before the ballots were cast.”

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Toronto Sun Journalist Brad Hunter discusses an actor playing a variety of roles in Hamas' Hollywood. Wayne Black, author of "School Insecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators on School Security, Protecting Your Children, and Fostering a Safe Learning Environment. ", has an update on the active shooter manhunt in Maine after the mass casualty event. Plus, this week's LimRiddle.Our feature interview for today is Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr. Should the COVID-19 vaccine be pulled from the market? Mississauga Steelheads road play-by-play commentator Mike Karafilidis previews the upcoming weekend action for the first place Trout. And then "There's Something Happening Here!" with Greg Carrasco.

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Harrison Faulkner, host of "Ratio'd" and "Fake News Friday" for True North has more on Canada legalizing MAID for drug addicts. Franco Terrazzano and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation are keeping an eye on your money. "In Defense of Women" with Mia Ashton, where we discuss an American Academy of pediatrics named in a bombshell detransitioner lawsuit.Our feature interview for today is Brandon J. Weichert. Brandon is a geopolitical analyst, and author of "The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy". He says Iranians have infiltrated the Biden administration. Plus, Senior Correspondent for The National Telegraph Wyatt Claypool discusses rumours of Liberal MPs crossing the floor, and new polling which shows the Conservatives are crushing the Liberals.