Best CHQR / Curiouscast Podcasts (2023)

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd premieres on History Channel 1:31:30

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Ottawa reaches a deal with Google on Online News Act Guest: Blayne Haggert, CIGI senior fellow and associate professor of political science U.S. criminal indictment alleges Indian government plot to carry out multiple assassinations across North America Guest: Michael Kugelman, director of the Wilson Center's South Asia Institute The UnBelievable w…

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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Unpacking the Real Sources of Rising Food Prices; Sagging Sales of Electric Vehicles; Three in four want Trudeau to go; Media & AI 48:32

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Today's guests: Werner Antweiller, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia where he holds the Chair in International Trade Policy Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst Sean Simpson, Senior V.P. with Ipsos John Affleck, Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn Sta…

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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One man’s 3,400 km Odyssey from Lake Erie to the Arctic 1:33:09

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BC RCMP issue sextortion warning after 12-year-old’s suicide Guest: Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Dogs sickened with mysterious, potentially fatal illness in several U.S. states, what should Canadian pet owners know? (15:35) Guest: Danny Joffe, Vice President, Medical Operations, VCA Canada Animal Hospitals China’s mystery i…

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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Alberta invokes the Sovereignty Act: What it means and why now 33:25

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Today's guests: Andrew Leach, professor of economics and law, University of Alberta / Author - "Between Doom & Denial" Rick Bell, Calgary Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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The Drive

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"The Last of Us" boosts Alberta's economy 5:56

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Mark Ham, Alberta Film Commissioner with guest host Jock WilsonBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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Vancouver’s Cobie Smulders is back for season two as sleuth Emily Land in Mistletoe Murders 1:34:10

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Bad news and personal finances: Why Canadians are angrier than ever (1:37) Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer, Pollara Strategic Insights How to better manage your anger (15:54) Guest: Julie Christiansen, psychotherapist, author of upcoming book “The Rise of Rage” Fake AI-generated writers publishing articles at Sports Illustrated (31:55) Gu…

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More Than Money

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Why Seniors are Staying Home for Longer 36:46

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Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali as they talk to Amanda Ku, Seniors Real Estate Specialist with CIR Realty, about how more seniors are choosing to age at home and what that means for the housing market. Also on the show, Larry Mathieson, CEO of Unison for Generations 50+, talks about what higher interest rates mean for seniors struggling to af…

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Sunday Night Health Show

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How can vaccines prevent cancer? 52:56

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We are talking about how vaccines can prevent cancer, new cervical screening, testosterone, new FDA approved med for erectile dysfunction, vaccines for adults over age 65 and what is active dying Guest: Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host…

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Roy Green Show

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Roy Green Show w/Guest Host Arlene Bynon, Nov 26: Phil Gurski, Intelligence Leaks, Two Michaels, Niagara Explosion. - Jacob Magid, Hostage Exchange in Israel. - Prof. Anna Shternshis, Antisemitism in TO ... 47:57

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Today's Podcast: Security/Intelligence risks and leaks, interference in Canadian elections, the two Michaels, and where Canada stands after the explosion in Niagara. Guest: Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. A brief pause in the Israel/Hamas conflict sees hostages taken on October 7th returned. Jacob Magid, the T…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Phi Gurski, Intelligence Risks and Leaks, the Two Michaels, Explosion in Niagara 16:34

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Security/Intelligence risks and leaks, interference in Canadian elections, the two Michaels, and where Canada stands after the explosion in Niagara. Guest: Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Jacob Magid, Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange in Israel 8:42

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A brief pause in the Israel/Hamas conflict sees hostages taken on October 7th returned. Jacob Magid, the Times of Israel's U.S. bureau chief discusses the circumstances of the exchange, and it's potential effects in the ongoing war. Jacob Magid, The Times of Israel's US bureau chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Prof. Anna Shternshis, The Rise of Antisemitism in Toronto Amid the Israel-Gaza War 9:41

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As war rages in the Middle East, it's impact is felt on our own streets. Professor Anna Shternshis discusses the rise of antisemitism in Toronto amid the Israel-Gaza War. Guest: Professor Anna Shternshis, director of The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 36: Mayor Jim Diodati, Explosion on the Rainbow Bridge 15:17

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A car exploded on the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday. While investigations eventually ruled out terrorism, it was a bracing afternoon for Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati. He shares his first-hand account of that day, including his worry that he may have had a "Come From Away" situation on his hands. Guest: Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati. Learn more a…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Ferry de Kerkchove, Israeli Hostages Released 8:25

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More on the release of the Israeli hostages. What have they gone through? What does this exchange mean in the context of the wider conflict? Guest: Ferry de Kerkchove, is a Fellow of the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute and a Senior Fellow in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa Learn more …

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Bryan Passifume, This Week in Canadian Politics 18:03

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We take a look at this week's political happenings with Bryan Passifiume. Guest: Bryan Passifiume, National Post reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 26: Goldy Hyder, A Look at the Fall Fiscal Update. 16:58

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A look at the fall fiscal update with Goldy Hyder. Guest: Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Roy Green Show

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Roy Green Show Podcast, Nov 15: Israel Amb. Iddo Moed, Truce & Hostage Release. – Carol Todd on Durham police sting. – Fmr Amb. Vivian Bercovici on the Hamas Hostage Crisis. – IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker ... 44:20

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Today’s podcast: Israel's Ambassador to Canada speaks to the four day truce/pause in Israel's war with Hamas and the hostage release. - Also the unabated anti semitism displayed openly in Canada, as well as the IPSOS poll for Global News showing large numbers of Canadians want Canada to adopt a neutral position in the war. Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel …

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Israel Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed. Truce and hostage release. 15:06

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Israel's Ambassador to Canada speaks to the four day truce/pause in Israel's war with Hamas and the hostage release. - Also the unabated anti semitism displayed openly in Canada, as well as the IPSOS poll for Global News showing large numbers of Canadians want Canada to adopt a neutral position in the war. Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel Ambassador to Can…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Carol Todd. Amanda's mother on Durham police sting of online child stalkers. 9:35

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Durham Regional Police in Ontario placed an online ad offering sex with minors. In four days 6,678 clicks. Five individuals arrested and charged with child luring offences. Exactly what Carol Todd has been internationally warning about since her daughter Amanda committed suicide after being sexually lured/threatened/blackmailed online by Aydin Cobi…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker. Canadians favour neutrality? 12:59

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National IPSOS poll for Global News. The predominant view among Canadians is Canada should be neutral re the Israel-Hamas war. - That and additional questions concerning Canadian public opinion/choices/concerns. Are Canadians still listening to, the current federal government and its proclamations/direction? The Economic Update? Climate change? Hou…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Fmr Amb. Vivian Bercovici on the Hamas Hostage Crisis, and Atrocities in the Israel-Hamas War 8:56

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Hostage release by Hamas has begun as part of the four-day halt in fighting between Israel and Hamas. Among the hostages very young children. Who knows what Hamas will have done to those children while being held hostage? We do know they committed atrocities toward Israeli children on October 7. Guest has harsh comments directed toward the Internat…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Prof Eric Kam Analyzes the Federal Fiscal Update, Housing, Inflation, and the Future of Interest Rates 17:46

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The federal fiscal update of Tuesday continues to add views/opinions and critiques. From housing, to inflation, government spending and more. Meanwhile the BOC Governor suggests we may have seen the last in the current spate of interest rate hikes. Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad …

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Garry Clement's Undercover Odyssey and the Dark World of Organized Crime in Canada 14:04

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34 year RCMP veteran Garry Clement's book: 'Under Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP'. Clement's experience includes investigating the Chinese Communist Party's infiltration of Canada, as well as his time as Director of the RCMP's Proceeds of Crime program and being an undercover operator in some of the higherst organized…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 25: Beauties and the Beast. Catherine, Linda and Michelle lay down the gauntlet. 14:24

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Perhaps our final installment for 2023 of RGS Beauties and the Beast segments: - Agree/disagree with my 'X' post today: Today (Nov25) is International Day for Prevention of Violence Against Women. If you're in public cheering brutal rapes and murders of women in Israel October 7, don't ever challenge the release into society of mass rapist/murderer…

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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Joshua Kutryk will become the fourth Canadian astronaut to take part on an extended mission to the International Space Station 1:22:21

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Joshua Kutryk will become the fourth Canadian astronaut to take part on an extended mission to the International Space Station (1:49) Guest: Joshua Kutryk, Canadian Astronaut The New Reality: The AI future (15:26) Guest: Mike Drolet, Global National Toronto Correspondent Teaching veterans to code (23:49) Guest: Jeff Mussan, Executive Director, Codi…

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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First Israeli hostages released; Canada's enormous housing challenge 34:12

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Today's guests: Dr. Dotan Rousso, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) course leader in Philosophy. Former Legal Advisor at the Israeli Parliament and Criminal Prosecutor in Israel. Craig Alexander, former chief economist at Deloitte Canada, the Conference Board of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank. Now, the president of Alexander Economi…

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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As 50 hostages held by Hamas are set to be released, a former Iran hostage shares his story 1:39:19

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What will the temporary truce in Gaza mean for the conflict? (1:40) Guest: Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel and Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto As 50 hostages held by Hamas are set to be released, a former Iran hostage shares his story (14:29) Guest: Barry Rosen, an American former …

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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"The Mosaic Effect" - Ina Mitchell & Scott McGregor 16:11

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Toda's guests: Scott McGregor, former military and RCMP intelligence official Ina Mitchell, B.C.-based journalist and filmmaker The pair are co-authors of the new book “The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party started a Hybrid War in America's Backyard” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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Preventing a Criminal Record from Becoming Automatic Ticket to Unemployment After Prison 10:38

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Author Renze Nauta who leads Cardus research on work and economic issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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An all-star lineup including Tom Cochrane announced for Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert in Toronto in May 1:33:06

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Fiery crash at Niagara border kills 2, alarming Ottawa and Washington (1:46) Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, author of Security. Cooperation. Governance.: The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox Ex-RCMP intelligence officer Cameron Ort…

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Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

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JFK & conspiracy theories; Israel-Hamas hostage deal; Rethinking Canada's role in the world; "The Ballad of Caveman Bill" 53:44

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Today's guests: Michel Jacques Gagné -Author of the Aristotle Foundation’s new fact sheet, “Conspiracies: When are they likely true—or false?”, author of a book debunking JFK assassination conspiracy theories, and a lecturer in the Humanities department of Champlain College Saint-Lambert in Montreal, Quebec. Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice Presi…

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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New Westminster makes good on trip contestant lost on The Price is Right 1:32:54

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Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of captives on both sides Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science and University of Toronto Fall Economic Update: Affordable Housing Guest: Ray Sullivan, Executive Director, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association Pain relief part two: The ev…

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A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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Dealing with chronic pain and its impacts 1:36:34

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Why Canada is in desperate need of a spending plan and fiscal discipline Guest: Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada Why Ottawa needs a better plan to curb spending Guest: Robert Shepherd, professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University A Little More Pain Relief - Dealing with chronic pain and its im…

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Sunday Night Health Show

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How does one recover from trauma? 37:05

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We are talking about one man’s journey back from trauma, abuse, depression and drugs. Are you ready to deal with your aging parents, specifically home care? A new variant of COVID-19? When will it end? And how true to yourself are you? Guest: Corey Preston - Mental health advocate & trauma recovery coach with 6+ years of experience with vulnerable …

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Roy Green Show

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Roy Green Show Podcast Nov 19: Eli Beer, What Was Encountered Oct 7 in Israel, Dr. Bobby Shayegan, Movember, Prostate Health, Scott Newark, Criminal Court and SCC decisions, Vivian Bercovici, Fmr Cdn Ambassador ... 1:02:30

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Today's podcast: Eli Beer is founder of United Hatzalah in Israel. United Hatzalah is a national volunteers first responder organization which before 7a.m. on October 7 began receiving more than 200 calls per hour from frantic Israelis describing the horrors being committed by Hamas. Eli Beer and Hatzalah volunteers began racing across the country …

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Eli Beer. Founder of United Hatzalah volunteer Israel paramedics organization. What they encountered Oct 7 17:52

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Eli Beer is founder of United Hatzalah in Israel. United Hatzalah is a national volunteers first responder organization which before 7a.m. on October 7 began receiving more than 200 calls per hour from frantic Israelis describing the horrors being committed by Hamas. Eli Beer and Hatzalah volunteers began racing across the country alternately tryin…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Dr. Bobby Shayegan. St Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton. Movember, men's prostate health issues. 13:36

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Movember, 2023. Men's health month in Canada, as men grow mustaches and (hopefully) contribute some $$ to research and developments for maximum treatment/cure of prostate cancer. What men and their partners/families must be aware of as prostate issues can and do move very slowly before they become stage 4 cancer threats to life. Guest: Dr. Bobby Sh…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Scott Newark Fmr AB prosecutor: Criminal court and SCC decisions 17:49

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Justice in Canada developments: The Supreme Court will not hear appeals of four Canadians (possibly/likely former members of ISIS) in the custody of Kurdish forces calling for Canada's assistance to bring them home. One individual is Jack Letts, who never really lived in Canada, but his father is Canadian and the family lives in the U.K. British go…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Vivian Bercovici Fmr Cdn Ambassador to Israel. Hamas war and Trudeau - Netanyahu Tensions 15:30

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Is Israel just days away from a hostage deal with Hamas? - A testy response on social media (Twitter) from Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at Justin Trudeau. - The war between Israel and Hamas - Anti Semitism in Canada. Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel. Resident of Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Ron Foxcroft, Order of Canada Member and Accomplished Sports Official, Explaining the Importance of the Grey Cup Game to Canadians 10:28

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Grey Cup 2023 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Montreal Alouettes. The memories of a great Canadian and supporter of the CFL/Grey Cup. Guest: Ron Foxcroft. Order of Canada, Chairman FOX40 Industries Hamilton and rated be Referee magazine as one of the top 52 sports officials of all time worldwide. Refereed 1976 Summer Olym…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Tim O’Shei, Writer Buffalo News, What the heck is Happening with the Buffalo Bills so far this Season? 6:48

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Staying with football, but with the NFL and one team the focus. What is going on with the Buffalo Bills? Super Bowl favourites with many prognosticators and oddsmakers, the Bills 5-5 record suggests they will have a difficult time even making the playoffs. One of the most passionate, loud and loyal NFL fan bases is going out of its metaphoric colle…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 19: Tom Korski, Blacklock’s Reporter, How Badly did Ottawa Misfire this Past Week? 18:04

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Another week in the grip of Ottawa's administration of Canada and Canadians interests. How badly did the worst of it misfire this past week? Guest: Tom Korski. Executive Editor, Blacklock's Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Roy Green Show

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Roy Green Show Podcast Nov 18: Yves Giroux, Carbon tax & EV battery Production, Andrew Enns, VP Leger. Trudeau Liberals Dropping More, Kelly Hrudey, Cdn NHL teams & Season Starts, Don Edwards, Parent's ... 57:00

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Today's podcast: Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux released two reports: Costing Support for EV Battery Manufacturing. PBO estimates the total cost of government support (subsidies) for EV battery manufacturing by Northvolt, Volkswagen and Stellantis-LGES to be $43.6 billion, $5.8 billion higher than the murky federal/ON/QC governments estim…

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Roy Green Show

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Nov 18: Parl Budget Officer Yves Giroux. Carbon Tax & EV Battery Production Subsidies 13:55

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Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux released two reports: Costing Support for EV Battery Manufacturing. PBO estimates the total cost of government support (subsidies) for EV battery manufacturing by Northvolt, Volkswagen and Stellantis-LGES to be $43.6 billion, $5.8 billion higher than the murky federal/ON/QC governments estimated costs of $37…

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