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- The push to get a Canadian soldier the highest military honour
Thursday, November 11th 2021
A campaign is underway to honour a Canadian veteran with the country's highest military medal for his actions in Afghanistan 15 years ago. Jesse Larochelle saved a platoon of his comrades outside Kandahar but his heroics took a horrible, physical and emotional toll on him. Senior National Post features writer Joe O'Connor joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what happened in October 2006 when Jesse Larochelle saved his fellow soldiers and the push to see him given the Canadian Victoria Cross. Background reading: Ghosts of Afghanistan: The story of a Canadian war hero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Who is Manitoba's next premier? Depends on who you ask
Tuesday, November 9th 2021
Heather Stefanson is the first woman to be premier in the history of Manitoba, after winning the Progressive Conservative leadership race after the departure of Brian Pallister. But her victory is being challenged by runner-up Shelly Glover, who says there were irregularities in the vote and she is the rightful premier. Winnipeg Sun columnist Josh Aldrich joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss some of the problems with the leadership vote, why Glover feels she has won, and what Stefanson’s first priorities will be as premier. Background reading: Two people think they're the rightful premier of Manitoba, and the PCs have themselves to blame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- What can we expect from Canada's new cabinet?
Thursday, November 4th 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his newest cabinet last week, and there were some new faces in prominent positions, and some surprise demotions. Melanie Joly and Anita Anand were among a number of women promoted to senior positions, while embattled Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Mark Garneau were among key demotions as the Liberals get set to return to the House of Commons in a few weeks. Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post columnist and principal with Navigator LTD, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what we can expect from this cabinet in terms of priorities, how this sets the Liberals up for the next election, and how the cabinet signals who could be in the running to eventually replace Justin Trudeau. Further reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: Trudeau is already setting up the next election with a Big Government cabinet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- How the culture of hockey needs to change to protect players from abuse
Wednesday, November 3rd 2021
The hockey world has been rocked by allegations that the Chicago Blackhawks failed to adequately address the sexual assault of a player by a video coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup season. Former first-round draft pick Kyle Beach revealed himself to be the player at the centre of a lawsuit against the club and an internal investigation launched by the team. National Post sports columnist Scott Stinson joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the details of the investigation, who has been held accountable, and how the culture of hockey needs to change to protect players from abuse. Background reading: Scott Stinson: The Chicago Blackhawks scandal is another indictment of the culture of hockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- What sparked the dispute within Rogers?
Thursday, October 28th 2021
Rogers is perhaps best known from your cellphone bill or the radio station you listen to, or its role as part owners of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. But at the heart of it is a family, one that is engaged in a fight over the future of one of Canada’s biggest telecommunications firms. Barbara Shecter, a business correspondent for the Financial Post and National Post joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what sparked the dispute within Rogers, what’s at stake for the company, and why this fight is headed to court. Background reading: Rogers rift takes new twist as both family factions claim control of the board What the Rogers boardroom drama means for investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices