- Sadistic killer Paul Bernardo denied parole or any form of release
Friday, November 29th 2024
Notorious killer Paul Bernardo faced the Parole Board of Canada for the third time this week. The man convicted of murdering three girls 30 years ago was again denied parole. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss Bernardo's parole hearing, the board's decision, and the victims' families' reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Randy Boissonnault has resigned from cabinet after weeks of mounting controversies
Monday, November 25th 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from Justin Trudeau's cabinet amid controversy over his business dealings and Indigenous identity claims. National Post’s Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his departure and what’s next for the Edmonton MP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The opioid crisis has a 'hidden' brain injury epidemic
Monday, October 21st 2024
For years, Canada has wrestled with an overdose crisis, with thousands of people succumbing to the deadly effects of toxic drugs like fentanyl. But there’s a second brewing crisis involving those who don’t die after overdosing. Ottawa Sun reporter Andrew Duffy joins the show to discuss the effects a non-fatal overdose can have on a person, how that may manifest in an already vulnerable population, and what stresses it puts on the health-care system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Why Conservatives are supporting an increase for old age pensions
Friday, October 11th 2024
In the wake of the NDP ending its agreement to keep the Trudeau government afloat, opposition parties have been jockeying for position as power brokers, trying to advance agendas to either stave off or force an election. The Bloc Quebecois has seized the opportunity on a couple of files, including a pricey increase to pension coverage supported by the NDP and the Conservatives. National Post political reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to discuss whether the Liberals will accept the wishes of the house, why the Conservatives voted in favour of this increase in spending, and whether it pushes us closer to an election this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- No clear frontrunner in upcoming B.C. election
Friday, October 4th 2024
B.C.’s election is shaping up to be unlike any in recent memory. The NDP is seeking re-election amid an affordability crisis and health care crunch, while facing renewed opposition after a merger between the former Liberals and the Conservative party. Vancouver Sun politics reporter Alec Lazenby joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the key issues in this campaign, the resurgence of the Conservatives under John Rustad, and whether any former B.C. Liberal MLAs could play spoiler as independent candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
