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Weekends with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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Weekends with Ben O’Hara Byrne will showcase Ben’s signature curiosity, good humour, and love for great Canadian stories - whenever you're listening. Learn new things, hear surprising perspectives, and head into your day with fresh stories to talk about. Ben O’Hara Byrne brings decades of experience in journalism, broadcast, and connecting with people to the microphone. Throughout his career, he’s... more

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Guest: Cheryl Shultz, butterfly scientist, Washington State University

Guest: Greg Mitchell, research scientist, Environment and Climate Change Canada

Guest: Mark Critch, comedian, actor, writer, author of  Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For

Guest: Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

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Cheryl Shultz
Butterfly scientist at Washington State University
Washington State University
Episode: How trackers could help monarch butterflies survive and thrive
Mark Critch
Comedian, actor, and bestselling author
Creator and star of Son of Critch, cast member of This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Episode: Comedian and author Mark Critch delivers an unapologetic look at what makes Canada worth fighting for
Katerina Schultz
Canadian freelance journalist based in Mexico who covers cartel violence, host of Borderland Dispatches
Episode: How Ryan Wedding became a drug kingpin - Why's the PM so testy? - Rise in transit violence - Trump vs. Venezuela
Ben Roswell
Former ambassador to Venezuela and consultant with Catalyze4
Episode: How Ryan Wedding became a drug kingpin - Why's the PM so testy? - Rise in transit violence - Trump vs. Venezuela
John Herrmann
Tech columnist at New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: Investments in Artificial Intelligence are driving US GDP growth, what happens if the bubble bursts?
Derek Schulman
Musician and music executive, former member of Gentle Giant, and author of "Giant Steps"
Episode: He recorded at Abbey Road, toured with Black Sabbath and signed Bon Jovi, meet the musician turned music exec with a ton of great stories to tell
Luke Goldstein
Investigative reporter at The Lever
The Lever
Episode: Barred from livestreaming your own kid playing hockey: Welcome to private equity's takeover of youth sports
Alex Cuba
Cuban-Canadian recording artist and Grammy winner
Episode: Grammy-award winning Alex Cuba returns with his most personal album yet
Patrick Shannon
Haida filmmaker from Skiddinget focusing on basketball culture
Indigenous filmmaker
Episode: How the Haida found hoops and made basketball their own

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Ben O'Hara-Byrne
Host known for his curiosity and engaging storytelling, bringing a wealth of experience from journalism and broadcasting to the conversation.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Why aren’t there any current podcasts?

    Why aren’t there any current podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Boho_Incorporated
    Canada7 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    Nice to hear more in-depth interviews on current events and the days news. More informative than the sound bites we get from newscasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fly rod fumbler
    Canada4 years ago

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How Ryan Wedding became a drug kingpin - Why's the PM so testy? - Rise in transit violence - Trump vs. Venezuela
Q: How do you clamp down on the violence seen on transit systems?
Addressing the violence requires acknowledging it's usually a small number of repeat offenders, and cities are trying different strategies, including increased enforcement and social service connections.
How Ryan Wedding became a drug kingpin - Why's the PM so testy? - Rise in transit violence - Trump vs. Venezuela
Q: What's the state of these trade talks? What might we see in Washington this week?
Negotiations have effectively been frozen, with the Prime Minister struggling to secure a meeting with Trump, and the Americans have made it clear they want to focus on bringing automobile production back to the U.S.
How Ryan Wedding became a drug kingpin - Why's the PM so testy? - Rise in transit violence - Trump vs. Venezuela
Q: How do you go from Olympic snowboarder to something like that being compared to El Chapo Guzmán?
There's a $15 million bounty on his head, but he was a master of making connections and willing to do anything to climb to the top, becoming one of the most violent traffickers in organized crime.
Cummings on Guess Who Reunion - Olympian turned drug lord - Federal NDP rebuilding - Highly skilled immigrants moving on
Q: Why is Canada struggling to retain highly educated immigrants?
Daniel Bernhardt suggests that Canada needs to recognize the invaluable contributions of immigrants to the economy and ensure opportunities for them immediately to prevent them from leaving.
Cummings on Guess Who Reunion - Olympian turned drug lord - Federal NDP rebuilding - Highly skilled immigrants moving on
Q: What are your thoughts on the new budget presented?
Heather MacPherson criticizes the budget for being conservative and not providing adequate support to Canadians, stressing the need for a progressive alternative.

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The content is characterized by a blend of insightful interviews and engaging stories that touch on various aspects of Canadian culture, politics, and history. Noteworthy themes include pressing societal issues, reflections on the past through personal narratives, and explorations of national pride, such as significant Canadian figures and events—along with lighter topics like food culture. A distinct aspect is the focus on both serious newsworthy events and lighter subjects, which allows for a nuanced understanding of contemporary themes. This mix is likely to resonate with listeners who appreciate depth and diversity in discussions.

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1. Cheryl Shultz
2. Mark Critch
3. Katerina Schultz
4. Ben Roswell
5. John Herrmann
6. Derek Schulman
7. Luke Goldstein
8. Alex Cuba

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