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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: Michael Connelly, bestselling author of the Harry Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer and Renee Ballard series

Guest: David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data

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Ben O'Hara-Byrne
Host with extensive background in journalism and broadcasting, known for connecting with audiences through informative storytelling and humor.

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Boho_Incorporated
    Canada8 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
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    fly rod fumbler
    Canada4 years ago

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How a start in crime reporting inspired bestselling novelist Michael Connelly to create his remarkable cast of characters
Q: How involved were you in the casting of Bosch for the TV series?
He discusses the casting process, highlighting that while the actor may not physically match his vision, they embodied Bosch's internal characteristics, which was crucial for the adaptation.
How a start in crime reporting inspired bestselling novelist Michael Connelly to create his remarkable cast of characters
Q: What inspired you to create Bosch?
Connelly shares that Bosch draws inspiration from both fictional detectives and real-life homicide sergeants he knew, specifically a sergeant from Fort Lauderdale PD.
How a start in crime reporting inspired bestselling novelist Michael Connelly to create his remarkable cast of characters
Q: You started off as a crime reporter; how did that affect your writing?
Connelly explains that his background as a crime reporter allowed him to interact with real detectives, influencing the realistic portrayal of his characters and the journalistic style in his novels.
The Bondi Beach attack a reminder of that the ISIS threat remains
Q: Where do you think this leaves us in the grand scheme?
Shortland highlights the delicacy of the aftermath of attacks and the potential psychological effects they can have on inspiring further incidents, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of follow-on threats.
The Bondi Beach attack a reminder of that the ISIS threat remains
Q: What have you made so far of the information that's come out about the radicalization of this father and son?
Neil Shortland discusses interesting aspects of the radicalization process, mentioning that the son was previously investigated and how that relates to the ongoing challenges in monitoring and assessing threats.

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