en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/thenational/about/correspondents/rexmurphy/ http://www.cbc.ca/thenational/includes/images/podcast_tile/rex-podcast.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/thenational/about/correspondents/rexmurphy/ Love him or hate him, Rex gives his take on topics in the news, from pop culture to politics. CBC thenational@cbc.ca Copyright 2012 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved. thenational@cbc.ca no The National the national, rex murphy Love him or hate him, Rex gives his take on topics in the news, from pop culture to politics. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-show-052412.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Prince Charles and Camilla's royal Canadian tour, as well as his feelings about the rest of the royal family. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-show-052412.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Prince Charles and Camilla's royal Canadian tour, as well as his feelings about the rest of the royal family. Rex shares his thoughts on Prince Charles and Camilla's royal Canadian tour, as well as his feelings about the rest of the royal family. Rex Murphy, royal family, Prince Charles, Camilla, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Pippa Middleton, Queen Elizabeth, royals Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT 214 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-051712.mp4 Tom Mulcair is offering the most puzzling debut performance of any leader of the Opposition in recent times, says Rex. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-051712.mp4 Tom Mulcair is offering the most puzzling debut performance of any leader of the Opposition in recent times, says Rex. Tom Mulcair is offering the most puzzling debut performance of any leader of the Opposition in recent times, says Rex. Tom Mulcair, NDP, Western provinces, oilsands, Alison Redford, Alberta, British Columbia, Opposisiton Leader Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT 207 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-051012.mp4 NDP leader Tom Mulcair's remarks about the oilsands have been his biggest mistake since becoming a national leader, says Rex. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-051012.mp4 NDP leader Tom Mulcair's remarks about the oilsands have been his biggest mistake since becoming a national leader, says Rex. NDP leader Tom Mulcair's remarks about the oilsands have been his biggest mistake since becoming a national leader, says Rex. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Tom Mulcair, NDP, leader of the NDP, oilsands, oil, gas, Alberta Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT 214 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-050312.mp4 Rex Murphy on Conrad Black and whether or not he should return to Canada. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-050312.mp4 Rex Murphy on Conrad Black and whether or not he should return to Canada. Rex Murphy on Conrad Black and whether or not he should return to Canada. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Conrad Black, Lord Black Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT 232 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-041912.mp4 It shouldn’t take a university degree to realize that vandalism is not protest, says Rex Murphy. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-041912.mp4 It shouldn’t take a university degree to realize that vandalism is not protest, says Rex Murphy. It shouldn’t take a university degree to realize that vandalism is not protest, says Rex Murphy. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Quebec, Quebec student protest, tuition-fees, tuition-fee hike Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT 198 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-041212.mp4 Rex has hockey on his mind this week and he has some choice words for the Toronto Maple Leafs. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-041212.mp4 Rex has hockey on his mind this week and he has some choice words for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rex has hockey on his mind this week and he has some choice words for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Toronto Maple Leafs, Leafs, hockey, NHL, Brian Burke, Air Canada Centre, Stanley Cup Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT 192 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-040512.mp4 The F-35 controversy reveals a new definition of ministerial responsibility – it now means the ability to assign blame downwards, says Rex. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-040512.mp4 The F-35 controversy reveals a new definition of ministerial responsibility – it now means the ability to assign blame downwards, says Rex. The F-35 controversy reveals a new definition of ministerial responsibility – it now means the ability to assign blame downwards, says Rex. Rex Murphy, Point of View, F-35, F-35 fighter jets, auditor general, Stephen Harper, Peter MacKay, Minister of Defence Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT 216 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-032912.mp4 Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the federal budget. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-032912.mp4 Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the federal budget. Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the federal budget. Rex Murphy, Point of View, budget, federal budget, budget 2012, Jim Flaherty Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT 201 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-032212.mp4 Rex Murphy weighs in on the NDP leadership convention and asks whether the party can appeal to all regions of the country. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-032212.mp4 Rex Murphy weighs in on the NDP leadership convention and asks whether the party can appeal to all regions of the country. Rex Murphy weighs in on the NDP leadership convention and asks whether the party can appeal to all regions of the country. NDP, NDP Leadership Convention, Leader of the NDP, Jack Layton, Rex Murphy, Point of View, Canadian Politics Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT 209 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-030812.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Apple, and it's a bite the tech giant might not like. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-030812.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Apple, and it's a bite the tech giant might not like. Rex shares his thoughts on Apple, and it's a bite the tech giant might not like. Apple, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Steve Jobs, Rex Murphy Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST 207 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-030112.mp4 Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the robocall scandal. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-030112.mp4 Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the robocall scandal. Rex Murphy shares his thoughts on the robocall scandal. robocall, robocalls, robocall scandal, Pierre Poutine, election fraud Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST 222 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-021612-fixed.mp4 Rex once called Pierre Trudeau the "greatest Canadian ever," but he has some choice words about the recent musings of his eldest son, Justin. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-021612-fixed.mp4 Rex once called Pierre Trudeau the "greatest Canadian ever," but he has some choice words about the recent musings of his eldest son, Justin. Rex once called Pierre Trudeau the "greatest Canadian ever," but he has some choice words about the recent musings of his eldest son, Justin. Rex Murphy, Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, Quebec separation, Liberal Party Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 221 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-020812.mp4 To mark this year's Diamond Jubilee, Rex Murphy considers the accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth, arguing that she has successfully guided the British monarchy into a new millennium. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-020812.mp4 To mark this year's Diamond Jubilee, Rex Murphy considers the accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth, arguing that she has successfully guided the British monarchy into a new millennium. To mark this year's Diamond Jubilee, Rex Murphy considers the accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth, arguing that she has successfully guided the British monarchy into a new millennium. rex murphy, diamond jubilee, queen elizabeth, monarchy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 181 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-012612.mp4 Rex weighs in on the U.S. primaries. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-012612.mp4 Rex weighs in on the U.S. primaries. Rex weighs in on the U.S. primaries. Rex Murphy, U.S. Primaries, U.S. Election, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, Republican Party, Republicans, Ron Paul Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST 211 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-011912.mp4 Rex weighs in on the future of the Liberal Party. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-011912.mp4 Rex weighs in on the future of the Liberal Party. Rex weighs in on the future of the Liberal Party. Rex Murphy, Liberal Party, Bob Rae, Liberals, NDP, Liberal Leadership Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST 199 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-011212.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Ralph Klein and explains why the former Alberta premier deserves special recognition. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-011212.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on Ralph Klein and explains why the former Alberta premier deserves special recognition. Rex shares his thoughts on Ralph Klein and explains why the former Alberta premier deserves special recognition. Rex Murphy, Alberta, Ralph Klein, Peter Lougheed, Order of Canada Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST 212 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-010512.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on the Iowa caucuses. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-010512.mp4 Rex shares his thoughts on the Iowa caucuses. Rex shares his thoughts on the Iowa caucuses. Rex Murphy, Republican party, Iowa caucuses, U.S. Election 2012 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST 188 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-122111.mp4 Rex looks back on the news stories of 2011. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-122111.mp4 Rex looks back on the news stories of 2011. Rex looks back on the news stories of 2011. Rex Murphy, Point of View Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-120811.mp4 The Attawapiskat crisis has revealed how frigid and abrasive and suspicious the exchange between native leadership and Canadian authorities still is. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-120811.mp4 The Attawapiskat crisis has revealed how frigid and abrasive and suspicious the exchange between native leadership and Canadian authorities still is. The Attawapiskat crisis has revealed how frigid and abrasive and suspicious the exchange between native leadership and Canadian authorities still is. Rex Murphy, Attawapiskat, reserves, First Nations, residential schools Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST 246 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-120111.mp4 Rex comes to the defence of Canada's oil sands as the country faces scrutiny at a climate conference in Durban, South Africa. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-120111.mp4 Rex comes to the defence of Canada's oil sands as the country faces scrutiny at a climate conference in Durban, South Africa. Rex comes to the defence of Canada's oil sands as the country faces scrutiny at a climate conference in Durban, South Africa. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Oil Sands, Canadian Oil Sands, Durban, South Africa, Kyoto Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST 222 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-112411.mp4 Rex Murphy argues that the NDP leadership race is taking most of the party’s talent out of play, something the Liberals will use to their advantage. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-112411.mp4 Rex Murphy argues that the NDP leadership race is taking most of the party’s talent out of play, something the Liberals will use to their advantage. Rex Murphy argues that the NDP leadership race is taking most of the party’s talent out of play, something the Liberals will use to their advantage. Rex Murphy, Point of View, NDP, NDP leadership campaign, Liberals, Bob Rae Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST 174 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-111711.mp4 Rex Murphy weighs in on the idea of banning hard balls from the schoolyard. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-111711.mp4 Rex Murphy weighs in on the idea of banning hard balls from the schoolyard. Rex Murphy weighs in on the idea of banning hard balls from the schoolyard. Rex Murphy, hard ball ban, Earl Beatty Public School Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST 193 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-111011.mp4 Rex Murphy notes Remembrance Day and how regard is deepening for both Canadian veterans and soldiers now serving. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-111011.mp4 Rex Murphy notes Remembrance Day and how regard is deepening for both Canadian veterans and soldiers now serving. Rex Murphy notes Remembrance Day and how regard is deepening for both Canadian veterans and soldiers now serving. Rex Murphy, Remembrance Day, Veterans, Wilfred Owen, Soldiers Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST 209 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-110311.mp4 Rex Murphy is steamed over Tim Horton's decision to start offering lattes and cappuccinos along the lines of Starbucks. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-110311.mp4 Rex Murphy is steamed over Tim Horton's decision to start offering lattes and cappuccinos along the lines of Starbucks. Rex Murphy is steamed over Tim Horton's decision to start offering lattes and cappuccinos along the lines of Starbucks. Rex Murphy, Starbucks, Tim Horton's, coffee, coffee wars, lattes, cappuccinos Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT 216 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-100211.mp4 Rex offers his take on veteran journalist Andy Rooney, who is leaving 60 Minutes at the age of 92. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-100211.mp4 Rex offers his take on veteran journalist Andy Rooney, who is leaving 60 Minutes at the age of 92. Rex offers his take on veteran journalist Andy Rooney, who is leaving 60 Minutes at the age of 92. Andy Rooney, 60 Minutes, A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney, Rex Murphy Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT 215 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-092911.mp4 Rex calls Harper's naming of an Ottawa office building after a former prime minister "the Diefenbaker Renaissance". Will it catch on? http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-092911.mp4 Rex calls Harper's naming of an Ottawa office building after a former prime minister "the Diefenbaker Renaissance". Will it catch on? Rex calls Harper's naming of an Ottawa office building after a former prime minister "the Diefenbaker Renaissance". Will it catch on? John Diefenbaker, Robert Border, Davey Crockett, Joey Smallwood Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT 203 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-092211.mp4 Party members across the country seem to be sidelining the top Quebec NDP leadership candidate, Thomas Mulcair. Bad move, says Rex. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-092211.mp4 Party members across the country seem to be sidelining the top Quebec NDP leadership candidate, Thomas Mulcair. Bad move, says Rex. Party members across the country seem to be sidelining the top Quebec NDP leadership candidate, Thomas Mulcair. Bad move, says Rex. Rex Murphy, Point of View, NDP, leadership race, Thomas Mulcair Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT 217 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-091511.mp4 The tendency to run Canada like it was an extension of Harper Inc. will be very intense with a Conservative majority in the House, the NDP preoccupied, and the Liberals weak from their recent rout at the polls, says Rex. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-091511.mp4 The tendency to run Canada like it was an extension of Harper Inc. will be very intense with a Conservative majority in the House, the NDP preoccupied, and the Liberals weak from their recent rout at the polls, says Rex. The tendency to run Canada like it was an extension of Harper Inc. will be very intense with a Conservative majority in the House, the NDP preoccupied, and the Liberals weak from their recent rout at the polls, says Rex. Rex Murphy, Point of View, Canadian politics, Stephen Harper, Prime Minister, NDP, Liberals Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT 173 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-082211.mp4 Rex Murphy presents a tribute to the late Jack Layton. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp4/rexmurphy-082211.mp4 Rex Murphy presents a tribute to the late Jack Layton. Rex Murphy presents a tribute to the late Jack Layton. Jack Layton, NDP, New Democratic Party, Rex Murphy, Point of View Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT 182