Feb 8, 2013 | 10:07Day 6 Brennan, drones, and war: a former drone operator speaks out AudioDay 6 Brennan, drones, and war: a former drone operator speaks out Feb 8, 2013 | 10:07For the last several years, the Obama administration has been nearly silent about the military drone program which targets militants overseas. This week, the legal justification for drones and their use against American citizens offshore was leaked to NBC news. John Brennan, one of the architects of the program, was questioned about drones at the confirmation hearing for his new position as head of the CIA on Thursday. Brent spoke to Brandon Bryant, a former drone operator with the US air force for more than five years, about the human aspect of drone warfare. We reached him in Billings, Montana.
Feb 2, 2013 | 51:43The House PBO warns that the system is broken AudioThe House PBO warns that the system is broken Feb 2, 2013 | 51:43This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, about the end of his term, and his relationship with the federal government. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has been a critic of the governments promotion of the Keystone XL pipeline, he stops by to tell us why. Then, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada, John Bennett, tells us why civil disobedience may be an option for opposing any new pipeline project, and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver gives us some government reaction to both of them. Finally, Toronto Star reporter Tonda McCharles and National Post columnist John Ivison look at Parliament's return.
Jan 26, 2013 | 48:29The House Ontario Liberals choose a new leader, Premier AudioThe House Ontario Liberals choose a new leader, Premier Jan 26, 2013 | 48:29This week, The House was at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention where delegates had gathered to vote for a new leader. What are the challenges ahead for Dalton McGuinty's successor? We hear from former Liberal Premier David Peterson, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, as well as opposition leaders Tim Hudak and Andea Horwath.
Jan 19, 2013 | 48:29The House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training AudioThe House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training Jan 19, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks at the operational readiness of the Canadian Forces. Retired General Andrew Leslie talks about the consequences of increased spending on things such as consultants, while cutting spending on training for soldiers. We also get reaction from the Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Lawson. Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, and Robert Ghiz, Premier of PEI, , explain a new deal among Canada's provinces and territories to purchase six widely-used generic drugs and save 100 million dollars in the process. Gary Doer, Canada's ambassador to the United States, looks forward to President Obama's inauguration on Monday. Finally, the CBC's Neil Sandell explores the concept of "social finance". We also speak to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley.
Jan 19, 2013 | 1:08:37The House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training (extended version) AudioThe House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training (extended version) Jan 19, 2013 | 1:08:37This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks at the operational readiness of the Canadian Forces. Retired General Andrew Leslie talks about the consequences of increased spending on things such as consultants, while cutting spending on training for soldiers. We also get reaction from the Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Lawson. Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, and Robert Ghiz, Premier of PEI, , explain a new deal among Canada's provinces and territories to purchase six widely-used generic drugs and save 100 million dollars in the process. Gary Doer, Canada's ambassador to the United States, looks forward to President Obama's inauguration on Monday. Finally, the CBC's Neil Sandell explores the concept of "social finance". We also speak to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley.
Jan 19, 2013 | 20:29The House Social Finance explained AudioThe House Social Finance explained Jan 19, 2013 | 20:29The CBC's Neil Sandell explains what "social finance" is, and where the concept comes from in Canada. Then, Human resources and Skills Development Minister, Diane Finley, explains how the federal government wants to use social finance to tackle certain social issues.
Jan 18, 2013 | 7:58Day 6 Sam Harris on "The Riddle of the Gun" AudioDay 6 Sam Harris on "The Riddle of the Gun" Jan 18, 2013 | 7:58This week, President Barack Obama announced his new gun law inititiatives. The move comes as the gun control debate has hit a fever pitch in the US. Brent spoke to Sam Harris about his controversial blog post, "The Riddle Of The Gun" in which he outlines his criticisms of both the NRA and gun control advocates. Harris is a gun-owner who sees himself as standing on "both sides of the debate." He's also a neuroscientist and the out-spoken atheist author of the bestsellers The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, and Free Will.
Jan 18, 2013 | 11:55Day 6 Are We The People petitions the junk food of democracy? AudioDay 6 Are We The People petitions the junk food of democracy? Jan 18, 2013 | 11:55Until this week, any petition on the White House's "We The People" site that crossed a threshold of 25,000 within 30 days would earn a response from the administration. Hence these responses to impeaching the president, the secession of Texas, deporting Piers Morgan, and building a Death Star. This week, the admin bumped the threshold to 100,000 signatures. But are electronic petitions really effective, or do they create a false sense of connection with government? Jeff Jarvis and Michael Weinberg hash it out.
Jan 12, 2013 | 48:29The House The House - January 12, 2013 AudioThe House The House - January 12, 2013 Jan 12, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon dissects the outcome of the meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo discusses what was accomplished at Friday's gathering, then we get the government's view with Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Evan also speaks with Derek Nepinak, Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to find out why he chose to boycott the meeting. Then, we look at the future of the Idle No More movement with spokesperson Pam Palmater. Then, the CBC's Chris Hall and Terry Milewski help us put all sides in perspective and explain what it all means politically.
Jan 5, 2013 | 48:29The House Grand Chief Louttit calls Harper recognizing the need for dialogue 'a victory' AudioThe House Grand Chief Louttit calls Harper recognizing the need for dialogue 'a victory' Jan 5, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks forward to next week's meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council, Stan Louttit, discusses his expectations for Friday's gathering, whether the meeting will put an end to Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike, and what he thinks of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan.
Then, Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, explains the government's approach to the meeting and what he hopes will be accomplished.
Finally, Julian Fantino, the Minister of International Cooperation, explains what some critics have described as a major philosophical shift in how Canada's foreign aid dollars are distributed.
Dec 29, 2012 | 48:29The House The House - 2012 political quiz! AudioThe House The House - 2012 political quiz! Dec 29, 2012 | 48:29The CBC's National Affairs editor Chris Hall, CBC political blogger and House contributor Kady O'Malley, and PostMedia columnist and a long-time member of the CBC's popular At Issue panel on The National, Andrew Coyne, join us for our annual political quiz.
Dec 22, 2012 | 48:29The House The House - 2012 Political Highlights AudioThe House The House - 2012 Political Highlights Dec 22, 2012 | 48:29This week, The House explores the growing tensions between First Nations and the federal government, and recaps the top political moments of 2012 with Tonda McCharles, parliamentary reporter for the Toronto Star, and John Ivison, a political columnist for the National Post.
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