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The Homestretch | Feb 28, 2013 | 6:15

Tom Flanagan reaction

The professor, political strategist and media commentator said some things about child pornography he now says he regrets. Doug Dirks, host of the Homestretch, talks to Shael Gelfand, the principal with the Calgary public relations firm Peak Communicators, one of its specialties is crisis communications and issues management.

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The Homestretch - Vietnam and the disabledJan 7, 2013 | 7:06The Homestretch Vietnam and the disabled Audio
The Homestretch Vietnam and the disabled Jan 7, 2013 | 7:06After a visit to the country four years ago, Laverne Bissky is returning to Vietnam to help children and families with disabilities. She's set up an organization called No Ordinary Journey.
The Homestretch - NBA star Darryl DawkinsJun 11, 2013 | 6:56The Homestretch NBA star Darryl Dawkins Audio
The Homestretch NBA star Darryl Dawkins Jun 11, 2013 | 6:56The former player is in town for an event honouring local philanthropist and basketball coach Jack Balaban.
The Homestretch - Sextrade 101May 30, 2013 | 10:03The Homestretch Sextrade 101 Audio
The Homestretch Sextrade 101 May 30, 2013 | 10:03Natasha Falle talks about how she broke free from the sex trade. She is the founder and director of Sextrade101, which helps victims of prostitution get out.
The Homestretch - Anti-bullyingJun 3, 2013 | 6:09The Homestretch Anti-bullying Audio
The Homestretch Anti-bullying Jun 3, 2013 | 6:09The Homestretch's Chris dela Torre speaks with Judi Fairholm of the Red Cross about a new anti-bullying program.
The Homestretch - Mosquito explosionJun 13, 2013 | 2:57The Homestretch Mosquito explosion Audio
The Homestretch Mosquito explosion Jun 13, 2013 | 2:57Jenny Howe and Doug Dirks of the Homestretch talk about the swarms of mosquitoes in our city and what is being done to control them.
The Homestretch - Calgarian concerned about events in TurkeyJun 11, 2013 | 6:45The Homestretch Calgarian concerned about events in Turkey Audio
The Homestretch Calgarian concerned about events in Turkey Jun 11, 2013 | 6:45Police moved in on protesters in Taksim Square in Istanbul today. Doug Dirks talks to Didem Erman who is originally from Izmir about the situation.
The Homestretch - AHS board firedJun 12, 2013 | 8:01The Homestretch AHS board fired Audio
The Homestretch AHS board fired Jun 12, 2013 | 8:01Doug Dirks talks to Alberta's Health Minister Fred Horne about his decision to fire the entire Alberta Health Services board.
The Homestretch - Legend Has ItJun 10, 2013 | 8:27The Homestretch Legend Has It Audio
The Homestretch Legend Has It Jun 10, 2013 | 8:27Calgary improviser and theatre director Rebecca Northan is developing an improvised play where each night of the show, an audience member is selected to play the hero.
The Homestretch - Waterton National ParkJun 17, 2013 | 6:30The Homestretch Waterton National Park Audio
The Homestretch Waterton National Park Jun 17, 2013 | 6:30Brian Keating is visiting this World Heritage Site and he's been seeing plenty of wildlife.
The Homestretch - The MinimalistsJun 10, 2013 | 7:46The Homestretch The Minimalists Audio
The Homestretch The Minimalists Jun 10, 2013 | 7:46Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus gave up their big houses, fancy cars and six-figure incomes to live more simply. They've written a best-selling book called Live a Meaningful Life.
The Homestretch - Fibromyalgia guidelinesMay 6, 2013 | 7:00The Homestretch Fibromyalgia guidelines Audio
The Homestretch Fibromyalgia guidelines May 6, 2013 | 7:00Canadian researchers are publishing guidelines for the care and treatment of people who have fibromyalgia. Dr. John Pereira is a physician at the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre.
The Homestretch - Osteoarthritis diagnostic toolJun 12, 2013 | 8:15The Homestretch Osteoarthritis diagnostic tool Audio
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The Homestretch Medical mistakes Jun 14, 2013 | 7:58Dr. Brian Goldman was in Calgary today speaking to medical professionals about some of the difficulties facing doctors when they make mistakes.
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