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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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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.
Dec 15, 2012 | 48:29The House F-35s and CNOOC-Nexen takeover dominate the last week of Parliament AudioThe House F-35s and CNOOC-Nexen takeover dominate the last week of Parliament Dec 15, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks back at an eventful few days on Parliament Hill -- from the F-35 file to the aftermath of the CNOOC-Nexen takerover approval -- with the leader of the Official Opposition, Tom Mulcair, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. We also hear from the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, following the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
Dec 15, 2012 | 2:41The House Listen to Evan Solomon's House essay: Canadians shaken by Connecticut school shooting AudioThe House Listen to Evan Solomon's House essay: Canadians shaken by Connecticut school shooting Dec 15, 2012 | 2:41Evan Solomon, host of CBC Radio's The House, reflects on the Friday shooting in Newtown, Conn. on Friday, in his weekly radio essay as heard on Dec. 15, 2012.
Dec 15, 2012 | 4:48The House Dec.15, 2012 | Listen to Kady O'Malley on CBC Radio's The House AudioThe House Dec.15, 2012 | Listen to Kady O'Malley on CBC Radio's The House Dec 15, 2012 | 4:48In a ruling that has been described as both a "mild scolding" and a "ringing message" to the government, House of Commons Speaker Andrew Scheer said this speaker will not, "make decisions based on who is in control of the House."
Dec 8, 2012 | 48:29The House Paradis explains the approval of the CNOOC-Nexen takeover AudioThe House Paradis explains the approval of the CNOOC-Nexen takeover Dec 8, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, after the federal government gives two foreign takeovers the green light, Evan Solomon asks Industry Minister Christian Paradis to explain what the CNOOC and Petronas decisions mean. Then the NDP Energy and Natural Resources critic, Peter Julian, tells us why the decision is 'irresponsible'. Reports of an upcoming audit report into the projected cost of the F-35 fighter jets created waves on Parliament Hill this week. Joining us to discuss this is the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence, Chris Alexander. While the government has given the green light to two foreign takeovers, the Canada - EU trade deal still hasn't been finalized. Negotiations over what’s being billed as the biggest trade deal since NAFTA are still underway. International Trade Minister Ed Fast and NDP critic Don Davies join us to discuss. Finally, Quebec MP Marc Garneau is here to tell you why he would be a better leader of the federal Liberal Party than Justin Trudeau.
Dec 8, 2012 | 2:53The House Listen to Evan Solomon's House essay: Holiday harmony AudioThe House Listen to Evan Solomon's House essay: Holiday harmony Dec 8, 2012 | 2:53Evan Solomon, host of CBC Radio's The House, reflects on the tempers that flared inside the House of Commons over the second omnibus budget bill, in his weekly radio essay as heard on Dec. 8, 2012.
Dec 1, 2012 | 48:29The House In-depth interview with Justin Trudeau AudioThe House In-depth interview with Justin Trudeau Dec 1, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau for his first national broadcast interview since he announced his candidacy. Emmanuelle Latraverse, the Ottawa bureau chief for Radio-Canada and host of "Les Coulisses du Pouvoir.", and Rob Russo, the Ottawa bureau chief for the Canadian Press, join us to dissect the Trudeau candidacy. With the world watching the United Nations' General Assembly on Thursday, 138 countries voted to recognize the Paliestinian Authority as a non-member observer state -- an upgrade from its previous non-member observer status. Nine countries voted against the resolution, including Canada. What impact will Canada’s vote have on the region? We talk to Michael Bell, a former Canadian ambassador to Jordan, Egypt, and Israel. Finally, Kady O'Malley looks at a private member's bill that received a lot of attention on Parliament Hill this week.
Dec 1, 2012 | 48:29The House In-depth interview with Justin Trudeau AudioThe House In-depth interview with Justin Trudeau Dec 1, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau for his first national broadcast interview since he announced his candidacy. Emmanuelle Latraverse, the Ottawa bureau chief for Radio-Canada and host of "Les Coulisses du Pouvoir.", and Rob Russo, the Ottawa bureau chief for the Canadian Press, join us to dissect the Trudeau candidacy. With the world watching the United Nations' General Assembly on Thursday, 138 countries voted to recognize the Paliestinian Authority as a non-member observer state -- an upgrade from its previous non-member observer status. Nine countries voted against the resolution, including Canada. What impact will Canada’s vote have on the region? We talk to Michael Bell, a former Canadian ambassador to Jordan, Egypt, and Israel. Finally, Kady O'Malley looks at a private member's bill that received a lot of attention on Parliament Hill this week.
Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29The House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'goes through Alberta' AudioThe House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'goes through Alberta' Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the controversy surrounding comments by Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau about Alberta. He also predicts what will happen in Monday's hotly contested by-election in Calgary Centre. Then, former U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell discusses the aftermath of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Finally, Kady O'Malley is in to discuss the procedural showdown over the government's second omnibus budget implementation bill.
Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29The House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'travels through Alberta' AudioThe House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'travels through Alberta' Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the controversy surrounding comments by Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau about Alberta. He also predicts what will happen in Monday's hotly contested by-election in Calgary Centre. Then, former U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell discusses the aftermath of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Finally, Kady O'Malley is in to discuss the procedural showdown over the government's second omnibus budget implementation bill.
Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29The House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'travels through Alberta' AudioThe House Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister 'travels through Alberta' Nov 24, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the controversy surrounding comments by Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau about Alberta. He also predicts what will happen in Monday's hotly contested by-election in Calgary Centre. Then, former U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell discusses the aftermath of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Finally, Kady O'Malley is in to discuss the procedural showdown over the government's second omnibus budget implementation bill.
Nov 24, 2012 | 10:15The House Listen to Clagary mayor Naheed Nenshi on CBC Radio's The House AudioThe House Listen to Clagary mayor Naheed Nenshi on CBC Radio's The House Nov 24, 2012 | 10:15Calgary's outspoken Mayor Naheed Nenshi says that while Justin Trudeau's apology was "good," the road to becoming prime minister "travels through Alberta," in an interview airing on CBC Radio's The House.
Nov 24, 2012 | 10:15The House Listen to Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi on CBC Radio's The House AudioThe House Listen to Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi on CBC Radio's The House Nov 24, 2012 | 10:15Calgary's outspoken Mayor Naheed Nenshi says that while Justin Trudeau's apology was "good," the road to becoming prime minister "travels through Alberta," in an interview on CBC Radio's The House.
Nov 17, 2012 | 48:29The House Chinese Ambassador argues espionage concerns amount to 'Cold War mentality' AudioThe House Chinese Ambassador argues espionage concerns amount to 'Cold War mentality' Nov 17, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, with a new generation of leaders now in charge of his country, China's Ambassador to Canada, Zhang Junsai, joins Evan Solomon for a rare interview to discuss his new president's vision, how it might affect Canada, the controversial CNOOC-Nexen deal, and what he makes of espionage concerns when it comes to China. Then, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter explains why Prime Minister Stephen Harper won't be joining the country's first ministers next week in Halifax to talk about the economy. Minister of State for Finance Ted Menzies joins us to outline why the federal government had to change its fiscal outlook and push back its deficit-elimination target by one year, and postpone the election promises that were tied to the return to a balanced budget. Finally, Martha Hall Findlay explains why she wants to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and what distinguishes her from the early favourite, Justin Trudeau.
Nov 17, 2012 | 10:54The House Listen to Evan Solomon's interview with China's Ambassador to Canada Zhang Junsai AudioThe House Listen to Evan Solomon's interview with China's Ambassador to Canada Zhang Junsai Nov 17, 2012 | 10:54China's Ambassador to Canada Zhang Junsai says Chinese firms are not involved in foreign espionage and challenges anyone who says otherwise to produce evidence to the contrary or "shut up," in an interview airing on CBC Radio's The House.