No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
Episodes
248 episodes
Journalism, Democracy, and Free Speech with Peter Menzies
Former publisher and broadcast regulator Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense to catch us up on the latest media controversies and the misuse of the phrase "protecting democracy."
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MiniPod: Canadian Agriculture Update with Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois
A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.
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The Political Landscape and Public Mindset with Darrell Bricker
A quick scan of the political landscape and the public mindset with Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker on this week's No Nonsense
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The No Nonsense Political Panel Reconvene on the Eve of the Return to Parliament with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson
Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.
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Protecting Online Free Speech with Dr. Emily Laidlaw
This week on No Nonsense, Dr. Emily Laidlaw on striking a balance between consumer protection and protecting free speech online. Can governments be a fair arbiter?
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Policy Advisor Robert Asselin on the State of the Canadian Economy
The Liberal government promises it will now start to stem the flow of foreign workers - but is it too little too late? Former Liberal advisor Robert Asselin says regrettably, yes.
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The Latest Space Updates with Elizabeth Howell
Should we worry about space junk falling from Saskatchewan skies? Why are we building a rocket ship launch pad in Nova Scotia? What would it take to build a human settlement on the moon, or even Mars? Who’s winning the space race, China or the ...
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A Survey of Canadian Energy Sector Policies with Gary Mar
No Nonsense is back from a summer break with Gary Mar and a survey of the policies and politics impacting the Canadian energy sector and the environment.
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The American Class Divide with Batya Ungar-Sargon
How are American policies and politics dividing and disparaging the working class? Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on how it will impact the U.S. election.
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A Lifetime in the Canadian Armed Forces with General Wayne Eyre
According to General Wayne Eyre, our world has changed more in the last decade than the last 50 years. Why he is troubled by the state of our military's preparedness on this week’s No Nonsense.
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The State of Canadian Defence with Andrew Leslie
With two live wars, dozens of civil wars, and genocides underway, why is Canada trying to cut defence spending? Former Commander of the Army Andrew Leslie weighs in.
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Who is the Real Pierre Poilievre with Andrew Lawton
The unconventional origin story of a young political leader - biographer Andrew Lawton on the surprising life of Pierre Poilievre.
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The Prime Minister's Turbulent Reign with Stephen Maher
In the wake of a significant by-election loss, we talk with Stephen Maher, the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” on No Nonsense.
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Governing in Troubled Times with Paul Wells
Paul Wells, author of “Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times” joins us on No Nonsense with his view on what the Liberal by-election loss means for the PM.
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The Latest Political Polling Data with Darrell Bricker
The latest data shows that 68% of voters think that Justin Trudeau should resign. Darrell Bricker explains what Canadians are looking for in a new leader.
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The West's Response to Ukraine with Marcus Kolga
The political winds are shifting across Europe and elections in the West may change support for Ukraine. Is it a war that’s winnable? Marcus Kolga on the state-of-play
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US Politics State of Play with Clifford Young
The battle lines are long drawn in the U S. election campaign. Can anything change hearts and minds? Clifford Young on how he thinks it will play out.
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The Millennial Panel with Derek Fildebrandt, Jennifer Laewetz, and J.J. McCullough
The millennial view on politics, the economy, and culture wars with Derek Fildebrandt, Jennifer Laewetz, and J.J. McCullough on this week’s No Nonsense.
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The New Normal with Jeff Rubin
What does a “Map of the New Normal” look like? Author Jeff Rubin discusses the impact of inflation, war, and sanctions on the world as we know it.
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Chinese Foreign Interference with Sam Cooper
From casinos to condos, investigative journalist Sam Cooper explains Canada’s ties to foreign organized crime and foreign interference in our politics and businesses.
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The Current Global Stage with Walter Russell Mead
In the world of diplomacy, the truth is often blurred by the smoke and mirrors. Walter Russell Mead explains why words matter but actions count in the Middle East.
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Foreign Interference, the Federal Budget, and Other Headlines with Tasha Kheiriddin, Mark Norman, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston
Trump on trial, universities on fire, foreign interference in Canadian elections, and a budget with unprecedented debt. Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on No Nonsense.
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The 2024 Canadian Federal Budget with Bill Robson and Sylvain Charlebois
The Canadian government pays 65 billion tax dollars a year on interest payments, more than the country spends on healthcare! Much more than we spend on the military and no relief from the carbon tax for the agri-food sector. Bill Robson,&nbs...
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