Episodes

  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1304 - Liberal Leadership Race with Dennis Mills

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1304 - Liberal Leadership Race with Dennis Mills
    Jan 31 2025
    Brian interviews Dennis Mills. Dennis is a former politician elected from Toronto-Danforth for 16 years as MP, worked in Pierre Trudeau’s PMO office and has been involved in Liberal politics and campaigns his whole life. He also was and is a successful businessman. Dennis Mills talks tonight about the Liberal leadership campaign and his endorsement of Chrystia Freeland and why. We also discuss the other candidates, campaigns, elections, tariffs and Trump.
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    52 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1303 - “Against the People: How Ford Nation Is Dismantling Ontario” with Bryan Evans and Mario Rio

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1303 - “Against the People: How Ford Nation Is Dismantling Ontario” with Bryan Evans and Mario Rio
    Jan 30 2025
    Brian speaks with Bryan Evans and Maria Rio.

    Bryan Evans is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University, and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Ontario office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

    Maria Rio is the CEO of Further Together Fundraising. She has over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit sector, advocates for systemic change.

    Bryan Evans and Maria Rio talk about their book “Against the People: How Ford Nation Is Dismantling Ontario”.

    Brian interviews them, but will remain neutral in this election and will interview people on all sides.
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    51 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1302 - “It’s time to make the Liberal Party liberal again” with Eric Lombardi

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1302 - “It’s time to make the Liberal Party liberal again” with Eric Lombardi
    Jan 29 2025
    Brian interviews Eric Lombardi. Eric stands at the forefront of urban development and advocacy as the founder and president of More Neighbours Toronto, a volunteer organization committed to ending the housing crisis. Professionally, he specializes in strategy management consulting in the finance and technology sectors. Eric Lombardi talks about his article “It’s time to make the Liberal Party liberal again”.
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    52 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1301 - Dr. Ruby Dhalla on her Candidacy for the Federal Liberal Party

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1301 - Dr. Ruby Dhalla on her Candidacy for the Federal Liberal Party
    Jan 28 2025
    Brian interviews Dr Ruby Dhalla. Ruby is a Canadian politician, businesswoman, and former Member of Parliament (MP). She was first elected in 2004 and served three terms as a Liberal MP, representing the riding of Brampton—Springdale in Ontario. During her time in office, Dr Dhalla was known for her advocacy on issues such as immigration, health care, and women's rights. Since 2011, Dr Dhalla has transitioned into the business world, specifically focusing on the hospitality industry, where she has successfully managed and led a hotel business. Her career reflects her ability to balance public service with entrepreneurship. Dr Ruby Dhalla talks about her candidacy for leader of the Liberal Party.
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    52 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1300 - “Find your Genius” with Leanne Monaghan

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1300 - “Find your Genius” with Leanne Monaghan
    Jan 25 2025
    Brian interviews Leanne Monaghan. Leanne has defeated cancer, mitigated problems like thyroid, menopausal issues and she personally knows how hard aging can be physically, mentally and emotionally. Determined to overcome cancer, she supported conventional medicine with a healthy living approach. She's embraced clean eating, hydrotherapy, intermittent fasting and exercise to support her recovery. She was raised in a family with alcoholism, mental illness, is a sexual abuse surviver, and has had to deal with the repercussions firsthand. Through her life's journey Leanne wants to help others with her message of mindset, tapping into intuition and how to nourish and move your body for personal well-being. Leanne talks about “Find your Genius”.
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    53 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1299 - Political Situation in Canada with Sheila Copps

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1299 - Political Situation in Canada with Sheila Copps
    Jan 24 2025
    Brian interviews Sheila Copps. Sheila is a prominent Canadian politician and public figure who served as deputy prime minister in Jean Chrétien's Liberal government. Known for her dynamic and outspoken nature, she was a key member of the "Rat Pack," a group of young, energetic Liberal MPs who gained notoriety in the 1980s for their sharp criticisms of the opposition. Over the course of her political career, Copps represented her constituents as both a Member of Parliament (MP) and a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), demonstrating her commitment to public service at both federal and provincial levels. Sheila Copps talks about the Political situation in Canada today.
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    52 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1298 - Liberal Leadership Contest, Trump's Tariffs, & More with George Smitherman

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1298 - Liberal Leadership Contest, Trump's Tariffs, & More with George Smitherman
    Jan 23 2025
    Brian interviews George Smitherman. George is a former Canadian politician and broadcaster. He represented the provincial riding of Toronto Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1999 to 2010, when he resigned to contest the mayoralty of Toronto in the 2010 municipal election. He is is one of Canada’s most distinctive and impactful politicians in the past decades. George Smitherman will talk about the Liberal Leadership contest, Trump tariffs and Canada.
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    50 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1297 - Alberta's and Canada's Responses to Donald Trump's Tariff Threats

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1297 - Alberta's and Canada's Responses to Donald Trump's Tariff Threats
    Jan 22 2025
    Brian interviews Heather Exner-Pirot. Heather is the Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada, and a Research Advisor to the Indigenous Resource Network. Heather Exner-Pirot talks about Alberta and Canada’s different responses to Trump tariffs. Listen to a poignant debate on energy, trade, infrastructure and environmental policy in Canada today in response to Trump.
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    51 mins