Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
What is at the core of political identity? A look through a Saskatchewan lens. Dale Eisler, a journalist for over 25 years and author of From Left to Right: Saskatchewan's Political and Economic Tran…
How do you talk to kids about death - or medical assistance in dying? Author Bill Richardson explains what inspired his latest children’s book Last Week and why the truth can often ease the anxiety.
The brutal body count of both soldiers and civilians grows higher in Ukraine – so why is Russia still allowed to participate in international gatherings or use its veto at the UN? David Perry looks …
In the woke age, brands suddenly need to pick sides – but sometimes the message misses the mark. Terry O’Reilly, host of Under the Influence, explains what happens when politics and marketing clash.
The news frames our reality... and tells us what's important. But when only some voices are represented, how do we get an accurate picture? Author and journalist Bill Fox explains why media needs to …
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From BAHM: The disruptive forces of the pandemic have created seismic shifts in how Canadians are thinking about business, the economy and their car…
Russia’s rampage across Ukraine has been met with resistance on the ground but the West has been troubling timid. On this week’s No Nonsense, three good minds consider next steps… join Mark Norman, H…
Why has Canada shifted from hone grown oil production to importing from ruthless tyrants? David Yager analyzes the energy crisis, and how it’s impacting Canadians at the pump and grocery store.
Beyond the humanitarian disaster, Russia's invasion is permanently reshaping geo-politics. Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman brings 40 years of experience to the table, and joins scholar Dr. Martin G…
Why wasn’t NATO ready for Putin? Former Army Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Leslie on the crisis in Ukraine and the impact here at home.
Pandemic politics is polarizing the politicians and the public. Can we build back the bridges? Pollster John Wright shares the latest on public opinion.
What do Friday the Thirteenth movies and the pandemic have in common? According to Virologist Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, we’re in part 6 and waiting to see what happens next. A pandemic update on 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯…
According to internet law expert Michael Geist, online Canadian content regulations are a tick box exercise that privileges some and excludes others. On this week’s No Nonsense, how we can actually s…
On our last podcast, MAiD provider Dr. Stefanie Green - now here's the perspective from someone living with early dementia. Ron Posno, advance consent MAiD advocate joins the conversation.
How did Dr. Stefanie Green go from delivering babies to delivering patients from intolerable suffering? She tells the story of how she became a provider of MAiD and shares the compelling stories of …
How will we heat our homes or cross this vast country while keeping our planet green? John Stackhouse has a post-political plan, but in means real collaboration between governments and the energy sec…
A powerful talk with Michael Ignatieff on consolation, owning up to failure, and the power of moving forward in the face of challenges on this edition of No Nonsense.
With its algorithm-personalized feeds, social media has become an echo chamber shaping our news content - and our reality. Pew Research's Amy Mitchell on how news operations and social media are fuel…
Why would a writer run for office in an election he was sure to lose? And what does hindsight offer as a life lesson?
Noah Richler on politics, journalism, and the power of COVID.