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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 308
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Age of Populists and Pestilence with Jonathan Manthorpe
The author of two stunning books… The Claws of the Panda and the Restoring Democracy in an Age of Populism and Pestilence will make you rethink political participation, our COVID response and China’s…
Government Analytics Webinar: Janice MacKinnon and Peter Weltman on the Covid Economy
In this edition of the Government Analytics webinar series on the Covid economy, I sit down with renown Saskatchewanian Janice MacKinnon and Ontario Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman on …
Diplomacy in transition with David MacNaughton- Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America
David MacNaughton changed politics, polling and public affairs. He speaks truth to power- and podcasts! Our former Ambassador to Washington on THE relationship -from Trump to Biden …a rare look from…
Elizabeth Howell- Author and space geek on her mock Mars mission, the ethics of privatizing space and the politics of the 21st century space race.
Fly me to the moon... great song and music to the ears of Canadian astronauts who will be doing just that. We explore the ethics of privatizing space and the new space race with science writer and se…
Canadian energy with Gary Mar- CEO of Canada West Foundation
Western Canada punches way above it's weight when it comes to paying the country's bills. But too often Ottawa turns a blind eye.
Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation on finding the middle ground …
Music and politics with Murray McLauchlan- Canadian musician and folk hero
To celebrate the holiday season, a candid conversation with musical legend and a long-time friend about his new 'protest' songs (or as he calls them, reality checks!) and his very personal take on th…
The importance of excess with Roger Martin- Management Thinker and Author of ‘When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency'
Roger Martin, Professor Emeritus at U of T’s Rotman School of Management and prolific business management author discusses the virtues of thinking outside of economic efficiency.
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The China dilemma with David Mulroney- Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
How does Canada stand up to a superpower willing to break the rules? Former Canadian ambassador to China and public servant David Mulroney provides thoughtful advice for governments everywhere.
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Sask Business Update with Steve McLellan and U of R's Dr. Gina Grandy
How are Saskatchewan small businesses and universities managing as Covid case numbers rise in the Prairies? Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's Steve McLellan joins us again after an optimistic summer…
Buy Veterans- Kathleen Kilgour of Prince's Trust Canada
This holiday season, why not support businesses operated by veterans who have successfully transitioned into civilian life? Kathleen Kilgour from Prince's Trust Canada explains Operation Entrepreneur…
Affordable Energy with Dan McTeague- 'The Gas Price Wizard'
What does the future of Canada's energy industry look like? How will increases in the carbon tax affect your bottom line? Former Liberal MP and 'Gas Price Wizard' Dan McTeague on the price of trendy …
Government Analytics Webinar: Don Drummond- Adjunct Professor at the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University
Former public servant and academic Don Drummond sits down to talk, among other things, about his new report on the economics of Canada's aging population. Hosted By Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders…
Coronavirus Vaccine Update with Dr. Volker Gerdts of VIDO InterVac (11.27.2020)
With Covid cases peaking across the country and conflicting news on the progress of a vaccine, Dr. Gerdts gives some clear, honest answers on where Canada's at with trials, supply and testing.
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Jeff Rubin- Canadian Economist and Author
Why didn’t the rising tide of Globalization lift all boats? Canadian economist and best-selling author Jeff Rubin says the middle class got screwed by globalization in his new book The Expendables.
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Robert-Falcon Ouellette - Educator, Musician and former Member of Parliament
An outspoken parliamentarian, military member and indigenous advocate. A conversation with Robert-Falcon Ouellette on indigenous rights and UNDRIP, holding governments to account and why politics is …
(11.12.20) Dr. Tim Cook- Canadian Historian and Author
In part two of our Remembrance Week conversation with military historian Tim Cook, we look at the Canadian military landscape since World War II and what it really means to be patriotic.
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(11.10.20) Dr. Tim Cook- Canadian Historian and Author
This Remembrance Week, I sat down for a two-part interview with renown military historian Tim Cook to discuss the battles and moments that defined Canada as a nation. Part 2 later this week will focu…
(11.05.20) Darrell Bricker- Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
The Polls have been proven wrong, yet again, as the U.S election ballot counting continues.
Darrell Bricker on 'conditioning the voter' and the impact of bias.
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(11.03.20) Charles McMillan- Professor of Strategic Management & International Business at the Schulich School of Business
A follow-up conversation with York U's Charles McMillan on changing demographics, agriculture, and the future of the Canadian economy.
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Helen Long- CEO at Dying With Dignity Canada
Dignified lives must be allowed to have dignified ends- especially in a pandemic. A conversation with Helen Long on improving assisted dying laws and the state of MAID in the time of Covid.
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