Charles Adler Tonight

Full show: A true murder mystery, Getting cars off roads, & HOCKEY!

After a full year of investigations, the death of Canadian billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman continues to be a mystery. Kevin Donovan of the Toronto Star comes on to talk all about it. Later, city planner Brent Toderian joins us to explain why we need to take cars off our roads. Finally, a feel-good hockey story out of the Maritimes! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: The next step for the Conservative party...

Daily memo: The next step for the Conservative party... Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full Show: St. Michael's College students sentenced, the US importing medications from Canada and Climate Awakening!

Today, the three former St. Michael’s College students at the centre of an alleged sexual assault incident involving fellow students, were sentenced. We discuss this with criminal lawyer Ari Goldkind. Later, we chat with Bill Swan, an advocate for National Healthcare about President Trump’s plan to import medications from Canada. What does this mean for you? Finally, we welcome Professor Simon Donner from UBC to tackle the Climate Awakening in Canada, where thousands of students filled the s...

Daily memo: Did someone steal $700,000?

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Full show: The CPC's inquiry into Andrew Scheer's expenses, Donald Trump's impeachment & Science of Why

Today, we talk with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief on the CPC’s inquiry into the lack of transparency of former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s expenses. Later, we discuss how history was made today, with Donald Trump now only the third U.S. president to be impeached. Bill Grueskin, Former Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism joins the program to give his thoughts. Finally, Canadian author, broadcaster and science communicator, Jay Ingram discusses his newest b...

Daily memo: Showing love, and reverence for veterans with a camera

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Full show: Data security, electric cars, converstion therapy & more!

Tonight on the program, we chat with Andy Brayer, tech expert and authour with futurithmic.com about cybersecurity in the wake of the massive LifeLabs data breach. We also talk to Matthew Klippenstein, National Observer contributor, and electric vehicle market analyst for Electric Mobility Canada about the latest challenge to the carbon tax, and slumping electric car sales. Peter Gajdics, authour of 'Inheritance of Shame' and advocate for a legal ban on Conversion therapy joins us to discuss...

Daily memo: Why you should care about the federal deficit

Full show: Streaming, the deficit, distracted driving & more!

Charles opens up with a bit of a vent about streaming services, and what the government's role in that is. We then ask Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayer's federation what he thinks of that, and Minister Morneau's year-end fiscal report. Lorraine Sommerfeld with driving.ca joins us to talk about distracted driving, and how it's not just phones that are a problem. Finally - cybercrime is a bigger issue now than ever, cybersecurity security consultant Dominic Vogel joins us to talk about h...

Full show: Scheer's resignation, Minister Harjit Sajjan, & Alberta oil + gas

Michelle Rempel gives us her take on Andrew Scheer’s resignation and the looming future of the Conservative party. Later, we bring on defense minister Harjit Sajjan after he was recently given a mandate to modernize NORAD. Finally, Max Fawcett joins us in-studio to talk about Jason Kenney and the Alberta Oil & Gas industry. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Jon McComb retires after 36 years at CKNW 980

Daily memo: Jon McComb retires after 36 years at CKNW 980 Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Andrew Scheer resigns, & Pharmacare!

It's official folks, Andrew Scheer has left the building, and we have political commentator Warren Kinsella join us to give us the details of his resignation. Later, Conservative Strategist Alise Mills comes on to discuss what's next for Scheer and the Conservatives. Finally, a stimulating conversation on the ins and outs of Pharmacare. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Scheer's exit from the Conservatives

Daily memo: Scheer's exit from the Conservatives Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: how do you go about your day without offending Albertans?

Daily memo: how do you go about your day without offending Albertans?

Full show: Michael Kovrig's treatment by Chinese officials, racism in 2019 & going meatless

Today, we welcome Stephanie Carvin of an Assistant Professor of International Relations at Carleton University to discuss the treatment of Michael Kovrig by Chinese officials. Later, we discuss racism: those subtle but derogatory comments about your accent, your intelligence and your heritage. The list goes on. We welcome Zain Velji, a Political Analyst who shares his own experiences and thoughts on this very personal subject. Finally, Abacus CEO David Coletto joins us, to discuss all you ha...

Daily memo: What do we do about universal pharmacare?

Full show: Pharmacare, Kenney and Trudeau, debt, & more!

Earlier today PM Trudeau seemed to hint that universal pharmacare might be on the horizon. We speak to Carleton University Sprott School of Business Associate Professor Ian Lee for his take on that, as well as a rapid-fire take on the USMCA - the new NAFTA. We also talk about two stories in Alberta that matter to the entire country. Lorne Gunther with Postmedia joins us to chat about Jason Kenney asking the Prime Minister for a "Fair Deal" for Alberta, and Dr. Kristopher Wells, Associate Pro...

Daily memo: Racial profiling happens in Canada too

Full show: Border profiling, Russia's ban, special needs education & more!

Tonight: A conversation about profiling and prejudice at the border. Do people of colour tend to be given more trouble when crossing the Canada/US border? We speak to  civil rights lawyer Meghan McDermott for what she sees. As well, Russia has been slapped with a 4-year ban from International Sporting events. The head of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports CEO​, Paul Melia, joins us to discuss. As well. a conversation about our kids, our special needs kids, we hear from a parent, Cindy ...

Daily Memo: When The Lights Go Out (On Hockey)

Daily memo: When The Lights Go Out (On Hockey) Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full Show: the banning of flavored vaping products, fighting for the working class and how we can make Hockey more fun for Canadian kids

Today, we welcome Carly Week from the Globe and Mail to discuss the upcoming banning of flavored vaping products in Nova Scotia. A little later, we speak with Cory Litzenberger, who has been voluntarily fighting for the Canadian working class. Finally, author Sean Fitzgerald joins the program to discuss how we could make Hockey more fun for Canadian kids. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Common Sense, Lowering taxes, Violent theft in Winnipeg, & Warren Kinsella

We begin with associate professor Ian Lee on how lowering taxes will affect the average working Canadian. Later, we're joined by Global anchor Lisa Dutton to discuss the massive spike in violent theft in Winnipeg. And finally, my FULL conversation with political strategist Warren Kinsella. But first, some Canadian common sense. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Warren Kinsella returns!

Daily memo: Warren Kinsella returns! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Housing costs, Trudeau's "Candid Camera" moment, & Trump's impeachment

It looks like the Vancouver & Toronto housing market is picking up speed again! Urban Economics professor Tom Davidoff comes on to give us the details. Later, we speak with Global News political correspondent David Akin about Trudeau's "Candid Camera" moment that might hurt Canada/US relations. Finally, Global correspondent Reggie Cecchini breaks down the next steps in the Trump impeachment investigation. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/po...

Daily memo: Trudeau is in trouble...

Daily memo: Trudeau is in trouble... Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Major Boeing concerns, Mandatory tipping, & Canada's newest Canadian!

Aviation expert Keith Mackey comes on to explain why there is a growing concern over the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Later, we bring on columnist and former lawyer Sandy Garrosino to discuss tipping, and if there should be a standard percentage. And finally, a conversation with a former Syrian refugee to hear his message to his now fellow Canadians! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Canada's newest Canadian!

Daily memo: Canada's newest Canadian! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Alberta oil workers, Dogs helping kids, & Huawei updates

Industry expert Mark Scholz joins us to explain why many Albertan oil workers are migrating to Texas. Later, we bring on the co-author of a new study that shows dogs can help your kids learn to read! And finally, a dramatic twist is revealed in the ongoing extradition hearing of HuaWei CFO Meng Wanzhou. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Is Scheer on the way out? If so, what's taking so long?

Daily memo: Is Scheer on the way out? If so, what's taking so long? Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Common sense, Bill Peter's resignation, & Alberta's economic future

From one corner, it's a motivational tactic, in the other, it's pure culture abuse. We speak with a Vancouver-based hockey coach PLUS a Calgary based broadcaster on coach Bill Peters resignation from the Calgary Flames. And later, Sarah Hastings-Simon of the University of Calgary joins us to discuss Alberta's economic future. But first, some Canadian common sense.  Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Scheer's future with the Conservatives is at stake

Daily memo: Scheer's future with the Conservatives is at stake Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Common sense, Canadian homelessness, & Alberta education

Vancouver based architect/journalist Michael Geller comes on to help dissect why homelessness is on the rise in Canada. And later, freelance writer Max Fawcett joins us to explain why Texas could SCHOOL Alberta in education. But first, some Canadian common sense. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: Bill Peter's apology makes NO sense!

Daily memo: Bill Peter's apology makes NO sense! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Systemic racism in the NHL, Cystic fibrosis, & the Truth about Amazon

Zain Velji of Everyone's Canada joins us for a conversation on systemic racism within the NHL. Later, we bring on Pharmacare advocate Bill Swan to follow up on a devastating story    that involves 2 young boys with Cystic Fibrosis. Finally, Will Evans joins us to reveal what really happens inside some of Amazon's order fulfillment centers. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: The problem with President Trump's excessive spending

Daily memo: The problem with President Trump's excessive spending Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Defense spending, Harjit Sajjan, & Surgical nightmares

The U.S. is calling out Canada for our apparent lack of defense spending. We bring on Canadian minister of National defense Harjit Sajjan to hear his reaction to the criticism. And we'll also hear from an International relations professor to find out where we're REALLY at with our defense spending. Finally, a conversation with Kathleen Finlay of the Centre for Patient Protection about a horrific study that involves surgeons leaving things inside their patients. Subscribe to the Charles Adle...

Daily memo: The world suffers because of Trump's narcissism

Daily memo: The world suffers because of Trump's narcissism Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: UCP budget cuts, & Deadly air pollution

We begin this podcast with back-to-back conversations on the UCP's proposed budget cuts to education. And later, we speak to professor Michael Brauer on a new Canadian study that reveals the serious health risks associated with air pollution. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: This new Quebec drunk driving law is genius!

Daily memo: This new Quebec drunk driving law is genius! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Grey Cup previews, The power of teachers, & The future of Alberta

The Voice of the Blue Bombers, Bob Irving, joins us to give a preview of the 107th Grey Cup THIS SUNDAY! Later, we bring on a Vancouver teacher and education columnist to discuss the immense impact teachers have on their students. Finally, Ryan Jespersen from 680 CHED comes on to discuss the wavering future of Alberta. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: The power of a teacher

Daily memo: The power of a teacher Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Vaping concerns, & Labour vacancies across Canada

We bring on Doctor Simon Landman to discuss why people of all ages need to start worrying about vaping. And later, we bring on a small business owner followed by a Canadian labour expert to learn more about the nationwide abundance in job vacancies.  Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: American woman discriminated against because of her accent!

Daily memo: American woman discriminated against because of her accent! Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Trump impeachment coverage, & Trudeau's new cabinet lineup!

Global's Reggie Cecchini joins us to explain why it was such an historic day for Western democracy as the presidential impeachment hearings rage on. A little later we bring on law professor Jeff Meyers so find out what comes next in the Trump impeachment process. Finally, Global News' Mercedes Stephenson comes on to fill us in on Trudeau's new cabinet lineup. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: A tale about Alzheimer's

Daily memo: A tale about Alzheimer's  Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: CN rail workers on strike, Hate crimes, & White supremacy in the military

Nearly 3000 CN rail workers are now on strike. We bring on an Albertan farmer to hear how this is going to affect him. A little later, we're joined by a military journalist for his take on the Canadian military members that are still in uniform despite being disciplined for hate crimes. Finally, a conversation about white supremacy in the military. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Daily memo: The dangers of white supremacy in the Canadian military

Daily memo: The dangers of white supremacy in the Canadian military Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Rachel Notley, Teenage vaping, & a Canadian military scandal

The UCP has fired the Alberta elections commissioner, so we bring on former Alberta premier Rachel Notley for her reaction. Later, health columnist Carly Weeks comes on to discuss vaping companies targeting teens with their marketing. Finally, Bernie Farber from the Canadian Anti Hate network joins us to talk about some Canadian military members that get to keep wearing their uniforms despite being linked to hate groups. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://c...

Daily memo: An assumption about Canadians...

Daily memo: An assumption about Canadians... Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/

Full show: Rising senate costs, Paying Quebec's bills, & Boeing lawsuit

Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayer's federation joins us to discuss the rapidly rising cost of the senate. Later, we bring on Calgary broadcaster Rob Breakenridge to find out if Alberta is really paying Quebec's bills. Finally, aviation expert Keith Mackey comes on to talk Boeing after they recently reached settlements in more 737 Max lawsuits. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/