Charles Adler Tonight

Full show: An Ontario family's crisis, Ending bullying, & J.R.R. Tolkien

We bring on the NDP Health Critic Don Davies for his reaction to the Ontario family whose medical bill is about to skyrocket. Later, were joined by Manjit Virk who lost his daughter at 14 to get his thoughts on what needs to be done to end childhood bullying once and for all. Finally, Kris Sims and her husband Harley join us on the anniversary of the passing of J.R.R Tolkien. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonigh...

Daily memo: Ending bullying once and for all

Daily memo: Ending bullying once and for all Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Daily memo: Health Canada raises cost of blindness-preventing medicine from $2000/year to $100,000/year

Full show: Solitary confinement, PTSD and medication price hikes

On tonight's show, we speak to an Alberta dad, Warren Henschel, about his take on the province of Alberta bringing back what they call "seclusion rooms" - really, they're solitary confinement. His son has autism, and has suffered through one. Peter Silverstone, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta talks about alarming rates of PTSD in Fort McMurray as a result of the forest fires. Finally, Erin Little joins us to talk about how Health Canada has hiked the price of a medicatio...

Full show: Cellphones in the classroom, love, and blood tests

On tonight's show, former Vancouver School Board Chair Patti Bachus joins us to give us her thoughts on Ontario's upcoming cellphone restrictions in classrooms. Then, a current teacher from Vernon, BC, Craig Leverman, talks about his take on phones in the classroom. Charles then has a heart-to-heart conversation with Canada about love, marriage and what makes Canada, Canada. Finally - the science guy Jason Tetro joins us to talk about a new test that claims to be able to give you an idea of ...

Daily Memo: If Patrik Matthews was an Islamist terrorist, he wouldn't have been able to go missing

Daily memo: A loser is stopping a young, blind girl from competing in equestrian events

Full show: Via Rail retrial, equestrian problems, flight issues, & chocolate!

Two men who were convicted over a plot to derail a Via Rail train have succeeded in securing a retrial due to an error in jury selection. Michele Mandel writes for the justice beat for the Toronto Sun and she saw the writing on the wall back in February. Hayley Barrett, the Mother of a young blind equestrian athlete is speaking out after her daughter, Kyra, was banned from competition due to an "unfair advantage" - her guide. Emily Rea is stranded in Kelowna after Swoop Airlines cancelled he...

Daily memo: Canada is done with those anti-immigration billboards

Full show: Johnson & Johnson, Anti-immigration billboards, and the Blue Bombers

Pharmaceutical industry researcher at the University of Victoria Alan Cassels joins to program tonight to talk about how Johnson & Johnson may have been fined - but it was a pittance. As well, Canada has decided to say "No!" to those anti-immigration billboards. We speak to immigration and refugee lawyer Will Tao We also speak to Zain Velji, who works with Everyone's Canada - the folks who helped pressure the billboard to be taken down, about what happened. Finally, the voice of the Winnipeg...

Full show: Alberta oil workers, The G7 summit, & Brazilian wildfires

Coming up, Alberta oil worker Bernard Hancock comes on to explain why its a good day for out-of-work oil workers in Alberta. A little later we have Michael Byers of the university of British Columbia join us to discuss what Canada is hoping to accomplish at this weekend's G7. And finally, we speak with environmental professor Kai Chan on why the Brazilian wildfires are a major threat to earth’s oxygen supply. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.c...

Full show: Andrew Scheer backlash, Remembering Jack Layton, & SNC-Lavalin

Coming up on the podcast, we're joined by the first openly gay woman in parliament to have her weigh in on the Andrew Scheer video controversy. Later, we remember former NDP leader Jack Layton on the anniversary of his passing by bringing on his former chief of staff. Finally, Conservative MP Peter Kent joins us to discuss where the opposition goes on SNC-Lavalin. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Full show: Safe injection sites, Hong Kong update, & Drinking AFTER driving

Petra Schulz is the founder of Moms Stop The Harm. She joins us to discuss the importance of safe injection sites. Later, we bring on Jeff Semple from Global News for an on-location update of the ongoing Hong Kong protests. Finally, Lawyer Kyla Lee joins us to expand on the Justice Department's rules around drinking AFTER driving. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Full show: White supremacy, PM Trudeau, & The dirt on social media

We bring on Winnipeg Journalist Ryan Thorpe to hear how his reporting helped identify a white supremacist recruiter who appears to be a member of the Canadian Forces. Later, national security expert Christian Leuprecht explains what the Canadian military does to screen out white supremacy. Next, Keith Baldrey of Global News talks to us about a new poll showing Canada's declining love for PM Trudeau. Finally, science guy Jason Tetro dishes the dirt on Social media. Subscribe to the Charles A...

Full show: "Jihadi Jack", Climate change, ADVENTURE, & Hong Kong protests

Ryan Jespersen filling in for Charles Adler. Former national security analyst Stephanie Carvin comes on for an in-depth conversation on "Jihadi Jack". Later, we bring on Tim Gray from Environmental Defense to get his reaction to Elections Canada labeling climate change as 'partisan'. Plus, were joined by adventurer James Ketchell to hear about his attempt to fly around the world in a gyrocopter. Finally, Global News' Jeff Semple gives us an update on the Hong Kong protests live from Hong Ko...

Full show: SNC-Lavalin, New Zealand murder, & Elvis Presley

Global news' Mercedes Stephenson comes on to give us the facts about Jody Wilson-Raybould being contacted by the RCMP during the SNC-Lavalin scandal.  Next, criminal lawyer Ari Goldkind joins us for a conversation on the possibility of an obstruction of justice charge. Later, were joined by New Zealand Journalist Jacqui Stanford to talk about the murder of an Australian tourist. Finally, we bring on a music expert to talk all things Elvis Presley on the anniversary of his death. Subscribe t...

Daily memo: A potential political game-changer

Daily memo: A potential political game-changer Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Full show: SNC-Lavalin, Looming recession, Quebec Bill 21, & Blue-green algae

Coming up, Former Attorney General Peter MacKay joins us for a conversation surrounding the recently released ethics report. Plus, is a recession looming? Market guru Michael Campbell joins us to answer all our questions. Later, we bring on a teacher who's moved to BC because of Quebec Bill 21. Finally, we hear from science guy Jason Tetro about a blue-green algae that could kill your pets!   Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/cha...

Full show: PM Trudeau, SNC-Lavalin, & The Northern BC murders

Aaron Wudrick joins us to explain why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to end the use of omnibus bills. Next, Former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond discusses where things went wrong with the SNC - Lavalin scandal. We'll also hear from former criminal lawyer Sandy Garrosino about SNC-Lavalin's sordid past. Finally, a conversation with the brother of one of the BC murder victims. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curious...

Daily memo: Trudeau said all the wrong things

Daily memo: Trudeau said all the wrong things Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Full show: Lyme disease struggles, Rogue cyclists, & Hong Kong protests

An Ottawa man who suffers from Lyme disease shares his story about the struggle to obtain a diagnosis and the ongoing struggle to cope with symptoms. A little later, fellow broadcaster Jody Vance joins us to discuss why she thinks we should licence cyclists. Finally, Postmedia Columnist Terry Glavin gives us the latest on the Hong Kong protests.  Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Daily memo: Hong Kong is slowly losing its democracy

Daily memo: Hong Kong is slowly losing its democracy Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Full show: BC murder autopsy results, Upside to the manhunt, & First mountie to wear a turban

Global News Reporter Crystal Goomansingh joins us to discuss the recently revealed autopsy results for the BC murder suspects. Later, Criminal Psychologist Eric Hickey comes on to explain why the the lackluster ending to the manhunt is actually a good thing. Last but not least, were joined in-studio by the first mountie to ever wear a turban, to talk about his retirement. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​