No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago -Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
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The Consequences of C-18 with Michael Geist
September 21, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBNow that tech giants have removed news from the platform, the ball is in the government’s court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to the future of free trade.
China's Interference and Intimidation with Michael Chong
September 14, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIs Ottawa being naïve or willfully blind to China’s threats to our security? MP Michael Chong on what we need to do to stop up Beijing’s intimidation tactics.
The Dark History of Stolen Indigenous Land with Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThis week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders. Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals– with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.
Sending a Canadian to the Moon with Elizabeth Howell
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSpace Nerd Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense with the latest moon mission - and why astronaut Jeremy Hansen became Canada’s man with the right stuff.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence with Cade Metz
August 23, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week on No Nonsense, Cade Metz, the author of Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World brings us the story of Geoff Hinton and how his work on artificial intelligence could change the world.
The Process of Healing with Kaleb Dahlgren
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHow does someone move forward from life-threatening injury and a heartbreaking tragedy? 5 years on, Kaleb Dahlgren, Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, returns to No Nonsense to share his healing journey.
The Great Depression in Saskatchewan with Historian Bill Waiser
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Chronicler of Saskatchewan’s history and author of over 21 books joins us on this episode of No Nonsense to explain how the Great Depression shaped both the province – and hockey history.
Living Happier Lives with Cassie Holmes
July 21, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIf you can’t give people a vision of what they should do, you won’t convince people of what they shouldn’t do. Academic and author Cassie Holmes shares her vision of how to live a happier life on No Nonsense.
Defence Spending and the War in Ukraine with Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau
July 13, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBPutin has nothing to lose, and Ukraine is in dire circumstances, what does Canada need to do to change the direction of this brutal war? Defence Experts Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau weigh in on this week’s No Nonsense.
The National Unity Issue with Darrell Bricker
June 30, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIs Canada broken? Everything from impossible air travel to cancelled citizenship ceremonies, Darrell Bricker weighs in on the state national unity.
The Harms of Ottawa's Internet Laws with Michael Geist
June 27, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOttawa’s laws to reshape the internet are actually reshaping what we read and hear – it silences some voices and promotes others… but not voices we might choose as consumers. Michael Geist explains on No Nonsense.
The Rising Price of Gas with Dan McTeague
June 21, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThe carbon tax 2.0 is coming on July 1st. In fact it's yet another new tax that will impact both the price at the pumps and how far you can go! Gas Price Wizard Dan McTeague fills us in. For more from Dan McTeague on the rising cost of gas: https://www.affordableenergy.ca/affordable_energy_news
The State of Canadian Air Travel with Duncan Dee
June 14, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBAir travel to smaller communities has become more difficult or non-existent . Airlines need to ensure accessibility for all Canadians. Former airline exec Duncan Dee weighs in.
The State of Canadian Defence with Mark Norman
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLack of funds means Canada is cutting corners when it comes to equipping its soldiers – Mark Norman says it is both risky and embarrassing for a NATO country.
Proposed Internet Regulations with Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies
May 31, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWhat are the costs and consequences of the government plan to regulate the internet? Experts Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies weigh in on No Nonsense.
Gun Control with Robert Freberg
May 26, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat would gun control look like if those in the know were actually part of the process? We look at what changes police, indigenous communities, and informed gun owners believe are needed - on this week’s No Nonsense with Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg.
Ukraine Update with Marcus Kolga and Chris Alexander
May 17, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBAn update on the war in Ukraine from two perspectives. Marcus Kolga and Chris Alexander on what the end of Putin’s regime could look like - on this week’s No Nonsense.
The Decline of Community with Andrew Potter
May 12, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBHow has the decline of community shaped our society? Why are more of us “bowling alone”? Andrew Potter on this week’s No Nonsense.
The Problem of Modern Polling with Allan Gregg
May 03, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAre polls creating an accurate picture of Canadian voters? Allan Gregg explains how changing the way pollsters collect opinion data is impacting politics on No Nonsense.
Chronicling Canada's North with Whit Fraser
April 28, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBHow the Berger Inquiry in 70s shaped the future of the North, changed lives and politics profoundly. From a journalist who lived it – a look back with Whit Fraser on this episode of No Nonsense.
Food and Agriculture Update with Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois
April 19, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this week’s No Nonsense – food inflation, the reality for farmers and foreign factors that are threatening food security. Some facts and figures from Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois.
National Security and Trade with John Manley
April 12, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOver twenty years ago, the US said: “Security trumps trade.” Now, we’re once again facing border issues with our neighbours to the south after the closing of Roxham Road. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley explains.
Saskatchewan Geothermal Energy and Critical Minerals with Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSaskatchewan is at a pivot point with significant critical mineral reserves and the geothermal power to mine them. Take a listen to Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree on the future of energy!
The Federal Budget, Canada-US Relations, and Ukraine Update with Diane Francis
March 29, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this week’s No Nonsense, everything from the new federal budget to an update on the war in Ukraine with National Post Editor-At-Large and Ukraine Anti-Corruption Activist Diane Francis.
The Issues of Media Regulations with Michael Geist and Tom Korski
March 22, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWill Ottawa’s new proposed internet rules limit the news we can access online? Michael Geist and Tom Korski on the importance of freedom of speech online.
The State of Canadian Energy with Lisa Baiton
March 14, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAre politics preventing Canada from becoming an energy superpower? Lisa Baiton, head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, explains.
Advance Requests with MAiD Practitioner and Author Dr. Stefanie Green
March 06, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBAuthor of This is Assisted Dying Dr. Stefanie Green returns to No Nonsense to discuss the latest advances in MAiD legislation – and where it’s falling short.
The Future of Media with Peter Menzies, David Skok, and Derek Fildebrandt
February 24, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBGovernment is trying to reshape the media landscape..the future of media from three very different perspectives: Peter Menzies, David Skok, and Derek Fildebrandt on this week’s No Nonsense.
The Issues of the Single-Use Plastic Ban with Bob Masterson
February 15, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIs banning single-use plastics such as straws or grocery bags an answer to environmental woes? Will replacement products be any better? On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, Bob Masterson explains the ban’s unintended consequences.
Canadian Identity with Author and Former Foreign Policy Advisor Omer Aziz
February 08, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSymbolism or solution? Do special advisors on race, religion, or gender actually change minds or are they simply political gestures? Former foreign policy advisor Omer Aziz on how politics works - or doesn't! The author of Brown Boy on this week’s No Nonsense.
Canada's Chinese Foreign Policy with David Mulroney
February 01, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIs Canada’s willingness to turn a blind eye to China's bad behavior costing us our credibility? Former Ambassador David Mulroney on China, Canada and our role in the world.... on No Nonsense.
2023 Public Opinion Predictions with Pollster Darrell Bricker
January 18, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBFor our first episode of No Nonsense in 2023, Darrell Bricker returns with the latest polling data on everything from the woke backlash to why millennials stopped having babies and whether Canadians care about free speech.
Entrepreneurship and Hard Work with Michele Romanow
December 22, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBSaskatchewan’s own Michele Romanow on how starting a caviar company in university lead her to become the CEO of one of the world's leading investment firms... with a radical approach to lending. Listen up to this week’s No Nonsense.
Saving Online Free Speech with Michael Geist
December 15, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBMichael Geist returns to No Nonsense with a critical take on the government's rules to regulate the internet – and why Ottawa is so out of touch with the reality of the online world.
Entrepreneurship and the Prairie Mindset with Ryan Townend
December 09, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week’s No Nonsense, Ryan Townend of William Joseph Communications on marketing his marketing agency and the life's lessons learned!
Inflation and Global Economic Overview with Steve Hanke
November 30, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat is the connection between inflation and too much money in the system? Inflation Whisperer Steve Hanke explains on No Nonsense.
The Global Conversation with UN Ambassador Bob Rae
November 18, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBFrom pandemics to cyberespionage and war… do we need global responses or national ones? Canada’s UN Ambassador Bob Rae
The State of American Politics with David H. Wilkins
November 11, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe red wave become a red trickle! Former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins explains why. The state of American politics on No Nonsense.
Military Historian Tim Cook on Remembering
November 03, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe importance of Remembering. Historian Tim Cook says telling the stories of those who fought for our freedoms is the least we owe them... Lest we forget.
The State of the Canadian Armed Forces with Mark Norman
October 25, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWith 10,000 vacancies in the Canadian military, we’re in an unprecedented recruitment crisis. Inside insight from former Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.
The Impact of Censorship on Canadian Content Creators with J.J. McCullough
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHe's a YouTube personality who comments on all things Canadian. But he’s also one of many online content creators fighting for an open and transparent internet and against government censorship. The creator's case on No Nonsense.
The Voter Matrix with Allan Gregg
October 07, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBCoalitions, identity politics, the clash of values… even immigration means no more ‘politics as usual.’ Pollster and social science researcher Allan Gregg on the morphing voter matrix.
The Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying with Dr. Jean Marmoreo and Johanna Schneller
September 30, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBA must read before discussing your end-of-life wishes with loved ones and doctors. In The Last Doctor, Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a MAiD provider, and author Johanna Schneller offer amazing stories about life, death, dignity and the complexities of the Canadian medical and political systems - on this week’s No Nonsense.
Escaping the Taliban with Umulbanin Arjmand and David Fraser
September 21, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBEscaping the clutches of the Taliban at 19, Umulbanin Arjmand, now a Saskatoon high school student and refugee, shares her story from Afghanistan to the Canadian Prairies, while former Major-General David Fraser shares updates on the ongoing crisis.
The Rotman School of Management presents: Brian Mulroney on the impact and legacy of Michael Wilson
September 21, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBFrom the Rotman School of Management: As Minister of Finance under then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the late Michael Wilson shaped some of the most impactful economic policies in generations. From the negotiation of Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (which led to NAFTA), to the introduction of the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST), Wilson dramatically impacted the Canadian business and economic landscape. After his life in Parliament, Wilson served as Ambassador to the United State...
Organic Farming and Food Security with Sylvain Charlebois, Cody Straza, and Allison Squires
September 15, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBFarm-to-table from two perspectives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.
Organic Farming and Food Security with Sylvain Charlebois, Cody Straza, and Allison Squires
September 15, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBFarm-to-table from two perspectives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.
Western Foreign Policy with Walter Russell Mead
September 07, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week on No Nonsense, Senator Wallin reconnects with and old friend and mentor. Foreign Policy expert Walter Russell Mead comes on to talk everything from his new book the Ark of a Covenant, the current state of Canada-US relations, and China’s unrivaled sphere of influence.
The Tunnels of Moose Jaw with Bobby Hill
August 30, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMoose Jaw may seem like an ordinary prairie city but generations of locals have whispered stories of bootleggers and spies and railway workers. Bobby Hill, manager of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw brings the shocking underground history to life!
Agricultural Policy with Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBFarmer, activist, business leader Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is outspoken and informed. Her perspective on climate, food security and government regulation is an eye opener on farming in the real world