Roy Green Show
6,422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsRoy Green’s resume is outstanding. He is a three time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada’s most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy’s show has been cited by Canada’s parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians. You can also listen to the Roy Green Show live on these stations: 900 CHML Hamilton, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, 980 CFPL London, 680 CJOB Winnipeg, 630 CHED Edmonton, 770 CHQR Calgary, 980 CKNW Vancouver, 650 CKOM, 980 CJME, & Radio NL.
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Episodes
Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast
June 17, 2017 21:11 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBRoy and the Beauties discuss Amazon acquiring Whole Foods and more. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson (Photo: Reed Saxon/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3. Segment 2 - Callers
June 17, 2017 21:08 - 3 minutesRoy asks callers if they think Bill Cosby is guilty or not guilty.(Photo: Matt Rourke/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3, Segment 1 - Gloria Allred
June 17, 2017 20:24 - 17 minutesThe judge in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case has declared a mistrial after jurors failed to break a deadlock. Guest: Gloria Allred, famed Los Angeles civil rights lawyer with clients accusing Cosby of sexual assault(Photo: Matt Rourke/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3, Segment 1 - Gloria Allred
June 17, 2017 20:24 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe judge in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case has declared a mistrial after jurors failed to break a deadlock. Guest: Gloria Allred, famed Los Angeles civil rights lawyer with clients accusing Cosby of sexual assault (Photo: Matt Rourke/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2, Segments 3 and 4 - Richard Kurland and Martin Collacott
June 17, 2017 20:03 - 20 minutesAn internal government analysis has found that an increase in asylum claims in Canada could result in an 11-year wait for a hearing and nearly $3 billion in federal social supports for claimants in the meantime. Instead of turning away people who are entering Canada illegally from the U.S., the federal government has announced a 'study' of the situation. Guests: Richard Kurland, immigration lawyer from Vancouver and advisor to the federal and Quebec governments Martin Collacott, former Ca...
Hour 2, Segment 2 - Callers
June 17, 2017 19:37 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBRoy asks callers what they think of the announcement that an increase in asylum claims in Canada could result in an 11-year wait for a hearing and nearly $3 billion in federal social supports for claimants. (Photo: Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1, Segment 4 - Callers
June 17, 2017 19:02 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBFederal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen tweeted, "Thrilled 2 see Bill C-6 pass in the Senate Protecting your citizenship is our number 1 priority. A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau retweeted that remark, saying, "A great day for Canada." Roy asks callers what they think of these posts. (Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1, Segment 3 - Callers
June 17, 2017 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBFederal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen tweeted, "Thrilled 2 see Bill C-6 pass in the Senate Protecting your citizenship is our number 1 priority. A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau retweeted that remark, saying, "A great day for Canada." Roy asks callers what they think of these posts. (Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - Tereza Litza
June 17, 2017 18:33 - 19 minutesFollowing the shooting of GOP Congressman Steve Scalise, many people took to social media with flippant and crass remarks about the attack. Guest: Tereza Litza, social media content manager and writer, and author of “Do social media change our behaviors?”(Photo: Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should the Canadian government deal with its citizens being kidnapped in other countries? Why have successive Canadian governments not allowed Vaden Earle’s adopted daughter into Canada? Roy delves deep into the issue of Canadians with Chronic Pain
June 11, 2017 22:49 - 1 hourThe Roy Green Show PodcastA pain specialist in the United States read Roy’s blog and heard his interview with Federal Minister of Health Dr. Jane Philpott about chronic pain patients being forced to go without the medication they need to live a normal life. Guest: Dr. Lynn Webster, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and producer of the documentary “The Painful Truth” - Dawn Rae Downton is a freelance journalist who writes opinion pieces for the Globe & Mail. She’s also...
Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Bonice Thomas and Gord Bibby
June 11, 2017 21:04 - 20 minutesRobert Hall was one of two Canadians kidnapped, tortured and beheaded in the Philippines by Islamist terror group Abu Sayyaf nearly one year ago. E-petition 696, as put forward by the families of Robert Hall and John Ridsdel, is scheduled to be read into the parliamentary record this week. The petition demands the federal government change its methods for dealing with Canadians who are kidnapped. Guests: Bonice Thomas, sister to Robert Hall Gord Bibby, cousin to Robert Hall(Photo: HO via Y...
Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Vaden Earle
June 11, 2017 20:32 - 19 minutesVaden Earle is a Hamilton author & NGO worker in the Dominican Republic. In 2009, he and his wife began the process of adopting a Haitian child. It’s now 2017 and the couple is still fighting to bring their daughter home to Canada. Guest: Vaden Earle, www.bringwidlenehome.com(Photo from bringwidlenehome.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segment 4 - Catherine
June 11, 2017 20:04 - 7 minutesCatherine is a successful businesswoman who has been arbitrarily refused specific and needed opioid pain medication by a doctor who has never seen or spoken to her.(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press/AP Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segment 3 - Morgan
June 11, 2017 19:51 - 13 minutesMorgan is a 38-year-old woman who has tried all the suggested alternatives to opioids for her chronic pain.(Photo: Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segments 1 and 2 - Dawn Rae Downton
June 11, 2017 19:42 - 19 minutesDawn Rae Downton is a freelance journalist who writes opinion pieces for the Globe & Mail. She’s also a chronic pain sufferer who has a severe plan for when she no longer has access to her opioid medication. She wrote a column for the Globe & Mail entitled: “I don't use fentanyl to get high. It lets me live without chronic pain.” Guest: Dawn Rae Downton(Photo: Tom Gannam/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segments 3 and 4 - Members of the Niagara Chronic Pain Club
June 11, 2017 19:03 - 19 minutesTwo members of the Niagara Chronic Pain Club emailed Roy to say they were cheering when listening to Roy’s interview with Dr. Jane Philpott. Guests: two members of the Niagara Chronic Pain Club(Photo: Toby Talbot/The Canadian Press/AP Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - Dr. Lynn Webster
June 11, 2017 18:42 - 19 minutesA pain specialist in the United States read Roy’s blog and heard his interview with Federal Minister of Health Dr. Jane Philpott about chronic pain patients being forced to go without the medication they need to live a normal life. Guest: Dr. Lynn Webster, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and producer of the documentary “The Painful Truth”(Photo: Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are the Liberals refusing to fund assistance for the Canadian Autism Partnership? What is the political climate following Comey's testimony? More on the issue of those living with Chronic Pain.
June 10, 2017 22:16 - 57 minutesThe Roy Green Show Podcast Roy asks the executive director of the Chronic Pain Association of Canada to weigh in on his interview with federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott about chronic pain patients who rely on opioids to live a normal life. Guest: Barry Ulmer, executive director of the Chronic Pain Association of Canada - Former FBI Director James Comey testified this week, calling U.S. President Donald Trump a liar. Meanwhile, Comey exposed himself as a “leaker” of stories to...
Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast
June 10, 2017 21:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBRoy and the Beauties talk about patients and their struggle to deal with a medical system that is failing them. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson (Photo: Toby Talbot/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Mike Lake and Hayley Wickenheiser
June 10, 2017 20:41 - 19 minutesEdmonton Conservative Party MP Mike Lake continues to try to obtain an answer from Justin Trudeau in parliament about why Liberals refuse to fund assistance for the Canadian Autism Partnership. Mike Lake is supported on Twitter by Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser who tweeted, “Completed my Masters in Autism and saw firsthand how much more support and research is needed. I stand with @MarkLakeMP on this one." Guests: Mike Lake, Conservative MP in Edmonton Hayley Wickenheiser(Photo...
Hour 2, Segment 4 - Callers
June 10, 2017 20:07 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBRoy asks callers if they're disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Evan Vucci/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2, Segment 3 - Callers
June 10, 2017 19:49 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRoy asks callers if they're disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Evan Vucci/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2, Segment 2 - Callers
June 10, 2017 19:30 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBRoy asks callers if they're disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2, Segment 1 - Mark Simone
June 10, 2017 19:22 - 15 minutesFormer FBI Director James Comey testified this week, calling U.S. President Donald Trump a liar. Meanwhile, Comey exposed himself as a “leaker” of stories to the New York Times. Guest: Mark Simone, longtime Donald Trump friend and #1 rated New York City radio talk show host during the 10am to 12pm timeslot at 710 WOR Radio(Photo: Evan Vucci/Susan Walsh/AP Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 4 - Callers
June 10, 2017 18:57 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBRoy asks callers for their experiences using opioids to deal with chronic pain. (Photo: Toby Talbot/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1, Segment 3 - Barry Ulmer
June 10, 2017 18:53 - 15 minutesRoy asks the executive director of the Chronic Pain Association of Canada to weigh in on his interview with federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott about chronic pain patients who rely on opioids to live a normal life. Guest: Barry Ulmer, executive director of the Chronic Pain Association of Canada(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 2 - Roy solo on Federal Health Minister Dr. Jane Philpott
June 10, 2017 18:35 - 7 minutesRoy replays a few clips from his interview with Canada's federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott on the subject of opioids and chronic pain patients.(Photo: Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 1 - Roy solo
June 10, 2017 18:32 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBRoy shares a few audio clips of Justin Trudeau appearing on Live With Kelly and Ryan. (Photo: YouTube) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How should we respond to events like the recent terror attacks in London? Premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall discusses current Canadian events. And more from Canadians affected by chronic pain
June 04, 2017 22:04 - 52 minutesThe Roy Green Show Podcast In the wake of last night’s terror attack in London, what is and what should be the role of specialized military units in battling terrorism? Guest: Lt. Colonel Steve Day, former commanding officer of Joint Taskforce Two (JTF2), Canada's counter-terrorism special force - In the wake of terror attacks, government leaders will speak about standing strong and say our free societies will not be defeated. Months ago, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said terror attacks ...
Hour 3, Segment 4 - Callers
June 04, 2017 21:09 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBRoy asks callers to weigh in on what he discussed with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, including the U.S. cutting its support of the United Nations Climate Accord, Justin Trudeau insists his government will forge ahead with the national carbon tax and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to have a national conversation about persuading Quebec to finally sign on to the Constitution. (Photo: Martin Meissner/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3, Segment 3 - Callers
June 04, 2017 21:07 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBRoy asks callers to weigh in on what he discussed with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, including the U.S. cutting its support of the United Nations Climate Accord, Justin Trudeau insists his government will forge ahead with the national carbon tax and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to have a national conversation about persuading Quebec to finally sign on to the Constitution. (Photo: Adrian Raaber/Global News) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Brad Wall
June 04, 2017 20:41 - 19 minutesThe U.S. is cutting its support of the United Nations Climate Accord, Justin Trudeau insists his government will forge ahead with the national carbon tax and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wants to have a national conversation about persuading Quebec to finally sign on to the Constitution. Roy speaks with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall about all of the above. Guest: Brad Wall, premier of Saskatchewan(Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Hour 2, Segment 4 - Morgan
June 04, 2017 20:00 - 12 minutesMorgan is a 38-year-old woman whose pain levels are so massive she has considered suicide. Only opioid medication allows Morgan to live a 'reasonably' normal life. Guest: Morgan, who reacts to Roy’s interview with federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott(Photo: Elizabeth Russell/AM900 CHML) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segments 1, 2 and 3 - Dr. Jane Philpott
June 04, 2017 19:47 - 27 minutesRoy replays his interview with Canada's federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, during which he challenges why chronic pain patients are being denied the medication they need to live a normal life.Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, federal minister of health(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 4 - Zahra Premji
June 04, 2017 19:11 - 6 minutesGlobal News Winnipeg reporter Zahra Premji is in London. She was approximately 15 minutes away from the terror attack as it happened. Guest: Zahra Premji, Global News Winnipeg(Photo: Cecil Bell/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 3 - Dr. Christian Leuprecht
June 04, 2017 18:51 - 13 minutesIn the wake of terror attacks, government leaders will speak about standing strong and say our free societies will not be defeated. Months ago, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said terror attacks are “part and parcel of living in a big city”. What’s the takeaway of this quote in light of last night’s terror attack? Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, professor of political science/studies at Queen's University & Royal Military College(Photo: Byline/IBL/REX/Shutterstock) Learn more about your ad choice...
Hour 1, Segment 2 - Lt. Col. Steve Day
June 04, 2017 18:30 - 9 minutesIn the wake of last night’s terror attack in London, what is and what should be the role of specialized military units in battling terrorism? Guest: Lt. Colonel Steve Day, former commanding officer of Joint Taskforce Two (JTF2), Canada's counter-terrorism special forces unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segment 1 - Redmond Shannon
June 04, 2017 18:24 - 10 minutesGlobal National correspondent Redmond Shannon joins Roy from London to share the latest news and the mood after last night's terror attack.Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global National(Photo: Tolga Akmen/LNP/REX/Shutterstock/Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roy Green Show - June 3rd, 2017
June 03, 2017 21:26 - 49 minutesPaul Bernardo will be eligible to appeal for parol this year. Meanwhile, Karla Homolka is volunteering at her children's school in Quebec. Guest: Tim Danson, lawyer for the French and Mahaffy families Why are chronic pain patients made to appear as opioid addicts when all they require is a chance to live life as free of horrendous pain as possible? Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health - Roy also speaks with "Catherine", an anonymous pain patient whose doctor is al...
Hour 3, Segments 3 and 4 - Beauties and the Beast
June 03, 2017 21:03 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBRoy and the Beauties discuss Ontario raising the minimum wage and more in the weekly Beauties and the Beast segment. Guest: Catherine Swift Michelle Simson Linda Leatherdale (Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Alicia Raimundo
June 03, 2017 20:49 - 19 minutesAlicia Raimundo, a young Canadian who was named one of 2012's "faces of mental illness," has been described as a "Mental Health Superhero" for sharing her experiences dealing with depression, anxiety and attempted suicide. Now Alicia is going public with her battle with an eating disorder. Guest: Alicia Raimundo(Photo: credit to TEDxWaterloo on YouTube) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segments 1, 2 and 3 - Dr. Jane Philpott and Catherine
June 03, 2017 19:53 - 32 minutesWhy are chronic pain patients made to appear as opioid addicts when all they require is a chance to live life as free of horrendous pain as possible? Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health-Roy also speaks with "Catherine", an anonymous pain patient whose doctor is already cutting her back 75% on her opioid medication.Guest: "Catherine"(Photo: Elizabeth Russell/AM900 CHML) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segments 3 and 4 - Joe Warmington
June 03, 2017 19:11 - 20 minutesToronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington broke the story that Karla Homolka has volunteered at her children’s elementary school in Quebec. Guest: Joe Warmington(Photo: Global News report) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1, Segments 1 and 2 - Tim Danson
June 03, 2017 18:32 - 19 minutesPaul Bernardo will be eligible to appeal for parol this year. Meanwhile, Karla Homolka is volunteering at her children's school in Quebec. Guest: Tim Danson, lawyer for the French and Mahaffy families(Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Scheer joins Roy to discuss the future of the Conservatives. What must be done to prevent future terror attacks? And a personal story from a Canadian whose medication is being cut back.
May 28, 2017 22:22 - 56 minutesThe Roy Green Show Podcast On opioids - frequently, Roy has spoken with terrified patients who have said they may commit suicide without their medication. Today, a professional and successful Canadian woman who will remain anonymous shares her health challenges and what being cut off from her medication will mean to her. Her doctor is already cutting her back 75% on her opioid medication. Guest: “Catherine” - Marvin Ross writes for Huffington Post Canada about health issues. His most ...
Hour 3, Segment 4 - Robin Devine
May 28, 2017 20:58 - 11 minutesFor years, Robin Devine has produced commemorative watches for Canada's military. Guest: Robin Devine(Photo: Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3, Segment 3 - Andrew Scheer
May 28, 2017 20:50 - 9 minutesAndrew Scheer is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. What's next for the party?Guest: Andrew Scheer(Photo: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 3, Segments 1 and 2 - Raheel Raza and Dr. Zuhdi Jasser
May 28, 2017 20:38 - 19 minutesTwo prominent Muslims speak about ongoing terror attacks, politicians delivering generally vacuous statements after these attacks, and what must be done. Guests: Raheel Raza, president of the Council of Muslims Facing Tomorrow, author of “Their Jihad, Not My Jihad” Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, author of “Battle for the Soul of Islam”(Photo: Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 2, Segment 4 - Marvin Ross
May 28, 2017 20:04 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBMarvin Ross writes for Huffington Post Canada about health issues. His most recent column, “Ontario’s War on Pain Patients”, deals with how pain patients are going to be affected by Health Canada’s guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids. Guest: Marvin Ross, Huffington Post Canada (Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2, Segment 4 - Marvin Ross
May 28, 2017 20:04 - 9 minutesMarvin Ross writes for Huffington Post Canada about health issues. His most recent column, “Ontario’s War on Pain Patients”, deals with how pain patients are going to be affected by Health Canada’s guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids. Guest: Marvin Ross, Huffington Post Canada(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices