The Roy Green Show

Does Bohemian Rhapsody do justice to the life of Freddy Mercury and the history of the band Queen? Brett Megarry, co-host of The Couch Potatoes on Global News Radio stations across Canada, saw the film last night and joins Roy to give his review. Subscribe to The Couch Potatoes podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to your favourite podcasts, like The Roy Green Show! Guest: Brett Megarry, film critic and co-host of The Couch Potatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The flu season has arrived and so has the newest flu vaccine. Some pharmacies are aggressively soliciting shots. How effective is this year’s vaccine expected to be and how strong is this year’s flu thought to be? Catch more facinating interviews, subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download the shows that matter to you. Guest: Jason Tetro, “The Germ Guy,” microbiologist and author of ‘The Germ Code’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, The Vimy Foundation released a commemorative book titled ‘They Fought in Colour.’ The book features contributions from the likes of Tim Cook, Margaret Atwood and Peter Mansbridge accompanying colourized photos of Canada’s war experience, bringing new insights Subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast anywhere you find your favourite shows, like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify. Guest: Jeremy Diamons, Executive Director of The Vimy Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast These are tense times between Federal Minsiter of Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Ahmed Hussen and MP Michelle Rempel, the CPC Shadow Minister that position. MP Rempel explains the situation. Who won last night’s Munk debate between David Frum and Steve Bannon? Steve Paikin, host of The Agenda on TVO, was present gives his perspective. Several countries have refused to sign the U.N. Global Compact for Migration, including the U.S. and Australia. Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, says Canada should not have signed/should not sign. Bernier talks to Roy about Canada’s current immigration and refugee policies and what he thinks needs to be changed. An Angus Reid poll suggests Canadians may be viewing the carbon tax more favourably, following the announcement of a carbon tax rebate. Are they not concerned how much more the carbon tax will add to their daily cost of living? Is the U.S. about to see a “Blue Wave” next Tuesday when voters go to the polls for the midterms, or will there be another surprise from an energized Republican base? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A horrible case of animal abuse in Nova Scotia left a young dog starved to death inside a cage on the back seat of a car with a bag of dog food on the front seat. The owner of the dog received four months house arrest 20 months probation and a ten year ban on owning a pet. The head of the Nova Scotia SPCA is disappointed. Guest: Dr. Stanley Coren, Psychology professor Emeritus, international dog behaviour expert, author and dog show judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November is Financial Literacy Month. And a new study shows Canadians are exhibiting increased stress levels caused by mounting financial pressures. 44% of Canadians believe their financial situation is negatively impacting their health. Our geust Organized and conducted the national study about stress, debt and financial mindfulness. He joines us to talk about the situation that affects nearly half of Canadians. Guest: Keith Emery, Operations Director with Credit Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheri Arsenault of Alberta lost her 18 year old son Bradley when he and two friends, Thaddeus Lake and Kole Novak, were killed by a drunk driver in 2011. Sheri Arsenault has been pushing for a five year minimum sentence for drunk driving causing death convictions and three weeks ago appeared at a parliamentary committee reviewing federal omnibus justice legislation at which she was studiously ignored by LIberal MPs. A parole hearing is now scheduled November 15 for Jonathan Pratt, who killed the three teens when he drove his truck at high speed into their vehicle. He is allowed to have a lawyer present, she is not. Shere fears her Victim Impact Statement will be largely ignored. Subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever else you find the shows that matter to you. Guest: Sheri Arsenault, Preparing to attend the parole hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 28th, Ron Miller talked with Roy about the social climate, his experience as an African American father, in the U.S., and the acts of violence seen last week and in recent years. The Roy Green Show podcast is uploaded every Saturday and Sunday. Subscribe to on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your favourite shows. Guest: Ron Miller, Associate Dean at Liberty University. Former senior executive at the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Blogger at RonsReflections.net. Author SELLOUT: Musings from Uncle Tom's Porch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the mass shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue, Roy Green talks with John Zogby, a U.S. national pollster and author. John explains how our society is divided into tribes and the resulting implications of those divides.- Julius Grey, a prominent human rights and constitutional lawyer in Canada, explains why our society is beginning to resemble George Orwell’s 1984.- Adam Hertzman from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh gives a local perspective on the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh that claimed 11 lives.- Roy talks with Brad Battin, a Member of Parliament from Australia, about the similarities and differences between Canada and Australia. They discuss his country's values test, its carbon tax efforts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Businesses in Ontario recieve attractive offers to move their operations to the U.S., on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the Federal governnent is still trying to figure out a carbon tax. How great is the danger of Canada losing businesses and employment opportunities because of the carbon tax? Catch more on the Carbon Tax, including Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's thoughts on it, in The Roy Green Show Podcast. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts from. Guest: Jocelyn Bamford, Vice President of Automatic Coating Ltd (ON), Founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast The Federal government has a plan for the provinces that resisted the carbon tax. Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent business talks about it with Roy. Meanwhile Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls the new plan a “shell game.” He joins Roy to explain how he sees the situation. The shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue comes one day after the arrest of alleged pipe bomber Cesar Sayoc. Tom Quiggin and Dr. Frank Farley both provide their expert perspectives on these acts of mass violence and attempted violence. The U.N. Global Compact for Migration is about to be signed by 189 nations, including Canada. Although voluntary, it will see developed nations forced to absorb millions of migrants. A Global News discover documents that show Stats Canada is requesting personal banking information of 500,00 Canadians without their knowledge. David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent with Global News, explains the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Newark gives his legal perspective on the refugee claimant who was ordered out of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two British Columbia police officers went on trail in Cuba on Thursday, after being held by the Cuban government for months. They were accused of sexually assaulting a Canadian woman vacationing separately. Is the Canadian consulate doing what it should for the accused officers? Guests: Leo Knight, of the Crime & Punishment blog, retired RCMP Officer with 30 years of investigating major crimes Scott Newark, former Alberta prosecutor and former Executive Officer of the Canadian Police Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new IPSOS poll shows Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is only one point behind Justin Trudeau. The millennial vote might be the deciding factor in the 2019 federal election. Could this work in the favour of the Conservatives? Darrell Bricker of IPSOS joins the show to talk about the results of the poll and what they mean. And Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin explains what we might see from Canada’s political parties over the next year. Canada is in the middle of two painful national anniversaries: the fourth anniversary of the murder of Canadian Army Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent by ISIS sympathizer Martin Couture-Roleau, and the fourth anniversary of the murder of Canadian Army Corporal Nathan Cirillo by ISIS sympathizer Michael Zehaf-Bibeau. Major Mark Campbell, who lost both his legs to an IED attack while wearing the Canadian uniform and fighting the Taliban and Al-Queda in Afghanistan, speaks to these shocking events in our nation’s recent history. Guests: Darrell Bricker, President and CEO of IPSOS Polling David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Nathan Cirillo, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mohammad Tawhidi is a Reformist, an Ordained Scholar and a former delegate of the Grand Islamic Jurisdiction. He is known as the Imam of Peace. He and Roy had a fascinating conversation, covering a wide range of issues affecting Canada and the world. Roy called this one of the most memorable interviews he has ever conducted. The Roy Green Show Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts.and wherever else you find your favourite shows. Guest: The “Imam of Peace” Mohammad Tawhidi, Shia Muslim Scholar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Is Canada's marijuana legislation just blowing smoke? Kevin Sabet, former U.S. Senior Advisor on National Drug Control, says yes. And criminal lawyer David Butt weighs in on some of the more pressing legal questions surrounding marijuana, possession charges and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Later, Peter McKay is Canada’s former Minister of Justice/Attorney General, but he is also a dad with concerns about the marijuana legislation and cannabis as a gateway drug. The Saudi government now says Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight. But was it anything less than a fight for his life? Khashoggi was more than just a reporter and there could be more at play than originally assumed. Dr. Christian Leuprecht, author of ‘North American Strategic Defense: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World,’ was in Turkey when Khashoggi was killed and shares his insights on the situation. Regardless of the motivations behind the killing of Khashoggi, the world is becoming increasingly dangerous for journalists. Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington and Roy discuss the risks associated with the profession in the 2018. Ontario MPP Dave Smith explains his private members legislation that would strip returning terrorists of their privileges in the province. Meanwhile, last week Roy talked with John Letts, the father of the man dubbed “Jihadi Jack” by the British media who is currently held prisoner in a Kurdish prison. Following that interview, John Letts wrote a letter to Canadian members of Canadian parliament, begging for his son to be allowed into Canada even though he is suspected of being an ISIS member. Canada must prosecute returning ISIS fighters, according to Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. Jessie Melo’s father, professional boxer Eddie “Hurricane” Melo, was shot and killed in Toronto by a contract killer in 2001. The hitman, Charles Gagne, was out on day parole when he shot Eddie Melo. Now Gagne is seeking full parole. Jessie Melo is furious, and contacted Roy and asked to share the story. She is joined by Former Alberta Prosecutor Scott Newark. Guests: Kevin Sabet, former Senior Advisor to the White House administrations of Presidents Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on National Drug Control David Butt, Criminal Lawyer and Constitutional LawyerPeter McKay, former Minister of Justice/Attorney General, Foreign Affairs Minister and Minister of National Defense Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Class of 1965 Professor in Leadership at the Roy Mailitary College of Canada abd Queen’s University, author of of ‘North American Strategic Defense: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World’ Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun Columnist Dave Smith, Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Jessie Melo, daughter of professional boxer Eddie “Hurricane” Melo, who was murdered by a hitman in 2001 Scott Newark, former Alberta Crown Prosecutor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy previews his interview with Mohammad Tawhidi, the "Imam of Peace," with a focus the dangers faced by journalists in the modern world and the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Catch Roy's full interview with The "Imam of Peace" on October 21st, and subsscribe to the Roy Green Show Podcast so you never miss out. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever else you find your favourites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Newark, gives his legal perspective on the Bernardo parole hearing and on John Letts' letter to MPs. Guest: Scott Newark, Former Alberta Prosecutor, Now adjunct professor at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to the Roy Green Show on Sunday, October 21st to hear Imam Tawhidi - one of the world's leading voices on Islamic reform and religious tolerance. He joins Roy for a discussion on Islam, terror, Jamal Kashoggi, radicalism...and his thoughts on Justin Trudeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast 1 - The Canadian government is reportedly involved in negotiating ways for former ISIS terrorists to repatriate from a Kurdish prison camp. Lt. Colonel Steve Day talks about the mindset of ISIS terrorists, and the challenges of bringing ISIS fighters back to Canada for trial. Scott Newark worked out options for the Canadian Government, if they wish to keep Canadian ISIS members in Kurdish prisons, or have them return to face charges. 2 - In an exclusive interview, Roy talks with John Letts. John is the father of a Brittish-Canadian dual citizen who has been accused of joining ISIS. His son Jack has been dubbed “Jihadi Jack” by the British media, and is held by Kurdish authorities. John continues to defend his son’s innocence and says that his son must be allowed into Canada. 3 - Dr. Bjorn Lomborg says we should not panic over the U.N. Climate Change Report. He believes in climate change and believes there are things we should be doing, but says that the U.N. is not on the right track. 4 - And two separate emails alarmed Roy over the last week, for their similarities. Both described incidents in which teachers behaved reprehensibly when challenged by their students. In one case, a mother related to Roy how her son was called a “Nazi” by his teacher. How common is this sort of incident? Guests: Lt. Colonel Steve Day, Former Commanding Officer of Joint Task Force 2 Scott Newark, Former Alberta Prosecutor, Now adjunct professor at SFU John Letts, British-Canadian citizen whose son Jack has been accused of joining ISIS and is currently held in a Kurdish prison Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, Head of the Copenhagen Consensus Centre think tank, former Director of the Danish Government's Environmental Assessment Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Bell shares his perspective on ISIS and the Canadian members who now want out. He recently wrote three major stories for Global News, covering such issues.Hear more about the possibility of repatriating ISIS fighters, and how they could face charges, in The Roy Green Show Podcast. And listen to Roy's exclusive interview with John Letts, father of the British-Canadian dual citizen who is currently held in a Kurdish prison, accused of being a member of ISIS. Subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite shows. Guest: Stewart Bell, national online investigative journalist for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Robert Thompson talks with Roy about about the Oval Office meeting between two of pop culture biggest influencers. Subscribe to The Roy Green Show on wherever you find your favourite podcasts, for interesting perspectives on the events shaping our world. Guest: Professor Robert Thompson, Director, Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, author and editor of 'Television's Second Golden Age' (Photo: Oliver Contreras - Pool/Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Are awful political decisions the main reason gas prices have stayed so high? Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague breaks down how much depends on decisions at a federal level, and if there is a real interest in constructing the Canadian pipelines waiting in limbo. There are still hurdles to get past, with the legalization of marijuana only days away. Jodie Emmery is a long-time proponent of legalizing it but she does not see what is happening as a step in the right direction. Later, President of the Canadian Medical Association Dr. Gigi Osler talks with Roy about the health concerns people should know about. Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the newest episode of The West Block. She joins Roy to talk about the interview and about Mr. Harper. And a new report found that the rental housing shortage in Vancouver is critical and has expanding into Metro Vancouver as well as Surrey and New Westminster. Low income families are now being driven to homelessness. Co-author of the study, Dr. Penelope Gurstein explains the situation. Catch Mercedes Stephenson’s full interview with Stephen Harper, subscribe to The West Block on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Guests:Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP, Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy . Com Jodie Emery, Cannabis activistMercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block Dr. Penelope Gurstein, of the University of British Columbia Dr. Gigi Osler, President of the Canadian Medical Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final installment of Beauties & The Beast, and no one on the panel is pulling any punches! (Of course, they never did before either.) Catherine Swift and Linda Leatherdale join Roy to talk about the populist movement, Stephen Harper's new book, and the legalization of marijuana. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you find your favourite shows. In the latest podcast, Roy tackles what you need to know about legalized marijuana, low income families being driven to homelessness, and more. And Subscribe to The West Block podcast to catch Mercedes Stephenson's full interview with Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Kimberly Fletcher says that there is a large portion of women in the US who support Kavanaugh, but that their side is not being heard. "By now, it should be apparent, even to some in media, that this guy is unhinged. He clearly has issues and should perhaps seek professional help.” This was what Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague publically stated about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. McTeague joins Roy to elaborate on these comments. Later, Ari Goldkind talks with Roy about Justin Trudeau’s “ambulance chaser” comments, which were directed at conservatives who questioned Terri-Lynn McLintic’s transfer to a Healing Lodge. Roy and Beryl Wasjman, Editor-in-Chief of The Suburban in Quebec, discuss the Premier-elect of Quebec’s priorities, including decreasing immigration and wanting immigrants to pass a French language proficiency test within 3 years. Stephen Buffalo talks about the emergence of Indigenous communities and companies as successful participants in the energy sector, as well as why the Indian Resource Council is urging Senators to oppose Bill C-69. Steve Smith’s 22 year-old stepdaughter, Ginny, died of an illegal fentanyl overdose. He hopes the drug dealer who sold her the fentanyl will be captured and convicted. But, after seeing how Terri-Lynne McClintic has been treated, he does not have high hopes that even a conviction will bring about justice. Roy invited him onto the show to share his concerns. Guests:Kimberly Fletcher, founder of MomsOfAmerica . US Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP, now of GasBuddy . Com Ari Goldkind, Criminal Lawyer, Political Commentator Beryl Wasjman, Editor-in-Chief of The Suburban in Quebec Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO of the Indian Resource Council Steve Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy talks with Joashua Krohn, father of Dallin Krohn, about cruel theft of his son's specialized bike. Dallin has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and his bike had been modified for him. Riding it was one of his favourite activities. If you know who where the bike is, all the Krohn familys is asking for is its return. Subsribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your favourite shows, for more Canadian stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring portions of his recent interviews with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba MP Brian Pallister and Australian MP Brad Battin, Roy takes on Trudeau's carbon tax and the gorwing resistance it is facing from provincial leaders. For more in-depth analysis on the news that affects you, subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast, on Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy tackles the controversies in recent history that have caused many Canadians to lose ftrust in Corrections Services Canada and the justice system. Hear more about the criminal justice system in Canada, including Roy's conversations wtih Criminal Lawyer Ari Goldkind and Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague, in the newest podcast of The Roy Green Show. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you find your favourite shows, including on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.(Photo: Andrew Unangst Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Smyth joins The Roy Green Show to explain what is happening with the LNG Issue, and the dynamics between Leader of the BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver and NDP Leader John Horgan.\ For more insight on the issues from across the country, subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your favourites. Guest: Mike Smyth, Host on CKNW, and columnist with the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s insistence that he will impose a federal carbon tax on all provinces, a growing firewall of opposition from premiers continues to build. This week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta UCP leader Jason Kenney, with all three welcoming Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister dropping Manitoba's planned carbon tax. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has declared his province is dropping its planned carbon tax, blaming Justin Trudeau’s lack of respect for the provinces. Meanwhile, Trudeau insists his government will impose a federal carbon tax, despite provincial resistance. And Australia introduced a national carbon tax but rescinded it after two years, declaring it was damaging the country's economy and the well-being of Australian families. Australian MP Brad Battin joined us last May to explain why the carbon tax in Australia was a complete flop. Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court today after a great deal of turmoil. How have the American people reacting to the drama and conflict surrounding Donald Trump's second appointee to the U.S. Supreme Court? Last Sunday Scott Newark revealed that he has found that convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic would be eligible for parole in 6 years, not 16. Scott returns to the show to explain why it is that McClntic could be paroled in the very near future. The Islamic Circle of North America is hosting a weekend conference in Toronto called “Carry the Light.” Speakers at the event include Lord Nazir Ahmed, who was suspended from the British House of Lords on allegations that he blamed a Jewish Conspiracy for his imprisonment for dangerous driving, and Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who was identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Guests: Scott Moe, Premier, SaskatchewanBrian Pallister, Premier, ManitobaBrad Battin, Australian MP Fran Coombs, managing editor of Rasmussen Reports, former editor, Washington TimesScott Newark, former Alberta prosecutorRaheel Raza, author of ‘Their Jihad. Not my Jihad’ Tom Quiggin, intelligence expert with the RCMP, CAF, UN and author of ‘Submission: The Danger of Political Islam’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Beauties & the Beast, the weekly panel discussion with no patience for political correctness. Catherine, Linda, Michelle and Roy tackle the reactions to Kavanaugh’s confirmation as well as the question of if Prime Minister Trudeau will let the carbon tax go. Guests:Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show PodcastScott Newark discusses the Terri-Lynne McClintic controversy, and whether or not McClintic will be eligible for a parole opportunity much earlier than has been expected. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer told The West Block that there needs to be policy changes for “horrific offenders.” But this sort of treatment has been happening for decades. Roy talks with Dan McTeague of Gas Buddy . com about the truth behind what is happening with oil prices in Canada and internationally. Global News reports that a new Ipsos poll found there is a growing desire from Canadians for a politician who will “break the rules,” and that’s the reaction to the same poll in 26 other countries. MP Michelle Rempel joins Roy to talk about the state of politicians and politics in Canada, and why she thinks it is a her duty to be outspoken. They also touch on her Twitter back-and-forth with Minister of Veteran’s Affairs Seamus O’Regan. Roy asks Catherine Swift of Working Canadians . ca about the future of Canadian trade deals and what might happen to NAFTA in the next few hours. ‘Like War’ is the new book by War Strategist and author Peter W. Singer. His new book explores the modern battleground of social media. He joins Roy on the show for an in-depth look at the topics raised in his book and by recent world history. A sex-doll brothel is set to open in British Columbia. How will this affect existing sex workers? And why is it that a brothel of animatronic sex workers is allowed, but a brothel staffed by humans is still illegal? Valerie Scott, Executive Director of the Sex Professionals of Canada, gives her perspective on this new development. Scott Newark, Former Alberta Prosecutor Dan McTeague, Senior Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy and former Liberal MP Michelle Rempel, Conservative MP and Federal Immigration Critic Catherine Swift, Working Canadians . Ca P. W. Singer, War Strategist, business owner, expert on mercenaries and robots. Valerie Scott, Executive Director of the Sex Professionals of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast The confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been delayed for one week. During that time, the FBI will investigate the accusation that he sexually assaulted Dr. Christine Ford. Roy looks at how the FBI investigation will go forward from here, what the FBI is able to do and how much investigating can actually be done in a week. Later, how much crisis management will be needed for the senators and others involved in the Kavanaugh hearing? And how does crisis management or “damage control” work? Terri-Lynne McClintic’s move to a lower-security Indigenous healing lodge is considered a travesty of justice by many. It is, however, not too unusual a decision from Correctional Services Canada. Scott Newark joins the show to explain why child-killers like McClintic, Harold Smeltzer and Karla Homolka receive favourable treatment. Canada’s small business community is facing shake-ups in the form of uncertainty surrounding the Trans Mountain Pipeline extension’s future, the current lack of a NAFTA resolution, and the legalization of marijuana offering opportunities to entrepreneurs. Meanwhile in Ontario, the Ford government will not proceed with raising minimum wage in 2019, and Alberta small business confidence is the lowest in the nation. During the parliamentary hearings on Bill C-75, Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, a member of the parliamentary committee, appeared to pay no attention to Canadian mother Sheri Arsenault, who was there to testify her concerns about the bill; it seemed as if MP Boissonnault spent most of his time fixated on his two phones. Former Premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall talks with Roy about the future of Canada’s pipeline and how much of a danger Bill C-69 may pose to Canada’s economy Guests:John Zogby, of John Zogby Strategies, Author of ‘We Are Many, We Are One’Jeff Lanza, FBI agent for 20 years, the number one FBI keynote speaker, author of ‘ Pistols to Press: Lessons in Communications from and FBI Agent and Spokesman)’ Eric Bernstein, Vice President of Bernstein Crisis Management Scott Newark, Former Alberta prosecutor Dan Kelly, President & CEO of CFIB Sheri Arsenault, spoke to a parliamentary hearing on Bill C-75 but was ignored by MP Randy Boissonnault, Brad Wall, Former Premier of Sakatchewan, Special Advisor to the Calgary law firm of Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Swift, Linda Leatherdale and Michelle Simson join Roy for a panel discussion about the stories of the week that you care about. Today the four take one the FBI investigation into Kavanaugh, Canada’s pipeline issues, the NAFTA talks, and the Doug Ford government’s decision to not raise minimum wage. For more on Kavanaugh, the pipeline issues and more, download the newest podcast of The Roy Green Show. And subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you like to keep up with the podcasts that matter to you! Guests:Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show PodcastMaxime Bernier responds to the CBC coverage of a recent interview he granted to the organization. Many have said that it seemed as if the interview was an attack. Bernier also discusses the insinuations that he is connected with international libertarian organizations, and where he draws the line on interviews. MP Bill Blair told Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block that the majority of migrants who crossed into Canada to make asylum claims have left. On Twitter, Federal Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel called this a lie. MP Rempel joins Roy to counter the claims made by Bill Blair. To hear Mercedes Stephenson's interview with Blair, download the newest podcast of The West Block from wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Sheri Arsenault is still looking for justice for her son and two of his friends, who were killed in a brutal drunk driver crash in 2011. Next week she will appear before a parliamentary committee on Bill C-75, an omnibus justice legislation which has raised some concern. Janet Merlo was a leader of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police women officer/Civilian Employees who brought a class action suit against the force on sexual harassment and assault being rampant within the RCMP. She says that she is still discriminated against by the RCMP, quite possibly for speaking up. She and Roy discuss this, her letter to RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, and the song Merlo has inspired which can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/dan-wayner-951876485/scarlet-tunic​ ​ Neither Justin Trudeau nor Minister of Veteran’s Affairs Seamus O’Regan will commit to providing service dogs to improve the lives of Canadian Armed Forces veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Yet the Liberals have an unspent $372 million budget for Veterans Affairs Canada. Becky Zhou’s husband was shot and killed by a stranger after answering the door of their own home. She is now running for public office in Surrey, B.C., but she has a national message concerning gun control and repeat offenders. Guests:Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s PartyMP Michelle Rempel, Federal Immigration CriticSheri Arsenault, who will speak before a parliamentary committee about Bill C-75Janet Merlo, former RCMP officer who began the class action lawsuit on behalf of women in the RCMP Dr. Stanley Coen, Psychology Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, International expert on dog behavior and author of ‘God’s Ghosts and Black Dogs’ Becky Zhou, running for public office in Surrey, B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A middle school teacher gave students a list of hypothetical people, then asked the students who should live and who should die. The list included “a racist, armed police officer who has been accused of excessive force.” Is this an example of “politically correct” philosophies in our education system, or simply a lapse in judgment that failed to take into account what is appropriate for the children’s ages? For more, including Roy's talk with Macime Bernier and Michelle Simson's response to Bill Blair's comments on boarder crossers, download the newst podcast of The Roy Green Show from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you like to download podcasts from. Guest: Michael Zwaagstra, Manitoba High School teacher, author of ‘What’s Wrong with Our Schools: And How We Can Fix Them’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford’s Ontario government continues upending legislative efforts of its Liberal predecessors. Now they have set their sights on the Ontario Liberals Green Energy Act. Meanwhile, Ontario's new Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli announced yesterday that Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals actually left a $15 billion deficit. Now we ask, what is the true financial picture for Canada's most populous province? Leona Alleslev is the former Liberal MP and CAF veteran who crossed the floor from Justin Trudeau's majority government to join the Conservative Party of Canada. She joins us to explain why she made this choice, and share her concerns about her former party and the Prime Minister. Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer speaks to Leona Alleslev’s crossing. And discusses NAFTA, the Trans Mountain expansion, border crossers from the U.S, and the Liberal governments’ refusal to confirm PTSD suffering Canadian military veterans would receive a trained service dog The Federal government announced that the NEB must redo the environmental review for Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Vivian Krause, whose research found that funds were being directed toward anti-pipeline groups by U.S. entities. She has found that the groups also targeted 29 ridings in 2015 election directing funds to assist in defeating CPC candidates. And yesterday was the three year anniversary of the abduction of Canadian Robert Hall by ISIS-affiliated terrorists in the Philippines who beheaded him. His family suffered tremendously and was regularly dismissed by the federal government. Guests:Tom Adams, Independent energy and environmental advisor and researcherBonnie Lysyk, Ontario Auditor GeneralMP Leona AlleslevAndrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaVivian Krause, independent researcherGord Bibby, Robert Hall's cousin and spokesperson for the Robert Hall’s family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Newark offers his perspective the numerous legal issues raised over the past week. For more on the stories that you care about, subscribe to The Roy Green Show Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you find your favourites. Guest: Scott Newark, Former Alberta prosecutor and Executive Director of the Canadian Police Association, Senior Policy Advisor to a federal Minister for Public Safety, and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No political correctness allowed, it’s time for Beauties & The Beast. Today the panel takes on the concerns raised by Leona Alleslev joining the Conservatives, and what happens when judges let their personal philosophies interfere with their duty. Listen to the latest podcast of The Roy Green Show to hear Roy’ interview with Leona Alleslev, as well as Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s thoughts on Alleslev’s crossing, and more. Subscribe to The Roy Green Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find the podcasts that matter most to you. Guests:Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Maxime Bernier joins Roy to discuss his new political party, The People’s Party, and answer the questions on everyone’s minds. Then, an interview with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on his meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and the subsequent calling-out directed at Trudeau on Twitter. John Helin, the mayor of the Lax Kw’Alaam First Nation, will address independent senators in Ottawa, concerning the cancellation of the tanker moratorium bill. He explains his position and the position of other First Nations leaders who feel they are being ignored. And Roy talks with Larry Gifford, Program Director at CKNW in B.C. and host of the new podcast When Life Gives You Parkinsons’. Larry shares his experience with discovering he has Parkinson’s disorders, sheds light on what that means for him and his family, and explains why it was important for him to begin documenting his experience. When Life Gives You Parkinson’s is available through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and anywhere else you find your favourite podcasts. Guests:Maxime Bernier, leader of the newly formed People’s PartyScott Moe, Premier of SaskatchewanJohn Helin, Mayor of Lax Kw’alaam First NationLarry Gifford, host of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast, and Program Director at CKNW in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Monday Chrystia Freeland attended the Women in the World Summit in Toronto. Freeland appeared on a panel discussion called Taking on the Tyrant, during which it was implied that U.S. President Trump was one of the tyrants in question, although she never directly stated this. How does the right in the U.S. feel about these sentiments, and was this a wise choice for Freeland while engaged in NAFTA talks? Hear more, including Roy's interview with Maxime Bernier of the new People's Party, in the latest podcast of The Roy Green Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, and never miss another episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Global News exclusive found that $372 million meant for veterans and their families has gone unspent since the Trudeau Liberals took office. But sevent months ago in Edmonton, at a town hall event, Trudeau claimed that veterans were "asking for more than we are able to give right now." Subscribe to The Roy Green Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. (Photo: REUTERS/Chris Wattie) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Roy's interview with Maxime Bernier, the phones are opened and Canadians share their thoughts on Bernier's new party, The People's Party. Does he have enough support to make an impact, will he wind up splitting the conservative vote in Canada, and doeshe resonate wtih Canadians? Hear Roy's full interview with Bernier in the newest podcast of The Roy Green Show. And subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Sticher, Google Podcasts or wherever you stay up to date with the podcasts that matter to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy addresses the many issues in the Canadian political landscape have grabbed public attention, and caused much division. Maxime Bernier has announced his new political part, the People’s Party. And Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has publically called out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has earned backlash for his plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause to cut the size of Toronto City Council. Former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Brian Peckford was actively involved in securing the Notwithstanding clause for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He has made it clear that Ford is well within his rights to use this clause. And we replay Roy’s interview with former Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa, on why he had invoked the notwithstanding clause in the face of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling regarding French language primacy law in Quebec. And Scott Newark on the murder on the murder of Marissa Shen in Vancouver, and a bizarre court decision to hold off on deporting a man who has admitted to being a member of MS-13 gang. Guests: Brian Peckford, Former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, author of ‘Some Day the Sun Will Shine and Have Not Will Be No More’ Robert Bourassa, Former Premier of Quebec, in an interview from the archives Scott Newark, Former Alberta Prosecutor, past Executive Director of the Canadian Police Association, Adjunct Professor at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for Beauties & the Beast, and this week the panels is at odds over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plans to possibly use the Notwithstanding clause. And what does Bernier’s new People’s Party mean for our next federal election? Hear more on Doug Ford, the notwithstanding clause and Bernier, as well as interviews with Brian Peckford and Scott Newark, in the newest podcast of The Roy Green Show. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you like to get your facourite podcast. Guests: Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roy Green Show Podcast Following the court ruling over the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, we look at the fate of the pipeline and Trudeau’s handling of the situation. Our guest Richard Masson, former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, says that what this means for Alberta and Canada’s economy is “real sad.” The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed, claimed to be written by an appointed White House senior staffer. It offered a scathing take on U.S. President Trump and also assured that there was a resistance working inside the White House. But will any of this have any long-term effect on Trump or the Republican? And Will the New York Times be viewed differently now, for publishing this piece? 18,000 people recently marched in Paris in support of taking actions in response to climate change. California Governor Jerry Brown will hold a conference in response to Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord. But there is evidence that shows that the Global Carbon Tax would drive up food prices and push an additional 78 million people toward hunger. Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, international economist and environmentalist, discusses this. The Humboldt Broncos begin their new season next week. They are matched up against the Nipawin Hawks in Nipawin, which is where the team was headed last April 6 of this year, when their bus was struck by a truck, resulting in the deaths of 16 people. We check in with Ryan Kessler of Global News Saskatchewan, to find out how the community of Humboldt is doing. Guests:Richard Masson, Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, and former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission Fran Coombs, Managing Editor of Rasmussen Reports, and former senior editor with the Washington Times Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, international economist and environmentalist, Founder and Director of the Consensus Centre Think Tank in Copenhagen Ryan Kessler, Reporter with Global News Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank McKenna, the Deputy Chairman of TD Bank, joined Roy on air in May of 2018, to speak about the ongoing challenge of transporting Canadian oil to international markets, and how it affects our economy. We replay that interview for context on the continuing issues. Hear more of The Roy Green Show podcast, availble on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and wherever else you subscribe to your top podcasts. Guest: Frank McKenna, Deputy Chairman of TD Bank, Former Premier of New Brunswick and former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. (Photo: Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Newark joins Roy to discuss the ongoing questions surrounding Joshua Boyle and the old photo-op with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Guest: Scott Newark, Former Alberta Crown Prosecutor, Executive Director of the Canadian Police Association (Photo: Nathan Denette The Canadian Press via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ipsos conducted a poll of 27 nations, to get their views on fake news. Canada was included. How easily do Canadians think they and their peers can spot fake news? For more interesting discussions on the stories that matter to you, subscribe to The Roy Green Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Guest: Sean Simpson, Vice President of Ipsos Canada (Photo: Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gasoline prices are dropping in Vancouver and Ontario next week. But the Atlantic hurricane season may create havoc in the Gulf of Mexico and influence a change in gas prices. Guest: Dan McTeague with GasBuddy . Com (Photo: Patrick Dell - The Canadian Press, File) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices