Greg Glatz Show
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Two-way talk radio on the edge. Greg Glatz says exactly what he needs to say and gives you YOUR chance to do the same. Saturday and Sunday nights on CJOB 68—North America's #1 news/talk station. For more info, see www.gregglatz.com.
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Clean#STOPKONY? | Amanda Thorsteinsson has a degree in international development and spent a year on the ground in Uganda. She offers her thoughts on what it takes to stop a man who turns children into child soldiers and sex slaves. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking sense of your spiritual path | Clark Saunders is a minister and the author of Through the Woods: Making Sense of Your Spiritual Path. He helps readers appreciate the value of already-lived experience.. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDocumentary sounds the alarm on persecuted Christians | The persecution of Christians is on the rise. Documentary filmmaker Martin Himel explains why. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe secrets to southern BBQ | Secrets to making world-class BBQ from Roger LeBleu, owner of Lovey's BBQ. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLas Vegas casinos can't beat "Jesus" | A Christian group counted cards and took over $3 million away from casinos. Now they want to show you how to do it, in the name of Jesus. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPastor kicked out of coffee shop | If you buy a panhandler a coffee and a donut, the manager might kick you out of the store. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRush Limbaugh in the world's oldest profession? | Michael Moore asks Rush Limbaugh, "Who's the prostitute now?" | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMennonite gets inked | Rachel has decided she's getting a tattoo. Some callers don't think that's a good idea! | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFlirting with mermaids | Manitoba Hal has released his new album. Stories of the sea and other wonderments from the prairie's favourite ukelele master. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorking on your relationship with God? | What matters more: working on your relationship with God … or being a decent human being? | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe new homeless | The newest and saddest homeless demographic is LGBT youth who are being kicked out of their homes by their parents. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTreated like family in the North End | Kyle Mason talks about a place in Winnipeg's North End where people are treated like family. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe problem with Valentine's Day | Rachel Bergen says Valentine's Day is oppressive! It divides the have's and the have-not's. Radio show listeners respond. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCoolest tech gifts for Christmas | Kate-Madonna Hindes (GirlMeetsGeek.com) has a great list of Christmas gifts for the tech geek in your life. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 11, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan you have too many pairs of shoes? | Can you have too many pairs of shoes? Women … and guys … weigh in. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on November 12, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanManitoba sets a new record for food bank use | A higher percentage of children need food bank assistance in Manitoba than in any other province. David Northcott, from Winnipeg Harvest, talks about how to make Winnipeg a great place for everyone to live. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 10, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLighthouse Mission | Sean Goulet from Lighthouse Mission talks about how Winnipeggers can help the mission take care of people on the street. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 18, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLove to BBQ? Ask the expert! | Roger LeBleu from Lovey's BBQ takes the calls and answers the questions on how to BBQ like a pro. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 11, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan men and women be "just friends"? | A survey of Utah State University students reveals that women think they can have men as friends, but men have a different idea. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 10, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRachel finds her inner burlesque | Rachel Bergen gets inspired by the Amateur Burlesque Show in Winnipeg. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 11, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIt's Christmas from the moon! | Lyndon Froese, leader of the House Party of Canada, celebrates Christmas from the moon every year … down at Sam's Place in Winnipeg. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on December 10, 2011.) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWho cares about kids at Penn State? | How did so many kids allegedly fall through the cracks in the Penn State sex abuse scandal? What will it take to get institutions to put the safety of kids first? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on November 12, 2011.) | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanProtect your privacy on Facebook | Facebook might be using your Facebook pictures to sell stuff to other Facebook users. Find out the three things you need to do to protect your privacy. Kate-Madonna Hindes joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on November 22, 2011.) | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean1 billion litres of sewage dumped in Winnipeg river | Due to a malfunction at the South End Water Pollution Control Plant, half-treated sewage has been flowing into the Red River for over a month. Nobody was notified until over a billion litres had been released. Is this apathy for the environment or just not taking responsibility of mistakes? Rachel Bergen joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on November 6, 2011.) | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe "natural replacement" for Jack Layton? | What's the difference between doing politics right and being politically correct? NDP federal leadership candidate, Nathan Cullen, joins Greg and Rachel on the air to discusses what the future of politics could be like. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 29, 2011.) | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBishop fails to report child abuse | The Kansas City Diocese is being indicted because their bishop failed to report that a priest at a Catholic Elementary School was taking nude photos of young girls. They say that they will fight this charge tooth and nail, though this isn't their first time covering up child abuse. Is this reprehensible? | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHazing in sports | After a young man came forward and told his parents that he was sexually abused during a hazing ritual by his teammates and assistant coach of a Manitoba minor hockey team, the question has come up whether drastic measures should be taken against hazing or if it's just a normal part of sports. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHouse Party of Canada visits OWS | Lyndon Froese, the leader of the House Party of Canada, visited Occupy Wall Street. And the Americans showed him an ingenious solution to obesity in Canada. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 22, 2011.) | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKid crime: can it be prevented? | Winnipeg has experienced a string of crimes committed by people as young as 14, 16 and 17 years old. Are tough-on-crime measures going to solve the kid crime problem, or is prevention a better approach? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on November 6, 2011.) | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBill Blaikie on faith and politics | Many people believe in the separation of church and state. Bill Blaikie, legendary NDP politician believes that people bring their faith perspectives into politics. He discusses his book, "The Blaikie Report", on the show with Greg and Rachel. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 30, 2011.) | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRick Mercer rants about gay role models | Rick Mercer rants about how youth are committing suicide at a drastic rate because they are bullied for their sexual orientation. He believes that people in the public eye who are LGBT should be forthright about their sexual orientation so they can be healthy role models for youth. | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYoung people occupy Winnipeg | Many young people are participating in Occupy Winnipeg in order to protest corporate greed and destruction of the environment. Is the Occupy movement a legitimate protest or should young people go work at McDonalds and stop being so picky? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 16, 2011.) | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanProtesting rape at SlutWalk | People in Winnipeg joined a Canada-wide protest against blaming sexual assault victims and explaining or excusing rape by referring to any aspect of a woman's appearance. Should women who dress slutty expect to be raped or harassed? | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNDP means higher crime rates? | Manitoba recently had a Provincial Election where the NDP was elected into majority government. Manitoba showed a record low turnout of voters, however some people are very upset, believing that this party will mean higher crime rates in the province. Rachel Bergen joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 9, 2011.) | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOccupy Wall Street | Since Sept. 17, thousands of protesters have transformed New York’s Zuccotti Park in the financial district into a sea of blue tarps, sleeping bags and tables offering free medical care, food and library books. Their signs and slogans oppose bank bailouts, corporate influence in politics, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and insufficient job prospects. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on Oct. 8, 2011.) | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRIP Steve Jobs | “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on Oct. 8, 2011.) | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSafe injection site is here to stay | The Supreme Court of Canada says the Harper government cannot close down InSite, Vancouver's safe injection site. Is it a good idea to help addicts shoot up? Is it perpetuating harmful addictions or reducing harm? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on Oct. 2, 2011.) | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPM tells CWB supporters, "Get over it" | Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly is going to end and people who don't like his decision should "get over it". (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on Oct. 8, 2011.) | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRate your ex online! | ExRated.co is a website that allows you to rate your ex boyfriend or girlfriend based on a number of factors so that prospective daters can know what your ex is really like. Petty or fair warning? Rachel Bergen joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on October 9, 2011.) | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBus Etiquette 101 | People who use Winnipeg Transit apparently do not know the rules or do not follow Bus Etiquette. | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGo to church or go to jail | An Alabama town is giving small-time offenders a choice: go to church or go to jail. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 24, 2011.) | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFree university tuition! | The Green Party of Manitoba says college and university students should go to school for free. Why wouldn't every one of the 80,000 students in Manitoba (and their parents) vote Green? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 24, 2011.) | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFacebook changed … again | Facebook went and changed everything … AGAIN! Some users are furious, but have no fear: Kate-Madonna Hindes from GirlMeetsGeek.com explains the changes and how to make the most of them. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 24, 2011.) | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs politics about vision or buying votes? | There is an upcoming provincial election, but political platforms seem to be more about spending money and buying votes than a vision for Manitoba. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 25, 2011.) | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShould women use their erotic capital? | Three books released this summer examine the advantage that sex gives women in the workplace. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 10, 2011.) | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFuture of Manitoba Small Businesses | The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says Manitoba small businesses are cautiously optimistic about the future. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 10, 2011.) | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanToo old to drive? | Rachel shares her near-death experience with an elderly driver. Are some people too old to drive? Is it time to re-test senior citizens? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 18, 2011.) | 9/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA third option for gender? | If you hold an Australian passport you could be listed as male, female, or indeterminate. Australia moves to protect the dignity of people transitioning their gender. Is it working? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 18, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSteve Bell is fasting for change | Winnipeg musician Steve Bell hasn't had a cup of coffee for weeks, and it's helping people around the world. Steve joins Greg and Rachel in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 18, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPat Roberston says divorce your sick spouse | In yet another episode of crazy Pat Robertson advice, the 700 Club founder tells a viewer to divorce his spouse with Alzheimer's and move on. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 17, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo you have the right to defend your home? | Yet another homeowner is facing charges because a man was killed in the act of invading a home. Would you defend yourself if your home was invaded? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 17, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA church for atheists? | Greg is starting a new ministry for people who want a church experience without all the hassles that turn people off. Recently, an atheist wrote Greg and said that's exactly the kind of thing he's looking for. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 17, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCell phone company horror stories | What kind of experience are you having with your cell phone carrier? Greg loves his iPhone and iPad, but the company that provides his call and data plans is driving him nuts. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on September 17, 2011.) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLe bon Jack is gone | Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer, but he won the admiration of millions of Canadians, including a new generation of young voters. Bill Blaikie, legendary Winnipeg MP and former NDP leadership candidate, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on August 28 2011.) | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLock 'em up longer? | Rachel Bergen joins Greg on the show. She argues that mandatory minimum sentencing will discriminate against aboriginals. Alternative sentencing works better and costs less. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on August 21, 2011.) | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat is a real Canadian? | The Conservative government of Canada has re-appended "Royal" to the name of Canada's navy and air force. Greg says Canada has no need for references to the British monarchy to legitimize or glorify our armed forces. The real greatness of Canada -- and Canadians -- is spelled out in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on August 21, 2011.) | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean372-pound woman writes her obituary | At 372 pounds, Lillian Coakley suffers from asthma, sleep apnea and could be susceptible to Type 2 diabetes. She has done every fad diet but nothing has kept the weight off. Coakley has been battling with weight all her life and recently came to the realization she may never receive critical weight-loss surgery that has a 10-year waiting list. So she wrote her own obituary. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 31, 2011.) | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJack Layton and the power of prayer | NDP leader Jack Layton said he felt an unexplained "joyful feeling" after he announced his first fight with cancer. He later discovered that people of all faith had been praying for him. Does prayer make a difference? Does it help when we pray for others? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 31, 2011.) | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPhotoshop: the new measure of true beauty? | The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned L’Oreal ads featuring Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington. The ASA argued that the extraordinary amount of digital enhancement in the photographs constitutes a breach of advertising standards and creates a case of false advertising. Has the ASA gone too far, or is it time to end the quest for impossible beauty? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 31, 2011.) | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWho owns Canada? | Chief Terry Nelson doesn't want Canadian tax dollar money for Indian programs. He wants Canadians to pay for rights to ALL of Canada: "Quite simply, we were here first, we own the lands and the wealth of the lands." Who really owns Canada in the 21st century? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 30, 2011.) | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo Winnipeg politicians deserve a pay raise? | Winnipeg's mayor makes $124k per year. City councillors make $66k per year. One third of their salary is tax free. A salary and benefits review is under way and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it's time to eliminate tax exemptions and gold-plated pension plans for city politicians. City councillor Grant Nordman and CTF's Colin Craig join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 23, 2011.) | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFriends with benefits? | Can you really be friends and have sex with someone? Is it possible to keep romance and emotion out of a sexual relationship? Callers share their stories on being "friends with benefits". (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 24, 2011.) | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristianity gets a second chance | Is Christianity incompatible with the beliefs and values of Canada's indigenous people? Can the Christian faith move beyond its colonizing past? A new diploma in spiritual and pastor care for indigenous people at the University of Winnipeg suggests the answer is yes. Chris Wells, Director of Studies at the UofW's Faculty of Theology, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 17, 2011.) | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe reason he rides ... | Arvid Loewen is a 54-year-old grandpa who's scheduled for hip-replacement surgery. He's also just biked across Canada faster than any man alive. He does it for kids in Kenya who have no parents and no place to live. Arvid Loewen and Charles Mully, founder of Mully Children's Family in Kenya, joins Greg on the show (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 17, 2011.) | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to marry a millionaire ... | For $3,000, the Beijing Moral Education Center for Women teaches young women how to snag a millionaire or billionaire. The school teaches them techniques to make them more attractive: from how to put on make-up in the most flattering way to how to spot a liar by looking at his facial expressions. Patty Boge, the Crazy Brazilian, joins Greg on the show and wonders where this school was when she was growing up! :) (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 16, 2011.) | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA life and death decision | Genevieve Weber went into labour almost 2 weeks early. She had been warned that a natural delivery could kill their baby. So when contractions struck and blood started to flow inside their vehicle on Highway 1 near Oakville, David Weber drove 170km/h to get his wife to the hospital. Along the way, he was pulled over twice by the RCMP, who ticketed him for speeding. His driver's licence was subsequently suspended for 5 months. What would you do if you experienced a medical emergency in the middle of nowhere? David Weber joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 16, 2011.) | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFacebook made me do it | Divorce cases are now citing Facebook and Twitter as evidence of infidelity. People are reconnecting with old loves, hormones begin to rage, and the flames of passion are reignited. Will social media ruin your relationship, or can we use it responsibly? Susie Parker from SPARKER Strategy Group joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 17, 2011.) | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFind a charity that deserves your donation dollar | Recent news stories report that charity executives are highly paid and that more money is spent on fundraising than on advertising. But does this mean charities don't deserve your support? John Mohan from Watershed Consulting joins Greg to explain how to find a charity that uses your donations well. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 10, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVideo chat becomes the new normal | Apple has included iChat for years. Google has Hangouts. Now, Facebook joins forces with Skype to add video chatting to the world's biggest social network. No more texting in your pyjamas? Kate-Madonna Hindes joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 10, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPressing on for the prize ... | Arvid Loewen is biking across Canada to raise money for orphans in Kenya. If he does it faster than any other man, he wins a bonus $50,000 for his cause. After a great start, Arvid is losing ground. Vic Neufelf, one of Arvid's crew, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 10, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBus it to Bomber games? | About 1500 people take the bus to Bomber games at the current stadium. Due to parking space shortages, about 10,000-13,000 people will need to take the bus to the new stadium in 2012. Is this really a bad thing? Maybe it's the perfect opportunity to improve public transit and build a game-day experience into taking the bus. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 9, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow do you get a smoker to quit? | Canada uses gory pictures on cigarette packages to make people quit. Australia uses bland packaging. Do any of these strategies really work? Ari Driver joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 3, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGirlMeetsGeek loves Google+ | Just when you thought Facebook was the last social network you'd ever have to join ... along comes Google+. Is it better than the rest? Should you join? What can it do for you that Facebook and Twitter can't do? Kate-Madonna Hindes joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 3, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChad Holtz: a church longing for recovery | Chad Holtz left a church because he didn't believe in hell. Now, he has a vision of a church called Recovery. "It’s a church for people who understand that we are only as sick as our secrets. It is a church where the addict, sober or not, can find love and support." Chad joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 3, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBefore they say goodbye to church ... | Before They Say Goodbye is a proactive project to help parents, leaders, and family members prepare their youth do deal with many of the challenges of faith which they are facing. David Sawler joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 3, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTara Miller: award-winning blind photographer | Tara Miller, 39, may be legally blind, but she takes amazing photos. Tara was the only blind photographer to make the shortlist of the Eye Remember national photography competition (which she eventually won). Tara joins Greg in studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 2, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHead in the Sand Records ... innovative pop music | Mike Petkau Falk heads up Head in the Sand Records, a collective of artists and bands from Winnipeg. The music is cool, authentic, avant garde ... and 100% listenable. Mike joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on July 2, 2011.) | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus vs. human rights | In an effort to accommodate people of different or no beliefs, the Manitoba Department of Education restricted the Lord's Prayer in public schools in 1992. Many schools continue the practise anyway. Would Jesus care about human rights? Jeff Olsson, president of the Humanist Association of Manitoba, joins Greg on the air. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on on June 26, 2011.) | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFastest grandpa in Canada | Arvid Loewen is 54 years old. And he's scheduled for hip-replacement surgery. But that's not stopping him from trying to beat the Guinness World Record for fastest bike ride across Canada. If Arvid, beats the record he wins $50,000 for an orphanage in Kenya. Arvid joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 26, 2011.) | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDowntown living | The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ says it's affordable, convenient, and safe to live in downtown Winnipeg. New property developers are welcoming prospective residents to an open house. Stefano Grande, executive director of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 26, 2011.) | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFirst class postage pays for first class wages | How much should a postal worker make? Do we even need a national postal service? The Conservative government says Canada can't afford the high wages of benefits demanded by CUPW. Social activist Nick Ternette says people need a wage that affords them a decent standard of living. Nick joins Greg in studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 25, 2011.) | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMinot fights flood now, asks questions later | Minot will lose 4,000 homes and 200 businesses in the worst flood in town history. For now, the town is focused on fighting the flood, but sooner rather than later the town will ask what can be done to prevent this from happening again. Minot city council president Dean Frantsvog joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 25, 2011.) | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStanding up for the working class | Yvon Godin is the Labour Critic for the Official Opposition in Parliament. He and his NDP colleagues led a 58-hour filibuster in the House of Commons to stall the Conservative government's back-to-work legislation for Canada Post workers. Yvon joins Greg on the show as the filibuster comes to an end. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 25, 2011.) | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMusician turned Member of Parliament | Andrew Cash is an award-winning Canadian musician. This year, he became a Toronto-area NDP member of Parliament. Andrew joins Greg on the show to talk about back-to-work legislation for Canada Post. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 25, 2011.) | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFail early and fail often? | Is failure a bad thing or a good thing? It depends on how and why you fail. Jamer Hunt, Chair of Urban and Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons the New School for Design, joins Greg on the show to talk about what kinds of failure work FOR us and what kinds work AGAINST us. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 30, 2011.) | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe day Metallica came to church | Pastor John van Sloten preaches from Metallica song lyrics and other "artifacts" of popular culture. John joins Greg on the show to talk about his new book, The Day Metallica Came to Church. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 18, 2011.) | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBeers and a billion dollars | The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is hosting "Beers and Bipole", a discussion about the longer, more expensive option the NDP is taking for the Bipole III hydro line. Colin Craig joins Greg on the show to talk about the June 27 event. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 19, 2011.) | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRunning for election? Get LinkedIn | A new Pew survey says LinkedIn is better than Facebook for finding people who vote for you and persuade their friends and family to do the same. Plus the the convenience of storing music, photos, and documents on the cloud is driving the sales of lightweight, low-storage computers like the MacBook Air. Kate-Madonna Hindes from GirlMeetsGeek.com joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 18, 2011.) | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKey to the city goes to GENE-ious | Winnipeg gave KISS frontman Gene Simmons the key to the city when he arrived on a speaking tour. At least one city councillor called that gesture "idiotic", while Greg thinks Simmons perfectly represents the innovation and work ethic of Manitoba's largest city. Winnipeg city councillor Grant Nordman joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 18, 2011.) | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHot dog congressman redefines "showoff" | Anthony David Weiner is the U.S. Representative for New York's 9th congressional district. Weiner sent sexually explicit photographs of himself to several women "followers" on Twitter. Is this the new normal? Where was the switch in Weiner's brain that said sexting/tweeting your wiener is a dumb thing to do? | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Thirteen | Haven Woods is suburban heaven. Property values are climbing. The streets are clean, people keep their yards really nicely. The crime rate is practically non-existent, unless you count the odd human sacrifice, dismemberment, animal attack, demon rape and blood atonement. Susie Moloney, author of The Thirteen, joins Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 12, 2011.) | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCaveat emptor: $120,000 for Winnipeg NHL tickets | 13,000 NHL season's tickets sold out in 3 days. Now eager fans in Winnipeg are searching eBay, Craigslist, and Kijiji for a second chance to see the games. Scott Brown from True North Sports and Entertainment joins Greg on the show and says it's buyer beware on the "secondary" ticket market. Plus, local singer/songwriter Harmony Parent debuts her new NHL song on live radio. Also, June 5 is Pride Day in Winnipeg and David Puranen joins Greg to talk about what pride means when you're gay and Christian. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 5, 2011.) | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Obedient Wives Club | The Muslim-based Obedient Wives Club says women can save their marriages if they submit to their husbands and rival a prostitute in bed. In the United States, Pastor Mark Driscoll says wives can win their husbands to Christ if they perform fellatio. Is this really the answer to rising divorce rates? Susie Parker -- wife, mom, business owner, and Roman Catholic -- joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 5, 2011.) | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe North End makes good business sense | Can government programs and government spending make the North End a better place to live? Maybe, but three Winnipeggers aren't waiting for government to solve our social problems. They say the North End is a great place to do business and they're putting their money where their mouths are, converting eyesore properties into safe, affordable rental units for working-class families. Darren, Dennis, and Gary from A Step Above Renovations join Greg in the studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 4, 2011.) | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean17 minutes | NHL commissioner Gary Bettman warned the NHL wouldn't work in Winnipeg if we didn't fill the building every night. He needn't have worried. 13,000 season's tickets were sold out in 3 days. The sale to the general public lasted merely 17 minutes, with 8,000 people put on a waiting list. Has Winnipeg proven itself to be "one great city"? Harmony Parent joins Greg in the studio with a new NHL theme song for Winnipeg. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on June 4, 2011.) | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan churches really change? | Can churches change? The Christian church has been preaching confession and repentance to its members since its inception, but is it capable of practicing what it preaches? Jeremy Bergen, author of the newly-published Ecclesial Repentance: The Churches Confront Their Sinful Pasts, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 29, 2011.) | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean52,000 faithful gather on Sunday night | U2 arrived in Winnipeg on the last weekend in May and turned the city upside down. On Sunday night, the band drew the largest crowd in the city's concert history. What explains the enduring appeal of the band? And why do so many people compare a U2 concert to a religious experience? Beth Maynard, editor of Get Up Off of Your Knees: Preaching the U2 Catalog, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 29, 2011.) | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRockin' the blues | From June 11-15, the Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre in St. Boniface is going to be rocking the blues. Dozens of bands will perform in seven shows over 5 days. At least half of the players in these bands are 5ft tall or less. That’s because the performers at this 5-day rockfest are students at The Music Cellar, a St. Vital music school. David Schneider, a Rockin' the Blues co-ordinator, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 28, 2011.) | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanManitoba's killer highway | A 22-kilometre stretch of Highway 6 has seen a tragic number of collisions resulting in death and injury. Is it a killer highway as residents suggest -- a bad road that needs to be improved or twinned? Or is it bad drivers? Lee Garfinkel from the Highway 6 Concerned Citizens Coalition joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 28, 2011.) | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTaxes can't fix Winnipeg's crumbling roads | A CCPA study says a 1% sales tax levy won't produce nearly enough money to address Winnipeg's infrastructure deficit. Winnipeg needs to stop suburban sprawl and increase its population density by getting people to live downtown. Glen Murray, urban visionary and former mayor of Winnipeg, joins Greg on the show. Greg is also joined by Logan Littlefield and Meaghan Pauls, 20-somethings who are Winnipeg-area landscape and urbanism scholars. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 22, 2011.) | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBlame pedophile priests on the Swinging 60's? | The Roman Catholic Church says a new study by John Jay College of Criminal Justice at CUNY suggests the permissiveness of the 1960's prompted priests to sexually abuse children. Is this another cop out and refusal to accept responsibility? Also, Kate-Madonna Hindes starts the hour with live reports on tornadoes that struck Minneapolis, a favorite long-weekend destination for Manitobans. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 22, 2011.) | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanApocalypse NOT | Harold Camping and Family Radio spent $100 million telling people that judgment day was coming on May 21, 2011. People gave up their money, marriages, and mortgages for an event that never happened. Jeff Olsson, president of the Humanist Association of Manitoba and former Anglican priest, joins Greg on the show. Greg is also joined by John Mohan from Watershed Consulting. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 21, 2011.) | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIf the NHL comes to play, are Winnipeggers going to pay? | Winnipeg doesn't deserve an NHL franchise. It needs to EARN an NHL franchise buy buying tickets. An NHL team will generate revenue, exposure, and opportunity for Winnipeg, but only if the people of Winnipeg invest in the team. Graham Hnatiuk from Progressive Winnipeg and Brian Munz the voice of hockey on CJOB 68 join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 21, 2011.) | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPost-rapture pet care & rapture pot luck | What will happen to Fido or Foofoo after you've been raptured on May 21, 2011? A group of atheists who will be left behind when Jesus returns are ready to take care of your pets. Plus, Kate-Madonna Hindes is planning a rapture pot luck. Bart Centre, owner of Eternal Earth-Bound Pets, and Kate-Madonna Hindes from GirlMeetsGeek.com join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 15, 2011.) | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe end of the world as we know it | Family Radio says the rapture will take place on May 21, 2011. Does the Bible really tell us the day and hour that Jesus is coming back? Does faith make people too heavenly-minded to be of any earthly good? Dr. Terry Hidichuk, Dean of Theology at the University of Winnipeg, joins Greg on the show. Greg is also joined by theology students Logan Littlefield, Frank Klassen, and Karis Klassen. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 15, 2011.) | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpic fail means epic flood | Volunteers are rising to the occasion as the Assiniboine River is rising above its banks and flooding southwestern Manitoba. Thousands have been evacuated and up to 150 homes will be sacrificed to save 850 others. Meanwhile tough questions need to be asked about inadequate water measurements, improper drainage, and the failure to coordinate resources. Was the Selinger government properly prepared for the Assiniboine River flood? Callers give the government a failing grade. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 14, 2011.) | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy are we getting gouged at the pumps? | Why are we paying $1.31 per litre for gasoline while crude oil hovers around the relatively low price of $100 a barrel? Industry Minister Tony Clement says he's going to demand answers from oil industry executives, but Canadians are skeptical. A former Liberal MP says speculators are driving up the price of gasoline and the government refuses to step in and stop the madness. Dan McTeague from tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 14, 2011.) | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanVancouver's guerilla gardener says dig up your lawn | David Tracey is the Guerilla Gardener and the author of Urban Agriculture. He says Canadians need to grow their own food and the best place to start is on their front lawns. David joins Greg on the show to talk about making the transition from grass to green beans. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 7, 2011.) | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre Muslims glad Osama bin Laden is gone? | The Taliban has launched retaliation attacks in Afghanistan to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, but many Muslims are glad bin Laden is gone. A new approach to revolution is underway, fuelled by social media rather than suicide bombers. Imam Hosni Azzabi joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 8, 2011.) | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSex scandals in religion (it's not the Catholics) | Sex Scandals in Religion is a new Vision TV series. Bypassing the much-publicized epidemic of abuse in the Roman Catholic church, the series takes an unprecedented look at incidents in four other mainstream faiths. Robin Benger, who wrote and directed In the Name of the Ayatollah (Episode 1), and Alan Mendelsohn, who wrote and directed Wall of Silence (Episode 2), join Greg on the show. Greg Wolfe also guests on the show to talk about beauty in religion. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 8, 2011.) | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNew MPs in Quebec: paying teenagers $$$ to govern Canada | A 19-year-old university student becomes MP in Quebec and gets $157,731 a year. So does "Vegas" Brosseau, who has never set foot in her riding, doesn't speak the language, and lives 300 kilometres away. Are these new NDP MPs really a breath of fresh air for Canadian politics, or is this just old-style partisan politics at its worst? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on May 7, 2011.) | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe House Party of Canada | The House Party of Canada believes the government is not here to fix all your problems. It also believes that real leaders screw up. Most importantly, it wants Canadians to start thinking about what really makes us happy. House Party of Canada co-founders Lyndon Froese and Mike Friesen join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on April 30, 2011 on CJOB 68.) | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMayWorks celebrates Winnipeg's labour history | Did the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike end the city's prospects as a world class metropolis or did it create a better quality of life for all citizens. MayWorks is an annual month-long festival that celebrates Winnipeg's labour history. Social activist Nick Ternette joins Greg in studio. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 24, 2011.) | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDid Stephen Harper forget about Easter? | Prime Stephen Harper called an election on May 2, which means advance polls are open Good Friday and Easter Monday. Did the Prime Minister forget about the Christian high holidays? Patty Boge, the Crazy Brazilian, joins Greg on the show and talks about the Brazilian tradition of fining non-voters ... and hanging Judas. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 23, 2011.) | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Liberals: defenders of democracy? | Can the Liberals save Canada from the Conservative government? The Liberal party says Canada is having an election because the Conservatives were found in contempt of Parliament. Are the Liberals the ethical choice for Canadians? Liberal candidate Rob Clement joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 17, 2011.) | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA street mission in your neighborhood? | A Winnipeg street mission is coming to Wolseley, one of Winnipeg's most desirable residential neighborhoods. The people of Wolseley are embracing the new Siloam Mission project, but would you welcome a street mission to your neighborhood? Floyd Perras, executive director of Siloam Mission, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 17, 2011.) | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWho makes the decisions--men or women? | Who calls the shots in your family? Men like to think they're in charge but a recent Fast Company article says women make the final decision for buying 91 percent of homes, 65 percent of new cars, 80 percent of health care choices, and 66 percent of computers. Winnipeg business owner Ari Driver joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 16, 2011.) | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAmber alert! Politicians should pay attention to ordinary Canadians | Many Canadians think the 2011 leaders debate was yet another staged, contrived, and manipulative production in the dog and pony show we call a federal election. Polls says the #1 emotion Canadians felt after the debate was “annoyance”. Amber Harris is a 38 year-old, married mother of three. She lives in Alberta, she has a college education, is a small-business owner, and she's letting her elected representatives know what ordinary Canadians think. Amber joins Greg on the show to discuss her wakeup call for Canadian politicians. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 16, 2011.) | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRichard Cloutier reports live from Fargo, ND | Richard Cloutier and his crew report live from Fargo, ND, where the Red River has just crested. Fargo residents are breathing much easier this year than the flood season of 2009, thanks in part to new technology replacing the 3 million sandbags used in the past. Richard reports on road conditions, the surrounding areas, and what all this means for the people of Winnipeg living downstream. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 10, 2011.) | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre politicians past their expiry date? | Are politicians past their expiry date? The question isn't, "Are politicians too old?" The question is, "Are we getting fresh, savoury, and healthy political action from our elected representatives?" Anita Neville, Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 10, 2011.) | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAcademic doping comes to Canada | According to Tom Blackwell of the National Post, doping has now arrived on university and college campuses in Canada. Grade-competitive students are using Ritalin, Adderall and other “accepted” stimulatory drugs to gain a competitive edge over other students. Some doctors think cognition-enhancing drugs are a good idea. Dr. Derryck Smith, a University of British Columbia psychiatrist, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 9, 2011.) | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSteve Bell says we're all kin, so be kin(d) | Musician Steve Bell found himself despairing about the state of the world and feeling like there was nothing he could do to change it ... except be kind. Not kindness in a sentimental sense, “but in a relational sense, being kind because we are kin — we need each other.” Kindness is the name of Steve Bell's new album. Steve joins Greg on the show to talk about the new disc, years of playing in bars, religion, writer's block, and how he managed to sell 400,000 copies of his 16 albums. Also: a call from Manitoba music legend Graham Shaw. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 3, 2011.) | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSexting: what teenagers really do with their phones | In her new Rolling Stone interview, pop star Rihanna promotes sexting -- sending naked pictures of yourself to others via cell phone. "When you're alone, and those horny moments come up, pictures can be very handy." For teenagers, who have ready access to technology, sexting is laughably easy, unremarkable, and even compelling: the primary reason teenagers sext is to look cool and sexy to someone they find attractive. The Associated Press and MTV by Knowledge Networks say 24% of 14 to 17-year-olds have been involved in “some type of naked sexting”. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 2, 2011.) | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhich leader would you have a beer with? | Which party leader would you have a beer with? QMI & Leger Marketing conducted an exclusive national poll to search for signs of humanity among the leaders of the federal parties. 9 out of 10 Canadians wouldn't have a beer with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. Find out out who came out #1 in the most important political poll of the 2011 Election. Rebecca Blaikie, NDP candidate for Winnipeg North, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on April 2, 2011.) | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLove wins ... a dangerous heresy? | Rob Bell's new book is called Love Wins. Bell says God doesn't want to send billions of people to hell and that Christianity keeps talking about the bad news more than the good news. Critics accuse Bell of heresy and are refusing to promote or even read his books and videos. Greg quotes from Love Wins on the air and challenges his listeners to defend the concept of hell. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 27, 2011.) | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to shop for free | Kathy Spencer got her grocery bill down from $267.22 to zero. She says you should NEVER pay for bathroom essentials. Kathy's book How to Shop for Free reveals all the secrets of surviving and thriving on a limited income in a tough economy. Kathy joins Greg on the show and takes calls from listeners. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 27, 2011.) | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCanadians won't vote | On May 5, Canada holds its 5th federal election in just over 10 years. Canadians will be inundated with polls in the month leading up to the election, but the real poll is the one that says on 55% of Canadians ages 25-44 won't bother voting. Greg opens up the lines and finds out what it will take to get listeners interested in politics again. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 26, 2011.) | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGo to hell? | The discussion on hell is heating up with the release of Rob Bell's new book Love Wins. Does God want to send billions of people to hell? Pastor Chad Holtz doesn't think so ... and it cost him his job. Chad joins Greg on the show and takes calls from listeners. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 26, 2011.) | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTime to put the Manitoba social out of its misery | Manitobans proudly claim the "social" as their own, yet no one wants to go anymore. Is it time to put the social out of its misery? Winnipeg writer Bartley Kives says there are four ways to save the Manitoba social from extinction. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 20, 2011.) | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChoose your last meal | If you could pick your last meal, what would it be? Greg goes to the lines and Roger LeBleu, owner of Lovey's BBQ, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 20, 2011.) | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInsecure women love Facebook | A new study reveals that insecure women use Facebook to draw attention to themselves. Plus, Charlie Sheen gets 1 million followers on Twitter in 25 hours--a new world record. Does that prove Twitter is for twits? Does social media have any redeeming value? GirlMeetsGeek.com's Kate-Madonna Hindes joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 13, 2011.) | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYour voice tells me you're a cheater | McMaster University researchers say women believe the lower the man's voice, the more likely he's going to cheat. (And men think a woman with a higher voice is more likely to be unfaithful.). The study, published in the latest edition of Evolutionary Psychology, is the first to examine the link between voice pitch and perceived cheating. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 12, 2011.) | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWinnipeg's downtown ... getting past dumpy and dangerous | The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has worked hard to create a safe and welcoming neighbourhood for people to work, shop, and live. Now, Winnipeg city councillors want to direct funding away from BIZ outreach initiatives and put police cadets on the streets. Councillor Gord Steeves, downtown biz owner Ari Driver, and landscape & urbanism scholar Logan Littlefield join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 12, 2011.) | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUofW students should stand up for themselves | University of Winnipeg profs want an 8.4% pay raise. That pay raise will cost students an extra 10% in tuition fees. If the profs don't get their raise, a strike means students will have their classes postponed or cancelled. Either way, students lose. Why are students supporting the profs instead of standing up and speaking up for themselves? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 6, 2011.) | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLearned pigs and fireproof women | Can the ukelele really play down and dirty blues? It can in the hands of Manitoba Hal, an east coast musician who creates genre-busting music videos on the second floor of his Nova Scotia home. Hal has produced over 10 albums and is currently touring Canada and the U.S. His latest single, Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women, has put him in the lead in an international competition sponsored by Gibson and Rockethub.com Hal joins Greg on the show to reveal his unusual song-writing secrets. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 6, 2011.) | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFighting credit card companies with cash | Would you use cash or debit card to help your local retailer out? The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has launched a major campaign to inform consumers about how much credit card companies charge merchants to swipe your card. The CFIB is equipping 108,000 businesses with signs that promote the use of cash or debit cards INSTEAD of credit cards. Consumers want to know what's in it for them. CFIB's Janine Carmichael joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 6. 2011.) | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoy Smith takes on human trafficking | Human trafficking is hiding in plain site in Canada. No politician in Canada has done more to fight human trafficking than Conservative MP Joy Smith. She says God called her to federal politics and she's co-chairing the 2011 Manitoba Prayer Breakfast with Grand Chief Ron Evans in April. Joy Smith joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 5, 2011.) | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFirst Nations financial transparency | Conservative MP Kelly Block is sponsoring Bill C-575, which requires First Nations leaders to report their salaries and remuneration of expenses. In a surprise move, 15 Liberal MPs supported the Bill. But NDP MP Pat Martin says Kelly Block is a "hapless dupe for a bunch of rednecks". Is it time for First Nations leaders to embrace financial transparency? MP Kelly Block and Grand Chief Ron Evans join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on March 5, 2011.) | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNational Debt Clock | Canada's national debt will be $124 million more tomorrow than it is today. Most people think the Conservative government taxes less and spends less than other political parties, but the Canadian Taxpayers Federation thinks even the Conservatives need to reduce spending. The CTF's National Debt Clock is making its way across the country and making Canadians aware of how big our debt really is. Colin Craig from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 27, 2011.) | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDrummers vs. guitar players. Who rules? Who drools? | John Bonham or Jimmy Page? When it comes to music, drummers and guitar players have inspired millions of kids to play. Canada's premiere drum clinic takes place in Winnipeg every year. David Schneider is the coordinator of the Winnipeg DrumTalk Festival, and he joins Greg in the studio ... along with a cornucopia of percussion instruments (including goat nails). Steve Broadhurst, touring drummer for Doc Walker, also joins the show. For more info on the Winnipeg DrumTalk Festival, see www.WinnipegDrumTalk.ca. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 26, 2011.) | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo we need more dopeheads and druggies in Canada? | Salvia divinorum causes an intense high that can include hallucinations, uncontrollable laughter, lack of co-ordination, and even loss of consciousness. It's legal in Canada, but the Conservative government wants to criminalize the substance. Drug-use advocates are balking at the proposed legislation, saying the government should ban alcohol and tobacco instead. Law and order MP Shelly Glover joins Greg on the show and sets the record straight. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 26, 2011.) | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWinnipeg gets a new newspaper | Nick Ternette is Winnipeg’s superhero of social justice. He's a contributing editor for a new newspaper in Winnipeg ... and they don't get a single dollar of government funding. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 21, 2011.) | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Latest Greatest Smartphone Apps | Your smartphone does a whole lot more than make phone calls. Kate-Madonna Hindes from GirlMeetsGeek.com gives Greg and his listeners all the latest and greatest apps to make your smartphone really smart. And as always, Kate-Madonna has a giveaway! | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReal to Reel Film Festival | The Real to Reel Film Festival promotes the best in the latest films and TV episodes that encourage and inspire us to a greater understanding of the human journey. The Festival runs from March 2 to March 6, 2011 at a church that use to ban members from attending movies. Paul Boge, the festival co-ordinator, and Ernesto Griffith, the producer of Billy -- one of the festival’s featured films -- joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 19, 2011.) | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Bed Bug Baker | Worried about bed bugs? Fear not. Leon Wieler is the Bed Bug Baker. Wieler, an inner-city landlord, converted an old trailer into an oven that heats mattresses, box springs, and any other furniture that harbour bedbugs and bakes the bugs to death. He says he invented the device because people need to take "personal responsibility" for the bed bug problem. His apartment block has been bug free for 6 months. Wieler joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 19, 2011.) | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThree Amigos update | The Three Amigos came to Canada looking for work. When their jobs in Alberta dried up prematurely, they found work in Thompson, Manitoba. But it's illegal for temporary foreign workers to change jobs without filing extensive paperwork and the Canadian government wants to order the Three Amigos out of the country. At the last minute, someone has stepped in to help them stay. Diwa Marcelino from Damayan Manitoba joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 6, 2011.) | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo Canadians need more patriotic pride? | Canada supplies more oil to the United States than any other country in the world, yet Americans constantly complain they're paying their "enemies" for foreign oil. Does Canadians need to do a better job of reminding Americans how important we are to them? Do we need more patriotic pride? U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 6, 2011.) | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanManitoba Housing: epic fail or socialist success? | Manitoba Housing is in the news again. Mould, bedbugs, poor maintenance, and a dismal track record of filling vacant suites. Now, they're asking a troubled first nations band council to manage Manitoba Housing properties. Is it time for Manitoba Housing to get out of the housing business? Sel Burrows, Point Douglas resident and activist, joins Greg on the show. Nick Turnette calls in. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 5, 2011.) | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking room for Muslims in school | Twelve Muslim families in Winnipeg don't want their kids to learn music or participate in co-ed gym classes. Should the public school system accommodate these demands, or should Muslim families adapt to Canadian values? Shahina Siddiqui, from the Islamic Social Services Association, and Hosni Azzabi, imam of Manitoba, join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on February 5, 2011.) | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreparing for departure | Are you ready to die? Have you made the necessary arrangements for your funeral expenses, memorial service, and other end of life requirements? Or do you expect your friends and family to do it? United Church minister Sharon Wilson and Friends Funeral Service director Harry Froese join Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 30, 2010.) | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShould government pay people to get fit? | The Manitoba government has announced a healthy living initiative that combats physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, and smoking. It will cost taxpayers $765,000 a year. A researcher at Massey College says Canadians should get a $5000 Healthy Living Voucher every year to spend on healthy living options. Should government pay people to get fit? Neil Seeman, author of XXL: Obesity and the Limits of Shame, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 30, 2011.) | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBishops in the bedroom | The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a pastoral letter urging married couples to use sex for making babies, not making love. Do celibate ministers really know what they're talking about when it comes to sex? Catholic wife and mom Susie Parker joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 29, 2011.) | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJunior-high students build guitars | Ecole Selkirk Junior High has the coolest shops class in the world: they make guitars. And they sell them to raise funds for a good cause. Wayne Davies, principle of the school, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 29, 2011.) | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGuy's Guide to Valentine's Day | Valentine's Day is approaching fast and you don't have a clue what to get her. In this episode, Greg presents the "three main food groups" of successful Valentine's Day gift-giving. Greg is joined in the studio by the owners of Perfume Paradise, Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery, and Chocolatier Constance Popp. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 29, 2011.) | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean20-somethings: slower is NOT slacker | Richard Settersten and Barbara Ray are the authors of Not Quite Adults: Why 20-Somethings Are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood, and Why It’s Good for Everyone. Some people think it's crazy that more and more 20-somethings are living at home with their parents. Settersten and Ray say we should be far more worried about young people who jump quickly into marriage or parenting before they’re ready, who leave home without adequate resources, and who bypass higher education. Author and professor Rick Settersten joins me on the show. Check out the book website at www.notquiteadults.com. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 23, 2011.) | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanForgive the man that murdered your child? | Candace Derksen, age 13, was abducted and left to die in a shed in November 1984. Her accused killer is finally standing trial over 26 years later. Justice will be served, but Candace's mom says forgiveness is what really set her free. "We both knew that in order to be truly free, we would have to turn what was meant for evil into good. We would have to forgive by faith." (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 23, 2011.) | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWould you sue if you wound up on YouTube? | Cathy Cruz Marrero had the mall fall of a lifetime when she fell into the Berkshire Mall water fountain while texting on her BlackBerry. The video footage of her fall was posted on YouTube, where it's gone viral and received over 2 million hits. Cathy Cruz Marrero plans to sue. What would you do if somebody posted footage of you? Peter Havens, general manager of Kildonan Place Mall, joins me on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 22, 2011.) | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWarning: beer contains barley | Health Canada thinks we need beer bottle warning labels to tell us beer contains barley or wheat. The cost to beer bottlers is high--some would have to destroy their current bottle float. Then there's the cost to taxpayers to make sure this idiotic campaign is promoted and enforced by the government. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 22, 2011.) | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWould you let a computer run your home? | Would you let a computer run your home? Kate-Madonna Hindes, from girlmeetsgeek.com, just got back from CES 2011 and she tells you how to get started on home automation for just $30. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 16, 2011.) | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTough-on-crime costs $2 billion | The Conservative government's tough-on-crime legislation means more prisoners spending more time in jail and the government spending $2 billion to make room for them. Is this the best way to fight crime? Shelly Glover, Conservative MP for Saint Boniface and Winnipeg Police Service officer, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 16, 2011.) | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAn insult to gay people | The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council has banned the original, unedited version of Money for Nothing from Canadian airwaves. Greg says the ban insults the intelligence of gay people. Gay celebrities have spoken out against the ban and a Maclean's poll says 91.57% of people oppose it. | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMore taxes and bigger unions? | Do you think 25% sales tax and big unions could raise the standard of living in Canada? Gregg Olsen has just published Power and Inequality, and he says Norway, Finland, and Sweden prove it can be done. And by the way, those countries have booming capitalist economies. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 15, 2011.) | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWinnipeg ... love it or leave it? | Some people call Winnipeg the little city that could. Other people say Winnipeg is a town going nowhere fast. Ari Driver is a downtown Winnipeg business owner who's faced fire, robbery, and other misadventures. She planned to leave Winnipeg, but forgot about moving away when the people of Winnipeg showed their support. What do you think of the world's coldest city: do you love it ... or do you want to leave it? (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 9, 2011.) | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDoes religion promote violence? | Six people are dead and a U.S. Congresswoman is fighting for her life after a shooting in Tucson, Arizona. Westboro Baptist leader Fred Phelps thanks God for the shooter and says God is wreaking vengeance on people who disobey the Bible. Does religion promote violence? Jeffrey Olsson, president of the Humanist Association of Manitoba and former Anglican priest, joins Greg on the show. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 9, 2011.) | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan Muslims and Christians get along? | Many Canadians think Muslims and Christians cannot peacefully co-exist. Terrorist attacks, reports of persecution, and violent responses to cartoons leave Canadians with the impression that Islam is a violent religion. But on Christmas Eve in Egypt, Muslims offered themselves as "human shields" against attacks on the country's Christian minority. Hosni Azzabi, Manitoba's Islamic leader, joins me on the show to discuss the Muslim agenda in Canada. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 8, 2011.) | 1/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJohn Mohan and watershed moments | Under John Mohan's leadership, Siloam Mission went from an obscure, 2-staff, storefront organization to a household name with a multi-million dollar budget dedicated to helping people on the street. In the midst of that success, John had a watershed moment -- a difficult one -- which ultimately prepared him for the next stage of his life. This is John's first on-air interview since stepping down as CEO of Siloam Mission. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 2, 2011.) | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs "social justice" really justice? | Nobody has worked harder and longer than Nick Ternette to advocate for Winnipeg's poor. Nick is sick and tired of charity--he thinks it robs the poor of their dignity and leads to self-congratulatory feelings for donors. Nick says it's time we moved to a social justice model, where "all people have the right to food, shelter and clothing". But some people don't think that's justice at all. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 2, 2011.) | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGirlMeetsGeek Guide to Social Media | Kate-Madonna Hindes is girl and geek combined into one VERY helpful person. You can find her online at www.GirlMeetsGeek.com. In this episode of the Greg Glatz podcast, Kate-Madonna tells you how Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites are actually changing the way you need to do business. Also ... free tools you can use to build the right presence online. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 1, 2011.) | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSuccessful New Year's resolutions (for real) | Just about everyone fails to keep their New Year's resolutions, and there's a reason why. Greg shares a Harvard University study on incentives THAT WORK. Discover the secrets to KEEPING your resolutions in 2011. (Broadcast on CJOB 68 on January 1, 2011.) | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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