No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
Episodes
273 episodes
The New State of American Democracy with Clifford Young
What is the state of mind in post-election USA? Clifford Young shares the latest polls and the changing American mind.
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The Trade War's Impact on Canadian Air Travel with Duncan Dee
Canadian airfares are some of the highest in the world. What does it mean for Canadians travelers with the tariff and trade battles underway? Duncan Dee explains on No Nonsense.
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Is the Trade War "Performative"? with Trevor Tombe
Will boycotting American products make Americans feel the heat? Trevor Tombe on what Canada’s next move should be in a “performative” trade war.
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Canada in Crisis with Matt Gurney and Tara Henley
It's not just tariffs.... healthcare, defense, even the courts are all suffering because of red tape and an inability to react in real time. Matt Gurney and Tara Henley explain.
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Trump's Tariff Threat and Canada's Future Leadership with Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson
Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their po...
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The Liberal Leadership Race and the Canada-US Trade War with Jeffrey Simpson
As tariffs and a trade war loom, can Canada get its own house in order? Will Mark Carney appeal to regular Canadians or be seen as an “elite” candidate? Jeffrey Simpson on the Liberal leader race and the state of play on both sides of the borde...
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Trump Presidency 2.0 & Canada-US Relations with David MacNaughton
Canada needs to get its act together on national security and economic matters to meet the challenges of Trump 2.0. Former Canadian ambassador David MacNaughton shares his insight on what happens next.
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Technology and the "Extinction of Experience" with Christine Rosen
The Internet, smartphones, and now Artificial Intelligence have fundamentally changed our world - but what about how people experience each other? Christine Rosen shares her research.
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The 51st State with Diane Francis
The 51st state? A joke? Or a concept that might have a kernel of possibility? Our cross-border guest Diane Francis on whether a "merger of the century" is possible.
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The Inspirational Story of the Famous People Players with Diane Dupuy
The woman behind the incredible phenomenon: Diane Dupuy on the Famous People Players, a black light puppetry troupe made up entirely of intellectually disabled performers and staff.
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The Canadian Political Crisis with the No Nonsense Panel: Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman
What does Chrystia Freeland’s shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
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The Russia-Syria-Iran Nexus Explained with Marcus Kolga
What does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia’s proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s most recent bombing campaign.
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How Banks are "Fleecing" Canadians with Andrew Spence
Why doesn’t Canada demand consumer protection or duty of care from the big banks? Andrew Spence explains why practices such as overdraft fees have been banned in other countries.
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A Bioethics Perspective on MAiD with Eric Mathison and James Downar
On this episode, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding the MAiD debate in Canada. James Downar and Eric Mathison share their perspectives.
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Efficiency in the Public Sector with Donald Savoie
Can DOGE, a department of government efficiency, work in Canada? Cutting costs and reforming the public sector with Donald Savoie.
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Canada's Broken Immigration System with Mike Moffatt
Yann Martel says Canada has often been called the greatest hotel on earth - but can afford the bill? A look at immigration, and its impact on everything from housing to healthcare with Mike Moffatt.
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The Capital Gains Tax with Jack Mintz
What does the capital gains tax mean for individuals, small businesses, and the value of your stock? Economist Jack Mintz gives us the troubling facts.
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Analysis of the US Election Results with Pollster Clifford Young
Surprise election outcome - or was it? Clifford Young, head of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, weighs in.
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Remembering Korean War Veterans with Tim Cook
To mark Remembrance Day, a conversation with historian Tim Cook about Canada's contribution in the Korean war.
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GenX / Millennial Panel with Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley
The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.
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MiniPod: Saskatchewan Election Results with John Gormley
The longest serving government in Canada holds onto the rings of power, but the voters send a strong message. John Gormley analyzes last night's election results in Saskatchewan.
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The Ongoing Legal Battles for Access to MAiD with Jocelyn Downie
The debate over Medical Assistance in Dying is shifting from Parliament to court. The issue is whether those with mental illness should have access to a dignified death. Is it their charter right to choose? Lawyer Jocelyn Downie weighs in.
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The History of the US and Canada's Defining Friendship with Tim Cook
The Canada-US relationship is always key but often frustrating. It's a bond forged on the battlefields of WW2. Historian Tim Cook on the history that has defined our story.
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