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
258 episodes
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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46:54
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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The Rise of Conservatism in Canada with Sean Speer
Is Canada really broken? Can Pierre Poilievre fix it? Leading conservative thinker Sean Speer joins us on this week's No Nonsense.
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The VP Debate and American Election Predictions with Clifford Young
The pundits are calling the VP debate weirdly normal - but hasn’t the election stateside been just that? Clifford Young of IPSOS explains.
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Journalism, Democracy, and Free Speech with Peter Menzies
Former publisher and broadcast regulator Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense to catch us up on the latest media controversies and the misuse of the phrase "protecting democracy."
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MiniPod: Canadian Agriculture Update with Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois
A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.
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The Political Landscape and Public Mindset with Darrell Bricker
A quick scan of the political landscape and the public mindset with Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker on this week's No Nonsense
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The No Nonsense Political Panel Reconvene on the Eve of the Return to Parliament with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson
Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.
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Protecting Online Free Speech with Dr. Emily Laidlaw
This week on No Nonsense, Dr. Emily Laidlaw on striking a balance between consumer protection and protecting free speech online. Can governments be a fair arbiter?
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Policy Advisor Robert Asselin on the State of the Canadian Economy
The Liberal government promises it will now start to stem the flow of foreign workers - but is it too little too late? Former Liberal advisor Robert Asselin says regrettably, yes.
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The Latest Space Updates with Elizabeth Howell
Should we worry about space junk falling from Saskatchewan skies? Why are we building a rocket ship launch pad in Nova Scotia? What would it take to build a human settlement on the moon, or even Mars? Who’s winning the space race, China or the ...
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A Survey of Canadian Energy Sector Policies with Gary Mar
No Nonsense is back from a summer break with Gary Mar and a survey of the policies and politics impacting the Canadian energy sector and the environment.
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The American Class Divide with Batya Ungar-Sargon
How are American policies and politics dividing and disparaging the working class? Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on how it will impact the U.S. election.
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A Lifetime in the Canadian Armed Forces with General Wayne Eyre
According to General Wayne Eyre, our world has changed more in the last decade than the last 50 years. Why he is troubled by the state of our military's preparedness on this week’s No Nonsense.
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The State of Canadian Defence with Andrew Leslie
With two live wars, dozens of civil wars, and genocides underway, why is Canada trying to cut defence spending? Former Commander of the Army Andrew Leslie weighs in.
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Who is the Real Pierre Poilievre with Andrew Lawton
The unconventional origin story of a young political leader - biographer Andrew Lawton on the surprising life of Pierre Poilievre.
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The Prime Minister's Turbulent Reign with Stephen Maher
In the wake of a significant by-election loss, we talk with Stephen Maher, the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” on No Nonsense.
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