No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
News & Politics Podcasts
Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
Location:
Canada
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.
Language:
English
Contact:
6137905377
Website:
http://pamelawallin.com/
Episodes
Chinese Foreign Interference with Sam Cooper
5/8/2024
From casinos to condos, investigative journalist Sam Cooper explains Canada’s ties to foreign organized crime and foreign interference in our politics and businesses.
Duration:00:34:18
The Current Global Stage with Walter Russell Mead
4/28/2024
In the world of diplomacy, the truth is often blurred by the smoke and mirrors. Walter Russell Mead explains why words matter but actions count in the Middle East.
Duration:00:47:53
Foreign Interference, the Federal Budget, and Other Headlines with Tasha Kheiriddin, Mark Norman, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston
4/22/2024
Trump on trial, universities on fire, foreign interference in Canadian elections, and a budget with unprecedented debt. Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on No Nonsense.
Duration:00:55:57
The 2024 Canadian Federal Budget with Bill Robson and Sylvain Charlebois
4/17/2024
The Canadian government pays 65 billion tax dollars a year on interest payments, more than the country spends on healthcare! Much more than we spend on the military and no relief from the carbon tax for the agri-food sector. Bill Robson, Economist at the C.D. Howe Institute and Sylvain Charlebois, Food Professor at Dalhousie, weigh in.
Duration:00:42:08
The State of Spycraft with Wesley Wark
4/12/2024
Why isn’t Canada cracking down on foreign spies, especially when the government has been warned about interference? National security expert Wesley Wark explains.
Duration:00:44:42
Ottawa's Latest Attempt to Control Online Content with Peter Menzies
4/9/2024
What Canadians need to know about Bill C-63, Ottawa's latest attempt to control on-line content. Former CRTC Vice Chair Peter Menzies on the politics of censorship - on No Nonsense.
Duration:00:47:09
A Carbon Tax Update with Brian Zinchuk
3/29/2024
Colder homes and new bike paths don’t work for rural Canada so why is the government punishing consumers who can’t avoid cold weather and must use a car? Brian Zinchuk explains.
Duration:00:31:45
The State of the Canadian Economy with Kevin Page
3/27/2024
These are troubling economic times… inflation, low productivity, and scarce foreign investment means more government spending. How long can taxpayers foot the bill? Economist Kevin Page weighs in.
Duration:00:44:09
A Tribute to Brian Mulroney with Bill Fox and Arthur Milnes
3/17/2024
Two men who knew Prime Minister Brian Mulroney like few others share their very personal tributes. Bill Fox and Arthur Milnes on this week’s No Nonsense
Duration:00:57:47
Woke Ideology in Canada with Eric Kaufmann
3/13/2024
Professor Eric Kaufmann changed universities after being targeted for his political views - on this No Nonsense, he explains what inspired him to teach a new class on the Woke Ideology.
Duration:00:44:15
Canada's New Online Harms Act with Michael Geist
3/7/2024
Can we protect kids without censoring the internet? Michael Geist looks at the new Online Harms Act.
Duration:00:52:18
Delays to MAiD and Constitutional Consequences with Jocelyn Downie
3/1/2024
Jocelyn Downie, member of the legal team in the Cartier case on MAiD, updates us on the government's latest delays and the constitutional consequences.
Duration:00:33:03
The Upcoming American Election with Clifford Young
2/27/2024
According to Clifford Young, if age is Biden’s Achilles heel, then indictment is Trump’s. The state of play in US politics on this week’s No Nonsense.
Duration:00:38:11
Foreign Affairs Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman
2/14/2024
How have we gone from swaggering to staggering on the international stage? Some bold assessments from our panel of big thinkers: Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
Duration:00:52:55
Patrick Moore on Being Controversial and Cancelled
2/7/2024
Concern over misinformation and disinformation are part of the climate debate. Longtime activist Patrick Moore on being controversial and cancelled... on No Nonsense.
Duration:00:40:21
Access to MAiD for Mental Illness with Dr. Mona Gupta and Senator Stan Kutcher
2/1/2024
On this special edition of No Nonsense: the government introduced legislation to delay access to MAiD for people with mental illnesses - This is not only unfair but unconstitutional. Experts Dr. Mona Gupta and Senator Stan Kutcher explain.
Duration:00:34:35
Canada's Plastic Policy with Bob Masterson
1/30/2024
On this week’s No Nonsense, Bob Masterson says Canada is lagging on recycling… but some provinces have teamed up with industry to clean up the problem. He explains.
Duration:00:40:21
Adapting to a Riskier Future with Stephen Poloz
1/24/2024
Are we entering the “Next Age of Uncertainty”? Author and former governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz on how the world can adapt to a risker future.
Duration:00:52:08
Mini-Pod: A World Tour Send Off for Saskatchewan's The Dead South
1/23/2024
They defy the traditional categories but the Saskatchewan-based bluegrass-ish foursome The Dead South is breaking through with a world tour, a new album - Chains and Stakes - and an invitation to the Grand Ole Opry. Meet lead singer and lyricist Nate Hilts on a new No Nonsense Mini-Pod!!
Duration:00:13:20
Canada's Red Tape Problem with Joe Carson
1/11/2024
In Canada, governments impose some 12 million rules - but how many are really useful or necessary? On this week’s No Nonsense, Joe Carson explains Canada’s red tape problem.
Duration:00:26:39