No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin

12/10/2023

Building on our reputation earned in the battles of WW2, Canada became a nation of joiners. But today, we're often internationally shunned. John Ibbitson, author of "The Duel", looks at why... on No Nonsense.

"To understand our time, we must first understand theirs," says John Ibbitson, author of The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. The ...

04/10/2023

Veteran journalist Terry Milewski connects the political and diplomatic dots on Canada’s relations with India on this week's No Nonsense.

Veteran journalist Terry Milewski connects the political and diplomatic dots on Canada’s relations with India on this week's No Nonsense.

29/09/2023

Was President Zelenskyy undermined by Canada’s embarrassing embrace of a N**i veteran? Marcus Kolga explains the consequences for Canada and the problems it creates for Ukraine... and for Ukrainians across this country.

Was President Zelenskyy undermined by Canada’s embarrassing embrace of a N**i veteran? Marcus Kolga explains the consequences for Canada and the problems it creates for Ukraine... and for Ukrainians across this country.

21/09/2023

Now that tech giants have removed news from platforms, the ball is in the government’s court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to free trade.

Now that tech giants have removed news from the platform, the ball is in the government’s court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to t...

14/09/2023

Is Ottawa being naïve or willfully blind to China’s threats to our security? MP Michael Chong on what we need to do to stop up Beijing’s intimidation tactics.

Is Ottawa being naïve or willfully blind to China’s threats to our security? MP Michael Chong on what we need to do to stop up Beijing’s intimidation tactics.

12/09/2023

Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen share their life’s work of piecing together Canada’s history - too often a story of power, patronage, and pain for indigenous people... on this week’s No Nonsense.

This week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders.  Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals– with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.

07/09/2023

This week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders. Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals – with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.

This week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders.  Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals– with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.

31/08/2023

Space nerd Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense with the latest moon mission - and why astronaut Jeremy Hansen became Canada’s man with the right stuff.

Space Nerd Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense with  the latest moon mission - and why astronaut Jeremy Hansen became Canada’s man with the right stuff.

23/08/2023

Is the invention - and proliferation - of artificial intelligence this century’s nuclear weapons dilemma? Cade Metz explains the impact of AI on our lives and futures.

This week on No Nonsense, Cade Metz, the author of Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World brings us the story of Geoff Hinton and how his work on artificial intelligence could change the world.

15/08/2023

How does someone move forward from life-threatening injury and a heartbreaking tragedy? 5 years on, Kaleb Dahlgren, Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, returns to No Nonsense to share his healing journey.

How does someone move forward from life-threatening injury and a heartbreaking tragedy? 5 years on,  Kaleb Dahlgren, Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, returns to No Nonsense to share his healing journey.

04/08/2023

The Chronicler of Saskatchewan’s history and author of over 21 books joins us on this episode of No Nonsense to explain how the Great Depression shaped both the province – and hockey history.

The Chronicler of Saskatchewan’s history and author of over 21 books joins us on this episode of No Nonsense to explain how the Great Depression shaped both the province – and hockey history.

21/07/2023

If you can’t give people a vision of what they should do, you won’t convince people of what they shouldn’t do. Academic and author Cassie Holmes shares her vision of how to live a happier life on No Nonsense.

Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.

13/07/2023

Putin has nothing to lose, and Ukraine is in dire circumstances - What does Canada need to do to change the direction of this brutal war? Defence Experts Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau weigh in on this week’s No Nonsense.

Putin has nothing to lose, and Ukraine is in dire circumstances, what does Canada need to do to change the direction of this brutal war? Defence Experts Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau weigh in on this week’s No Nonsense.

05/07/2023

Darrell Bricker, IPSOS CEO, has his finger on the pulse of Canadian public opinion and shares his latest findings on No Nonsense.

Is Canada broken? Everything from impossible air travel to cancelled citizenship ceremonies, Darrell Bricker weighs in on the state national unity.

17/11/2022

The red wave become a red trickle! Former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins explains why. The state of American politics on No Nonsense.

The red wave become a red trickle! Former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins explains why. The state of American politics on No Nonsense.

17/11/2022

The importance of Remembering. Historian Tim Cook says telling the stories of those who fought for our freedoms is the least we owe them... Lest we forget.

The importance of Remembering. Historian Tim Cook says telling the stories of those who fought for our freedoms is the least we owe them... Lest we forget.

17/11/2022

With 10,000 vacancies in the Canadian military, we’re in an unprecedented recruitment crisis. Inside insight from former Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.

With 10,000 vacancies in the Canadian military, we’re in an unprecedented recruitment crisis. Inside insight from former Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.

08/11/2022

Coalitions, identity politics, the clash of values… even immigration means no more ‘politics as usual.’ Pollster and social science researcher Allan Gregg on the morphing voter matrix.

Coalitions, identity politics, the clash of values… even immigration means no more ‘politics as usual.’ Pollster and social science researcher Allan Gregg on the morphing voter matrix.

30/09/2022

A glimpse into the end of life, its complexity and beauty with 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 Dr. Jean Marmoreo and author Johanna Schneller. An honest story that offers hope and insight into dealing with the reality of death. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11415138

20/09/2022

Farm-to-table from two perspectives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11325969

Farm-to-table from two perspectives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.

07/09/2022

This week on No Nonsense, Senator Wallin reconnects with and old friend and mentor. Foreign Policy expert Walter Russell Mead comes on to talk everything from his new book the Ark of a Covenant, the current state of Canada-US relations, and China’s unrivaled sphere of influence.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11277656

This week on No Nonsense, Senator Wallin reconnects with and old friend and mentor. Foreign Policy expert Walter Russell Mead comes on to talk everything from his new book the Ark of a Covenant, the current state of Canada-US relations, and China’...

07/09/2022

Running booze on a secret underground railway? And the dark life of Chinese immigrants under the streets of Moose Jaw. Bobby Hill, manager of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, brings history’s not so pretty side to life.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11210103

Moose Jaw may seem like an ordinary prairie city but generations of locals have whispered stories of bootleggers and spies and railway workers. Bobby Hill, manager of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw brings the shocking underground history to life!

01/09/2022

Farmer, activist, business leader Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is outspoken and informed. Her perspective on climate, food security and government regulation is an eye opener on farming in the real world
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11167215

Farmer, activist, business leader CJN is outspoken and informed. Her perspective on climate, food security and government regulation is an eye opener on farming in the real world

01/09/2022

A virologist at the University of Saskatchewan is using statistics to determine the origins of COVID 19. Was it a lab spill or a bat at a wet market? Understanding ‘gain of function’ research with VIDO’s Dr. Angela Rasmussen on this week’s No Nonsense.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11148656

A virologist at the University of Saskatchewan is using statistics to determine the origins of COVID 19. Was it a lab spill or a bat at a wet market? Understanding ‘gain of function’ research with VIDO’s Dr. Angela Rasmussen on this week’s No Nons...

01/09/2022

When will humans make it to Mars? What happens when galaxies collide? Space geek Elizabeth Howell answers all our intergalactic questions. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11109573

When will humans make it to Mars? What happens when galaxies collide? Space geek Elizabeth Howell answers all our intergalactic questions.

01/09/2022

What can Canada do to support Ukraine when our military in under-resourced and political leadership is missing in action? General Rick Hiller looks at the big picture on No Nonsense.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11076861

What can Canada do to support Ukraine when our military in under-resourced and political leadership is missing in action. General Rick Hiller looks at the big picture on No Nonsense.

27/07/2022

Are sanctions actually working? Is Russia actually feeling the heat?? Journalist and activist Marcus Kolga on oil, food, and the unsung heroes of the ongoing war in Ukraine. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/11031690

According to Marcus Kolga, if Putin remains in power we must prepare for decades of aggression – are we going to just live with it or fight now and support Ukraine as much as possible?

21/07/2022

Twitter isn’t enforcing its own rules when it comes to terrorism and international bad actors. Conflict, war politics, and just about everything else you can think of with University of Regina’s Brian McQuinn. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10986612

15/07/2022

The Roger's outage showed Canadians how dependent we are on technology... but do we really want government controlling our life online? Timothy Denton discusses the risks with Ottawa's plan to regulate the internet. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10955727

Hosted by Pamela Wallin, No Nonsense brings you a conversation with people making a difference. No filter, no spin, no nonsense.

16/06/2022

Radical left and the radical right make the road to leadership risky. Sean Speer, former advisor to Prime Minister Harper and political commentator weighs in.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10799810

07/06/2022

The sanctions against Russia are based on the Magnitsky Act – the work of businessman turned activist Bill Browder when his lawyer was tortured and killed in prison. On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, his unique insight on what motivates Putin.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10725876

26/05/2022

On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, The Guess Who's Randy Bachman takes us on a trip down memory lane... wild rides, fame, fortune and....the plaid pants!!!!
https://youtu.be/w1FHlkhHYjQ

26/05/2022

What happens when global supply and demand gets out of sync? Sylvian Charlebois explains how the COVID hangover and supply chain issues create a global food security crisis. https://youtu.be/PATAKmKR2f8

26/05/2022

Russia is still raking in a billion $ in oil and gas revenue every day. Foreign policy expert Marcus Kolga explains how the West can - and must - end its dependency on Russian energy.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10607651

06/05/2022

Saskatchewan has transformed from have-not to hot commodity – a key player in Canada’s agriculture and energy sectors. Journalist turned academic Dale Eisler details the transformation of a place called home - on 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10571061

29/04/2022

From his lofty perch as a culture commentator to stocking shelves at Whole Foods, Bill Richardson embraces change! On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, the award-winning author shares lessons about life and death. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10508607

22/04/2022

Do sanctions work? Or must we put more military might where our words of support have been? Can anything stop the brutal bloodshed in Ukraine? David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute weighs in. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10486696

21/04/2022

How do things go from worthless to priceless - or vice versa? Terry O’Reilly shares the ways marketing creates value - sometimes by accident!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10426943

In the woke age, brands suddenly need to pick sides – but sometimes the message misses the mark. Terry O’Reilly, host of Under the Influence, explains what happens when politics and marketing clash.

08/04/2022

The news frames our reality... and tells us what's important. But when only some voices are represented, how do we get an accurate picture? Author and journalist Bill Fox explains why media needs to reinvent and return to its roots...more listening, less preaching!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10403943

The news frames our reality... and tells us what's important. But when only some voices are represented, how do we get an accurate picture? Author and journalist Bill Fox explains why media needs to reinvent and return to its roots...more listenin...

01/04/2022

Social scientist Darrell Bricker takes on the slap heard across the world – what do Canadians really think about everything from Will to war to what's left in their wallets! All on this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/10360797