theBreaker.news Podcast

Your source for news, opinion and analysis about British Columbia issues, institutions and influencers.

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November 05, 2023 00:25:05
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thePodcast: What took the Trudeau Liberals so long to ban WeChat on government devices?

For the week of Nov. 5, 2023: Finally, the Government of Canada has banned the use of WeChat on government devices. Two years since...

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October 29, 2023 00:26:29
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thePodcast: Ombudsperson Jay Chalke on the challenge to keep a growing government accountable to citizens

For the week of Oct. 29, 2023: Established in 1979, British Columbia’s Office of the Ombudsperson is the independent voice for fairness and accountability...

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October 22, 2023 00:33:29
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thePodcast: Canadian whistleblower becomes Irish soccer club CEO

For the week of Oct. 22, 2023: North Vancouver defender Ciara McCormack sparked calls for a public inquiry into abuse in Canadian sports after...

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October 15, 2023 00:29:24
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thePodcast: MMA panel looks back, looks ahead with third quarter report card

For the week of Oct. 15, 2023: Host Bob Mackin welcomes the return of Mario Canseco of ResearchCo and Andy Yan of the Simon...

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October 08, 2023 00:23:11
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thePodcast: The future is Sphere - U2's "Achtung Baby" rebirth at revolutionary Las Vegas concert venue

For the week of Oct. 8, 2023:  It’s no secret, thePodcast host Bob Mackin’s favourite album is 1991’s Achtung Baby by U2 and favourite...

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October 01, 2023 00:29:16
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thePodcast: Hoops talk with Howard -- past, present and future of Canadian basketball

For the week of Oct. 1, 2023:  Will Canada’s men’s basketball team turn its bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup into a medal...

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