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The News on CJOB
Richard grew up in Winnipeg, moved away and then came back home with a renewed appreciation for the quality of Manitoba life. Please join us weekday afternoons as we discuss the issues important to you. Your voice is an essential element to the show. Join the conversation by phone at 204-780-6868 or toll free at 1-844-686-6868.
Episodes
The News on CJOBDr. Sinha on Care Homes Study
Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at the University of Toronto on the shocking results from care homes in the United States.
The News on CJOBWe Represent The Oompa Loompa Guild
Richard surprises Julie and Skye with an impromptu Rainbow Stage audition for Artistic Director, Carson Nattrass...for the wrong musical! Oops.
The News on CJOBJoe Poplawski & Bob Cameron on the West Final Countdown
Joe Poplawski, former Bomber receiver and broadcast partner of Bob Irving joins Bob Cameron, former punter and 680 CJOB contributor to chat about Bob Irving…
The News on CJOBShaking It Off?
Is the handshake back? Andrew Enns of Leger Polling and Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show explore our attitudes toward each…
The News on CJOB"Failed by Everyone": Daughter Says Dignity was Denied at Care Home
Jean Giffen on the death of her mother at Maples Care home last year
The News on CJOBPicking Up The Pieces: Daughter Denied Access to Dying Father
Alicia Thwaites tells us about her father, a stage four cancer patient, who was not allowed to have a care provider with him as he died in the ER.

The News on CJOBWork Martyrs: Are You One?
Aisha Addo, Founder and CEO of DriveHER Transportation INC. and Power to Girls Foundation on what we can learn from US gymnast Simone Biles.
The News on CJOBAFN Chief Kevin Hart: From Homeless to Hopeful
AFN regional chief Kevin Hart is one of seven candidates vying for the National Assembly of First Nations Chief.



The News on CJOBGoalie Mom
What's it like to be the mother of an NHL netminder, especially when he is lighting it up on the ice? Cindy Driedger joins Richard and Julie to talk about her…
The News on CJOBMy Favourite "Professional Martian"!
Perseverance landed on Mars today! We catch up with Tanya Harrison, “Professional Martian”, geoscientist/mission ops specialist - currently director of science…
The News on CJOBLet's Get Intimate
Professor Robin R. Milhausen of the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph on relationships, housework and sex during…
The News on CJOBAcross The Pond: The Doomsday Clock
Halley Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford, Raymond Pierrehumbert fills us in on the doomsday clock.
The News on CJOBFeel Good Friday: Condos of Compassion
Longtime foster parents, Jamie and Kevin Pfau got creative and bought two condos to provide affordable, safe housing to children aging out of care and victims…
The News on CJOBTales of a Jets Superfan
Catching up with Dr. John Lipman - a long time fan of the Atlanta Thrashers who continued his love of the team when they relocated to Winnipeg!
The News on CJOBReady to Play: A Conversation with Mark Chipman
Our special guest from your Winnipeg Jets - Mark Chipman - Executive Chairman of the hockey club on highlights from the last ten years, the cost of hockey…


The News on CJOBJupiter vs. Saturn
Scott Young of the Winnipeg Planetarium calls in to talk about a rare occurrence between our biggest two planets, Saturn and Jupiter,
The News on CJOBA Year Like No Other: Becoming a Nurse in a Pandemic
Cindy Boughen, Nursing Program Manager, Red River College. and Rakeshkumar Patel and Bunmi Ogundipe, both grads working at The Vic are among the 109 grads from…
The News on CJOBRon Hambley on Construction Projects
Ron Hambley, President, Winnipeg Construction Association on construction being down 25 percent over normal levels. Hambley talks about the main projects…
The News on CJOBPutting Teachers To The Test
Ted Fransen, Superintendent at Pembina Trails School Division and Brian O’Leary, Superintendent at Seven Oaks School Division on rapid tests for teachers…
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Our Family is a Garden
Dr. Simon Trepel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist on checking in on teens, being too lenient and needing access to your kids' lives.
The News on CJOBWe're All Bloody Tired: A Letter From An ICU Nurse
Julie reads a post from an ICU Nurse
The News on CJOBGaining Cases, Losing Confidence: A Conversation with Cameron Friesen
Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen on Parkview Place and preparing for COVID in the weeks and months ahead
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: All-Out Acceptance
Parenting during a pandemic - Dr. Simon Trepel on sexuality and gender identification including coming out and your child.
The News on CJOBMotherhood Penalty: The Cost of COVID
New research says the pandemic has exacerbated the "motherhood penalty." Many Canadian mothers are clocking the equivalent of two full time jobs caring for…
The News on CJOBRock Solid: Feel Good Friday Panel
Dan Huen & Brent Hirose join Arianne Quinn to talk about how her surprise double engagement video wound up on The Rock's Instagram!
The News on CJOBThe Fight Will Go On: A Message from Premier Pallister
Richard chats with the Premier about the pandemic, privatization, planning and more.
The News on CJOBChecking Up: Classes & The Climb
A look at school one month in with Superintendent Brian O’Leary, and infectious disease expert Dr. Kindrachuk on...hazmat gear?

The News on CJOBThe Expat Panel: Home Sick and Tired?
Former Winnipeggers Jason Merrick & Marlene Mealy now live in Florida and California respectively - do they want to come home?
The News on CJOBThe 'Wheel' Deal: Gearing up Girls for Automotive Awareness
Automotive experts and buds, Tina Stephenson & Brittany Colliou are dedicated to helping women 'boost' their car confidence!!
The News on CJOBA Whole New Crystal Ball Game: The Future of Work in Manitoba
Kate Fenske of the Downtown Biz and Aaron DeGroot of Cushman, Wakefield & Stevenson on the future of office spaces and shopping local downtown AND Minister Reg…
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Social Soup for the Soul
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Simon Trepel on suicide prevention and dealing with collective anxiety and isolation.
The News on CJOBUnderstanding Our Past: History VS. Commemoration
Sean Carleton teaches in the departments of History and Native Studies at the University of Manitoba, and joins Richard & Julie to chat about John A Macdonald…
The News on CJOBScratching the Surface: Reforming Race Relations
Former Bomber Kelly Butler, former Police Chief Devon Clunis, & Victoria Nwabuisi, recent U of Manitoba graduate on the role of athletes, entertainers, and…
The News on CJOBThe Great Debate: Divide Over The Vivian Mine
Brent Bullen, Chief Operating Officer at CanWhite Sands debates Janine Gibson, a staunch opponent of the CanWhite Mining plan.
The News on CJOBMonday Panel - August 24th
Meghan Duffy, Braydon Mazurkiewich and Dan Huen join Richard & Julie to chat about Beyonce, O'Toole and...tans?!
The News on CJOBDale Hawerchuk: Life of a Legend
Richard and Julie are joined by Greg Mackling and Barrie Colts President/Owner, Howie Campbell to reflect on the lasting legacy of the Winnipeg icon, Dale…

The News on CJOBMore Back to School Plans
The kids are nearing their return to the classroom, and parents always have questions about the safety plans. Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen joins the News…
The News on CJOBThe Tuesday Panel Goes to the Farm
Covid has hit a lot of business pretty hard, but Manitoba farmers ain't doing so bad. A trio of farmers join Richard and Julie to shoot the hay bales.
The News on CJOBMonday Panel - August 10th
The Monday Panel with Meghan Duffy, Amy Couldwell & Dan Huen!
The News on CJOB(Pseudo) Monday Panel
Join Maija Preddy, Amy Couldwell & Braydon Maz as they chat with Julie and Tristan about obesity, a vaccine survey and watching hockey in August!
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Back-To-Rule
Dad, step-dad and adolescent/child psychiatrist, Dr. Simon Trepel stops by to help us get in the right mindset for back-to-school (he also 'schools' our own…


The News on CJOBOur Shared Future
Join co-authors Bob Chrismas & Laura Reimer as they talk about the journey behind the journey of writing their new book, Our Shared Future: Windows into…
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Lead with Love
Husband, dad, step-dad and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Trepel joins us to chat about how to start tough conversations with your kids, addiction ... and…
The News on CJOBBuckle Up - It's a Guilt Trip!
Our panel chats security checks, guilt by association, assuming innocence and more! Join former CSIS member Phil Gurski, Winnipeg criminal lawyer Scott Newman…
The News on CJOBDavid Barber - The Ice is Getting Thinner!
University of Manitoba scientist David Barber dishes on climate change, arctic ice, and the polar bears.
The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Screens & Teens
Husband, dad, step-dad and child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Simon Trepel tells us about parental burnout, signs of slumps and more!
The News on CJOBStacey Soldier: Blaze Your Own Path
Find out who mentored and continues to inspire Stacey Soldier, local lawyer at Cochrane Saxberg, in our latest installment of Indigenous Heroes You Should Know!

The News on CJOBDr. Simon Says: Father Figure It Out
Husband, dad, step-dad and child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Simon Trepel tells us about the evolving role of dads in our daily lives.
The News on CJOBDecks, Drinks and Drives!
Join Winnipeg Nascar driver Amber Balcaen, Braydon Maz & Rob Quiring as they chat motors, merlots and more!