EPISODE · Oct 28, 2022 · 52 MIN
Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the UN
from Toronto Legends · host Andrew Applebaum
Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae talks about his incredible career as a diplomat, lawyer and politician, Canada’s role as the 7th largest donor to the United Nations, shares an actual ‘day in the life’ of our Ambassador, the funny/not so funny shaving cream incident caused by Frank Zappa at U of T’s Convocation Hall, the emotional joy of taking the same job for PM Justin Trudeau as his father Saul Rae did for PM Pierre Trudeau, being inspired by Stephen Lewis, meeting Bill Clinton at a Rhodes Scholar alumni event, and why he is OK with the host's father Bob Applebaum ranking him 2nd smartest guy in Canada behind Steve Paikin! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae talks about his incredible career as a diplomat, lawyer and politician, Canada’s role as the 7th largest donor to the United Nations, shares an actual ‘day in the life’ of our Ambassador, the funny/not so funny shaving cream incident caused by Frank Zappa at U of T’s Convocation Hall, the emotional joy of taking the same job for PM Justin Trudeau as his father Saul Rae did for PM Pierre Trudeau, being inspired by Stephen Lewis, meeting Bill Clinton at a Rhodes Scholar alumni event, and why he is OK with the host's father Bob Applebaum ranking him 2nd smartest guy in Canada behind Steve Paikin! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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