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Brian Crombie Radio Hour
by NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
A high-profile businessman and political strategist, Brian Crombie brings his straightforward and highly informed perspective to his new show – The Brian Crombie Hour on Sauga 960AM Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7 pm. His vast experience working on Federal, Provincial, and Local politics and at the high levels of the business world, Brian gives us a glimpse inside the political war rooms and behind the boardroom doors. A man constantly on the move, Brian easily navigates between issues here in Canada and abroad. While politics and business dominate his time, Brian also explores his other great interest, The Arts. Whether it's politics, business, or the Arts, there will be no shortage of guests for his weekly roundtable. Politics of the day, emerging businesses, Economic issues, or the hottest trends in the Arts- they will be all under Brian’s microscope to get his own political opinions and thoughts. Every hour will end with a robust round table debate with an incredible
Episodes
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1734 - Ontario Votes 2026! Five Candidates, Big Issues & Election Night Preview
With Ontario's municipal elections just three days away, the race for local leadership is entering its final stretch. Who has the vision to lead growing communities, tackle affordability and deliver the services residents need?On this special election edition of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1733 - Who Will Lead Toronto & Mississauga? Election 2026 with Marc Kealey, Kim Wright & John Campion
Who will lead Toronto and Mississauga for the next four years? What issues matter most to voters, and could voter turnout determine the outcome of Ontario's municipal elections?On this special election-focused episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie welcomes political commentators...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1732 - Alberta Chose Canada — Stéphane Dion on Separatism, Quebec & the Future of National Unity
What does Alberta's referendum mean for the future of Canada? Could Quebec's separatist movement reignite the national unity debate? And what will it take to keep Confederation together?On this special two-part episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie welcomes the Honourable Stéphane...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1731 - Mark Carney, Alberta's Referendum & the Power of Being Canadian with John Wesley Chisholm
What makes a great political leader? Can storytelling unite a divided nation? And at a time when questions about Alberta's future are dominating headlines, what does it truly mean to be Canadian?On this special two-part episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie welcomes award-winning...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1730 - Mississauga's Future at Stake — Taxes, Housing & Big Promises with Mayor Carolyn Parrish
Has Mississauga changed course under Mayor Carolyn Parrish, and what comes next for Canada's seventh-largest city?On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian welcomes Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish for an in-depth conversation about her administration's record, the challenges facing...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1729 - Did Trump Expose Canada's Economic Crisis? with Ian Lee & Larry O'Brien
Did Donald Trump create Canada's economic problems, or did his tariffs and threats simply expose weaknesses that have been building for decades?On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes Ian Lee, professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business and former banker,...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1728 - Can AI Make You a Smarter Investor? with Mike Verge
What if the biggest investment opportunities in artificial intelligence aren't found in the companies developing AI, but in the industries supplying the infrastructure needed to power it?On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes Michael (Mike) Verge, retired electrical and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1727 - The Future of AI with Jo Caudron & The Pursuit of Happiness
What will artificial intelligence mean for Canada's future? And are we pursuing the things that truly make us happy?On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian presents two thought-provoking conversations exploring artificial intelligence, Canada's digital independence, happiness,...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1726 - Is Liberal Democracy in Crisis? with Peter Biro
We hold elections, elect governments and debate politics. But does that necessarily mean we have a healthy democracy?On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes Peter Biro, founder and president of Section 1, a think tank dedicated to liberal democracy, and author of the...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1725 - GTA Election Polls & Voter Trends with John Wright
With municipal elections approaching, what are the latest polls revealing about the races for mayor in Toronto and Mississauga? And what could still change before voters head to the ballot box?On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1724 - Housing, Peace & Senior Safety with Ron Butler and Special Guests
From Canada's uncertain housing market to the power of the arts in promoting peace and the growing threat of financial fraud targeting seniors, this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour features three important conversations about issues affecting Canadians and their communities.Part One:...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1723 - Mississauga Elections — Ward 5 & 7 Candidates Speak OProperty taxes, housing affordability, crime, p
Property taxes, housing affordability, crime, policing, traffic, transit and development are among the major issues facing Mississauga residents as they prepare to elect their next City Council.On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes four municipal election candidates from...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1722 - Russia's War on Ukraine & the Path to Peace with Peter Dickinson
More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues with escalating air attacks, rapidly evolving military technology and growing uncertainty about the possibility of peace.On this episode of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined live from Kyiv by Peter...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1721 - Quebec Votes & Canada's Future with Steve Pinkus
As Quebecers head to the polls, Brian Crombie presents a special two-part edition of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, exploring Quebec’s provincial election, the future of Canadian unity and a fundamental question: What holds a country together?Part One: Quebec Votes with Steve PinkusBrian is joined...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1720 - Violence, Addiction & Redemption with Lynne Stoltz and David Berner
What happens when fear keeps people silent? And when someone's life takes a difficult turn, what does it really take to find a way back?On today’s Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian welcomes Canadian writer and producer Lynne Stoltz and broadcaster, writer and therapist David Berner for two powerful...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1719 - Flourishing or Just Functioning? with Renato Discenza
Title: Brian Crombie Radio Hour: Are You Flourishing or Just Functioning? Mental Health, Purpose & Finding MeaningPodcast Description:You go to work, pay the bills, meet your responsibilities and keep life moving. From the outside, everything looks fine. But are you truly happy and fulfilled, or...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1718 - When Does 1 + 1 Actually Equal 3? The Real Challenge of Making Mergers Work with Amanda David & Mark B
When do two companies become more valuable together than they were apart?Brian Crombie is joined by Amanda David, a technology and transformation executive specializing in digital transformation, enterprise systems and post-merger integration, and Mark Borkowski, President of Mercantile M&A, for…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1717 - Can Canada Close the Sale? From Investment Promises to Getting Things Built with Mawakina Bafale -
Canada has energy, critical minerals, uranium, hydroelectricity, world-class universities, talent, capital and access to global markets. But can the country turn those advantages into real investment—and actual projects?Brian Crombie is joined by Mawakina Bafale, Research Officer at the C.D. Howe...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1716 - Canada & the U.S.: Has the Relationship Fundamentally Changed with Francis Saleh & Phil Richardson
For generations, Canada and the United States have shared one of the world's closest economic and political relationships. But amid an escalating tariff dispute and growing uncertainty, has that relationship fundamentally changed?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by two business…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1715 - River of Dreams: Women, Mental Health & the Power of Being Heard with Robin Blackburn McBride
What if some of the people once labelled “insane” were actually people society simply refused to hear?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Canadian novelist, poet and teacher Robin Blackburn McBride to discuss her new historical novel, River of Dreams—a story exploring women, mental...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1714 - Is Your Digital Life a Mess? 6 Things You Need to Get Organized with Jason Love
If your phone or computer disappeared tomorrow, how much of your life would disappear with it?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by digital evangelist Jason Love for a practical conversation about organizing, protecting and simplifying your digital life.From thousands of photos and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1713 - What Does Reconciliation Actually Look Like? From Division to Connection - Lynn Taylor & Barry Gilbert
Can reconciliation become more than something Canadians talk about—and become something people actually do?On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Lynn Taylor and Barry Gilbert of Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters Indigenous Arts and Cultures for a powerful conversation…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1712 - The Second Half of Success: What Matters After You’ve Made It? with Miles S. Nadal
What does success mean after you’ve already achieved it?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Miles S. Nadal, founder and Executive Chairman of Peerage Capital, for a candid conversation about 46 years of entrepreneurship, success, adversity and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1711 - Can AI Replace Human Connection? The Promise & Peril of AI Companions with Dr. Thomas Verny
What if artificial intelligence's greatest advantage over human relationships isn't intelligence—but attention?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Dr. Thomas R. Verny to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI companions and what increasingly convincing artificial relationships could...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1710 - After 25 Years at City Hall, Why Come Back? - Jack Heath on Housing, Traffic & Markham’s Future
After decades in municipal politics, why come back?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with former Markham Regional Councillor and Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, who is a certified candidate for Regional Councillor in Markham’s 2026 municipal election.Heath served 19 years as a Regional…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1709 - Can Canada Become an Energy Superpower? What We Need to Build Now with Heather Exner-Pirot
Canada has the resources. The question is whether we can turn them into lasting economic strength.On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, a commentator on energy, natural resources, Indigenous economic development and economic security, to examine Canada's opportunity…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1708 - Trump, Carney & The Insurance Policy Canada Forgot to Buy with Dennis Dodo
What happens when two very different approaches to political leadership collide—and what does it mean for Canada’s relationship with the United States?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Dennis Dodo, author of The Tale of Two Men, which compares the leadership approaches of Donald Trump...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1707 - Why Falling Rates Haven’t Fixed Canada’s Housing Market with Ted Tsiakopoulos
Interest rates have fallen from their peak. Home prices have corrected. Affordability has improved somewhat. So why hasn’t the Canadian housing market—particularly the GTA—recovered?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Ted Tsiakopoulos, senior economist and former CMHC Chief Regional...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1706 - Will AI Replace You—or Will Someone Who Knows How to Use It? with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Why are so many employees resisting artificial intelligence—and what should leaders do about it?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, to examine the growing tension surrounding AI in the workplace.Gleb identifies three types of...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1705 - What Does Canada Build Now? A Strategy for the Next 40 Years with Anne Fitz-Gerald
If Canada's old economic assumptions no longer hold, what do we build next? On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian revisits a remarkably timely conversation with Anne Fitz-Gerald, Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, who warned that Canada's geography, security and extraordinary...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1704 - Canada’s Missing Moat: What Can We Build That the World Can’t Replace? with Wouter F. Germans Jr.
What is Canada’s competitive advantage—and are we doing enough to protect and build it?On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Wouter F. Germans Jr., CFA, author of the four-part series Canada’s Missing Moat, to explore how Canada can become stronger, more productive and less economically...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1703 - Canada vs. the U.S.: Tariffs, Trade & the Fight for Economic Sovereignty with Barry Appleton
As Canada imposes new reciprocal tariffs on American goods, the economic relationship between the two countries is entering a very different era.On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Professor Barry Appleton, international trade lawyer, former adviser during the NAFTA negotiations and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1702 - Canada’s Moment of Choice: Leadership, Sovereignty & Building Our Future
What kind of leadership does Canada need—and what kind of country are we trying to build?On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian brings together three major themes: leadership, Canada’s economic future and the meaning of sovereignty in a changing relationship with the United States.Brian...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1701 - The Audacity to Begin: Courage, Resilience & Changing Your Life — Audley Stephenson
What if the difference between wanting your life to change and actually changing it is simply the audacity to begin? Brian Crombie is joined by Audley Stephenson, host of The Audacious Living Podcast and author of the forthcoming book Living Your Best Audacious Life Ever, for a powerful...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1700 - The Avro Arrow: Canadian Innovation, Lost Potential & Lessons for the Future — Dave Cook
More than 65 years after the Avro Arrow was cancelled, what can Canada learn from one of the most remarkable chapters in our technological history? Brian Crombie is joined by Dave Cook—historian, author, former Mississauga city councillor and longtime chronicler of the Avro Arrow—to discuss the...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1699 - Power of Sale & Canada’s Housing Crisis: Why Our Housing Plan Isn’t Working
What happens when homeowners can no longer keep up with their mortgage—and why are so many Canadians under increasing financial pressure? Brian Crombie is joined by Toni Henriques and Margarita Romero of RE/MAX Premier Inc. to explain power of sale, the warning signs homeowners should watch for,...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1698 - Premium Mediocrity: Is Canada Losing Its Ambition? — Eemaan Khan
Is Canada becoming a country where we pay more but accept less? Private equity professional, licensed engineer and public-policy commentator Eemaan Khan joins Brian Crombie for a provocative conversation about what he calls “premium mediocrity”—a culture of rising costs, declining quality and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1697 - Building Community, Inspiring Leadership: What Paul Can Teach Us Today
What can the Apostle Paul teach us about building strong communities—and what does that have to do with leadership today? In this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian shares the sermon he recently delivered at his home church in Mississauga, exploring how Paul built communities across…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1696 - Heroes, Zodiac & James Bond: The Magic of Music with Sharon Lee & Liza McClellan
What do our heroes, zodiac signs and James Bond have in common? Music. Brian Crombie speaks with Sharon Lee, Creative Director of the Toronto Concert Orchestra, and Canadian composer Liza McClellan about two spectacular summer concerts at Toronto’s historic Palais Royale. They discuss Liza’s...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1695 - Patrick Brown: Can Brampton Keep Growing Without Losing Affordability, Safety & Livability?
Brampton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities—but can its infrastructure, housing, transit and public services keep pace? Mayor Patrick Brown joins Brian Crombie for a wide-ranging conversation about Brampton’s future, including the nearly $8-billion Big Brampton Build, the city’s 0%…
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1694 - Dipika Damerla: Why I’m Running for Mayor of Mississauga?
What should Mississauga become in its next chapter? Ward 7 Councillor and mayoral candidate Dipika Damerla joins Brian Crombie for a candid conversation about her campaign and her vision for Mississauga. Damerla discusses her proposal to freeze property taxes in 2027, municipal spending and...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1692 - Could an EBV Vaccine Help Prevent Multiple Sclerosis?
Could preventing the virus behind the “kissing disease” someday help prevent multiple sclerosis? Brian Crombie is joined by vaccine researcher Dr. Craig LaFerriere for a fascinating look at Epstein-Barr virus, vaccine development, biotechnology, and the extraordinary journey from scientific...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1691 - The Eureka Factor: How Creativity Changes the World
Where do great ideas come from? Why do some people see possibilities that others miss? And why do institutions so often resist the very ideas that later transform the world? Brian Crombie is joined by psychiatrist, author, and The Globe and Mail columnist Dr. Thomas Verny to discuss his...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1690 - Why The Odyssey Still Matters: Homer, Christopher Nolan & Timeless Lessons for Today
Why has Homer's The Odyssey captivated audiences for nearly 3,000 years? And why is Christopher Nolan's new adaptation generating so much excitement? Brian Crombie is joined by Dr. John Walsh, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, Director of Defence Industrial Strategy, and classical...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1689 - Canada’s Moment of Choice: Trade, Sovereignty, and Competing in a Changing World
On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie examines the choices that will shape Canada's economic future in an era of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global alliances.Brian is joined by Jeff Mahon, Director of Geopolitical and International Business Advisory at StrategyCorp and former Deputy...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1688 - Beyond Good Enough: Rethinking Toronto’s Future and the Pursuit of Excellence
Title: Beyond Good Enough: Rethinking Toronto’s Future and the Pursuit of ExcellenceDescription: On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie explores a question that extends far beyond Toronto: Have we become too comfortable accepting mediocrity?Brian is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1687 - Growing Resilience: Food, Faith, and the Life Lessons Hidden in a Seed
On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie explores how growing a simple plant can teach profound lessons about resilience, purpose, and personal growth.Brian is joined by Randy Hendricks, Managing Director of Social Impact Enterprises and founder of Grow, Build, Learn, for a wide-ranging...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1686 - Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life: Movement, Mindfulness, and Finding Joy Again
On The Brian Crombie Hour — Are we spending too much time thinking about life instead of actually living it? When was the last time you moved simply because it felt good? Danced without worrying how you looked? Or enjoyed a moment without feeling the need to capture it, analyze it, or share it?...
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1685 - The Future of Homeownership: Housing Affordability, Mortgages, and Building Financia
On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie explores one of the biggest financial questions facing Canadians today: Is the dream of homeownership slipping out of reach?With housing affordability under pressure and mortgage costs remaining a major concern, Brian is joined by two leading experts to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A high-profile businessman and political strategist, Brian Crombie brings his straightforward and highly informed perspective to his new show – The Brian Crombie Hour on Sauga 960AM Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7 pm. His vast experience working on Federal, Provincial, and Local politics and at the high levels of the business world, Brian gives us a glimpse inside the political war rooms and behind the boardroom doors. A man constantly on the move, Brian easily navigates between issues here in Canada and abroad.
While politics and business dominate his time, Brian also explores his other great interest, The Arts. Whether it's politics, business, or the Arts, there will be no shortage of guests for his weekly roundtable. Politics of the day, emerging businesses, Economic issues, or the hottest trends in the Arts- they will be all under Brian’s microscope to get his own political opinions and thoughts. Every hour will end with a robust round table debate with an incredible
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