Best Home Base Program for Veterans and Families Podcasts (2025)

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Pierre Poilievre wants the temporary foreign worker program scrapped 38:39

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What does Mark Carney think? Plus - If two people are sober, should everyone else have to not drink at their wedding? GUETSS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Monte MacGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Liberal MP Anthony Housefather calls for action against antisemitism 37:55

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He joins Jim to talk about his statement Plus – What’s with all the sinkholes? GUESTS: Anthony Housefather - Liberal MP for Mount Royal, Quebec Peter Adesina - Engineering expert and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of TorontoBy iHeartRadio

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Wait, you didn’t know you were pregnant? 38:34

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Jim takes some surprising calls. Plus – What does a whiskey expert think about Doug Ford pouring out a bottle of Crown Royal? GUESTS: Davin De Kergommeaux - author of Canadian Whisky: The Essential Portable Expert Aurel Braun - professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at Harvard Univer…

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Welland man charged in alleged home break-in, sex assault of child: police 37:40

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Jim talks with a lawyer about what happens next. Plus – Revisiting Deb’s chat with Mohamad Fakih GUEST: Monte MacGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Poilievre says Canadians should have more freedom to protect their homes 36:21

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What does a lawyer think? Deb chats with our legal expert. Plus – What is the future of Canada Post? GUESTS: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers Association Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University…

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A Toronto tattoo veteran says goodbye to the city 38:18

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What is the state of the industry right now? Plus – Kids are using caffeine pouches. What does a doctor think? GUESTS: Joey Nixon - founding partner at Adrenaline Matt Cauz - host at TSN 1050 Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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How much are you spending on back to school this year? 38:09

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Deb takes your calls Plus – Why does Quebec want to ban prayer in public? GUESTS: David R. Johnson - Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLPBy iHeartRadio

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NS Liberals want to ban social media for all kids under 16 38:32

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What does a psychologist think of the move? Plus – Why Deb is “Team Drive To School” GUESTS: Dr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group Jamaal Myers - TTC ChairBy iHeartRadio

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Will Taylor and Travis get a prenup? 37:25

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Inside the finances of the superstar union Plus – Do theme parks really need a ‘boo necklace’? GUESTS: Christopher Yu - Partner at Shulman & Partners Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Rex T. Cunningham - Oasis superfanBy iHeartRadio

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New numbers show Doug Ford has grown his base 37:42

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Making sense of a new poll in Ontario Plus – Why Canadian snowbirds want to sell their US homes GUESTS: Anne-Elise Cugliari - Vice President, Research & Communications at Royal LePage Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Lianne Phillipson - Nutritionist at sproutright.com and host of the podcast Eat This wi…

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Do you want American booze back on Ontario shelves? 36:58

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Deb takes your calls. Plus - Did you ask your spouse’s parents for permission before proposing? GUEST: Andreea Bourgeois- director of economics at CFIBBy iHeartRadio

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Why are some GTA students already back in class? 37:13

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Deb takes your calls on if we should be doing this more. Plus – Can you actually land a plane if you’re just a regular person with no training?! GUESTS: Rahim Ladani - CTV News Toronto Weekend Anchor & Videojournalist Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist John Tory Jr. - aviation expertBy iHeartRadio

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Season Finale: Powerful Words - Scenes From The 2025 Run To Home Base 41:24

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Today on HBN, we close out Season 9 with a salute to you all, a Grateful Nation, for showing up and supporting the mission of Home Base. We look forward to bringing you new conversations and content in the Fall, and we'll welcome back to the mic, Dr. Ron Hirschberg, as we look to Season 10. On July 26, 2025, 3,000 runners and walkers participated i…

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Was Jim out of line for complaining about this parking spot? 37:35

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What would you have done? Plus – When was the last time you spoke with a school trustee? GUEST: Alan Campbell- president of the Canadian School Boards AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Should you always haggle? 35:52

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Jim gets some unexpected tips from our listeners Plus – What happens if the flight attendants vote no on a proposed deal? GUEST: Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR ChambersBy iHeartRadio

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Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on American goods 37:41

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GUEST:Tim Powers - associate professor in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business EconomicsBy iHeartRadio

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A Family pushes for an inquest into an Ontario teen’s death following eight-hour wait to see a doctor in the ER 38:50

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A Family pushes for an inquest into an Ontario teen’s death following eight-hour wait to see a doctor in the ER. GUEST: Catherine Fortin-LeFaivre is the Senior Vice President of International Policy and Global Partnerships at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Lisa Raitt - former Canadian Politician and Federal Minister…

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Olivia Chow says that Ottawa is shirking its responsibility for sheltering refugees 37:11

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A vigil is being held for JahVai Roy, the 8 year old boy killed in a North York shooting. PLUS - Mark Carney and Donald Trump speak for the first time since the trade deadline. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 Reporter Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime MinisterBy iHeartRadio

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A report found that Ontario needs to change the hiring rules for people with criminal records 38:11

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Plus - Court documents say an Ontario man who was charged after confronting an intruder inside his home, allegedly used a knife. GUEST: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Where is the line when defending your home? 37:12

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A man was arrested after assaulting an intruder into his home. Are racists feeling more empowered because of today's social climate? GUEST:Monte MacGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Does your car have a spare tire? 41:26

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Travellers were shocked to discover their rental vehicle didn't have one. Ontario imposed strict background checks for people working with vulnerable kids, but some police forces are refusing to conduct them. GUESTS: Brian Turner - Automotive writer for Postmedia's Driving.caAmy Dempsey Raven - Toronto Star Investigative Reporter…

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Air Canada's brand amid the flight attendant strike, is there a lesson to be learned here? 38:02

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Would you be upset if you were seated at a windowless 'window seat' on a plane?The Beer Store is closing 12 more Ontario locations. GUEST:Marvin Ryder - Associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Preet Bannerjee - Personal finance commentator Sebastian Prins - Director of Government Relations at the Retail Council of Canada…

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Air Canada flight attendant strike ends. 39:02

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The White House says Putin-Zelensky meeting plans are ‘underway’ following yesterday's meetings. Plus - Doctors are seeing more non-smokers with later stage lung cancer, and Ozempic is approved in Canada to cut risk of kidney failure and heart related deaths. GUEST:Gabor Lukacs - President at AirPassengerRights.caDr. Mitch - NEWSTALK 1010 Medical C…

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The latest on Air Canada negotiations amid flight attendants defying back to work orders 37:07

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Pierre Poilievre seeks re-election as voters head to the polls in a by-election. GUEST:Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR Chambers Lori Williams - Associate Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Economics Justice and Policy Studies Mount Royal UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska for summit 35:26

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Air Canada faces deadline for flight attendants to strike. GUEST:Peter Mackay - Former foreign affairs minister Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR Chambers Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.caBy iHeartRadio

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska today 38:39

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Back to the office for Ontario public sector workers and City of Brampton workers. Plus - possible Air Canada strike causes uncertainty at Pearson Airport. GUEST:Aurel Braun - professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at Harvard University’s Davis Center.Sean Leathong - CTV News…

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Can AI change the way we think? -- Is it doing it already? 37:07

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Should Ontario Public Service workers have to go back into the office full time? Plus - looking ahead to Trump and Putin's meeting tomorrow. GUESTS:Mohit Rajhans Media and AI Consultant, ThinkStart.ca Aurel Braun - professor, Political Science at the University of TorontoBy iHeartRadio

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Conservatives aim to amend the Criminal Code so immigration status will not be a factor in sentencing 38:01

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Plus - Scientists fear political meddling after Premier Doug Ford vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs. GUESTS:Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Félix Proulx-Giraldeau is executive director of Evidence for DemocracyBy iHeartRadio

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Air Canada's ongoing labour negotiations disrupt travel. 35:26

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Plus - are green lawns a status symbol? GUEST: Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR ChambersBy iHeartRadio

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What is the biggest surprise you had when you moved in with your significant other? 37:45

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TD's latest survey found many Canadians are not talking about money until after they move in together. The latest on the Air Canada strike. Who is easier to raise - boys or girls? GUESTS:Nicole Ewing - Principal at the Wealth Planning Office of TD Wealth John Gradek - faculty lecturer at McGill for their aviation management program…

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Was this protest a bust? 37:32

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Jim checks in on the scene across Toronto where protests are being held Plus – Are you Team ‘Gun It’?By iHeartRadio

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What would you do if you found $1000 outside an ATM? 37:40

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Would it be wrong to keep it? Plus – What is your free parking hack? GUESTS: Jon Woodward - Correspondent with the CTV W5 Investigative UnitBy iHeartRadio

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Air Canada flight attendants hold day of action 38:53

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What is the latest on negotiations? Plus – Do people need sidewalk education? GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto reporter Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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Nova Scotia bans entering forests. Is this overreach? 37:40

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Jim hears from a Halifax morning man and takes your calls. Plus – Why is Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington? GUESTS: Peter Harrison - morning show co-host at Move 100 Halifax JJ Green - National security correspondent for WTOPBy iHeartRadio

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Did Jim’s 'hoser' neighbour cross a line? 36:20

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Weigh in on something Jim saw the other day. Plus – What’s the worst thing Mark Carney could do right now? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in MontrealBy iHeartRadio

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Are you really going to another province if you only go to the airport? 38:23

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Jim takes your Talkbacks. Submit yours on the iHeart Radio app! Plus – The long-lasting impacts of Big Brothers Big Sisters GUESTS: Alex Durante - Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation Gary Sands - senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Jeff and Bernard - past and current Big Brothers in Big Brothers Big Sisters…

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How Doug Ford could play a role in the ongoing trade negotiations 38:30

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Could Trump reopen CUSMA? Plus - What’s the number one thing you want your kids to be when they grow up? GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics Mark Masters - TSN ReporterBy iHeartRadio

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Is your kid a bully? 37:45

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Jim has some thoughts about a conversation Deb had. Plus – Why Jim refuses to apologize. GUESTS: Baris Akyurek - VP of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTraderBy iHeartRadio

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Were the cops being too mean by releasing this call? 38:02

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When’s the last time you had to call your mom for help? Plus – Is Mark Carney still ‘elbows up’? GUEST: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leadersBy iHeartRadio

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Jim’s wondering if people are allowed to change 37:33

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He weighs in on that 311 caller story. Plus – Do we need to teach social media in schools? GUEST: Dr. Glen Kenny - professor of physiology at the University of OttawaBy iHeartRadio

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Home Base Nation Favorites: General Jack Hammond on the "Takin’ A Walk” podcast with Buzz Knight 37:17

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We are pleased to present this special episode from a podcast headed by our fellow podcaster, friend, and supporter of veterans, Buzz Knight. Buzz has been a force in media, working as a strategist and a media executive for decades. He has an excellent podcast called "Takin' A Walk", a show that focuses on resilience, mental health, and amazing sto…

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A bombshell report on OceanGate is released after the Titan implosion 37:18

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What new details have emerged? Plus – Do you swear around your kids? GUESTS: Arnie Gelbart - Producer of the documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub DisasterBy iHeartRadio

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Inside Mark Carney’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood 38:45

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Why one writer is calling the move a strategic blunder Plus – Will Air Canada flight attendants go on strike? GUESTS: Jim Gallant - one of the negotiators with CUPW Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.By iHeartRadio

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Why was Doug Ford criticizing Campbell’s Soup? 37:28

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It’s the Premier vs. a can label Plus – Emotional stories from Google Street View? GUEST: Michael Badejo - Lawyer - Fillmore Riley LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Wait, how many times have you been proposed to? 37:14

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Jim breaks down a surprising topic based on a viral video Plus – How will the tariffs impact your wallet? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: 35% tariff on Canada still in the cards 37:51

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With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, what will Mark Carney do? Plus – Are HART Hubs a good idea now? GUESTS: Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Peter MacKay - Former Foreign Affa…

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Can you ever ‘child-proof’ the internet? 39:00

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Jim breaks down some moves the UK is making and if Canada could do the same thing. Plus – We’re leaning more about the plane crash that happened in Toronto in the winter. GUESTS: Carmi Levy - tech expert John Gradek - Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGillBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September if certain conditions met 37:03

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Delivering insight and analysis of the announcement as news comes in Plus – Where are we at with tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline? GUESTS: David Shellnutt - The Biking Lawyer Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association…

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Breaking down that interview with Sean Feucht from this morning 37:41

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Is the backlash really about free speech? Plus – More than 40% of women do all of the shopping for their husband GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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Home Base Nation Favorites: Mary Gauthier on the "Takin’ A Walk” podcast with Buzz Knight 21:29

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We are pleased to present this special episode from a podcast headed by our fellow podcaster, friend, and supporter of veterans, Buzz Knight. Buzz has been a force in media, working as a strategist and a media executive for decades. He has an excellent podcast called "Takin' A Walk", a show that focuses on resilience, mental health, and amazing sto…

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