Best Marc Affeld Podcasts (2026)

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Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada” 8:34

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Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre 13:38

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In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Happy New Year - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington 6:27

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In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Mad Trapper is Killed 14:23

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After a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson 7:45

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Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle 14:20

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Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver 7:19

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On July 23, 1914 a steamship filled with passengers from India, The Komagata Maru, was turned away from Canadian shores. We spoke with Dr. Hugh Johnston on the incident and its legacy.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971 8:45

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Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – No. 2 Construction Battalion 9:21

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The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The October Crisis Ends 10:34

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British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Tommy Douglas was born 5:02

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Happy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.…

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Highlight – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966 10:24

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Kenneth "The Gentleman Bandit" Leishman stole nearly $400 000 worth of Gold bullion from the Winnipeg International Airport on this date back in 1966. To learn more we spoke with historian Christian Cassidy of West End Dumplings & This Was Manitoba.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces 5:30

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Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo 10:48

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We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Dec. 9 – Camp X 9:06

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Dec. 8 – The Battle of Hong Kong and its Aftermath 8:11

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Dec. 7 – The Battle of Montgomery_s Tavern 7:33

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We spoke to Janet Schwartz, the Museum Coordinator at Toronto's Mackenzie House to learn more about the Battle and the Upper Canada Rebellion.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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December 6 – The Halifax Explosion 12:23

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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December 3 – The October Crisis Ends. 10:34

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British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Dec. 2 – Writer Robertson Davies Passes Away 5:05

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Dec. 1 – James Naismith and Basketball 5:17

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Nov. 30 – General Arthur Currie Passes Away 6:13

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Nov. 26 – The NHL is Founded in 1917 9:36

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Nov. 25 – Happy Birthday, Banff! 9:08

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Nov. 24 – The Canadian Northern Railway is Completed to Edmonton 6:32

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Nov. 23 – HMS Tribune Sinks 10:28

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Nov. 22 – Artist Jack Shadbolt Passes 7:16

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Nov. 19 – René Lévesque Forms the Mouvement Souveraineté-Association 8:24

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Nov. 18 – Introduction of Standard Time 7:24

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Nov. 17 – The 1999 Marshall Decision and Fishing Rights 11:23

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Nov. 15 – Ned Hanlan becomes world champion 8:33

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Nov. 10 – The Edmund Fitzgerald goes down 9:21

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Nov. 9 – The First Game of Football 7:21

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Nov. 8 – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre 13:38

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In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Nov. 5 – First CBC broadcast of official time signal 8:55

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By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Nov. 4 – Inventor George Klein Passes Away 6:53

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Nov. 3 – The story of Danylo Shumuk 11:22

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Nov. 2 – Compensation for sterilization victims 9:23

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Nov. 1 – Hungarian Immigrants in Canada 5:04

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October 29 – The Great Depression 7:11

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We spoke with University of Calgary Professor Dr. Patrick Brennan about Canada during the Great Depression.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 28 – William Hall is awarded the VC 7:30

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William Hall is awarded the Victoria Cross in 1859.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 27 – The National Council of Women of Canada is Founded 5:17

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The National Council of Women of Canada is Founded in 1893.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 25 – Leslie McFarlane is Born 10:37

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The original author of the Hardy Boys mystery series is born back in 1902.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 22 – Louis Riel is Born 8:20

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To learn more about Riel we spoke with Director of the Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg, Philippe Mailhot.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 20 – Tommy Douglas was born 5:02

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Happy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.…

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October 19 – St. Albans Raid 11:38

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The St. Alban's Raid took place on this day back in 1864.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 18 - The Famous Five 10:35

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On this day back in 1929, women became "persons". Guest host, Jennie Palmer.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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October 15 – Chinese Rail Workers and the CPR 8:15

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We spoke with Brad Lee, the curator of The Ties That Bind, an online historical research project that works to recognize the contributions of the Chinese Canadian community to the building of Canada.By Marc Affeld and Joe Burima