Brian Crombie Radio Hour

Brian Crombie Radio Hour

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 array of guests from all across the political, business, and arts spectrum.

Episodes

March 31, 2026 52 mins
In this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie is joined by Marc Dauphin, former emergency room physician and military officer, for a deep dive into the evolving war in Ukraine. The discussion explores Ukraine’s shifting battlefield strategy, the rise of drone and AI-driven warfare, and how modern conflict is being transformed in real time. The conversation also examines NATO’s role, Canada’s defence posture, and the broa...
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In this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by war correspondent and geopolitical analyst Adnan R. Khan for a thought-provoking conversation on what he calls “the illusion of tactical dominance.” While modern militaries are built around precision, technology, and overwhelming force, this discussion challenges a core assumption: that tactical superiority leads to strategic victory. Together, they explore how conflicts...
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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian explores the concept of performance from two powerful angles — elite sport and everyday human health — and what they reveal about long-term success, resilience, and well-being. In the first half of the show, Brian is joined by Jason Dyck, a Canadian coach working with the Norwegian Cycling Federation, for an inside look at Norway’s world-leading approach to athletic development. The ...
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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, neuroscientist, biotech entrepreneur, and founder of Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health, for a wide-ranging conversation on brain health, aging, and the future of medicine. At the center of the discussion is a little-known but potentially critical class of molecules called plasmalogens — essential components of cell membranes that play a key role in br...
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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Emily Osborne of the Canadian Shield Institute about a growing issue that sits at the intersection of technology, economics, and national security: digital sovereignty. As more of Canada’s data — from government systems to private enterprises — is stored on foreign-owned infrastructure, the question becomes increasingly urgent: who really controls that data? The conversat...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Eric Sauvé to examine the escalating conflict involving Iran — and the deeper question of whether military action is being matched with clear political strategy.
⚖️ Part 1 — Tactical Success, Strategic Ambiguity
We explore how early strikes were described as operationally effective, yet raise concerns about the absence of a clearly defined political end state — a core principle in milita...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Lisa Baiton to examine Canada’s role in a rapidly changing global energy landscape.

🌍 Part 1 — Energy in a New Global Order
We explore how geopolitical instability and shifting alliances are reshaping global energy markets, and why energy security has returned as a central pillar of national strategy.
🇨🇦 Part 2 — Canada’s Energy Position
Canada is a major oil and gas producer with recor...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Andrew Hendry to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce — and why the most important career skill may still be deeply human.

📞 Part 1 — The Return to Human Skills
As automation accelerates, Andrew argues that foundational “old-school” skills are making a comeback:
  • Cold calling
  • Networking
  • In-person communication
  • Relationship building
In a digital world, human ...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Colin Robertson to examine Prime Minister Mark Carney’s emerging foreign policy vision — sometimes called the “Davos Doctrine.”

🌍 Part 1 — A New Internationalism
We explore Carney’s global diplomatic approach and why some see him as Canada’s most internationalist leader since Lester B. Pearson, as traditional global institutions lose influence.
🤝 Part 2 — The Rise of Middle Powers
With ...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Edward Greenspon to examine whether Canada can reclaim its leadership role in an increasingly fragmented global order.

🌍 Part 1 — Canada as a Middle Power
We explore why Canada’s global influence has declined, what its historical leadership in institutions like GATT and peacekeeping can teach us, and whether a renewed international role is still possible. We also discuss Prime Minister ...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Mysterion the Mind Reader — Christopher Justin Doyle — one of Canada’s leading mentalists and psychological entertainers, seen on America’s Got Talent, Canada’s Got Talent, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
 
🧠 Part 1 — The Psychology of Mind Reading
We explore how mentalism blends psychology, perception, and subtle cues to create the illusion of mind reading — and why real magic is rooted ...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Paul Smetanin to examine whether Ontario’s housing market is no longer in a normal cycle — but a structural break. 🏗 Part 1 — A Broken Cycle or Structural Shift?
New analysis suggests the market disruption goes beyond a typical downturn:
  • Housing starts could fall by 37% over five years
  • Prices may still decline another 10–15%
  • High borrowing costs and development charges are stalling new...
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On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by John Ruffolo to examine what Canada must do to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. As geopolitical tensions rise and AI accelerates disruption, Canada faces a critical choice: lead or fall behind.

🇨🇦 Part 1 — Sovereignty & Strategy
Why Canada must rebuild manufacturing, diversify trade, and develop true digital sovereignty — with data and AI now central to national securi...
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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie sits down with Peter Biro, founder of Democracy Think Tank and Senior Fellow at both the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and Massey College, to unpack the complex legal, moral, and geopolitical questions surrounding the Iran conflict. From the limits of international law and pre-emptive self-defense to the moral and ideological inconsistencies of modern political dis...
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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian Crombie speaks with Professor Michael Albrecht, a technology and energy expert, about a provocative question: Could Canada eventually align more closely with Europe — or even become part of the European Union? They examine shifting geopolitics, trade patterns, NATO’s evolving role, and Canada’s changing strategic identity. From transatlantic alliances to Canada’s global positioning b...
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On this International Women’s Day, Brian speaks with Professor Jacqueline Murray, PhD, FRSC, FRHistS, University Professor Emerita of History at the University of Guelph, about the fragility of women’s rights and the historical forces that shape gender equality. They explore:
  • Historical roots: From biblical texts to Enlightenment philosophy, how ideas about gender shaped legal and social inequality.
  • Milestones and limits: The U.S...
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On this week’s Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Carolyn Whitzman, housing researcher and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, about Canada’s housing crisis and whether homelessness can be eliminated within a generation. They discuss:
  • Government roles: Why federal targets, provincial regulations, and municipal approvals all matter.
  • Supportive housing: Building 50,000 supportive homes per year cou...
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