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  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1566 - Outlaw Patients: How Courts — Not Politics — Legalized Cannabis in Canada

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1566 - Outlaw Patients: How Courts — Not Politics — Legalized Cannabis in Canada
    2026/02/13
    In this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian sits down with Russell Barth, Ottawa-based medical cannabis advocate and author of Outlaw Patients: A Medical Marijuana Memoir, for a candid, deeply personal conversation about pain, recovery, and the real story behind cannabis legalization in Canada. Russell’s journey begins with fibromyalgia so severe it left him in a wheelchair for more than five years — and a recovery that challenges conventional assumptions about medicine, disability, and treatment. But this is more than a health story. It’s a revealing look at how patient-led court battles, not political generosity or tax incentives, dismantled cannabis prohibition long before Parliament acted. Together, they explore how medical cannabis helped Russell regain mobility, why constitutional challenges reshaped Canadian drug policy, what the science actually says about THC, CBD, pain, and epilepsy, and why many medical users remain frustrated with today’s regulated system. The conversation also tackles persistent myths, Health Canada’s own data, and why psychedelics may be on a similar legal trajectory. The episode closes with two short reflections from Brian — one unpacking a viral manifesto on attraction, confidence, and control, and another examining what he calls “the death of pursuit” in modern relationships, work, and institutions. This isn’t a pro- or anti-cannabis debate.
    It’s a clear-eyed discussion about patients, courts, unintended consequences — and how policy really changes, often long before governments catch up.
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    53 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1565 - Selling Your Canadian Business: Avoiding Mistakes and Maximizing Value

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1565 - Selling Your Canadian Business: Avoiding Mistakes and Maximizing Value
    2026/02/12
    Selling a business is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur will ever make — and one of the least understood. On this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Karl Sigerist, President & CEO of The Shaughnessy Group and author of Selling Your Canadian Business, and Mark Borkowski, President of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions, for a practical, Canada-specific discussion on how to plan, prepare, and execute a successful exit. Many Canadian business owners sell only once, often wait too long, and leave significant value on the table. Karl and Mark explain why selling in Canada differs from the U.S., covering tax planning, deal structure, buyer expectations, and timing. Drawing on hundreds of real transactions, they reveal what truly drives value in today’s Canadian M&A market. Topics explored include:
    • The critical differences between share sales and asset sales
    • How to leverage the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption effectively
    • Why exit planning should start 2–5 years ahead of a sale
    • Common value killers, including owner dependency
    • The importance of clean financials, GAAP discipline, and quality of earnings reports
    • Customer and supplier concentration risks in a global context
    • What buyers really look for and why value is buyer-specific
    • The outlook for Canadian mid-market and sub-$3M EBITDA businesses
    Brian closes the episode with a personal reflection on preparation, clarity, and responsibility, exploring the difference between pain and suffering — and why refusing to let problems define you is key to adulthood. This isn’t about hype or quick flips. It’s about real exits, real outcomes, and understanding the gap between perceived value and market value.
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    52 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1564 - Canceling Billionaires? A Serious Conversation About Wealth, Power, and the Public Good

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1564 - Canceling Billionaires? A Serious Conversation About Wealth, Power, and the Public Good
    2026/02/11
    52 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1563 - Canada After Davos: Power, Sovereignty, and the End of the Middle-Power Myth

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1563 - Canada After Davos: Power, Sovereignty, and the End of the Middle-Power Myth
    2026/02/10
    On The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, a wide-ranging and provocative conversation about Canada’s place in a rapidly fragmenting world — and what may have changed after Mark Carney’s speech at Davos. Brian is joined by Murray Simser to explore what Simser calls a post-Carney moment in Canadian thinking: a shift away from cautious middle-power assumptions toward a clearer recognition of Canada as a $3-trillion economy with real leverage — if it chooses to use it. The discussion examines:
    • 🌍 What Carney’s Davos remarks signal about Canada’s willingness to selectively decouple from U.S. dominance
    • 🇨🇦 Why the “middle power” label may be a comforting myth that limits Canadian ambition
    • 💰 Whether Canada could withstand serious trade disruption with the United States — and what economic independence would actually require
    • ⚡ Alberta’s energy frustration, separatist sentiment, and why pipelines are ultimately a federal sovereignty question
    • 🧭 Canada’s historical near-misses — moments when independence and unity were far from guaranteed
    • 📱 Why social media platforms now rival governments in real power — and the implications for democratic legitimacy
    • 🌱 Why the global system itself may need to be re-architected to address climate, trade, and institutional trust
    This is not a conversation about nationalism or nostalgia. It’s about agency — whether Canada is prepared to say no, assert its economic independence, and act with confidence in a world where old alliances and assumptions no longer hold.
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    55 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1562 - Listening, Belonging, and the Cost of Being Unseen

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1562 - Listening, Belonging, and the Cost of Being Unseen
    2026/02/07
    On The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, three distinct conversations come together around one quiet but powerful thread: how we listen, how we belong, and what happens when people stop being seen. In the opening segment, Brian reflects on the philosophy behind his interviewing style — why real insight comes from patience, space, and allowing guests to move beyond rehearsed answers into their deeper “signature story.” In a media culture driven by speed and certainty, this is a case for slowing down — and why thoughtful listening matters more than ever. Next, the show takes an unexpected turn with a lively and thoughtful discussion on whether Canada should join the Eurovision Song Contest. Joined by historian Dean Vuletic, the conversation explores Eurovision as more than entertainment — a cultural and political institution that reveals how nations express identity, belonging, and soft power on a global stage. The program closes with a commentary on invisibility — not being criticized or opposed, but simply not being noticed. It examines how quiet reliability is often mistaken for replaceability, why organizations reward visibility over value, and why people rarely leave loudly — they disengage quietly. Three conversations.

    One shared question.
    What does it mean to truly be heard — and seen?
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    47 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1561 - Drift or Direction: A Plan for Mississauga’s Future

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1561 - Drift or Direction: A Plan for Mississauga’s Future
    2026/02/06
    Is Mississauga drifting… or ready to decide? On this Thursday’s Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian examines what’s happening beneath the surface in Canada’s sixth-largest city. Rising property taxes, a frozen housing market, growing crime concerns — nothing is collapsing, but nothing seems to be moving forward either. The first half features a rebroadcast of Brian’s conversation with Nokha Dakroub of The Radical Centre Podcast, exploring the subtle pressures and quiet failures that shape cities. In the second half, Brian lays out a clear, actionable five-point strategy to renew Mississauga:
    • 🚆 Transit — all-day, two-way, frequent GO Train service on the Milton–Mississauga line
    • 🏗️ Housing — eliminate development fees for two years, streamline approvals, and cut red tape
    • 💰 Taxes — zero-based budgeting, expenditure control, and increases no greater than inflation
    • 🚓 Public Safety — fully fund Peel Police with measurable accountability
    • 🌳 Vision — actionable plans for Riverwood, Britannia Farms, One Port Street, and downtown Mississauga
    This isn’t ideology — it’s about competence, priorities, and whether Mississauga is ready to act.
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    56 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1560 - The Uncertainty Edge: Leadership in a World Without Certainty

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1560 - The Uncertainty Edge: Leadership in a World Without Certainty
    2026/02/05
    How do leaders make good decisions when certainty is impossible and distractions are everywhere? On this Wednesday’s Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian sits down with Sam Sivarajan, author of The Uncertainty Edge, to explore practical, evidence-based approaches to leadership, judgment, and decision-making in an age of doubt. They discuss:
    • 🧠 Why waiting for certainty is often the biggest leadership mistake
    • ⚖️ The difference between confidence and conviction — and why conviction drives results
    • 🏭 Lessons from Andy Grove “firing himself” at Intel on adaptive leadership
    • 📱 How algorithms and the attention economy distort judgment and encourage impulsive decisions
    • 🧭 Why disciplined processes outweigh motivation or personality in real-world leadership
    • 🌱 The crucial role of character, reflection, and ethical decision-making
    This isn’t about leadership slogans or hustle culture — it’s about thinking clearly, deciding responsibly, and acting with conviction when the path forward isn’t obvious.
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    54 分
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1559 - Canada vs. The U.S.: Navigating Power, Perception, and Strategic Vulnerability

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1559 - Canada vs. The U.S.: Navigating Power, Perception, and Strategic Vulnerability
    2026/02/04
    Is Canada prepared for a United States that treats trade, tariffs, and even ridicule as instruments of power? On this Tuesday’s Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Drew Fagan, Professor at U of T’s Munk School, Visiting Professor at Yale, and former Head of Policy Planning at Global Affairs Canada, for a sobering conversation about strategy, leverage, and national survival. They explore:
    • 🇺🇸 How tariffs, threats, and even nicknames are used as political tools
    • 📉 Why Canada’s economic size is now weaponized in U.S. negotiations
    • 📦 Whether global free trade was an anomaly and the return of mercantilism
    • ⚠️ What extreme tariff threats really signal
    • 🌏 The China factor and the risks of strategic autonomy
    • 🧭 Whether Canada is still playing the U.S. game effectively
    This isn’t about panic — it’s about preparation, clarity, and understanding how Canada can protect its sovereignty in a world where rules no longer safeguard smaller players.
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    51 分