Épisodes

  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1631 - The Digital Crisis, Kids & Screens and The Power of Saying Yes with Lucy Colangelo

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1631 - The Digital Crisis, Kids & Screens and The Power of Saying Yes with Lucy Colangelo
    May 15 2026
    On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, the conversation explores two timely and thought-provoking themes shaping modern life: the impact of technology on young people and the importance of community leadership. The first segment examines the growing “digital crisis” facing children and teens, as smartphones, social media, and AI increasingly dominate attention and influence development. The discussion highlights rising concerns around anxiety, isolation, and resilience, and explores how families can set healthier digital boundaries in an increasingly connected world. The episode then shifts to a reflection on community, service, and leadership, emphasizing how meaningful impact often comes from simple, consistent acts of showing up for others. It’s a reminder of the power of saying yes—to helping, to participating, and to strengthening the communities around us.
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    56 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1630 - Immigration, Identity & Multiculturalism in Canada with Bill Fatsis

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1630 - Immigration, Identity & Multiculturalism in Canada with Bill Fatsis
    May 14 2026
    On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie is joined by Bill Fatsis (Vasilios Fatsis)—retired Justice of the Peace, former federal candidate, community leader, and author of Not Looking for Trouble—for a powerful conversation on immigration, identity, politics, and the meaning of multiculturalism in Canada. Bill shares his remarkable journey from being born during the Greek Civil War, losing his father at a young age, and being separated from his family, to arriving in Toronto in 1966 and building a life through education, public service, politics, and community leadership. His story reflects resilience, sacrifice, and starting over in a new country. The discussion also explores his activism against the Greek military junta in the 1960s and 1970s, including organizing demonstrations in Toronto, engaging in Canadian political life, and running in the historic 1982 Toronto-Danforth by-election. He also reflects on working within the Bill Davis government and how multiculturalism in Canada has evolved over time. The conversation further touches on the legacy of composer Mikis Theodorakis—known for Zorba the Greek and Serpico—and how music can become a form of memory, identity, and resistance. At its core, the episode asks a deeper question: what does multiculturalism truly mean in Canada today?
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    51 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1629 - Trump, China, Taiwan & Canada’s Strategic Dilemma with Dr. Steven Nagy

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1629 - Trump, China, Taiwan & Canada’s Strategic Dilemma with Dr. Steven Nagy
    May 13 2026
    On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Dr. Steven Nagy, professor of politics and international studies at International Christian University in Tokyo, about the rapidly evolving relationship between the United States and China — and what it means for Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. The conversation explores America’s strengths in AI and innovation, China’s economic and demographic pressures, the growing importance of Taiwan, and how countries such as Japan, India, South Korea, and ASEAN are navigating an increasingly fragmented geopolitical landscape. They also discuss the possibility of a new U.S.-China trade framework, shifting global supply chains, and why Canada risks being strategically squeezed if it fails to adapt to the changing global order. The episode examines Canada’s role as a middle power, the importance of alliances in Asia, and how energy, critical minerals, and strategic realism may shape the country’s future in an increasingly competitive world.
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    55 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1628 - Brain Health, Aging & Why Relationships Erode

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1628 - Brain Health, Aging & Why Relationships Erode
    May 12 2026
    On today’s episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, we explore two deeply human themes: the future of brain health and the emotional foundations of relationships. Dr. Thomas Verny joins the show to discuss Alzheimer’s, dementia, aging, and emerging research into brain function, including new approaches to early detection and cognitive health preservation. In the closing commentary, the conversation shifts to relationships — examining how emotional tone, withdrawal, and loss of warmth can gradually erode connection over time, and what people truly need to feel safe, valued, and connected. A thoughtful episode about memory, identity, and the emotional climate we create in our lives.
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    47 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1627 - Canada’s Demographic Reality & the Housing Mismatch with Darrell Bricker

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1627 - Canada’s Demographic Reality & the Housing Mismatch with Darrell Bricker
    May 11 2026
    Brian Crombie is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, for a wide-ranging conversation on the demographic forces reshaping Canada — and what they mean for housing, immigration, and the country’s future. They explore Canada’s aging population, declining birth rate, and slowing population growth despite high immigration. The discussion also looks at rising public concerns around immigration, changing family structures, and the growing impact of social and economic pressures on how Canadians live. A key focus of the episode is Canada’s housing direction — and whether current policies reflect how people actually want to live. With strong preferences for single-family homes still dominant, the conversation questions whether planning and development strategies are aligned with public demand or driven by ideology. This episode offers a clear, data-driven look at where Canada is headed — and the policy choices shaping its future.
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    54 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1626 - Persuasion, Trust & the Evolution of Leadership with Edward Israel Ayide

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1626 - Persuasion, Trust & the Evolution of Leadership with Edward Israel Ayide
    May 9 2026
    In this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie explores the power of communication, trust, and leadership in a rapidly changing world. The show is divided into two thought-provoking conversations that examine how influence and leadership are evolving across politics, business, and society. In Part 1, Brian is joined by PR consultant and communications strategist Edward Israel-Ayide, who analyzes King Charles’ address to the U.S. Congress. Described as a “masterclass in persuasion,” the discussion breaks down the communication strategies behind the speech’s impact, including finding common ground, addressing tension directly, using humor, and grounding messages in shared values. The conversation highlights how effective persuasion is built on trust and alignment rather than force or ideology. In Part 2, Brian reflects on the changing nature of leadership in today’s complex world. He examines the decline of traditional command-and-control models and the rise of leadership rooted in trust, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and collaboration. The discussion explores key shifts in mindset—from control to growth, dominance to warmth, and certainty to openness—while connecting these ideas to politics, business, community, and personal experience. Together, the episode offers a compelling look at how communication and leadership are being reshaped in an era that demands connection over control.
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    50 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1625 - Strategy Without Delivery: Canada’s Institutional Problem

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1625 - Strategy Without Delivery: Canada’s Institutional Problem
    May 7 2026
    This Thursday on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian sits down with Eugene Lang — former senior federal official and professor at Queen’s University — for a candid conversation about one of Canada’s biggest and least discussed challenges:
    Why does Canada struggle to execute, even when it knows exactly what needs to be done?
    The problem, Lang argues, is not a lack of ideas or strategy.
    It’s the institutions responsible for delivering results.
    Together, Brian and Eugene examine the growing gap between ambitious political agendas — particularly under Prime Minister Mark Carney — and the federal government’s ability to implement meaningful change.
    The discussion explores three major structural barriers inside Ottawa:
    • A deeply embedded culture of risk aversion
    • Canada’s long-standing dependence on the United States
    • And an institutional discomfort with industrial policy and economic strategy
    Even when leadership wants to move quickly, the system itself often resists change.
    The conversation also turns to Canada’s increasingly fragile relationship with the United States. Brian and Eugene discuss the risks of over-reliance on American trade, why diversification has remained more rhetoric than reality, and whether current geopolitical tensions signal a permanent shift in the relationship.
    Finally, they explore whether meaningful reform is possible.
    Can Canada modernize its institutions to compete in a rapidly changing world?
    Potential solutions include reducing bureaucratic layers, bringing more private-sector experience into government, and fundamentally rethinking how public institutions approach risk, decision-making, and execution.
    Because strategy without delivery is not leadership.
    And in a world moving faster than ever — economically, technologically, and geopolitically — countries that cannot execute may struggle to compete at all.
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    49 min
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1624 - Cyber Risk, AI & the Future of Human Connection

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1624 - Cyber Risk, AI & the Future of Human Connection
    May 7 2026
    This Wednesday on The Brian Crombie Hour, two powerful conversations explore how technology is reshaping both our institutions and our humanity.
    In Part One, Brian is joined by Daniel Zborovski, President of Hudson Technology, for a timely discussion on the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity.
    As AI-powered threats become more sophisticated, organizations face new vulnerabilities that go far beyond traditional IT concerns. From phishing scams and voice impersonation to the growing risks around weak authentication systems, the conversation highlights why cybersecurity has become a core business and leadership issue.
    Brian and Daniel discuss:
    • The rise of AI-driven cyber attacks
    • Why human behaviour remains the greatest security vulnerability
    • Why SMS authentication is increasingly unsafe
    • And why boards and executives must now treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority
    This is no longer a future problem.

    It’s happening now — and every organization is exposed.

    In his closing commentary, Brian turns to a deeper and more philosophical question: how artificial intelligence may be transforming not only work and economics, but human relationships themselves.

    Drawing on recent conversations with Daniel Zborovski, John Ruffolo, and Eugene Lang — as well as a provocative New York Times discussion about AI and inequality — Brian examines how AI is concentrating power, outpacing institutions, and reshaping society faster than governments and leaders can respond.

    But beyond economics lies a more personal concern

    What happens when machines begin simulating empathy, attention, and understanding?

    But it cannot truly care, sacrifice, commit, or love.

    And in a world increasingly mediated by technology, that distinction may become one of the defining questions of our time.

    Will we continue choosing the difficult, deeply human work of real connection — or settle for the illusion of it?
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    57 min