Dr. Barry Dworkin dusts off the phone lines and reads your texts to kick off 2026!

Dr. Barry Dworkin dusts off the phone lines and reads your texts to kick off 2026!

Full show audio from House Calls with Dr. Barry Dworkin on 580 CFRA

Full show audio from House Calls with Dr. Barry Dworkin on 580 CFRA

House Call with Dr. Barry Dworkin

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 PODCAST: CFRA's House Calls for Sun. January 11th, 2026

CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. The first feature of 2026 takes us back to the life and times of Herman Smith Johannsen, a man who blazed ski trails and popularized cross-country skiing. He also lived a stunning 111 years before taking his final breath in 1987.

CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. The first feature of 2026 takes us back to the life and times of Herman Smith Johannsen, a man who blazed ski trails and popularized cross-country skiing. He also lived a stunning 111 years before taking his final breath in 1987.

CFRA Weekends - Meet the man who popularized cross-country skiing

Under the guidance of the Trump 2.0 administration, America has gone from being the nominal leader of the free world to a rogue superpower that threatens traditional allies. That's according to Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent with his latest column on CFRA Weekends.

Under the guidance of the Trump 2.0 administration, America has gone from being the nominal leader of the free world to a rogue superpower that threatens traditional allies. That's according to&nbsp;Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard. He joins Andrew Pinsent with his latest column on CFRA Weekends.

CFRA Weekends - How American imperialism is threatening the Western Hemisphere

Last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays secured a noteworthy addition to their infield. And it could change the entire roster as we know it today. Kazuma Okamoto, a Japanese all-star, met with the Toronto media just days after inking a 4-year pact worth $60 million. At 29 years old, he has already won a World Baseball Classic title with Japan, and has become a household name with the legendary Yomiuri Giants. As technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explains, not only does 'Big Oak' make the Jays a better ball club, but he also opens the door for international revenue.

Last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays secured a noteworthy addition to their infield. And it could change the entire roster as we know it today. Kazuma Okamoto, a Japanese all-star, met with the Toronto media just days after inking a 4-year pact worth $60 million. At 29 years old, he has already won a World Baseball Classic title with Japan, and has become a household name with the legendary Yomiuri Giants. As technical producer Stephen Ellsworth explains, not only does 'Big Oak' make the Jays a better ball club, but he also opens the door for international revenue.

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