Senator Hugh Segal discusses his new book The Right Balance: Canada’s Conservative Tradition (Douglas & McIntyre, 2011), with Joseph Planta.

The bestselling author and marketing consultant Bruce Philp discusses his new book Consumer Republic: Using Brands to Get What You Want, Make Corporations Behave, and Maybe Even Save the World (McClelland & Stewart, 2011), with Joseph Planta.

The freelance editor and a member of the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council Franklin Carter discusses Freedom to Read Week, with Joseph Planta.

The author of Wearing the Green Beret: A Canadian with the Royal Marine Commandos, Jake Olafsen, a former marine commando, discusses his new book with Joseph Planta; as well he discusses his decision to leave the Canadian Forces reserve for the Royal Marines, and his time in Afghanistan, where he completed two tours of duty, and more.

Global National’s anchor and executive editor, Dawna Friesen talks to Joseph Planta about moving back to Canada, anchoring Global’s supper hour newscast and more.

Chatelaine magazine’s food editor, Claire Tansey discusses Modern Classics: 250 Fast, Fresh Recipes from the Chatelaine Kitchen (Wiley, 2010), with Joseph Planta.

The historian and author Mark Zuehlke joins Joseph Planta to reflect on Remembrance Day, his books on military history, and more.

The acclaimed author Camilla Gibb discusses her new novel, The Beauty of Humanity Movement (Doubleday, 2010), with Joseph Planta.

The political commentator and blogger Alex Tsakumis talks to Joseph Planta about the state of British Columbia politics following the resignation last week of Premier Gordon Campbell; the also discuss the contenders, and would-be contenders like Dianne Watts and James Moore.

The author and Globe and Mail columnist Christie Blatchford talks to Joseph Planta about her new book Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us (Doubleday, 2010).