by Chris LaBossiere
Barney's Tavern is a corner booth for people who care about this country. Chris LaBossiere sits down with thoughtful, interesting Canadians — and take the time real ideas deserve. Generals. Entrepreneurs. Policymakers. Artists. Creatives. Builders. People shaping Canada in visible and invisible ways. The goal isn't debate. It isn't performance. It's curiosity.
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May 21, 2026
<p>Shawn Kanungu is one of the world's most sought-after voices on innovation and AI. He spent 12 years at Deloitte advising Fortune 500 leaders on disruption before going independent, and is the bestselling author of The Bold Ones — a book McKinsey calls essential reading for decision-makers. Forbes named him the best virtual keynote speaker they'd ever seen.Chris LaBossiere sits down with Shawn to talk about what's actually being disrupted right now, why "high agency" may be the defining trait of this decade, and why the gap between leaders who are all-in on AI and those still dabbling is widening every day. They get into the future of professional services, what it means to raise resilient kids in a comfortable life, and why the real threat of AI isn't to jobs — it's to identity.A candid, wide-ranging conversation about disruption, work, and what comes next.</p><p><br></p>
May 4, 2026
<p>Vassy Kapelos, a seasoned Canadian journalist, shares her journey from small-town reporting to becoming a top political anchor. She discusses the realities of journalism, the importance of accountability, and her insights on Canada's national identity and media landscape.</p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li>Vassy Kapelos' career progression from small markets to national prominence</li><li>The importance of humility and real-world experience in journalism</li><li>The challenges of accountability journalism in Canada</li><li>The impact of social media and AI on news and misinformation</li><li>Canada's evolving national identity and its global perception</li></ul><p><strong>Titles</strong></p><ul><li>From Swift Current to the Prime Minister's Podium: Vassy Kapelos' Journey</li><li>The Art of Asking Tough Questions: Inside Canadian Political Journalism</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li>"What was necessary to become a reporter?"</li><li>"Politicians often avoid defending their ideas."</li><li>"Media is being used to project to your base."</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction to Vassy Kapelos</p><p>02:38<br>The Journey to Journalism</p><p>05:46<br>Career Progression in Journalism</p><p>10:20<br>Breaking Big Stories</p><p>13:09<br>The Changing Landscape of Accountability Journalism</p><p>19:56<br>Navigating Objectivity in Journalism</p><p>26:09<br>The Role of Media in Politics</p><p>30:27<br>The Impact of Social Media on News</p><p>34:13<br>Daily News Curation Process</p><p>34:41<br>Navigating the News Cycle</p><p>36:33<br>Celebrating Wins in Media Production</p><p>38:04<br>The Drive for Continuous Improvement</p><p>40:05<br>The Role of Teamwork in Success</p><p>41:34<br>Influence of Family on Career</p><p>46:47<br>Balancing Work and Family Life</p><p>48:47<br>Canada's Identity and Challenges</p><p>55:23<br>Perception of Canada on the Global Stage</p><p>01:04:07<br>BT EXTRO w Music .mp4</p><p><br><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/VassyKapelos"><strong>Vassy Kapelos on Twitter</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news"><strong>CBC News</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/edmonton/"><strong>Global Edmonton</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/alberta/alison-redford-resigns-1.2512784"><strong>Alison Redford Severance Story</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Guest Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/VassyKapelos"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news"><strong>CBC</strong></a></li></ul>
April 13, 2026
<p>A profound conversation with retired Canadian Lieutenant General Omer Lavoie about the realities of military service, leadership, sacrifice, and the importance of recognizing true heroism beyond symbols and medals. </p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership in combat and law enforcement operations</li><li>The psychological and physical toll of military service</li><li>The process and importance of military honors and recognition</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-lavoy"><strong>Lieutenant General Omer Lavoie's profile</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence.html"><strong>Canadian Armed Forces</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Medusa"><strong>Operation Medusa - Kandahar</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://junobeach.org/"><strong>Juno Beach Centre</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.warmuseum.ca/"><strong>Canadian War Museum - Victoria Cross records</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/law-of-armed-conflict"><strong>Law of Armed Conflict - International Committee of the Red Cross</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/legal-matters.html"><strong>Canadian Military Justice System</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Guest Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-lavoy"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li></ul>
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Barney's Tavern is a corner booth for people who care about this country.
Chris LaBossiere sits down with thoughtful, interesting Canadians — and take the time real ideas deserve. Generals. Entrepreneurs. Policymakers. Artists. Creatives. Builders. People shaping Canada in visible and invisible ways.
The goal isn't debate. It isn't performance. It's curiosity.
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