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Federal election? Provincial election? Political strategists weigh in on what 2025 might bring

2025-01-0319:10

At the start of a year of uncertainty, the political panel looks at how 2025 may shape up in politics.

Maverick Toronto MP Nate Erskine-Smith is Canada's new housing minister

2024-12-2320:19

The new federal housing minister is Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith. He joins the program to talk about his priorities and the future of the Liberal party. Plus, the internationally renowned muralist birdO talks about his latest work in Brampton.

Making sense of this massive year for women's sport in Toronto

2024-12-2017:29

An all-star sports panel reflects on milestones of the year: Diana Matheson, founder of the Northern Super League, which starts play next spring; Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo WNBA team and Tessa Bonhomme, host of the PWHL's podcast 'Jocks in Jills.'

A real Liberal leadership dilemma... and a fake Christmas mug

2024-12-1918:35

Yvan Baker, the Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre, weighs in on the calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, and whether it would have an impact on the party's chance of winning the next federal election. Plus, hyper-realistic baker April Julian comes in to challenge David and some guests to guess whether her holiday mug is real... or cake.

'Devil is in the details' says family doctor about GP shortage and the cure is complex

2024-12-1815:36

A new study says the number of family doctors is not keeping up with population growth. Family doctor and researcher Dr. Tara Kiran says many factors contribute to the crisis. If this makes you want to run away and join the circus, then you will want to hear from Torontonian Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Masha Terentieva.

What is the Prime Minister's political future? Three strategists weigh in on what happens next

2024-12-1716:26

After a bombshell resignation from Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, political strategists Ashley Csanady, Jeff Rutledge and Marion Nader join David to discuss the question on everyone's minds -- will Justin Trudeau step down?

He was traveling with CBD. His flight had a stopover in Dubai. Now he faces life in prison

2024-12-1615:16

Pamela O'Rourke talks about efforts to get her 64-year-old husband out of prison in the United Arab Emirates, after he was detained for possessing CBD products at the Dubai International Airport. Plus, it's a time of year when you may be looking to make a charitable donation. Financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons has some pointers on what to keep in mind.

Why Oshawa's mayor supports new powers, and money, to deal with encampments

2024-12-1312:24

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter weighs in on provincial legislation that gives cities more power to clear homeless encampments.

Gift hunting for a picky friend? This bookseller's list might help

2024-12-1222:16

Joshua Cockerill, manager at Type Books in the Junction, suggests some of the year's best books in a holiday gift guide.

Doug Ford gets hot under the collar and threatens to turn off energy supply to the U.S. But who will get burned?

2024-12-1220:42

Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his energetic threat to the U.S. But Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative questions whether that will hurt Americans... or Ontarians. The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie gives some perspective on this... and the Ford government's last bill before the Legislature's 10-week break.

After 10+ years, a music program in Jane-Finch will get a permanent home

2024-12-1115:24

Paul Carson from the Security Guard Association of Ontario wants to draw attention to the dangers security guards face on the job, after a young guard was killed in Alberta. And Richard Marsella, head of Community Music Schools of Toronto, talks about the difference it will make for his music program in Jane-Finch to get an actual roof over its head.

Security guards are becoming de facto mental health workers. This psychiatrist is helping to train them

2024-12-1016:51

CAMH's Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam explains why he helped develop de-escalation training for security guards and customer service workers. Plus, CBC's Anya Zoledziowski shares details about a proposed class action lawsuit against landlords using controversial AI rent software.

For Syrians who settled in the GTA, it's an incredible moment to watch from afar

2024-12-0915:47

Gamal Mansour is a PhD candidate at U of T, who researches the Assad regime that he himself fled. Nasim Misrabi came to Canada in 2016. They speak with David about this historic moment in Syria's history, and where the country goes from here.

A grocery haul for less than $20? An couponer shares why it's not actually that hard

2024-12-0613:43

Kat Cassidy, aka @livingonaloonie, shares some tips for saving money at the grocery store, after a TikTok about a recent haul went viral. Plus, what happens when we run out of space to put all of our garbage? Waste management expert Calvin Lakhan digs into some solutions.

Toronto's WNBA team has a name. Now what?

2024-12-0511:11

What's in a name? Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo, talks about how the new team name came to be. Plus, Ayami Sato will be the first woman to play professional baseball in Canada, after being signed to the Toronto Maple Leafs Intercountry Baseball League team. She joins David from Japan.

‘Not fair, transparent or accountable’: a bombshell report lands at the feet of the Ford government

2024-12-0426:56

Ontario's Auditor General, Shelly Spence, joins David to talk about her report into the provincial government's Ontario Place redevelopment, opioid strategy, advertising and more. Then, three strategists discuss the fallout from the report and how it will land with Ontarians.

With harassment and violent threats way up, who would even want to go into politics anymore?

2024-12-0321:00

CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis looks at what's fueling a surge in harassment and threats against politicians, especially women. Plus, the top boss at Metrolinx is out. Transit advocate Steve Munro looks at his legacy, and where the departure leaves major transit projects in the GTA.

Meet the people behind a clinic for pregnant drug users in Toronto

2024-12-0217:00

Drug overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Canada. Erin Lurie and Jasmine Saleh run a clinic to try to help drug users who are pregnant. Plus, Tarin Dhamrait has a unique job: barber to the stars of the NBA. He drops by to talk about how he ended up there... before heading out to take care of the Indiana Pacers.

We're being asked to tip way more often. But where does that money actually go?

2024-11-2913:37

Cafes, fast food joints, jewelry shops, websites: so many retailers now ask customers for tips. But Christine Birak from CBC's Marketplace looks into how often those tips actually go to employees. Plus, the newly crowned Toronto Sceptres are gearing up for their second season in the PWHL. Goalie Carly Jackson shares the story of what got her into hockey.

Why one Torontonian is opening up her apartment to groups of strangers every weekend

2024-11-2816:35

Rabia Sohail explains why she's turning her one-bedroom apartment into a meeting place for complete strangers. Also, you may know about the online conspiracy theory around 15-minute cities. The Toronto Star’s David Rider looked into the impact it's having on cities and towns across the GTA.

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