Today’s podcast covers London’s 2026 budget update, David Chilton’s new edition of The Wealthy Barber, Vianode’s St. Thomas announcement, speed-camera data debates, a historic kidney transplant anniversary, Frozen’s opening night, and the Knights’ road trip

London’s 2026 budget process closed with a trimmed 3.4% tax increase after days of debate and amendments

David Chilton discussed his overhaul of The Wealthy Barber, updated for today’s financial challenges and sold exclusively in Canada

Vianode officially announced its move to St. Thomas, pointing to Canada’s stable political environment as a key factor in the decision

Other Ontario cities are exploring data-only speed monitoring, raising the question of whether London should follow suit

Choreographer Ainsley Hillyard walked us through the production’s family-friendly spirit as Frozen opens at The Grand Theatre

Mary Ann Crossett reflected on receiving a kidney from her sister in 1975, one of LHSC’s earliest living-donor transplants

Mike Stubbs broke down the Knights’ tough loss in North Bay and the challenges ahead as they face Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie

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Today’s podcast covers the downtown revitalization debate, Susan Stevenson’s harassment allegations, rising violent crime, LHSC’s new AI radiation therapy system, and the growing shift toward fake Christmas trees

An in-depth conversation with Councillor David Ferreira on competing ideas for breathing new life into downtown London

Professor Dave Snow joins us to explore a Macdonald-Laurier Institute report showing violent crime trending upward across Canada

Stevenson says the ongoing tension and interruptions have pushed her to avoid council chambers entirely

Dr. Stewart Gaede explains how LHSC’s new Varian Ethos system uses artificial intelligence to deliver precise, rapid radiation therapy

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A look back at Bill Brady’s extraordinary career and the profound mark he left on London radio

Steve Garrison joins the show to discuss how Bill Brady redefined radio in London

Chief Thai Truong breaks down the rising concerns around gender-based violence, luxury car thefts, and public substance use

An overview of the proposed 3.6% tax increase and the community’s chance to shape the 2026 budget

Murray Faulkner and Roger Caranci debate whether London’s proposed hike is reasonable and whether Canada’s internal trade system is improving

A study shows a large share of workers avoided taking any vacation days in 2025, raising concerns about burnout

A look at the Premier’s comments about invoking the clause to force greater transparency on sex offender information

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Today’s podcast covers budget deliberations with Mayor Morgan, defence-sector opportunities, the Swedish royal visit, declining Canadian travel to the U.S., rising hydro rates, and Gen Z’s shift away from fast food