A full episode of news and nuance — from global courtrooms to local stages — including political intrigue, neighbourhood safety, and the “cringe” culture of cash

John Fyfe-Millar and Matt Newton-Reid weigh in on Chris d’Entremont’s defection to the Liberals and London city council’s 35% pay hike, debating the political fallout from both

Teresa McLellan and Dan Cameron share findings from an Old North survey showing speeding as residents’ number one safety issue

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether former President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on Canada and other nations

Award-winning puppeteer Ronnie Burkett joins us to discuss his new production Wonderful Joe, a heartfelt, imaginative look at community and belief

A new survey finds younger people increasingly see cash as outdated, marking another step in the move toward digital payments

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Today’s podcast covers Mark Carney’s first federal budget, council’s 35% pay raise, and how the Blue Jays’ World Series run is inspiring more kids to play ball

London Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos joins the show to explain how the federal budget aims to build a stronger, more productive economy

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget puts billions toward infrastructure and productivity but offers little help for Canadians still struggling with rising costs

Ward 3 Councillor Peter Cuddy discusses the groundbreaking for one of London’s largest housing developments and the decision to boost council pay by 35 per cent

London city council has approved a 35 per cent raise for the next term, pushing salaries above $94,000 a year

Matt Biderman from the North London Nationals says youth baseball registration is soaring after the Blue Jays’ World Series appearance

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Today’s episode covers the looming federal budget vote, a $2-billion EV investment in St. Thomas, and whether London should embrace round-the-clock construction

The panel weighs in on whether the federal government should consider raising the GST to manage its deficit and meet NATO targets

Mayor Joe Preston says the Vianode project cements St. Thomas as a key hub in North America’s electric vehicle supply chain

The federal government unveils its first budget today, with questions swirling about whether a confidence vote could send Canadians back to the polls

After Toronto’s success with round-the-clock construction, the city faces questions about whether London should adopt a similar model

What happened on this day in history?

Today’s show spans sports, city hall, and the national economy — from the Jays’ playoff run and London’s recovery to Ottawa’s budget, Western’s energy breakthrough, and St. Thomas’s $2-billion EV investment

Mayor Josh Morgan joins the show to discuss the fatal school bus crash near London, the province’s decision to ban speed cameras, and what’s ahead for the local economy

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives economist David Macdonald discusses the first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney and his warning about hidden federal cuts

The Blue Jays may have lost the World Series, but fans are debating whether the team still deserves a parade after a historic playoff run

The U.S. Treasury Secretary isn’t ruling out new tariffs on Canada, raising questions about whether Ottawa’s soft approach toward President Trump is paying off