We take a look at the growing online phenomenon known as blue dot fever as fans search for answers behind delayed and cancelled performances

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Today on The Morning Show Podcast we discuss confirmed hantavirus cases on an Atlantic cruise ship, growing support for banning social media and AI chatbots for children under 16, London’s traffic and downtown challenges, and new rules allowing lottery winners to remain anonymous

Timothy Sly from Toronto Metropolitan University explains what hantavirus is and whether Canadians should be worried after eight cases were confirmed on a cruise ship in the Atlantic

Ryan Gauss and Jeremy McCall join the weekly panel to talk about London’s worsening traffic problems and ideas to bring more people back downtown

A new poll suggests more than two-thirds of Canadians support banning children under 16 from using social media platforms and AI chatbots

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We discuss major city hall issues ahead of the municipal election, hear from candidates and community advocates, and break down the excitement surrounding Toronto’s NHL draft lottery victory

Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman discussed a recommendation to extend London’s e-scooter pilot project while increasing enforcement and tightening local bylaws

Samm Simon discussed his upcoming 251 kilometre run from Stratford to Tobermory to raise money for cancer care in honour of his wife who is living with terminal cancer

School board trustee Sherri Moore and Ward 10 candidate Alex Moore joined the show to discuss their campaigns and why they both decided to run this fall

A discussion about how uncertainty around development charge discounts is slowing building permits while e-scooter safety and enforcement continue to divide opinion at city hall

A look at what the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery could mean for the future of the franchise

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Ward 7 candidate Jonathan Sher explains his political run, the panel breaks down municipal election issues and gas prices’ impact on tourism, Marit Stiles’ comments about Doug Ford spark debate, and the Maple Leafs’ awkward front office reveal raises questions

Jonathan Sher discusses his decision to jump into the Ward 7 race and what perspective he hopes to bring from his career in media

Murray Faulkner and Maureen Cassidy break down the key issues shaping the municipal election and how rising gas prices could affect London’s summer tourism season

Kim Woodbridge discusses the 30th anniversary of the Dream Lottery and a special one-day event happening today

Marit Stiles suggests Doug Ford could face prison, raising questions about whether that kind of political rhetoric has a place in Canada

The Toronto Maple Leafs face scrutiny after an uneasy press conference introducing John Chayka and Mats Sundin as key front office figures

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Mayor Josh Morgan talks election timing, tourism and downtown plans, Roger Caranci explains his return to politics, we break down Spirit Airlines shutting down, discuss youth mental health with Kids Help Phone and look at the Leafs hiring Mats Sundin and John Chayka

Mayor Josh Morgan discusses the upcoming municipal election, London’s summer tourism outlook and progress on the downtown master plan

Ward 1 candidate Roger Caranci explains why he’s returning to politics and what he hopes to bring to the role

The shutdown of Spirit Airlines could affect Canadian travellers who rely on low-cost flight options