Previewing the West Block with Vassy Kapelos. This week: The release of Fire and Fury, why China might be the biggest threat in 2018 and an interview with Karina Gould.

Guest: Vassy Kapelos - Reporter, Global National & Host of the West Block

One of the biggest Canadian stories this week was the news of 15 charges levied against former hostage Joshua Boyle. Not only is he looking at charges ranging from sexual assault to drugging...but now our Prime Minister has been dragged into this bizarre case, as photos have emerged of Trudeau meeting with the Boyle family only weeks before Joshua was charged.

Guest: David Akin - Chief Political Correspondent, Global News

We’ve spoken about it a lot this week, but we’re going to wrap it up here on a Friday...Donald Trump had a wild week. His year started with a bizarre Twitter rant, and ended with wild allegations in a tell-all book, leaving many to wonder if Trump’s presidency could be more turbulent in 2018?

An intense storm that battered the east coast of Canada yesterday and this morning has finally moved on, but not with leaving some damage in its wake. Here’s more from Global’s Natasha Pace.

We just spoke to David Akin of Global National - but we wanted to bring you another story he is working on today, about the Trudeau government’s spending commitments.

Today was Day Three of closing arguments in the Lac-Mégantic train disaster trial, where three men are facing charges of criminal negligence in the deaths of 47 people in 2013.

Guest: Mike Armstrong - Reporter, Global National

At the Movies with Trevor Dueck. This week: I, Tonya and the Golden Globes.

Guest: Trevor Dueck - Movie Critic - The Daily Hive & Flix Anonymous

Canada has won the world junior hockey championship! Tyler Steenbergen scored the winner with just 1 minute 40 to play in regulation as the Canadians downed Sweden 3-1 in the gold-medal game.

Ok, ok we know. We talk about dogs a lot we’re sorry. But if you’ve seen this story, or the video to go along with it...you’ll know why. While many in Calgary may be complaining about the snow, a Calgary couple has use it to their advantage...and their dog’s

Weekly Tech Roundup: Blaine’s review of the iPhone X, does Apple really slow down their phone batteries, and why is Facebook introducing a messenger service for kids?

Guest: Blaine Kyllo - Tech Expert at Solo Corps

What’s trending with Amy Judd: Fire and Fury, and a puppy who survived a unique kidnapping.

Guest: Amy Judd - Global BC Digital Producer

Weekly check-in with Warren Kinsella. This week: A long discussion about Trudeau’s Joshua Boyle problem, and the drama continues for Donald Trump in 2018.

Guest: Warren Kinsella - Toronto based lawyer, consultant, and author.