Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Just don't ask her how she feels about the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay.

On today's show:

• The United States has imposed new tariffs on imported shipments under $800, threatening some Canadian small businesses.
• The Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada says major changes are needed to protect today's athletes.
• Movie critic Richard Crouse joins us from the Toronto International Film Festival, with his latest movie reviews in hand.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Laryssa Waler, a former Director of Communications to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Bob Richardson, a political commentator and former pollster.

Topic 1: Ahead of Parliament's return next month, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is taking aim at the Carney government’s weaknesses.

Topic 2: Breaking down the Commission on the Future of Sport’s preliminary report.

Topic 3: How does the modern labour movement intersect with Canadian politics in 2025?

Topic 4: Some of your favourite back-to-school memories.

Topic 5: Should there be a minimum age requirement for social media?