Joining the program for the first time this week is Hill Times reporter Stuart Benson, talking about working the Federal Politics beat, how the Parliamentary Press Gallery functions, and the details of his recurring Party Central feature.

Then, the three Headline Topics of the Week include:

* Liberal MPs insist they're not divided, after showing public division on deal with Alberta (CBC News)

* Federal government randomly demands cash from retired civil servants, blaming Phoenix (The Globe and Mail)

* Whistleblower detective claims Edmonton Police superintendent protected organized criminal involved with numerous murders (Edmonton Journal)

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This week’s guest is Noah Gairn, a defence analyst who writes for the True North Strategic Review, discussing which fighter jets Canada should buy, and what a fifth-generation fighter jet really is.

Then, our three Headline Topics of the Week include:

* Israeli soldiers tour Canada after committing war crimes in Gaza, attempting to recruit young Canadians;

* Mark Carney’s Liberals break the law, violating the Parliament of Canada Act and refusing to provide information to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, and:

* Toronto’s Finch West Streetcar will finally open after much delay, in just two weeks time.

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Returning this week from British Columbia is political commentator and activist Matt Kercher, discussing Federal and B.C. Green Party politics, and Conservative-stoked misinformation surrounding the Cowichan title ruling.

Then, our three Headline Topics of the week include:

* Esteemed human rights professor Richard Falk detained and harassed by Canadian border agents on way to academic conference on Palestine;

* Former Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Dr. James Talbot rips into Premier Danielle Smith over wide spread of measles, and:

* Nazi gangs with swastikas form fight clubs at MMA gyms across B.C., preparing for violence

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Returning this week is Star Wars content creator Corey from Corey’s Datapad and Tapcaf Transmissions, discussing more of his critical analysis of Star Wars from a political science lens, including how the Galactic Empire matches with Robert Griffin’s definition of fascism as palingenetic ultra-nationalism.

Then, our Headline Topics of the Week include:

* Poilievre loses control of the Tory caucus as the Liberals work to push through a crappy budget;

* The Supreme Court of Canada hears whether Saskatchewan can freely persecute innocent trans children as part of a hate campaign, and:

* Metrolinx makes a Game 7 World Series loss even worse for fans of Blue Jays baseball

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This week, Nokha Dakroub returns to the program to discuss her show The Radical Centre, her thoughts as a former school board trustee on the takeover of boards in Ontario by Doug Ford’s government, and a few other bits and pieces.

Then, Headline Topics include:

* Doug Ford demands an apology from the US Ambassador after the latter goes on a “profane tirade” at an Ontario official;

* Alberta students stage a large walkout from school in protest of Danielle Smith’s invocation of the notwithstanding clause against teachers, and:

* Bonnie Crombie considers running for Mayor of Mississauga a second time, after quitting the job for her failed stint as Ontario Liberal leader

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This week, The Don of Vaughan returns for a three-peat appearance! Listen to his commentary on new memes, including the book he mailed to California Governor Gavin Newsom, and his running gag on America being a failed state!

Then, Headline Topics includes:

* Trump boosts tariffs against Canada 10% because Doug Ford’s World Series ads hurt his feelings;

* Mark Carney’s House Leader struggles to determine how the Liberals will pass a budget, and:

* Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra attempts to pass an honest-to-god bill of attainder

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Returning to the program this week for an in-studio episode is Jennifer Alexander, writer for The Etobicoke Voice and Regional Vice-President for the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission in Etobicoke, Downtown, and East York. We discuss her new role encouraging women to get involved in Liberal politics, and her perspective on current issues facing Etobicoke.

Then, Headline Topics for the week include:

* Mark Carney does a rare good thing, implementing automatic tax filing and a permanent meal program for Canadian schools;

* Mark Carney then goes back to bad things, unleashing vitriol upon fellow Liberal caucus member Karina Gould, and:

* BC Tory leader John Rustad faces jokes and mockery, after he searches MLAs phones in a paranoid fit

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For his fourth appearance on the program, Norm Di Pasquale returns to the show to discuss Doug Ford’s attack on school board trustees, the Federal NDP Leadership Race and the Ontario NDP Leadership Review, and the current state of Ontario Place and the Science Centre.

Then, our three depressing Headline Topics of the week include:

* Pierre Poilievre makes a rare good point, as the Conservative Party Leader criticizes Liberal Bill C-2 for violating civil liberties;

* Carney Liberals refuse to clarify whether Kneecap is banned after Vince Gasparro’s rogue announcement, and:

* Marineland says if the government doesn't pay them protection money, they'll murder 30 whales

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Returning to the show this week is Noah Parker, co-founder of the New Leaf Liberals and newly-elected Regional Vice-President for Etobicoke/Downtown/East York on the Ontario Liberal Party executive council.

With the New Leaf Liberals successfully removing Bonnie Crombie, I ask Noah what comes next for the Ontario Liberals, and what he’s doing in his new role in party leadership.

Then, our three Headline Topics include:

* Canada Post retracting their offer to the postal workers union, now that Carney is promising to cut home delivery and rural post offices;

* Doug Ford laughs at far-right conservatives who think he isn’t conservative enough, and:

* Olivia Chow kinda-sorta stands up to Doug Ford on speed cameras…maybe?

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This week’s guest is Alyssa Turner, a social media and marketing consultant currently at Sportsnet and formerly of the Toronto Six and the National Women’s Hockey League. We discuss our relationship with sports, women working in the industry, and also the state of expansion for the PWHL and the WNBA.

Then, Headline Topics include the U.S. Ambassador’s “disappointment” with anti-American sentiment in Canada, Marit Stiles thin hold on the Ontario NDP leadership after Bonnie Crombie lost that of the Ontario Liberals, and Doug Ford’s vow to get rid of speed cameras, because apparently it’s now a “tax grab” to fine people for dangerous driving. Tune in!