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The MHSAA is moving forward with a plan which first calls for all Fall sports to be started and played as scheduled. However, if the situation deems it necessary, the start of some or all Fall sports practices or competitions could be delayed. With this decision now made what does it mean for high school athletes around the state of Michigan?  Geoff Kimmerly Media & Content Coordinator at Michigan High School Athletic Association joined me this week to review the decision.  You can learn more about the association at: https://www.mhsaa.com/

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Keeping a close eye on your Financial activity during the coronavirus pandemic is essentially important, to ensure your fiscal health remains strong.  Emerging in a position of strength requires you to have the wherewithal to successfully budget your money.  According to the 2019 Canadian Financial Capability Survey, Canadians creating and maintaining a budget is one of the most important first steps in managing their money. Approximately  half (49%) of Canadians report having a budget, up from 46% in 2014 ( FCAC, 2015). The most common method of budgeting is using a digital tool, such as a spreadsheet, mobile app, or other financial software (20%). Andy Anthony and Ryan Harder are Financial Advisors and planners respectfully for Pelee Lighthouse Life and Financial Ltd located in Leamington and services Southwestern Ontario.  They joined me this week to discuss ways we can all protect our financial health and investments during Covid-19.  To learn more about Pelee Lighthouse Life and Financial Ltd you can visit  https://www.peleelighthouse.ca/

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I’m a Cowboy and couldn’t be happier,” Prescott said, to USA Today Sports, “I look forward to working along Coach McCarthy, the staff, and my teammates to be the best team we can be in pursuit to our goal of a Super Bowl.” With this as a backdrop the long and protracted contract negotiation between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys is over. They’ll begin this high-stakes season with expectations to capture the ultimate prize, and with a quarterback who is once again going to bet on himself in hopes of cashing in at the end of the season. Jeff Kolb is a sports reporter and weekend sports anchor at FOX 4. He joined me this week to discuss Prescott’s future in Dallas and to assess the Cowboys outlook for the upcoming season. You can follow Jeff on Twitter: @JeffKolbFOX4

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The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the most  dynamic young quarterbacks in all of football. And they have recently made certain he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year contract extension that ties him to Kansas City through the 2031 season, the team announced.   The contract is worth a staggering $450 million over the 10-year period and could be worth up to $503 million. The extension includes a $140 million injury guarantee, as well as a no-trade clause.   With the massive deal now behind him, is there increased pressure on Mahomes to repeat as a champion next season?  What sort of impact will the contract have on the Chiefs and the league going forward? Harold Kuntz is a Sports Anchor/Reporter at Fox4kc he joined me this week to go over the numbers, the impact of the contract and more. You can follow Harold on Twitter @HaroldRKuntz3

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Food insecurity in the Windsor-Essex region continues to be a major concern across the community, and for those who are charged with ensuring those in need receive the assistance they require. According to the Windsor-Essex Health Unit Over 1 in 10 households (10.8%) in Windsor-Essex County are moderately or severely food insecure. Especially in the age of coronavirus the need has never been greater. June Muir is the CEO, of the Unemployed Help Centre of Windsor Inc. She joined me this week to discuss food insecurity in Windsor-Essex, and what we can all do to lend a helping hand. For anyone looking for food assistance or employment placement guidance you can contact the Unemployed Help Centre at (519) 944-4900  You can also follow the centre on Twitter @UHC

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There is now a total of 113 days until the next U.S. presidential election. With Joe Biden now firmly leading President Donald Trump in the polls some by double digits will those numbers hold? Meanwhile, The White House and the President have struggled to come up with a plausible explanation for the Russia bounty scandal. Will this international unrest both abroad and here at home finally be the straw which breaks Trump’s bid for re-election? Or will 2016 repeat itself all over again. David Catanese National Political Correspondent McClatchy DC joined me this week to take the political pulse of America.

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The City of Windsor is slowly attempting to emerge on the other side of the coronavirus crisis recently entering phase 2 of the province of Ontario’s reopening plan. With this said how is the transition back to some sense of normalcy going? How have premier Doug Ford’s actions impacted Windsor-Essex? Secondly, what about individuals with disabilities how has the pandemic, the province’s response and the local distribution of resources effected this demographic of our population, from an employment and social prospective? Cheryl Hardcastle is a former NDP Member of Federal Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, she joined me this week to discuss Windsor’s reopening and the path forward.You can follow Cheryl on Twitter @CherHardcastle

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Former Vice President Joe Biden has a consequential decision to make as the Democratic National Convention draws near.  Who will he select as his running mate andvice president pick?  Considering Biden’s advanced age (77) and if elected president in November he’ll be the oldest elected president at (78.)  Also, considering the paralyzing and contentious times were living in is picking an African American woman of color the right thing to do to heal the nation and bring Americans together?  Sam Stein is the Politics Editor at The Daily Beast and an MSNBC contributor he joined me this week to discuss the decision ahead for Biden and some other political news and notes around America. You can follow Sam on Twitter @samstein

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The province of Ontario, is preparing a three-scenario plan for returning children to schools across the province, ranging from online learning only to a full resumption of regular class with some distancing measures put in place. Meanwhile, Education Minister Stephen Lecce has purposed a mixed model of students attending class on alternating days or weeks, “cohorted” into groups of no more than 15, with alternating bells and online learning for the days they’re not in class. How will the return to school plan impact over 2 million children across our education system in the province? Kristin Rushowy, Queen's Park Reporter, with a focus on education, at the Toronto Star, joined me this week to shed some additional light on the matter. You can follow Kristin  on Twitter @krushowy

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Finding inclusive sports which fosters an environment where everyone has a chance to grow and prosper is essentially important, for both player and personal development. At Rugby Ontario, there mission is clear. To lead the sport of rugby in Ontario into a new era of growth through increased participation, community involvement, sound administration and successful player development. Their vision is to establish a stronger identity for rugby in Ontario by promoting the sport’s core values and by fostering a culture of inclusiveness and excellence on and off the field of play. Myles Spencer is the Chief Executive Officer at Rugby Ontario. He joined me this week to discuss how the organization is doing with their expansion plans across the province and why the sport continues to grow in both popularity and interest. To learn more about Rugby Ontario you can visit https://www.rugbyontario.com/ You can allow follow them on Twitter and Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyOntario/ @RugbyOntario

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