Metro Morning

Host David Common speaks with Paralympian Jesse Zesseu about his emotional win, a Toronto director who made it to TIFF with her stories about little girls being left out of dance and makes an appeal for short films and a nuanced look at the the controversial Russians at War that leaves one expert questioning how the film got made.

David Common talks to the Russian director of the controversial documentary "Russians at War" that is facing protests and critics that it is propaganda. Also, we speak to the man who wrote the book on how to debate Donald Trump, on if there was a winner in last night's debate. Plus, the chef Rachel Adjei on the pleasure of eating with your hands, and the future of African food in this city.

Host David Common speaks to therapist Sharon Moroney, who works with victims of Peter Nygard. Also on the podcast, Michael Brooks, CEO of REALPAC, and association representing some of Canada's largest landlords and actress Olunike Adeliyi.

Host David Common talks to Newsroom actress Alison Pill and director José Lourenço about Toronto as the romantic backdrop of their latest film. Plus, a dip into the city council race in Don Valley West. And all you need to know about the latest case of rabies —in humans.

Get caught up on headlines of the week with Metro Morning's 'Headline Scratchers' on today's podcast. Also on the pod: why is there such low uptake on Toronto Police's Vulnerable Persons Registry? Host David Common asks the city's ombudsman Kwame Addo, who penned a scathing report. Plus, get your guide to the week's best in film and TV from film columnist Jason Gorber.

Metro Morning's political panel assembles for a lookahead at Fall in Queen's Park and on Parliament Hill. Plus, will a September interest rate cut boost sluggish condo sales? Host David Common speaks to Richard Joy, Executive Director of Urban Land Institute Toronto about the housing market. And who hasn't got lost in the Path? One Toronto company created a 3D map to help lost wanderers.

Host David Common speaks to Maayan Shavit, the cousin of Carmel Gat; an Israeli hostage killed in the tunnels of Rafah. Plus, the daughter of the late, legendary journalist Stevie Cameron reflects on her mother's legacy. And two teachers mark the first day of school.

The Toronto Zoo is looking for videos to help them understand how an orangutan briefly escaped his habitat. Guest host Jill Dempsey spoke with the Grant Furniss, director of wildlife care at the Toronto Zoo, about the daring escape. Plus, how do you keep transit projects in the GTA to budget? The Toronto board of trade has some ideas. And an organizer of Roma Fest in Scarborough talks about the challenges and joys of being Roma in Canada.

On today's Metro Morning podcast, guest host Helen Mann checks in on the search for the next head of the TTC, the progress of a Markham neighbourhood fueled by geothermal energy, and the battle between Highway 413 vs. a tiny freshwater fish.

Guest host Helen Mann speaks to CBC's Devin Heroux in Paris as the city prepares for the Paralympics. Plus are teachers ready to crack down on cellphones in classrooms? A teacher and principal share their thoughts. And York Regional Police Deputy Chief Alvaro Almeida talks about rising crime in York region.