Metro Morning

Mary Wiens has spent over three decades telling the stories of the people who live in this city. Today is her last day at CBC and she and David Common talk about the some of those stories that changed her... and changed this city.

Guest host Molly Thompson hears from two strategists on what the Liberals loss in the St. Paul's by-election could mean for the future of the Liberals -- and Prime Minister Trudeau. A discussion about the possibility of charging tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and Molly talks to Mary Wiens about a new idea that could be a solution for young people's housing needs and all that empty office space. Want a roommate? Or 12?

Guest host Ramraajh Sharvendiran talks to a sports writer in Atlanta, just ahead of Canada's soccer game against Argentina's top ranked team. It's not about winning, nescessarily but it is about running. Also, if you are thinking about a green roof then you might want to listen in. And have you seen that Islamaphobic truck driving around the city? A conversation about who that hurts.

Guest host Molly Thomas talks to 1Password's Chief Eliminator of Obstacles Jeff Shiner about Collision Conference, the tech scene in the GTA and how his farm helps him run the billion-dollar success story. Also, a conversation with two people helping their neighbours survive the heat; and if getting to Toronto Islands is your choice for cooling down then you may want to listen to the conversation about how a foot bridge could leave the ferries in the dust.

Metro Morning's inaugural quiz game is a head scratcher of linked news stories. David Common plays against Metro Morning's business columnist, Mark Harrison. If you want play in a future game and win bragging rights, email us at [email protected].

Guest host Molly Thomas speaks with the mayor of Oshawa after a short police investigation results in almost 100 arrests in a human trafficking ring in the downtown. Also in Oshawa, a high school student on the life-changing scholarship he received for community work and how it will make his dreams a reality. And Molly hears from a teacher in Toronto about trying to teach when your classroom temperature reaches 30 degrees with no cooling in sight.

Guest host Molly Thomas talks about the new, and old security measures that keep your car from being stolen. She also speaks to Omar Khan, who works with vulnerable youth about the recent spate of youth violence across the GTA. And, if you want to cast your mind back to a seemingly more simple time -- the time of the awkward family photo complete with uncomfortable poses, matching denim, and cheesy smiles. Then we have a conversation for you; a chat with the person behind the new Awkward Family Photos studio.

When host David Common was seven years old, a Big Brother entered his life and that relationship changed the trajectories of both their lives. On today's show David talks to his Big Brother, along with the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. You might need a tissue.

David also speaks with Mayor Olivia Chow about the need to get the downtown working again.

Host David Common talks dump truck day after two incidents tied up traffic for hours both involving dump trucks. And he speaks with a forensic psychologist about what happens after someone is found not criminally responsible for murder, and what it says about the mental health care system that it got that far at all. Also, a conversation with a kid, and the manager of the Blackhurst Community Centre what a huge cash infusion means to the Black community hub.

Host David Common gets some bad news about the timelines for the construction on the Gardiner Expressway and talks about congestion with Toronto's city manager. But he gets some sweet news from the bakery that won best butter tart at the largest butter tart festival in Ontario (and maybe the world). He also learns about the limits and possibilities of the ruling against the Ukraine airline that was shot down in Iran, bound for Canada.