What children love about mom; Hon. Carolyn Bennett on suspended Senator who gave platform to anti-indigenous supporters; Feds will give refugee housing money to Toronto.

Metro Morning Podcast May 10 2019

CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.

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Host David Common talks to Beau Pinto who is checking out the city's 'sketchiest bars' but has found them to be places that provide community.. as well as some things he can't mention on the radio. David also talks to two Grade 12 students from Brampton who won an international competition about living in space. They say the sky's the limit for women in science.

Tuesday, April 23: To boldly go where no one has gone before

Umar Zameer's lawyer talks about his client, the evidence, the family of the victim, the police chief, and politicians who were "reckless" commenting on the case for years before the trial.

Metro Morning Monday Apr 22: Not guilty, not 'intentional and deliberate'

Guest host Molly Thomas speaks to the co-curator of an exhibit on crime and footwear. Did you know that the word 'sneaker' is rooted in the way it allows people to 'sneak' around? Plus, could smaller trucks save lives?

Thursday, April 19: These Boots Are Made for Lawbreakin'

The new federal budget plans to spend 53 million billion dollars, targeting Gen Z and millenials' future needs. David Common speaks to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow about what it means for this city. Lots of disagreement amongst our political panel on the possible effects on the Liberals' sliding fortunes and also between two economists on what this means for future generations. 

Wednesday, April 17: What the federal budget means to you

David Common speaks to Toronto's city manager about the chaos behind the vacant tax debacle that charged one-fifth of homeowners. He also spoke to a Mississauga city councillor about how the expansion of GO transit may be the largest in decades, but it still wouldn't get him to our studio in time for an interview because Milton is in political purgatory. And we learn that monarch butterflies taste disgusting. 

Metro Morning Podcast May 10 2019

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