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  • Ottawa declares state of emergency over trucker protest

    Evan Solomon discusses the latest developments in the trucker convoy protest and the law enforcement response as demonstrations in Ottawa enter its 11th day. 

    On today's show: 

    • Vanessa Lee, reporter for CTV National News, who is in Beijing right now covering the Winter Olympics.
    • Ottawa City Councillor Catherine McKenney on the effects the trucker protest has had on residents.

    • Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, on why dairy products have gotten more expensive in Canada. 

    • James Duthie, host of TSN's hockey coverage, on the 2022 Winter Olympics and covering men's hockey. 

       

    • Harley Rustad, author and features editor at The Walrus magazine, on his new book Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas. 

      1 hr 19 min
    • Free For All Friday

      Free For All Friday features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.

      This week's show is hosted by Mark Towhey and features panelists Ken Eastwood, morning show host on News Talk 1290 in London, and Michael Cooke, former editor for the Toronto Star.

      Topics: 

      1. What can editors, news directors, and publishers do to rebuild their credibility in the eyes of the public?
      2. Will Canadian voters have a credible alternative to vote for whenever the next federal election happens?
      3. Canada is both doubling down – and retreating – in Ukraine at the same time. Do Canadians understand and agree the country needs a combat capable military – always available and ready – even if it’s small? Or, do we just not care?
      4. The 2022 Olympics have begun. Did you get up early to watch? AND... Victoria Beckham says she has eaten the same thing every day for 25 years. Could you eat the exact same thing every day or would you go nuts?
        5. 40 min
      5. Trudeau says using military to end trucker protest 'not in the cards'

        Evan Solomon and Kevin Vickers, former House of Commons Sergeant-at-Arms, discuss what could and should be done moving forward with regards to the Ottawa protest. 

        On today's show: 

        • CTV News political commentator Scott Reid and conservative strategist Jason Lietaer discuss the future of the Conservative Party as Erin O'Toole is removed as leader.

        • Cheryl Pounder, 2x Olympic gold medalist and TSN broadcaster on Beijing 2022. 

        • Kevin Vickers, former Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party and former House of Commons Sergeant-at-Arms, on the Ottawa protest. 

        • Journalist Ethan Lou on his new book 'Once a Bitcoin Miner: Scandal and Turmoil in the Cryptocurrency Wild West'. 
          • 1 hr 19 min
        • Erin O’Toole removed as leader of Conservative Party

          Evan Solomon and The War Room political panel share their reactions and analyses to Erin O’Toole being turfed out as Conservative leader, what this means for the party, and what comes next. 

          On today's show: 

          • A special edition of ‘The War Room’ political panel with strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.  
          • Charles Bordeleau, public safety consultant and former Chief of Police of the Ottawa Police Service, on the trucker protests and what the law enforcement response should be. 
          • Eric Macramalla, TSN and Forbes legal analyst, on fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores suing the NFL and three of its teams, alleging racist hiring practices.
            • 1 hr 19 min
          • Quebec scraps health care tax on the unvaccinated

            Evan Solomon and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair break down Quebec’s announcement that the province is scrapping its plans to tax unvaccinated residents.

            On today's show: 

            • Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, on O’Toole’s leadership review. 
            • Lisa Raitt, former MP and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, on O’Toole’s leadership review.
            • Lex Harvey, national reporter for the Toronto Star, on her Toronto Star investigation into doctors prescribing ivermectin for COVID-19.
            • Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, on Quebec scrapping plans to tax the unvaccinated. 
              • 1 hr 19 min
            • Conservative MP says political beliefs of organizers don’t represent truckers demonstrating in Ottawa

              Evan Solomon talks to Conservative MP Dr. Leslyn Lewis about her support for demonstrators, separating from the organizers beliefs and how the Conservative Party relates to it.

               

              On today’s show:

              • Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, on the organizers behind the freedom convoy
              • We play Evan’s conversation with Jenni Bryne, former advisor and campaign manager for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Gerald Butts, former principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
              • Dr. Leslyn Lewis, Conservative MP for Haldimand-Norfolk riding
              • Robert Wickens, a paralyzed racing driver in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, on his triumphant return to racing following his injury

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                Listen to The Evan Solomon Show podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

                1 hr 19 min
              • Free For All Friday

                Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.

                This week's show features panelists Karl Dockstader, host of One Dish One Mic which airs on Saturdays on CKTB, CJBK and CKLW, and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD in Montreal 9a-12p.

                Topics: 

                1. A convoy of truckers opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates is making its way to Ottawa. Do you support the truckers?
                2. Extremist groups and individuals have made efforts to join the protest, raising security concerns. Are you worried there will be more stuff like this to come?
                3. A Twitter exchange between Elon Musk and other tech entrepreneurs has grabbed people's attention after they talked about the possibility of population collapse and options like 'artificial wombs' to tackle the crisis.
                4. Neil Young's music is being removed from Spotify's streaming service after he objected to his songs playing on the same platform that offers Joe Rogan's podcast. Do you think other artists will or should follow?
                5. Are you on board the Wordle train?
                  6. 40 min
                6. Trucker 'freedom convoy' headed to Ottawa

                  Evan Solomon breaks down what we know about the trucker 'freedom convoy' headed to Ottawa this weekend. 

                  On today's show: 

                  • 'Overhyped v. Underplayed' with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator.
                  • John Wright, executive vice-president of Maru Public Opinion on a new poll which found 28% of Canadians support unvaccinated truckers crossing border.
                  • Dana Metcalfe, who is organizing and leading the east coast part of the trucker convoy from Newfoundland to Ottawa.
                  • Max Eisen, an author, public speaker, concentration camp survivor and Holocaust educator.
                  • We play Evan's full interview with Anita Anand, Canada's Minister of National Defence, on Ukraine. 
                  • Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist, on the rise and fall of rationality in language.
                    • 1 hr 19 min
                  • Bank of Canada holds interest rates amid surging inflation

                    Evan Solomon and BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang break down the Bank of Canada's announcement that it is holding its key interest rate unchanged.

                    On today's show:

                    • Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg anchor and host of the new podcast 'Taking Stock', on interest rates, inflation, and cryptocurrency. 
                    • Eryn Margolese, a 15-year-old girl from Montreal who has a rare 'alergy' to cold temperatures. 
                    • 'The War Room' with political strategists Tasha Kheiriddin and Zain Velji, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
                    • Joanne Beaulieu, a Sumas Praire resident who is in limbo as she continues to wait for promised financial support from the government after her home was damaged from the B.C floods.
                      • 1 hr 19 min
                    • Canada orders families of diplomats to leave Ukraine

                      Evan Solomon speaks with Retired Major-General David Fraser on the latest situation in Ukraine and Canada's role moving forward.

                      On today’s show:

                      • We play part of Evan’s conversation with Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole about the convoy of truckers protesting vaccination mandates.
                      • Retired Major-General David Fraser discusses the latest in Ukraine and what Canada should do from here.
                      • Katya Duhamel, a concerned Ottawa parent with a six-year-old in school, talks about the DIY COVID-19 reporting tool for schools she made.
                      • Paul Hetherington, an award winning Vancouver-based LEGO artist, on how he got started, his process, and dealing with a hot aftermarket.

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                        1 hr 19 min

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