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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 is hosted by Dave Kaufman and features panelists Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader, and Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. 

Topics: 

BREAKING this afternoon: U.S. authorities reach a deal with Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou that could help the two Michaels.

Will the three main party leaders be around the next time there’s a federal election? 

Do you feel comfortable living life right now the same way you did pre-pandemic?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up on Thursday. How do we best honour that day?

Are The Rolling Stones really The Rolling Stones without Charlie Watts?

Why do people find ‘Ted Lasso’ so moving?

Evan Solomon discusses an online petition to have Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition, ousted as Conservative Leader. Then, Evan asks you: should he stay or should he go? 

On today's show: 

Kadince Ball, a Western University student who was denied tenancy by her landlord because her tattoos were too "scary."

Skyla Hart, a Grade 10 student who was reprimanded after not standing for O Canada.

Rylee Nepinak, who just finished cycling across Canada to raise awareness about Indigenous youth suicide prevention.

Evan Solomon breaks down Ontario Premier Doug Ford's presser regarding the official rollout of vaccine passports. Plus, we hear from a Canadian who was held hostage in the Sahara desert for 450 days.

On today's show: 

Colin D’Mello, CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, on Ontario's vaccine passport system.

RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations National Chief, on Indigenous reconciliation post-federal election.

Edith Blais, author of “The Weight of Sand: My 450 Days Held Hostage in the Sahara” on being held hostage by Islamic militants.

And Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist on astronaut blood being used to make concrete on Mars.

Evan Solomon breaks down the federal election results and chats with a man known as 'Canadian Dave' who helped 100 people get out of Afghanistan in the final days of the Taliban takeover. 

On today's show: 

Frank Graves, President of EKOS Research Associates Inc., on the federal election results

Post-election panel with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and  Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

And David Lavery (“Canadian Dave”), an ex-special forces soldier with the Canadian Armed Forces who helped get at least 100 people out of Afghanistan through the chaos at the Kabul airport.

Evan Solomon hosts two special Election Day panels, chatting with political commentators and journalists about the gambles and wildcards of this election as well as various scenarios and outcomes.

On today's show: 

'Nanos on the Numbers' with Nik Nanos,Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, on the latest polling.

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

And a special election day panel with Marieke Walsh, political reporter with The Globe and Mail, Stephanie Levitz, reporter with the Toronto Star, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C.

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 is hosted by Dave Kaufman and features panelists Jerry Agar, host of the Jerry Agar Show on Newstalk1010 in Toronto, and Ryan Price, News Director & afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, BC.

Topics: 

Election Day is coming up on Monday… what are your predictions? 

Alberta declares a state of health emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases.

London police are investigating allegations of up to 30 drug-related sexual assaults in a residence last weekend.

Do you agree or disagree with Rolling Stone’s “Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list?

Zain Velji, filling in for Evan Solomon, discusses the Alberta government's response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU admissions. Plus, the latest news on the campaign trail. 

On today's show: 

Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, on the latest polling data.

Dr. Joe Vipond, emergency doctor in Calgary and co-founder of Masks4Canada on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta.

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Susan Smith, Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

'Overhyped v. Underplayed' with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator.

Fred Fox on his brother Terry Fox's legacy and the 41st Terry Fox Run set to take place this weekend.

Evan Solomon speaks with Retired Gen. Rick Hillier about a heroic soldier who veterans are hoping may become the first recipient of Canada's Victoria Cross. Plus, Evan discusses the latest developments on the campaign trail. 

On today's show: 

Mubin Shaikh, Former Counter Terrorism Operative, on his new documentary where he goes undercover to find out what draws people into terror.

Retired Gen. Rick Hillier on lobbying for a soldier to become the first recipient of Canada's Victoria Cross. 

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji, Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

Rick Mercer, Canadian comedian and political satirist, on the legacy of Norm Macdonald.

Evan Solomon chats with a student at Western University on how the school community is responding to sexual violence allegations on campus. Plus, Evan breaks down the latest details on the campaign trail. 

On today's show: 

Cara Zwibel with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, on a teenager who is suing her school board after being barred from running for student trustee because she’s not Catholic.

Ziyana Kotadia, Vice-President University Affairs for the University Students' Council (USC) at Western University, on alleged sexual assault reports on campus.

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji, Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

Frank Graves, President of EKOS Research Associates Inc. on the rise in popularity of the People's Party of Canada.

And we ask you... is it okay to go jogging without a shirt on?

Evan Solomon chats with two Ontario frontline nurses about their thoughts regarding the nationwide anti-vaccine protests outside hospitals. 

On today's show: 

'Nanos on the Numbers' with with Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research on the latest federal election polling data.

Nikki Skillen and Leah Waxman, frontline Ontario nurses, on the anti-vaccine protests outside hospitals. 

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji, Tasha Kheiriddin and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. 

Cheryl Geldart, a New Brunswick horse breeder, on rescuing her former champion race horse from a kill pen in the United States.