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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 features panelists Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, and Al Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria , BC.

Topics: 

Did anything happen in the English leaders debate that could sway voters?

Why aren’t we paying more attention to the rise in popularity of the PPC?

Should September 30th be a statutory holiday?

Should we be euthanizing coyotes and black bears that are attack humans?

Guest host Zain Velji, filling in for Evan Solomon, breaks down the key takeaways from the official French-language leaders' debate and what the leaders' focuses should be heading into tonight's English debate.

On today's show: 

Stephen Carter, Campaign Strategist and President at Decide Campaigns on the current COVID-19 situation in Alberta and Premier Jason Kenney's response to it. 

Richard Crouse, Film Critic and Host of CTV’s Pop Life, on the Toronto International Film Festival kicking off today.

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

Overhyped vs. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest news on the federal election leading up to the first official leaders debate. 

 

On today's show: 

- 'Price the Promise' with Kevin Page, former Parliamentary Budget Officer

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

- And we hear from you... what are your 'Signs of Getting Old', or as we call it, #SOGO?

Evan Solomon discusses the latest news on the federal election and the protests at Justin Trudeau's campaign stops. 

On today's show: 

'Nanos on the Numbers' with Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research.

Emmett Macfarlane, associate political science professor at the University of Waterloo, discusses legal issues surrounding vaccine passports.

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

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 Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show, and John Moore, host of Moore in the Morning.

Topics: 

The TVA federal election debate. 

Why isn't climate change the number one election point?

Texas bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata dies from her injuries following match in Montreal.

ABBA announces their return after 40 years with a new album and a virtual concert.

Evan Solomon discusses the lead-up to the first televised debate of the federal election campaign. 

On today's show: 

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

Scott Pringle, reporter in New York City with NBC News Radio, on the flash flooding in NYC.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases specialist, on the dangers of using the livestock version of ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

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

'Overhyped vs. Underplayed' with CTV News political commentator Scott Reid.

Justin Todd, who dropped out of school at 17 but returned at 40 to graduate — completing his degree while serving an eight-month sentence in jail.

Evan Solomon discusses the Liberal Party’s newly-released campaign platform and we hear Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s full vaccine passport announcement.

On today's show: 

‘Price the Promise’ with Kevin Page on whether the Liberal’s fully-costed plan is affordable.

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji, Robin MacLachlan and Jenni Byrne. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s vaccine passport press conference.

Evan Solomon discusses the end of the war in Afghanistan and what this means for the people left behind. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with retired General Rick Hillier.

Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Mona Lynch explains how she is helping to evacuate Afghan women judges. 

Michael Bernstein, the executive director of Clean Prosperity, compares the federal parties' climate platforms. 

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

Clive Thompson, WIRED contributing editor, discusses China's video game ban.

Evan provides details on the federal election.

On today's show:

‘Nanos on the Numbers’ with Nik Nanos

Todd Battis, CTV Atlantic Bureau Chief, on Hurricane Ida

‘The War Room’ election panel with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin 

Ryan Straschnitzki, Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor on taking his first step with a walker after the 2018 bus crash left his paralyzed from the chest down

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 panelists are Jamil Jivani, host of the Jamil Jivani Show, and Karl Dockstader, co-host of One Dish One Mic.

Topics: 

Criticism of Canada's evacuation efforts in Afghanistan. 

Twitter labels deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's video as "manipulated media." 

After Canada's flags were lowered for months due to the discoveries at former residential schools, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he would raise the flags if elected. 

Is it ethical for B.C. to refuse medical or religious exemptions in their vaccine passport system? 

The Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ lawsuit.