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Evan provides details on the situation in Afghanistan. 

On today's show:

David Fraser, retired Major-General in Canada

Ahmad Sayed, former interpreter with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, whose family is stuck in Afghanistan

'The War Room' election panel with national director of the NDP Anne McGrath,  and strategists Tasha Kheiriddin and Zain Velji.

'Overhyped vs. Underplayed' with Scott Reid

Khim Kaing, a B.C resident who befriended a duckling after his dinner unexpectedly hatched out of its shell.

Evan provides the latest details on the situation in Afghanistan. 

On today's show: 

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

Kevin Newman, Canadian journalist who reported in Afghanistan 

'The War Room' election panel with strategist Tasha Kheiriddin, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and CTV political analyst Scott Reid

Bell media science expert Dan Riskin discusses a study on how eating hot dogs impacts your health.

Evan Solomon discusses the federal parties' stances on private and public healthcare.

 On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with retired General Rick Hillier about the situation in Afghanistan.

Dr. Katharine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association, discusses private and public healthcare in Canada. 

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

Eric Alper, publicist, music commentator, and radio host, talks about the Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts', death. 

Jonathan Gregory explains how he discovered his great-great-great grandfather was an engineer on the HMS Erebus during the infamous Franklin Expedition.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest updates and polling on the federal election. 

On today's show: 

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

Retired Major-General David Fraser discusses the situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes over the country. 

We play Evan's full interview with Conservative candidate Eric Duncan on the CPC platform. 

'The War Room' panel with political strategists Zain Velji and 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 panelists are Jerry Agar, host of the Jerry Agar show on Newstalk1010 in Toronto, Ontario, and Dan MacDonald, host of the Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 in Windsor, Ontario.

Topics: 

Has Justin Trudeau justified calling this election?  

The Canadian government is working to evacuate Afghans amid the Taliban takeover. 

Should politicians have to be vaccinated?  

Have the B.C. wildfires changed how you think about climate change? 

A new study shows grumpy people make groups more productive.

Evan Solomon discusses the battle for seats in Quebec in the federal election. 

On today's show: 

A journalist in hiding in Kabul, Afghanistan describes life since the Taliban takeover.

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

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

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

Dan Riskin, Bell Media science expert, explains why a grumpy person might make a team more productive.

Evan Solomon discusses the Tories' surprising victory in the Nova Scotia provincial election and what it could mean for the federal campaign. 

On today's show: 

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

Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief, discusses the sexual assault charge against Major-General Dany Fortin. 

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

Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest updates on the situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of the country. 

On today's show: 

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul discusses the federal election campaign.

We play Evan's full interview with Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino on the situation in Afghanistan. 

Tim Laidler, President of the Veterans Transition Network, explains what is being done to help people leave Afghanistan.  

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

Canadian sprinter and six-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse discusses Olympic medals, fatherhood, and his future.

Evan Solomon breaks down the latest news from the federal election campaign. 

On today's show: 

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

Stephanie Levitz, Parliament Hill reporter for The Toronto Star, breaks down the Conservative platform. 

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

Naqeebullah, who worked with the CAF as an interpreter in Afghanistan, explains how his family is being targeted by the Taliban in Herat.  

Human rights lawyer Kimberley Motley, who worked in Afghanistan for 13 years, describes the situation in the country as the Taliban take over.

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 Al Ferraby, host of Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Ken Eastwood, morning show host on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK in London, ON. 

Topics: 

The federal government announces mandatory vaccines for federal employees, and air, train, and cruise ship passengers.

Federal election call expected on Sunday. 

Canada will send forces to close the embassy in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of more of the country. 

Jeopardy!executive producer to become new host of the show. 

Hologram concerts are becoming more popular.