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Evan Solomon looks-ahead to the potential federal election call on Sunday, Aug. 15. 

On today's show: 

Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, discusses polling ahead of the next federal election.

Retired Major-General David Fraser talks about the current situation in Afghanistan. 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh discusses his campaign platform.  

Dr. Brian Conway, infectious diseases specialist, discusses the rise of COVID-19 cases in B.C. 

Tom Mulcair, CTV News political analyst and former NDP leader, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.

Evan Solomon discusses Michael Spavor's sentence to 11 years in prison for espionage in China, and the Canadian government's response. 

On today's show: 

Claire Brownell, a reporter at The Logic who covers digital currencies, explains the hack of Poly Network.

Kevin Garratt, a Canadian who was detained in China for two years, discusses Michael Spavor's sentence and his similar experience. 

Paul Workman, CTV News London, England bureau chief, reports from the wildfires in Greece. 

Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents several women accusing Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment, discusses his resignation. 

Toronto's 'Sludge Pirates' share their latest treasure hunt find.

Evan Solomon discusses the new details about Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine passport and the calls from Ontario businesses for the province to follow suit. 

On today's show: 

Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter with The Globe and Mail, discusses Robert Schellenberg's death penalty in China and Michael Spavor's upcoming verdict.

Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, explains why Ontario businesses want a COVID-19 vaccine passport. 

Yusuf Faqiri and lawyer Ted Marrocco discuss the new report on the cause of Soleiman Faqiri's death in an Ontario jail. 

Ted Farr, news director and anchor at AM 1150 Kelowna, shares the latest updates on B.C.'s wildfires. 

Eric Alper, publicist, music commentator and radio host, discusses the ethical concerns surrounding hologram concerts. 

A B.C. couple shares how they landed "Canada's Best Summer Job."

Evan Solomon discusses the U.N's new report on climate change and whether or not it will impact voters in the upcoming federal election. 

On today's show: 

Tom Cardoso, investigative reporter with The Globe and Mail, discusses his new report on the calls for reparations from the Catholic Church for residential schools.

Steve Paikin, anchor of "The Agenda with Steve Paikin” on TVO, remembers former Ontario Premier Bill Davis after his death.  

Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research, discusses a new survey on boycotting the Beijing Olympics. 

Michael Bernstein, executive director of Clean Prosperity, breaks down the U.N.'s new report on climate change.

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 Karl Dockstader, co-host of One Dish, One Mic radio show on AM 610 CKTB, Ontario, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C.

Topics: 

Do you agree or disagree with mandating vaccines for federal workers and/or employees in federally regulated industries?

Do you think this is the end of Gov. Cuomo’s career? Or will he survive this?

Is Canada’s healthcare system overrated?

Should the border workers have the right to strike if they’re essential workers?

Canada striking GOLD in women’s Olympic soccer.

Guest host Jamil Jivani breaks down the latest news on Quebec's plan to implement a vaccine passport amid rising COVID-19 cases. 

On today's show: 

Chris Aylward, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, discusses the possible strike action by Canada's border workers.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force, talks about Quebec's plan to introduce a vaccine passport. 

Tony Sharpe, a former Canadian Olympic sprinter and Andre De Grasse’s former coach, talks about the sprinter's gold medal win.

Guest host Jamil Jivani discusses the calls from NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to hold off on a federal election amid concerns of a fourth wave of COVID-19. 

On today's show: 

Tristin Hopper, reporter and columnist at the National Post, discusses Canada's housing market.

Michael Castner, morning national news anchor for NBC news radio, talks about the latest details on the investigation that found Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. 

We break down a new report on Canada's healthcare system.

Guest host Jamil Jivani discusses federal politics and the possible upcoming election. 

On today's show: 

Bill Browder, the CEO Hermitage Capital, the head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign, and the author of Red Notice, talks about Poland granting a visa to the Belarusian Olympian who says she fears for her safety.

Professor Ryan Alford, a law professor at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University, shares his thoughts on Canada's ex-chief justice renewing her job on Hong Kong's top court. 

Canadian veteran soccer player Diana Matheson, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, discusses the Canadian women's soccer team win over the U.S.

Guest host Zain Velji discusses Alberta's plan to remove almost all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-August. 

On today's show: 

Reverend Michael Coren, Anglican cleric, author and columnist, discusses comments made by a Catholic priest on residential schools.  

Stephen Carter, campaign strategist, and Corey Hogan, communications strategist, talk about Alberta's plan to remove almost all COVID-19 restrictions. 

David Zitzerman, partner and head of the entertainment law group at Goodmans LLP, breaks down the details of a Canadian's copyright lawsuit against Disney and Pixar.

Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, shares leaked documents on possible vaccine passport plans.

Guest host Zain Velji discusses how Canada got left out of the U.K.'s new quarantine exemptions. 

On today's show:  

We discuss why sponsors are being criticized by U.S. lawmakers over the Beijing Olympics. 

Chris Aylward, national president of Public Service Alliance of Canada, discusses the possible border workers strike. 

Listeners' thoughts on the new PBO report on the federal deficit. 

Michael Castner, morning national news anchor for NBC news radio, shares the latest updates on the Capitol insurrection hearing.