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Evan Solomon discusses the latest discovery of more than 160 unmarked graves at a former residential school in B.C. 

On today's show: 

Luc Doucet, owner and executive chef at the Black Rabbit restaurant in Moncton, New Brunswick, discusses the province's ban on beef tartare.  

Fiona Beaty, a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia's Department of Zoology, talks about the one billion marine animals that may have died during B.C.'s heat wave.  

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa, and the Canada research chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, explains why mobile data prices are higher in Canada than other countries. 

Ted Farr, news director at AM1150 in Kelowna, British Columbia, discusses the latest updates on the deadly crane collapse. 

National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations RoseAnne Archibald talks about the discovery of unmarked graves at a former residential school in B.C.

Evan Solomon discusses the several church burnings across Canada in wake of the discoveries of mass and unmarked graves at former residential schools. 

On today's show: 

David Agnew, president of Seneca College, explains why students at the college will have to be fully vaccinated to return to campus in the fall.  

Retired Major-General David Fraser talks about the recent Taliban victories in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops. 

Lee Versage, co-host of “The Drive” on TSN 1200, discusses the Euro 2020 final and the racist abuse of England players that followed.

Evan Solomon discusses the several church burnings across Canada in wake of the discoveries of mass and unmarked graves at former residential schools. 

On today's show: 

David Agnew, president of Seneca College, explains why students at the college will have to be fully vaccinated to return to campus in the fall.  

Retired Major-General David Fraser talks about the recent Taliban victories in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops. 

Lee Versage, co-host of “The Drive” on TSN 1200, discusses the Euro 2020 final and the racist abuse of England players that followed.

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 Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on C-J-A-D 800 in Montreal, and Kristy Cameron, Host of Ottawa Now on 580 C-F-R-A. 

Topics: 

Quebec will introduce vaccine passports in Sept. Should the other provinces follow suit?

Are there inherent flaws in Canada’s political system that prevent women and people of colour from succeeding?

Do the Olympics need to be reformed? 

Should companies offer housing incentives to attract employees?

Should it be illegal for people to light fireworks in backyards, etc.?

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 Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on C-J-A-D 800 in Montreal, and Kristy Cameron, Host of Ottawa Now on 580 C-F-R-A. 

Topics: 

Quebec will introduce vaccine passports in Sept. Should the other provinces follow suit?

Are there inherent flaws in Canada’s political system that prevent women and people of colour from succeeding?

Do the Olympics need to be reformed? 

Should companies offer housing incentives to attract employees?

Should it be illegal for people to light fireworks in backyards, etc.?

Zain Velji hosts the show and discusses the main issues on Canadians' minds ahead of a possible summer election. 

On today's show: 

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, discusses issues in politics ahead of a possible summer election.

Clive Veroni, marketing expert and author of Spin: Politics And Marketing In A Divided Age, talks about companies experimenting with putting advertisements into people's dreams.

Zain Velji hosts the show and discusses the main issues on Canadians' minds ahead of a possible summer election. 

On today's show: 

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, discusses issues in politics ahead of a possible summer election.

Clive Veroni, marketing expert and author of Spin: Politics And Marketing In A Divided Age, talks about companies experimenting with putting advertisements into people's dreams.

Evan Solomon discusses the debate over COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede. 

On today's show: 

Al Lewis, afternoon news anchor at NewsRadio 610 WIOD in Miami, Florida, shares the latest updates on the condo building search-and-rescue and Tropical Storm Elsa.  

Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, discusses the debate over some COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede. 

Maisie Tomlinson, co-director of Crustacean Compassion in the U.K., explains why she is advocating for a ban on boiling lobsters alive.  

Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, discusses how the microchip shortage is impacting the car industry in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses the debate over COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede. 

On today's show: 

Al Lewis, afternoon news anchor at NewsRadio 610 WIOD in Miami, Florida, shares the latest updates on the condo building search-and-rescue and Tropical Storm Elsa.  

Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, discusses the debate over some COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede. 

Maisie Tomlinson, co-director of Crustacean Compassion in the U.K., explains why she is advocating for a ban on boiling lobsters alive.  

Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, discusses how the microchip shortage is impacting the car industry in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. 

On today's show: 

A political panel with Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, and Tom Mulcair, CTV News political analyst and former NDP Leader.

Lytton, B.C. hobby farmer Tricia Thorpe explains how she reunited with her animals that survived the wildfire.  

Shannon Proudfoot, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Maclean's Magazine, talks about why she hates camping. 

Ross Rebagliati, Canadian Olympic snowboarder who was nearly stripped of his gold medal at the 1998 Winter Games after testing positive for cannabis, discusses Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension.