Newstalk Today

Evan Solomon discusses the role of the Catholic Church in Canada's residential schools and the calls for the Pope to apologize. 

On today's show: 

Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, discusses Canadians' opinions on carbon pricing.

We play Evan's full interview with Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon. 

Evan remembers Rabbi Reuven Bulka. 

David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, discusses the heat wave happening in B.C. 

Erica Rodriguez, a reporter with WIOD news radio in Miami, Florida, talks about the latest updates on the condo building collapse in Miami. 

Dan Riskin, Bell Media science expert, weighs-in on the UFO report out of the U.S.

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 Ken Eastwood, morning show host on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK in London ON, and Dan MacDonald, host of the Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 in Windsor, Ontario. 

Topics: 

Hundreds of unmarked graves discovered at a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

Lack of clarity on reopening Canada’s international border and the lack of national guidelines for fully vaccinated Canadians.

The federal government is asking the federal court to prohibit the disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-security laboratory.

The Habs are going to the Stanley Cup finals.

An investigation by the New York Times finds no tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich.

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 Ken Eastwood, morning show host on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK in London ON, and Dan MacDonald, host of the Dan MacDonald Show on AM800 in Windsor, Ontario. 

Topics: 

Hundreds of unmarked graves discovered at a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

Lack of clarity on reopening Canada’s international border and the lack of national guidelines for fully vaccinated Canadians.

The federal government is asking the federal court to prohibit the disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-security laboratory.

The Habs are going to the Stanley Cup finals.

An investigation by the New York Times finds no tuna DNA in Subway’s tuna sandwich.

Evan Solomon discusses the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at a former residential school in Saskatchewan. 

On today's show: 

Erica Rodriguez, a reporter with WIOD news radio in Miami, Florida, shares the latest details on the deadly condo collapse in Miami. 

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron discusses the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at a residential school.  

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, discusses the rise of ticks in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at a former residential school in Saskatchewan. 

On today's show: 

Erica Rodriguez, a reporter with WIOD news radio in Miami, Florida, shares the latest details on the deadly condo collapse in Miami. 

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron discusses the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at a residential school.  

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, discusses the rise of ticks in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses the concerns raised about the Liberal Party's use of facial recognition technology. 

On today's show: 

David Shoemaker, CEO and secretary general of the Canadian Olympic Committee, discusses safety concerns one month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

Rick Westhead, TSN senior investigative journalist, talks about single-event sports betting coming to Canada.  

Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses a New York Times report on Subway tuna. 

Michael Bryant, executive director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, explains why he is asking the Liberal Party to stop using facial recognition technology. 

Dan Riskin, Bell Media science expert, discusses the scientific link between body odour and sexual attraction.

Evan Solomon discusses the concerns raised about the Liberal Party's use of facial recognition technology. 

On today's show: 

David Shoemaker, CEO and secretary general of the Canadian Olympic Committee, discusses safety concerns one month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

Rick Westhead, TSN senior investigative journalist, talks about single-event sports betting coming to Canada.  

Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses a New York Times report on Subway tuna. 

Michael Bryant, executive director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, explains why he is asking the Liberal Party to stop using facial recognition technology. 

Dan Riskin, Bell Media science expert, discusses the scientific link between body odour and sexual attraction.

Evan Solomon digs into several issues happening in Canadian and international politics. 

On today's show: 

Colin D’Mello, CTV News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, discusses the arrest of a man wielding a knife outside of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home.

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, breaks down the controversial Bill C-10. 

National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman Gregory Lick, shares details of his new report into how the government is interfering with his office's work. 

Brock McGillis, the first openly gay men’s pro hockey player, talks about the significance of Carl Nassib becoming the first openly gay active NFL player. 

Matthew Green, NDP MP for Hamilton Centre, Ontario, discusses the CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians. 

Gil Graham shares the details of how he survived a harrowing bear attack in B.C.

Evan Solomon digs into several issues happening in Canadian and international politics. 

On today's show: 

Colin D’Mello, CTV News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, discusses the arrest of a man wielding a knife outside of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home.

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, breaks down the controversial Bill C-10. 

National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman Gregory Lick, shares details of his new report into how the government is interfering with his office's work. 

Brock McGillis, the first openly gay men’s pro hockey player, talks about the significance of Carl Nassib becoming the first openly gay active NFL player. 

Matthew Green, NDP MP for Hamilton Centre, Ontario, discusses the CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians. 

Gil Graham shares the details of how he survived a harrowing bear attack in B.C.

Evan Solomon discusses the federal government's plan to lift COVID-19 border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers.  

On today's show: 

Beth Potter, president and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, shares her reaction to the COVID-19 border restrictions announcement.  

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discusses the plan to lift COVID-19 border restrictions. 

Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief, discusses new ethical concerns about Liberal MPs' spending. 

Residential school survivor Brenda Dubois shares her story on National Indigenous Peoples Day. 

Dick Pound, longtime member of the International Olympic Committee and former Canadian Olympian, looks-ahead to the Tokyo Olympics.