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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.

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, a national iHeart radio talk show, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria B.C.

Topics: 

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “is no ally and no feminist.”

The second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces steps down after golfing with Gen. Vance. 

The NDP wants a reversal of the upcoming 40% cut to the CRB.  

A Vancouver company is doing research into psilocybin (magic mushrooms) as a treatment for mental illnesses. 

Coca-Cola's market value drops by $4B after Cristiano Ronaldo moves the pop bottles at a press conference.

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, a national iHeart radio talk show, and Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria B.C.

Topics: 

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “is no ally and no feminist.”

The second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces steps down after golfing with Gen. Vance. 

The NDP wants a reversal of the upcoming 40% cut to the CRB.  

A Vancouver company is doing research into psilocybin (magic mushrooms) as a treatment for mental illnesses. 

Coca-Cola's market value drops by $4B after Cristiano Ronaldo moves the pop bottles at a press conference.

Evan Solomon discusses the impacts of the current controversy happening in the Green Party. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Green Party Leader Annamie Paul.

Infectious diseases doctor Isaac Bogoch discusses COVID-19 variants and vaccines. 

Rick Christie, executive editor of The Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach, Florida, shares the results of the chicken sandwich wars. 

Michael Bowe, New York lawyer, discusses the details of a new lawsuit against Pornhub.

Evan Solomon discusses the impacts of the current controversy happening in the Green Party. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Green Party Leader Annamie Paul.

Infectious diseases doctor Isaac Bogoch discusses COVID-19 variants and vaccines. 

Rick Christie, executive editor of The Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach, Florida, shares the results of the chicken sandwich wars. 

Michael Bowe, New York lawyer, discusses the details of a new lawsuit against Pornhub.

Evan Solomon discusses the farewell speeches by departing MPs. 

On today's show: 

Barb Collins, CEO of the Humber River Hospital, talks about a cyberattack that is impacting patient care.

Barrett Swanson, a contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine, discusses his experience in a TikTok mansion.  

Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, shares a new report on how technology and AI will impact jobs in Canada. 

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

Evan Solomon discusses the farewell speeches by departing MPs. 

On today's show: 

Barb Collins, CEO of the Humber River Hospital, talks about a cyberattack that is impacting patient care.

Barrett Swanson, a contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine, discusses his experience in a TikTok mansion.  

Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, shares a new report on how technology and AI will impact jobs in Canada. 

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

Evan Solomon discusses Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau resigning from his role as second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces after golfing with Gen. Vance. 

On today's show: 

Leah West, a former armoured officer and now an assistant professor at Carleton University, discusses the resignation of Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau.

Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief, talks about the resignation of the second-in-command of the CAF. 

Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski opens up about her golden buzzer performance on America's Got Talent, and her battle with terminal cancer. 

Paul Storer, Vancouver’s director of transportation, talks about a new plan to increase parking fees for drivers of new gas-powered cars.

Evan Solomon discusses Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau resigning from his role as second-in-command of the Canadian Armed Forces after golfing with Gen. Vance. 

On today's show: 

Leah West, a former armoured officer and now an assistant professor at Carleton University, discusses the resignation of Lieutenant-General Michael Rouleau.

Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief, talks about the resignation of the second-in-command of the CAF. 

Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski opens up about her golden buzzer performance on America's Got Talent, and her battle with terminal cancer. 

Paul Storer, Vancouver’s director of transportation, talks about a new plan to increase parking fees for drivers of new gas-powered cars.

Zain Velji fills-in for Evan Solomon and discusses the latest updates on the terrorism charges laid against the suspect in the deadly attack on the Muslim family in London, Ont. 

On today's show: 

Mubin Shaikh, a former counter terrorism operative and professor of public safety at Seneca College, discusses the terror charges laid against the London attack suspect.

Zain shares his thoughts on the G7 summit. 

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi talks about Islamophobia in Canada following the attack on the Muslim family in London, Ont. 

We hear listeners' thought on the price of Ubers and Airbnbs going up and if this will drive them back to taxis and hotels.