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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 Lisa Williams, The Morning Drive host on AM800 CKLW in Windsor, Ontario and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD800 in Montreal. 

Topics: 

A white gunman killed several women of Asian descent in Atlanta, which sparked a conversation about the dramatic rise of anti-Asian racism. 

Concerns about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine and Health Canada's assurance that the vaccine is safe and effective. 

Ontario NDP MPP wants to ban the sale of junk food at checkouts. 

The Conservative Party convention. 

Are the Grammys and other awards shows still relevant?

Evan Solomon discusses the rising cases of COVID-19 across Canada and what needs to be done to stop a third wave. 

On today's show: 

Evan discusses the upcoming court dates for both Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor and what this could mean for the two Canadians arbitrarily detained in China.

Ralph Goodale, former Liberal public safety minister and the Prime Minister’s special advisor on the destruction of flight PS752, responds to Iran's final report into the downing of the airline.

Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti, infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, shares his thoughts on what's needed to stop a third wave of COVID-19. 

Stephanie Levitz, reporter with the Canadian Press, discusses the CPC convention and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's upcoming speech to delegates. 

Chris Ume, an AI and VFX artist based in Belgium who created the Tom Cruise Deepfake videos, talks about the possible implications of this technology. 

Britta Mitchell, whose eight-year-old son Nyima found a 25-year old message in a bottle on the shores of Cape Breton, talks about how the family has connected with the letter's author.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest news in Canada's military crisis. A senior female officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, has resigned, saying she is "sickened" by the sexual misconduct allegations. 

On today's show: 

Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star and Aaron Derfel, Health Reporter for the Montreal Gazette, discuss whether or not the provincial vaccination targets are achievable. 

Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, talks about the upcoming CPC convention. 

Amy Go, President of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, shares her reaction to the news about the Atlanta mass murder at massage parlours. 

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

Professor Megan MacKenzie, who studies military sexual misconduct at Simon Fraser University in B.C., discusses the crisis in Canada's military. 

Gord Miller, hockey announcer for TSN and NBC, discusses Barstool Sports.

Evan Solomon discusses the concerns surrounding AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, and Health Canada's assurance that the vaccine is safe and effective. 

On today's show: 

Dr. Marla Shapiro, CTV News Medical Specialist, answers listeners' questions about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, discusses the idea of a four-day work week as Spain launches a pilot program to test the idea at certain companies. 

Kate Bahen, managing director of the charity watchdog Charity Intelligence Canada, talks about WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger's testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee.  

Sayara Thurston, the lead on Oceana Canada’s seafood fraud campaign, talks about a new study revealing how widespread 'seafood fraud' is in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses the concerns surrounding AstraZeneca's COIVD-19 vaccine that have caused several countries to temporarily suspend its use as a precaution. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Procurement Minister Anita Anand.

Kevin Parent, the social media lead at Ottawa Public Health, discusses how he helped build North America's most successful public health Twitter account during the pandemic. 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario’s vaccine task force, talks about the concerns surrounding AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. 

Father Bryan Massingale, the only openly gay Black priest in the United States and a professor of theology at Fordham University, responds to the Vatican's decree that being gay is a "choice." 

MP Charlie Angus, NDP Ethics Critic, discusses the Kielburger's testimony on WE Charity.  

Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, talks about Alberta's war room going after a kid's film on Netflix. 

Ben Proudfoot, CEO and founder of Breakwater Studios and co-director of A Concerto Is A Conversation, discusses the film's Oscar nomination.

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 Tamie Williams, news anchor for AM 1150 in Kelowna, British Columbia, and John Moore, host of Moore in the Morning on Newstalk1010 in Toronto. 

Topics: 

The emotional toll the pandemic is having on people. 

International Women's Day was this week, does this day spark any meaningful conversations? 

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. 

The Royal family drama and the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah. 

The world marks one-year since the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

Evan Solomon marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. 

On today's show:

Alan Doyle, Newfoundlander musician and actor and the lead singer in Great Big Sea, talks about what his past year has been like and what he's looking forward to after the pandemic.

Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, shares stories of hardship and hope about businesses during the pandemic.

We hear directly from business owners about what the past year has been like for them. 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force, reflects on the past year and also addresses concerns about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. 

Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, talks about how the past year has exposed the crisis in Canada's long-term care homes. 

We hear from listeners about the best and worst parts of the past year.

Evan Solomon talks about his family members who have received a COVID-19 vaccine and shares a message of hope amid the pandemic. 

On today's show: 

Dr. Ann Collins, President of the Canadian Medical Association, talks about the mental and physical toll the pandemic is having on physicians.

We discuss a local Edmonton business breaking COVID-19 protocols and the owner's apology. 

Ashley Edstrom Comrie, who battled COVID-19 in the hospital for two months, shares the symptoms she is still experiencing nearly a year later. 

Conservative candidate Frank Cavallaro explains why he is beginning his campaign from Florida. 

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

We discuss how your habits have changed during the pandemic and whether or not the handshake is ever coming back.

Evan Solomon discusses Canada's COVID-19 vaccination rollout and timelines. 

On today's show: 

Guy Giorno, legal advisor to WE Charity, discusses the Kielburgers upcoming testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee.

Patrick Balaba explains the situation his family is dealing with while his mother battles severe COVID-19 complications in a Florida hospital. 

Professor Irwin Cotler, Chair and Founder of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, discusses the new independent report claiming China is committing genocide against the Uighurs. 

We hear from listeners on Canada's vaccine rollout. 

Evan shares his thoughts on the calls to abolish the monarchy following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah. 

We discuss Pepe Le Pew and why this show is accused of promoting rape culture.

Evan Solomon discusses COVID-19 vaccine passports and the government's response to this issue. 

On today's show: 

Amanda Lang, anchor with BNN Bloomberg, discusses International Women's Day and how the pandemic has impacted women in Canada. 

We play Evan's full interview with Health Minister Patty Hajdu on Canada's COVID-19 response and vaccine passports. 

Kristy Kirkup, national affairs reporter for The Globe and Mail, talks about her reporting on the Correctional Service of Canada failing to keep track of employees accused of sexual assault. 

Brett Byers, communications and digital media manager for the MacDonald Laurier Institute, discusses the institute's COVID-19 misery index and where Canada scores.  

Christopher Warwick, Royal biographer and commentator based in the U.K., discusses the reaction in Britain to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah.