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Evan Solomon digs into why the provinces and the federal government are providing mixed messages on COVID-19 vaccine distributions. 

Also on today's show: 

Josh Giegel, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Virgin Hyperloop, explains how Hyperloop could change the future of transportation.

Evan Solomon discusses the new report detailing how the RCMP allows misogynistic, racist, and homophobic attitudes in the force.  

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart explains why he wants to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs in the city. We also hear your thoughts on this topic.  

Robin Tress, a climate and social justice campaigner with the Council of Canadians, talks about Michigan's decision to shut down the Line 5 pipeline. 

Ellen Kalish, director and founder of Ravensbeard Wildlife Center, talks about the owl rescued from the Rockefeller Christmas tree.

Evan Solomon highlights the issue of cross-border travel during the pandemic and how it's hindering our efforts to contain COVID-19. He speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital. 

Also on today's show: 

Our regular U.S. politics segment with David Mandel, executive producer and showrunner of seasons 5-7 of VEEP and former executive producer and writer on Curb your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld.

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

Danielle Larivee, first Vice President of United Nurses of Alberta Union, explains why the union is against paying blood donors. We also take your texts and calls on this issue. 

Dr. Kathryn Dundas, a family doctor in Alberta, details the abuse doctors face from patients and why physicians suffering in silence.

Mary Schiavo, former Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Transportation and an aviation attorney, explains the latest on the U.S. approving the return of the Boeing 373 Max planes.

Evan Solomon digs into issues happening in our own democracies right now and the ongoing crisis of trust. He discusses Minister Monsef's hot mic moment where she revealed she did not know her salary. 

Also on today's show: 

Marla Klug discusses how her young son’s surgery has been delayed by COVID-19. 

Michael Geist, a law professor at University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce law, explains Canada's new privacy law. 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital, discusses why he doesn't think the COVID-zero strategy will work and takes your texts and calls on the issue. 

Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China digs into China's comments about Canada committing genocide. 

Kyle Charles, a comic book illustrator in Edmonton, explains how he was chosen by Marvel to illustrate a special Indigenous comic book issue.

Reshmi Nair and Jamil Jivani fill-in for Evan Solomon and co-host the show today. They ask the experts: should we implement the 'COVID-zero' strategy and aim for COVID-19 elimination in Canada? Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News Infectious Diseases Specialist, says yes. They also take your texts and calls on this issue. 

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Reshmi and Jamil discuss how the U.S. election and Donald Trump's loss will have an impact on politics in Canada. 

Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge, explains what actions are needed in long-term care homes during the second wave of COVID-19.

Your texts and calls on Transport Canada suspending employees for a racist email sent 10 years ago. 

Steven Byvelds, Mayor of the Municipality of South Dundas, discusses the regions' success in battling COVID-19. 

Jason Furlano joins to talk about why and how he's running a marathon a day to raise money for cancer research.

Evan Solomon discuss how the federal and provincial governments are showing cracks in the system during their COVID-19 pandemic response. He speaks with Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, about Ontario Premier Doug Ford rejecting health experts' advice on reopening plans. He talks to Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), about the lack of support for businesses during the second wave of the pandemic. We also take part of Doug Ford's press conference live. 

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Evan questions Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay on why it's taking so long to get financial support to veterans. 

We take your texts and calls on whether COVID-19 restrictions should be tightened or loosened.

Evan and Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director to Prime Minister Paul Martin, play Overhyped vs. Underplayed. 

Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, discusses his latest poll on who Canadians blame for COVID-19 testing delays.

Evan Solomon marks Remembrance Day and honours the veterans and soldiers who made sacrifices for our freedom. He speaks with the Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Perry Bellegarde, about the contributions of Indigenous veterans. He also talks to Tim Cook, the Canadian War Museum Historian. We take your texts and calls about your relatives or loved ones who fought, or are fighting for Canada. 

Also on today's show: 

Bob Fife, The Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief, discusses the latest controversy over the WE Charity documents.

Amir Attaran, professor of public health and law at the University of Ottawa, talks about the logistical hurdles of distributing a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada. 

Jayson Campadonia, news director for the Pacific Region for NBC News Radio, shares the latest details on the U.S. election results. 

Jeremy Rood, pilot and charter manager at Great Lakes Helicopter, discusses his creative solution for snowbirds trying to move down South during the pandemic.

Evan Solomon addresses the rise of conspiracy theories and disinformation. He discusses public perceptions of media bias and takes your texts and calls on the issue. He also speaks with Stephen Ross, an ex-QAnon believer who now fights disinformation online.  

Also on today's show: 

Richard Fadden, former CSIS director and former national security advisor to the PM, discusses how the Chinese government is targeting the Chinese community in Canada.

Emma Halpern, executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, talks about the court challenge against "dry cells" in prisons. 

Hayley Cooper, reporter at NewsTalk1010, gives us the latest details on Alek Minassian's trial. 

Elwood Delaney, whose grandmother was killed by Alek Minassian, joins to discuss Minassian's trial.

Evan Solomon discusses the results of the U.S. election and Donald Trump's refusal to concede with John Bolton, Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush, and the author of the best-selling book, The Room Where it Happened. Evan talks about how Biden's victory may impact Canada with Foreign Affairs Minister François Phillipe Champagne. 

Also on today's show: 

Your texts and calls on a bailout for the airline industry.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the promising results of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. 

We ask you: Would you take a cruise right now? A cruise line in Singapore is offering a cruise with no stops. 

Andrew Bigioni, a Criminal Defence Council at Daniel Brown Law, explains Alek Minassian's not criminally responsible defence.  

Andrew Thomson, a two time Jeopardy champion and CPAC journalist, reflects on Alex Trebek's passing.

Evan Solomon brings you the latest updates on the U.S. election and tells you who is ahead in the Presidential race. He speaks with Richard Madan, CTV News Washington Correspondent, and Martha Maurer, News Director at KTAR News, a news radio station in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Also on today's show: 

We take your texts and calls on what a Biden presidency would mean for Canada's economy.

Evan interviews NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about his comments on Donald Trump. 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital, explains why Denmark wants to kill millions of minks over COVID-19 concerns. 

Dr. Brendan Quine, chief technical officer of Thoth Technology Inc., explains the source of mysterious radio bursts in space.

Evan Solomon breaks down the latest results of the U.S. election and brings you all of the updates you need to know. Will Trump or Biden win? Will the results be challenged? 

On today's show: 

Richard Madan, CTV News Washington Correspondent.

Bruce Heyman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada. 

Todd Twining, Trump supporter in California. 

Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research. 

Alex Silverman, Brand Manager and Program Director at KYW Newsradio, news radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Your texts and calls on the results so far.