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Evan Solomon digs into tonight's highly anticipated U.S. election. Who will win? What are the polls saying? He discusses all of this and more with guests on the show today. 

Richard Madan, CTV News Washington Correspondent.

Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor and a close Trump advisor. 

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

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

Your texts and calls on predictions for tonight.   

Also on today's show, we carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference live, and breakdown the new COVID-19 lockdown system with Ashley Legassic, a reporter and anchor at NewsTalk 1010.

Evan Solomon discusses everything you need to know about the U.S. election on today's show. He speaks with Aaron Rupar, associate editor of politics & policy at Vox, about the final campaign events and the current polls. He also talks to Sean Spicer, the Former White House Press Secretary to U.S. President Donald Trump. He also checks-in with David Frum, the senior editor of Atlantic Magazine and author of two books about Donald Trump, and Ali Velshi, host of Velshi on MSNBC. 

Also on today's show: 

PM Trudeau says free speech "has limits": Amir Attaran, professor at the University of Ottawa's school of epidemiology and public health and faculty of law. 

Is it time for Conservatives to embrace the carbon tax? Ken Boessenkool, long-time Conservative and a McConnel Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University.

Evan Solomon brings you the latest on the attack in Nice, France that left three people dead. He speaks with Kareen Rispal, French ambassador to Canada, and Lisa Louis, a freelance reporter on-the-ground in Nice. 

Also on today's show: 

Viral video shows violent arrest in Calgary: Kevin Martin, Calgary court reporter for Post Media.

Google responds to News Media Canada report: Richard Gingras, Vice President of News for Google. 

Ethan Lou, journalist, discusses his new book, Field Notes From a Pandemic. 

Hunter Biden conspiracy: Washington Post Media Reporter Paul Farhi. 

Your texts and calls on the Bloc Quebecois demanding an apology from PM Trudeau over the October Crisis detentions. 

New show, Citizen Bio, out on Crave tomorrow: Director/Co-Executive Producer Trish Dolman.

Evan Solomon talks to Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV infectious diseases specialist, about how likely it is that we'll be able to gather with extended family by the Christmas/holiday season. We also take your texts and calls on this issue. 

Also on today's show: 

Canada's economic recovery plan: Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada.

COVID-19 Innovators: David Segal, founder of Mad Radish and David’s Tea. 

U.S. election: Richard Madan, CTV News Washington Bureau Correspondent. 

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

A new poll by Angus Reid Institute shows nearly two-thirds of Canadians believe systemic racism exists in the RCMP. Evan Solomon speaks about the survey results with Shachi Kurl, president of Angus Reid Institute. We also take your texts and calls on whether or not you have an issue with how police interact with BIPOC Canadians. 

Also on today's show: 

Canadian Medical Association says $1.3B of funding needed to address healthcare backlog created by pandemic: Dr. Ann Collins, CMA President.

Caledonia land protests escalating: Karl Dockstader, co-host of One Dish, One Mic radio show on AM610 CKTB . 

Flesh-eating parasite coming to Canada: Dan Riskin, Bell Media Science Correspondent. 

Hundreds of Montreal fitness center owners say they will defy COVID-19 restrictions and open up: Melody Benhamou, founder and CEO of Idolen (has 12 yoga studios in the Greater Montreal Area).

Evan Solomon interviews Health Minister Patty Hajdu about the government's COVID-19 response, a possible vaccine, and COVID-19 testing issues. 

Also on today's show: 

Your texts and calls on the federal and provincial governments' COVID-19 response.

We carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference live.

Evan Solomon breaks down yesterday's confidence vote and discusses the Conservatives call for wide-sweeping disclosures on decisions related to the government's COVID-19 response. He speaks with Conservative Health Critic and MP Michelle Rempel-Garner. 

Also on today's show: 

The final U.S. presidential debate: David Mandel, executive producer and showrunner of seasons 5-7 of VEEP, and former executive producer and writer on Curb your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld.

New COVID-19 pilot project for international travellers: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at The Toronto General Hospital. 

Evan remembers Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was killed six years ago today. 

Karen Gosbee, mental health advocate, discusses her new book, A Perfect Nightmare: My Glittering Marriage and How It Almost Cost Me My Life.

Working Santas facing financial struggles due to pandemic: George McKay, “Santa” in Brampton, Ontario, has been a “Santa” for 45 years.

We bring you special coverage of the possible snap election. Evan Solomon breaks down all of the news you need to know. 

On today's show: 

Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. 

Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research. 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's press conferences live. 

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

Evan Solomon discusses his thoughts on the Liberals making the Conservative committee motion a confidence vote. 

Also on today's show: 

Ottawa Police Const. Daniel Montsion's found NOT GUILTY after fatal arrest in 2016: Sandy Hudson, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto.

Long-term care homes may be forced to close if they can't get insured: Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO, CanAge. 

COVID-19 testing and vaccines: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital. 

University of Ottawa professors sign letter in defense of prof who used the N-word in class: José López, professor at the UOttawa school of sociological and anthropological studies. 

U.S. Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Google: Clive Thompson, technology writer for the New York Times and Wired. 

Reporter Jeffrey Toobin apologizes after masturbating on Zoom call.

Evan Solomon digs into the latest details of the lobster fishing dispute and the increased violence against the Mi'kmaq fishers with Pam Palmater, Mi'kmaq lawyer and the Chair of Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University. 

Also on today's show: 

We play Evan's full conversation with journalist Bob Woodward about his new book Rage and U.S. President Donald Trump's COVID-19 response.

WE Charity controversy: Bob Fife, Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief. 

Evan speaks with Carol-Anne Noble, who can't get closure after her husband's death because his dying wish is locked inside his iPhone.  

Alberta moves towards privatized healthcare system: David Shepherd, the Alberta NDP’s health critic. 

Your texts and calls on celebrating Halloween this year.