Newstalk Today

We discuss the government's lack of decision-making when it comes to using Huawei 5G technology in Canada. Then...we talk to Yusuf Faqiri, who's brother was killed in prison in 2016, about the latest police shooting in Mississauga during a "wellness check." We also speak with Joshua Sealy-Harrington, a lawyer at Power Law and a doctoral student at Columbia Law School, about defunding the police. Later...Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital, drops by to talk about the increase of COVID-19 cases worldwide.

We listen-in to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference, and he provides details about what the school year could look like in September. Then...we take your calls on what you think about the school announcement. We also speak with Dr. Neil Rau, infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist with a private practice in Oakville, ON, about whether or not the SARS-CoV-2 virus is changing.

We discuss Justin Trudeau's reaction to losing the UN Security Council seat vote, and his response to calls to end systemic racism in the RCMP. Then...we speak with Kevin Garrett, a Canadian who was detained in China for two years, about what it was like and what Micheal Kovrig and Michael Spavor may be going through right now. Later...we speak with Ken Campbell, senior writer at The Hockey News, about the disturbing allegations against junior hockey and the lawsuit against the CHL.

We speak with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about what happened in the House of Commons yesterday and why he is refusing to apologize. We also talk to Stephen Maher, Maclean's contributing editor, about the disturbing details he's discovered about the Nova Scotia mass shooter. Then...Ryan Hicks, McGill law student and former journalist, drops by for his final weekly segment about what it's like to work in long-term care right now. We end the show by having a candid conversation about racism and racial issues with Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, associate professor of sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga.

We discuss what happened in the House of Commons between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois House leader Alain Therrien. Then...we speak with Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst and assistant professor of International Relations at Carleton University, about Canada losing the bid for the UN Security Council seat. Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada, drops by to discuss the French-language Conservative debate. We also talk to Ann Cavoukian, former three-term Ontario Privacy Commissioner and executive director of the Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, about the contract tracing app the federal government is working on.

Evan reads a powerful letter his brother-in-law wrote his family about the racism he's experienced in Canada. Then...we speak with Dr. Riché Richardson, associate professor at the Africana Studies and Research Centre at Cornell University, about the Aunt Jemima brand name change. Stephanie Hawley and Crystal Hill drop by to describe a hiking trip that went wrong in Cape Brenton...and ended with them being surrounded by bears. Later...we play Overhyped vs. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV Political Commentator and former communications director to Paul Martin.

We discuss Justin Trudeau's bid for the UN Security Council seat and how important it really is. Then...Evan and Jenni Byrne, former senior advisor to Stephen Harper, debate whether or not Canada should be vying so hard for a seat on the council. Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst and former NDP leader, talks about the French-language Conservative debate happening tonight, and the impact it could have on Quebec voters. Later...Linda Pinizzotto, a Toronto landlord, explains how a Blue Jays player and coach are refusing to pay her rent for their condos.

We chat with Rob Silver, 2016 National Fantasy Baseball Champion, about whether or not there will be an MLB season this year. Then...James McLeod, reporter with the Financial Post, drops by to discuss how the Tim Horton's app tracks your data more than you probably realize. Later...MP Nate Erskine-Smith joins the show to talk about his motion calling for grocery executives to testify about why they ended the pandemic pay for their employees.

We discuss the CERB extension and how much this will cost taxpayers. Then...we talk to Dr. Marla Shapiro, CTV News Medical Specialist, about a drug that may work as a treatment for COVID-19. We ask YOU: Should RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki resign over her comments about systemic racism in the force? Later...we chat with Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux, about how much the CERB extension will cost, and the federal government's failure to provide a fiscal update.

We listen to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference about other sections of the province moving into Phase 2. Then...we take your texts and calls on about whether mandatory use of masks when in public.