Kim Thistle-Murphy calls in from St. John’s, Newfoundland with her review of the Mr. Rogers film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”

Uber is making video recordings of rides as a safety measure, but privacy advocates are concerned. Producer Kevin Philipupillai tells us more.

We get an update on efforts to introduce Uber and other ride-sharing services in BC.

Our news panel discusses a proposal for free public transit, suspended senator Lynn Beyak, and the other side of Black Friday. We explain how Manitoba is wading into Quebec's debate over secularism. Film critic Michael McNeely gives us a preview of the new Star Wars movie. And Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access tells us about the winner of this year's Giller Prize. This is the November 29, 2019 episode.

Our weekly panel discusses a proposal for free public transit. Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Michael Coteau says his plan would cut down on traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. From the November 29, 2019 episode.

Senator Lynn Beyak says she’s ready to return to work after being suspended for posting racist letters on her official website. Our news panel asks if the rest of us are ready for her to come back. From the November 29, 2019 episode.

Our news panel talks about the dark side of Black Friday, following reports of warehouse workers being injured while trying to fill Amazon’s impossible quotas. From the November 29, 2019 episode.

The Manitoba government has found a creative way to address its shortage of bilingual civil servants. The premier of Quebec is not impressed. From the November 29, 2019 episode.

Our film critic Michael McNeely tells us what to expect from the new Star Wars movie “The Rise of Skywalker.” From the November 29, 2019 episode.

Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access tells us about the winner of this year's Giller Prize, and introduces a few books about whistleblowers. From the November 29, 2019 episode.