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Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Jesse Rogerson, an astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University. With the Artemis 1 rocket launch scrubbed the other day due to engine issues, Dr. Rogerson tells Angela how long it could take to prep the next attempt, and if this could delay the human launch a few years after.

Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Shaun Proulx, Journalist, Broadcaster and Publisher of "TheGayGuideNetwork.com". Shaun and Angela talk about the recently announced $100-million action plan for LGBT2S+ by the federal government. Shaun tells Angela how this money will be distributed, why it was seen as necessary, and if it's enough to invoke much needed change.

Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interest Abroad, and Director of DisInfroWatch. Marcus tells Arlene the historical importance of MIkhail Gorbachev during the cold war and the fall of the Soviet Union.

Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Adam Sherk, a scientist with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria. Dr. Sherk lets Angela know what the newly proposed healthy amount of alcohol is suggested to drink in a week, and why the health impacts are worrisome.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Nainesh Kotak, the found of Kotak Personal Injury Law. They discuss the opening of the CNE for the first time in two years in Toronto, all while saftey inspectors are on strike. Nainesh tells Arlene that it is reportedly safe, but what people should do in case of injuries.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Dr. Zaldy Tan, the medical director for the Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Tan tells Arlene about what we have learned about brain fog since the pandemic, and how we are also learning how to treat it.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Taylor Mckee, the assistant professor in Sports Management at Brock University. Taylor and Arlene talk about the major development that a source reportedly told Halifax police the identity of two suspects in the 2003 Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, and why this become a major problem.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Michael Levitt, the Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast leadership Network. A disturbing survey out of the Canadian Medical Association reveals that more doctors than previously reported are experiencing burnout and some have even considered suicide. Michael tells Arlene why this is so dangerous and why Canada needs to get a handle on this right away.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Patricia Spindel, the co-founder of the advocacy group "Seniors for Social Action Ontario". With the Ford government rushing through a bill that would allow hospitals to transfer eligible patients to LTCs against their consent, Patricia warns Arlene how dangerous this could be for our most vulnerable citizens.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Shelia Block, a Sr. economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A recent report from Statistics Canada suggests that Canada's populations can increase as much as 30 per cent in the next twenty years, and Shelia tells Arlene why Ontario might not be ready for it.