Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith on this week's Free For All Fridays!

In Hour 1, we tackle Canada's family doctor shortage with former Health Minister Jane Philpott.

In Hour 2, the debate floor is wide open, as we welcome Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Laura D'Angelo of Enterprise Canada. On the main menu is Justin Trudeau's potential re-election plan, the homestretch of the U.S. Presidential campaign, and Canadian Thanksgiving traditions.

There was a Transit Commission meeting today - and CTV News Ottawa producer Josh Pringle has the latest. Later, does Canada need more protections for online shoppers? Do you think it’s safe to buy from these online retailers?

The devastation from Hurricane Hilton is immense and 16 Canadian Salvation Army workers are going down to Florida to provide critical support and relief operations.

Member of the Transit Commission Tim Tierney drops by the show to discuss fare jumpers and lack of adequate busses.

Why is TD Bank paying a settlement of 3B dollars U.S.?

It's Thursday so that means Carson Arthur drops by to answer all your gardening questions.

Also, we hear from a spicy record holder...

CFRA's Andy Pinsent was following the Foreign Interference inquiry and other political going-ons.

Cyndi Edwards and Colin Trethewey, Former Ottawa residents, who are living Florida join guest host Robin Gill to discuss the damage their properties suffered from Hurricane Milton and what the experience was like to endure that storm. We also hear from Mark Robinson, meteorologist  and storm chaser for the Weather Network who discusses the levels of destruction caused by Hurricane Milton. 

On todays show: 

- Aaron Blake, Sr. Political Reporter with The Washington Post gives us a snapshot of the U.S presidential race.

- Jesse Heffring, Director of Development with Summit School, which celebrated 60 years of helping students who have a wide array of diagnoses - autism, down syndrome and other developmental disorders.

- Anita Layton, Professor of applied mathematics at Waterloo dives into a study she led examining how men and women should adhere to different diets.  

We also have our Daily Debrief Panel with Rachel Aiello, Marieke Walsh, and Robert Benzie.

Hurricane Milton is just hours from making landfall in Florida with life-threatening storm surge is expected. We go live to Florida and hear from Ryan Phillips, NBC6

Two Barrhaven councillors were out on transit this morning, talking to riders on how to improve the bus system. One of the councillors, David Hill, even challenged a CTV reporter to a race.

Ashley Ladouceur, owner of Misfits Farmstead, a hobby farm, is wondering is killing her livestock. A cougar?

For our QOTD today, we're asking you - Would you rather take transit and skip the parking garage OR drive and hunt for paid parking?

A Kanata resident has been left to deal with a rat infestation caused by a hoarder of a neighbour. YUCK!

We hear the story of why you do NEVER ever feed wild animals like raccoons.

Later, the feds are seriously looking into building a "high-frequency" rail corridor. Great. Another rail project. (Please, note the sarcasm.)

Do you feel safe on Ottawa roads in anything but a vehicle? Laine Johnson, councillor for College ward and member of Ottawa's transportation committee, wonders if reducing the speed limit would help save lives.

A jury is deciding the fate of a man who admitted to killing his estranged wife and stabbing his daughter.

It's not open yet but the Trillium Line's trial run is underway.

Dr. Sally Engelhart, lead author of a study on scurvvy cases in Canada, highlights some reasons how, a rare disease, can occur in some disadvantage people.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is hoping the Ontario government allows for involuntary treatment of people dealing with mental health and addiction issues.

CFRA's Chris Holski follows the latest hurricane to batter Florida.

Did you see those weird looking clouds on Sunday?

Our Political Heat Panel tackles the hot button political issues.

CTV's Matt Skube wonders why James Blunt is even contemplating changing his name for the sake a of stunt.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen on if Israel is still interested in a ceasefire as the Israel-Hamas war reaches the one year mark.

On todays show: 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Government House Leader Karina Gould on the potential of an early election. 

Gabrielle Sexton, Owner of The Petites Gamines Desert Shop joins Vassy to discuss how the Petites Gamines dessert shop received a letter from l'Office québécois de la langue française on Wednesday about a complaint that the café's social media posts are in English only.

The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair. 

Carmi Levy, Tech Journalist and Analyst joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss what the implications of 23AndMe selling customers data going up for sale could be.

A new Nanos poll shows 57% of respondents like the idea of permit and / or licensing requirements for e-scooters and e-bikes. Agree or disagree? That's our Question of the Day!

Most Canadians support a 10% boost of Old Age Security benefits for those aged between 65 and 74. The Conference Board of Canada's chief economist Pedro Antunes believes it's just a bad policy.

A child is dead after contracting rabies. Infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch says if there's ANY doubt whether or not there was an exposure to rabies, just get the rabies vaccine.

Brampton is pondering ‘forced treatment’ options to help addicts battle their addictions. The same approach would apply to anyone who is battling mental health problems. Critics argue this plan of attack would infringe upon a person’s individual rights.

Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks!