David Heurtel, Political Analyst and Former Quebec Liberal Cabinet Minister joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the implications of Transport Minister Pablo Rodriquez to sit as Independent MP while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership.

On todays show: 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with NDP House Leader Peter Julian, Deputy House Leader Mark Gerretsen, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer on the possibility of a non-confidence vote leading to an election. 

Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins Vassy for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Marieke Walsh, and Hannah Thibedeau. 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Marc Miller on international students and the Conservatives' claims on asylum seekers.

Walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon day after deadly pager attack

Thomas Juneau, Professor, Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss what these incidents mean and whether they are indicative of escalation in the conflict. 

On todays show:

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the party’s National Campaign Committee on the byelection loss in Montreal. 

Dr Mitch Schulman, Is an emergency medicine specialist at McGill University Health Center and the Bell Media medical consultant and joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the reality of the safety behind the popular weigh loss drug Ozempic. 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Tim Powers, and Kathleen Monk. 

Don Lobb, General Manager at Wohler Canada and Sam Thang, Plant Manager at Wohler Canada join Vassy to discuss how the government put a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imports from China.

With a budget shortfall at the city, what should be done? Tax hike or cuts in service? Other? That is today's QOTD. To discuss the topic, Kristy reconvenes the Municipal Heat Panel. Our panelists are  a trio of city councillors who sit on the Finance Committee; Catherine Kitts, Jeff Leiper, and Riley Brockington. The delays keep coming for the opening of Maplewood Secondary School with no date on when it will actually open. Parents and students are frustrated.

StatCan has released the country's annual inflation rate; 2% . Does this mean another rate cut is in the fold? Pedro Antunes of the Conference Board of Canada has more details on what we could see coming.

Can your car soon be spying on you? Host of The Driving Podcast Lorraine Sommerfeld has the details on that story.

BREAKING NEWS: We get an update on when they hope to finally open the school.

Also, CTV's Matt Skube drops by for his daily visit. Did you know he's entered in a cookie baking contest?

Bloc beats Trudeau Liberals in Montreal byelection.

Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Liberals losing the Montreal byelection to the Bloc. 

On todays show:

- Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at the Bank of Montreal joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss what effects the new changes to federal policy that aim to help younger buyers get into the housing market.

- Robert Fife, The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Liberals loss in the by-election in Montreal, as well as Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue comments regarding how she won't know alleged parliamentarians collaborating with foreign powers.

- The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Saeed Selvam. 

- Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy to discuss how Instagram launched teen accounts with private settings and limited capabilities.

On Thursday, there was a Transit Commission meeting and Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper joins guest host Andrew Pinsent to discuss this week in transit!

A triple-stabbing in Kingston has left two dead, with another victim currently in hospital. Last night, a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to this attack, which unfolded near a safe consumption site.

Plus, the province of Quebec wants to curb expressive tipping, a plan that the Legault government is convinced will help people save money.

If Air Canada drops the hammer and goes on strike, customers will be in a mad scramble. What is covered by their policies? More importantly, what is not covered? Travel expert Barry Choi joins the show.

If you are craving a trip to the movie theatres this weekend, Matt Demers has got you covered with his Weekly Movie Picks.

Plus, the Freedom Convoy trial is now closed, as we await a final verdict. Spoiler alert: We will be waiting at least a few more months for that final outcome.

On today's show:

• John Gradek, aviation industry expert, on the potential of a looming Air Canada strike

• Mike Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, on Canada’s wildfire season

• Robert Wittman, Founder of the FBI’s National Art Crime Team, on the recovery of an iconic Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier

This week's show features panelists Bob Richardson, President at Hammersmith Consulting and Tim Powers, Chair, Summa Strategies.

Topic 1: Let’s unpack the Liberal and NDP caucus meetings?

Topic 2: What did you make of the US presidential debate?

Topic 3: Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter' + Canada plans to use AI in military, but minister says it won’t replace humans

Topic 4: This zoo let their Gen-Z staff write the marketing script and here’s how it went – what do you think?

Topic 5: It’s Friday the 13th… are you superstitious?