Do you road rage? How often do you witness road rage? How often are you part of it? That's our QOTD!

The director of the Renfrew County Bus Lines says if there's no contract, there will be NO school bus transportation for students.

The use of the food bank is on the rise; the same goes for the pet food banks. 

A survey finds Ontario motorists are the angriest. Kristy is joined by Daniel Ivans of Rates.ca, the authors of the study.

Ottawa Police are warning people to be on the lookout for a new scam. Tip: all cabs accept cash! President of the Canadian Taxi Association Marc-André Way gives tips on how you can avoid falling victim to the scam.

I guess speedy motorists are tired of paying more; city's photo radar cameras are influencing the way we drive. 

An Ottawa resident shares how her stolen dog was found... in Wyoming!

Finally, CTV's Matt Skube drop by to discuss the Hunger Games for parents in Ottawa -- registering online for your child's swim lesson.

Guest host Tamara Cherry speaks with Brian J. Karem, author, White House Columnist and host of Just Ask the Question

On today's show:

•Thomas Juneau, Professor of Public and International Affairs with expertise on the Middle East, Iran, and Yemen on the latest in the Middle East

•Michael Kempa, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa on tackling terrorism threats head on and Canadian complacency

•Laura Osman, Federal Politics Reporter with The Canadian Press on the resignation of Canada’s incoming human rights commissioner

•The Daily Debrief Panel

•Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, on his investigation into consulting firm influence in federal government

•Dr. James Brophy, an environmental health researcher at the University of Windsor and co-author of a new report looking at healthcare worker morale

On our QOTD, we're asking if demand-based parking makes sense. We hear from a couple of business owners about what the change will mean for their bottom line.

We preview this year's edition of Greekfest!

Would anti-renoviction bylaw work in Ottawa? Kristy speaks with a professor who studies the housing crisis, about it.

A study finds that 17 different cancers are rising in younger people. The co-author of the study, Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia, chats with Kristy about some their findings.

Plus, upper governments comment on Ottawa Mayor's plea for additional funding.

Who came up with the 10,000 steps in a day you had to walk to be considered healthy?

We have our Monday Political Heat Panel!

With 2.5 Million Ontarians without a family physician, something needs to give. What if it was possible to make sure everyone had a primary care giver? We hear from the President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO of the NOSM University in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, about an idea!

Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss the new polling from Nanos Research to gauge Canadian impressions of Liberal political figures and potential Liberal Party leaders, as well as the potential impact on the federal election if Mark Carney was appointed as Finance Minister.

On todays show:

 Ben Steiner, Olympic Journalist joins guest host Tamara Cherry to recap the memorable moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Valérie Kindarji, PhD candidate in political science at the University of Toronto focusing on comparative politics and international relations joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss the polarized information economy.

The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Sabrina Grover and George Soule.

David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst And Former Commander Of NATO Forces In Southern Afghanistan joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss how Russians are fleeing Ukraine’s cross-border attack as Kremlin scrambles to respond.

Would adopting a balanced school calendar model reduce summer learning loss? Would you be in favour of going to such a model for your kid? That's our QOTD! Before we hear from you, we'll hear both sides of the argument.

A first-of-its-kind psychedelic medical center is opening in Kingston, ON. We hear from director of the medical centre.

Mr. Hollywood, Matt Demers gives his 'Flaming Thumbs' reviews of the movies 'Borderland', 'Cuckoo', and 'It Ends With Us'.

Later, remember the Josh Fight? You know where hundreds of people named Josh got together and had a mock pool noodle fight? Well, a packed theater with people named 'Ryan' got together to watch the Ryan Reynolds' movie Dead Pool & Wolverine.

Chair of Ottawa's Transit Commission drops by to discuss yesterday's announcement from the mayor. 

What the heck is 'Stretchflation'? 

Plus, animal rights groups are pushing to end pet restrictions in rental housing -- we hear from Barbara Cartwright, CEO of Humane Canada, to dissect the issue.

Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

- Scott Hutcheson, Executive Chair of Aspen Properties and Chair of the 2026 Olympic Bid Corporation joins Scott Reid to talk about how Canadians would feel if Canada were to host the next Olympics.

- Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on August 9th throughout history.

Free For All Friday

In Hour 2, panelists Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont.

• Harris v. Trump debate is already looming as another historic pivot point in an extraordinary campaign

• Supreme Court nixes Jordan Peterson’s fight to not enter remedial coaching program

• 'Irresponsible, unethical, and dangerous': Pickering councillor slammed over appearance on 'far-right' podcast

• Olympics – Canadians on hosting and Tom Cruise closing the Olympics.

The finances for Ottawa's LRT are dire and Ottawa's mayor made an urgent call to the provincial and federal governments for additional funding. Our QOTD today is "...do you think our transit system can be saved?"

We get reaction from:

- Laura Shantz, Ottawa Transit Riders board member

- Alex Cullen, former Ottawa city councillor

- John Crupi, CTV News Ottawa Assignment Editor

- and YOU during our QOTD.

Canada's Olympic success in the pool has many younger Canadians to pick up the sport.

We follow up on the ByWard Market's CORE strategy implementation and how it's having a negative impact in neighbouring Somerset ward. We hear how bad it's gotten from a facilities manager of a non-profit organization situated on Bank Street.

On Thursdays, Carson Arthur visits us for his weekly segment 'In The Garden with Carson Arthur'.

Two suspects are in custody after a foiled terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert. National Security Expert discuses how authorities thwarted the attack.

Shimon Koffler-Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs discusses the review of online comments made by incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani, and that Dattani has agreed to take a leave" just one day before he was set to begin serving in his new role. 

On todays show:

- Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital to discuss if this new variant is something to worry about.

- Moustafa Ayad, executive director for Africa, Middle East and Asia at Institute for Strategic Dialogue joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss how Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts were cancelled over a suspected terrorist plot.

- CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin drops by our weekly segment Talk Science to Me. 

- The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh and Hannah Thibedeau.

-David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada goes over the remnants of Hurricane Debby.

Our QOTD today: Should people who drive high theft vehicles pay more? Lorraine Sommerfeld, Driving.ca’s Lorraine Explains columnist and host of The Driving Podcast, drops by with her thoughts on what needs to be done.

Senior Climatologist at Environment Canada David Phillips says Tropical Storm Debby's still got a long way to go before reaching Ottawa.

Comments made by one councillor - that an initiative in a neighbouring ward is now causing issues in her ward - has drawn the ire of Action Sandy Hill.

We hear how you can prevent your child's summer learning loss.

It's been a decade since the #IceBucketChallenge spread like wildfire.... and the funds raised then are NOW bearing fruit.

Two veteran astronauts have been up in space longer than they expected... When will they come home?

Conservatives are saying bots, that posted about a Pierre Poilievre rally up North, aren't theirs. Duane Bratt, a Calgary professor drops by to comment on the issue.

Tim Walz comes from state with close ties to Canada, what does this mean for cross border relations

Bruce Heyman, Former US ambassador to Canada from 2014-2017 under then President Barack Obama joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss what U.S-Canada relations would look like with Tim Walz in the Whitehouse. 

On todays show: 

Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk Consulting, former Senior Strategic Analyst with CSIS joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss if Canada needs to do more when it comes to the immigration and security screening processes.

Zoe Manzi, Hate and Extremism Analyst at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue joins Robin Gill for this weeks 'The Explainer' question about the riots that have erupted across the UK. 

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

Gabor Lukacs, Air Passenger Rights Advocate joins to discuss how an airline passenger rights group filed a lawsuit against WestJet over reimbursement policies.