The federal election is several days in and it’s already been a wild ride.

This vote has been framed as an existential election for our country, amid the trade war and sovereignty threats from the US.

While President Trump’s tariffs are having a massive impact on the campaign there are also many policy promises, questions around security clearance and business dealings, and gaffes from some of the leaders.

Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is checking the pulse of the race to form the next federal government , by speaking with Lori Williams, a political scientist at Mount Royal University.

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It’s been a busy first week on the campaign trail for federal leaders.

One storyline that's stood out is the early election poll tracking. All the major polling firms are showing a huge surge in support for the Liberal Party under new leader Mark Carney.

But how full a picture do the polls show?

Host David Smith speaks with Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about what goes into a modern election poll.

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We’ve all heard how social media can have a negative impact, but unfortunately putting your phone down can be a tricky task.

New research out of the University of British Columbia shows there’s a way to manage your mental health while staying up to date on your favourite apps.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with lead study author and psychology professor at UBC, Amori Mikami, about their findings.

More info: pearl.psych.ubc.ca

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Tesla is in a tailspin.

Sales are dropping and the stock has been cut in half since December, blamed on Elon Musk's involvement with DOGE in the U.S.

There have been incidents of vandalism against Tesla dealerships and on top of that, the automaker is facing ramped up competition from a Chinese company that's dramatically decreased charging time.

Host Mike Eppel talks to Seth Goldstein, Equity Strategist at Morningstar Research Services, who covers Tesla and many other brands in the auto sector.

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Getting concert tickets is harder than it used to be – and it means many Canadians have been shut out or forced to pay much higher prices with a reseller.

Is this ever going to change? What needs to happen?

Host Kris McCusker took those questions to Dan Wall of Live Nation Inc., which merged with Ticketmaster in 2010.

It is Wall’s first an in-depth feature interview on the subject since he joined the company in 2023.

He describes a complicated landscape – but says there are some options – while a court case in the U.S is scheduled to proceed.

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Live TV is often unpredictable, but at least the team behind the scenes is ready. However, this week, the ultimate surprise was pulled off — morning show legend, Dina Pugliese, shocked everyone by announcing her return to Breakfast Television, two years after stepping away from the spotlight.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with her long-time colleague and friend, Dina, tackling topics she’s never talked about before.

From burnout to family health, social media criticism to what makes her tick, nothing is off the table. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions - with laughter and tears within the first few minutes.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is almost through his first week of Prime Minister. So, how's it going?

He's already completed an international trip, had some interesting dealings with the media and is expected to call an election as soon as this weekend.

Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is rating the first week with Barry McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc.

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Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?

Doug Ford travelled to Washington last week to talk tariffs, after threatening to impose tariffs on energy or even turn off power to 3 U.S. states.

Although the temperature has been dialed down, Queen's Park reporter Richard Southern talks to pollster John Wright about Ford's actions last week and how this all ties in to the upcoming federal election.

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Imagine being so famous that there are university courses studying your every move!

Taylor Swift will be the subject of course being taught at Brock University this spring – by Associate Professor of history Elizabeth Vlossak.

Host Kris McCusker examines how the course was created – what it’s all about – and why it’s more relevant than you might think.

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