Scientists and Engineers are figuring out a way for astronauts to feed themselves on the Mars.

Why are Canadians fixated on home ownership?  Maybe it's time we changed our way of thinking and start to realize that home ownership just isn't in the cards for everyone...and that's okay.

Guest: Max Fawcett - Journalist and frequent contributor to The Walrus and The Globe & Mail

During the election campaign, Donald Trump made many promises about what he would accomplish in his first 100 days as president. To emphasize this, he even created his “Contract with the American Voter” – a platform of 28 promises he said he would achieve in his first 100 days. Well, the 100 day mark is on Saturday – so what has he actually done?

Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the LA riots.

What are the chances of Metro Vancouver going through another transit referendum again?  Jonathan Cote is the Mayor of New Westminster, and sits on the Mayors Council.  He says based on the recent questionnaire handed out to the major political parties.

Guest:​ ​Keith​ ​Baldrey​ ​-​ ​​Global​ ​BC's​ ​legislative​ ​bureau​ ​chief

Looking for something to do this weekend? Each Friday, the Jon McComb Show will discuss (and occasionally argue) the merits of ‘what we’re into’ right now - including TV shows, books, music, and movies.

What would you do if you were a politician and someone confronted you and said "I will not vote for you"?

Topics on the Show:

-The Vancouver Aquarium is calling on the public to ratchet up pressure against a proposed Park Board ban on whales and dolphins in captivity.

-What are the chances of Metro Vancouver going through another transit referendum again?

-During the election campaign, Donald Trump made many promises about what he would accomplish in his first 100 days as president.

What's In The News Today with Gord MacDonald.

-Policy issues, political constroversies, and more bickering dominated last night's final leaders' debate.

After the televised debate have any of the leaders won you over? How will you vote?