Colin Horgan, Toronto-based writer, communications professional, and former speechwriter for Justin Trudeau

Ashley King, author of her play and podcast, 'Static: A Party Girl's Memoir' - a story recalling this experience

Mona Pinder, executive director at the Alberta Hospitality Association

Laura Laing, southern Alberta rancher and vocal opponent of coal mining in and around the Rockies

Al Duerr, former Mayor of Calgary

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We begin with a ‘Canadian’ perspective on Monday’s Presidential Inauguration in Washington. We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block. Mercedes breaks down the potential impact of President Trumps ‘Tariff plans’ on some of our biggest industries – and explains how we may be able to ‘placate’ the incoming Administration by ‘beefing up’ our spending commitment when it comes to National Defence and NATO.

Next - the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has remained steady for the past few days. So far, 3-Iraeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been exchanged as part of the first phase of the agreement. We get an update on the latest in the conflict – and ceasefire – from Robert Huish - Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

And finally….A new travel survey predicts that for 2025 consumers are more interested in longer trips - and taking their time to enjoy the destination. We catch up with ‘The Travel Lady’, Lesley Keyter – to talk about this new trend – and where people are planning on spending MORE time, this year.

Lori Williams, political scientist and Mount Royal University professor

Darrell Glover, who founded the Help Alberta Wildies Society, a member of Alberta's Feral Horse Advisory Committee

Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University

Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block