On today’s edition of The Morning Show, Mayor Josh Morgan talks about Volkswagen’s hiring blitz, its impact on London’s economy, and what’s ahead at the AMO conference and city hall. We discuss where London should build its next pool amid a province-wide shortage of 50-metre facilities. Dr. Vineet Nair weighs in on Ontario’s proposed payment model for family doctors. Animal Justice’s Alanna Devine reacts to reports of secret experiments at Lawson Research Institute. We ask if London needs its own bylaw to stop animals being left in hot cars. And finally, we explore the latest ChatGPT upgrade and the surprising ways people use AI every day.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we unpack the latest trade tension as Donald Trump hikes tariffs on Canadian goods, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling the move “disappointing.” Ivey Business School’s Andreas Schotter joins us to offer a deeper dive into what Canada should do next. With the Civic Holiday approaching, we talk to Stephanie Bakalar from the Lifesaving Society about swim safety, the risks of digital distraction, and the crucial role of untrained rescuers. Plus, Megan Quinn from the Nature Conservancy of Canada tells us how you can help scientists track biodiversity through the Big Backyard BioBlitz. We also dive into the skyrocketing demand for Blue Jays tickets, and wrap up with everything you need to know about what’s open, closed, and happening in London this long weekend.