Today on The Morning Show Podcast, we start with London Music Office Director Cory Crossman outlining what the city needs to do to secure renewal of its UNESCO City of Music designation. We then head to Puerto Vallarta where London native Dennis McQuaig provides firsthand insight into weekend violence in Mexico and says the situation has since stabilized. Next, National Tax Specialist Gerry Vittoratos explains what Canadians need to know as the 2025 tax-filing season officially begins. We also speak with registered psychologist Dr. Christine Korol about helping kids enjoy sports without putting too much pressure on them. Finally, we discuss the controversy surrounding the Cineplex CEO’s comments suggesting Canadian films are struggling at the box office because of their quality.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Western University professor Marta Dyczok reflects on four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what peace might realistically look like; city hall responds to mounting frustration over traffic calming delays; our weekly panel debates London’s rising 8.2% unemployment rate, the importance of keeping CUSMA intact and whether Ottawa should boost Olympic funding by $144 million after Canada’s eighth-place finish; we discuss whether a $10,000 fine is enough after Real Canadian Superstore’s misleading “Product of Canada” displays; and comedian Lewis Black previews his February 28 show at Centennial Hall.