The Social Podcast

Today on The Social, a news anchor fell asleep on live TV.  And, is there a trade-off between military spending and Canadians’ quality of life?  Then, is too much nostalgia a bad thing?  Plus, a writer for ‘British Vogue’ is asking if the bar is too low for famous men who are still with their childhood sweethearts. And, a Florida restaurant is offering a nude dining experience to their customers.  Then, a flight to Toronto was canceled because a child refused to get in their seat. Plus, would you pay half for a date after the fact? And, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares tips on how you can take better care of your eyes this summer.

Featuring actor and comedian Miguel Rivas.

Today on The Social, Anne Hathaway is making waves for her maternity fashion choices. And, Brad Pitt opens up about his addiction and mental health struggles.  Then, ‘Miss Universe Canada’ host Ashley Callingbull calls out the pageant for cultural appropriation.  Plus, do you prefer your doctor to be attractive or unattractive?  And, the everyday things people do in public that make us silently rage.  Then, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs. Will this help or hurt her political career?  Plus, what’s the difference between late and fashionably late?  And, Gen Z want their parents to pay for family holidays.  Then, how social media shapes the way we experience everything.  

Featuring comedian and writer Elvira Kurt.

Today on The Social, the ‘Barbie’ movie sequel could be in jeopardy over high salary demands.  And, should you confront a co-worker who walks around the office barefoot?  Then, how should you tell your anxious family that you’re a motorcyclist?  Plus, is a black-tie wedding acceptable in this economy?  And, should you split the cost of your engagement ring with your partner?

Featuring actor and comedian Tom Hearn.

Today on The Social, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Italian vacation has some Canadians up in arms.  And, tens of thousands of Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled.  Then, Nicole Kidman makes a rare comment about her marriage to Tom Cruise.  Plus, have people forgotten how to behave at the movies?  And, is there a shortage of eligible men? 

Featuring TV host and writer Teddy Wilson.

Today on The Social, Oprah Winfrey confesses she has become unapologetically full of herself. And, would you travel to get a better view of an eclipse?  Then, does Perez Hilton deserve empathy and privacy following his mental health crisis, despite not extending the same to celebrities in the past?  Plus, Netflix expands the ‘Love is Blind’ franchise to Canada!  And, the University of Michigan is moving to a pass/fail grading system for students in first semester to help curb depression, anxiety and stress. 

Today on The Social, Anne Hathaway is making waves for her maternity fashion choices. And, Brad Pitt opens up about his addiction and mental health struggles.  Then, ‘Miss Universe Canada’ host Ashley Callingbull calls out the pageant for cultural appropriation.  Plus, do you prefer your doctor to be attractive or unattractive?  And, the everyday things people do in public that make us silently rage.

Featuring comedian and writer Elvira Kurt.

Today on The Social, a flight to Toronto was canceled because a child refused to get in their seat. Then, would you pay half for a date after the fact?  We dive into the “revenge payment” dating trend!  And, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs. Will this help or hurt her political career? Plus, what’s the difference between late and fashionably late? And, Gen Z want their parents to pay for family holidays.

Today on ‘The Social,’ Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life amidst people scrutinizing her appearance. Then, the Spider-man sequel ‘Brand New Day' is breaking box office numbers! And, the 2027 Met Gala theme will centre around the work of designer John Galliano, who was fired from Dior and charged with two hate crimes in 2011. Then, would you lose your cool if people peed in your pool? And, John Cena got candid at San Diego Comic-Con about his two hair transplants. Then, is independence the most important trait in a relationship? And, would it bother you if your fiancé solicited a friend to help pick out your engagement ring? Plus, what to do if you're packaged out.

Today on ‘The Social,’ a news anchor fell asleep on live TV, and you have to see the clip. Then, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s increased military spending is causing some controversy. Is the safety of a country about protecting it from outside threats? Or making sure its citizens can thrive? And is too much nostalgia a bad thing? Someone writing into an advice column in ‘The Guardian’ is asking if being overwhelmed by nostalgia is actually harmful. 

Actor and comedian Miguel Rivas joins the panel! 

Today on ‘The Social,’ Brittany Cartwright says she was betrayed by her former publicist, Lori Krebs. Krebs has started dating Cartwright’s ex-husband, Jax Taylor, despite being Cartwright’s friend and colleague for 20 years. Who’s in the wrong, the friend or her ex? Then, do men need mental load coaches? A writer for the ‘New York Times’ spoke with one of these coaches, who helps men with managing the workload of running a household with their partners. Would you be ok with your partner using one of these coaches? 

Actor and comedian Nigel Downer joins the panel.