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Political columnist David Moscrop shares his thoughts on the entrants in the Liberal leadership race. Then, Ben Parry was inspired to share knowledge... so much so, that he's started the Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. He's running a series of lectures called the Viaduct Series.

Erin Brubacher explains why she started the website 200dollars.ca to encourage Ontarians to donate the $200 cheques they'll be getting from the government. Plus, tow truck wars are heating up again in Toronto. Police Inspector Paul Krawzcyk discusses a new project to crack down on operators who are in the midst of a turf war.

With premiers starting to meet with the incoming U.S. administration, Ontario’s representative in Washington, David Paterson shares some of the conversations he's having right now. Plus, are you facing a crushing credit card bill after the holidays? Financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons has some advice for paying it down.

Retail analyst Bruce Winder on the transformation of malls around the city, with retailers like Ricki's and Cleo shutting down. Plus, Ryan McCue traveled all the way from Scotland, just to see his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs live. The Scottish fan explains where his love of the Leafs comes from.

Nick Clemens moved to Los Angeles to work at the famed Getty Villa Museum -- a site he had to evacuate because of the southern California wildfires. Also, Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti stop by to talk about the new season of the CBC Gem series Wild Cards.

Journalist Michelle Shephard recounts her experience getting to know a convicted terrorist who is trying to turn his life around. Plus, the province is trying to secure the border, but will it work? Security expert Christian Leuprecht weighs in.

Political strategists Ashley Csanady, Marion Nader and Jeff Rutledge weigh in on what to expect from the Liberal, NDP and Conservative parties in a post-Trudeau world.

Riyam Ojaimi is a student who's started a magazine dedicated to astronomy. She tells guest host Ramraajh Sharvendiran where her love of space comes from. Plus, with a new law around gig work coming, rideshare driver George Wedge and lawyer Ryan White explain why many gig workers still want more.

At the start of a year of uncertainty, the political panel looks at how 2025 may shape up in politics.

The new federal housing minister is Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith. He joins the program to talk about his priorities and the future of the Liberal party. Plus, the internationally renowned muralist birdO talks about his latest work in Brampton.