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An all-star sports panel reflects on milestones of the year: Diana Matheson, founder of the Northern Super League, which starts play next spring; Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo WNBA team and Tessa Bonhomme, host of the PWHL's podcast 'Jocks in Jills.'

Yvan Baker, the Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre, weighs in on the calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, and whether it would have an impact on the party's chance of winning the next federal election. Plus, hyper-realistic baker April Julian comes in to challenge David and some guests to guess whether her holiday mug is real... or cake.

A new study says the number of family doctors is not keeping up with population growth. Family doctor and researcher Dr. Tara Kiran says many factors contribute to the crisis. If this makes you want to run away and join the circus, then you will want to hear from Torontonian Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Masha Terentieva.

After a bombshell resignation from Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, political strategists Ashley Csanady, Jeff Rutledge and Marion Nader join David to discuss the question on everyone's minds -- will Justin Trudeau step down?

Pamela O'Rourke talks about efforts to get her 64-year-old husband out of prison in the United Arab Emirates, after he was detained for possessing CBD products at the Dubai International Airport. Plus, it's a time of year when you may be looking to make a charitable donation. Financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons has some pointers on what to keep in mind.

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter weighs in on provincial legislation that gives cities more power to clear homeless encampments.

Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his energetic threat to the U.S. But Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative questions whether that will hurt Americans... or Ontarians. The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie gives some perspective on this... and the Ford government's last bill before the Legislature's 10-week break.

Joshua Cockerill, manager at Type Books in the Junction, suggests some of the year's best books in a holiday gift guide.

York University professor Mark Winfield and Toronto Star Queen's Park reporter Robert Benzie talk about the latest threat in the potential trade war with the U.S. Plus, Christmas comes early for David Common... in the form of a surprise lesson in holiday party etiquette.

Paul Carson from the Security Guard Association of Ontario wants to draw attention to the dangers security guards face on the job, after a young guard was killed in Alberta. And Richard Marsella, head of Community Music Schools of Toronto, talks about the difference it will make for his music program in Jane-Finch to get an actual roof over its head.