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CAMH's Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam explains why he helped develop de-escalation training for security guards and customer service workers. Plus, CBC's Anya Zoledziowski shares details about a proposed class action lawsuit against landlords using controversial AI rent software.

Gamal Mansour is a PhD candidate at U of T, who researches the Assad regime that he himself fled. Nasim Misrabi came to Canada in 2016. They speak with David about this historic moment in Syria's history, and where the country goes from here.

Kat Cassidy, aka @livingonaloonie, shares some tips for saving money at the grocery store, after a TikTok about a recent haul went viral. Plus, what happens when we run out of space to put all of our garbage? Waste management expert Calvin Lakhan digs into some solutions.

What's in a name? Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo, talks about how the new team name came to be. Plus, Ayami Sato will be the first woman to play professional baseball in Canada, after being signed to the Toronto Maple Leafs Intercountry Baseball League team. She joins David from Japan.

Ontario's Auditor General, Shelly Spence, joins David to talk about her report into the provincial government's Ontario Place redevelopment, opioid strategy, advertising and more. Then, three strategists discuss the fallout from the report and how it will land with Ontarians.

CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis looks at what's fueling a surge in harassment and threats against politicians, especially women. Plus, the top boss at Metrolinx is out. Transit advocate Steve Munro looks at his legacy, and where the departure leaves major transit projects in the GTA.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Canada. Erin Lurie and Jasmine Saleh run a clinic to try to help drug users who are pregnant. Plus, Tarin Dhamrait has a unique job: barber to the stars of the NBA. He drops by to talk about how he ended up there... before heading out to take care of the Indiana Pacers.

Cafes, fast food joints, jewelry shops, websites: so many retailers now ask customers for tips. But Christine Birak from CBC's Marketplace looks into how often those tips actually go to employees. Plus, the newly crowned Toronto Sceptres are gearing up for their second season in the PWHL. Goalie Carly Jackson shares the story of what got her into hockey.

Rabia Sohail explains why she's turning her one-bedroom apartment into a meeting place for complete strangers. Also, you may know about the online conspiracy theory around 15-minute cities. The Toronto Star’s David Rider looked into the impact it's having on cities and towns across the GTA.

University of Toronto marketing and psychology professor Sam Maglio looked into how people react to abbreviations and short form, and the results may have you rethinking your texting habits. Plus, culture guru Elamin Abdelmahmoud breaks down the latest chapter in the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and what it means for those of us in the 6ix.