Holidays can be a stressful time to travel, so how can we make it as enjoyable as possible? Travel journalist Caleigh Alleyne joined the Morning Show to talk about it.

It's a way of life for many over the holidays. Buzzing here and there trying to see every family member to celebrate. But it can be a source of stress for many couples. Dr. Jess O'Reilly - sex and relationship expert - stopped by the studio to talk to us about how to navigate traveling with your partner over the holidays.

Everyone likes a good podcast. But is it as easy as it seems to get one started? And what should you know about the medium if you want to get involved? Amanda Cupido, podcaster and author of "Let's Talk Podcasting: the Essential Guide to Doing it Right" joined the morning show to talk about it.

The holidays are a time of giving, but often that comes with a hefty environmental price tag. Can you be environmentally aware while still getting your loved ones gifts they love? Sustainability expert and ENI contributor Michelle Leslie joined The Morning Show to talk about it.

Morning Pod Remember Home Alone? You would think that the parents would keep a close eye on Kevin after that... bring in Home Alone 2. Apparently, the TTC is losing $2.5 million in fares every week, due to faulty Presto machines, also apparently 261 million people ride the bus everyday. Doug Ford didn't do so well at the Ministers Meeting. William Shatner is coming out with a new album called "Shatner Claus", so Alan Cross the host of 'The Ongoing History of new music' interviewed Shatner; and Shatner was not a fan! He ended up blocking Alan Cross and Sean O-Shea, why?! Also, The Little Mermaid's song "Kiss the Girl" was dropped by Princeton singers for being 'too mysognistic'. BiWay is coming back! After 15+ years out of business and new BiWay $10 store will open in Toronto in 2019. A school in Nebraska has put their Principle on administrative leave because she has banned candy canes, Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees and green and red colours! Has this gone too far? Australia's encryption-busting law could impact global privacy and critics call for more transparency for the Quayside project David Shipley, CEO of Beaiceron Security explains both of these topics. Nick Cannon pulled up old homophobic tweets from Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer and Chelsea Handler to clap back at the Kevin Hart issue, what he does not mention is all 3 of these comedians have donated time and/or money to LGBTQ communities. An Irish lady has announced that her and her 300 year old ghost husband have divorced. Canada is a tinderbox or populism in 2019, this country isn't immume to the economic and demographic forces currently dividing the US; Michael Valpy, senior fellow of Massey College and senior fellow in public policy at UofT's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Netflix Canada got headlines this week after it tweeted out a dig at Premier Doug Ford scrapping the most recent sex education curriculum. But should companies really get involved in politics? Brand Heroes Marketing President Mike Leon joined us to talk about it.

In a recent copy of Macleans, Senior Fellow of Massey College Michael Valpy co-authored a column discussing the role populism could play leading up to the 2019 Federal election. Valpy joined the Morning Show to talk about it.

A couple of stories with cybersecurity implications. First, a new encryption law passed in Australia could have a global impact, and second; critics still calling for more transparency in Sidewalk Labs Quayside project. To get his take on these - David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security - joined The Morning Show.

Although the Legislature has recessed for the winter break, a new bill was introduced that could mean businesses would be able to build in the Green Belt, and scraps regulations on things like toxic chemicals, and testing. To break down the details, Allison Smith - Publisher of Queen's Park Today - joined the Morning Show.

Local officials had no idea this was in the works, but it appears that Ottawa has decided to move its military aircraft testing facilities to the nation's capital. What will it mean for Cold Lake? Aviation expert Jock Williams joined the Morning Show to discuss.