Zoomer Week in Review

MAY 30 2026-HOW CANADA'S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM LOST ITS WAY & HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO RETIRE

We often talk about how Canadians are starting to turn against immigration - one of the pillars of our country - not because of bias - but because we have lost control of what used to be a model system. Globe and Mail columnist Tony Keller won the 60K Donner Prize for Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong. Here is our conversation.

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High profile cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney recently announced she will step away from her high-powered job. She says that major life events like losing her father, former PM Brian Mulroney and becoming an empty nester made her re-evaluate her priorities. Those are issues that many of us face, but it can be hard to know when it's the right time to retire. I talked with Robin Chapman, CEO of RGC Executive Coaching & Consulting.

May 9 2026-The Intense, Harsh Glare of Vehicle Headlights & A Fascinating Look at a Medical Device Aimed at Reducing Stroke Risk

It’s a massive shift that is putting many drivers at risk. The intense, harsh glare from the latest LED (light-emitting diode) and laser headlights is a danger to other drivers both because of the brightness and the direction of these lights. Libby talked with Automotive Lighting Consultant Daniel Stern.

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Hamilton Health Sciences researchers are leading a phase 3 clinical trial for a medical device that aims to reduce risk of stroke in patients. For a fascinating look into the study, Libby speaks with Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh, neurologist at Hamilton Health Sciences and one of the trial’s global leader

May 2 2026-Former Toronto Homicide Cop Hank Idsinga's Memoir & The Problem of "Surveillance Pricing"

His new book has already received huge attention because of explosive allegations of anti-Semitism and racism at the highest levels of the Toronto Police Service after 34 years with the force, leading the homicide unit for five of them, Hank idsinga wrote: “The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop” and in its first week, it topped the Canadian non-fiction list at number 4. Here is part of the long, fascinating conversation I had with him.

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We’ve all heard of dynamic or surge pricing - where companies ratchet up our costs when demand is higher. Now they have figured out how to charge each of us the most we would be willing to pay - even if it’s more than the person next to us in the virtual check out line. How does it work, and what if anything can we do about it? I asked technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy.

April 11 2026-The Challenges Facing Caregivers Today & Exploring the "Fat Thermostat" Phenomenon

This week marked National Caregiver Day here in Canada—a time to recognize and honour the millions of people who provide care and support to family members, friends, and loved ones. These are people who often step into the role without training, without pay, and sometimes without even realizing they’ve become caregivers--yet their contributions are absolutely essential to our healthcare system and our communities. And while the role can be deeply meaningful, it can also come with real challenges: burnout, financial strain, and isolation just to name a few. Guest host Jeremy Logan spoke with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, a group dedicated to supporting and empowering caregivers across the province, to learn more about this growing issue.

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Struggling with weight is nothing new. Fads to fight the battle of the bulge come and go, often with lackluster results.Is it really a case of counting calories or mind over matter? Dr. Jason Fung is a nephrologist and best-selling author. In his new book, The Hunger Code: Resetting Your Body's Fat Thermostat in the Age of Ultra-Processed Food, Dr. Fung argues that the real problem behind weight gain isn’t just what we eat—but why we feel hungry in the first place. He explores how ultra-processed foods, hormones like insulin, and our modern eating habits are disrupting the body’s natural appetite controls—what he calls our “fat thermostat.” The result? We’re often stuck in a cycle of constant hunger and weight gain. Dr. Fung tells guest host Jeremy Logan...The Hunger Code… offers a new framework for understanding obesity-not as a failure of willpower, but as a biological system that can be reset.

April 4 2026-Caryma Sa'd On Anti-Israel Demonstrations & Why Canadians Have Seen a Big Drop in Happiness

Unruly and often hateful demonstrations have dominated our streets since october 7. Beforehand, there was another type of aggressive protest from the convoy opposing lockdowns. Caryma Sa'd is a lawyer who has made it her mission to document these protests on video to give us a first hand look at what is actually happening on the ground. She came by our studios for a long chat.

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This week, a landmark ruling in Los Angeles awarded millions of dollars in an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social media. This echoes the results of the 2026 Global happiness Index. The research pointed to a big drop in the happiness of Canadians -especially younger ones - and it pointed to social media as the main reason. I reached one of the report’s authors, Lord Richard Layard, in London.

March 14 2026-Who is Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's New Supreme Leader & Canada's Technology Waste Problem

In his first statement since becoming Iran’s Supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. Before this, the 56-year-old son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has kept a low profile, and never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews. For some insight on what to expect, I talked with Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer, human rights activist and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

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How often do you get rid of older phones, laptops, tablets and other appliances? A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of the electronic devices that Canadians replace are still in working condition, and that creates a vast amount of electronic waste. Cell phones had the shortest average lifespan at around 4½ years, and part of the problem may be the surging number of scams that come through them. I talked with Carmi Levy, Technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario.

March 7 2026-An Israeli's Perspective on the War Against Iran & The Importance of Sleep for your Health

It’s been more than a week since the start of the American-Israeli attack on Iran. Since then, the conflict has intensified and engulfed other countries in the Middle east, and there has been criticism charging a lack of clear objectives and an exit strategy from the US. For the Israeli perspective, I talked with Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa.

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We’ve just shifted our clocks forward to DST, and as a result we’ve lost an hour of sleep. There are consequences to losing just this one hour, which most experts agree is bad for us - it’s usually followed by an uptick in crashes and medical events. And It comes on top of what some experts call a sleep debt. The numbers show that more than 40% of Canadians are sleep deprived, while there’s more and more evidence that sleep is a key to maintaining health. I talked to Dr. Christine Palmay about why sleep is so essential and how to get as much as you need.

February 14 2026-The State of Zoomer Love & Improving Canadian Healthcare

With most people focused on coupling up, this Valentine’s weekend, we thought it is a good time to look in on Zoomer singles. In 2016, approximately 1.4 million Canadians aged 65 and over lived alone, accounting for more than one-quarter (26%) of that demo. The figure that rises sharply with age. By 2021, 42% of people aged 85 and older lived alone. The vast majority are women and a lot of them like it this way. I talked with Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about whether older Canadians are looking for love.

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Dr. Danielle Martin has been chosen to run for the Liberals in the bi-election that will be held in former deputy PM Chrystia Freeland’s old riding. University Rosedale is considered a safe Liberal seat and it is a safe bet Dr. Martin will play a big role in the government healthcare strategy. So here we revisit my 2017 interview on her book "Better Now: Six Big Ideas to Improve Health Care for All Canadians".

February 7 2026-A Fascinating New Study on Longevity & Have You Heard About Men's Sheds?

The latest, fascinating research on longevity is offering some answers in the nature vs nurture debate and--while we have made huge advances in longevity as a society--the prospects for each of us individually is mostly mandated by our genes according to this work and there’s a limit to how much our lifestyles and habits can change it. I spoke with Dr. Stuart Jay Olshansky, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

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We know how important it is to maintain strong social connections as we age. And men often find themselves more isolated after relying on the women in their lives to make that happen. Men’s Sheds is an organization dedicated to providing a place for older men to build friendships and community. I talked with Brian Sawyer, Outreach and Member Services Manager for Men’s Sheds Canada

January 17 2026-Donald Trump's Bid to Control Greenland & The Wealthy Barber Is Back

US President Donald Trump came to power promising to pull back from foreign adventures. But as the new year dawned, he has focused  increasingly on expanding American global power. And his latest bid to control Greenland has thrown the Western alliance into crisis and prompted European nations to send additional troops there. I talked with John Bolton, a former US Ambassador to the UN who served as Trump’s National Security Advisor during his first term in office.

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Zoomers will know our next guest - David Chilton - He is the author of the most successful book in Canadian history - the Wealthy Barber which ultimately sold 2 million copies. He was just 27 when the original edition was first published back in 1989. He simplified financial concepts through his fictional barber and dispensed common sense advice like pay yourself first! Now, he’s back with a revised edition dedicated to a new generation of investors.