London Live with Mike Stubbs

Dr Jonathan Groner, Associate Professor of Surgery at Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about researching capital punishment.

Carter Aarts, an 18-year-old from Ingersoll, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs talk about winning a bronze medal at the 2023 national skills competition in precision machining. Carter talks about the event in Winnipeg, how he found himself competing in this in the first place, and what exactly precision machining is.

London Fire Dept Deputy Chief Matt Hepditch joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the large outdoor burn ban that is currently in effect. This burn ban does not include small backyard fires, but large ones that require a permit, like burning vegetation and large amounts of debris.

Two women from London, Rikki-Lee Featherston and Alexandra Everitt, join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about their program The Lunchbox London, which aims to tackle food insecurity for students in the city. Through donations, the pair provide families with food to send to school so their kids are fueled throughout the day.

Selma Tobah, Mentor for Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Our London Family, the two-year anniversary of the London attack, the events happening to remember the family, and the need to address Islamophobia across Canada.

Scott Luft, an Ontario-based independent data analyst on public policy in the electricity sector, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about whether our power grid is resilient enough to withstand the high electricity demand this summer.

Comedian Tom Green joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his upcoming shows in Sarnia and London, as well as what it was like to be on last one laughing Canada, SNL, and The Oprah Winfrey show. 

East Zorra-Tavistock Mayor Phil Schaefer joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the fatal accident north of Woodstock earlier this week. Mayor Schaefer talks about changes that were already in the works prior to the accident and what the changes hope to prevent in the future.

Fin Pearson-Ross and his mom Kendra Pearson join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his cotton candy business, Fin's Spins, in Grand Bend. Fin started the business last summer and will be open again for his second season this year.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his visit to London today to announce alongside NDP MP for London—Fanshawe Lindsay Mathyssen the party's plans to lower rent, stop renovictions and save affordable homes for Canadians.

Ontario Genomics President and CEO, Dr. Bettina Hamelin joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the new wasteCANcreate program, that is researching how to turn food waste into plastic.

Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, London cyberbullying expert, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Canada needing a change to the cyberbullying laws, as the ones currently in place aren't protecting kids. Dr. Mendes outlines her research that she will be brining to the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences next week.

Daniel Ivans, RATESDOTCA insurance expert, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the 12% increase in insurance rates in Ontario over the past year, and London's 15% increase. Ivans breaks down what caused the jump, and how to shop around for a cheaper rate.

Dr. Alex Summers, Medical Officer of Health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the current recommendations from the MLHU when it comes to COVID-19.

Clark Bryan, Executive Director of The Aeolian, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the ticketing platform Humanitix, a non-profit that takes all those ticketing fees normally attached to your order and uses them for good. The money goes to different charities that help education programs in struggling communities. The Aeolian is the first venue in the Canada to make use of this platform.

London Mayor Josh Morgan joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about winning the bet between him and the Sarnia Mayor in the semi-final round of the OHL playoffs, and what the next bet is between him and the Mayor of Peterborough.

Brendon Samuels, PhD candidate in Biology at Western University, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the dangers of 'native plants' being sold in Ontario and what you should know before you buy and plant this spring and summer.

Dr. Andrew Park was elected as the President of the Ontario Medical Association. The London, Ontario emergency physician joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about adding the role to his already busy schedule, and what he hopes to do in his time as the 142nd President of the OMA.

Moshe Lander, economics professor at Concordia University, joins Mike Stubbs in studio to talk about all things economics - from sports to expanding London.

Dr. Penny MacDonald, Clinician and Lead Investigator at the new Canadian Open Parkinson Network London site, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the opening of the C-OPN, what this means for London, and what the site has to offer.

Dr. Oury Monchi, Director of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about bringing The Canadian Open Parkinson Network to London. Dr. Monchi talks about what exactly it is that we are going to soon have in our city.

Former London Police Chief Murray Faulkner joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to weigh in on Premier Ford's More Boots on the Ground Plan.

Commander Peter Antonew, Deputy Commander of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about some of the obstacles in recruitment right now. Commander Antonew talks about the different recruitment efforts that are in place, and the different avenues people can join the Canadian Armed Forces through.

Dennis Darby, CEO and President of the CME joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to breakdown the economic impact that PSAC strike is bringing in from immigration process, goods export delay.

Deputy Fire Chief Matt Hepditch joins 980 CPFL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what you are and aren't allowed to burn in your backyard as you start your spring lawn clean up. He also outlines and rules and regulations surrounding the Open Air by-law.