London Live with Mike Stubbs

A London woman is set to tie the knot in early October, but before she does, her friends wanted to celebrate by throwing her a very interesting bachelorette party. Maid of Honour, Kelly Gil, joins Mike Stubbs to explain why you may have seen a group of women in formal attire running around Old South after 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

The Western University student walkout against gender-based sexual violence has gained the support of Western University’s faculty association. The walkout is set to happen on Friday, September 17 at 12 p.m. at UC Hill at Western. The event is in response to social media reports that female students living in on-campus housing were drugged and that some were sexually assaulted this past weekend. N...

With just days to go before the federal election, officials with Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services say whoever is elected must preserve the seasonal agricultural workers program "which connects growers experiencing labour shortages with international workers on a seasonal basis," and ensures "consumers to continue buying fresh, local foods." Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricult...

Bruce Winder is an author and retail analyst. He joins Mike on London Live to talk about this latest announcement from Amazon, and what it means for employees. 

It’s a worrying time for students at Western University, in the wake of reports of sexual violence in student residencies, the same week classes resume for the fall semester. The University has not provided details about the alleged incident but said it is “investigating reports from this weekend.” Various posts on social media have alleged that several female students were drugged and several wer...

With the return to school and in-class learning after the Labour Day long Weekend, Mike Stubbs is joined by the Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board Mark Fisher to talk about how it's going. 

Wes Robinson joined Mike Stubbs on The Morning Show to talk about the decision by Western University to require faculty, staff and students to be fully vaccinated in 2021-22.

On this July 29th edition of the London Live Podcast: Ribfest is back. To talk about the road taken to get here, and what we can expect from its awaited return is the President of the London Ribfest, Doug Hillier. Afterwards, Natascha Wesch of EliteMindPerformance.com discusses the mental health impact on Olympic athletes. Finally, we speak with Arash Madani of Sportsnet of the excitement around b...

On this July 27th edition of the London Live podcast: Is it "possum" or "opossum?" Regardless, Brian Salt joins us to explain their importance in our environment. Afterwards Jay Goldberg, interim Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins us to discuss the economic and financial impact of COVID-19 on our country. Finally, Maggie MacNeil's mother Susan McNair joins us to share her...

On this July 26th edition of the London Live Podcast: As things are reopening and events can go on, we are on the Road to Rock the Park. Joining us to tell us about this path is Brad Jones of the Jones Entertainment group. Afterwards we're joined by Sara Mai Chitty, an Anishinaabekwe storyteller, educator and member of Alderville First Nation and Curriculum & Pedagogy Advisor with Western Universi...

On this July 23rd edition of the London Live Podcast: As things reopen, Canadians are apprehensive about having to return to work and wear proper clothing, among other things. Joining us to talk about Canadian opinion on the return to work is Wayne Berger, CEO of Americans for IWG. Afterwards Jeremy Smith tells us about an interesting cannabis-infused food petition. Finally, we're joined by the pa...

On this July 21st edition of the London Live podcast: Dr. Jane Thornton is a Western professor and former Olympic athlete. She joins Mike on London Live to discuss the impact the Games have on the athletes. Afterwards we talk about the Seattle Kraken expansion draft with The Score writer John Matisz. Finally, Dr. Alex Summers of the MLHU updates us on the vaccine situation in the region. 

On this July 19th edition of the London Live Podcast: Gus Ayim is the father of Miranda Ayim, an Olympian, and flagbearer for Canada at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. He talks about his daughter, and how it makes him feel as a father. Afterwards we're joined by Dr. David L. Kelly, professor of Economics at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, joins us to discus water as a market commodit...

On this July 14 edition of the London Live Podcast: The proof of vaccination discussion is becoming more and more common. Joining us to get some insights is Elisha Dacey, Senior Digital Producer with Global News Winnipeg and 680 CJOB. Afterwards we are joined by Dr. Allison Meek to discuss the Anti-Vaxx movement and vaccine hesitancy. Finally, Dr. Kibret Mequanint joins us to talk about an incredi...

On this July 13th edition of the London Live Podcast: Dorotea Gucciardo is a part of the GLIA Project. She joins Mike on London Live to discuss the amazing things that the project are doing. Afterwards Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Tax Payers Association joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding political attack ads. Finally, Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet talks tennis and the Olympics. 

On this July 12th edition of the London Live Podcast: Mike discusses this year's upcoming MS Bike even with MS Ambassador Andrea Dowding. Afterwards we discuss whether or not it's time for Ontario to update its flag with Mano Majumdar. Finally, we have our weekly privacy and data chat with Dr. Thomas Cooke. 

On this June 24th edition of the London Live Podcast: Dr. Crystal Fraser, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion and The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, and part of The Reconciliation Action Group, joins Mike to talk about the history and issues that have been in Canada's Indigenous communities. Afterwards, Londoner and world champion swimmer...

On this June 22nd edition of the London Live Podcast: Craig Cooper is the director of Housing Stability Services with the City of London. He joins us to talk about homelessness, and what systems are in place in London to help with it. After, we're joined by Sabrina Nanji, Queen's Park Observer for our Queen's Park updates. Finally, Professor Amanda Gryzb with Western University and Surviving Memor...

On this June 21st edition of the London Live Podcast: Amanda Kennedy is an Indigenous Woman Innovator and founder of 2 social enterprises. She joins Mike to talk about her experiences as an Indigenous woman, and her experiences growing up in London. Afterwards we're joined by Leena Minifie, CEO of Stories First to talk about the importance of diverse voices in media. Finally, Dr. Thomas Cooke join...

On this June 18th edition of the London Live Podcast: Team Canada is back in the World Para Ice Hockey Championships. To talk about the sport and the importance is Tyler McGregor. Afterwards Morris Dalla Costa shares with us some of his favourite stories from major soccer championships. Finally, we're joined by Theresa Carrier to tell us about this year's One Run event. 

On this June 17th edition of the London Live Podcast: Mike is first joined by Dr. Donald Vinh of McGill University to talk about what the world could look like if enough people got their second doses, and what it would take to get there. Afterwards we're joined by Magda Byma, director of Science Up First, to talk about the difficulties surrounding information dissemination. Finally, Global News Re...

On this June 16th edition of the London Live Podcast: Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis joins Mike to tell us about the recent announcement of East London's newest facilities opening. Afterwards we check in on the mental health of Canadians with Beth Mitchell, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Middlesex Branch. Finally, Kyle Norrington of Labatt Breweries tells us how they're fighting ag...

On this June 15th edition of the London Live Podcast: With the Euro 2021 soccer tournament underway, we're joined by Greg Brady of Global News 640 to discuss how it's going. Afterwards we're joined by Leilani Farha, global director of the The Shift to discus the rise of housing and rent prices, and how it's impacting the economy. Finally, we get the incredible story of a man who got the name Costc...

On this June 14th edition of the London Live Podcast: We first speak Dr. Kevin Nadal, an author, activist, comedian, and professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice about Microaggressions. What they are and what we can do about them. Afterwards Dave Laing of Powerhouse Brewing tells us how they did after the first weekend of reopening. Finally, Mike goes over the upcoming Habs...