NOW and NEXT

Here are **robust show notes** for this episode of **Now and Next**, using **only information from the provided transcript**. --- ## Now and Next — Episode Show Notes **Host:** Dave Trafford **Guests:** Bob Reid, Anne-Marie Aikins, Lindsay Broadhead This episode of *Now and Next* brings the C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) back together for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, political tone...

THIS WEEK ON NOW AND NEXT RADIO DAYS! I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO.   We covered municipal, provincial, and federal politics as well as couples hooking up to save on rent! Toronto mayor’s 2026 budget keeps 2.2% property tax increase Doug Ford touts a fourth term in speech at Tory convention Saturday night Immigration minister says struggling universitie...

This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. We talked about the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler's 10 point game against the Boston Bruins; the international vs domestic implications of Mark Carney's Davos speech; and the "civil war" in Minneapolis  You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Insta...

THIS WEEK ON NOW AND NEXT Retired RCAF Major General Scott Clancy discusses the evolving landscape of global security, the implications of American foreign policy, and Canada's role in the new world order. He emphasizes the complexities surrounding defense spending, military readiness, and the future of NATO amidst geopolitical instability. Clancy argues for the necessity of strong leadership to n...

This week on NOW and NEXT: David Schultz is a professor of politcal science and and a legal expert on the U.S. Constitution. He teaches at  Hamline University in Minnesota AND he's also the Editor in Chief of the Minneapolis Times. He brings a unique perspective to the international and domestic poltics playing out in the United States this week. We dive into the Circus in Davos - from Canadian PM...

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: . I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week:  I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week:  I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here ! For more information go to Dave's website .

Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio. Featured voices in this episode: Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada Ken Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical Society Ric Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft Reco...

We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto. Featured voices in this episode: Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph John Wright, Execu...

Now and Next – June 24, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) In the final episode before a summer break, host Dave Trafford and the NOW AND NEXT C.A.S.T., (Comms And Strategy Team), tackle growing concerns over Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s leadership. The panel digs into the controversy ar...

Now and Next –June 10, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy) Summary: In this episode of Now and Next, host Dave Trafford is joined by our C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) Anne-Marie Aikins, Lindsay Broadhead, and Bob Reid for a dynamic conversation that begins with a reflection on the 3...

Now and Next (May 28, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guest: Scott Clancy, Retired Major General, RCAF Episode Summary: This episode of Now and Next dives deep into the national security implications of King Charles’s historic throne speech, which outlined the Carney government’s legislative agenda. Retired Major General Scott Clancy returns to evaluate whether Canada is finally ready to meet the moment...

Now and Next – May 29, 2025** **Host:** Dave Trafford **Guests:** Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategies), Anne Marie Aikins (AMA Communications) In this wide-ranging roundtable episode, the Now and Next team dives into a pivotal moment in Canadian politics and public leadership. With Mark Carney’s first throne speech and question period as Prime Minister, the...

Now and Next (May 14, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guests:Anne-Marie Aikens (AMA Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy) As the long May weekend approaches, Dave Trafford returns with the Now and Next Comms And Strategy Team (C.A.S.T.) roundtable.  The conversation begins wit the posthumous reinstatement of Pete Rose into MLB Hall of Fame consideration; a Florida Panthers executive’s inflammato...

Now & Next (May 1, 2025) Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Lindsay Broadhead, Anne-Marie Aikins, Bob Reid As the federal election dust settles, Dave Trafford is joined by the NOW and NEXT C.A.S.T (Comms And Strategy Team) to dissect the results, implications, and missed opportunities across Canada’s political landscape. The panel delves into voter behavior shifts, the polarization amplified by socia...

Now & Next – April 16, 2025  Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications) Bob Reid (Broadview Strategy) Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) Episode Summary In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford is joined by communications and strategy veterans Anne-Marie Aikins, Bob Reid, and Lindsay Broadhead to assess the rapidly shifting terrain of the federal electio...

Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, Anne-Marie Aikins Episode Summary: On this special Liberation Day edition of Politically Speaking, Dave Trafford convenes his regular comms and strategy roundtable—Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, and Anne-Marie Aikins—to dissect Canada's precarious position in the wake of mounting trade tensions and looming U.S. tariffs. Against the backdrop of...

Here's the latest from POLITICALLY SPEAKING. We're three days into the federal election campaign in Canada and the latest polling aggregators have seat modelling suggesting Mark Carney's Liberals are in a position to win a strong majority. But hey! It's early yet. One thing we do know is it's shaping up to be a very close race between the Liberals and the Conservatives. Veteran pollster John Wrigh...

Welcome to this edition of POLITICALLY SPEAKING! John Wright and Dave Trafford break down the election call in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set April 28, 2025 as Election Day in Canada. AND...Donald Trump and his trade tariffs are THE BALLOT QUESTION. Who can handle Trump? Who can manage the cultural and economic angst of Canadians? You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube...

This week on Now and Next: It's THE C.A.S.T. - our Comms and Strategy Team: Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, and Anne Marie Aikins. "Elbows Up!" isn't just a cute slogan, it's a posture Canadians are assuming on a number of levels knowing tough times are coming thanks to the stupid antics of the useful idiot and his White House minions. Also, Olivia Chow rings the right bell banning US companies from...

It's my bi-weekly visit to Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto! Sitting in on the Roundtable with Paven Bratch, Rowena Santos and host John Moore. Lots of Trump and tariff talk: Trump says he respects Doug Ford as the premier heads to Washington DC (copy below) https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/donald-trump-calls-doug-ford-a-very-strong-man-as-premier-continues-u-s-media/art...