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Episodes
Will Toronto avoid another snow SNAFU this winter? 13.11.2025 16:13
It took weeks to dig the city out of a series of snowstorms last winter, and many put the blame on City Hall. With another winter on the horizon, Matt Elliott joins to talk about what went wrong before, and whether the issues have been fixed.
Daughter of murdered billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman speaks out 12.11.2025 12:55
Alex Krawcyzk, daughter of murdered billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman, talks about living under the shadow of the unsolved crime, and how she finds solace in continuing her parents' legacy of giving.
Are homes in the GTA becoming... affordable? 30.10.2025 15:02
The condo market has been in freefall for months, and that's created an opportunity for some buyers who never imagined they'd be able to buy a home. But how long will the moment last, and how do we avoid another housing bubble?
Toronto is used to losing. How did the Blue Jays win? 22.10.2025 22:57
After 32 years, the Blue Jays are back in the World Series. What went right? Sports writers Aaron Rose, Veronica Chung and Mike Wilner weigh in.
David's Pick: How Viggo Mortensen ended up performing with hundreds of kids from Toronto and New Brunswick 09.10.2025 11:56
Actor Viggo Mortensen shares what brought him to Toronto to take part in the first-ever Promise of Music festival, including a performance of a symphony based on a children's book.
Crypto ATMs are all around the GTA. And many people using them are victims of fraud 08.10.2025 12:37
CBC Toronto reporter Nicole Brockbank explains how it is that crypto ATMs came to be the main way fraudsters get money from their victims, and how other countries are dealing with it.
'Bail reform' gets thrown around a lot... but this GTA couple believes it could have saved their daughter's life 26.09.2025 11:51
The federal government is looking to make changes to bail in criminal cases, and that's personal for Paul Henderson and Flo Bellman. They open up about why they believe changes to bail could have prevented the death of their daughter five years ago.
Doug Ford thinks speed cameras are a 'tax grab.' His solicitor general explains why 24.09.2025 14:52
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, defends the province's move to ban speed cameras. He also speaks with David about bail reform and Marineland.
Whatever it takes: A Degrassi Documentary 12.09.2025 14:46
Reporter Haydn Watters caught up with two former cast members ahead of the documentary 'Degrassi: Whatever It Takes' TIFF premiere. Plus James Monkman on an immersive exhibit called 'Mekwâc' that imparts ancient stories of the Cree.
David's Pick: Carney's plan to bring small modular reactors to Ontario’s Darlington nuclear power 12.09.2025 8:21
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a list of five "nation building projects" including a plan to bring small modular reactors to Darlington, Ontario. Tech columnist Francis Syms explains what that could look like.
Tackling the misconceptions and stereotypes of sex workers through film 05.09.2025 10:15
Andrea Werhun's memoir largely inspired the Oscar-winning film "Anora". Now one year later, she'll get a starring role on the big screen herself -- in a documentary based on her memoir "Modern Whore."
David's Pick: Is this the right time to buy your first home? 03.09.2025 7:08
Housing prices are falling in major cities across the country. The CBC's Ashley Fraser looks into if now is this the right time for first-time buyers to jump into the market.
What determines genocide? 03.09.2025 18:55
The world's leading genocide scholars' association is calling Israel's action in Gaza a genocide. We'll unpack what that means with Omer Bartov an expert on the subject, who is also a former IDF soldier.
The surprising benefits of the office suck-up 29.08.2025 11:02
Metro Morning's career coach Emily Durham explains how managing up can actually benefit your whole team. Plus, the adults who are gearing up for summer camp in the GTA.
David's Pick: The 'God Father of A.I.' says the technology needs to be built with maternal instinct 22.08.2025 9:32
If you think about artificial intelligence and worry about a world where machines wipe out humans, Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton shares those concerns. But now he says there is one way to protect ourselves: We need to build A.I. to be like a mother.
The tragic death of 8-year-old Javhai Roy 20.08.2025 10:06
Marcell Wilson is an anti-gun violence advocate and a family spokesperson for Javhai Roy's family. David speaks with him about what Javhai Roy's loss has meant for the people who knew him and what it says about gun violence in the GTA.
Businesses in Little Jamaica fear they won't survive the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT 14.08.2025 18:14
As the Eglinton Crosstown opening continues to be delayed, located in thick of construction is the neighbourhood of Little Jamaica. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis speaks to Diana Lalor with the Little Jamaica BIA. Plus, the Toronto artist highlighting the beauty of pigeons.
Can HRifying your relationships really keep them running? 06.08.2025 13:33
The demands of modern life can be demanding. Kim De Laat is an assistant professor of organization and human behaviour at the University of Waterloo. She explains why people are turning to workplace apps and practices to manage their personal lives. Plus, Haydn Watters hangs out with the Boys and Girls Club West Scarborough to hear about their visit with mega superstar The Weeknd.
The future of Old City Hall and the surprising economy of worms 06.08.2025 19:20
Take a step through history at Old City Hall. While the City considers what to do with one of Toronto's architectural jewels, they've reopened it for public visits and weddings. Our reporter Haydn Watters takes a tour and we hear from the first couple to be married there in about 35 years. Plus, worms! Southern Ontario is the worm capital of North America. We dig into this underground economy with...
Fascist Fight Clubs in Hamilton and Niagara 17.07.2025 7:51
The CBC's Eric Szeto speaks to David about his investigation into fascist fight clubs operating in Hamilton and Niagara region.
How A.I. is making waves in the music industry in the GTA and beyond 10.07.2025 12:06
They're a trending. They've got millions of streams. And they don't actually exist. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis explores the A.I. generated music group Velvet Sundown is changing the music industry. She speaks with U of T's Ely Lyonbloom and Toronto musician Skye Wallace about it.
It's all a bunch of sludge: The tactic used by big companies to keep you from cancelling subscriptions 03.07.2025 14:16
Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks with Managing Director of the Canadian SHIELD Institute Vass Bednar about the growing problem of sludge. Plus, producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear sludge stories from Torontonians.
David's Pick: The Grade 5 class behind Niagara Fall's first-ever inclusive car show 27.06.2025 7:23
Cameron Collins is 12-years-old and loves cars. David spoke to him about how his love of cars inspired his classmates to put on an inclusive car show to raise awareness around autism.
The Zamboni-like robot roaming Ontario's shores this summer 25.06.2025 13:43
It's name is BeBot and it's cleaning up Ontario's beaches this summer. David speaks with Melissa Young, CEO of Pollution Probe about it. Plus, Environmental Defence's Karen Wirsig speaks to David about the province's proposal to pull back on some of its recycling program.
David's Pick: Puking, squawking and pooping all over the place. Why the Cormorant is Toronto's most divisive bird 19.06.2025 8:43
Depending who you ask, they are either ruining the ecosystem or restoring it. David speaks to Ontario Nature's Andres Jimenez Monge about Cormorants.
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