This is Toronto

Roberta Pike is the director of Indigenous Wellness at Unity Health Toronto. She tells David about a new wellness centre at St. Mike's that is hoping to help mend the relationship between the healthcare system and Indigenous people in Toronto. Plus, why Marsha Shandur is encouraging people in the city to tap into the childhood joy of parachutes.

It was a normal coffee run -- until Michael Taylor heard the crunch. He reflects with David on the moment he hit a priest with his car and how it changed how he drives.

Colleen Krempulec is a managing partner with Hazelview Properties. She tells David why the company is offering private health care as an incentive to its tenants. Plus, David speaks to Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate, about a bill recently introduced by the province that would remove inspection reports from the public record after three years. 

Renowned scholar Timothy Snyder talks to David about the impact of Donald Trump's populism and what is needed to forge a future beyond the removal of oppression. 

Royson James covered the city for 35 years as a journalist with the Toronto Star. Now, he's been honoured with the Order of Ontario for his work. He talks to David about how the industry has changed.

Stephen Toope is the former vice-chancellor of Cambridge University and current CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He speaks to David about Donald Trump's feud with America's oldest and wealthiest school: Harvard University.

CBC Senior Reporter Thomas Daigle tells us about the fascinating story of a Florida fugitive who was found living in Toronto -- after decades spent on the run from manslaughter charges. Plus, the touchless high tech farm in King City that may have a solution for our reliance on foreign food produce like lettuce.

Pouyan Safapour is president of Devron Developments. He speaks to David about what he thinks Canada is getting wrong about condos and why we should be ditching the pre-sale model.

Moshe Lander is a professor of economics at Concordia University. He unpacks the online anxiety around 'recession indicators.' Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko took to the streets to hear what Torontonians had to say about it.

Senior Reporter Eric Szeto spoke to David about the CBC's exclusive investigation into one of the figures behind Mr. Deepfake -- one of the most visited porn sites on the internet.

There's a new area code in the GTA. David speaks to Laura Cavanaugh, a professor of psychology and behavioral sciences at Seneca Polytechnic, about it. Plus, our producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear what area codes mean to Torontonians.

Adam Weisberg, Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario, responds to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's comments around judges being too "lenient" toward repeat offenders. Also on the podcast: an exhibit celebrating vintage Toronto postcards.

Dennis Pilon, chair of the Department of Politics at York University, says results of the recent federal election calls for the need for electoral reform. Also on the program, former NDP senior staffer and strategist Jordan Leichnitz on what went wrong with the party during the federal election.

Mark Carney delivered a rare fourth term in power for the Liberal Party on Monday night. But the race was considerably tighter than initially expected. The CBC's Catherine Cullen offers insight into what's next for the Federal parties, on the morning after election night.

Five years ago today, Canadian soldiers were urgently deployed in some of the GTA's hardest hit long-term care homes. Places, like Orchard Villa in Pickering. David speaks to Fred Cramer, whose mother died at that facility. And reflects on the anniversary with Samir Sinha, a Geriatrician with Sinai Health and University Health Network. 

After a terrifying incident involving an Uber ride and her young daughter, a GTA woman says Uber customer support refused to contact the driver involved. Police told CBC Toronto they tracked down the driver with no help from the ride-share company. 

The CBC's Farah Nasser tells us how the Israel-Hamas war may be the defining issue for so me voters. Plus, technology expert Francis Syms explains why every word counts in your conversations with artificial intelligence—for the planet and possibly for the future of humankind. 

Extreme morning routines are exploding in popularity on social media. We asked Toronto-based career coach and online content creator Emily Durham for her take on whether they actually lead to productivity. Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko asked Torontonians if they would participate in the trend.

Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks to Treena Orchard, an anthropologist at Western University about an ad campaign on the TTC encouraging Torontonians to talk to strangers -- and why it doesn't seem to be landing with people in one of Canada's loneliest cities. Plus, AFC Toronto player Sarah Rollins talks to Jill about juggling pro soccer and exams.

Matina Stevis-Gridneff is the Canada Bureau Chief for the New York Times. She spoke to us about her investigation into the European firm Therme and how it secured its deal to build a luxury spa at Ontario Place. Plus, the CBC's Farah Nasser sheds light on the growing number of hijacked Facebook groups and how they're being used to influence the way we think.

Mike Deiparine is a senior consultant at SCJ Alliance and he's helping Durham Region pursue the possibility of establishing cable cars a reality. Plus, our business columnist Mark Harrison talks to us about the big money behind the Northern Super League.

Political strategists Jeff Rutletge, Marion Nader and Ashley Csanady share how political leaders are faring on the campaign trail. Plus, Navigator's Jaime Watt explains why the people you surround yourself with matters during an election race.

Andrew Siegwart, president and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, shares why Canadians are planning more staycations, while more Americans might feel unwelcome in Canada. Plus, Brendan Healy, Artistic Director of Canadian Stage, on the importance of including American productions in his theatre lineup despite ongoing political tensions.

How do you win a trade war if you don't know what the other side really wants? Business reporter Peter Armstrong ponders. Plus, what to do as a DIY investor as markets careen? Money columnist Shannon Lee Simmons weighs in.

Jim Jarrell, President and CEO of Guelph-based Linamar, a supplier to car plants across the continent and one of Canada's largest companies, talks tariffs. Plus, Rockcliffe-Smythe basements are deep in smelly sludge again, after another massive storm. They want the city to step up.