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What will take Toronto weeks, should be done in Montreal in a matter of days. Montreal spokesperson Philippe Sabourin explains his city's approach to snow clearing. Plus -- the often discussed, often cancelled idea of high speed rail is back on the table. The project's CEO Martin Imbleau explains why this time will be different.

Jen Patrick, former flight attendant and now program coordinator of flight services at Seneca Polytechnic, breaks down what went into the evacuation of the plane that crash landed at Pearson airport. Then, meet the team behind Ringo -- the engineering contraption that won the 2025 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.

CBC reporter Haydn Watters speaks with people stuck at Pearson airport after Monday's plane crash, and Jill guest host Dempsey tries to get clarity on what happened with aviation experts.

Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner sits down with David Common. All major party leaders have been invited to the studio for interviews ahead of the 2025 provincial election.

Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles sits down with David Common. All major party leaders have been invited to the studio for interviews ahead of the 2025 provincial election.

Ontario Liberal Party leader Bonnie Crombie sits down with David Common. All major party leaders have been invited to the studio for interviews ahead of the 2025 provincial election.

Kathy Tremblay is a two-time Olympian, and the organizer of a race that will see hundreds of runners racing through the PATH in downtown Toronto on Sunday. Plus, film critic Jason Gorber weighs in on the latest chapter of the beloved Paddington film series.

Greg Layson, digital editor for Automotive News Canada, breaks down all the uncertainty in the auto world right now.

John Pasalis, president of Realosophy, explains why some people who signed up for preconstruction condos are now finding the value has dropped, and they're on the hook for the difference. Plus, nearly 30 years after she led efforts to get Black History Month officially recognized in Canada, Jean Augustine reflects on its continued significance.

Swastikas have been drawn, carved and burned into public places in Whitby lately. Mayor Elizabeth Roy talks about the town's response. Plus, with U.S. tariffs looming, researcher Peter Warrian explains the ongoing fight over steel and aluminum.

Nesh Pillay went viral for documenting her memory loss, inspiring a documentary called 50,000 First Dates. She shares her story with David. Plus, with money being one of the main reasons couples split up, financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons has some advice for how to make it work, for richer or poorer.

Petra Schulz co-founded Moms Stop the Harm after her son died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. She weighs in on the government's plan to create a fentanyl czar as part of negotiations with the U.S. Plus: want to get a pet with your partner, but worried about what would happen if you split up? Meet Rebecca Field Jager, the law student who's created the Pup-Nup.

Janice Stein from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy breaks down Canada's response to American tariff threats. Plus, coyote attacks have people in one Toronto neighbourhood scared to walk their dogs. Wildlife expert Dennis Murray explains what we can do about the predators.

A look at the interconnectedness of automotive manufacturing across North America with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Plus: how an interview on CBC Radio turned into an unlikely friendship between a listener and a Ugandan refugee, and led to a major milestone.

Stephen Gougeon lost his wife and son after they contracted food poisoning while staying at a resort in the Dominican Republic. He speaks with David about what happened, and why he's filed a lawsuit against the hotel and tour operator. Then, closer to home, if you head to Wychwood Barns Park, you'll find something unusual: a curling rink. Ice master Geoff Shoesmith explains how it came together.

The convenor of the Canadian Coalition for a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry, Gloria Fung, reacts to the Hogue commission's final report on foreign interference. Plus, Mahjong is becoming more popular among young people. Connor Wan co-founded a Mahjong club called Four Winds.

It's an AI double-header today. Humber Polytechnic's Francis Syms shows the vastly different responses you can get from the DeepSeek AI platform, on issues that involve China. Then, University of Toronto professor Michael Inzlicht wanted to find out who's better at empathic responses: people, or ChatGPT. He explains how AI won the empathy contest.

Paul Bradshaw is the CEO of Inteligex, a Toronto-based startup using stem cells to help people with spinal injuries. Plus, Jason Thorne has just taken over the position of Toronto's Chief Planner. He drops by to talk about some of his priorities.

Scott Hayes from Jewellers Vigilance Canada talks about why we're seeing so many cases of people robbing jewelry stores lately. Plus, better than listening to paint dry -- Emily Grundy from Sherwin Williams explains how colour trends work in interior design.

Investigative reporter Luis Najera tells us about the Jalisco New Generation cartel and what it means for crime. And David Common speaks to Minster of Transport and Trade, Anita Anand about the federal government's plans to deal with tariffs, and how she feels as she leaves politics.

Maureen Leshem's cousin, Romi Gonen, was freed after being held hostage for 15 months. She tells David Common what it was like to find out she was coming home. Plus, after Mike Shoreman was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, he set out to paddleboard across all five Great Lakes. He was recently awarded a King Charles' Coronation Medal.

University of Toronto professor and Vice Provost Kevin O’Neill teaches a course all about happiness. Then: Bill Wiley is leading an investigation into crimes perpetrated by the former Assad regime in Syria. He's the founder and executive director of the Commission for International Justice and Accountability.

Senator Hassan Yussuff joins to talk about his is part in a new Canada-U.S. relations council. Plus -- from staying at home with three kids to racing sailboats around the world, Melodie Schaffer shares her incredible story.

Mirvat Alshrafi grew up in Gaza before moving to Aurora, Ontario. Her family had to flee after their home was bombed. Aharon Brodutch's sister-in-law, and her three children, were taken hostage in the October 7 attack. They share their reactions to a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Political columnist David Moscrop shares his thoughts on the entrants in the Liberal leadership race. Then, Ben Parry was inspired to share knowledge... so much so, that he's started the Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. He's running a series of lectures called the Viaduct Series.