This is Toronto

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.

CBC's Visual Investigations Unit has been looking into how fake election ads are trying to lure people into shady investment schemes. Senior technology reporter Nora Young explains the scam. Plus, got a sick kid? Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, paediatric emergency medicine specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children, explains why he wants you to take them to the mall.

An immigration lawyer walks us through what Canadians need to understand before crossing the border in a post-Trump world. Plus a new year-round cricket facility is coming to the cricket capital of Canada. Manmeet Singh, the President of the Lakeshore Cricket League, shares the vision.

Greg Layson has been keeping an eye on the automotive market. He's the Digital and Mobile Editor at Automotive News Canada. Plus, money columnist Shannon Lee Simmons has a new book out for for teens called "Making Bank." 

Harresh Sivamohan runs a chapter of the Silent Reading Book Club, where people get together to read books as a way to combat loneliness. Plus, remember the symbolic photo of a Canada Goose fending off an attack from an eagle? Toronto artist Sarah Blostein was inspired to recreate that image, as an ice sculpture, in Alaska.

Jason Stanley, philosophy professor at Yale University and author of Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future, explains why he's leaving the U.S. to start a new teaching position at the University of Toronto. Plus, did you know you can bring any food you want to a Blue Jays game? Jays fan Lesley Mak joins David at the outset of a new season.

Greg Layson from Automotive News Canada breaks down why the federal government is investigating EV rebate claims by Tesla. And roller derby player Kaitrin Doll explains why their teams have decided to stop competing in the U.S., over fears for players' safety.

Marcus Kolga, founder of DisInfoWatch, has some examples of disinformation people may already have seen around the federal election. Plus, Zahra Ebrahim has a plan to bring a more diverse group of people into real estate development. It's proven very popular already.

Olivia Glauberzon, the founder and CEO of the brand After9, explains why she took her inventory out of The Bay. Plus, find out about a popular Bingo event where the prize is other people's unwanted junk.

Glenn Holmes' wife Wendy was a fan of all things space-related. When she passed away, he searched for the perfect solution to where to spread her ashes - space. Also, David Common speaks with a Citizen Lab reporter about her research linking the OPP to some controversial spyware.

We took the show on the road to Brampton Civic Hospital where host David Common spoke with a paramedic about the challenges and pressures on the job. He also walks over to the emergency room to check in with the medical team on-site.