Toronto This Weekend

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Akosua Brown, the founder of What's Your Story - Author Services which provides fundamental support to authors who are working on books or looking to be published. Akosua has a storied career in publishing giving her the knowledge and background to properly assist up and coming authors. You can learn more about her work at whatsyourstoryauthorservice...

Daysha Loppie, a contributing journalist to ByBlacks joins Ben Mulroney on the show to discuss her new article for ByBlacks on the importance of preserving culture and history through archive work. They also discuss why diversity is necessary when preserving those histories to ensure that they can be represented and preserved properly. You can read Daysha's article and find more from ByBlacks at b...

Ben Mulroney is joined this weekend by Alice Zhuravel, a writer and diversity advocate in Ukraine. They talk about what life is like on the ground during the war in Ukraine, and the effects this situation has had on people physiologically and emotionally. They also chat about diversity in Ukraine and how their conversations surround diversity are very different than the ones that we have here in N...

This week on Toronto This Weekend Ben Mulroney is joined by Amanda Munday, the Director of New Majority, a non-partisan non-profit organization working exclusively on youth get-out-the-vote and civic engagement. They chat about how the shift in generational prominence will effect voting power and the political landscape of our country. Amanda and Ben also talk about how you encourage youth to enga...

This week on The Spot Ben is joined by Anji Shukla, a co-owner at the Blooming Flower Bar. A local florist located in Cabbagetown! Ben and Anji talk all about the struggles of starting a small family run business, and the community they have been able to build along the way! You can find them online at bloomingflowerbar.com or on Instagram @bloomingflowerbar

Ben is joined this weekend by Tech and media consultant, Mohit Rajhans with ThinkStart.ca. They talk all about the recent lawsuits that have been plaguing social media companies like Meta over allegations of creating the apps in ways that are addictive to children. They also chat about the latest in AI advancements and the race between some of the AI giants. You can learn more about this and the r...

Ben Mulroney is joined this morning by Rebecca Vachon, the Health Program Director at Cardus, to talk about her new study highlighting the shortfalls of pediatric care in Canada and how it needs to improve to properly serve the children who rely on it. You can read more of the study and learn more about Cardus at cardus.ca

This week on Toronto This Weekend Ben Mulroney is joined by the talented Sharon Lewis! Sharon is a Director, Actor, Author, TV Personality, and so much more. Sharon joins Ben to talk about her career spanning everything from documentary films to playing Drake's Mom on Degrassi as well as some fantastic projects she is currently working on right here in the city!

Ben is joined this weekend by Jessica Hill, the Interim Director of The Guelph Wish Fund. Ben and Jessica chat all about the Guelph Wish Fund and the fantastic work it is able to do for children who are living with a significant illness, life-altering injury or a rare and debilitating syndrome.  They have also been in the news recently for a very high profile item that appeared in their auction! Y...

This weekend Ben is joined by Aaref, the  President of the IWA. The Immigrant Writer's association is a ever growing group of writers who contribute stories to a new anthology every year surrounding a different theme related to the immigrant experience! This year their Anthology is called Old Roots, New Shoots which centers around exploring the nuanced narratives of immigrants arriving in Canada,...

This week Ben is joined by Adam Zivo, A journalist with the National Post, to chat about the interview or lack there of that took place between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin. You can read Adam's article at nationalpost.com

Jackee Kasandy, the Founder and CEO of the BEBC Society, joins Ben on the show today to chat about the Black Pitch Contest. This is a contest for Black entrepreneurs with amazing business ideas who are looking for an opportunity for growth and idea acceleration. Along with the monetary prize of $25,000 winners will gain access to the amazing people at BEBC who will come along side them to help the...

Ben shares his thoughts on how the federal government seems to try to garner attention with big headlines but when it comes down the the responsibility of moving that subject forward, they seem to get stuck. They love to "name the dog" but don't want to take it for a walk.

This week on The Spot Ben is joined by the owner of Doc's Green Door Lounge. A new bar that has opened in the Junction. You can check them out at @docsgreendoorlounge on Instagram.

The Black Film Festival is an amazing event that honours the careers, achievements, and films of Black artists and filmmakers from across Canada! Ben is joined this week by Fabienne Colas the Founder of Black Film Fest to talk about all of the things that makes this festival so special. You can learn more about the Black Film Festival at torontoblackfilm.com

This Super Bowl Sunday Ben is joined by Eric Alper, music commenter and publicist, to dig into the history of the Super Bowl Half Time Show! From the marching bands and dance troupes of old to the high flying, pyrotechnic show we get today, we are talking about it all!

Ben is joined this week on the show by Chris Fogarty, Program Manager (Meteorologist) Canadian Hurricane Centre. Recent research has suggested that the current rating system for hurricanes may be in need of an update. Chris breaks down what these Category 6 storms look like and what people need to know if one where to hit Canadian shores.

Ben is joined this week by Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, the Executive Director, The Black North Initiative, to talk about why we celebrate Black History Month and the important strides the Black North Initiative has been able to make in Canadian business and society. If you would like to learn more about The Black North Initiative you can check them out at blacknorth.ca

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Suzie York the Co-Founder of The Better Chocolates and the founder of Love Good Fats. Ben and Suzie chat all about making chocolate health again, the importance of diversity in business and more! You can learn more about The Better Chocolates at thebetterchocolates.com

Ben Mulroney is joined on the show this weekend by ByBlacks Reporter, Imani Walker to talk about the legacy and recognition of Lincoln Alexander. Lincoln Alexander was immortalized in Queen's Park this week with a bronze bust. He is the first Black person to be awarded this honour in all of Canada. You can read more of Imani's article at ByBlacks.com

Ben Mulroney is joined this weekend by Ben Pobjoy, an author and photographer who has been trekking all over the world. Ben Pobjoy completed 242 marathons in 365 days across 70 countries. You can learn more about him and his journeys at benpobjoy.com

Ben Mulroney shares his thoughts on the vocal outcries at a UFC game against the current Prime Minister of Canada. Ben talks why this might be happening and the current pulse of the Canadian people.

Ben Mulroney is joined by Peter Ottensmeyer, Professor Emeritus University of Toronto, about decarbonizing the energy industry and how the key to that might just be nuclear waste. Nuclear waste is often just thrown out, deep into the ground. But what if we could still use it? What if it could provide us with thousands of years and trillions of dollars worth of clean energy? That is what we are her...

Ben Mulroney is joined by Brooke Goldstein Founder and Executive Director of The Lawfare Project an organization that provides pro bono legal representation and financial support to Jewish communities around the world. Ben and Brooke chat about the prevalence of anti-Semitism in our society today, the tribulations faced by Jewish communities around the world, and Jewish empowerment. Brooke also ta...

Maayan Shavit joins Ben on the show to share her family's story, and the topics that we avoid when it comes to wartime hostages. Maayan's cousin Yarden Gat, is released hostage, and Carmel Gat, is still in captivity.