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Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kim Wright, Strategist, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York discussed: U of T gave pro-Palestinian protesters amnesty before camp was packed up Second engineering report on Ontario Science Centre to be released Canada confirms plan to replace...

A delayed flight could mean some unwanted expenses, or even a ruined vacation. But for a pair of veteran NASA astronauts -- it's meant a few extra weeks in space. What was supposed to be a week-long trip to the international space station for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams has quickly stretched into over a month-long stay Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Sharan Kaur, political strategist, about Canada moving ahead with the purchase of new submarines to replace its aging fleet, as it faces mounting pressure at this year’s NATO summit to spend more on the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Norm Di Pasquale (@normsworld), Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All and volunteer with ‘Save  Ontario's Science Centre’, about how repairing the Ontario Science Centre would cost nearly half a billion dollars, according to Premier Doug Ford, who firmly rejected the idea of spending the cash required to reopen the beloved attraction to the public. Lea...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Dr. Lori Burrows, a microbiologist and professor with McMaster University and the Canada research chair in microbe-surface interactions, about several plant-based milks being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to potential Listeria contamination that has resulted in illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: Plan to speed Gardiner construction in the works Toronto wants higher fines for drivers stopped in intersections Bars and restaurants already struggling to order favourites as LCBO strike...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Shannon Terrell, NerdWallet spokesperson and financial expert, about how you can save on your next grocery bill - and why you don't have to cut back on meal portions to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner), Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the LCBO strike - and why Schreiner believes the Ford government is casting doubt on the future of the crown corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ discussed: City hall spends a staggering amount of time talking about housing. Eglinton Crosstown LRT's progress Justin Trudeau and caucus management Federal Green Party to announce new leadership  Doug Ford's family cottage i...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with April Engelberg, lawyer and former Toronto city council candidate, about several local issues, including city hall's obsession with consultation. How many hours do city staff spend on consulting? The number is outrageous - but will it surprise you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Keith Henry, chief operating officer of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, about how Indigenous tourism in Canada is booming - and needs investment to meet the demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, about how Premier Doug Ford's former family cottage turned luxe rental property is available via Airbnb. Where is the cottage located and how much will it cost you to rent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Rocco Mastrangelo, Co-Owner of Cafe Diplomatico on College St. in Toronto’s Little Italy, about the four day street event outside his restaurant in honour of Euro Cup and Copa America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a month ago today when a fire broke out and destoyed the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end. Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Chris Wiebe, Manager of Heritage Policy and Government Relations for the National Trust for Canada, about what measures we need to take to better protect our historic and heritage buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board Trustee, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker discussed: First weekend without access to the LCBO - how did our panelists fare? Did they find their drinks elsewhere? Or did t...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Murray Simser (@murraysimser), CEO of CITIZN, about the new social media platform - and what it promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Reid (@tpareid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about another violent weekend in the city - with many of the crimes committed by teens. What's to blame for the increase in youth violence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with JP Hornick (@JPHornick), President of OPSEU, about the LCBO strike. We're now four days into the LCBO strike - a first of its kind in its more than 100 years of existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Van Soelen, Crisis communications expert with Oyster Group about the LCBO's messaging strategy during this strike and will it be effective & can Joe Biden recover from his failure at last week's Presidential debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate and 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison) & Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi), Founder of More Neighbours Toronto discussed: 1 - Ford's dry summer begins': All LCBO stores closed as workers go on strike  2 - Conservatives spent 20 times as much on ads as Liberals  3 - Waterfront cyclists ca...

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell about how 'Despicable Me 4' is the best one yet - and what a great summer it's turning out to be for sequels and prequels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with David Clement, North American affairs manager with the Consumer Choice Center, about the first ever LCBO strike - and why it's time to rethink Ontario's liquor sales model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Paul Pacelli, host of Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli on WICC 600 AM, ahead of President Joe Biden's first televised interview since last week's disastrous presidential debate. What's at stake for the President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Anesti Danelis (@AnestiDanelis), a Toronto-based comedian about performing his comedy show written by ChatGPT at Toronto Fringe Festival 2024. Since Anesti’s last show at the festival in 2022 when he performed his critically acclaimed show This Show Will Change Your Life, a lot has changed including the growing fear among people including artists a...

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discussed: 1 - Pro-Palestinian protesters leave UofT encampment ahead of court-ordered deadline 2 - LCBO says stock up on your drinks now ahead of Friday’s potential strike 3 - Cost to buy 2 new To...