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Erin Brubacher explains why she started the website 200dollars.ca to encourage Ontarians to donate the $200 cheques they'll be getting from the government. Plus, tow truck wars are heating up again in Toronto. Police Inspector Paul Krawzcyk discusses a new project to crack down on operators who are in the midst of a turf war.

With premiers starting to meet with the incoming U.S. administration, Ontario’s representative in Washington, David Paterson shares some of the conversations he's having right now. Plus, are you facing a crushing credit card bill after the holidays? Financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons has some advice for paying it down.

Retail analyst Bruce Winder on the transformation of malls around the city, with retailers like Ricki's and Cleo shutting down. Plus, Ryan McCue traveled all the way from Scotland, just to see his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs live. The Scottish fan explains where his love of the Leafs comes from.

Nick Clemens moved to Los Angeles to work at the famed Getty Villa Museum -- a site he had to evacuate because of the southern California wildfires. Also, Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti stop by to talk about the new season of the CBC Gem series Wild Cards.

Journalist Michelle Shephard recounts her experience getting to know a convicted terrorist who is trying to turn his life around. Plus, the province is trying to secure the border, but will it work? Security expert Christian Leuprecht weighs in.

Political strategists Ashley Csanady, Marion Nader and Jeff Rutledge weigh in on what to expect from the Liberal, NDP and Conservative parties in a post-Trudeau world.

Riyam Ojaimi is a student who's started a magazine dedicated to astronomy. She tells guest host Ramraajh Sharvendiran where her love of space comes from. Plus, with a new law around gig work coming, rideshare driver George Wedge and lawyer Ryan White explain why many gig workers still want more.

At the start of a year of uncertainty, the political panel looks at how 2025 may shape up in politics.

The new federal housing minister is Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith. He joins the program to talk about his priorities and the future of the Liberal party. Plus, the internationally renowned muralist birdO talks about his latest work in Brampton.

An all-star sports panel reflects on milestones of the year: Diana Matheson, founder of the Northern Super League, which starts play next spring; Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo WNBA team and Tessa Bonhomme, host of the PWHL's podcast 'Jocks in Jills.'

Yvan Baker, the Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre, weighs in on the calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, and whether it would have an impact on the party's chance of winning the next federal election. Plus, hyper-realistic baker April Julian comes in to challenge David and some guests to guess whether her holiday mug is real... or cake.

A new study says the number of family doctors is not keeping up with population growth. Family doctor and researcher Dr. Tara Kiran says many factors contribute to the crisis. If this makes you want to run away and join the circus, then you will want to hear from Torontonian Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Masha Terentieva.

After a bombshell resignation from Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, political strategists Ashley Csanady, Jeff Rutledge and Marion Nader join David to discuss the question on everyone's minds -- will Justin Trudeau step down?

Pamela O'Rourke talks about efforts to get her 64-year-old husband out of prison in the United Arab Emirates, after he was detained for possessing CBD products at the Dubai International Airport. Plus, it's a time of year when you may be looking to make a charitable donation. Financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons has some pointers on what to keep in mind.

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter weighs in on provincial legislation that gives cities more power to clear homeless encampments.

Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his energetic threat to the U.S. But Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative questions whether that will hurt Americans... or Ontarians. The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie gives some perspective on this... and the Ford government's last bill before the Legislature's 10-week break.

Joshua Cockerill, manager at Type Books in the Junction, suggests some of the year's best books in a holiday gift guide.

Paul Carson from the Security Guard Association of Ontario wants to draw attention to the dangers security guards face on the job, after a young guard was killed in Alberta. And Richard Marsella, head of Community Music Schools of Toronto, talks about the difference it will make for his music program in Jane-Finch to get an actual roof over its head.

CAMH's Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam explains why he helped develop de-escalation training for security guards and customer service workers. Plus, CBC's Anya Zoledziowski shares details about a proposed class action lawsuit against landlords using controversial AI rent software.

Gamal Mansour is a PhD candidate at U of T, who researches the Assad regime that he himself fled. Nasim Misrabi came to Canada in 2016. They speak with David about this historic moment in Syria's history, and where the country goes from here.

Kat Cassidy, aka @livingonaloonie, shares some tips for saving money at the grocery store, after a TikTok about a recent haul went viral. Plus, what happens when we run out of space to put all of our garbage? Waste management expert Calvin Lakhan digs into some solutions.

What's in a name? Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo, talks about how the new team name came to be. Plus, Ayami Sato will be the first woman to play professional baseball in Canada, after being signed to the Toronto Maple Leafs Intercountry Baseball League team. She joins David from Japan.

Ontario's Auditor General, Shelly Spence, joins David to talk about her report into the provincial government's Ontario Place redevelopment, opioid strategy, advertising and more. Then, three strategists discuss the fallout from the report and how it will land with Ontarians.

CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis looks at what's fueling a surge in harassment and threats against politicians, especially women. Plus, the top boss at Metrolinx is out. Transit advocate Steve Munro looks at his legacy, and where the departure leaves major transit projects in the GTA.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of maternal death in Canada. Erin Lurie and Jasmine Saleh run a clinic to try to help drug users who are pregnant. Plus, Tarin Dhamrait has a unique job: barber to the stars of the NBA. He drops by to talk about how he ended up there... before heading out to take care of the Indiana Pacers.