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  • November 15: "The Sequel I Never Expected" & How Canadian Business Titans Turned Canada Into a Military Might During WW2

    November 15: "The Sequel I Never Expected" & How Canadian Business Titans Turned Canada Into a Military Might During WW2
    Nov 15 2025
    November 15: "The Sequel I Never Expected" & How Canadian Business Titans Turned Canada Into a Military Might During WW2 “The sequel I never expected” was Libby Znaimer's diagnosis and treatment for stomach cancer in 2023. It was her third primary cancer. We followed the ups and downs in real time in a documentary that launches on Monday and she chatted with frequent guest host Christine Ross. And It’s a fascinating new take on an important story from our recent past that most of us know nothing about! The “Dollar-a-Year Men” in Canada during the Second World War were business and professional leaders who volunteered their services to the federal government—and turned us into a military powerhouse instrumental in winning the war. Libby talked with author Allan levine.
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    24 min
  • November 22 2025-Which Charities Deserve Your Money & Is Canada Experiencing its Breaking Point?

    November 22 2025-Which Charities Deserve Your Money & Is Canada Experiencing its Breaking Point?
    Nov 2 2025
    November 22 2025-Which Charities Deserve Your Money & Is Canada Experiencing its Breaking Point? It is shaping up as a tough season for charities between the Canada Post strike and slowdowns and the affordability crisis, which means it’s more important than ever to make sure our hard earned donations are wisely used. Charity intelligence is out with its annual lists and ratings of the best and most impactful nonprofits. I talked with Kate Bahen, Managing Director at Charity Intelligence Canada. And Is Canada at the breaking point? Donald Trump may be the biggest threat, but according to a new book by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, other big shifts are putting our country at risk and they worry that our decision makers are not up to the challenge. I sat down with Darrell to talk about "Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk.”
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    22 min
  • October 25 2025- Canada's Tough Choices in the Face of Trump's Tariff War & Can the Royal Family Overcome the Prince Andrew Scandal?

    October 25 2025- Canada's Tough Choices in the Face of Trump's Tariff War & Can the Royal Family Overcome the Prince Andrew Scandal?
    Oct 25 2025
    October 25 2025- Canada's Tough Choices in the Face of Trump's Tariff War & Can the Royal Family Overcome the Prince Andrew Scandal? The New Normal is a term that’s usually used to describe life after a cancer diagnosis - Economist Jeff Rubin used it to describe the impact of the changed world economy - even before Donald Trump took power. He gave me an update on his take on our troubled tariff times. And The publication of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffrre’s posthumous memoir added details to her accusations against Prince Andrew. Last week, he announced he would no longer use his royal titles. But what does that actually mean for the royal family? I asked Royal historian Justin Vovk.
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    24 min
  • September 27 2025 - How Time Changes Impact Our Health & Rethinking the Way Cats Connect With Humans

    September 27 2025 - How Time Changes Impact Our Health & Rethinking the Way Cats Connect With Humans
    Sep 27 2025
    September 27 2025 - How Time Changes Impact Our Health & Rethinking the Way Cats Connect With Humans Just ahead of November 2nd, when we turn back the clocks an hour, there are new health warnings about seasonal time changes. Researchers have found that staying in standard time or daylight saving time is definitely better than switching twice a year. It’s all due to the disruption of our circadian rhythms, our internal clock that regulates things like digestion, hormone release and more. We reached the study’s author Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, a behavioral science professor at Stanford University. And Dogs are man's best friend, but it turns out the stereotype of the domesticated cat is wrong. Despite their reputation as aloof and loners, cats form very strong attachments to their human caregivers in a way that’s similar to human infants and dogs, though they show it in more subtle ways. Just as pet owners depend on their feline friends for comfort, cats see their humans as a source of safety and security. We reached Neuroscientist and Physiotherapist Laura Elin Pigott in the UK who says the new research is rooted in the feel good hormone oxytocin.
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    23 min
  • October 18 2025- Hamas' Reign of Terror in the Gaza Strip & How Does The "Creative Destruction" Theory Work?

    October 18 2025- Hamas' Reign of Terror in the Gaza Strip & How Does The "Creative Destruction" Theory Work?
    Oct 18 2025
    October 18 2025- Hamas' Reign of Terror in the Gaza Strip & How Does The "Creative Destruction" Theory Work? The week began with the hope that the release of hostages and the cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war would lead to lasting peace. But by mid-week, huge tensions surfaced as the terror group tried to reassert itself, failed to deliver the remains of most murdered hostages, and began publicly executing its rivals. I spoke with Professor Gabriel Ben Dor who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa. And This week, Canadian academic Peter Howitt learned that he is sharing a Nobel Prize in economics for his work on “creative destruction” that fuels economic growth. What does that mean and how does it work? I turned to Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal for answers.
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    21 min
  • September 20 2025-How The Michelin Guide Remains Relevant & The Impact of ER Cancer Diagnoses on Patients and Doctors

    September 20 2025-How The Michelin Guide Remains Relevant & The Impact of ER Cancer Diagnoses on Patients and Doctors
    Sep 20 2025
    September 20 2025-How The Michelin Guide Remains Relevant & The Impact of ER Cancer Diagnoses on Patients and Doctors That was just one of the awards announced with great fanfare at the Michelin Guide ceremony earlier this week. It was the fourth time the event was held in Toronto, but the Michelin Guide published its first list of recommended restaurants back in 1900. It is still arguably the most important culinary authority in the world. I asked Food guru Lucy Waverman about the secret of its staying power. And The shortage of family doctors means more and more Canadians are hearing the dreaded words “you have cancer” in Emergency Rooms. Recent research shows that in addition to leading to poorer outcomes for patients - there are consequences for the doctors too. I talked with lead study author Dr. Keerat Grewal
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    21 min
  • August 30 2025-How Parents Deal With Kids Leaving for College or University & Adjusting When They Return

    August 30 2025-How Parents Deal With Kids Leaving for College or University & Adjusting When They Return
    Aug 30 2025
    This weekend is a time of transition for tens of thousands of families with young adult children. Seeing them off to college and university is a milestone that raises mixed emotions like anxiety, sadness and excitement - for both parent and child. I talked to psychologist Sara Dimerman about how to navigate the upheaval. And It’s a trend that can be attributed to the broader economy. But when adult children move back with their parents it can feel like a big step backwards and a big burden for both sides. Psychologist DR. Oren Amitay told me a big part of his practice is dealing with that family strife.
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    24 min
  • August 23 2025-Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Brain Health, and One Man’s Fight Against Antisemitism in Canada

    August 23 2025-Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Brain Health, and One Man’s Fight Against Antisemitism in Canada
    Aug 23 2025
    August 23 2025-Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Brain Health, and One Man’s Fight Against Antisemitism in Canada It’s no surprise that lifestyle improvements like better diet and exercise can improve cognition but what’s the secret sauce to make it stick and get the most out of it? A two year clinical trial called the U.S. Pointer study was designed to find out. I talked to Rebecca Edelmayer, vice president, Scientific Engagement, at the Alzheimer's Association. And He is a hero to Canada’s Jewish community, Warren Kinsella is a Canadian Lawyer, author, and political consultant who has taken up the cause of fighting anti-Semitism with a passion. He told me his outrage began after an encounter with skinheads at a concert back in the day. He says while Skinheads may be a thing of the past, their successors are everywhere.
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    24 min