The Morning Show Podcast - June 4th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

The Morning Show Podcast - June 9th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

The federal government is preparing legislation that could ban social media access for children under 16, and we discuss what that could mean for families and online safety. We also look at London's plans to take a tougher approach to invasive species and rat infestations as both issues continue to concern neighbourhoods across the city. Our weekly panel weighs in on a proposed pilot project to provide overnight cleaning in the downtown core and whether new provincial powers to remove councillors from office set the bar too high for accountability. We mark Tax Freedom Day and explore what it says about the taxes Canadians pay each year. Finally, Day 7 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle features Philip Aziz taking on Emma Donoghue and David Suzuki facing Eric Lindros as listeners continue to vote for their favourites.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 8th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Five years after the attack that killed four members of the Afzaal family, Mayor Josh Morgan joins us to discuss how London continues to remember the victims and confront hate in the community. We also continue Day 6 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle with matchups featuring Guy Lombardo versus John Carling and Charley Fox versus Jack Richardson. Andrea Hannen from the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario provides an update on the state of Canada's $10-a-day daycare program, while Andre Cote from Toronto Metropolitan University examines the federal government's AI strategy and what it will take to earn Canadians' trust. We then discuss whether Ontario should follow Quebec's lead as the province moves toward restricting energy drink sales to teens, before wrapping up with a lighter conversation about the age when most people start preferring a good night's sleep over partying until dawn.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 5th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Western University Chief AI Officer Mark Daley joins us to discuss Ottawa's new national artificial intelligence strategy and whether it can help Canada close its AI adoption gap while building public trust in the technology. We also look at London's proposed rat control strategy, which could bring tougher enforcement and new penalties for property owners. Day five of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle features matchups involving John Labatt, Glen Pearson, Jane Roy and Jane Bigelow and David Peterson. Cheri Brandish from Toronto Metropolitan University explains why businesses hoping to capitalize on World Cup excitement need to be mindful of FIFA's strict trademark rules. We also discuss the latest attempt to revive the Zellers brand and take a look at why Tom Holland says he has no interest in hosting Saturday Night Live.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 4th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil the federal government's new strategy for artificial intelligence, aimed at building trust in the technology, supporting workers and strengthening Canada's economy. We also bring you Day 4 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as Christine Nesbitt takes on Loud Luxury and Damian Warner faces Karen Baldwin. Stewart Blair from the Elevate Real Estate Group joins us to discuss signs of renewed strength in the London-area housing market, while Brian Pirvu from CAA South Central Ontario breaks down this year's Worst Roads in Ontario list. We then take a look at London's municipal election race, where 57 candidates have already filed nomination papers, before wrapping up with some of the most ridiculous reasons dispatchers say people have received calls through 911.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 3rd - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D'Mello joins us to discuss Ontario's 21-week summer legislative recess following a spring session that lasted just 30 sitting days. We then look at London city council's decision to move ahead with Wellington Road widening for Bus Rapid Transit despite concerns from a major shopping plaza owner. Kate Kaikkonen from Stoneybrook for Community-First Development explains how neighbourhood groups are becoming more active advocates at city hall and influencing development discussions. Rob Cunningham from the Canadian Cancer Society outlines a new push by health organizations to reduce nicotine use in Canada to less than five per cent by 2045. We wrap up with Day 3 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle featuring Victor Garber versus John and Jesse Davidson, and Maggie Mac Neil taking on Jenny Jones.