The Morning Show Podcast - July 6th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

The Morning Show Podcast - July 6th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Canada's historic FIFA World Cup run comes to an end as we look back at the team's tournament and what's next for Canadian soccer. Mayor Josh Morgan joins us to discuss Saturday's downtown World Cup watch party and the city's latest efforts to encourage more home construction. We break down the Thames Valley District School Board's preliminary budget, which projects a deficit that has more than doubled despite provincial supervision. Public health nurse Laura Dueck from the Middlesex-London Health Unit shares important bike safety tips for children and families heading out this summer. Tech analyst Carmi Levy weighs in on the launch of Gander, Canada's newest social media platform, and whether it has what it takes to compete. We wrap up with a light-hearted wedding season debate, asking whether you'd accept a longer ceremony if it meant you didn't have to bring a wedding gift.

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

Canada's historic World Cup run takes centre stage as we preview the thousands of fans expected to pack Victoria Park for London's official watch party before speaking with London Optimist Sports Centre CEO Tom Partalas about whether Canada's success will inspire more people to play soccer. Producer Juan then shares the story of his frustrating VIA Rail trip to Toronto to watch Portugal take on Croatia before Jordan Smith from London ACORN explains why Ontario's new air conditioning rules may not be as tenant-friendly as they seem. We also speak with Clean Prosperity Vice President of Policy Brendan Frank about the federal government's new nuclear energy strategy, break down how Canada is becoming part of Eurovision and finish with a look at what's happening around London this weekend.

The Morning Show Podcast - July 2nd - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with Mahmood Nanji breaking down what the United States' decision not to renew CUSMA in its current form could mean for Canada and the future of North American trade. We then recap a sweltering Canada Day, the extreme heat across the region and a busy day of player movement in the NHL and NBA. Mayor Josh Morgan joins us to explain why London Transit will be free on Saturday as thousands head downtown for the FIFA World Cup watch party at Victoria Park. We also discuss Ontario's education minister urging parents not to pull children out of school for sports, review several new provincial laws that took effect on Canada Day, and wrap up with Chris Pon from the ALS Society of Canada on the success of this year's Walks to End ALS, how the money raised is being used and the support gaps the organization is working to close.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 30th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Celebrate Canada Day with us as we highlight what's happening around London, preview Canada's Round of 16 World Cup matchup against Morocco and discuss Bo Bichette's emotional return to Toronto. London Fire Deputy Chief Matt Hepditch joins us with important fireworks safety advice ahead of the holiday, followed by our weekly panel with Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar on Canadian pride and whether London's bicentennial has strengthened civic pride. We also look at London Transit's search for new ways to increase ridership after a significant decline this year before wrapping up with a discussion about a Londoner robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup and a family travel story that asks whether you would leave someone behind after they forgot their passport.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 29th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

A dangerous heat wave is settling into London, and we speak with Western University professor James Voogt about staying safe and how cities can reduce the urban heat effect. We celebrate Canada's historic World Cup victory over South Africa to reach the Round of 16 before Fanshawe College's Troy Spicer shares cost-conscious barbecue tips that also support local producers ahead of Canada Day. We also break down the major changes coming to Ontario auto insurance policies and finish with a discussion on whether bars should limit customers to one alcoholic drink every 30 minutes.