The Morning Show Podcast - July 7th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

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

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Kevin McClelland from the Ice Puffins explains why his non-profit girls hockey program in Middlesex Centre is struggling to secure reasonable ice times, we discuss a proposed Old South development that asks whether renters would accept fewer amenities in exchange for lower housing costs, Jeremy McCall joins The Morning Conversation to talk about the issues likely to shape the upcoming municipal election and the federal government's return-to-office mandate, we look at the remarkable story of a student pilot who safely landed a plane after the instructor jumped mid-flight, discuss a man who called 9-1-1 to complain about his hotel room, and wrap up with the bizarre online listing of a bag of air supposedly collected at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

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

The show begins with the apparent collapse of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran as both countries exchange fresh air strikes and tensions escalate. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley then joins us to discuss the possibility of a new all-Canadian oil pipeline linking Alberta and Ontario. We also examine a Republican proposal that would punish Canadian provinces over U.S. alcohol bans and ask what it will take for Americans to better understand Canada's response to tariffs. Morning Show producer Juan Jiminez stops by to explain why he's stepping into the ring for this year's Fight to End Homelessness charity boxing event before we wrap up with the remarkable story of a driver who appeared to be asleep behind the wheel on a busy highway in British Columbia.

The Morning Show Podcast - July 7th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Downtown London's office market is showing encouraging signs of recovery, and we explain what's behind the latest CBRE report. We then speak with Jonathon Bancroft-Snell about the challenges facing local businesses and what needs to happen to strengthen the downtown core. Murray Faulkner and Bob Smith join us for the weekly panel to discuss attracting more people downtown and the future of Canada-U.S. trade. We also look at the federal government's decision to have a German company build Canada's next submarine fleet and the proposal from Ontario and Alberta to pursue a new oil and gas pipeline. We wrap up with the FIFA World Cup after all three host nations were eliminated and ask whether the Donald Trump red card controversy became a distraction for the United States.

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.