The Morning Show Podcast - May 20th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

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

Today on The Morning Show Podcast we begin with a look at city hall's decision to move ahead with governance changes aimed at improving its relationship with the London Transit Commission. We then speak with former transit commissioner Jacqueline Madden about a review that recommends keeping London Transit as an arm's-length organization while improving oversight and accountability. Next, Duncan Fulton from Tim Hortons joins us to discuss plans to hire 10,000 local workers and reduce the company's reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker program. After that, Michael Harrison from Fanshawe College shares motorcycle safety advice as riders return to Ontario roads for the season. We also discuss the CFL's new six-year broadcast and streaming agreement and whether fans will embrace additional streaming options. Finally, we reveal the listener-selected wild card entries that will join the field for the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle beginning Monday.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 28th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Today on The Morning Show Podcast we begin by previewing a major committee meeting at London city hall where politicians will discuss the future of the city hall rebuild project, rising Enwave heating replacement costs and a governance review involving the London Transit Commission. We then speak with Patrick Gill from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab about a new report suggesting London is falling behind on trade diversification. After that, Elliot Silverstein from CAA South Central Ontario joins the show to talk about new and increasingly aggressive tactics being used by auto thieves in public places. We also chat with Cody Jansma, CEO of Special Olympics Ontario, as London welcomes more than 1,100 athletes, coaches and educators for the 2026 School Championships. We wrap up with a look at two annual London Canada Day celebrations that are moving ahead this year without fireworks displays.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 27th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Incoming Thames Valley District School Board CEO Kevin Auckland joins the show to discuss taking over the top job and the priorities he plans to focus on as he prepares to lead the board. We then break down a new Canadian Chamber of Commerce report that says London is falling behind when it comes to diversifying trade and reducing economic dependence on the United States. CFIB vice-president Ryan Mallough explains why provinces are running out of time to follow through on promises to loosen restrictions on alcohol sales across Canada and what it means for businesses and consumers. Former London Transit Commission chair Stephanie Marentette weighs in on a new governance review that found major communication and accountability problems between the LTC and city hall. We wrap up with 980 CFPL's contest to determine London's most outstanding person and a look at a new survey showing Canadians plan to cut back on travel this summer.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 26th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Today on The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a discussion about Ontario’s decision to cut funding for House of Hope and why many believe the province needs to do more to address homelessness and supportive housing across Ontario. We then speak with Ward 1 candidate Roger Caranci about supportive housing and the debate surrounding plans to convert the former Bob Hayward YMCA into supportive housing units. Later, Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar join us for the weekly panel where we discuss the future of the London Transit Commission and the potential impact Alberta’s referendum debate could have on national unity in Canada. We wrap up the show with a look at the growing danger of AI voice scams following a frightening incident out of San Francisco.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 25th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Mayor Josh Morgan joins us to discuss the rising cost of replacing steam heating systems at city-owned buildings and concerns raised in a new report examining the relationship between city hall and the London Transit Commission. Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister talks about London’s growing supportive housing needs and the future of the old Bob Hayward YMCA redevelopment project. Western University associate professor Carrie Anne Marshall explains what could happen as the deadline for provincial funding of supervised drug consumption sites, including Carepoint in London, approaches. We also look at a new poll suggesting more Canadians believe the country is heading in the right direction, the confirmation of a second tornado following last week’s major storm in the London region, and 980 CFPL’s bicentennial celebrations including the launch of a contest to determine London’s most outstanding person.