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

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.

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.