The Morning Show Podcast - May 21st - brought to you by 980 CFPL

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.

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

Grant Maltman joins us after Frederick Banting is voted London's most outstanding person in the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle. We preview Canada's Round of 32 World Cup match against South Africa and discuss whether Alphonso Davies will be available. Amber Alpaugh-Bishop explains a new pop-up event connecting Londoners with family doctors and nurse practitioners, while Scott Fortnum highlights the impact of the TVCC Adapted Fitness Centre and Paediatric Regional Outreach Program. We also examine when the Gordie Howe International Bridge could finally open and whether U.S. politics could influence the timeline before wrapping up with everything happening around London this weekend.

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

Canada moves on to the World Cup knockout round despite a loss in its final group stage match as we ask whether a victory over South Africa is within reach. London Hydro CEO Ysni Semsedini explains why copper theft has become a growing safety and financial concern, followed by a look at the last day of school and the education changes Ontario is introducing this fall. Jeremy McCall and Jared Zaifman join the weekly panel to debate whether municipal incumbents are vulnerable this election and whether the province over regulates summer festivals. We wrap up with Day 19 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as Frederick Banting and John Labatt square off in the final vote to determine London's greatest citizen.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 24th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Canada enters its final World Cup group-stage match against Switzerland with a chance to reach the knockout round for the first time while staying on home soil. We then speak with LEDC CEO Kapil Lakhotia about Aeon Cabinetry's $20-million manufacturing investment and the continued growth of London's Innovation Park. Next, we look at how an off-duty London paramedic is being recognized for her actions during the Sherwood Forest Mall crash that injured seven people. Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business joins the show to discuss concerns that higher fuel prices could hurt tourism and small businesses this summer. We also speak with lawyer Erik De Lorenzi about his report arguing Canada Post's challenges go beyond declining mail volumes and rising costs. Finally, Day 18 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle sees listeners decide whether John Labatt or Dr. Earl Plunkett will advance to face Frederick Banting in the championship round.

The Morning Show Panel - June 23rd - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Today's edition of The Morning Show begins with a look at warnings being shared among police services after a Montreal officer was killed while responding to reports of a shooter, and concerns about online content encouraging violence against police. We then turn to downtown London, where a proposed 38-storey residential tower has been given more time despite unresolved questions surrounding the project. Frank Donati from Fanshawe College joins the show to discuss the growing threat posed by lithium-ion battery fires and what consumers need to know to stay safe. We also bring you Day 17 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as Frederick Banting takes on Victor Garber in a Final Four matchup. The show wraps up with John Fyfe-Millar and Ryan Gauss debating the viability of year-round schooling and discussing whether London is likely to see higher performance passenger rail service from the federal government.