The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

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.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 22nd - brought to you by 980 CFPL

Today on The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a discussion about the growing cost of replacing aging steam heat systems at major city-owned buildings in London and what it means for taxpayers and future city projects. We then look at concerns surrounding the federal government’s proposed lawful access legislation and warnings about how Canadians’ metadata could be retained and accessed by law enforcement. London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show to talk about a cheating controversy that has rocked Western University and the broader challenge institutions face adapting to AI and online security concerns. We also discuss Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to hold a vote in Alberta on whether to begin the process toward a future separation referendum. CUPE 7575 President Rebecca Avery joins us to talk about a rally planned in London over concerns tied to violence in schools and chronic understaffing. We wrap up with Scott Fortnum from the Children’s Health Foundation discussing a new partnership with VIA Rail that will provide free travel for patients and families, along with the inspiring story of Guinness World Record holder Sarah Marshall.

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

Today on The Morning Show Podcast we began with a look at the massive storm that rolled through the London region Tuesday night and the confirmed tornado southeast of the city, along with discussion about whether this could become a particularly active tornado season in southwestern Ontario. We then spoke with economist Jim Stanford about his new report warning Canadians could face billions in higher costs tied to rising oil prices caused by conflict in the Persian Gulf. Later in the show, we discussed the arrival of generic versions of Ozempic in Canadian pharmacies and what cheaper alternatives could mean for patients using the drug for diabetes or weight loss. The weekly panel with Matt Brown and Nathan Caranci focused on ways London can better support business districts across the city and whether spending one billion dollars to host the World Cup is worth it for Canadian governments. We wrapped up with a conversation about Google changing its search box and user experience for the first time in 25 years.

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

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Brock University associate professor Michael Armstrong explains why Ontario’s decision to remove American alcohol from LCBO shelves during the trade dispute with the United States could now be costing taxpayers millions in storage fees. Animal Justice executive director Camille Labchuk joins the show after Ontario became the first province in Canada to ban invasive medical testing on dogs and cats. We also speak with Michael Wojtak from St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica about a major restoration project planned for the historic downtown landmark. Later, we discuss the strange scene in Atlanta where dozens of empty Waymo vehicles clogged a cul-de-sac and whether Canada is truly ready for driverless cars. We wrap up by remembering Frank Hayden, the Canadian researcher whose work helped launch the Special Olympics movement and changed lives around the world.

The Morning Show Podcast - May 19th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a discussion about how more stores across Ontario were open on Victoria Day for the first time under updated provincial rules and whether that’s actually a positive change. Western University engineering professor Slobodan Simonovic joins the show to talk about flood management and the International Conference on Flood Management taking place in London this week. Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar stop by for the weekly panel where we discuss the long-term future of Canada’s auto sector and whether London can do a better job handling traffic and construction disruptions. We also look at why more commencement speakers are getting booed for bringing up artificial intelligence during graduation speeches. Finally, Devon’s Big Idea focuses on prediction markets and why access to them in Canada should become more restricted, not less.