The Morning Show Podcast - June 15th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

The Morning Show Podcast - June 15th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

We begin with the latest developments following the Sherwood Forest Mall crash, where charges are expected after a vehicle drove through a brick wall. Mayor Josh Morgan then joins the show to discuss London's proposed downtown master plan and the closure of the Carepoint supervised consumption site. Next, Peggy O'Neil explains a proposed national food strategy aimed at improving access to fresh Canadian-grown food while lowering costs for consumers. We also speak with Ayona Jaswal about The Kindness and Smile Zone and her efforts to support children in hospital. Later, we look at the fallout from New York Knicks fans rioting after the team's first NBA championship since 1973 and discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' historic Stanley Cup victory. We wrap up with Day 11 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle featuring John Labatt versus Jane Bigelow and Guy Lombardo versus Charley Fox as the second round continues.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 12th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

The Morning Show begins with Sean Murray from Tourism London discussing how the city is embracing the excitement of the World Cup and welcoming visitors and fans. We then look at a new downtown master plan that could shape the future of London's core over the next decade. Jennifer Dunn from the London Abused Women's Centre joins the program to discuss the launch of a new Mobile Residential Support Program aimed at bringing services directly to women who need them. Later, London Hydro CEO Ysni Semsedini shares insights from discussions in Ottawa about Canada's National Electricity Strategy and the growing problem of copper theft. We wrap up with Day 10 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as Victor Garber faces Jenny Jones and Loud Luxury takes on Damian Warner in the second round of voting.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 11th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a look at Donald Trump's comments that he is not interested in renewing the CUSMA trade agreement and what that could mean for Canada's economy. Next, Western University professor and Canada Research Chair Emma Duerden joins us to discuss the federal government's proposed legislation aimed at restricting children's access to social media and regulating artificial intelligence chatbots. We then speak with Oxford County Pride Committee president Tera Russell-Curtis about recent Pride flag vandalism incidents in Norwich and the positive events taking place throughout Pride Month. Our weekly panel with John Fyfe-Millar and Nathan Caranci examines both the uncertainty surrounding CUSMA and the growing excitement around the FIFA World Cup. We wrap up with Day 9 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as the second round begins with Frederick Banting facing John Robarts and Dr. Peter Fowler taking on Charles Saunders.

The Morning Show Podcast - June 10th - brought to you by 980 CFPL

A controversial 299-unit apartment proposal in north London has been rejected after strong opposition from nearby residents. We then speak with Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman about her effort to convince the province to restore third-party appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Next, Sarah Imrie from White Oaks Mall discusses the arrival of Footlab, an interactive soccer training and entertainment facility linked to Cristiano Ronaldo that will open in part of the former Hudson's Bay space. We also chat with Fanshawe College horticulture technician Pam Cook about invasive species and how residents can identify plants and animals that threaten local ecosystems. Later, we examine allegations that a former Air Canada captain flew hundreds of flights using fraudulent licensing documents during a lengthy aviation career. Finally, Day 8 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle features Dr. Earl Plunkett versus Garth Hudson and Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir against Richard Harrison as listeners continue voting for the most influential figures in London's history.

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

The federal government is preparing legislation that could ban social media access for children under 16, and we discuss what that could mean for families and online safety. We also look at London's plans to take a tougher approach to invasive species and rat infestations as both issues continue to concern neighbourhoods across the city. Our weekly panel weighs in on a proposed pilot project to provide overnight cleaning in the downtown core and whether new provincial powers to remove councillors from office set the bar too high for accountability. We mark Tax Freedom Day and explore what it says about the taxes Canadians pay each year. Finally, Day 7 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle features Philip Aziz taking on Emma Donoghue and David Suzuki facing Eric Lindros as listeners continue to vote for their favourites.