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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05 38:05

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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…

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Tap into the stories that the GTA is talking about. Hosted by David Common. If you listen to one Toronto podcast, make it this one. From the team that brings you CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.

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Tap into the stories that the GTA is talking about. Hosted by David Common. If you listen to one Toronto podcast, make it this one. From the team that brings you CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.

110 epizódok

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As Premier Doug Ford calls for elected judges, is the move being supported by Ontario's law community? 15:47

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Adam Weisberg, Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario, responds to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's comments around judges being too "lenient" toward repeat offenders. Also on the podcast: an exhibit celebrating vintage Toronto postcards.

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Does strategic voting have a harmful impact on democracy? 22:59

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Dennis Pilon, chair of the Department of Politics at York University, says results of the recent federal election calls for the need for electoral reform. Also on the program, former NDP senior staffer and strategist Jordan Leichnitz on what went wrong with the party during the federal election.

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In the 2025 federal election, were there any real winners? 10:23

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Mark Carney delivered a rare fourth term in power for the Liberal Party on Monday night. But the race was considerably tighter than initially expected. The CBC's Catherine Cullen offers insight into what's next for the Federal parties, on the morning after election night.

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It's been five years since the army was called into Ontario's long-term care homes. What have we learned? 17:08

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Five years ago today, Canadian soldiers were urgently deployed in some of the GTA's hardest hit long-term care homes. Places, like Orchard Villa in Pickering. David speaks to Fred Cramer, whose mother died at that facility. And reflects on the anniversary with Samir Sinha, a Geriatrician with Sinai Health and University Health Network.…

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A GTA mother speaks out after Uber drove away with her 5-year-old in the back seat 9:05

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After a terrifying incident involving an Uber ride and her young daughter, a GTA woman says Uber customer support refused to contact the driver involved. Police told CBC Toronto they tracked down the driver with no help from the ride-share company.

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Why 'please' and 'thank' you might go a long way in the era of artificial intelligence 15:02

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The CBC's Farah Nasser tells us how the Israel-Hamas war may be the defining issue for so me voters. Plus, technology expert Francis Syms explains why every word counts in your conversations with artificial intelligence—for the planet and possibly for the future of humankind.

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Can rubbing a banana peel on your face lead to a more productive day? 13:41

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Extreme morning routines are exploding in popularity on social media. We asked Toronto-based career coach and online content creator Emily Durham for her take on whether they actually lead to productivity. Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko asked Torontonians if they would participate in the trend.

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The controversial TTC campaign encouraging Torontonians to talk to strangers 14:22

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Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks to Treena Orchard, an anthropologist at Western University about an ad campaign on the TTC encouraging Torontonians to talk to strangers -- and why it doesn't seem to be landing with people in one of Canada's loneliest cities. Plus, AFC Toronto player Sarah Rollins talks to Jill about juggling pro soccer and exams.…

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Did Therme misrepresent itself to secure its controversial 95-year lease at Ontario Place? 13:01

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff is the Canada Bureau Chief for the New York Times. She spoke to us about her investigation into the European firm Therme and how it secured its deal to build a luxury spa at Ontario Place. Plus, the CBC's Farah Nasser sheds light on the growing number of hijacked Facebook groups and how they're being used to influence the way we think.…

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Could cable cars be the future of transit in Oshawa and ... beyond? 13:21

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Mike Deiparine is a senior consultant at SCJ Alliance and he's helping Durham Region pursue the possibility of establishing cable cars a reality. Plus, our business columnist Mark Harrison talks to us about the big money behind the Northern Super League.

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The federal election races reaches its midway point. Political strategists weigh in on what could make or break a campaign 25:16

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Political strategists Jeff Rutletge, Marion Nader and Ashley Csanady share how political leaders are faring on the campaign trail. Plus, Navigator's Jaime Watt explains why the people you surround yourself with matters during an election race.

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As summer approaches, here's why political tensions between Canada and U.S. might change vacation travelers 15:18

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Andrew Siegwart, president and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, shares why Canadians are planning more staycations, while more Americans might feel unwelcome in Canada. Plus, Brendan Healy, Artistic Director of Canadian Stage, on the importance of including American productions in his theatre lineup despite ongoing political tensions.…

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What does the U.S want from this global trade fight? Even within the Trump administration, the answer varies 11:57

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How do you win a trade war if you don't know what the other side really wants? Business reporter Peter Armstrong ponders. Plus, what to do as a DIY investor as markets careen? Money columnist Shannon Lee Simmons weighs in.

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Trade tensions a business person's nightmare but an entrepreneur's dream, auto parts CEO says 17:19

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Jim Jarrell, President and CEO of Guelph-based Linamar, a supplier to car plants across the continent and one of Canada's largest companies, talks tariffs. Plus, Rockcliffe-Smythe basements are deep in smelly sludge again, after another massive storm. They want the city to step up.

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Who is behind the shady network scamming people through fake election news ads? 16:19

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CBC's Visual Investigations Unit has been looking into how fake election ads are trying to lure people into shady investment schemes. Senior technology reporter Nora Young explains the scam. Plus, got a sick kid? Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, paediatric emergency medicine specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children, explains why he wants you to take them to the mall.…

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What Canadians need to know about crossing the border 16:42

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An immigration lawyer walks us through what Canadians need to understand before crossing the border in a post-Trump world. Plus a new year-round cricket facility is coming to the cricket capital of Canada. Manmeet Singh, the President of the Lakeshore Cricket League, shares the vision.

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Planning to buy a car in the midst of a trade war? Here's what you need to know 13:33

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Greg Layson has been keeping an eye on the automotive market. He's the Digital and Mobile Editor at Automotive News Canada. Plus, money columnist Shannon Lee Simmons has a new book out for for teens called "Making Bank."

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'Introverts' happy hour': why silent reading clubs are taking off around Toronto 10:27

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Harresh Sivamohan runs a chapter of the Silent Reading Book Club, where people get together to read books as a way to combat loneliness. Plus, remember the symbolic photo of a Canada Goose fending off an attack from an eagle? Toronto artist Sarah Blostein was inspired to recreate that image, as an ice sculpture, in Alaska.…

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Why this renowned academic is leaving the U.S. for UofT 12:54

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Jason Stanley, philosophy professor at Yale University and author of Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future, explains why he's leaving the U.S. to start a new teaching position at the University of Toronto. Plus, did you know you can bring any food you want to a Blue Jays game? Jays fan Lesley Mak joins David at the outset of a new season.…

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Tesla and roller derby: two new fronts in the ongoing dispute with the U.S. 11:55

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Greg Layson from Automotive News Canada breaks down why the federal government is investigating EV rebate claims by Tesla. And roller derby player Kaitrin Doll explains why their teams have decided to stop competing in the U.S., over fears for players' safety.

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Days into the election campaign, have you already been exposed to disinformation? 18:34

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Marcus Kolga, founder of DisInfoWatch, has some examples of disinformation people may already have seen around the federal election. Plus, Zahra Ebrahim has a plan to bring a more diverse group of people into real estate development. It's proven very popular already.

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Why one Toronto designer pulled her products from The Bay's shelves 16:24

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Olivia Glauberzon, the founder and CEO of the brand After9, explains why she took her inventory out of The Bay. Plus, find out about a popular Bingo event where the prize is other people's unwanted junk.

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To Infinity and Beyond: Widower honours wife by blasting her ashes into space 16:37

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Glenn Holmes' wife Wendy was a fan of all things space-related. When she passed away, he searched for the perfect solution to where to spread her ashes - space. Also, David Common speaks with a Citizen Lab reporter about her research linking the OPP to some controversial spyware.

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A day in the life of Brampton Civic Hospital 13:17

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We took the show on the road to Brampton Civic Hospital where host David Common spoke with a paramedic about the challenges and pressures on the job. He also walks over to the emergency room to check in with the medical team on-site.

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Bats are returning to the skies. Here's why that's a good thing 12:28

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With bats coming out of hibernation and migrating back to the GTA, the Toronto Zoo's Toby Thorne explains why they're a welcome sight... if you can even see them. Plus, Toronto researcher Sandy Steffen joins us live from some of the roughest seas in the world: the Drake Passage, on her way back from the Antarctic.…

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It's been five years since pandemic lockdowns. Are you still working from home? 16:35

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Giles Gherson from the Toronto Region Board of Trade reflects on the impact pandemic lockdowns are still having on businesses. Then, the DMZ's Abdullah Snobar shares some optimism on what this period of tension with the U.S. could mean for local startups.

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Why newcomer groups are already feeling the impact of federal cuts 16:35

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The federal government cut immigration targets, and along with that, reduced funding for newcomer services. Dwayne O'Connor from the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto explains what that means for people who have already moved to Canada. Plus, film critic Jason Gorber gives his take on the new film Novocaine.…

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The government's own experts say removing bike lanes may not improve traffic 16:36

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Jack Hauen, reporter for The Trillium, breaks down government documents around the plan to rip out bike lanes in Toronto. Plus, if you can believe it -- it's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Bioethicist Kerry Bowman and former Peel Region Medical Officer of Health Lawrence Loh reflect on the legacy of the decisions made during the pandemic.…

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Maybe you can't win a trade war, but you can fight anyway 18:39

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Rahim Maloo, the managing director of Conquest Steel, shares why he's staying put in Canada despite losing American clients amid steel and aluminum tariffs. Then, economist Jeff Rubin weighs in on the Premier's diplomatic efforts with Washington.

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Five years since the global pandemic, are we ready for the next health crisis? 16:22

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Dr. Fahad Razak, the former Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, discusses what has changed, and what hasn't, since the WHO declared COVID a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Plus, there's a lot of talk about taxing energy, but how would it actually work? Tom Timmins leads the energy practice for Gowling WLG.…

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