This Week: A movement is afoot to defund police, but what does defund really mean? Then, Statscan says food insecurity is on the rise, we’ll take you behind where those numbers actually come from. Plus, Ontario schools to teach financial literacy, this is a great move but let’s add a few more things.
Tag:The Media
EP 150 – Don Cherry, Climate Change, and Medical Malpractice
This Week: Don Cherry has been fired for controversial remarks, but was the firing warranted? Then, 11,000 scientists have signed a declaration claiming a climate emergency, but how carefully was the list vetted? Plus, medical malpractice is on the rise in Canada, didn’t we hear this same story 5 years ago?
EP 137 – Climate Change, Anarchism, and Transit
This Week: Canada has declared a ‘climate emergency’; we’ll explain why this is all Trump’s fault. Then, a US libertarian candidate looks to abolish all government if elected; has this gone too far? Plus, you won’t believe what CBC is teaching your kids.
EP 135 – Scalper Bots, Breathalyzer Tests, and iTunes
This Week: Raptors playoff tickets prices have gone sky high, is this greed or just the market at work? Then, the Ontario government wants to cancel the Beer Store contract, is this a good idea? Plus, Apple iTunes is no more, we pay tribute to this game changing software.
EP 133 – Abortion, Amber Alerts, and Uber
This Week: The federal government will create a list of “approved” media outlets, will this lead to self-censorship? Then, the abortion debate is back in the news, why “my body, my choice” is not a good argument. Plus, how much are you paying for the PM’s lavish food lifestyle?
EP 116 – Election Debates, Ranked Ballots, and Self-Checkout Lanes
This Week: Canada post is being legislated back to work, I have mixed feelings about this. Then, Canada’s debate commission set’s it’s rules, will Maxime Bernier be included? Plus, should internships be paid?
EP 114 – U.S. Midterms, The USMCA, and The Press
This Week: We talk U.S. Midterms and freedom prevailed in a few places. Then, Maxime Bernier’s new party is asking members to sign a non-embarrassment pledge, is this a little heavy handed? Plus, only three weeks in and there are already problems with online cannabis sales.
EP 109 – Price Gouging, Election Campaigns, and Michael Moore
This Week: The Price gougers are out in the wake of hurricane Florence, we’ll explain why price gouging is good. Then, questionable questions being asked of some political candidates, are some topics off limits to those seeking public office? Plus, If an MP crosses the floor, should there be a byelection?
EP 100 – Childcare, Tobacco, and D.B. Cooper
This Week: A new report suggests a severe shortage of childcare spaces in Canada, but the shortage might not be as bad as it seems. Then, UK students complain over 8am start times, newsflash: the REAL world doesn’t start at noon. Plus, how you can get that movie theatre popcorn in your own home.
EP 093 – The Ontario Election, Minimum Wage Policy, and Fake News
This Week: Doug For flip flops again on another issue, does this guy have ANY principals? Then, some Families say minimum-wage changes are cutting jobs for people with disabilities. Plus, the three economic fallacies that just won’t die.