This Week: Reports of Anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada, but where has the history of racism actually come from? Then, the Canadian Senate passes a grim milestone. Plus, The Ontario Government fazes out it’s FAX machines… just like everyone else did 20 years ago.
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Suicide prevention hotline given green light in US
A new suicide prevention hotline has been approved in the US… but there’s just one small problem
EP 152 – Phone Scams, Climate Change, and Wind Turbines
This Week: The CRTC steps up efforts to combat spoofed calls, will this be successful? Then, the province of Ontario is scrapping the pot retail lottery for a more open system, just how it should have been in the first place. Plus, a Winnipeg mom is demanding a apology from her son’s school after some cruel and unusual punishment, do you agree?
EP 123 – Government Cuts, Cable TV, and Socialism
This Week: People aren’t happy with cuts announced by the Ontario Government, we have the stat that will put a stop to all this nonsense. Then, the CRTC is going after telecom companies, we’ll explain the REAL reason those cable packages are so confusing. Plus, the 5 things Bernie Sanders doesn’t want you to know about socialism.
EP 088 – Affordable Housing, Identity Politics, and Gun Reform
This Week: The federal government wants to declare housing a human right… I’ll tell why it’s not. Then, Ontario’s sunshine list is out… we’ll explain why the $100,000 threshold is still relevant. Plus, is Facebook listening to your conversations?
EP 086 – The Florida Shooting, The Olympics, and Cassette Tapes
This Week: The democrats introduce the assault weapons ban of 2018; let’s be honest, this is pretty much a ban on ALL firearms. Then, some want the CRTC to ban piracy websites; I think the government may have a place here. Plus, nine things you may have missed in last week’s federal budget.
EP 085 – Electoral Reform, Scalper Bots, and Socialism
This Week: Is the federal government backtracking on a major election promise? Some indications point to yes. Then, Ontario is pushing to ban scalper bots, I’ll tell you why this plan won’t work. Plus, is the US election rigged?
EP 081 – US Election Debates, Government Grants to Business, and Media
This Week: You can now order alcohol online from the Ontario Government, but more efficient private sector alternatives have been in place for years. Then, Does Government funding REALLY help small business? Plus, Hilary Clinton is going to raise taxes on the middle class, yup… that’s what she said!
EP 075 – The Orlando Shooting, Electoral Reform, And Trump
This Week: Another mass shooting in America, we’ll shoot down some anti-gun myths. Then the Government shuffles the chairs on their electoral reform committee, but the Liberals STILL have a majority of seats. Plus, Cheri DiNovo will be next leader of the federal NDP, we’ll tell you how we know.
EP 073 – Electoral Reform, TV Regulation, and #PrayForSophie
This Week: The federal government is moving ahead with electoral reform, will they consult with Canadians? Then, the largest annual protest in Ottawa gets zero news coverage, why is this? Plus, the Atlanta Falcons are privatizing their stadium concessions, and the results are fabulous.