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Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Carney's conversation with Trump at the World Cup Final, the new Gordie Howe Bridge deal, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief, about the new details on MPP Stan Cho's spending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Jon Thompson, Reporter from Ricochet Media, about the wildfires in Canada, where they are burning, and how communities have been affected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best selling author discuss: 1 - Policing the World Cup 2 - Prosecutors appear to drop some charges against Toronto cops, others as most serious allegations in corruption case head to trial 3 - Toronto police identify North York stabbing victim, husband charged with 1st-degree murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Bob Mackin, Journalist with The Breaker News, about the FIFA World Cup, how it was handled in Vancouver, and what he observed from Toronto's host matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the World Cup and its economic benefits as well as how Canada's economy compares to America's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about the FIFA World Cup Final, half time show, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Moshe Lander on why Doug Ford is emphasizing on the criticality of a new pipeline coming to Ontario from Alberta, also touted as the East-West Pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Drex is joined by the hosts of Can't Be Censored Podcast, Travis Dhanraj and Karman Wong. Will Don Lemon actually pursue office? If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/bms Also, on youtube -- https://www.youtube.com/@BenMulroneyShow Follow Ben on Twitter/X at https://x.com/BenMulroney Insta: @benmulroneyshow Twitter: @benmulroneyshow TikTok: @benmulroneyshow Executive Producer: Mike Drolet Reach out to Mike with story ideas or tips at mike.drolet@corusent.com Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Marit Stiles, MPP for Davenport, leader of the Ontario NDP and the leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandal 2 - Ford's office freezes hiring, eliminates positions to cut costs, memo shows 3 - Wildfires threaten Northern Ontario communities as province asks for federal help 4 - Gordie Howe Bridge's net revenue to be ‘modest' in early years, Mark Carney says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with David Antonuzzo, Agency manager at Allstate Canada about Possible link between social media posts and Ontario break-ins has some experts worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Head of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, AKA The Food Professor about Food safety needs an AI upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms 2 - No sharing of Gordie Howe bridge tolls until debt is repaid, Carney says 3 - ‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:' U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Eric Kennedy, Associate Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management at York University about Wildfire smoke persists in Toronto, conditions may improve Friday: Environment Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Fai & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief discuss: 1 - ‘They're paying back the money': Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandal 2 - Ford's office reduces staff costs by $1M following spending criticism 3 - Ford defends Ontario emergency firefighting budget as province asks Ottawa to help with evacuations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt Former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Toronto ranks third-worst in the world for air quality as orange-level warning persists 2 - Trump laying foundation for tough mid-term in November 3 - U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Dr. Greg Evans Professor of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto and Director of the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research, which studies air pollution, airborne particles and their impacts on human health and the environment discuss: 1 - Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection 2 - Jets at Billy Bishop on collision course with health and safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai, Mike Colle Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence & Jon Burnside Former police officer and Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) discuss: 1 - Environment Canada warns of 'very poor' air quality as wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto 2 - Salsa on St. Clair organizers call for accountability in shooting, threaten to pull plug on event 3 - Toronto residents with no air conditioning struggle during extreme heat, as city set to cap indoor temperatures — next year 4 - Should Toronto bars stay open until 6 a.m. to boost the nighttime economy? The city is considering it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Carmi Levy Tech Journalist discuss: 1 - Ontario woman loses $83,000 after watching AI deepfake videos 2 -AI data centres face growing backlash in Ontario communities 3 - No ban against data centre development after Hamilton council votes down bylaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Karen Andrews lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario representing most of the tenants in the case of one of Canada's largest landlords overcharged Toronto tenants on rent increases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Alejandra Ruiz Vargas ACORN Canada President about Activists demand free ‘AC for All' as heat wave hits Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - What does this PMO shuffle tell you about how Carney wants to run his office, especially with Scott Gilmore and Maia Johnson moving into more prominent roles? 2 - Carney promotes key advisers Scott Gilmore, Maia Johnson in PMO shuffle 3 - Carney drops $160,000 on airplane food during one trip 4 - Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Yashika Dhall Associate Lawyer at Benmore Family Law Group about Tom Segura and Christina P. Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Nick Tsergas Registered Nurse, independent health journalist, founder and former editor of canadahealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - Why washing fresh produce ‘doesn't cut it' when it comes to stopping explosive diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite, says Ontario food safety expert 2 - Taco Bell now under investigation over outbreak of parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea,' report says 3 - Sounds During Sleep Can Quietly Erase Memories, New Study Shows 4 - Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily linked to to better mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Alex Nuttall Mayor of Barrie about Plans unveiled for $26M sports stadium in Barrie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Dan McTeague President Canadians for Affordable Energy about Gas prices set to rise across GTA as U.S.-Iran conflict continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Colin D'Mello Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief about Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Chris Rutkowski, Canadian science writer and educator, author of Canada's UFO Secrets: Disclosing Government Files on What Is Happening in Our Skies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with gun offences 2 - Toronto's top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport 3 - TTC employees no longer have to take random drug and alcohol tests, arbitrator says 4 - Cost of storing banned U.S. booze in Ontario reaches $8 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Roba Fai spoke with Grace Peacock, Director of Marketing, Sales & Communications for Canada's Wonderland about Splash Works water park where families can splish, splash and laugh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai, Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby & Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington discuss: 1 - GTA under yellow heat warning, temperatures to peak near 37 C Tuesday, forecast says 2 - Violent coyote attacks leave Whitby parents and pet owners on edge: ‘I have never seen so many' 3 - Touted as ‘Burlington's and perhaps the GTA's most exciting development', the plan would bring nearly 9K homes to King Road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Jack Rozdilsky, Associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University about deadly Toronto festival shooting prompts calls for better security. But that misses the key issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Glenn Kenny, professor at the University of Ottawa and director of the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit about what makes a heat wave especially dangerous beyond just the daytime high temperature? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Keith Warriner, Ontario food safety expert and University of Guelph professor about why washing fresh produce ‘doesn't cut it' when it comes to stopping explosive diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies discuss: 1 - Toronto police identify victims of Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting that left 2 dead, multiple injured 2 - Ontario says naming ministers whose vehicles sped would reveal ‘travel habits' 3 - TTC employees no longer have to take random drug and alcohol tests, arbitrator says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Brad Bradford Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, and Mayoral candidate about the shootings at the Salsa on St. Clair festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Steve Joordens, PhD professor, Psychology, University of Toronto about how Canada's bid to rein in online gambling led to $103B in bets a year, suicides and bankruptcies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Ana Bettencourt Travel LIVE HOST & Content Creator based in Toronto who was at the Salsa festival when gunfire rung out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai, Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best selling author discuss: 1 - 2 dead, 4 injured after ‘exchange of gunfire' in the middle of Toronto street festival 2 - Several injured after exchange of gunfire, stolen rideshare vehicle crashes near Toronto waterfront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Two dead, Four injured after ‘exchange of gunfire' in the middle of Toronto street festival 2 - Several injured after exchange of gunfire, stolen rideshare vehicle crashes near Toronto waterfront 3 - U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1- Canada's unemployment rate ticks down to 6.5% 2 - Canada's June job numbers not enough to move the dial on interest rates, economists say 3 - Canadian savings deteriorate as spending outpaces income: report 4 - Why Canadian millennials may be the least happy to get your wedding invitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Margareta Dovgal, strategic communicator and public policy advocate. She is the Managing Director of the Resource Works Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit about Canada's tumbling dollar is a symptom of Liberal mismanagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - California inks nefarious deal with Canadians to save wine industry from brink of collapse 2 - Why Canada and the U.S. can't agree on opening the Gordie Howe Bridge 3 - City of Toronto contracted out managing the on-again/off-again FIFA fanfest to an outside entity. That outside entity didn't pay their employees for weeks and the City gave a $25 MILLION contract to run this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Eric Duncan, Conservative Party MP (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada about Prime Minister Carney deepens partnership with Saudi Arabia across trade, education, technology, and critical minerals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Arish Shahab, co-founder of Amano who is one of 3 McMaster University students who created hearing aids that could cost $20 a pair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Stephen Laskowski, President Ontario Trucking Association Discuss: 1 - Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam 2 - Ontario Trucking Association wants more enforcement on speed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors at Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario Inc about Headaches landlords deal with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Trevor Fackrell, PGA of Canada, PGA of Ontario Past President & Shawn Brown, from Maryhill, GCC member (Galt Country Club) who each sunk an ace at same hole on same day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices