Podcast appearances and mentions of Olivia Chow

Guest Host Rob Fai & Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 12 Toronto–St. Paul's discuss: 1 - Ghana fans party at Yonge and Dundas after dramatic World Cup win 2 - Mayor Olivia Chow accuses federally mandated port authority of hiding early plans for Billy Bishop 3 - Sneaky Dee's management optimistic bar will live on despite renewed development plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did they think of the interview between John Tory and Olivia Chow? Recapping the World Cup game. GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentatorJoe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice ChairMatt Cauz - TSN 1050 host Phil Perkins - CP24 reporter Gareth Williams - Border Control Bird Dogs, which is based in Sterling, Ont.

It's a few days out from Toronto's 2026 Walk with Israel, and volunteers and walkers are still sharing their impressions and experiences of participating in the largest Jewish pride event in Canadian history, Sunday's Walk was noteworthy because it had a record turnout of 60,000 people. It required a massive police presence that successfully kept most of the anti-Israel protests farther away than previous editions, with six people arrested. Last year only one person was arrested and charged. Yet this year's Walk also took place just hours after two Canadian synagogues were targeted by hate crimes, and also a few days following Prime Minister Mark Carney's nationally-televised speech acknowledging that antisemitism in Canada has reached levels not seen since the Second World War. As a result, despite the walk being better protected than before, many participants told The CJN they feel less secure than ever living openly as Jews in Canada. Which is why wanted to come show their Jewish pride and solidarity, and also to express anger and frustration at some of Canada's political leaders. Neither Carney nor Toronto's Mayor Olivia Chow attended the walk in person, but activists from Jewish advocacy group Tafsik made sure the politicians' absence was front and centre: they supplied life-sized, cardboard cutouts of both leaders to carry along the parade route. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner shares the sights and sounds she encountered along the route. Related stories: This Sunday's Walk with Israel set attendance records, in The CJN . Why not everyone is comfortable with how Israel is central to large Jewish events and walks: Phoebe Maltz-Bovy opinion in The CJN . After another difficult year, Toronto prepared to walk for Israel again, with tightened police protection, on The CJN's North Star June 5, 2026. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

Jerry opens the show with commentary on how Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s World Cup ticket‑reselling scheme. Next, Jerry turns to new findings from U of T researchers, who have discovered a method of using AI to create more dangerous computer worms. NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jerry to break down what this means. Jerry then shifts to road safety with Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, as rates of motorcycle accidents are up. He then turns to the struggles faced by the Canadian economy.

What does a former city councillor think? Doctor slammed for assessing patient for MAID outside Tim Hortons GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentatorKerry Bowman - Bioethicist at the University of TorontoMark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert

Greg Brady talked about Olivia Chow to run for re-election as Toronto's mayor: ‘There's more to do'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Olivia Chow to run for re-election as Toronto's mayor: ‘There's more to do'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Toronto’s former mayor think of the decision?Bruno Mars kicks off Toronto’s summer concert season with show at Rogers Stadium GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Shana McCalla - founder of Find Ontario's Missing Boys

Mocha admits he's been driving around with an expired license, while Maurie also catches up with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow amid Drake's massive album takeover of the city.  Chloe shares what it was really like going to a NASCAR event with her boyfriend, plus a wild debate on whether you'd commit a crime if you could freeze time, Kevin O'Leary's blunt take on divorce, and vented moments from a frustrated pharmacist dealing with impatient customers

Our panel weighs in. International flight diverted to Montreal after passenger denied entry to U.S. GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Joel Sandaluk - Senior Partner at Mamann Sandaluk LLP ​Immigration Lawyers

Greg Brady talked about Mayor Olivia Chow's comments about Police Chief Demkiw needing to earn back public trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Mayor Olivia Chow's comments about Police Chief Demkiw needing to earn back public trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York and 2026 Toronto Mayoral Candidate about Brad calling out Olivia Chow over road repair schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York and 2026 Toronto Mayoral Candidate about Brad calling out Olivia Chow over road repair schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry opens the show with Toronto’s decision to write off $4.3 million in unpaid debts and fines, raising questions about how the city manages enforcement and whether this sends the wrong message to residents. Brad Bradford is accusing Olivia Chow of running a shadow re‑election campaign on the taxpayer’s dime. Public affairs consultant and NEWSTALK 1010 contributor Bob Richardson joins Jerry to discuss if this fits within campaign rules. Next, Jerry discusses Ontario’s plan to crack down on drug use on public transit and what this says about the broader breakdown of social cohesion. Globe and Mail columnist Robyn Urback joins him to discuss the issue. Toronto is pushing ahead on a $675‑million shelter plan, despite multiple lawsuits challenging the project. So Jerry asks, where should shelters go?

Jerry opens the show by arguing that Mayor Olivia Chow is already campaigning, even though she hasn’t formally entered the mayoral race. Then Jerry recounts a moment from the morning: Francois‑Philippe Champagne stopped by the prep room, and Jerry shares how the encounter unfolded. Next, Jerry digs into new polling questions with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, including whether everyone really needs to fill out the census to get proper numbers. Canada promised FIFA “appropriate” labour‑law exemptions, according to newly surfaced documents. To break down the employment‑law implications, Jerry speaks with Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer at Workly Law.

A wild day around Drake's massive Iceman ice sculpture takes over Toronto, from fans uncovering the hidden album release date to firefighters hosing it down and Mayor Olivia Chow reacting. Canadian Olympic ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier stop by ahead of the Stars on Ice tour. Plus, we try a lightning‑fast tongue‑twister challenge with “Mouth Health.”

Festivals, sporting events and road closures to make travelling around the city more challenging this weekend; Mayor Olivia Chow speaks out on the battle over the operation of Billy Bishop Airport; and, customers line up for hours to try to get their stored tires and rims from a business that shut its doors.

For about a dozen years, the City of Toronto has displayed Israel's flag each spring on a ceremonial courtesy pole to mark the Jewish State's Independence Day. The annual event drew little attention—until the Oct. 7 war reshaped the context and protests have spilled onto local streets ever since. Last fall, a Jewish advocacy group sought to block what would have been the first Palestinian flag raising at Toronto City Hall. The court challenge failed. But the escalating tensions prompted Toronto City Council, including Mayor Olivia Chow, to vote on March 26 to end all foreign flag raisings as of Dec. 1, in hopes of “lowering the temperature.” Chow had previously called the Israeli flag ceremony “divisive.” Toronto now joins other municipalities stepping back from the practice, including Calgary and Mississauga, where a sudden ban adopted on Passover cancelled the planned Israeli flag raising there this week. On this episode of The CJN's North Star, host Ellin Bessner went to what may be Toronto's final Israel flag ceremony—one marked by defiance and sadness, and a surprising absence because for the first time in two years there were no protesters. Related stories Opinion: Are Israeli flag raising in Canada good or bad for the Jewish community, on The CJN's Not In Heaven podcast. Tensions over Palestinian flag raising last November at Toronto City Hall, in The CJN . Check out the list of flags raised at the City of Toronto courtesy flagpole in 2026. Israel was the last one, so far. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

Deb gets answers from a lawyer about campaign laws. Are you happy with Carney’s gas announcement? GUESTS: John Pappas - Partner and Lawyer at Aird & Berlis LLP Tim Hodgson - Federal Energy Minister

Mayoral hopeful Brad Bradford says Olivia Chow is leaving Scarborough behind as he pushed for updates on the Scarborough East LRT plan; the latest incident at an east end waste facility in the past few months is being investigated as arson; Closing arguments resumed today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach.

Sabrina Nanji from the Queens Park Observer is at the party table with Jerry on today's party for two where they break down the top political stories of the day. Jerry then turns to the story of how Ottawa bet big on the world’s largest cricket farm, only to run into two major problems — the “yuck factor” and the price. A new survey shows most Canadians support banning social media for those under 16, but will kids simply find ways around it? The hour closes with a major housing announcement from Mark Carney, Doug Ford, and Olivia Chow: a new provincial–federal partnership will cut development charges in half to reduce taxes and fees on new homes. Jerry speaks with Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage to break down what this means for the housing market.

Greg Brady talked about Ontario's 2026 budget sees deficit hit $13.8B amid looming global instability & Olivia Chow's ICE video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Ontario's 2026 budget sees deficit hit $13.8B amid looming global instability & Olivia Chow's ICE video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you support this move? Olivia Chow says she doesn’t want ICE at the World Cup GUESTS: Stan Cho - Ontario Minister Tourism, Culture, and Gaming Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Greg Brady spoke to Shelley Carroll, Councillor for Ward 17—Don Valley North and Chair of Toronto Police Services Board about ‘Public trust in policing is fundamental:' Olivia Chow, officials react to arrests of several Toronto officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim weighs in on if having kids is always a good idea. Plus – Did that Olivia Chow interview inspire confidence?

(04:50 How did you decided to become Mayor?(24:00) How can we save Little Jamaica(12:15) Mental Health Services instead of police(48:30) Blue Jobs vs Pink Jobs(57:50) Going to Mars and not coming back(1:01:15) So Kayne Apologized again(1:15:40) J Cole dropped a DJ Clue Tape(1:23:40) Juno Nominee list dropped(1:26:35) Daniel Caesar needs to stop doing interview(1:33:00) Is Kai being performative? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Brady & Alejandra Bravo, Councillor for Ward 9—Davenport Chris Moise, Councillor for Ward 13 – Toronto Centre Discuss: 1 - Mayor Olivia Chow is tightening the city's budget. Why she insists that won't hurt renters 2 - Can we fix Toronto's homelessness crisis? This is what it could cost to build a home for every person living in our parks and streets 3 - Ford government moves to pause affordable housing rules for new Toronto buildings 4 - Will John Tory run for Mayor again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman in her 30s is struck and killed by a truck in Etobicoke on Thursday morning; the hunt is on for an 18-year-old suspect in connection to a pair of random stabbing attacks; and, the city unveils its 2026 budget as Mayor Olivia Chow defends her decision to endorse a 2.2 per cent property tax hike.

Greg Brady spoke to Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York and mayoral candidate about Mayor Olivia Chow unveils 2026 Toronto budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Toronto City Councillors: Jamaal Myers for Ward 23 Scarborough North Parthi Kandavel for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest Discuss: 1 - Toronto's new property tax hike and what it means for Olivia Chow's future 2 - TTC wants more money from the city in 2026. Its proposed spending plan for next year is up for debate today 3 -Scarborough residents say they're being left out of transit improvements in the city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cabinet Minister Evan Solomon tells The CJN in a wide-ranging interview how the government is 'highly engaged' in monitoring terrorist threats against Canada's Jewish community. Solomon spent much of last week carrying out his official role as Canada's first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, making funding announcements to support local researchers and entrepreneurs. But on Dec. 14, the rookie politician made a point to tell Canadians about the impact that the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre had on Canada's Jewish community—including himself. Having already spoken to his rabbi and congregants at his synagogue, Holy Blossom Temple in midtown Toronto, he quickly headed downtown to City Hall to film a video of support, inviting Mayor Olivia Chow to join. Days later, he took part in a roundtable discussion with RCMP officials and other Canadian law enforcement agencies, where politicians and Jewish community leaders were briefed about the possibility of a domestic copycat attack. Solomon insists his government is “highly engaged” with what he calls the “unacceptable level” of antisemitic attacks and the “threat level” that's causing fear and anxiety for his community. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, Solomon sits down with host Ellin Bessner to explain what is being done. Related links Evan Solomon was one the two Jewish MPs from Toronto who were appointed to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new government in May 2025, in The CJN . Hear Evan Solomon's (and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's_ message to the Jewish community for Hanukkah, after last week's Australian Bondi Beach massacre, on The CJN's North Star podcast. Learn more about Evan Solomon's election campaign for the Liberals in Toronto Centre, one of the key ridings to watch in April 2025, with a tiny Jewish electorate at 1.4% of the population, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here )

Greg Brady talked to Matt Spoke, Project Ontario about Toronto city council approves Olivia Chow's ‘luxury' land transfer tax hike: ‘They can afford it' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of Sunday's terrorist attack on Australia's Jewish community, Canadian Jews are feeling angry, scared, mournful and defiant, with some seriously considering moving to Israel. As of Sunday night EST, the death toll in New South Whales had risen to 15 victims, including the host of the Bondi Beach candle-lighting event, Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who has deep ties to Toronto and Ottawa. Meanwhile, officials believe up to 60 other festival-goers were wounded, including the rabbi's wife, a mother of five. One of the two shooters was also killed. In Canada, rabbis and Jewish leaders urged their community to push back against terror, show extra pride and make an effort to attend public candle-lighting ceremonies this Hanukkah. But some fear Canada is equally ripe for an attack like Australia's, due to the failure of public officials to stop hate speech and protests on our streets featuring chants like “Globalize the Intifada”. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast with Ellin Bessner, you'll hear what Jewish Canada sounded like while mourning Jews on the other side of the planet. We're joined by Richard Marceau, a senior official with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, who just returned from an antisemitism conference in Australia six days prior to the attack; award-winning Canadian author Sidura Ludwig, who lined up early to buy special sufganiyot at a Thornhill bakery; Sara Lefton of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto; Rabbi Levi Gansburg of Chabad on Bayview, who knew the murdered rabbi; and political leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, Toronto mayor Olivia Chow and cabinet minister Evan Solomon. Related links Read more about how Canadian Jewish leaders and politicians have reacted to the mass terrorist shooting in Australia, in The CJN . Why Australia's prime minister accused Iran of trying to destabilize their country, including by masterminding the arson at the Melbourne synagogue in 2024 and firebombing of a kosher deli, in The CJN.   This Australian Jewish leader said his country and community are ignoring online hate, at their peril, during a visit to Winnipeg in February 2025, in The CJN . Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here )

Greg Brady and Councillors Stephen Holyday, for Ward 2 – Etobicoke Centre & James Pasternak, for Ward 6 York Centre, Discuss: 1 - How Toronto could build more than 20 km of new bike lanes — despite provincial restrictions 2 - Mayor Olivia Chow pitches higher tax on ‘luxury' home sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked about Mayor Olivia Chow pitches higher tax on ‘luxury' home sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the right strategy?Plus – Analysis of today’s Ontario Auditor General report GUEST: Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman - president of the Ontario Medical Association

Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 461 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded November 3rd, 2025.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed Pierre -forty creek and pepsi, then Jameson Ian - Kubota Sake Gavin - crown royal & Diet Pepsi Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News: Manitoba premier says people with child porn should be buried under prisons https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-premier-says-people-with-child-porn-should-be-buried-under-prisons/   Carney asked Ford 'a couple of times' to pull anti-tariff ad, Ont. premier says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carney-asked-ford-to-pull-anti-tariff-ad-9.6964875   Ottawa seeking mass visa cancellation powers to deter fraud from India: internal documents https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mass-cancellation-power-visas-india-bangladesh-9.6956426   Genocide in Gaza': Jewish groups call for Olivia Chow to apologize, resign for anti-Israel remarks https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/genocide-in-gaza-jewish-groups-call-for-olivia-chow-to-apologize-resign-for-anti-israel-remarks   No change to property sale procedures' B.C. gov't says of Richmond homes in Cowichan land ruling https://globalnews.ca/news/11505545/property-sale-procedures-bc-govt-richmond-homes-cowichan-land-ruling/   Homeowner's mortgage renewal denied over First Nations land claim https://www.junonews.com/p/homeowners-mortgage-renewal-denied   Kitigan Zibi files land claim over large swath of western Quebec, including Gatineau Park https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kitigan-zibi-anishinabeg-land-title-case-9.6962873   Musqueam to appeal Cowichan Tribes ruling on Aboriginal title https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/musqueam-appeal-cowichan-tribes-ruling-1.7626973 Outro Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think. Apologies to Rod Giltaca.  We've spent too much time Looking for Andrew.  Haven't had time to compare schedules and make it work…. Remember, "you are a small fringe minority" with "unacceptable views"

Do more cops make you feel safer? Plus – Doug Ford says he will audit ‘left wing radical groups’ GUEST: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter and former homicide detective Brian Karem - American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”

Welcome back to another full episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this raw and unfiltered conversation, your host Stefano sits down with Elliot, fellow Canadian podcaster and host of The Right Call Podcast, who travelled all the way from Montreal to Toronto for this thought-provoking episode.Together, they break down the cultural, political, and economic divide between Canada's two biggest cities — exploring why Toronto has lost its soul, how Montreal still preserves its joie de vivre, and what these contrasts reveal about the future of Canada.Elliot reflects on his time living in Toronto years ago and how dramatically it has changed — from rampant homelessness and violent-crime spikes (up 55%) to a bureaucratic nightmare of housing costs and red tape. He contrasts that with Montreal's deep sense of community and social cohesion, explaining how Toronto's extreme multiculturalism has created a city of isolated tribes rather than a unified people .The two dive into hard-hitting national themes:- the collapse of Canada's housing market,- the immigration surge that's overwhelmed infrastructure,- and the growing voter apathy that's left everyday Canadians feeling unheard.Elliot doesn't hold back in criticizing Olivia Chow's leadership and the Liberal government's mass-immigration policies, arguing that decades of reckless decision-making have left Toronto on the brink. With nearly half of Toronto's population foreign-born and over 56% identifying as minorities, he asks a critical question: Has multiculturalism gone too far to unite the country?They also examine how policy failures at every level — federal, provincial, and municipal — have eroded Canada's middle class, crippled youth opportunity, and divided Canadians into tribal echo chambers.This episode dives deep into:- Why Toronto feels “soulless” compared to Montreal's community energy- How unchecked immigration is overwhelming Canada's systems- The cultural costs of political correctness and identity politics- The reality of corruption, bureaucracy, and government overreach- Why Canadians must re-embrace patriotism, faith, and common senseGrab a casual, lock in, and let's get into it. Host: Stefano (stefo)Instagram: @drstefohttps://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...Guest: Elliot DiagneaultInstagram: @hrh_elliothttps://www.instagram.com/hrh_elliot/?hl=enPodcast: The Right Call PodcastInstagram: ‬https://www.instagram.com/rightcallpodcast/YouTube: ⁠ This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada's best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro & Sponsor 3:10 Meet Elliot 6:20 Toronto First Impr. 9:21 Montreal vs Toronto 12:34 City Vibes & Energy 15:51 Homelessness 19:01 Crime & Safety 22:03 Construction Chaos 25:03 Red Tape & Bureaucracy 28:16 Cost of Living 31:31 Cultural Divide 34:43 Immigration Surge 37:54 Values & Identity 41:06 Leadership & Policy 44:06 Housing Crisis 47:11 Visa Mills 50:11 Youth Unemployment 53:29 Student Protests 57:02 Public Sentiment 1:00:07 Political Corruption 1:03:34 National Pride 1:06:10 Israel & Global Conflicts 1:09:56 Wrap-Up

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.comJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen gives a debrief after returning from Toronto for Game 6 and watching the Jays lose game 7 from the Mothership greenroom. Ben talks about the successes he had in Vancouver and Calgary with a string of sold out shows in both cities. With Toronto's Meridian Hall show coming up, Ben talks about Olivia Chow's involvement in the Blue Jays game 6/7 losses. Ben also teases a new Canadian tour that will be officially announced in the next two weeks.

One year from a pivotal mayoral election, Harrison Lowman speaks to Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor and the first high profile candidate to throw his hat in the ring, about where Canada's largest city has gone wrong, and why he thinks he's the man to replace Olivia Chow, and put it back on the right path. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor  Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Harrison Lowman - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca.

Roz shares the painful story of his grocery store parking lot wipeout, complete with locked cart wheels, flying cider cans, and a dead truck. Maurie gets reactions from fans after the Jays' big win, and even chats with Mayor Olivia Chow about parade plans. Mocha tries to fake staying up for the game, but Roz and Maurie call him out. Plus, the guys roast the Scotiabank Arena's viral elevator fail, and Roz dives into his latest binge of “Task” and “The Godfather.”

On today's episode: George Diamantouros, Manager at Sneaky Dee's, on why the Blue Jays asked his bar to remove a Game 7 sign. Jeffrey Sussman, author of Big Apple Gangsters, on a New York poker ring tied to four mafia families. Panel with David Wills and Stephen Holyday debates: Jays ticket resale markups Toronto's retail theft crisis Free MTA buses vs. TTC priorities Olivia Chow's hiring freeze at City Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Oakley dives deep—literally and figuratively—in this episode. First, he's joined by Chris Fisher, founder of OCEARCH, who reveals the journey of Contender, the largest great white shark ever tagged in the Atlantic. From Florida's coast to the icy waters off Newfoundland, discover what this 1,700-pound predator tells us about shark migration, survival, and why Atlantic Canada—not Cape Cod—is now the real great white capital. Then, psychologist Frank McAndrew of Knox College explains why humans love to be scared, how Halloween triggers our primal instincts, and what makes clowns and haunted houses so unsettling. Finally, David Wills from Media Profile weighs in on Donald Trump's surprise peace-maker momentum, Mark Carney's charm offensive in Washington, and a rare moment of cooperation between Doug Ford and Olivia Chow over Toronto's bike-lane debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 1773rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star city columnist Ed Keenan about the 2026 Toronto election, the love lives of John Tory and Olivia Chow, speed cameras, Ontario Place, the Imperial Pub, bike lanes, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

A new survey finds that a majority of youth in Canada believe that Canada belongs to Indigenous people. Academic Frances Widdowson, a co-author of the True North-published book “Grave Error,” and her team were surrounded, shouted down, and allegedly assaulted by a mob of Indigenous activists. Toronto's dancing mayor, Olivia Chow, has warned that the feds' failure to fund housing for asylum seekers on the taxpayer dime could lead to a two per cent property tax hike for residents. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Walid Tamtam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, August 15th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslims in Congo kill three, set cars ablaze, & abduct others There were two separate attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces, a Muslim terrorist group operating in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports International Christian Concern. The first ambush occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 9 in North Kivu Province.  The Muslims targeted a specific vehicle and abducted its passengers. The second, more deadly attack occurred during the night of Sunday, August 10 in the Ituri Province.  They killed three people, set ablaze several vehicles and houses, and abducted many residents who remain missing. Nearly 10,000 sign petition demanding Toronto mayor end taxpayer funding to homosexual ‘pride' events A petition signed by 10,000 people has been submitted to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow demanding an end to taxpayer funding of homosexual/ transgender “pride” events, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Earlier this month, Gregory Tomchyshyn, the Canadian campaign director for Citizen Go, dropped off a petition to Mayor Chow calling for her government to end its lavish spending of taxpayer dollars on the promotion of sexual perversion, including the “Toronto Pride” parade. For years now, LifeSiteNews has documented the event's crude floats, public nudity, and public displays of sexual exhibitionism. The petition said, “Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto City Council just handed $350,000 in taxpayer money to Pride Toronto, despite the event's history of public nudity and indecent displays in full view of families and children.” According to Canadian Broadasting Corporation News, “Pride Toronto” will see its taxpayer funding hiked by 26 percent since fewer corporations want to promote sexual immorality. Toronto Mayor Chow condemned corporations that pulled funding from the group and suggested not shopping at Home Depot because the corporation is no longer funding the sexually perverted “Pride Toronto.” You can write Mayor Chow a polite 2-sentence email of objection: mayor_chow@toronto.ca. Or send a letter to: Mayor Olivia Chow, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada. Previously, Adidas and Nissan Canada were considered “gold-level” sponsors, a designation given for those who donate at least $150,000 in cash or in-kind contributions. Venezuelan Evangelical Christians march for Jesus Thousands of Evangelical Christians mobilized across Venezuela during the March for Jesus, reports The Christian Post.  The event featured preaching, public worship, biblical reflection, and prayers for Venezuela. According to the Latin Evangelical Alliance, this year's theme was: “Jesus, the nations belong to You.” Social media was filled with images of the march, which was held not only in cities but also in rural towns. Pastor José Piñero, executive director of the Evangelical Council of Venezuela, addressed the crowd in Cumaná with a message in Spanish focused on grace.  I'll translate this 9-sentence clip in a moment. (Piñero speaks in Spanish) Pastor  Piñero said, “We are here because this land cries out for hope. And that hope has a name. And His name is Jesus Christ! (cheers) “Today, we march with purpose, with conviction, with firm love.  We don't march for ideologies. We don't march for human agendas. We don't march for political agendas. We don't march for sectarian agendas.  We come with the eternal Word of God, the Bible.” Proverbs 30:5 says, “Every W ord of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Seventeen percent of Venezuela's population is comprised of Protestants and 71% is Catholic. Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage today about ending Russo-Ukrainian War Anchorage, Alaska Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, an Independent, has announced that the city is “prepared and ready” for President Donald Trump's high-stakes meeting today with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the Russo-Ukrainian War. The meeting is set to be held at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Trump seeks to extend federal D.C. takeover as ‘sanctuary city' policies put on ice In an effort to eradicate violent crime in our nation's capital, President Donald Trump is preparing to ask Congress to extend the 30-day limit on his federal takeover of Washington, D.C. When asked by a reporter Thursday if he intends to seek congressional approval to prolong his federalization of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, the president said this in reply. TRUMP: “Well, if it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress, but we expect to be before Congress very quickly. We think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously.” The president began moving federal law enforcement agents into D.C. late last week, following the vicious beating of a Department of Government Efficiency staffer, 19-year-old Edward Cristine, who intervened in a carjacking to protect the female victim. On August 11th, President Trump officially took federal control of the D.C. police department and quickly mobilized the D.C. National Guard. Between August 7 and the morning of August 13, the federal crackdown yielded 103 arrests on charges ranging from suspected homicide and narcotics to firearm offenses and even illegal immigration. Woman sues Marine who allegedly poisoned her drink with 10 abortion pills And finally, Liana Davis, a Texas woman, has become the latest victim of a disturbing case of the abortion kill pill being used against her, and she's taking her pain to court, reports The Washington Stand. Her lawsuit alleges that Christopher Cooprider, a 34-year-old U.S. Marine, impregnated her and repeatedly pressured her to “get rid” of the baby, despite her firm refusals. According to the federal lawsuit, Davis has accused Cooprider of dissolving at least 10 misoprostol pills into her drink, without her knowledge, at her Corpus Christi home while she was eight weeks pregnant with his child. It only took 30 minutes after drinking the spiked beverage for Davis to start “hemorrhaging and cramping.” She asked for his help, but Cooprider fled the scene and was unreachable.  In a text at 12:30a.m., she wrote, “I am gushing blood. Please hurry.” But he never responded.  Tragically, their baby died. The first half of Proverbs 28:13 describes Christopher Cooprider well. “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.” The wrongful death lawsuit seeks unspecified damages from Cooprider and Aid Access, the company which sold the abortion kill pill to the randy Marine. According to NBC News, “The Corpus Christi Police Department said there are no active investigations involving Cooprider.”  The Marine declined to comment as well. According to a new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, Aid Access shipped 118,000 chemical abortion pill packs into the U.S. between July 2023 and September 2024. On X, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins wrote, “The Trump administration must take action now. 1 in 10 women suffer severe complications from the abortion pill. Traffickers and others use easy drug access to control women and kill unborn children. State laws are being trampled.” If you or a loved one has ingested the Abortion Kill Pill with regret, the baby can be saved during the first couple of days  through a special progesterone protocol.  Visit AbortionPillReversal.com. Or call 877-558-0333. That's 877-558-0333. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 15th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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