Podcast appearances and mentions of Tasha Kheiriddin

Jerry opens the show by talking about the man who has been accused of opening fire on thieves stealing his car in Vaughan. Tasha Kheiriddin weighs in on the situation at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts with the TDSB transferring a beloved principal. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city should repair buildings if landlords don't. Plus - Chow would be re-elected if a vote were held now.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government are charting a new course after a surprise election win, but his cabinet choices and decision not to table a budget have raised questions. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to discuss the key challenges ahead, Carney's cabinet, and what the lack of a budget means for Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney barely has had little time to find his seat in Ottawa's post-election, and today he's face-to-face with US President Donald Trump.It's the first big test for the new Prime Minister as he promised to be tough on Trump in face of sweeping tariffs and annexation threats.Brian Lilley, Chief Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun and Tasha Kheiriddin, Canadian Public Affairs Commentator to discuss this meeting and the state of play here in Canada post-elections…

The big election surprise was that Conservatives can do so well and still lose. Leader Pierre Poilievre created a new Tory coalition, sweeping up working-class NDPers and anti-establishment People's Party voters, as Brian discusses with Tasha Kheiriddin and Stuart Thomson from Postmedia's Political Hack newsletter. But Poilievre now needs even more to beat the Liberals — which means building bridges with moderate conservatives he's shunned. That likely includes people in the laptop class, like those in Carleton who voted him out of his long-held seat, and provincial Tories (even the antagonistic Doug Ford). The panel also considers who'll lead the NDP now; why President Donald Trump's warming to Mark Carney; and whether Carney will ever get warm with the West. (Recorded May 2, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre's Conservative party, with the campaign's momentum and tightening polls, could yet declare victory in the federal election. But the party infighting that started early in the campaign already has some sniffing around a potential leadership change, as the Political Hack newsletter's Tasha Kheiriddin and Stuart Thomson discuss with Brian this week. Our 2025 election panel also gets into the surprises that could come with last-minute voters, the curious advertising blitzes of the two front runners in the race's dying days, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney's exorbitant platform promises and his growing smugness about his standing. They also consider the new, likely power status of the Bloc Québécois, should either party need the separatists to sustain a minority. (Recorded April 25, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who said what to whom in the infamous Carney/Trump phone call? Our panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman have some thoughts!

If there's anyone other than U.S. President Donald Trump who can take credit for helping the Liberals try to hang onto power, it's NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. After years protecting the Liberal government from falling in the House, Singh spent last week's debates inexplicably assisting Liberal Leader Mark Carney, as Brian discusses with Tasha Kheiriddin and Stuart Thomson from the Political Hack newsletter. They consider whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's performance moved the needle enough to overtake this new Liberal-NDP alliance in the federal election, and the difference voter turnout will make. They also get into other interesting developments, from Poilievre's advocacy for the notwithstanding clause to Carney's curious defence of tax avoidance and the disgraced gun buyback. (Recorded April 18, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest questions about his support from China and his corporate tax dodging have had Mark Carney stumbling and snapping at reporters, even suspending his campaign to seek refuge in the image-friendly prime minister's office. But the bigger question is whether he can avoid fumbling his front-runner status in the last two weeks of the campaign, as Brian discusses in our weekly election panel with Tasha Kheiriddin and Stuart Thomson from Postmedia's Political Hack newsletter. They also consider whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign will finally get the boost it needs with the coming leaders' debates after weeks of struggling against U.S. President Donald Trump's intrusions and irksome infighting conservative infighting. (Recorded April 11, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are happening in the election campaigns behind the headlines that may reveal a different version of what's showing up in the polls. Stuart Thomson and Tasha Kheiriddin, the team behind Political Hack, Postmedia's politics insider newsletter, join Brian to talk about some of the challenges inside Liberal Leader Mark Carney's campaign, which Stuart travelled with this week. Brian and Stuart discuss the fragility of a Liberal polling lead that relies on President Donald Trump's seemingly softening tariff attack, while Stuart talks vulnerabilities in Carney's campaigning abilities. And Tasha and Brian consider the supporters who might not be counted in surveys, and could be Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's secret weapon. (Recorded April 4, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are “luxury beliefs” dividing the have and the have not voters? Polling guru Darrell Bricker and our pod panel  - Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain what's at stake.

In any other election the kind of poll numbers Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are putting up would be cause for celebration. And their campaign so far has been perfectly executed, as Stuart Thomson and Tasha Kheiriddin from Postmedia's Political Hack newsletter discuss with Brian this week. Meanwhile Liberal Leader Mark Carney has stumbled and underwhelmed. But the dynamics of this race in the first week played entirely to the Liberals' sole advantage and they're dominating the polls. So far Conservatives have mostly stuck to their main pre-Donald Trump message of affordability and change. On our Election 2025 panel this week, Tasha, Stuart and Brian hash out whether Conservatives should pivot or stay focused, while waiting (and hoping) for a shift in voters' thinking. (Recorded March 28, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unprecedented effort to bridge Canada's linguistic divide, Ontario's two public broadcasters, TVO Media Education Group (TVO) and TFO, present a joint bilingual special aimed at bringing together the country's anglophone and francophone communities. Inspired by Hugh MacLennan's iconic novel "Two Solitudes," which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, this bold initiative promises a unique experience in Canada's media landscape. Hosted by TVO's Steve Paikin and TFO's Sandra Padovani. WIth guests: Tasha Kheiriddin, national political columnist for Postmedia, commentator in both anglophone and francophone media, and speaker; Yann Martel, philosopher and francophone who writes in English, best known for his award-winning novel, "Life of Pi;" Stéphanie Chouinard, political science associate professor at the Royal Military College of Kingston. She does research in the fields of language rights, minority and Indigenous rights, and law and politics; Serge Dupuis, expert in the social, political, and intellectual history of francophone minorities in North America and associate member of the Chaire pour le développement de la culture d'expression française en Amérique du Nord (CEFAN) at Université Laval.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry is back, and opens the show by talking about Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership election, then takes your calls. Jon Burnside joins the show to discuss the limited crews that can fix the many potholes in the city. Then, Tasha Kheiriddin weighs in on how the Conservatives are gearing up to go up against a new Liberal leader.

Was the rare mineral deal doomed from the start? What was the motive behind the Zelenskyy-Trump showdown? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain.

Tariffs are in effect and causing those in the steel and aluminum industry to pivot and adapt to this new tax on imported goods to the United States. Tasha Kheiriddin, national PostMedia political columnist, sees this as a warning sign of all the risks U.S. President Donald Trump poses to Canada. She discusses those concerns with Evan.

Stormy seas ahead, as Canada and the U.S. prepare to lock horns. We get three different takes (plus dozens in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power) on the implications of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, and the Canadian counter-offensive announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Don't miss Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy near the end of the episode, as we recap the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic, where an incredible crew of players, sponsors, and volunteers came together in wild winter weather to raise $30,000 for charity!  4:50 | Is Canada the next Ukraine? Political commentator Tasha Kheiriddin gets into it.  TASHA'S SUBSTACK: https://tashakheiriddin.substack.com/p/is-canada-the-next-ukraine 33:00 | Former Harper cabinet minister and longtime diplomat Chris Alexander gives us his take on Trudeau's response to Trump's tariffs, and Canada's evolving role in Ukraine.  FOLLOW CHRIS ON X: https://x.com/calxandr 1:00:30 | Athabasca University political scientist Dr. Mark Crawford wonders what a one-month pause on tariffs in Mexico might mean for Canada.  CHECK OUT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY: https://www.athabascau.ca/ 1:35:00 | WHAT A WEEKEND. $30,000 raised for charity in -25C temperatures at the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic presented by Molson Canadian! Ryan and Johnny recap a wonderful day in St. Albert.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Jerry disputes "Canada is not for sale." Then, the TDSB has spent tens of millions of dollars putting school staff on paid leave, Mark Mendelson weighs in on the investigative process. Then, Tasha Kheiriddin discusses how Trump's tariffs could divide Canada.

It's a lousy time for the federal government to flounder. As Donald Trump's inauguration date approaches, the Liberal Party's kicking off a leadership race as opposition leaders call for an election. What does Justin Trudeau's resignation mean for his party, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, and you? 3:35 | Timothy Caulfield gives us his perspective on Justin Trudeau's tenure as Prime Minister, Meta cancelling fact checks on Facebook and Instagram, and his new book The Certainty Illusion.  CHECK OUT TIM'S BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451/the-certainty-illusion-by-timothy-caulfield/9780735245884 41:40 | What's next for Canada in the wake of Justin Trudeau's resignation? Conservative pundit Tasha Kheiriddin, former NDP staffer Julien Newman, and political strategist Sharan Kaur tell us what they're expecting.  TASHA'S SUBSTACK: https://tashakheiriddin.substack.com/p/the-trudeau-circus-cannot-go-on TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Greg Brady focused in on Justin Trudeau blamed everyone and fired back at Chrystia Freeland with his resignation announcement. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, National political columnist for the National Post and a writer for G-Zero Media, doesn't mince words and says Trudeau threw other Liberals under the bus. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail discusses her piece in the Globe: Justin Trudeau resigned too late. There is no salvaging the Liberal Party now. Lastly, Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park bureau. We talk Trudeau and also Premier Doug Ford, who is worried about Canada lacking a strong national leader to stand up to President elect Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Tasha Kheiriddin, National political columnist for National Post and a Writer for G-Zero Media  about Justin Trudeau's resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Tasha Kheiriddin, National political columnist for National Post and a Writer for G-Zero Media  about Justin Trudeau's resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tasha Kheiriddin is a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack. She joined Andrew Carter to discuss Justin Trudeau's recent resignation announcement.

Joining Andrew on the Morning Show were political insider Tom Mulcair, the National Post's Tasha Kheiriddin, CTV Political contributor Evan Solomon, entertainment reporter John Moore, the Globe and Mail's Rob Carrick and ScotiaMcLeod's Arnie Zwaig.

Greg Brady focused in on Justin Trudeau blamed everyone and fired back at Chrystia Freeland with his resignation announcement. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, National political columnist for the National Post and a writer for G-Zero Media, doesn't mince words and says Trudeau threw other Liberals under the bus. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail discusses her piece in the Globe: Justin Trudeau resigned too late. There is no salvaging the Liberal Party now. Lastly, Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park bureau. We talk Trudeau and also Premier Doug Ford, who is worried about Canada lacking a strong national leader to stand up to President elect Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Trudeau procédera à un remaniement ministériel majeur vendredi à 11h30, dans un contexte où son leadership vacille depuis le départ fracassant de sa ministre vedette, Chrystia Freeland. Selon les informations de TVA Nouvelles, au moins 10 élus libéraux seront affectés par ce remaniement. Entrevue avec Tasha Kheiriddin, chroniqueuse et analyste politique. Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Remaniement ministériel à Ottawa : à quoi s’attendre? | Un premier temps des Fêtes démasqué ! | Mary-Sophie Harvey, fière de ses accomplissements | Consommons-nous trop d’alcool? Dans cet épisode intégral du 20 décembre, en entrevue : Tasha Kheiriddin, chroniqueuse et analyste politique. Dr Luc Boileau, directeur national de la santé publique du Québec. Mary-Sophie Harvey, nageuse canadienne originaire de Trois-Rivières. Dre Alexandra Desnoyers, oncologue médical à l'hôpital Charles Le Moyne. Lyne Chevrefils, nutritionniste au Centre ÉPIC Mélissa Malboeuf, auteure, conférencière, éditrice Nathalie, fondatrice d’Ensobre ta vie Doc Boucher. Une production QUB Décembre 2024 Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Alex Leger, Trudie Mason, Dr. Marie Gdalevitch, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Tasha Kheiriddin, Pattie Lovett-Reid

What does Chrystia Freeland's shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ENCAMPMENT TUNNELS, SHELTER DISPUTES, AND CONGESTION WOES Libby was joined by Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth and Anthony Perruzza, City Councillor Humber River- Black Creek. Hamilton's discovery of 6-foot tunnels tapping into the electrical grid highlights alarming trends seen in impoverished areas worldwide. Meanwhile, Toronto's controversial shelter policies, criticized for anti-Black racism, spark a public clash. Reports also warn of worsening congestion and unanswered questions about Uber licensing. POSTAL STRIKE NEARS FOUR WEEKS: WHAT'S THE ENDGAME FOR CANADA POST? Libby was joined by Jim Bookbinder, Professor in the Department of Management Sciences, University of Waterloo and Christina Santini, Director of national affairs CFIB. As the postal strike enters its fourth week, experts say even a swift resolution won't ensure Christmas delivery. With tensions rising, the question remains: Will this crisis mark the end of Canada Post or its union? The future of both looks uncertain. TRUDEAU'S TRUMP VISIT FACES BACKLASH; U.S. MURDER SUSPECT GAINS UNEXPECTED SUPPORT Libby was joined by John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Activist, Political Consultant, President of Bradgate Research Group and Tasha Kheiriddin,A Canadian public affairs commentator, consultant, lawyer, policy analyst and writer. Also Guest Host of Fight Back with Libby Znaimer. Trudeau's visit to Trump, once seen as a diplomatic success, is now facing backlash as critics accuse him of “kissing the ring.” Meanwhile, in the U.S., murder suspect Luigi Mangione, a wealthy anti-capitalist, is being unexpectedly lionized despite his brutal crime.

Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to weigh in on the Government's response to Syrian refugees. Then, the TikTok Traffic Cop answers your traffic questions. Plus, does Ottawa need to rethink border policies?

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: DONALD TRUMP IS PICKING HIS CABINET & BONNIE CROMBIE PROPOSES A TAX CUTTING PLAN Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Perez, Principal at Peres Strategies and a Liberal strategist as well as Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. This is the first time we speak to our Recovering Politicians panel about the outcome of U.S. Presidential election which Donald Trump won, and he is already making some high profile nominations. Closer to home, Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie makes an announcement. A VIGIL FOR TERRORIST YAHYA SINWAR IS BEING PROMOTED IN MISSISSAUGA  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Tasha Kheiriddin and Tristin Hopper, columnists with the National Post. There's a lot of concern that a "vigil" for the late Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar--the architect of the October 7th Massacre-- is going to be held later this month at Mississauga's Celebration Square. In a statement on X, Mayor Parrish said "No organization exists. No vigil is planned.", but it's being promoted online by a group called Defenders 4 Human Rights. HOW A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COULD SHAPE CANADA'S AUTO SECTOR Libby Znaimer is joined by Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association. How is Canada's auto sector preparing for the next Trump administration? Flavio explains.

Elias Makos begins the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face mounting pressure from his caucus this week to step down from the leadership of the Liberal party A new statistics Canada report shows that Canada's income inequality has risen to the highest level ever recorded A new survey finds that only around 1 in 5 childless adults say they'll have children A Canadian drink company is receiving threats and harassment after actor Simu Liu raised cultural appropriation questions against them

Greg Brady focused in on a myriad of local issues....Delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT....the future of the Billy Bishop Island Airport....and the way police may have mishandled a complaint from an alleged Frank Stronach victim. Greg spoke with Shelley Carroll, the Councillor for Ward 17, Don Valley North about this and a few other issues. Next, Greg spoke about the Toronto Police Services meeting and hate speech, in our society. There is an growing amount of hate crimes against member of our community and what can be done to reduce it. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, Writer with Post Media and Author of "The Right Path". She's here to talk about her assertion that the government has propagated a false moral equivalence between antisemitism and Islamophobia. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, he's a Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News. Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour are the hottest tickets on the planet. And scammers are cashing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Israel continues its assault on Hezbollah and the terrorist organization's leaders with the IDF saying today it killed another high-ranking Hezbollah official, the day after Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of multiple commanders, including the leader Hassan Nasrallah. Guest: Noah Slepkov. Chief Technology Officer, The Jewish People Policy Institute, Jerusalem. Focus public opinion surveys. Formerly worked in the Israeli Knesset as a parliamentary assistant. Tasha Kheiriddin op-ed in the National Post: Foreign interference hearings are the best spy show going. Also: Pierre Poilievre states the CPC will not support and/or engage the NDP/LPC national pharmacare program because it would mean the end of private drug plans. Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin. Author The Right Path: How Conservatives Can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward. As the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues and Iran hides its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in a 'secure' location we speak with the former Chief Military Prosecutor and Head of the International Law Department in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).  Guest: Colonel (Res), Dr. Liron Libman joins us from Israel. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lola Reid Allin is a Canadian author, and domestic violence survivor, who was one of the first women to build a career as a commercial pilot after escaping a marriage in which she was severely bullied. She shares her story in Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's Journey.  Guest: Lola Reid Allin. Commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, SCUBA divemaster. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Phil Figuerido  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservatives' attempt to bring down Justin Trudeau's Liberal government with a non-confidence motion was virtually DOA when the Bloc Québécois quickly said it would refuse to support it. No wonder: With no NDP deal to back the Liberals, the Bloc suddenly finds itself with significant power over the Liberals, as Brian discusses in our politics roundtable with columnist Tasha Kheiriddin and Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson, the team behind Postmedia's Political Hack newsletter. They also get into what the recent Montreal byelection says about how badly Liberals are losing Quebec to the Bloc. And why the recent Winnipeg byelection shows that the Tories' big challenge in many ridings come the next election will be winning over alienated New Democrats. (Recorded September 18, 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  AGEISM AT WORK & WHAT DOCS ARE SAYING ABOUT OZEMPIC FOR ADULTS 65 + Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP,  Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. This week: we kick things off with a discussion about ageism in the workplace and when you should claim your government pension. AIR CANADA PILOTS COULD GO ON STRIKE NEXT MONTH Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, Founder and President of Air Passenger Rights and Dr. Karl Moore, Associate Professor, Strategy & Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Air Canada pilots could go on strike as early as September 17th after 98 percent of them voted in favour of a strike mandate should negotiations fail. So, how will this impact travelers and what can Ottawa do about this? HOW AN INCREASE IN FOR-PROFIT CATARACT SURGERIES IS IMPACTING LOWER INCOME SENIORS Tasha Kheiriddin is now joined by Maureen Munro, a senior who has received cataract surgery at a private clinic in London, Ontario and John Mastronardi, a spokesperson for the Ontario Association of Optometrists. A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows the extent to which lower income Seniors are facing barriers when it comes to accessing cataract surgery at for-profit clinics in Ontario.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: UPTICK IN MPOX CASES, HEALTHCARE WORKER BURNOUT & CANCER PROJECTIONS FOR MEN Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency; Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist at Unity Health Toronto; and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, to discuss the medical news of the day. AMO SURVEY ON HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is asking the province for guidance on how to handle the growing number of homeless encampments in the province. Libby Znaimer is joined by Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton; and Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph to discuss this issue. CANADA'S POLICE CHIEFS CALL FOR HELP AMID A RISE IN PROTESTS The frequency of protests linked to both domestic and global issues is creating an "unsustainable demand" on policing services across the country, and they are asking governments of all levels to provide the "moral and financial support" necessary to meet the demand for service. Canadian public affairs commentator, consultant, lawyer, policy analyst and writer Tasha Kheiriddin joins Libby Znaimer to drill down on this matter. IS CANADA'S FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM A 'BREEDING GROUND' FOR MODERN SLAVERY? A recently released report by a United Nations special rapporteur says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for contemporary slavery. Libby Znaimer is joined by Guidy Mamann, Toronto immigration lawyer and Partner at Mamann & Sandaluk LLP Immigration Lawyers to discuss this issue.

It's That Week Popped with Rudy Blair and Jen Kirsch and they discuss the week's biggest pop culture stories. Voters head to polls for Toronto by-election, all eyes on whether Liberals hold seat – Tasha Kheiriddin, political analyst joins the show and tells us why this by-election is so important. Jim is off but we are still discussing MenTell Health – Richard Crouse is joined by Michael Kaufman, an advisor, activist, and keynote speaker. Michael has developed innovative approaches to engage men and boys in promoting gender equality and positively transforming men's lives.

We start the show with a quick interview with film/movie buff Ben Harrison, and later we speak with CTV Movie Critic Richard Crouse. Also the Rundown panel Bob Richardson and Tasha Kheiriddin discuss the day's biggest stories.

"Young people are taught to hate Canada. Mandatory service could fix that." A National Post op ed by Tasha Kheiriddin who writes that instead of becoming a Canadian strength diversity has become the nation's achilles heel as youth live in silos instead of finding common ground on which to cooperate and grow Canadian valies. In the U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed that if he wins the national election held July 4, all 18-year-olds will be required to complete a year of national service, either military or civilian, causing them to interact with people outside their communities. Does Canada very much need such a national program? Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin. Author: The Right Path, how Conservatives can unite, inspire and take Canada forward. (tashakheiriddin.ca) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump on trial, universities on fire, foreign interference in Canadian elections, and a budget with unprecedented debt. Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on No Nonsense.

Death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney Guest: Tasha Kheriddian. One of Canada's best-known political analysts, author of In My Opinion on Substack, op ed writer for the National Post. Author of 'The Right Path: How Conservatives can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have we gone from swaggering to staggering on the international stage? Some bold assessments from our panel of big thinkers: Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.

Who can even afford to live anymore? Groceries are up. Utilities are up. Insurance is up. Mortgages are up. Rents are up. Tuition's up. What's NOT up? Disposable incomes. This episode of Real Talk is dedicated to finding solutions for Canadians just barely getting by.  3:00 | Yasmin Abraham, Cherise Burda, and Dr. Brendan Haley are taking action on affordability. The members of the IRPP's new Affordability Action Council talk solutions on our Real Talk Round Table.  LEARN MORE: https://irpp.org/affordability/ 1:11:15 | Our November 16 conversation about anti-Semitism with Tasha Kheiriddin resonated with Real Talker Charlie.  1:13:50 | Real Talker Mitzi isn't sure about Manslaughter charges for Matt Petgrave, but she says something needs to be done in the wake of Adam Johnson's tragic death.  1:22:20 | Shots fired! Lance from The Pas has thoughts on the APP, Gerald's not sold on private healthcare, Kyle wants hands off his TFSAs, and Judy just wants a wave! Real Talkers are all fired up for this week's Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  VISIT THE DAIRY QUEENS IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, & BASELINE ROAD...tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  BUST OUT YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

There's no "quick fix" for the issues leading the headlines. Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is on the rise, news outlets are dying on the vine, and politics are infiltrating your pension plan. Senator Paula Simons and Tasha Kheiriddin share potential solutions in this thought-provoking episode of Real Talk.  3:00 | Senator Paula Simons explains why the Liberals' Online News Act is such a disaster, why an Alberta Pension Plan might be an even bigger disaster, what she makes of rampant anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Canada, and her annual Yegquest initiative.  READ PAULA'S PENSION COLUMN: https://albertaviews.ca/pension-folly/ PARTICIPATE IN YEGQUEST: https://www.instagram.com/hendayyegchick/ 45:00 | Real Talker Rob is riled up over Alberta's threat to pull out of the Canada Pension Plan.  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  48:30 | Real Talker Robb has a theory around the UCP's changes to Alberta Health Services. 51:35 | Ryan touches on the Red Deer Catholic School Board turfing controversial (former) trustee Monique LaGrange.  55:45 | We love hearing from our haters! Ryan and Johnny have some fun with a message from Don after our November 15 chat with Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur.  59:25 | Political analyst, author, and lawyer Tasha Kheiriddin says Gen Z has "nothing to remember" about the Holocaust. We talk about the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada, and the international community's role in pursuing peace in the Middle East.  READ TASHA'S OP/ED: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/we-said-wed-never-forget-the-holocaust-but-gen-z-has-nothing-to-remember 1:21:05 | Real Talker Crystal says she's never been more scared to be Jewish.  1:26:50 | Ryan responds to criticism around Real Talk's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Canada stumbled into an international incident after parliament honoured a Ukrainian vet who fought on the side of the Nazis in the Second World War. This has created problems not just for the Liberal government, but for our Ukrainian allies. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to discuss why the Liberals response to the incident was problematic, the fallout internationally and why this government struggles on international relations Background reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: Trudeau's handling of Rota affair has very real implications for Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Phil Parsons, a long-time resident of the Church & Wellesley neighbourhood. Phil has organized a protest for this Saturday at that intersection regarding an uptick in violence and vandalism in the neighbourhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Rev. Alexa Gilmour, a community organizer, activist, writer and United Church minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices