Best Reading Isnt For Kids Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 50 - Goosebumps #4 Say Cheese and Die! 55:59

13d ago55:59

55:59

This morning’s episode Anna and Austin review and discuss the 1997 Children Chapter book Say Cheese and Die! #4 Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine. Greg thinks there is something wrong with the old camera he found. The photos keep turning out . . . different. When Greg takes a picture of his father's brand-new car, it's wrecked in the photo. And the…

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JULY 16: Congestion driving people out of Toronto. Students seeking asylum. Need for youth spaces 25:01

1h ago25:01

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Greg (@gregbradyTO) leaned into a new survey from the Toronto Region Board of Trade that found that more than half of residents, 53 per cent, have thought about moving away from the GTA and its congestion. Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, joined Greg in studio to discuss. Also, Earl Blaney, immigration consulta…

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THINK TANK with Ana Bailao & Norm Di Pasquale 21:30

2h ago21:30

21:30

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao,housing expert and former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor & Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All, volunteer with Save Ontario’s Science Centre, former school board trustee discussed: Bad traffic causing locals to consider leaving Toronto: survey LCBO launches new ad with negotiations stal…

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Why this Toronto councillor says we need more youth programs to combat violence 8:42

3h ago8:42

8:42

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Parthi Kandavel (@ParthiKandavel), Toronto city councillor for Scarborough Southwest, about an item he's bringing to the city's executive committee meeting, asking for a boost in violence prevention opportunities while young people are on summer break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why are so many students claiming asylum in Canada? 10:22

3h ago10:22

10:22

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with immigration consultant and education agent Earl Blaney about shocking new data regarding the number of study permit holders seeking asylum in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Is Toronto traffic really that bad? 13:00

3h ago13:00

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Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Giles Gherson (@gilesgherson), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about the results of an Ipsos poll that shows that more than half of residents, 53 per cent, have thought about moving away from the GTA and its congestion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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JULY 15: Firsthand account of when Trump was shot. What security protocols? 22:26

12h ago22:26

22:26

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. There are so many angles to this developing story, but first, let's go to the scene of the crime with Donna Hutz. Donna travelled from Ohio, with her son, to attend Trump's rally. She was just rows behind Trump when he was shot. Also, Michael Harrigan, a par…

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THINK TANK with Nokha Dakroub & Ryan Painter 22:04

12h ago22:04

22:04

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker discussed: How the attempted assassination of former President Trump unfolded A staff report will be made public today, examining the Ontario government’s obligations regarding the Sci…

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Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally. How did the shooter slip by? 4:39

13h ago4:39

4:39

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Mike Harrigan, Partner at PAX Group, former Chief of the FBI's Firearms Training Unit, about security protocols that would've been in place at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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President Donald Trump was shot. How will the markets respond? 8:59

13h ago8:59

8:59

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the economic fallout following President Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Donald Trump rally shooting: What happens next with the investigation? 8:57

13h ago8:57

8:57

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Jon Reid (@tpareid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about the investigation into the shooting at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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You hear those three pops on that gun and all eyes go to the President 13:22

13h ago13:22

13:22

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Donna Hutz, who travelled from her home in Ohio to Butler, Pennsylvania to see former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Donna was right behind President Trump when he was shot in the ear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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It felt like a different country waking up Sunday morning 7:27

14h ago7:27

7:27

The FBI is investigating the shooting at President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania as domestic terrorism. Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Jacob Ware, a domestic terrorism researcher with the Council on Foreign Relations, and co-author of ‘God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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MM 158 - Relying only on referrals will not grow your service business 4:31

3h ago4:31

4:31

Who wants their business to stagnate? Not me and I bet you don’t want that either. In today’s Maggie’s Moment, I explain why relying only on client referrals for business growth will not ensure your continuous growth. I also share what you must do to prevent stagnation and stay competitive in your industry. And if you want to ensure your business k…

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Michael Bellacicco on Remaining a Faithful Catholic in College...and other Tangents! 1:20:23

20h ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Michael Bellacicco joins to discuss his immediate family's impact on his faith journey, how the family rosary was integral to his catechesis and growth in holiness, what it means to be both holy and normal, Michael's experience on mission trips to serve the poor and the addicted, and his advice to students beginning college in the Fall.…

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THINK TANK with Ana Bailao & Jon Burnside 24:49

1d ago24:49

24:49

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert & Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East discussed: Toronto's youth firearm arrests up 161% in 2 years Work at Ontario Place is stopped pending a court hearing Trudeau says he’s trying to recruit Carn…

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How do Torontonians feel about Mayor Chow as she marks one year in office? 8:00

5d ago8:00

8:00

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies, about his latest poll on Mayor Olivia Chow's performance in her first year in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Why aren't independent grocers lining up for licences to sell booze? 6:36

1d ago6:36

6:36

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Gary Sands, senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, about the lag in grocers signing up for new licences that would allow them to sell beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why Premier Ford needs to OK the sale of all alcohol in grocery stores during LCBO strike 9:40

1d ago9:40

9:40

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jay Goldberg (@JayJGoldberg), Ontario and Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about why Premier Doug Ford needs to allow grocers to sell all alcohol during the LCBO workers strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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I no longer believe he's the strongest person to beat Trump 9:11

1d ago9:11

9:11

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Joe Walsh, Former congressman and host of, 'White Flag with Joe Walsh,' about President Joe Biden's performance at the NATO summit - and if Biden can continue in the Presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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EP # 157 - How to double your service business and end work by 4pm 29:40

1d ago29:40

29:40

In this episode of the Diamond Effect podcast, international business and leadership coach Maggie Perotin shares strategies for doubling your business and finishing work by 4 pm. She emphasizes the importance of elevating one's CEO mindset, strategic planning, and prioritizing impactful actions. Maggie highlights the role of business owners as lead…

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THINK TANK with Caryma Sa’d, Kim Wright & Kevin Vuong 25:10

2d ago25:10

25:10

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kim Wright, Strategist, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York discussed: U of T gave pro-Palestinian protesters amnesty before camp was packed up Second engineering report on Ontario Science Cen…

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Starliner crew stuck in orbit longer 10:34

2d ago10:34

10:34

A delayed flight could mean some unwanted expenses, or even a ruined vacation. But for a pair of veteran NASA astronauts -- it's meant a few extra weeks in space. What was supposed to be a week-long trip to the international space station for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams has quickly stretched into over a month-long stay Guest host Ben Mulroney (…

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'We're a joke': Canada criticized for not meeting NATO defence spending targets 10:32

2d ago10:32

10:32

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Sharan Kaur, political strategist, about Canada moving ahead with the purchase of new submarines to replace its aging fleet, as it faces mounting pressure at this year’s NATO summit to spend more on the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Premier Ford says Ontario Science Centre's a ‘decrepit building'. Will a second report confirm his stance? 6:55

2d ago6:55

6:55

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Norm Di Pasquale (@normsworld), Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All and volunteer with ‘Save Ontario's Science Centre’, about how repairing the Ontario Science Centre would cost nearly half a billion dollars, according to Premier Doug Ford, who firmly rejected the idea of spending the cash required to…

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Silk, Great Value plant-based milks recalled in Canada due to Listeria 7:05

3d ago7:05

7:05

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Dr. Lori Burrows, a microbiologist and professor with McMaster University and the Canada research chair in microbe-surface interactions, about several plant-based milks being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to potential Listeria contamination that has resulted in illnesses. Learn more about…

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THINK TANK with Brad Bradford & Mark Saunders 24:41

3d ago24:41

24:41

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: Plan to speed Gardiner construction in the works Toronto wants higher fines for drivers stopped in intersections Bars and restaurants alr…

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How to save big on your next grocery bill 8:47

3d ago8:47

8:47

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Shannon Terrell, NerdWallet spokesperson and financial expert, about how you can save on your next grocery bill - and why you don't have to cut back on meal portions to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Is the Ford government casting doubt on the future of the LCBO? 6:27

3d ago6:27

6:27

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner), Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the LCBO strike - and why Schreiner believes the Ford government is casting doubt on the future of the crown corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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THINK TANK with Anne Marie Aikins & Steve Paikin 24:37

4d ago24:37

24:37

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ discussed: City hall spends a staggering amount of time talking about housing. Eglinton Crosstown LRT's progress Justin Trudeau and caucus management Federal Green Party to ann…

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Toronto spends how much time on consulting for new developments? 6:23

4d ago6:23

6:23

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with April Engelberg, lawyer and former Toronto city council candidate, about several local issues, including city hall's obsession with consultation. How many hours do city staff spend on consulting? The number is outrageous - but will it surprise you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Indigenous tourism in Canada is booming. What does the industry need to meet the demand? 9:17

4d ago9:17

9:17

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Keith Henry, chief operating officer of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, about how Indigenous tourism in Canada is booming - and needs investment to meet the demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Need a summer getaway? How about a stay at Premier Ford's family cottage? 9:19

4d ago9:19

9:19

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, about how Premier Doug Ford's former family cottage turned luxe rental property is available via Airbnb. Where is the cottage located and how much will it cost you to rent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why you'll want to be at Toronto's 'soccer headquarters' to watch Euro Cup and Copa America 9:37

4d ago9:37

9:37

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Rocco Mastrangelo, Co-Owner of Cafe Diplomatico on College St. in Toronto’s Little Italy, about the four day street event outside his restaurant in honour of Euro Cup and Copa America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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What tools does Canada need to properly protect our historic buildings? 9:51

4d ago9:51

9:51

It was a month ago today when a fire broke out and destoyed the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end. Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Chris Wiebe, Manager of Heritage Policy and Government Relations for the National Trust for Canada, about what measures we need to take to better protect our historic and herita…

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THINK TANK with Nokha Dakroub, Anthony Furey & Ryan Painter 24:16

5d ago24:16

24:16

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board Trustee, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker discussed: First weekend without access to the LCBO - how did our panelists fa…

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How a new social media platform is promising to save democracy as we know it 6:25

5d ago6:25

6:25

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Murray Simser (@murraysimser), CEO of CITIZN, about the new social media platform - and what it promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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How long can we blame COVID-19 for the increase in youth violence? 10:51

5d ago10:51

10:51

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Reid (@tpareid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about another violent weekend in the city - with many of the crimes committed by teens. What's to blame for the increase in youth violence? Learn more about …

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LCBO Strike: One on one with the President representing LCBO workers 14:03

5d ago14:03

14:03

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with JP Hornick (@JPHornick), President of OPSEU, about the LCBO strike. We're now four days into the LCBO strike - a first of its kind in its more than 100 years of existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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MM 157 - 3 Ways to Double Your Sales Without Doubling Your Expeneses 4:57

5d ago4:57

4:57

If you're thinking that to grow your sales, your marketing and sales expenses will proportionally increase as well (in which case what's the point?), know that that doesn't have to be the case. in Today's Maggie's Moment, I share with you 3 strategies that can help you double your sales permanently without spending extra money on marketing or adver…

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This is front page news, but people aren't pulling their hair out 9:37

8d ago9:37

9:37

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Van Soelen, Crisis communications expert with Oyster Group about the LCBO's messaging strategy during this strike and will it be effective & can Joe Biden recover from his failure at last week's Presidential debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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THINK TANK with Davelle Morrison & Eric Lombardi 27:07

8d ago27:07

27:07

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate and 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison) & Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi), Founder of More Neighbours Toronto discussed: 1 - Ford's dry summer begins': All LCBO stores closed as workers go on strike 2 - Conservatives spent 20 times as mu…

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What movies to check out at the theatre this weekend 9:51

8d ago9:51

9:51

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell about how 'Despicable Me 4' is the best one yet - and what a great summer it's turning out to be for sequels and prequels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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LCBO strike: Why it's time to rethink how we sell booze in Ontario 10:58

8d ago10:58

10:58

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with David Clement, North American affairs manager with the Consumer Choice Center, about the first ever LCBO strike - and why it's time to rethink Ontario's liquor sales model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Corus Radio

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Biden to sit down one on one with ABC in first TV debate since presidential debate 6:04

8d ago6:04

6:04

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Paul Pacelli, host of Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli on WICC 600 AM, ahead of President Joe Biden's first televised interview since last week's disastrous presidential debate. What's at stake for the President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Patriotism, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Proper Liturgy...and other Tangents! 1:09:54

8d ago1:09:54

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Fr. Sam and Matt discuss virtuous patriotism, why Pier Giorgio Frassati is a saint for our times, and their experience with "progressive" liturgies. Papal Bull on Jubilee: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.htmlBy Veritas Catholic Network

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EP # 156 - The Art of Setting Expectations: Client and Employee Success Strategies for Business Leaders 38:17

8d ago38:17

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Successful level setting of expectations with your clients and/ or employees is at the core of creating win-win results for all. It’s a process of ensuring that everyone involved in a relationship has a common understanding of key facts, goals, and objectives of that relationship and their respective responsibilities. Today’s Episode # 156 of the D…

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It gave me something that was pretty terrible 7:31

9d ago7:31

7:31

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Anesti Danelis (@AnestiDanelis), a Toronto-based comedian about performing his comedy show written by ChatGPT at Toronto Fringe Festival 2024. Since Anesti’s last show at the festival in 2022 when he performed his critically acclaimed show This Show Will Change Your Life, a lot has changed including…

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THINK TANK with Kevin Vuong & Nokha Dakroub 25:00

9d ago25:00

25:00

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discussed: 1 - Pro-Palestinian protesters leave UofT encampment ahead of court-ordered deadline 2 - LCBO says stock up on your drinks now ahead of …

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U.K. election: Britons go to polls, with Labour Party win expected 6:11

9d ago6:11

6:11

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent for the Globe and Mail, about the U.K. election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to power, sweeping away Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives after 14 often turbulent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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