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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.
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David Common speaks with Geoffrey Milder, who is competing in a home pickling contest at Toronto's Picklefest. Toronto Metropolitan University DMZ director Abdullah Snobar muses on whether Canadian businesses are lacking ambition. And CAMH psychiatrist Dr. David Gratzer explains why the idea of forcing people with addictions into treatment is catching momentum.
The creators of the award-winning horror podcast Parkdale Haunt join David Common to talk about their new work, Woodbine. Munk School founding director Janice Stein sheds light on what the next steps may be after Iran's missile attack on Israel. And a Torontonian in Beirut shares why she's not planning to leave Lebanon just yet, despite calls from the government and her own family.
Host David Common speaks to a wildlife expert on International Raccoon Appreciation Day. City manager Paul Johnson talks congestion, bike lanes and Billy Bishop airport. And producer Sam Juric speaks to the organizer of a global effort to restore a 200-year-old Torah scroll.
Host David Common speaks with writer and professor, Niigaan Sinclair, about Canada's progress on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Also on the podcast; Benjamin Felix, the Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, who makes the case that home ownership is no longer the holy grail for many. Money Shannon Lee Simmons also weighs in on the debate.
A tunnel under the 401? Metro Morning's political panel discusses the Premier's new idea. Plus, need a social life? You can get a prescription for that. And a TDSB student and trustee weigh in on a now-controversial field trip to a Grassy Narrows protest.
Rob Dods, who spent years living on the streets and in encampments, responds to Premier Doug Ford's comments about homeless people needing to "find a job." He is joined by Sanctuary Toronto's pastoral director Tanja Futter.
David Common speaks with author and educator, Bear Bergman, about why gentle parenting is leaving parents a little roughed up. Also on today's podcast, one of the masterminds behind looney dog days at the Jays and a woman fighting the Ontario law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into long-term care homes not of their choosing.
Did you know that Toronto's hip-hop scene is older than that of many American cities? Host David Common speaks with two instructors of a new hip-hop course at U of T; urbanist-in-residence Kofi Hope and Juno-winning artist and rapper, Shad. Plus, Tanya Talaga speaks about her family's decades long search for their family matriarch. And global studies professor Ruby Dagher unpacks the politics of Hezbollah.
A 4th generation scrap metal dealer, an award-winning tree climber, and a student competing for a $50,000 global prize for her mental health initiative join host David Common on today's podcast.
Who is Edward Rogers, Toronto's new sports tycoon? David Common speaks to Globe & Mail business reporter Andrew Willis about Rogers Communication's buying up Bell's stakes in MLSE. Plus, Canada's medical community is apologizing for the harm it's done to Indigenous Peoples. What's next? University Health Network's Indigenous Health Lead, Dr. Mike Anderson, shares his thoughts. And David speaks with Ulrike Al-Khamis, CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, about its 10 year anniversary.
Toronto could be getting it's own pizza festival. David common speaks with pizza reviewer Joe Gonzales about the pie landscape in Toronto. He then brainstorms pizza options with the Metro Morning team; Marcia Young, Jill Dempsey, Scott Regehr and Jennifer Allen. Also on the podcast, Brampton's head of Bylaw & Enforcement Rob Higgs on "bad landlords" and Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti on that city's new e-scooter program.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress was protesting to stop the Russians at War documentary from being shown, and their representative tells David why, even though he has not seen it. Turns out, TIFF listened and "postponed" the premiere. We hear from a musician and small business owner about her many plans to get her band in the air in case of an Air Canada strike. And David gets a lesson in the Filipino martial art of kali.
1Host David Common speaks with Paralympian Jesse Zesseu about his emotional win, a Toronto director who made it to TIFF with her stories about little girls being left out of dance and makes an appeal for short films and a nuanced look at the the controversial Russians at War that leaves one expert questioning how the film got made.
David Common talks to the Russian director of the controversial documentary "Russians at War" that is facing protests and critics that it is propaganda. Also, we speak to the man who wrote the book on how to debate Donald Trump, on if there was a winner in last night's debate. Plus, the chef Rachel Adjei on the pleasure of eating with your hands, and the future of African food in this city.
Host David Common speaks to therapist Sharon Moroney, who works with victims of Peter Nygard. Also on the podcast, Michael Brooks, CEO of REALPAC, and association representing some of Canada's largest landlords and actress Olunike Adeliyi.
Host David Common talks to Newsroom actress Alison Pill and director José Lourenço about Toronto as the romantic backdrop of their latest film. Plus, a dip into the city council race in Don Valley West. And all you need to know about the latest case of rabies —in humans.
Get caught up on headlines of the week with Metro Morning's 'Headline Scratchers' on today's podcast. Also on the pod: why is there such low uptake on Toronto Police's Vulnerable Persons Registry? Host David Common asks the city's ombudsman Kwame Addo, who penned a scathing report. Plus, get your guide to the week's best in film and TV from film columnist Jason Gorber.
Metro Morning's political panel assembles for a lookahead at Fall in Queen's Park and on Parliament Hill. Plus, will a September interest rate cut boost sluggish condo sales? Host David Common speaks to Richard Joy, Executive Director of Urban Land Institute Toronto about the housing market. And who hasn't got lost in the Path? One Toronto company created a 3D map to help lost wanderers.
Host David Common speaks to Maayan Shavit, the cousin of Carmel Gat; an Israeli hostage killed in the tunnels of Rafah. Plus, the daughter of the late, legendary journalist Stevie Cameron reflects on her mother's legacy. And two teachers mark the first day of school.
The Toronto Zoo is looking for videos to help them understand how an orangutan briefly escaped his habitat. Guest host Jill Dempsey spoke with the Grant Furniss, director of wildlife care at the Toronto Zoo, about the daring escape. Plus, how do you keep transit projects in the GTA to budget? The Toronto board of trade has some ideas. And an organizer of Roma Fest in Scarborough talks about the challenges and joys of being Roma in Canada.
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I friggen love this podcast. Matt and company, you make me proud to be a Canadian and fellow Torontonian. Keep up the great work!