Free For All Friday

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, is now in police custody after being arrested in Mexico. We gather instant reaction from CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis, who is also a former OPP Commissioner.
• Prime Minister Carney addressed the world in Davos earlier this week. Some liked what he said. Canada's next-door neighbour did not. Joining us to discuss further is Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada Bureau Chief for the New York Times.
• Movie critic Richard Crouse offers his take on this year's Oscar nominations, and also talks a little bit of Heated Rivalry.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Canada Shield Institute managing director Vass Bednar and former Justin Trudeau senior advisor Supriya Dwivedi.

Topic 1: Reaction to Prime Minister Carney’s address in Davos this week. Was it a hit or miss?

Topic 2: The Canadian government is reportedly considering a ban on social media for kids under the age of 14. Good idea or bad idea?

Topic 3: The House of Commons returns next week, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre braces for a party leadership review.

Topic 4: Do you plan to embrace the Polar Vortex, or will you hibernate straight through it?

Topic 5: The Beckham family drama captivates the Entertainment news cycle.