• The Debate: Royal reconciliation, tracking Taylor’s flights and Shane Gillis on SNL.
    Feb 8 2024

    In this episode Samantha Kemp-Jackson and Kari Vierimaa debate:

    • Is a Royal reconciliation possible? Prince Harry rushed to London to be with his father following King Charles' cancer diagnosis. Could this repair relations in the Royal family?
    • Taylor Swift's lawyers are threatening legal against a college student. The 21-year old posts private jet flights used by celebrities, posting routes, fuel costs and Co2 emissions. Do celebrities have the right to privacy when it comes to their travel?
    • Comedian Shane Gillis is hosting Saturday Night Live this week. In 2019, he was hired by the show but then fired after videos surfaced showing him making racist and homophobic jokes. Are you okay with him hosting?
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    40 mins
  • The Debate: Trump’s presidential bid, bird birth control and thinner airplane seats.
    Feb 7 2024

    In this episode Giselle Kovary and Andrew Perez debate:

    • A U.S. appeals panel has ruled Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in connection with the 2020 election interference case. Despite that, Trump remains the leading Republican nominee. Will this case affect Trump's bid for the White House?
    • Birth control for pigeons? A pilot project in Toronto aims to control the population by distributing contraceptives via their feed. It does not harm them, and costs $24,000 a year. Is this a fair use of taxpayer money?
    • Southwest Airlines unveiled a new cabin design including smaller and thinner seats. The airline says the seat offers 'ultimate comfort while maximizing seat width and overall support.' Online reaction has been negative. Are smaller and thinner seats a deal breaker?
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    40 mins
  • The Debate: Taylor Swift’s snub, danger of impact sports and ‘Sittervising’.
    Feb 6 2024

    In this episode Kate Carnegie and Mohit Rajhans debate:

    • Controversy at the Grammys as some believe Taylor Swift snubbed Celine Dion on stage. The Canadian singer made a surprise appearance as she battles health issues. The two were spotted hugging backstage after. Did Swift snub Celine? Or was she caught up in the excitement?
    • A U.K. study says allowing children to play impact sports like rugby and boxing amounts to a form of child abuse. The authors say those sports' governing bodies "effectively groom children into ... accepting brain trauma." Do you agree?
    • 'Sittervising' is a new hands-off parenting approach, encouraging parents to step back more and make kids play on their own. Some critics argue this was commonplace before the trend of helicopter parenting. Do parents need to be reminded to “sittervise?”
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    40 mins
  • The Debate: Canadians financial cushion, human brain-chip implants and Richard Simmons biopic.
    Feb 3 2024

    In this episode Luba Magnus and Chris Bumbray debate:

    • A new survey finds most Canadians under the age of 55 could not handle an unexpected expense of more than $1,000. Would you be able to handle an unexpected expense of that amount?
    • The first human to get an implant brain-chip from Elon Musk's Neuralink is said to be doing well. The goal is to help patients overcome paralysis and a host of neurological conditions. Would you trust this type of technology?
    • Fitness guru Richard Simmons is distancing himself from a biopic being made about his life. Simmons says he never gave permission for the movie, while its star, Pauly Shore says it's "all about love.” Do you care if the real-life subject of a movie gives their permission?
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    41 mins
  • The Debate: Social media safeguards, music fight on TikTok and school vs. solar eclipse.
    Feb 2 2024

    In this episode Sean Tepper and Neil Hedley debate:

    • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families whose kids were exploited on social media. It happened during U.S. Senate hearings into social media safeguards. Do you think this could signal a change from social media companies?
    • Some popular music has vanished from TikTok as Universal Music Group is locked in a contract dispute with the platform. UMG claims TikTok has offered to pay its artists a fraction of the rate other platforms do. Who will win this battle?
    • More school boards are changing an up-coming day off for students because of a solar eclipse. There are concerns kids may look at the afternoon eclipse with a naked eye, as they leave school. Do you agree with this move?
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    41 mins
  • The Debate: Gift limits for MPs, Canada’s fertility rate and Gen Z’s work ethic.
    Feb 1 2024

    In this episode Sabrina Nanji and Samantha Kemp-Jackson debate:

    • The interim ethics commissioner said PM Trudeau's Jamaican vacation was 'clearly a generous gift,' but not against the rules. There remain questions about what's considered an acceptable gift from friends. Should there be a limit on the value of gifts MPs can receive?
    • Canada's fertility rate has hit an all-time low, at 1.33 children per woman. While our country has no policy to raise fertility rates, other counties do. Should Canada offer incentives to have children?
    • A TikToker is facing backlash for scolding a Gen Z employee who skipped an early work meeting for their workout class. The debate is pitting 'work/life balance' against 'working harder to get ahead.’ Should employees be willing to come in outside of work hours?
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    40 mins
  • The Debate: Rebranding carbon pricing, policing online deepfakes and car rental age limit.
    Jan 31 2024

    In this episode Komal Minhas and Clive Veroni debate:

    • The Liberals could reportedly be considering it as a way to counter confusion about how the program works. Is a rebranding necessary?
    • Deepfake images of Taylor Swift have prompted calls for action. After fake explicit photos circulated online, some U.S. lawmakers say sharing those images should be a crime punishable by jail and fines. Is it possible for governments to clamp down on deepfakes?
    • Too old to rent a car? A 76-year-old Ottawa man was surprised to be turned away at the counter because he was two years over the age limit. He also was not initially given a refund, and told the rules are in the fine print. Is 74-years-old a fair cut-off to rent a car?
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    39 mins
  • The Debate: Today’s political discourse, Taylor Swift’s NFL era and Toronto’s 4am last call.
    Jan 30 2024

    In this episode Sunira Chaudhri and Matt Cauz debate:

    • Former Prime Minister Joe Clark says the House of Commons has become "more a stage than an institution." Clark also voiced concern that there will be growing cynicism about politics. Do you agree with the former Primer Minister?
    • Taylor Swift's NFL era is worth $331 million to the Kansas City Chiefs. Apex Marketing Group estimates the singer's relationship with Travis Kelce has boosted the team's brand value. Is Taylor Swift good for football? Toronto club and bar owners continue to push for a later 'last call.’ Some want to see alcohol served until 4 or 5 a.m. to generate more revenue and attract large events. Would you be on board with a later last call?
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    40 mins