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How do we stop Ford's populist government from gaining another majority despite its alarming actions, such as closing safe consumption sites, laughing at MRI wait times, missing housing targets, shutting the Science Centre, being under RCMP investigation for the Greenbelt Scandal, needlessly cancelling booze contracts, and ruining Ontario Place, costing Ontario billions? Moreover, what impact will Pierre Poilievre's national populist movement have on Ontario's political landscape? Veteran Journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps give their no-holds-barred analysis and strong opinions with Host Laura Babcock on the scary state of Ford's Ontario and the high stakes in the Spring Election.
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Living on $15,000 a year on ODSP, people are unable to afford food and rent, which can lead to homelessness. They also face issues like being charged new bus fares and not having accessible sidewalks in the winter. Tim Nolan, founder of Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, discussed these challenges with host Laura Babcock. They highlighted the need for policy solutions at the municipal and provincial levels to ensure equity of choice for all Ontarians.
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For some reason, NDP leader Andrea Horwath attacked the Liberals in the last election, helping Doug Ford's PCs secure another majority. She then ran for Mayor of Hamilton. She has achieved almost nothing during her term, especially in the homelessness crisis. Former Citizen of the Year Graham Crawford analyzes her failure to act and the role of the Police, councillors, and the downtown entertainment district in the homelessness crisis. Host Laura Babcock urges civic leaders to work together to find solutions to the situation.
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What kind of Premier laughs at people waiting for life-saving MRIs and says they should go to a veterinarian instead? Promotes hot dog festivals when 3 in 200 people are experiencing homelessness? Underfunds services for at-need kids so badly their parents are surrendering them to foster care? Douglas Connors, Co-Host of the True North Eager Beaver Podcast, who was himself a Ward of the Province as a child, shares his deeply personal story, his outrage at all of Ford's messed up priorities, and shares strategies with host Laura Babcock to oust Ford in the coming election.
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Kojo Damptey of McMaster University is back on The OShow to warn about a cross-Canada tour coming to Hamilton and why Canadians everywhere should learn more about right-wing extremism in these dangerous times. Kojo also discusses how Black people are overrepresented in Hamilton Police Use of Force Data and the system changes needed to fix policing in Ontario.
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In this in-depth and candid OShow appearance, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Foreign Interference Scandal and how MPs act when the TV cameras are off. She urges Canadians to demand solutions from party leaders and not accept simple slogans like Axe the Tax. May explains how to tackle problems of the Climate Crisis, Equity, Affordability, and Fascism in our poly-crisis world. She also discusses the #kamalaharris campaign and the impact it may have on Canada and the world.
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From a first-ever LCBO strike and cheesy Ford video about an interactive beer map to more attempts to justify closing the Ontario Science Centre, a Spa (casino) at Ontario Place, hiding phone logs, and the news of Ford's new mega cottage in Muskoka, the people of Ontario are being drowned in a deluge of propaganda and BS this summer. Where is the RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt? Where is the accountability of this PC government? Our Scandal Panel of Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps discuss it with host Laura Babcock.
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As the homelessness crisis in Canada grows daily, impacting hundreds of thousands of Canadians, including at-risk youth, seniors and refugees, Host Laura Babcock takes a deep dive into the causes and solutions with Skid Row CEO Joe Roberts, who experienced homelessness and walked across Canada with a shopping cart to raise awareness, and Tara Groves-Taylor CEO of Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo located in one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. Every Canadian should hear what they have to say about how to think about and understand the complexities of homelessness to solve the problem together.
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The bombshell announcement that the Ford government is closing the cherished Ontario Science Centre without notice has unleashed outrage across Ontario at a level not seen since the Greenbelt Scandal. Panellists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps analyze Ford's latest scandalous decisions, the waste of taxpayer dollars on the Science Centre move, Ontario Place Spa, and cost overruns on the Ontario Line. They also decry Ford's lack of care for the most vulnerable people in our province, including seniors, families with autism, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty and homelessness—salty language warning.
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When policies are cruel to seniors and lead to their premature deaths just to benefit investors, it is truly horrifying. With Canada facing the "Silver Tsunami" of an aging population turning to privately-owned, for-profit long-term care facilities, Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous discusses with host Laura Babcock the shocking realities of new legislation in Smith's Alberta and Ford's Ontario. She emphasizes that it serves as a warning for the potential destruction of public healthcare if we do not act and voice our concerns immediately!
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In this no-holds-barred interview, host Laura Babcock dives deep with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, pressing on crucial issues. Nothing is off the table, from calling Premier Ford "Corrupt" to shedding light on scandals like Greenbelt, Ontario Place, Highway 413, Staples, Beer, Private Emails, Healthcare, Housing, and Education. The interview also explores Stiles's strategic approach to taking on Ford and whether the NDP and Liberals will fight each other or focus on Ford. Additionally, it delves into the state of Stiles' relationship with former NDP and now Independent MPP Sarah Jama and examines strategies to ensure her party's communications can effectively rival Ford's. If you care about the future of Ontario and, by extension, Canada, you won't want to miss a moment.
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After creating the most expensive and massive cabinet in Ontario's history and taking an almost five-month vacation from accountability in Queen's Park, our Scandal Panel, consisting of Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps, addresses host Laura Babcock's question: "Does Doug Ford think he's King?" Their responses are disturbing as they cover the real reasons behind the 10 million dollar cabinet, the Gmail scandal, the beer scandal, the Greenbelt Scandal, the Ontario Place scandal, and more. They also discuss similarities to Trump's and Poilievre's populist playbooks. Laura also expresses frustration about the opposition parties, especially Bonnie Crombie's Liberals, who are not communicating enough to hold Ford accountable. This content contains strong language.
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In this fast-paced and intense episode, renowned urbanist Gil Penalosa shares inspiring examples of urban planning from cities worldwide. He criticizes Doug Ford for wasting BILLIONS of people's money on projects like a casino at Ontario Place and subways. He calls out mediocre Mayors for lacking vision and political guts to plan for the future. He also calls on all citizens to speak up and demand better for our families and tax dollars. People of Canada and around the world won't want to miss this!
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With Ford's new legislation allowing land speculators to initiate their urban boundary reviews and the ongoing threat to the Greenbelt and 413 lands, Ian Borsuk of Environment Hamilton sounds the alarm about the catastrophic and irreversible environmental damage. He also discusses political opposition to a plan to help vulnerable people survive the sweltering summer heat.
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With the recent coverage in the New York Times, the fight to save Ontario Place from Ford's one billion tax dollar 95-year secret deal for a mega spa is trending again. Norm Di Pasquale from Ontario Place for All joins host Laura Babcock to talk about their lawsuit, the special Auditor General's report that may be coming soon and what all Ontarians can do to save this cherished public asset.
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On this fast-paced and powerful Scandal Panel, former journalists Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps join host Laura Babcock to break down Ontario Premier Ford's cynical scheme to spend up to a BILLION dollars to fast-track booze in convenience stores to profit his pals, get ahead of new explosive Greenbelt revelations and investigations, and Poilievre winning Federally so he can win another majority at the COST OF THE PEOPLE of Ontario getting healthcare, help with housing and homelessness, autism services, good education and more.
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New York Times Best-Selling author Linwood Barclay delves into the themes of his new bestseller, "I WILL RUIN YOU," with host Laura Babcock. They discuss book banning, combating ignorance and falsehoods, and supporting educators and teenagers. Lindwood humorously shares insights on axe-grinding, responding to critics and the business of writing.
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Hilarity ensues when Canada's "dad" comedian and author Brittlestar talks toilet etiquette, life and death, Canadian identity, "woke" coffee lids, silly politics, Ford's foibles and how NOT to be a jerk! Enjoy this Long Weekend treat!
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With death threats to his family and the decision by Liberal Member of Parliament Pam Damoff to leave politics altogether because of safety concerns, outspoken longtime NDP MP Charlie Angus takes on the fight against right-wing "politics of intimidation" and joins host Laura Babcock in calling out Pierre Poilievre to denounce the dangerous conspiracies, for the RCMP to have more tools to fight back against political violence and for us all to stand up proudly for Canadian Democracy. You don't want to miss this heartfelt and alarming OShow.
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In this explosive episode of the OShow, Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Host Laura Babcock warn that democratic norms are being eroded by the rising tide of autocracy in Canada. They discuss Premiers Doug Ford and Danielle Smith's attempts to consolidate power and host Laura Babcock's Op-Ed in the Toronto Star about Pierre Poilievre's MAGA-Style rhetoric and plans to use the notwithstanding clause to make his own laws. Wynne also shares the latest rumours on the RCMP investigation into Ford's Greenbelt Scandal.
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