Listener DM's Friday - Do Votes Even Matter Anymore?

Listener DMs are loaded today—and you brought everything from heartfelt stories to serious frustration with politics, the economy, and everyday life. Today's DM's are being read by Sadie; a radio broadcasting student from Connestoga College. A powerful reminder about love and acceptance from a listener who found his fiancée on Facebook Dating—proving real connections still exist. Are gas prices a scam? One listener questions why prices rise for both winter and summer blends—and it sparks a bigger conversation about what we're really paying for at the pump. Long-form interviews vs political spin—reaction to Scott's conversation with Pierre Poilievre and whether you can really fake authenticity over hours. Floor crossing outrage reaches a boiling point. Many of you are asking: Do votes even matter anymore? Should MPs be forced into by-elections if they switch parties? And why does it feel like there's zero accountability? Politics fatigue is real. Some listeners are checking out completely, saying the constant noise is starting to feel hopeless.