Trump's optimism ahead of Xi visit; Starmer stays on; Alberta wildfire

What this episode covers

U.S. President Donald Trump is about to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since 2017. Jackson Proskow looks at what's at stake for the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries, Trump's optimistic tone, and what his priorities are. Pressure is piling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after his Labour Party's poor showing in local elections. Redmond Shannon reports on the Labour MPs who have quit or called for Starmer's resignation, how he's vowing to stay, why some of MPs are still backing him, and who could try to succeed Starmer. Heidi Petracek reports on how the hantavirus is being monitored, and how doctors are working to develop a vaccine for the disease. The head of an Alberta separatist group accused of leaking the personal information of millions of voters is "not cooperating" with investigators, according to Elections Alberta. Heather Yourex-West reports on what the Centurion Project's David Parker is being accused of, as questions swirl about the case. Plus, it's deadline day to fill out your census form: Jillian Piper reports on the survey's importance, why a small group of people is refusing to fill it out, and the penalty for failing to answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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