The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack joins the show to discuss the Ford government’s plan to reduce development charges and provide HST relief on new housing projects. We also break down a new report from Auditor General Shelley Spence highlighting concerns involving special education, commercial truck driver training and the growing use of artificial intelligence in Ontario. Realtor Stewart Blair discusses his latest analysis showing there are hundreds more sellers than buyers in London’s real estate market right now. Mike Donachie and Ryan Gauss join the weekly panel to debate whether Susan Stevenson could defeat Mayor Josh Morgan in the upcoming election and we wrap up with a look at the backlash after a commencement speaker was booed for praising artificial intelligence.

Today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast begins with a look at a busy meeting at London city hall where councillors voted to keep e-scooters on local streets and pathways, rejected a proposed long-term care and transitional housing project and approved a new housing stability plan aimed at tackling homelessness and affordability concerns. Ward 9 Councillor Anna Hopkins joins the show to discuss e-scooters and why council is urging Ontario to move faster on permanent provincewide regulations. Education analyst and former principal Debbie Kasman explains why Ontario’s education minister says school boards under provincial supervision will not regain control until they can stabilize their finances. We also speak with Adam Myers from Canadian Blood Services about new survey results showing many Canadians now view blood donation as an act of patriotism. Plus, we take a look at Ontario’s new 6% milk products and the strange story of the Pope reportedly being hung up on after calling his bank’s customer service line.

Today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast begins with a look at Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson entering the mayoral race and what her candidacy could mean for Mayor Josh Morgan and council races across London. We also discuss the deadline for Canadians to complete the 2026 census and what can happen if people refuse to participate. Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar join the weekly panel to debate whether NIMBYism is always a bad thing and whether refusing to complete the census is a harmless form of political protest. London deputy police chief Treena MacSween joins the show to talk about National Police Week and events taking place in the city, while Andrew Dodd from Film London explains what needs to happen to make London a more film friendly city and attract more productions.

Today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast begins with a look back at a wild Mother's Day weekend across the London region as severe storms triggered tornado warnings and damaging weather moved through the area, although no tornado has been confirmed. We then speak with former Statistics Canada chief economic analyst Philip Cross about Canada's youth unemployment rate climbing to what he calls crisis levels. Mayor Josh Morgan joins the show to discuss London's 9.2 per cent unemployment rate, now the highest in the country, along with the recent death at the city's micro modular shelter site. We also talk about four Canadians who have returned home to British Columbia and are isolating after being aboard a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Later, Peggy Sattler discusses more job cuts expected at Fanshawe College as it works to deal with a major budget deficit. We wrap up the show by remembering the inspiring St. Thomas teen whose story and connection with the Toronto Blue Jays touched fans across Canada.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, happiness expert Dr. Gillian Mandich explains how commuters can reduce stress and improve their mood during the drive to and from work using science-backed strategies and healthy habits. Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show to discuss whether Canada should ban social media and AI chatbots for children under 16 following a new poll showing strong public support. We also look at growing questions surrounding Ontario’s Beer Store bottle return system after millions of dollars in container deposits went unclaimed last year. TVDSB trustee Leroy Osbourne explains why he’s running for Ward 3 in the upcoming municipal election, and we wrap up with a look at the viral online phenomenon known as blue dot fever as fans try to explain a wave of postponed and cancelled performances.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Timothy Sly from Toronto Metropolitan University joins the show to discuss the confirmation of eight hantavirus cases aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic and what the public should know about the illness. We also look at a new poll showing strong Canadian support for banning social media access and AI chatbots for children under 16. Ryan Gauss and Jeremy McCall join the weekly panel to talk about London’s worsening traffic congestion, possible solutions to improve traffic flow, and ideas to attract more people back to the downtown core. We also discuss new lottery rules in Canada that will allow some jackpot winners to remain anonymous.

Today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast begins with a look at major issues unfolding at city hall including delays in building permits tied to uncertainty around development charge discounts, concerns surrounding e-scooters and what topics could dominate London’s municipal election campaign this fall. Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman joins the show to discuss recommendations to continue London’s e-scooter pilot project while introducing tougher bylaws and enforcement measures. We also speak with Sherri and Alex Moore, the husband and wife duo both seeking elected office this fall, about their campaigns and priorities. Later, Samm Simon shares the emotional story behind his upcoming 251 kilometre charity run from Stratford to Tobermory to raise money for cancer care in honour of his wife who is battling terminal cancer. The podcast wraps up with a discussion about the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery and what it could mean for the future of the franchise.

Ward 7 candidate Jonathan Sher joins the show to explain his move from journalism into politics, followed by the weekly panel with Murray Faulkner and Maureen Cassidy breaking down the key issues in the municipal election and what high gas prices could mean for London’s summer tourism season. We also take a closer look at Marit Stiles’ controversial comments suggesting Doug Ford could face prison and debate whether that kind of rhetoric belongs in Canadian politics, and wrap with reaction to the Toronto Maple Leafs uncomfortable press conference introducing John Chayka and Mats Sundin as leaders of the front office.