Best No Comments Allowed Podcasts (2025)

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Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on American goods 37:41

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GUEST:Tim Powers - associate professor in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business EconomicsBy iHeartRadio

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A Family pushes for an inquest into an Ontario teen’s death following eight-hour wait to see a doctor in the ER 38:50

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A Family pushes for an inquest into an Ontario teen’s death following eight-hour wait to see a doctor in the ER. GUEST: Catherine Fortin-LeFaivre is the Senior Vice President of International Policy and Global Partnerships at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Lisa Raitt - former Canadian Politician and Federal Minister…

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Olivia Chow says that Ottawa is shirking its responsibility for sheltering refugees 37:11

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A vigil is being held for JahVai Roy, the 8 year old boy killed in a North York shooting. PLUS - Mark Carney and Donald Trump speak for the first time since the trade deadline. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 Reporter Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime MinisterBy iHeartRadio

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A report found that Ontario needs to change the hiring rules for people with criminal records 38:11

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Plus - Court documents say an Ontario man who was charged after confronting an intruder inside his home, allegedly used a knife. GUEST: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Where is the line when defending your home? 37:12

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A man was arrested after assaulting an intruder into his home. Are racists feeling more empowered because of today's social climate? GUEST:Monte MacGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Does your car have a spare tire? 41:26

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Travellers were shocked to discover their rental vehicle didn't have one. Ontario imposed strict background checks for people working with vulnerable kids, but some police forces are refusing to conduct them. GUESTS: Brian Turner - Automotive writer for Postmedia's Driving.caAmy Dempsey Raven - Toronto Star Investigative Reporter…

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Air Canada's brand amid the flight attendant strike, is there a lesson to be learned here? 38:02

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Would you be upset if you were seated at a windowless 'window seat' on a plane?The Beer Store is closing 12 more Ontario locations. GUEST:Marvin Ryder - Associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Preet Bannerjee - Personal finance commentator Sebastian Prins - Director of Government Relations at the Retail Council of Canada…

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Air Canada flight attendant strike ends. 39:02

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The White House says Putin-Zelensky meeting plans are ‘underway’ following yesterday's meetings. Plus - Doctors are seeing more non-smokers with later stage lung cancer, and Ozempic is approved in Canada to cut risk of kidney failure and heart related deaths. GUEST:Gabor Lukacs - President at AirPassengerRights.caDr. Mitch - NEWSTALK 1010 Medical C…

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55 | Lisa Rowell | Prayers for D.C. and the Untold Story of the Death of my Baby Brother 13:27

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Lisa opens up about a story she has never shared publicly—the story of her baby brother who passed away in 1992. For decades, his life has been hidden in silence, but Lisa feels compelled to finally tell it from her own perspective. With raw honesty, she invites you into the pain, the questions, and the jou…

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The latest on Air Canada negotiations amid flight attendants defying back to work orders 37:07

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Pierre Poilievre seeks re-election as voters head to the polls in a by-election. GUEST:Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR Chambers Lori Williams - Associate Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Economics Justice and Policy Studies Mount Royal UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska for summit 35:26

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Air Canada faces deadline for flight attendants to strike. GUEST:Peter Mackay - Former foreign affairs minister Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR Chambers Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.caBy iHeartRadio

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska today 38:39

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Back to the office for Ontario public sector workers and City of Brampton workers. Plus - possible Air Canada strike causes uncertainty at Pearson Airport. GUEST:Aurel Braun - professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at Harvard University’s Davis Center.Sean Leathong - CTV News…

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Can AI change the way we think? -- Is it doing it already? 37:07

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Should Ontario Public Service workers have to go back into the office full time? Plus - looking ahead to Trump and Putin's meeting tomorrow. GUESTS:Mohit Rajhans Media and AI Consultant, ThinkStart.ca Aurel Braun - professor, Political Science at the University of TorontoBy iHeartRadio

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Conservatives aim to amend the Criminal Code so immigration status will not be a factor in sentencing 38:01

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Plus - Scientists fear political meddling after Premier Doug Ford vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs. GUESTS:Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Félix Proulx-Giraldeau is executive director of Evidence for DemocracyBy iHeartRadio

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Air Canada's ongoing labour negotiations disrupt travel. 35:26

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Plus - are green lawns a status symbol? GUEST: Allan Stitt - President and CEO of ADR ChambersBy iHeartRadio

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What is the biggest surprise you had when you moved in with your significant other? 37:45

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TD's latest survey found many Canadians are not talking about money until after they move in together. The latest on the Air Canada strike. Who is easier to raise - boys or girls? GUESTS:Nicole Ewing - Principal at the Wealth Planning Office of TD Wealth John Gradek - faculty lecturer at McGill for their aviation management program…

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Was this protest a bust? 37:32

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Jim checks in on the scene across Toronto where protests are being held Plus – Are you Team ‘Gun It’?By iHeartRadio

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What would you do if you found $1000 outside an ATM? 37:40

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Would it be wrong to keep it? Plus – What is your free parking hack? GUESTS: Jon Woodward - Correspondent with the CTV W5 Investigative UnitBy iHeartRadio

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54 | Rebekah Mitchell President & Founder of M.E.N.D | The Story Behind M.E.N.D. 52:40

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Send us a text Just after the one-year anniversary of Rebecca Mitchell’s son Jonathan’s stillbirth, she came across a baby’s obituary in the Dallas newspaper and felt compelled to send the grieving mother a sympathy card. That simple act sparked a powerful friendship rooted in shared sorrow. Within weeks, they connected with two other mothers who h…

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Air Canada flight attendants hold day of action 38:53

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What is the latest on negotiations? Plus – Do people need sidewalk education? GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto reporter Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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Nova Scotia bans entering forests. Is this overreach? 37:40

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Jim hears from a Halifax morning man and takes your calls. Plus – Why is Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington? GUESTS: Peter Harrison - morning show co-host at Move 100 Halifax JJ Green - National security correspondent for WTOPBy iHeartRadio

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Did Jim’s 'hoser' neighbour cross a line? 36:20

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Weigh in on something Jim saw the other day. Plus – What’s the worst thing Mark Carney could do right now? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in MontrealBy iHeartRadio

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Are you really going to another province if you only go to the airport? 38:23

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Jim takes your Talkbacks. Submit yours on the iHeart Radio app! Plus – The long-lasting impacts of Big Brothers Big Sisters GUESTS: Alex Durante - Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation Gary Sands - senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Jeff and Bernard - past and current Big Brothers in Big Brothers Big Sisters…

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How Doug Ford could play a role in the ongoing trade negotiations 38:30

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Could Trump reopen CUSMA? Plus - What’s the number one thing you want your kids to be when they grow up? GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics Mark Masters - TSN ReporterBy iHeartRadio

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Is your kid a bully? 37:45

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Jim has some thoughts about a conversation Deb had. Plus – Why Jim refuses to apologize. GUESTS: Baris Akyurek - VP of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTraderBy iHeartRadio

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Were the cops being too mean by releasing this call? 38:02

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When’s the last time you had to call your mom for help? Plus – Is Mark Carney still ‘elbows up’? GUEST: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leadersBy iHeartRadio

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Jim’s wondering if people are allowed to change 37:33

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He weighs in on that 311 caller story. Plus – Do we need to teach social media in schools? GUEST: Dr. Glen Kenny - professor of physiology at the University of OttawaBy iHeartRadio

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A bombshell report on OceanGate is released after the Titan implosion 37:18

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What new details have emerged? Plus – Do you swear around your kids? GUESTS: Arnie Gelbart - Producer of the documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub DisasterBy iHeartRadio

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Inside Mark Carney’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood 38:45

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Why one writer is calling the move a strategic blunder Plus – Will Air Canada flight attendants go on strike? GUESTS: Jim Gallant - one of the negotiators with CUPW Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.By iHeartRadio

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53 | Linda Znachko Founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry | How One Woman Is Giving the Voiceless a Voice 53:54

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Send us a text In this powerful and emotional episode, I’m joined by Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name ministry and author of the award-winning book He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to Say YES to God. What began as heartbreak over a baby abandoned in a dumpster became a calling that reshaped Linda’s life. She couldn…

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Why was Doug Ford criticizing Campbell’s Soup? 37:28

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It’s the Premier vs. a can label Plus – Emotional stories from Google Street View? GUEST: Michael Badejo - Lawyer - Fillmore Riley LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Wait, how many times have you been proposed to? 37:14

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Jim breaks down a surprising topic based on a viral video Plus – How will the tariffs impact your wallet? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: 35% tariff on Canada still in the cards 37:51

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With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, what will Mark Carney do? Plus – Are HART Hubs a good idea now? GUESTS: Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Peter MacKay - Former Foreign Affa…

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Can you ever ‘child-proof’ the internet? 39:00

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Jim breaks down some moves the UK is making and if Canada could do the same thing. Plus – We’re leaning more about the plane crash that happened in Toronto in the winter. GUESTS: Carmi Levy - tech expert John Gradek - Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGillBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September if certain conditions met 37:03

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Delivering insight and analysis of the announcement as news comes in Plus – Where are we at with tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline? GUESTS: David Shellnutt - The Biking Lawyer Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association…

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Breaking down that interview with Sean Feucht from this morning 37:41

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Is the backlash really about free speech? Plus – More than 40% of women do all of the shopping for their husband GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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How often do you feel like a ‘bad parent’? 39:03

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One study says it happens on average 156 times a year. Jim takes some pretty emotional calls. Plus - Toronto cop accused of covering up on-duty drinking with subordinates GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detectiveBy iHeartRadio

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What one psychologist thinks about using ChatGPT as your therapist 39:11

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Why kids are doomscrolling more these days Plus - Are we really still mad about who is on the Sunshine List? GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness GroupBy iHeartRadio

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52 | Jen Rowray-Healthy Birth Day | Stillbirth is Preventable: Why We're Returning to the Hill to Fight for Families 17:48

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Send us a text In this short but powerful episode, I’m joined by Jen Rowray of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. and Count the Kicks to talk about an important cause—stillbirth prevention. I share my plans to travel to Washington, D.C. from September 17–19 to advocate for legislative change and life-saving awareness. One of the key efforts we’re supporting i…

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What does ‘no politics’ in the classroom actually look like? 36:53

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Jim takes your calls Plus – Is there really a problem with this Sydney Sweeney ad?By iHeartRadio

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Has anything good ever come out of ‘talking to the manager’? 37:41

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Jim talks to a radio host who emailed the CEO of Costco Plus – What should be done about this controversial concert? GUESTS: Goldy Hyder - President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada Elias Makos - Host at CJADBy iHeartRadio

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Toronto city council approves RentSafe signs 38:29

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If you’re a landlord, will you have to put one up next year? Plus – Do kids not know how to cook anymore? GUESTS: Josh Matlow - Toronto city councillor Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expertBy iHeartRadio

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Is it creepy to go to a dog park if you don’t have a dog? 40:46

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Deb wants to hear your thoughts. Plus – What options does Mark Carney have at the bargaining table with Trump? GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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Remembering wrestling legend Hulk Hogan 36:19

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A look back at his long career and legacy. Plus – Reaction continues to come in as the former hockey players are found not guilty. GUESTS: John Pollock - reporter, editor and podcaster at POST Wrestling Megan Walker - From the National Council of Women of Canada Matt Cauz - TSN 1050By iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: All five former hockey players in sexual assault case found not guilty of all charges 37:56

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Jim gets reaction from experts and listeners all afternoon. GUESTS: Laura Robinson - Sports journalist & Author of ‘Crossing the Line: Violence and Sexual Assault in Canada's National Sport’ Krystlee Varley - Digital Lead/Producer at CTV News London Allison Forsyth - Former Olympic skier, a founder of Generation Safe and now safe sport officer for …

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A delivery service for safe consumption products is causing debate on social media 33:47

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Should this service that brings needles to homes exist? Plus – Are you tired of chatting with AI chatbots? GUEST: Zoe Dodd - Co-organizer with Toronto Overdose Prevention SocietyBy iHeartRadio

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How do you decide which line you’re going to use at a store? 38:14

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Jim tries to settle an age-old debate once and for all. Plus – The RCMP is cracking down on illegal TV streaming servicBy iHeartRadio

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What age did you give your kid a cellphone? 37:34

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The age scientists say you should give your kid their first mobile device Plus – Your calls and talkbacks remembering Ozzy Osbourne GUEST: Drew Masters - editor of legendary Canadian rock magazine MEATBy iHeartRadio

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Jim kicks off the show with a panel remembering Ozzy Osbourne 39:07

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How two music fans and broadcasters are remembering the rock legend Plus – Is OnlyFans ruining relationships? GUESTS: Jerry Agar - host of the Jerry Agar Show Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Samantha Fink - Toronto Star contributor, has also been published in the LA T…

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51 | Meg Roland | Trauma and the Brain: Where Neuroscience Meets Faith 1:00:56

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Send us a text Have you ever felt stuck after trauma—trapped in panic, fear, or constant survival mode? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Meg Roland, a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor with Clint Davis Counseling, to unpack what’s really happening in our brains after trauma—and why it can feel impossible to move forward. Meg shar…