Metro Morning CBC
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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.
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Thursday, April 19: These Boots Are Made for Lawbreakin'
Guest host Molly Thomas speaks to the co-curator of an exhibit on crime and footwear. Did you know that the word 'sneaker' is rooted in the way it allows people to 'sneak' around? Plus, could smaller trucks save lives?
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Wednesday, April 17: What the federal budget means to you
The new federal budget plans to spend 53 million billion dollars, targeting Gen Z and millenials' future needs. David Common speaks to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow about what it means for this city. Lots of disagreement amongst our political panel on the possible effects on the Liberals' sliding fortunes and also between two economists on what this means for future generations.
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Tuesday, April 16: Knock, Knock: Anyone Home?
David Common speaks to Toronto's city manager about the chaos behind the vacant tax debacle that charged one-fifth of homeowners. He also spoke to a Mississauga city councillor about how the expansion of GO transit may be the largest in decades, but it still wouldn't get him to our studio in time for an interview because Milton is in political purgatory. And we learn that monarch butterflies taste disgusting.
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Monday, April 15: Crossing the line
David learns that Toronto's name, based on the Indigenous word Tkaronto -- is actually a few hours north of the city. And he unpacks Israel's options after Iran's air assault on the weekend and a conversation with a hockey coach on whether there is a grey area between hazing and team building.
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Thanks Keith Lee: our favourite food stories from this week
Woking Phoenix (say it out loud) -- smalltown Chinese restaurant as Canadian archetype; David Chang's attempt to squeeze out local chili crisp makers; a new co-operative foodhall; and T.O.'s most famous pizza, thanks to the Keith Lee effect.
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Friday, April 12: Cheers!
Guest host Molly Thomas finds out if the new federal mortgage rules can make a difference to wannabe GTA homebuyers. And what it means when (not if) Auston Matthews hits the big 70 goals. Since it's Friday, Molly also tastes a beer made with tree sap. It's noon somewhere.