In this episode, we dive into some of the most talked-about topics right now! We start with Anthony Mackie’s viral take on hard work, followed by a fiery political clash between Donald Trump and Doug Ford over tariffs. We also discuss Marco Rubio’s appearance at the G7 summit and the growing conversation about the 51st state. Plus, Mark Carney’s swearing-in as Prime Minister and what that means for Canada’s future. In music news, South Asian producer Ikky is calling for more recognition of South Asian music in Canada and a stop to the hate.
In the off-topic segment, we touch on the unsettling disappearance of American college student Sudiksha Konaki, the controversy surrounding Disney’s new Snow White movie, and track runner Alaila Everett’s potential assault charge during a race. Lastly, we chat about the viral, ultra-expensive Erewhon strawberry that has everyone talking!As always, stick around for our questions segment at the end of the episode – we’ve got some fun and thought-provoking ones in store!
Time Codes:
00:00-Intro
01:21-Is Success Given or Earned?
12:50 - Donald Trump VS. Doug Ford
21:55 - Marco Rubio at the G7 Summit
38:21 - Mark Carney Becomes Prime Minister
57:06 - Is Animosity Toward Immigrants on the Rise?
1:09:16-Off Topic
1:09:31- Sudiksha Konaki
1:15:43 - Snow White
1:22:36 - Alaila Everett Assault
1:26:17 Erewhon Strawberry
1:29:57-Questions
1:36:05-Outro
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