David Common

David Thurton, CBC political reporter covering Lori Idlout's floor-crossing and its impact on the Liberals. Margaret Evans, Erbil-based reporter on militia activity and tensions in northern Iraq. David Common, Amman correspondent tracking Iran's expanding attacks across the Middle East. They discuss regional escalation, risks of Iraq becoming a new front, strikes on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and a shifting Canadian parliament.

David Common, CBC foreign correspondent based in Amman, Jordan, provides on-the-ground analysis of Middle East developments. He discusses Tomahawk strikes and competing US and Iran claims about when the war will end. He reports on Israeli attacks in Beirut and regional displacement. He also covers how the conflict is driving oil prices and pain at North American gas pumps.

Erica Johnson, CBC reporter who investigated a tuition scam leaving a student with $37K in fraudulent charges. David Common, CBC foreign correspondent in Amman, analyzing Iran’s new hard-line leader and regional fallout. They cover the tuition fraud and bank response. They discuss Iran’s leadership change, regional strikes and the oil price spike near $120 a barrel.

Cameron Ahmed (former communications lead), Lisa Raitt (ex‑Conservative cabinet minister), Andrew Thompson (former NDP minister), Emily Nicola (columnist), Gary Anandasangaree (Federal Public Safety Minister) and David Common (CBC reporter in Amman) discuss Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz and risks of mines. They cover oil price shocks, how that could affect Canadian production and affordability, and political and policy responses at home.

Sarah Law, CBC regional reporter covering emergency response in remote First Nations. David Common, CBC foreign correspondent based in Amman reporting on Persian Gulf developments. They discuss Iran's attacks on ships and impacts on oil prices. They cover community-led air ambulance partnerships and local emergency teams in northwestern Ontario.