The Big Story

Coverage of alleged high-level Iranian assassinations and tense retaliatory strikes. Discussion of U.S. military options to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Polling shows most Canadians lean toward neutrality while political divides remain. The Bank of Canada keeps rates steady amid global uncertainty. The federal government appeals a ruling on emergency powers. Venezuela celebrates a dramatic baseball victory.

Willy Lowry, CBC Washington correspondent and co-host of Two Blocks from the White House, breaks down Trump's solitary strike strategy and the fallout of acting without allied buy-in. Short takes cover the diplomatic misstep, Canada's limited options and how Europe and NATO might respond. The conversation teases scenarios of quick wins versus deeper entanglement.

Coverage of Cuba’s island-wide blackout and an oil cutoff tied to a provocative U.S. comment. Reports that two Iranian officials may have been killed amid expanding Israeli operations in Lebanon. A slowdown in Canadian home sales and the Vatican returning Indigenous items to Canada. A federal probe into possible illegal crab fishing and a tease about AI-generated children’s content.

Dr. Keri Ewart, chair and assistant professor studying AI in education and child development. She explains how AI-made, high-stimulation videos for toddlers are produced and why they proliferate. Short segments contrast research-backed children’s media with fast-paced algorithmic content. Practical approaches for vetting media, co-watching and harnessing AI positively are discussed.

Coverage of international tension as calls emerge for NATO involvement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. World leaders weigh in with cautious responses and implications for future alliances. Mark Carney's UK meetings and the cooling inflation rate are discussed. Small businesses face rising fuel costs. The Oscars sweep by One Battle After Another is also highlighted.

Joshua Schachnow, family lawyer and CEO of Visto.AI, brings legal-tech perspective on immigration and AI. He discusses Canada's rising immigration numbers, the pressures from international students and private colleges, and how AI might triage applications and handle inquiries. He warns about transparency, privacy, vendor choices and potential court backlogs.

A rundown of U.S. officials taunting Iran and questions about an undisclosed strike on a Canadian military site in Kuwait. A look at February's sharp job losses and rising unemployment. Coverage of Arctic defence visits and travel pivots for March Break. Updates on NASA's Artemis moon flight and a segment probing Canada’s alcohol guideline awareness.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a Toronto family physician and public health researcher, explains why alcohol ranks as Canada’s most harmful substance. She discusses how harms were measured, links between alcohol and social costs like violence and court strain, confusion around drinking guidelines, and policy choices such as availability and warning labels. Short, urgent, and policy-focused conversation.

A fast roundup of international tensions after Iran’s new supreme leader issues a defiant message. Coverage of Mark Carney’s overseas stops to watch NATO exercises and discuss Arctic security. Big ticket demand and resale risks around the FIFA World Cup. Federal funding to bolster synagogue security and a survey linking Alberta separatism to business confidence. A preview of a conversation on vaccine hesitancy.

Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, an immunologist who grew up unvaccinated, shares how personal history and science shaped her work. She discusses confronting childhood beliefs, why empathy beats shame in vaccine conversations, tailoring public health messages, and distinguishing hesitant parents from committed activists. Short, human stories drive her approach.