The Big Story

Breaking news on U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran's top leader and senior officials. Iran responds with missile and drone attacks across the region. A friendly fire incident brings down U.S. jets amid escalating military chaos. Canadian officials urge safety while communities react. Energy markets wobble as oil and gas prices risk spiking.

Ebrahim Bagheri, a University of Toronto computer science professor and founder of an initiative on responsible AI, discusses AI safety, privacy and regulation. He explores why companies flag dangerous behaviour but may not alert police. He examines the tension between false positives and public safety, gaps in law, and whether online services should follow real-world regulatory rules.

Trade and high-level talks between Canada and India take center stage, including safety and security concerns. Shifts in travel plans as cartel violence alters Canadians' vacation choices. Netflix bows out of a major bidding war for Warner Bros., with politics and price in play. New polling shows varied support for unity across provinces, and a Canadian faces tough conditions in US immigration detention.

Jeffrey Dvorkin, journalist and professor known for media and accountability analysis, breaks down the fallout of Prince Andrew's arrest. He explores the alleged misconduct and possible follow-up probes. He contrasts UK and US media approaches. He assesses the historic significance for the monarchy and outlines institutional fixes and PR challenges facing the royals.

Coverage of a high-profile diplomatic tour aiming to rebalance trade ties in Asia. Tensions between Canada and India over past allegations. A viral snowball fight in New York that led to arrests. Rising child poverty in Canada and debates over missing race-based health data. Indirect Iran-U.S. nuclear talks and forthcoming Clinton testimony before U.S. lawmakers.

Kearie Daniel, founder of the Black Women's Institute for Health and leader in research on Black women's health, discusses Canada's lack of race-based maternal health data. She shares international disparity context. Conversations cover myths about pain and care, the Voices Unheard survey, alarming mental-health signals, and community-led supports like Mothering Minds.

A recap of a record-breaking 1 hour 47 minute State of the Union and the claims that framed it. Canada pledges $8 million in UN food aid to Cuba amid shortages and geopolitical pressure. Canadians return home after two days of violence in Mexico linked to cartel activity. Health advocates press for stronger HPV vaccination and a national women’s health strategy.

Mickey Djuric, an Ottawa-based POLITICO reporter covering Parliament Hill, breaks down recent floor crossings that pushed the Liberals to 169 seats. He discusses why moderate MPs are attracted to Mark Carney, the likelihood of more crossers, the impact of upcoming byelections, and what a slim majority could change in Parliament.

Major Canadian airlines are restarting flights to Puerto Vallarta after recent violence subsides. Local policing in cartel-affected regions and the risks officers face are explored. Officials meet to discuss AI safety following concerns about ChatGPT. Coverage marks four years of the Ukraine war and outlines related aid and sanctions. U.S. political timing and hockey team controversies are also mentioned.

Jerry Flores, sociology professor at the University of Toronto who studies migration, violence and Indigenous communities. He traces cartel rise and leadership succession. He describes daily life under cartel control and typical violent fallout after a leader’s death. He talks about new cartel tactics, local police challenges, U.S.-Mexico links, risks to Canadians in Mexico, and disinformation dangers.