Contract talks between Stellantis and UNIFOR have taken a turn for the worse, and the automaker has said it plans to sell its idled plant to a defence contractor. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into what's caused this road block, why the union is saying the current plan is unacceptable, and what pressure tactics the Canadian government could apply to the company.

In just over a month, municipal elections will be held across the province. In a new podcast segment, Steve and John Michael look at some of the hottest races -and discuss what happens if no one throws their hats in the ring.

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario released its spending reports this week. Steve and JMM take a deep dive into the numbers and what they say about Ontario's economy.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/william-howard-hearst-had-many-big-accomplishments-so-why-was-he-a-one-article-premier

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-the-ttc-increase-fares-during-rush-hour-one-mayoral-candidate-thinks-so