Evan Solomon is joined by Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst and Former Federal NDP Leader.

On today’s show:
Evan discusses his impending job change, with The Evan Solomon Show wrapping up at the end of this week while he heads to New York City, but stays in the CTV family
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino responds to pushback from provinces on federal gun buyback program
We hear from you on if you support that firearms buyback program
Retired Maj-Gen. David Fraser gives his assessment of Ukrainian gains made recently against Russia
We get your take on whether contact sports are too dangerous following the concussion issues with Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa
Evan hears from you on his departure from the show and times in your lives you’ve made big changes

Evan Solomon is joined by Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst and Former Federal NDP Leader.
On today’s show:
<ul>
<li>Evan discusses his impending job change, with The Evan Solomon Show wrapping up at the end of this week while he heads to New York City, but stays in the CTV family</li>
<li>Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino responds to pushback from provinces on federal gun buyback program</li>
<li>We hear from you on if you support that firearms buyback program</li>
<li>Retired Maj-Gen. David Fraser gives his assessment of Ukrainian gains made recently against Russia</li>
<li>We get your take on whether contact sports are too dangerous following the concussion issues with Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa</li>
<li>Evan hears from you on his departure from the show and times in your lives you’ve made big changes</li>
</ul>

We cover all of the current affairs you need to know and feature the biggest newsmakers in Canada and around the world. The show is hard-hitting, bold, surprising, and will bring you strong opinions and touching experiences. Extraordinary stories are told here.

We cover all of the current affairs you need to know and feature the biggest newsmakers in Canada and around the world. The show is hard-hitting, bold, surprising, and will bring you strong opinions and touching experiences. Extraordinary stories are told here.

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It’s Election Day in Quebec, with Legault’s CAQ Party poised for another victory.

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Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 

This week's show is hosted by Mark Towhey and features panelists Sean Vanderklis, co-host of One Dish One Mic which airs in Niagara, London and Windsor, and Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff.

Topics:
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for a convicted arms dealer. Does this set a bad precedent?
The RCMP has suspended a contract awarded to a company with ties to the Chinese government. Why do we continue to do business with China?
An Ontario hospital is considering hiring unvaccinated nurses and health-care workers to combat a staffing shortage. Thoughts on this? 
Marit Stiles is set to be the next Ontario NDP leader after being the only candidate in the race. Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberals are courting Green leader Mike Schreiner for party leadership. Is it time for new political parties?
Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year. Have you ever used this term? 
Are you watching the new Harry and Meghan documentary?

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 
This week's show is hosted by Mark Towhey and features panelists Sean Vanderklis, co-host of One Dish One Mic which airs in Niagara, London and Windsor, and Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff.
Topics:
<ol>
<li>WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for a convicted arms dealer. Does this set a bad precedent?</li>
<li>The RCMP has suspended a contract awarded to a company with ties to the Chinese government. Why do we continue to do business with China?</li>
<li>An Ontario hospital is considering hiring unvaccinated nurses and health-care workers to combat a staffing shortage. Thoughts on this? </li>
<li>Marit Stiles is set to be the next Ontario NDP leader after being the only candidate in the race. Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberals are courting Green leader Mike Schreiner for party leadership. Is it time for new political parties?</li>
<li>Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year. Have you ever used this term? </li>
<li>Are you watching the new Harry and Meghan documentary?</li>
</ol>

Free For All Friday

Mark Towhey hosts. He takes your calls about Brittney Griner's release and speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist specializing in the study of organized crime, international issues, and international sports.

On today's show: 
Eric Alper, a publicist, music expert and radio host, on the death of the key change in music. 
Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Stephen Woodland, president of the The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, on the Mint unveiling a new toonie with a black outer ring in memory of the Queen.
Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.

Mark Towhey hosts. He takes your calls about Brittney Griner's release and speaks with Declan Hill, an investigative academic and journalist specializing in the study of organized crime, international issues, and international sports.
On today's show: 
<ul>
<li>Eric Alper, a publicist, music expert and radio host, on the death of the key change in music. </li>
<li>Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.</li>
<li>Stephen Woodland, president of the The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, on the Mint unveiling a new toonie with a black outer ring in memory of the Queen.</li>
<li>Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.</li>
</ul>

It’s Election Day in Quebec, with Legault’s CAQ Party poised for another victory.

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