Today on ‘The Social,’ should Canada be paying for notable foreigners’ personal trips? The CBC reports that the RCMP has spent over half a million dollars providing security detail for Prince Harry, including on his personal trips to date Meghan Markle. Then, Shania Twain says fear fuels her, but does it influence your decisions? And should you name your kids for their future? A Black woman named Christopher Stewart says her parents’ choice of name was forward-looking in a way she didn’t appreciate as a child. 

Featuring award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Sasha-Leigh Henry.

Today on &lsquo;The Social,&rsquo; should Canada be paying for notable foreigners&rsquo; personal trips? The CBC reports that the RCMP has spent over half a million dollars providing security detail for Prince Harry, including on his personal trips to date Meghan Markle. Then, Shania Twain says fear fuels her, but does it influence your decisions? And should you name your kids for their future? A Black woman named Christopher Stewart says her parents&rsquo; choice of name was forward-looking in a way she didn&rsquo;t appreciate as a child.&nbsp;
Featuring award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Sasha-Leigh Henry.

Missed The Social on air today? Catch the show’s fiery discussions and debates with Cynthia Loyst, Andrea Bain and correspondent Jess Allen! You don't want to miss it.

Missed The Social on air today? Catch the show&rsquo;s fiery discussions and debates with Cynthia Loyst, Andrea Bain and correspondent Jess Allen! You don't want to miss it.

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The RCMP Spent Half a Million Dollars Protecting Prince Harry

Today on The Social, Macklemore gets dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following pro-Palestine comments.  And, Travis Kelce confirms he wore a white top hat at his wedding.  Then, are you concerned about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to open up some Canadian airports to private investment?  And, do men have enough friends?  Plus, Tom Cruise admits that he is “intense” on film sets – but is that a bad thing?  Then, is brunch officially dead?  And, is gossip inherently bad?  Then, a writer for Vox suggests planning for the holidays now.  Plus, the winners of ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ open up about their twin telepathy that helped them win!

Featuring stylist Erica Wark, musician Jann Arden, actor and comedian Miguel Rivas, and ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ winners Tina and Liz Liao.

Today on The Social, Macklemore gets dropped from Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s tour following pro-Palestine comments.&nbsp; And, Travis Kelce confirms he wore a white top hat at his wedding.&nbsp; Then, are you concerned about Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s plan to open up some Canadian airports to private investment?&nbsp; And, do men have enough friends?&nbsp; Plus, Tom Cruise admits that he is &ldquo;intense&rdquo; on film sets &ndash; but is that a bad thing?&nbsp; Then, is brunch officially dead? &nbsp;And, is gossip inherently bad?&nbsp; Then, a writer for Vox suggests planning for the holidays now.&nbsp; Plus, the winners of &lsquo;The Amazing Race Canada&rsquo; open up about their twin telepathy that helped them win!
Featuring stylist Erica Wark, musician Jann Arden, actor and comedian Miguel Rivas, and &lsquo;The Amazing Race Canada&rsquo; winners Tina and Liz Liao.

Macklemore Gets Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour

Today on The Social, Selena Gomez says she and husband Benny Blanco are still in the “honeymoon stage”.  And, should phones be locked up at restaurants?  Then, when was the last time you had a good cry?  Plus, Ryan Reynolds reveals he once ruined a scene with Denzel Washington because his phone started ringing with a surprising ringtone.  And, Barenaked Ladies sang the Canadian anthem at the Buffalo Bills home opener.  Then, we’re charmed by actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan – the star of the new coming-of-age film ‘Best of the Best’.  Plus, ‘Big Little Lies’ author Liane Moriarty dishes on her new novel ‘Big Little Truths’ and her friendship with Nicole Kidman.

Featuring ‘Canada's Drag Race’ Queens Kendall Gender and Aurora Matrix, actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and bestselling author Liane Moriarty.

Today on The Social, Selena Gomez says she and husband Benny Blanco are still in the &ldquo;honeymoon stage&rdquo;.&nbsp; And, should phones be locked up at restaurants?&nbsp; Then, when was the last time you had a good cry?&nbsp; Plus, Ryan Reynolds reveals he once ruined a scene with Denzel Washington because his phone started ringing with a surprising ringtone.&nbsp; And, Barenaked Ladies sang the Canadian anthem at the Buffalo Bills home opener.&nbsp; Then, we&rsquo;re charmed by actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan &ndash; the star of the new coming-of-age film &lsquo;Best of the Best&rsquo;.&nbsp; Plus, &lsquo;Big Little Lies&rsquo; author Liane Moriarty dishes on her new novel &lsquo;Big Little Truths&rsquo; and her friendship with Nicole Kidman.
Featuring &lsquo;Canada's Drag Race&rsquo; Queens Kendall Gender and Aurora Matrix, actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and bestselling author Liane Moriarty.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are Still in the Honeymoon Stage

Today on The Social, Ben Affleck wanted his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to play his love interest in a new movie, but ultimately recast her to avoid baggage for viewers.  And, an official report says it could cost Alberta up to $170B to separate from Canada.  Will this sway referendum voters?  Then, is hockey still “Canada’s sport”?  Plus, Oprah Winfrey’s bringing a music and arts show to the Las Vegas Sphere.  And, Netflix is turning an infamous Stanford prison experiment into a reality show.  Then, four cheap and easy recipes that use what you have at home.  Plus, how to navigate losing a pet.

Featuring executive director of 'The Walrus' Jennifer Hollett, creator and cookbook author Alex MacLaren, and pet loss bereavement specialist Koryn Greenspan.

Today on The Social, Ben Affleck wanted his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to play his love interest in a new movie, but ultimately recast her to avoid baggage for viewers. &nbsp;And, an official report says it could cost Alberta up to $170B to separate from Canada.&nbsp; Will this sway referendum voters?&nbsp; Then, is hockey still &ldquo;Canada&rsquo;s sport&rdquo;?&nbsp; Plus, Oprah Winfrey&rsquo;s bringing a music and arts show to the Las Vegas Sphere. &nbsp;And, Netflix is turning an infamous Stanford prison experiment into a reality show.&nbsp; Then, four cheap and easy recipes that use what you have at home.&nbsp; Plus, how to navigate losing a pet.
Featuring executive director of 'The Walrus' Jennifer Hollett, creator and cookbook author Alex MacLaren, and pet loss bereavement specialist Koryn Greenspan.

The RCMP Spent Half a Million Dollars Protecting Prince Harry

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