Today on The Social, the names and photos of the ‘Cornell 7’ – accused rapists – are circulating online.  What happens when the court of public opinion moves faster than the justice system? And, should energy drinks be banned for youth under 16? Then, is being a little delusional the secret to getting what you want? Plus, should parents share their location with their kids? Then, author Belle Burden talks about her book “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage” and discovering her husband’s secret affair. Plus, cheap and easy Hawaiian recipes you can make at home. And, which zodiac signs have the highest sex drive?

Featuring rapper and music producer Kardinal Offishall and sports broadcaster Kate McKenna.

Today on The Social, the names and photos of the &lsquo;Cornell 7&rsquo; &ndash; accused rapists &ndash; are circulating online.&nbsp; What happens when the court of public opinion moves faster than the justice system? And, should energy drinks be banned for youth under 16? Then, is being a little delusional the secret to getting what you want? Plus, should parents share their location with their kids? Then, author Belle Burden talks about her book &ldquo;Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage&rdquo; and discovering her husband&rsquo;s secret affair. Plus, cheap and easy Hawaiian recipes you can make at home. And, which zodiac signs have the highest sex drive?
Featuring rapper and music producer Kardinal Offishall and sports broadcaster Kate McKenna.

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Unpacking the ‘Cornell 7’ Case

Today on The Social, should Canada slow down its AI data centre development?  And, do F-bombs belong in an opera?  Then, do Canadians have a right to know how much money the government has spent battling First Nations in court?  Plus, should you travel without a plan?  And, Jess visits a Six Nations greenhouse that’s preserving native plants.  Then, why is residential school denialism on the rise?  Plus, the ‘Ancestor Voices’ music program that teaches kids about truth and reconciliation.

Featuring scholar and writer Riley Yesno, journalist Willow Fiddler, music educator Stacey Sinclair and musician Julian Taylor.

Today on The Social, should Canada slow down its AI data centre development?&nbsp; And, do F-bombs belong in an opera?&nbsp; Then, do Canadians have a right to know how much money the government has spent battling First Nations in court?&nbsp; Plus, should you travel without a plan?&nbsp; And, Jess visits a Six Nations greenhouse that&rsquo;s preserving native plants.&nbsp; Then, why is residential school denialism on the rise?&nbsp; Plus, the &lsquo;Ancestor Voices&rsquo; music program that teaches kids about truth and reconciliation.
Featuring scholar and writer Riley Yesno, journalist Willow Fiddler, music educator Stacey Sinclair and musician Julian Taylor.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today on The Social, the hottest fashion and most memorable moments from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.  And, a California tech exec gets slammed for her viral list of dating non-negotiables.  Then, is it cheap to request repayment for anything under $15?  Plus, the internet is enraged over a mother “doing it all” at a baseball game.  And, we’ve got the hottest shoe trends for fall.  Then, the mistakes people make when adding supplements and vitamins to their routine.  And, what’s a “stupid question” you’re too embarrassed to ask?

Featuring music journalist and television producer Emilie Hanskamp, stylist Erica Wark, and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe.

Today on The Social, the hottest fashion and most memorable moments from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.&nbsp; And, a California tech exec gets slammed for her viral list of dating non-negotiables.&nbsp; Then, is it cheap to request repayment for anything under $15?&nbsp; Plus, the internet is enraged over a mother &ldquo;doing it all&rdquo; at a baseball game.&nbsp; And, we&rsquo;ve got the hottest shoe trends for fall.&nbsp; Then, the mistakes people make when adding supplements and vitamins to their routine.&nbsp; And, what&rsquo;s a &ldquo;stupid question&rdquo; you&rsquo;re too embarrassed to ask?
Featuring music journalist and television producer Emilie Hanskamp, stylist Erica Wark, and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe.

MTV VMAs Fashion:  Midriffs Have a Moment

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, did Channing Tatum use a burner account to troll his ex and other celebrities?  Plus, is PDA back?  And, we’re charmed by actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan – the star of the new coming-of-age film ‘Best of the Best’.

Featuring ‘Canada's Drag Race’ Queens Kendall Gender and Aurora Matrix, author and television host Mary Berg and actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

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, did Channing Tatum use a burner account to troll his ex and other celebrities? &nbsp;Plus, is PDA back?&nbsp; And, we&rsquo;re charmed by actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan &ndash; the star of the new coming-of-age film &lsquo;Best of the Best&rsquo;.
Featuring &lsquo;Canada's Drag Race&rsquo; Queens Kendall Gender and Aurora Matrix, author and television host Mary Berg and actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

Unpacking the ‘Cornell 7’ Case

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