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  • Deb Hutton kicks off the hour with a panel on the Ontario Liberal leadership race, joined by political strategists Blue Knox and Theresa Lubowitz to discuss the candidates, campaign momentum, and what the party needs to rebuild.
  • Then it's time for the MuniciPALS Panel, featuring former Toronto councillors Karen Stintz and Joe Mihevc, who break down the biggest stories at City Hall, including the Toronto mayoral race, Billy Bishop Airport, FIFA spending, renovictions, and the departure of veteran councillor Gord Perks.
  • The show wraps up with listener calls on two timely topics: Have money differences ever hurt a friendship? and If you could spend a week learning a new skill, what would it be?

Guests: Blue Knox, Theresa Lubowitz, Karen Stintz, Joe Mihevc

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