On today’s edition of The Morning Show, we began with Mayor Josh Morgan discussing the kickoff to 2026 budget deliberations and what comes next now that a builder has been chosen for London’s micro-shelter site. We then spoke with David Perry from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about how the federal budget could bring significant opportunities to London’s defence sector. Our third segment explored why the Swedish royal family is visiting Canada this week and how Canada may soon rely on multiple countries for new fighter jets. We also looked at new data showing Canadian travel to the U.S. continues to fall, costing the American tourism sector billions. Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner joined us to talk about rising hydro rates and why he believes Ontario needs real structural fixes to the electricity system. We wrapped up with a look at how fast-food inflation is driving young adults — especially Gen Z — away from quick-service restaurants.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a look at how Londoners rate their quality of life, with three-quarters reporting they feel good or very good about living here despite growing concern over homelessness. We then speak with Jennifer Dunn from the London Abused Women’s Centre about Wear Purple Day and this year’s Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign. Next, Banting House curator Grant Maltman joins us to mark World Diabetes Day and reflect on the global importance of Sir Frederick Banting’s discovery of insulin. We follow that with Mike Stubbs previewing a big weekend for the London Knights as they take on Owen Sound and Sault Ste. Marie. Finally, we wrap with a bizarre story out of Hamilton where a man stole a city bus—with passengers on board—and continued making stops before being safely arrested.

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, we began with the escalating tension in Ingersoll, where workers at the Cami Assembly plant say they will seize the facility if GM tries to remove machinery tied to its future. We then spoke with Ward 8 Councillor Steve Lehman about London surpassing $2.2 billion in building permits for the second consecutive year and the green light for two high-rises on the Crossings Pub site. After that, we looked at council’s decision to reject low-risk home food production, despite provincial rules that allow it. Our weekly panel with John Fyfe-Millar and Ryan Gauss tackled the season’s first snowfall, London’s plowing strategy, and the idea of 24/7 construction. We wrapped with a lighter segment on unusual Christmas gifts, from Apple’s pricey “iPhone Pocket” to Oprah’s high-end holiday picks.