About this episode
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss updates on the Eglinton Crosstown, the Gordie Howe Bridge controversy involving Donald Trump, and Ontario's response to police corruption allegations.
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath leave the studio and hop on the Eglinton Crosstown, where they discuss what's new on the line, what could be improved, and where public transit in Toronto goes from here. U.S. president Donald Trump has set his eyes on the Gordie Howe Bridge — making several inflammatory claims about the project and threatening the opening. Steve and John Michael discuss why this latest salvo could be a bridge too far for our largest trading partner. Queen's Park is stepping in after accusations of corruption in numerous Ontario police services. Steve and JMM discuss the province's plans and who will be conducting the investigation. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-the-scarborough-southwest-byelection-will-reshape-queens-park-and-ottawa JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-no-donald-trump-cant-have-the-gordie-howe-bridge-obviously See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Paikin, John Michael McGrath
Topics covered
- Eglinton Crosstown
- public transit
- Gordie Howe Bridge
- Donald Trump
- Ontario police services
- corruption investigation
Keywords
- transit
- politics
- investigation
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Toronto, U.S., Ontario
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