The Final Word

Friday, November 21, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the breaking report from the Friday candidate forum for the upcoming Students' Union election at Toronto Metropolitan University. Only a few candidates attended, and students were largely absent. Kinza reports on the fallout of Ontario's controversial Bill 33, with director Andrea Vásquez Jiménez of Policing Free Schools. Gabriel also looks at the creation of guidelines for artificial intelligence use in healthcare with Dr. Alexander Caudarella, CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. Portley Ghartey-Johnson has this week's headline roundup.

Friday, November 14, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines covering a new TMU student residence, Toronto allowing neighourhood retail again and increases to TTC service. Kinza Zafar follows the story of Toronto city housing and senior workers voting for a strike mandate amid feeling a 'sense of despair'. Gabriel Hilty reports on homelessness in Toronto including the upcoming winter plan from the city and talking to local artist Richard Todd who is raising awareness through a song.

Friday, November 7, 2025 — In this LIVE episode, host Gabriel Hilty breaks down the 2025 federal budget introduced Tuesday. Economics professor Lars Osberg explains how the budget contains tax breaks for businesses but few affordability measures for daily life. Kinza Zafar reports on TMU community members speaking out, after students were assaulted by a former Israeli soldier at a Wednesday event hosted by a TMU student group. Manju Boopathiraj has this week's news roundup.

Friday, October 31, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty talks with White Ribbon CEO Humberto Carolo on their new report on the rise of online misogyny its impact in classrooms. Kinza Zafar speaks with OPSEU president JP Hornick on Bill 33 and Bill 5, which they call 'power grabs'. Portley Ghartey-Johnson has this week's news roundup.