Giant pandas, men with bras, and the maple syrup cartel
Anti-bacterial soap, sugar, Ryan Lochte. The news loves nothing more than to turn our favourite things into stuff we should stay away from. This week's headlines are riddled with stories that will leave you feeling bamboozled, so we put our panelists to the test in a game we call "Is it Fine or Not Fine?"
The race for the federal Conservative leadership is underway, and the candidates have started flexing their ideas. Our panel touches on this week's newsworthy developments, including the 'essential Canadian values' all leaders should embody.
And what better way to mark the beginning of another school year than finagling your way into free stuff? Have your say on what we should give away this year. Vote here now!
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This week's panel:
- actor and comedian Scott Thompson
- improviser Rebecca Northan
- comedian and Degrassi Junior High teacher Aisha Alfa
Catch our show on CBC Radio 1 Saturday at 11:30 a.m., and Monday at 11 a.m.
Because News is written and produced by Elizabeth Bowie, David Carroll, Gavin Crawford and Phil Leung, with writing help this week from Michael Balazo, Bob Kerr and Sarah Claydon.