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Chris Alexander Enters Toronto Mayoral Race | Should Families Know Suspect Names? | Economist thoughts on Carney | Late‑Night Coffee Run?
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Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on Chris Alexander entering the Toronto mayoral race. He asks listeners: Have you ever heard of Chris Alexander? What have you heard, and should he be Toronto’s next mayor?
Next, Mark speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, about a grieving family who wants to know the name of the man who allegedly killed their children, and the normal procedures in cases like this.
Economists are decrying Prime Minister Carney, questioning why new spending commitments aren’t reflected in fiscal planning documents. Mark speaks with Don Drummond, economist and Fellow‑in‑Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute.
Then, mark asks: Who drinks coffee after dark? Would you be happy with late-night coffee shops?