The Social Podcast

Today on The Social, the RCMP spent over half a million dollars providing security for Prince Harry when he visited Canada for work and personal reasons. Then, Shania Twain says fear fuels her, but does it influence your decisions? And, should you think about how your child’s name will impact their future when naming them? Plus, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter is dropping Tom’s last name. And, should guests pay to attend a kid’s birthday party? Then, the Pentagon’s latest release of eerie, unexplained encounters and why advocates want more government transparency! Featuring award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Sasha-Leigh Henry, and scholar and writer Riley Yesno.

Today on The Social, the ‘Barbie’ movie sequel could be in jeopardy over high salary demands. And, should you confront a co-worker who walks around the office barefoot? Then, how should you tell your anxious family that you’re a motorcyclist? Plus, is a black-tie wedding acceptable in this economy? And, should you split the cost of your engagement ring with your partner? Then, Nicole Kidman makes a rare comment about her marriage to Tom Cruise. And, have people forgotten how to behave at the movies? Plus, actor Ben McKenzie takes on cryptocurrency in his new documentary. Featuring actor and comedian Tom Hearn, and TV host and writer Teddy Wilson.

Today on The Social, a news anchor fell asleep on live TV. And, is there a trade-off between military spending and Canadians’ quality of life? Then, is too much nostalgia a bad thing? Plus, a writer for ‘British Vogue’ is asking if the bar is too low for famous men who are still with their childhood sweethearts. And, a Florida restaurant is offering a nude dining experience to their customers. Then, a flight to Toronto was canceled because a child refused to get in their seat. Plus, would you pay half for a date after the fact? And, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares tips on how you can take better care of your eyes this summer. Featuring actor and comedian Miguel Rivas.

Today on The Social, Anne Hathaway is making waves for her maternity fashion choices. And, Brad Pitt opens up about his addiction and mental health struggles. Then, ‘Miss Universe Canada’ host Ashley Callingbull calls out the pageant for cultural appropriation. Plus, do you prefer your doctor to be attractive or unattractive? And, the everyday things people do in public that make us silently rage. Then, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs. Will this help or hurt her political career? Plus, what’s the difference between late and fashionably late? And, Gen Z want their parents to pay for family holidays. Then, how social media shapes the way we experience everything. Featuring comedian and writer Elvira Kurt.

Today on The Social, the ‘Barbie’ movie sequel could be in jeopardy over high salary demands. And, should you confront a co-worker who walks around the office barefoot? Then, how should you tell your anxious family that you’re a motorcyclist? Plus, is a black-tie wedding acceptable in this economy? And, should you split the cost of your engagement ring with your partner? Featuring actor and comedian Tom Hearn.

Today on The Social, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Italian vacation has some Canadians up in arms. And, tens of thousands of Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled. Then, Nicole Kidman makes a rare comment about her marriage to Tom Cruise. Plus, have people forgotten how to behave at the movies? And, is there a shortage of eligible men? Featuring TV host and writer Teddy Wilson.

Today on The Social, Oprah Winfrey confesses she has become unapologetically full of herself. And, would you travel to get a better view of an eclipse? Then, does Perez Hilton deserve empathy and privacy following his mental health crisis, despite not extending the same to celebrities in the past? Plus, Netflix expands the ‘Love is Blind’ franchise to Canada! And, the University of Michigan is moving to a pass/fail grading system for students in first semester to help curb depression, anxiety and stress.

Today on The Social, Anne Hathaway is making waves for her maternity fashion choices. And, Brad Pitt opens up about his addiction and mental health struggles. Then, ‘Miss Universe Canada’ host Ashley Callingbull calls out the pageant for cultural appropriation. Plus, do you prefer your doctor to be attractive or unattractive? And, the everyday things people do in public that make us silently rage. Featuring comedian and writer Elvira Kurt.

Today on The Social, a flight to Toronto was canceled because a child refused to get in their seat. Then, would you pay half for a date after the fact? We dive into the “revenge payment” dating trend! And, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs. Will this help or hurt her political career? Plus, what’s the difference between late and fashionably late? And, Gen Z want their parents to pay for family holidays.

Today on ‘The Social,’ Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life amidst people scrutinizing her appearance. Then, the Spider-man sequel ‘Brand New Day' is breaking box office numbers! And, the 2027 Met Gala theme will centre around the work of designer John Galliano, who was fired from Dior and charged with two hate crimes in 2011. Then, would you lose your cool if people peed in your pool? And, John Cena got candid at San Diego Comic-Con about his two hair transplants. Then, is independence the most important trait in a relationship? And, would it bother you if your fiancé solicited a friend to help pick out your engagement ring? Plus, what to do if you're packaged out.

Today on ‘The Social,’ a news anchor fell asleep on live TV, and you have to see the clip. Then, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s increased military spending is causing some controversy. Is the safety of a country about protecting it from outside threats? Or making sure its citizens can thrive? And is too much nostalgia a bad thing? Someone writing into an advice column in ‘The Guardian’ is asking if being overwhelmed by nostalgia is actually harmful. Actor and comedian Miguel Rivas joins the panel!

Today on ‘The Social,’ Brittany Cartwright says she was betrayed by her former publicist, Lori Krebs. Krebs has started dating Cartwright’s ex-husband, Jax Taylor, despite being Cartwright’s friend and colleague for 20 years. Who’s in the wrong, the friend or her ex? Then, do men need mental load coaches? A writer for the ‘New York Times’ spoke with one of these coaches, who helps men with managing the workload of running a household with their partners. Would you be ok with your partner using one of these coaches? Actor and comedian Nigel Downer joins the panel.

Today on ‘The Social,’ A$AP Rocky goes off on an artist for leaking his DMs. A logo artist publicly posted a private request from Rocky for the two to work together, leading Rocky to call off the deal. Was the artist being disrespectful? Then, everyone is wet wild for ‘Wicker.’ The upcoming film features a sexy wicker man that has the internet asking if they’re willing to risk some splinters for a good time. And is jealousy a good thing? A woman on ‘Subway Takes’ says jealousy illuminates what you really want in a relationship, do you agree? Host of ‘The Drive Home with Jamar’ on CHUM 1045 Jamar McNeil joins the panel!

Today on ‘The Social,’ Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life amidst people scrutinizing her appearance. Is Grande’s thinness any of our business? Then, the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise turns 20! We celebrate by breaking down our favourite style icons from the show’s history. And can you ban children from a pool for peeing? A man wrote into ‘Slate’ asking if he’s allowed to stop letting his relatives' kids in the pool after finding urine in it week after week. Featuring Kate McKenna, host of The Social’s digital series, ‘MomLife Crisis’ and NSL on TSN.

Today on The Social, Benny Blanco has dirty feet! Actor and comedian Robby Hoffman joins the panel to sound off! And, is there a way to stop someone from monopolizing a conversation? Then, Harry Styles reveals he laughed at his grandmother’s funeral. Plus, would you hire a celebrity impersonator? Then, how often do you replace your towels? And, Erling Haaland belatedly accepts Tom Holland’s dinner invitation. Then, are you optimistic about the next generation’s relationship with tech? Plus, we sit down with daytime TV legend Susan Lucci! Featuring actors and comedians Robby Hoffman and Miguel Rivas.

Today on 'The Social,' Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams sent fans into a frenzy after reuniting in Toronto ahead of season two of 'Heated Rivalry.' If you spotted your favourite celebrity in public, would you say hello or leave them alone? And, Ben Affleck wins 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire"! Then, Jason Kelce reveals he cried more at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding than he did at his own. Plus, what's too casual for the office, and was a host wrong for serving an uninvited dinner guest frozen pizza?

Today on ‘The Social,’ BTS pull out of the Grammys. The K-pop group are choosing not to submit their new music for consideration for this year’s Grammy awards, following the recording academy’s decision to launch a new best Asian pop performance category. Then, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter is dropping her father’s last name, now going by Suri Noelle. Should we end the practice of giving children their father’s last name? And should guests pay to attend a kid’s birthday party? With everything getting more and more expensive, a writer for the CBC is asking if it isn’t time to start expecting parents to pay up if they want their kids to attend your child’s birthday party. Featuring scholar and writer Riley Yesno.

Today on ‘The Social,’ should Canada be paying for notable foreigners’ personal trips? The CBC reports that the RCMP has spent over half a million dollars providing security detail for Prince Harry, including on his personal trips to date Meghan Markle. Then, Shania Twain says fear fuels her, but does it influence your decisions? And should you name your kids for their future? A Black woman named Christopher Stewart says her parents’ choice of name was forward-looking in a way she didn’t appreciate as a child. Featuring award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Sasha-Leigh Henry.

Today on ‘The Social,’ Usher kicked a woman off stage because she wasn’t interested in being touched by him during one of his shows. Who’s at fault: Usher, his staff, or the woman herself? Then, a woman writing in to ‘The National Post’ isn’t sure if she should let her daughter quit her job as a summer camp counselor. And, how do you feel about roster dating? A writer for ‘The Guardian’ says that more people are dating multiple people at once to help them fulfill different needs. Would you date a roster of suitors? Featuring writer Bee Quammie.

Today on ‘The Social,’ actor and wrestler John Cena gets candid about his hair transplant journey, but should mean comments determine your surgery decisions? Then, Love Island USA contestant Sincere has his girlfriend Melanie’s photo as his phone background - is that cute or cringe? And, who gets to choose your engagement ring? A woman writing in to ‘The Washington Post’ says that she helped her friend shop for a ring for his soon-to-be fiancée. Would you want your partner to solicit help from friends in this case?