Best Transition Out Of The Classroom Podcasts (2025)

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What did you lie about on a first date? 34:57

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One country star is sharing her secret. Plus - Is there too much Black Friday this year? GUESTS: Justin Ling - Staff columnist at the Toronto StarTony Chapman - marketing guru and host of Chatter That MattersBy iHeartRadio

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Is a tuition freeze bad policy? 38:15

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Jim and Deb co-host all afternoon and look at the top stories of the day. Plus - A major shakeup involving the son of Barry and Honey Sherman. GUEST: Kevin Donovan - Toronto Star Chief Investigative ReporteBy iHeartRadio

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Career After Teaching - Episode 3: Working From Home With Kids (The Real, Messy, Beautiful Truth) 22:05

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Links: Teacher Goal Setting Party - EARLY BIRD ENDS IN 10 DAYS: https://careerafterteaching.bigcartel.com/product/roadmap-to-leaving-the-classroom-goal-setting-party Connect on Instagram: @careerafterteaching Next Episode (Episode 4): Guest: Makeda Boehm, former teacher turned entrepreneur Makeda's Instagram: @makedabohem @seedandsociety Makeda's W…

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New research says parents should get babies’ consent before changing diapers 36:05

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Is this completely ludicrous? Plus - Is retirement something you actually plan for? GUESTS: Renee Rodgers - CTV National News Correspondent Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expertBy iHeartRadio

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Why did Marit Stiles get kicked out of question period? 39:41

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Deb speaks with the Ontario NDP leader Plus – The province is mulling taking control of the Real Estate Council of Ontario GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Minister Stephen Crawford - MPP for Oakville and Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Holyday - Toronto city councillor…

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Why The Winter Soldier is a Blueprint for Burned-Out Teachers 27:47

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Send us a text This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson uses Captain America: The Winter Soldier to unpack what it means to serve a mission—even when the system behind it is broken. From heli-carriers to hall passes, this episode is a powerful metaphor for the disillusionment teachers feel when the institutions they trusted start to cru…

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Ontario's plan to hold impaired drivers accountable 36:17

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Teachers are showing movies like K-Pop Demon Hunters in school and using six-seven in classrooms. The top 10 most stolen cars in Canada according to Equite.Plus - Do you follow expiration and best before dates? GUESTS:Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General Bryan Gast - National VP Investigative Services at Équité…

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Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services. 38:50

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The Liberals clear a high-stakes confidence vote and pass the federal budget. Plus - a rideshare driver says his earnings have never been lower, Ontario's minimum wage law may not be helping. GUEST:Nadeem Esmail - Director of Health Policy Research at The Fraser InstituteBy iHeartRadio

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Provincial government proposes changes to the Sex Offender Registry. 35:31

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MPs will vote on Carney's first budget today, which serves at a confidence vote for the Liberal government. Deb's dishwasher woes - they don't make them like they used to! GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Ontario's Solicitor GeneralBy iHeartRadio

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Toronto city council fires parking authority board 39:08

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Toronto City hall joins other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag. Plus - Renaming Dundas TTC station renaming comes with hidden costs. GUESTS: Brian Lilley - political columnist at the Toronto SunJustin Holmes - Toronto Sun Reporter Jennifer Dundas - chairperson of the Henry Dundas Committee of Ontario, and a retired Crown prosecu…

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Jenelle McClenahen - How to Build an Edtech Start-Up 33:50

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Jenelle McClenahen is the CEO & Founder of Symplifyed, a company born from her firsthand experience as a classroom educator. What began as a way to survive a chaotic year in her own classroom turned into a powerful system of intentional goal-setting and progress-monitoring that delivered transformative student growth. Her work is driven by the deep…

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Ontario Minister of Transportation weighs in on Mayor Olivia Chow's comments on the speed camera ban 35:42

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Farah Nasser shares her son's experience with Tesla's Grok. Plus - Richard Crouse gives an entertainment update. GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation MinisterFarah Nasser - Global Speaker and JournalistRichard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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Carney unveils the major projects he wants fast tracked 37:29

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Deb Speaks with Tim Hodgson, minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Snow removal plans continue plague the city of Toronto. The Wealthy Barber's David Chilton on his new book.Plus - is it too early for Christmas decorations? GUESTS:Tim Hodgson - Minister of Energy and Natural Resources David Chilton - Author of the Wealthy Barber…

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Brad Bradford wants encampments within 200m of playgrounds cleared 35:53

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Plus - Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, talks about the new offices to support parents and guardians with concerns. GUEST: Paul Calandra - Ontario Minister of EducationBy iHeartRadio

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Should elected officials be allowed to abstain from votes? 39:56

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The city grapples with a snow removal plan for the upcoming season. Plus - do you think pharmacare and dentalcare are akin to public healthcare and Canadian values?By iHeartRadio

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Career After Teaching - Episode 2: The Guilt That Keeps Us Stuck 21:44

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FREE Journaling prompt: "What would I do if I didn't feel guilty?" Connect on Instagram: @careerafterteaching Link to Teacher Goal Setting Party: https://careerafterteaching.bigcartel.com/product/roadmap-to-leaving-the-classroom-goal-setting-party Next episode: "Working From Home With Kids: The Real, Messy Truth" DM me your guilt stories - you're n…

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How do you prepare your children for the real cost of living? 34:43

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Christian Leuprecht gives an update on the war in Ukraine and Anita Anand announcing new sanctions targeting Russian drones.CP24's Andrew Brennan talks about the man who was arrested after going for a 'joy ride' in a Hamilton bus with passengers on board. What have you spent a large amount of money on that you regret? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - …

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Snowbirds, have you made different travel plans for winter? 39:44

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Deb shares her thoughts on land acknowledgements in yesterday's Remembrance Day ceremony. Plus - Erin Morrison, Amanda Galbraith, and Dan Moulton join Deb for a panel on federal politics. GUESTS: Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications, Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host…

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Angela Maiers - Redefining Success 56:26

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Futurist. Innovator. Educator. Entrepreneur. Change Maker. Angela Maiers is on a relentless mission to disrupt the status quo and empower individuals everywhere to transform their own world—and the world around them. As the founder of the global movement Choose2Matter, Angela’s singular focus is to help people realize their value and potential cont…

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You Didn’t Become a Teacher to Be a Babysitter: Reclaiming Purpose in the Classroom — and Beyond 19:27

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Send us a text In this powerful kickoff to a 3-part Captain America series, Vanessa Jackson unpacks what makes Steve Rogers more than just a superhero — and how his journey mirrors that of so many teachers today. From being paraded as a symbol to reclaiming his purpose, Cap’s story is one of values, conviction, and courageous action. Vanessa explor…

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Why did someone with ‘killing machine’ of a rifle get a reduced sentence? 34:02

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Deb thinks this is ridiculous. Plus – A uniquely Canadian story about a man from Alabama. GUEST: Darcy Clarke - Bentley’s Burgers and Fries in West Chezzetcook, N.S.By iHeartRadio

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Reflecting on Remembrance Day and what it means to Canadians 37:38

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Deb speaks with a former military officer and former Conservative leader Plus – Should athletes be held to a higher standard? GUEST: Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director at ADIT North AmericaBy iHeartRadio

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Do kids have too much tech in school classrooms? 33:24

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The TDSB pauses its Chromebook program Plus – Do you want AI answering non-emergency police calls?By iHeartRadio

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Are you seeing fewer people out there wearing poppies? 38:42

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Deb has some thoughts from over the weekend Plus – Why Deb thinks Wab Kinew has a good idea GUEST: Adrian Rocca - CEO and founder of FitzroviaBy iHeartRadio

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Some Parent-Teacher interviews moving to phone-only 34:26

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Is this ok? Plus – How are this week’s new movies? GUESTS: Michael Gilmore - Executive Director of the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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What needs to change on encampments near schools? 38:57

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Deb talks to one city councillor who wants change Plus – Do we have a right to housing? GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto councillor for Ward 19 Beaches–East York Reema Patel - Toronto’s Deputy Ombudsman (Housing)By iHeartRadio

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Do real estate agents have to disclose if there’s been a murder in a house? 34:16

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Deb and Jim take your calls Plus - Peter Bethlenfalvy joins the show for his first interview after the Fall Economic Statement GUESTS: Frank Leo - Frank Leo and Associates Zaid Ejaz - General Manager at Maple Nissan Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance MinisterBy iHeartRadio

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Are you offended if your workplace tells you to wear a poppy? 38:40

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Jim wonders if he did the right thing at Tim Hortons today Plus - Do you change your coffee order or always get the same thing?By iHeartRadio

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Career After Teaching - Episode 1: The Truth About Leaving (And Why It Took Me Years) 18:56

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Teacher Goal Setting Party: https://careerafterteaching.bigcartel.com/product/roadmap-to-leaving-the-classroom-goal-setting-party Connect with me on Instagram @careerafterteaching Do you have suggestions for future episodes? DM me! Curious about the course I took that got my foot in the door to online work? https://go.micalaquinn.com/academy?orid=9…

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What is ‘Conscious Unbossing’? 35:20

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Deb assembles a panel Plus – Something has to be done about these scooters GUESTS: David Wilkes - President & CEO of BILD Isha Chaudhuri - Senior Consultant with Oyster Group Bahoz Dara Aziz - Liberal strategist Sandy Brondello - Toronto Tempo head coachBy iHeartRadio

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Deb has an issue with floor-crossing 38:34

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Should it be banned for politicians? Plus – Is Piccini in trouble?By iHeartRadio

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Abby Zwerner Followed the Rules. The Rules Failed Her 52:14

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Send us a text In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode, Vanessa Jackson steps away from her usual format to examine the civil trial of Abby Zwerner, the first-grade teacher shot by a six-year-old student. This is not a story about politics—it’s a case study in ignored warnings, failed leadership, testing culture, and the trauma teac…

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Burnout, Boundaries, and the Truth About Teaching - PPD152 37:13

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In this episode of PodcastPD, hosts Chris Nesi and AJ Bianco take a deep dive into the wild world of Reddit’s teacher community — reacting to real posts from educators about burnout, parent conferences, grading policies, and the reality of work-life balance in education. From heartfelt burnout confessions to debates about deducting points for missi…

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Should immigration status play a role in criminal sentencing? 37:43

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Deb takes your calls. Plus – Ontario postal workers pause flyer delivery GUESTS: Monte McGregor – criminal defence lawyer Ryan Mallough - VP of Legislative Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Sameera Ali - Milton Ward 4 Regional CouncillorBy iHeartRadio

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What should we do about better snow removal in Toronto? 34:54

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Deb takes your calls. Plus – A Bills fan wants Toronto sports fans to stop cheering for them. Fair? GUEST: John Tory - former Mayor of TorontBy iHeartRadio

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Is Olivia Chow planning a sales tax? 32:42

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How could this impact an upcoming election? Plus – The Ontario Liberals call for answers on the Skills Development Fund GUEST: Stephanie Smyth - MPP for Toronto—St. Paul'sBy iHeartRadio

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Is there going to be a federal election? 38:15

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The Prime Minister says he’s prepared to fight an election over the budget Plus – Inside the TTC backlash after Game 7 of the World Series GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show Bob Kinnear - former local 113 presidentBy iHeartRadio

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Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez - The Journey to Self 36:23

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Texas-born & raised, Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez has recently retired from 34 years of working in public education where she served as a General Ed. Teacher, SLP, Diagnostician, SPED Supervisor, Principal, Assistant Principal and a Director of Special Education. While her journey of public-school service has come to an end, she now puts energy, effort & …

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How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students 4:42

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In this episode, I share the most effective classroom management strategies that go beyond punishment and focus on building real connections with students. Drawing from my experiences as both a teacher and administrator, I discuss the power of restorative practices, relationship-building, and accountability to create lasting behavior change. Whethe…

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Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, SCC rules 40:12

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Deb gets answers from our legal expert Plus - Should people be able to resell tickets that originally were for charity? GUESTS: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Chief Legal Analyst Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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Navigating Halloween with kids in 2025 38:23

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How much are you spending on candy, costumes and decorations? Plus – The Blue Jays get ready for Game 6 of the World Series GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association…

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Career After Teaching - Episode 0: Welcome to the Party (Literally) 18:59

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IMPORTANT LINKS: 🎉 JOIN THE TEACHER GOAL SETTING PARTY (Early Bird $22 + Free Workbook): https://careerafterteaching.bigcartel.com/product/roadmap-to-leaving-the-classroom-goal-setting-party Connect on Instagram: @Careerafterteaching What is the Teacher Goal Setting Party? A live virtual event happening just before New Years where we'll get real ab…

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Can Trump actually run for a third term? 37:11

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Deb gets answers Plus - What are you doing about Halloween and the Jays game tomorrow? GUESTS: David Shultz - Professor at Hamline University Flavio Volpe - President - Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Deb says putting your leaves in the street is the same as putting garbage in the street. 39:30

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Do you agree? Plus – 30 years since the Quebec referendum GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Inori Roy - feature writer and editor based in Toronto Mike Harris - former Premier of OntarioBy iHeartRadio

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What does Jerry think of Alberta separatism? 37:42

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He talks to someone who wants to see it happen Plus – An unexpected victim of scamming GUESTS: Tanya Clemens - with the Alberta Prosperity Project Pinball Clemons - Toronto Argos legend and current team GBy iHeartRadio

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Jerry Agar sits in for Deb today 37:48

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How are drones being used to sneak contraband in to prisons? Plus – Who does Doug Ford think should deliver an apology? GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective Amanda Lang – BNN Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detectiveBy iHeartRadio

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The Guilt Economy of Teaching: From Vacation Packets to PetSmart and Beyond 23:45

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Send us a text Summary: Burned out? Buried in makeup work requests? Wondering what life could look like beyond the classroom? You’re in the right place. This episode of Teachers in Transition is your triple shot of validation, strategy, and possibility. 🎒 Vanessa breaks down: Why homework packets (especially for family vacations) are burnout fuel A…

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Did this singer cross the line by changing the lyrics to O’ Canada? 34:08

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Deb has some thoughts about last night’s World Series anthem performance Plus – Do you always stay for the whole game, even when it goes long? GUESTS: Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance MinisterBy iHeartRadio

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How long did it take to get home last night after the marathon World Series game? 39:00

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Should taxi companies be able to charge surge pricing? Plus - Should kids only be allowed to trick or treat in their neighbourhood? GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution GroupBy iHeartRadio

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Semicolons Made Simple: Use Them Like A Pro 3:57

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In this episode, I break down the mystery of semicolons — those tricky punctuation marks that often appear on exams like the Praxis Core, SAT, ACT, and GRE. Learn how to confidently spot correct semicolon usage, avoid common grammar traps, and think like a test maker. Tune in for clear examples, practical tips, and strategies to boost your grammar …