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Yet another Conservative MP - one who's had a stronghold on her riding for more than a decade - has crossed the floor into the Liberal caucus. Marilyn Gladu was welcomed with open arms by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday morning.

But some are critical of just how open his arms were to this particular crosser, someone who's been a vocal critic of vaccination mandates, abortion rights, and the banning of conversion therapy.

Host Maria Kestane speaks to Elizabeth McCallion, a political scientist at the University of Toronto to break down whether it's time for the Liberals to draw lines on who's allowed into their party, and the disconnect between grassroot supports of Pierre Poilievre and the people who represent him in Parliament.

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Plus: The Mark Carney Liberals are just one seat away from forming a majority government. the Artemis II crew speaks to the Prime Minister, an update on an arrest in the Pearson gold heist, and Canadians are weighing in on their travel plans. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future
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A barely-existent ceasefire, and the paralysis of hundreds of ships.

The state of the Iran - US Israel war remains muggy, even a day after the three agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after US President Trump threatened to wipe out 'an entire civilization' if the strait wasn't opened. And although things seemed to have reached a calming point, Iran once again closed the shipping passage after Israel reportedly fired strikes into Lebanon.

Host Caryn Ceolin speak to Jack Cunningham, an expert in international relations at the University of Toronto to discuss how the US could initiate a substantive wrap-up of the conflict, how the conflict has only bolstered Iran's power, and how Trump's words have weakened global perception of the US.

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Plus: Some of Trump's opponents are openly questioning whether his cabinet should remove him from office, Carney is set to speak with a Canadian astronaut, another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join the Liberals, advance voter turnout ahead of federal byelections next week, and the demise of Pam Bondi.

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More than a year after US President Trump curated what he believed was the perfect Cabinet, he's done away with two major figures within his administration, the latest being Attorney General, Pam Bondi. She was recently ousted and moved to what Trump calls an 'important' role in the private sector.

Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Peter Shane, an expert of US constitutional law and professor at New York University to discuss reasons behind Trump's staffing changes, his need for loyalty over merit, and how Bondi's politicization of the Department of Justice costed her her position.

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