The Evan Solomon Show

Evan Solomon

Seasoned political journalist and national affairs specialist Evan Solomon brings his passion for breaking news and storytelling to in-depth interviews with national and international newsmakers from the worlds of politics, sports and entertainment.

  • NTT: Olympic gold medallist says Hockey Canada only provided $4K to help with post-concussion medical expenses

    Olympic gold medallist Katie Weatherston is questioning Hockey Canada's priorities amid revelations of the governing body's use of its National Equity Fund to pay out sexual assault claims. She tells Deb Hutton when she sustained a traumatic brain injury, Hockey Canada told her it only had $4,000 available to help cover medical expenses. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Olympic gold medallist says Hockey Canada only provided $4K to help with post-concussion medical expenses

    Olympic gold medallist Katie Weatherston is questioning Hockey Canada's priorities amid revelations of the governing body's use of its National Equity Fund to pay out sexual assault claims. She tells Deb Hutton when she sustained a traumatic brain injury, Hockey Canada told her it only had $4,000 available to help cover medical expenses. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Canada ill-equipped to deal with rising rates of dementia, report suggests

    Canada is falling behind in dealing with the increasingly complex needs of a rapidly aging population, a new report from CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy Organization, has found. Founder and CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts tells Deb Hutton Canada is ill-equipped to deal with rising rates of dementia.

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Canada ill-equipped to deal with rising rates of dementia, report suggests

    Canada is falling behind in dealing with the increasingly complex needs of a rapidly aging population, a new report from CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy Organization, has found. Founder and CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts tells Deb Hutton Canada is ill-equipped to deal with rising rates of dementia.

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Ottawa mayor tells Emergencies Act inquiry of convoy ‘lawlessness’

    Ottawa's outgoing mayor Jim Watson is testifying at the Emergencies Act inquiry, which is exploring the federal government's decision to invoke the Act for the first time last February. CTV's Mackenzie Gray joins Deb Hutton to provide the latest updates. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Ottawa mayor tells Emergencies Act inquiry of convoy ‘lawlessness’

    Ottawa's outgoing mayor Jim Watson is testifying at the Emergencies Act inquiry, which is exploring the federal government's decision to invoke the Act for the first time last February. CTV's Mackenzie Gray joins Deb Hutton to provide the latest updates. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: P.E.I. woman still doesn't have power 20 days after Fiona

    Twenty days after Hurricane Fiona hit her community, Taylor Zippel still doesn't have power. The woman from Canavoy, P.E.I. tells host Graham Richardson she has received very little information from Maritime Electric about why it's taking so long. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: P.E.I. woman still doesn't have power 20 days after Fiona

    Twenty days after Hurricane Fiona hit her community, Taylor Zippel still doesn't have power. The woman from Canavoy, P.E.I. tells host Graham Richardson she has received very little information from Maritime Electric about why it's taking so long. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid

    Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, joins host Graham Richardson for Overhyped vs. Underplayed. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.

  • NTT: Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid

    Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, joins host Graham Richardson for Overhyped vs. Underplayed. 

    Listen to the Newstalk Today podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @NewstalkToday_.