The Republicans' Conventional Circus, Trudeau's Youth Council, and Air Transat woes

Unless you've been living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean, you've probably heard of this little meeting in Cleveland called The Republican National convention. Republican delegates and voters from across the United States came together to officially crown Donald Trump as their 2016 nominee. Trump and his motley crew of followers generated headline after headline of newsworthy antics, so we gathered some of the finest talking heads in Canada to guide our listeners through the Republican showdown.

Trudeau announced this week that he will be forming a Youth Council to help him tackle key issues concerning our country's junior citizens. Our panel discusses their hopes for Canada's future and how the kids can help us get there.  

Plus, we quiz our guests on their air travel concerns after Air Transat's recent controversy starring two drunk Canadian pilots.

Why?

Because News.

This week on the show:

• stand-up comedian Aisha Alfa
• author and broadcaster Tom Howell
• Comedian Jean Paul 

Because News is written and produced by Elizabeth Bowie, David Carroll, Gavin Crawford and Phil Leung, with help this week from Bob Kerr, Ashley Botting, Sarah Claydon and our intern Abby Plener.