Justin Trudeau's New Year vacation, the oncoming Donald Trump inauguration, terror attacks in the West, and struggling to afford hydro - a podcast by Global News / Curiouscast

There’s controversy surrounding Justin Trudeau's New Year vacation on the Aga Khan's private Bahamian island, as well him using the AK's private helicopter.

Guest: Michelle Simson, former Liberal MP and seatmate to Justin Trudeau in parliament-

Mainstream media across the United States remain in shock at the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency. There are marches and protests, and celebrities are refusing to perform at the inauguration. So how bad is it going to be with Donald Trump in the White House instead of Barack Obama?

Guest: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement, President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander and author of Battle for the Soul of Islam-

As ISIS loses territory in Syria and Iraq, will the terror attacks on so-called "soft targets" in the West increase? What are the options available to deal with these situations?Guest: Lt. Colonel Steve Day, former Commanding Officer of Canada's national anti-terrorism military special forces unit JTF2

-Last Sunday, Roy asked callers whether Alberta's carbon tax was fair or just a redistribution of money. Two callers – a mother in Ontario and a heart attack survivor in Alberta – shared devastating stories of struggling to pay their hydro.

-Francesca Dobbyn, executive director of the United Way for Bruce&Grey Counties, challenges Ontario electricity pricing and shares the experiences of poor/older residents in the province.

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