Scott Fox After 9

It's Listener DM Friday on Scott Fox After 9, and today Scott leads with a bold, practical solution to Ontario's housing affordability crisis. As the Doug Ford government rolls out a temporary plan to remove HST on new homes, Scott asks a simple question: why not let buyers apply that 13% savings directly toward their down payment? A move like that could actually help people break into the market instead of just stimulating developers. The bigger question… will anyone in power listen?
Plus, your messages drive the show. Scott pulls back the curtain on how many hours actually go into producing a daily podcast, explains whether podcasters have the same source protections as journalists, and breaks down everything from spring election rumours to the real purpose of parliamentary committee hearings. There's also a thoughtful discussion on healthcare rostering, aviation safety following the recent crash, political divisions within families, and whether social media debates are even worth your time. As always, it's unfiltered, informed, and driven by you.

Today on Scott Fox After 9: Four Conservative crime bills were defeated in the House of Commons, raising a bigger question: why would the Liberals and others vote against tougher crime legislation? Scott breaks down what was actually in those bills, including proposed changes to bail, parole, and sentencing.
Plus, Ontario's Education Minister is telling schools to keep woke ideology out of graduation ceremonies. Scott runs through the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada and takes a look at the new food lineup at Rogers Centre for Blue Jays fans this season. It is a packed episode with politics, culture, and some fun heading into baseball season.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:c5aa5e6d-0a17-4c0e-b267-ee37cd7407f6-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Today on Scott Fox After 9, a move that is turning heads across the country: the Government of Manitoba has eliminated the tax on food in its latest budget, drawing strong praise from Scott and sparking a broader conversation about affordability and leadership.
Also on the podcast, the Toronto Police Service prepares to roll out military-style rifles amid rising security concerns, while Pierre Poilievre presses for answers in the House of Commons as Mark Carney is notably absent. You will get the latest timeline from the National Transportation Safety Board on the New York / Air Canada Jazz plane crash, plus a straight-shooting breakdown on inflation and interest rates with Scott's Bitcoin expert Ian. Add in Doug Ford facing heat over OSAP cuts and a dose of perspective from Miley Cyrus, and you have an episode that delivers insight, accountability, and inspiration.

Today's episode begins with Scott breaking down the shocking Air Canada runway incident at LaGuardia Airport, including a detailed listen to the air traffic control audio. You'll hear how the situation unfolded in real time, where communication may have broken down, and why this near-miss is raising serious questions. It all leads to one simple but important question: what are the odds of something like this happening in modern aviation?
From there, the episode shifts into a deep and comprehensive analysis of the Auditor General's report on Canada's immigration system, with a strong focus on the international student visa program. Scott walks through how the system expanded so quickly, why oversight and enforcement struggled to keep up, and what the report reveals about gaps in tracking, compliance, and accountability.

Scott delivers on his promise with a Coles Notes breakdown of Pierre Poilievre's U.S. trip—featuring his most important moments from The Joe Rogan Experience and his interview with Bloomberg. No time to watch it all? This episode gets you fully up to speed, fast.
Note: The episode begins with the latest on the Air Canada runway collision at LaGuardia Airport, including audio from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials and air traffic control.