Scott Fox After 9

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.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69bc0e78-26b4-832e-9209-9d9f7477e315-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Today's episode kicks off with Scott's reaction to Pierre Poilievre appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience. Next week, a full episode of Scott Fox After 9 will break down the key moments—perfect for those who don't have time to watch the entire interview.
Also today: A quick guest interview exposing just how easy it is to obtain prescription drugs online.
Then it's Listener DM Friday—hear takes from fellow After 9 listeners on politics, healthcare, the economy, tipping culture, and everyday life in Canada.