Carlo Fanelli, co-editor of a recent report, "The Public Sector in an Age of Austerity: Perspectives from Canada's Provinces and Territories," joins Nam Kiwanuka to discuss what the GTHA needs to do to prepare for population growth. Then, Ontario Hubs journalist Mary Baxter discusses the issue of addiction southwestern Ontario.

Author Tom Rachman talks to Nam Kiwanuka about his third novel, "The Italian Teacher," his experience living in various countries, and how that has influenced his writing.