ABC has pulled the plug on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following a segment of the host commenting on the MAGA movement's response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, raising questions about free speech and censorship. House Democrats are calling for the resignation of FCC Chair Brendan Carr following the decision. CBC Senior Business Reporter Anis Heydari breaks down the reaction and the latest developments. Sophia McClennen, author of "Trump Was A Joke: How Satire Made Sense of a President Who Didn't," joins the show to discuss. Ian MacIntyre, a writer and editor for The Beaverton, a Canadian political satire publication, will discuss what the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show means for the outlook of political satire.

The Bank of Canada announced it lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent, which is the first cut since March. Governor Tiff Macklem says it's to counter a weaker economy, but Canadians remain concerned about the cost of living. We ask you about your financial realities with Realtor Hasan Juma and Rebecca Casey, president of the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association. We also take your questions with Bryan Yu, Chief economist at Central 1 Credit Union, and Jessica Moorhouse, the host of the More Money podcast

Vape stores have grown in number around urban centres in Metro Vancouver, and New Westminster city councillor Daniel Fontaine is calling for tighter rules around the density of the shops. Stacey White, owner of Thunderbird Vapes, provides insight on how governments currently regulate stores. Also, Angelene Prakash, executive director of the New Westminster Business Improvement Association, and Christopher Lam, president of the B.C. Lung Foundation, join the show as we ask viewers whether they think more restrictions should be placed on vape shops in their community.

Iconic Hollywood actor and director Robert Redford has died at the age of 89. Film critic Steve Stebbing joins the show to reflect on Redford's career as we ask viewers about his legacy and their favourite films.

Mario Canseco from Research Co. joins Michelle Eliot to talk about the style, tone and tenor of the debate between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons.

BC finance minister Brenda Bailey released the province's fiscal update which shows the province's budget deficit is now expected to be $11.6 billion dollars, $665 million more than forecast in the spring budget. UBC Sauder School of Business professor James Brander joins Michelle Eliot to talk about the impact of that spending on British Columbian.

Following the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, how are you talking to the young people in your life about political violence and extremism? How do you discuss controversial views? We're joined by UBC political science professor Terri Givens and UC Berkley lecturer Craig A. Johnson, author of the book How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism.

Master gardener Brian Minter answers your gardening questions.