Your World Tonight (CBC) – November 1, 2025

Episode Title: World Series Final, U.S. Food Supports Running Out, Misogynist Influence in Classrooms, and More
Hosts: Stephanie Skenderis, Susan Bonner
Duration: ~25 minutes

Episode Overview

This episode of “Your World Tonight” delivers a fast-paced roundup of major international and Canadian news stories. Key topics include the Toronto Blue Jays’ historic World Series Game 7 matchup, intensifying U.S. food insecurity as government supports run out, Canada-U.S. trade rifts, China’s youth unemployment crisis, misogynist influences in Canadian classrooms, threats to senior care from extreme heat, innovations in rural healthcare, and a moving story of WWII memory and reconciliation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. World Series: Blue Jays Face Historic Showdown

• [01:25] The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of a possible first World Series win in 32 years, with immense national anticipation for the Game 7 showdown at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Fans lined up outside Rogers Centre 11 hours before first pitch, hoping “their support helps the Jays knock it out of the park.”
  • Quote: “That’s the two best words in sports, you know. Game seven.” — John Schneider, Jays Manager [03:02]
  • Jays send veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, a two-time champion, against Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who enters on uncommonly short rest.
  • Stakes: The Dodgers seek their third title since 2020 and possible dynasty status; the Blue Jays chase their first championship since 1993.
  • “If Toronto wins, fans will be celebrating in the streets well into the night.” — Thomas Dagg, CBC News [04:42]

2. Canada-U.S. Trade Troubles: Carney’s Apology

• [06:03] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discusses attempts to reset relations with the U.S. after an Ontario anti-tariff TV ad infuriated President Donald Trump, leading the U.S. to abruptly cut off trade talks.
  • Carney confirms he “did apologize to the President. The president was offended.” [07:14]
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands by the ad: “We achieved our goal. They’re talking about it in the US and they weren’t talking about it before I put the ad on.” [08:41]
  • Trade expert Mark Warner calls the ad “unfortunate,” but sees Carney’s apology as the right move.
  • Canada is diversifying trade, including potential deals with South Korea and Thailand, and an invitation to visit China.

3. China’s Youth Unemployment & ‘Pretend Work Spaces’

• [12:19] With youth unemployment near 19%, Chinese graduates are flocking to “fake offices” they can rent to simulate having jobs and maintain routines, as real opportunities dry up.
  • Reporting from Beijing features graduates explaining that even those with degrees struggle to find work.
  • “Before, even someone with a college degree could easily find a job. But now even graduates struggle to find work.” — Li, 22, jobseeker [13:55]
  • Academics point to a mismatch between university training and employer needs for practical skills and internships.
  • The crisis is part of broader economic headwinds in China, including a struggling real estate sector and manufacturing oversupply.

4. U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens Food Insecurity

• [20:13] The U.S. federal shutdown, now over a month long, endangers food assistance for more than 40 million Americans as SNAP (food stamp) benefits run out.
  • Quote: “This shut down, like there’s so many other things that you could have pulled back on…other than people’s food source when they have none.” — Taja Iglesias, food access advocate [21:06]
  • Food banks report surging demand; some federal judges have ordered SNAP to continue, but chaos persists.
  • Air traffic controllers are working without pay, causing flight disruptions.
  • Affected workers express frustration and desperation: “We’re not mad at anybody. We just want to get our work done and get our paycheck, that’s all.…We didn’t hurt anybody. We don’t deserve this.” — Las Vegas airport worker [23:11]

5. Extreme Heat in Care Homes: Calls for Cooling Regulation

• [24:17] Newfoundland and Labrador faced dangerously high summer heat, but regulations require care home heating in winter, not cooling for summer—even as seniors are at high risk.
  • “We need to think not just about the heating angle for people’s survival and people’s comfort, we need to think about cooling as well.” — Jennifer Penny, Seniors for Climate Action Now [25:21]
  • Experts call out gaps, noting Quebec and BC mandate tracking heat-related deaths but Newfoundland and Labrador do not.
  • Ontario now requires air conditioning in all long-term care rooms; BC also mandates refuge rooms.
  • Operators say government assistance will be required to upgrade facilities.
  • Quote: “I think they should be made to keep more of the place cool.” — Eileen Elms, 92-year-old resident [26:44]

6. Healthcare Innovation: BC’s Rural Hospital Doctor Shortage

• [28:18] Staffing shortages hit rural British Columbia hospitals; a new pilot program allows a single in-person doctor overnight at one hospital, with virtual coverage for three others.
  • The system is designed to prevent closures, reduce burnout, and aid physician retention.
  • “A 24 hour shift is almost equal to the legal drinking level limit in Canada…does really make it quite challenging.” — Dr. Johnny Chang, rural physician [29:10]
  • Community leaders hope it helps doctors get their lives back and communities keep care access.

7. Online Misogyny in Canadian Classrooms

• [31:24] Widespread concern among Canadian teachers: boys bring in misogynist ideas and terminology from social media and online “manfluencers” like Andrew Tate.
  • New survey: 80% of educators see sexist behaviors in class (e.g., excluding girls from activities, stereotyping housework).
  • Quote: “It becomes sort of a hidden curriculum…more masculinity points for…speaking the language of the manosphere.” — Prof. Salsabel Almansori [33:06]
  • Teachers request more tools and guidance on addressing this; some parents push for the government to raise the minimum age for social media access.

8. WWII Memory: Soldier’s Duffel Bag Returns Home

• [35:18] The family of Canadian soldier Hector Colin MacDonald, killed in Italy 81 years ago, receives his wartime duffel bag, which was discovered in a local farm shed.
  • The discovery leads his great-great-niece to visit the battlefield, retracing his steps with the help of Italian researchers.
  • “Everything about this experience…just meeting everyone has been, you know, it’s a lot, but it’s also just honestly, like I don’t have words.” — Stacy Jordan, family member [37:01]
  • Italian researchers emphasize the importance of stories over relics: “It’s about the stories behind them, the men who suffered, who carried on and who sacrificed so much to free us from fascism.” — Michele Facchini [38:02]

9. Culture: The Enduring Power of “OK Blue Jays”

• [39:09] Profile of the iconic Blue Jays’ seventh-inning stretch song, its musical roots, and lasting appeal.
  • Songwriter Jack Lenz recalls: “We can’t promise too much, so just say they’re okay.” [39:50]
  • New versions emerge for this World Series, delighting fans across generations: “We’ll beat the Dodgers so bad it’ll make LA Blue—let’s play ball!” [41:12]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “That’s the two best words in sports, you know. Game seven.” — John Schneider, Blue Jays Manager [03:02]
• “I did apologize to the President. The president was offended.” — PM Mark Carney [07:14]
• “This shut down…you could have cut off other than people’s food source when they have none.” — Taja Iglesias [21:06]
• “Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it can kill.” — Arianna Kelland, reporting on care home risks [25:17]
• “It becomes sort of a hidden curriculum…more masculinity points for speaking the language of the manosphere.” — Prof. Salsabel Almansori [33:06]
• “It’s about the stories behind them, the men who suffered, who carried on and who sacrificed so much to free us from fascism.” — Michele Facchini [38:02]
• On “OK Blue Jays”: “We can’t promise too much, so just say they’re okay.” — Jack Lenz [39:50]

Important Segment Timestamps

• World Series Preview / Blue Jays: 01:25–05:45
• Carney-Trump Trade Tensions: 06:03–10:25
• China Youth Unemployment & Fake Offices: 12:19–15:45
• U.S. Shutdown & Food Insecurity: 20:13–23:43
• Extreme Heat in Senior Care Homes: 24:17–27:01
• BC Rural Healthcare & Doctor Shortage: 28:18–30:44
• Online Misogyny in Schools: 31:24–34:51
• WWII Duffel Bag Homecoming: 35:18–38:30
• The History & Legacy of “OK Blue Jays”: 39:09–41:45

Tone

Factual, compassionate, and incisive, with interludes of nostalgia and hope—typical of CBC’s balanced public-service newscasting.

For Further Listening/Reading

• Full interview with National Silver Cross Mother Nancy Payne to be released before Remembrance Day.
• In-depth feature on the “OK Blue Jays” song available on CBC News platforms.
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