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• Sexual Revolution in Middle East: Mona Eltahawy, award-winning columnist and international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues and global feminism joins CANADA AM to talk about her new book, a passionate declaration criticizing misogyny in the Arab world.
• Pioneering Food Blogger: Tara O’Brady’s decade-old food blog Seven Spoons is widely recognized as being a style pioneer in the world of online food. The famed food writer shares her favourite recipes from her cook book capturing distinctive, crowd-pleasing recipes.
• Sweet Micky For President: Pras Michel, founding member of the hip-hop group The Fugees, joins CANADA AM to talk about Sweet Micky for President premiering at Hot Docs, Canada’s international documentary festival..

Tuesday, April 28

• Human Rights: Reverend Mpho Tutu, executive director of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation discusses the Truth and Reconciliation Commission South Africans experienced following apartheid.
• Hot Docs Film Festival: Award-winning directors Roger Graef and James Rogan, alongside British comedian Terry Jones share their experience filming Monty Python: The Meaning of Live , documenting candid interviews and fascinating insights with the legendary group.

Wednesday, April 29

• Out to Win: Former professional baseball player Billy Bean, Conner Mertens, the first active college football player to publicly announce his bisexuality, and film director Malcolm Ingram join CANADA AM to talk about their documentary Out to Win, chronicling the history of LGBT participation in sports.
• Making a Difference: Eric Schouten and Jeff Porter, co-founders of 100 Guys Who Care, share their mission of bringing more than 100 men in Toronto together who care about local community causes.
• Defying the Musical Status Quo: Film critic and author Richard Crouse examines the trends in the era to bridge the gap between punk and rock ‘n’ roll in his new book Elvis is King: Costello’s My Aim is True. Today, Crouse shares why he wrote this biography for diehard Costello fans.

Thursday, April 30

• Outdoor Restoration: Home improvement store Home Hardware is helping to spruce up CANADA AM’s deck giving those tired old boards a refreshing makeover.
• Pleasures of Remaining Single: Freelance writer for ELLE Magazine, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal Kate Bolick joins CANADA AM to talk about her new book Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own, a powerful memoir on what it means to be a single female at the dawn of the 21^st
• Self-Exploration: Acclaimed actress and activist Maria Bello shares details of her new book Whatever…Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves, her personal examination of how women view themselves and their roles.

Friday, May 1

• Skiers Fight Back From Paralysis: Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Dueck and freestyle skier and coach Mike Shaw both suffered career ending ski accidents. The inspirational duo share stories of leadership, perseverance, and overcoming adversity with CANADA AM
• Breathtaking Memoir: Actress Kate Mulgrew (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) speaks candidly about her life in Born with Teeth: A Memoir. Today, Mulgrew shares her personal story including finding the daughter she gave up for adoption.
• Smart Yard Cleanup: Anthony Toderian from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) shares safety tips when tackling spring maintenance.