Next Week on CANADA AM – Miss America, Malcolm Gladwell, Chris Hadfield, homemaker Martha Stewart, and more…

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Monday, October 21

• DAVID FINKEL: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Finkel talks about what life after war is like in his new book Thank You For Your Service.
• ORGANIC FOOD: Mischa Popoff, author of critically acclaimed Is it Organic?, joins CANADA AM to discuss the truth about organic food and whether buyers are really getting what they pay for.
• TORONTO FASHION WEEK: Fashion maven Jeanne Beker tees up Toronto Fashion Week for viewers.
  
  

Tuesday, October 22

• CAPTAIN RICHARD PHILLIPS: The inspiration behind the new Tom Hanks pirate thriller based on true events, Captain Phillips sits down with Marci.
• PAUL WELLS: Political commentator Paul Wells talks to CANADA AM about his new book The Longer I’m Prime Minister, the definitive portrait of Stephen Harper in power.
• BOW WOW: American rapper Bow Wow joins CANADA AM to discuss If I Ruled T.O., a youth summit geared toward empowering youth from Toronto Community Housing neighbourhoods.  Taking place on Oct. 27 in Toronto, the summit calls on participants to share the changes and decisions they would make if they were in a position of power.

Wednesday, October 23

• PRINCE GEORGE CHRISTENING: The newest member of British royalty is being christened, and CANADA AM welcomes royal insider Katie Nicholl to share all the details.
• HELEN FIELDING: Author of the wildly popular Bridget Jones books talks about  Mad About the Boy, the third book in the series..
• COOK ONCE, EAT TWICE: TV host and cookbook author Marlene MacPherson shows CANADA AM viewers how to cook once but produce double the meals and reduce time in the kitchen with her new book Marlene’s Meal Makeovers, 2nd edition.

Thursday, October 24

• MALCOLM GLADWELL: Canadian journalist and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell talks about his new book David and Goliath.
• WILLIAM SHATNER: Canada’s very own William Shatner is honoured with a lifetime achievement award and sits down with CANADA AM to discuss his career, life, and this honour.
• MISS AMERICA: Nina Davuluri, the first woman of Indian descent to be crowned Miss America, talks with CANADA AM about her story and involvement in Toronto Fashion Week.

Friday, October 25

• CHRIS HADFIELD: As Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield captivated the world with stunning photos and commentary from space.  Now he joins CANADA AM to talk about his new book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.
• MARTHA STEWART: America’s DIY queen graces the CANADA AM studio with her new book Cakes.
• HALLOWEEN TREATS: Having a Halloween party for kids? CANADA AM offers viewers a look at new ways to turn old treats into fun and spooky snacks the whole family will love.

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Now in its 40^th Season, CANADA AM is Canada’s national morning newsmagazine. Since its launch in 1972, CANADA AM has brought Canadians a unique blend of hard news and lifestyle stories, featuring in-depth interviews with top newsmakers, celebrities and musical stars. Lis Travers is the Vice-President and Executive Producer for CANADA AM and Wendy Freeman is the President of CTV News.

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