Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. September 23rd, 2025

For the first time in 7 years, the U.S. President delivered an in-person address to the United Nations General Assembly. Donald Trump, to nobody’s surprise, didn’t hold back his thoughts. What are the key takeaways from his near-hour monologue? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jeff Bloodworth, a political historian who studies the history of American liberalism and conservatism. Closer to home, the Ford government has been seizing control of multiple school boards in Ontario, putting them under the control of Education Minister Paul Calandra. Out of the 4 most notable school boards to face this reality, Ottawa’s largest has been the focal point here in Canada’s Capital. Jamie Schoular, the Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board, supports the Education Minister’s idea to examine and modernize our present-day governance model. He explains why in Hour 3. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. Later this Fall, as part of a pilot project, some Ottawa police officers will be equipped with body cameras. To be more specific, 30 officers who respond to mental health and crisis intervention calls. Where do you stand on this debate? Text into the show and let us know.