Discussed topics
Kamala Harris’s book “107 Days”
The hosts shared their impressions of the book they’re currently reading.
- Details
- Ali: Found it very insightful as it outlines current US political situations and provided warnings about what would happen
- Ali: Mentioned enjoying these types of books and finding them fascinating
- Ali: Rated the book 5 out of 5 on the Goodreads scale
- Macara: Agreed with the rating, saying it would be between 4 and 5 for her
- Macara: Noted how detailed the book is, with events documented down to the minute
- Macara: Highlighted how the book reveals Harris was overlooked as Vice President and how her success was sometimes seen as dimming Biden
- Conclusion
- Both hosts highly recommend the book
- They appreciated Harris’s honesty about Biden’s condition and the internal party dynamics
Current US political situation
The hosts discussed concerns about the current US administration and potential future scenarios.
- Details
- Ali: Expressed concern about the current US president’s mental state
- Ali: Suggested the president is using international conflicts as a distraction from domestic issues
- Ali: Mentioned a conversation with Becky Coles about how the administration might try to extend the current term
- Macara: Noted it would take decades to rebuild America after current challenges
- Ali: Expressed concern about potential impacts on international trade relationships
- Conclusion
- Both hosts expressed worry about the current political climate
- They agreed that recovery from current political situations would take many years
Sports updates
Brief discussion about recent sports results.
- Details
- Ali: Mentioned the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators
- Ali: Noted that the Winnipeg Jets aren’t doing well this season either
- Ali: Commented that the Leafs were expected to do better and that this isn’t a good way to send Joe Bowen into retirement
- Ali: Suggested that the Leafs never filled the hole left by Mitch Marner’s departure
- Conclusion
- Both hosts agreed that both teams are underperforming
- Ali predicted potential coaching and management changes for the Leafs
Next week’s book selection
The hosts decided on their next book to discuss.
- Details
- Ali: Proposed reading “The History of Chocolate” from The Great Courses
- Ali: Mentioned it’s likely free as part of their Audible membership
- Macara: Enthusiastically agreed with the selection
- Conclusion
- “The History of Chocolate” will be discussed on next week’s show
Upcoming shows and events
The hosts shared information about upcoming programming.
- Details
- Ali: Announced Ryan Payton will return for the NHL Trade Deadline Preview show
- Ali: The show will focus on the Leafs and potential trades
- Macara: Mentioned a Google Tasks workshop on March 4th from 1-3 PM Eastern
- Macara: Announced next week’s show will be on Saturday, March 7th at 3:30 PM Eastern
- Ali: Mentioned the upcoming Books Panel
- Macara: The Books Panel will be on March 27th at 7:30 PM Eastern discussing “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
- Conclusion
- Multiple shows are scheduled across the network in the coming weeks
- The hosts encouraged live viewership, mentioning there will be exclusive content for live viewers
Listener engagement
The hosts discussed ways for listeners to engage with the show.
- Details
- Ali: Mentioned the benefits of YouTube Premium for listening with a locked device
- Macara: Encouraged listeners to like, comment, and share the videos
- Ali: Mentioned the WhatsApp group for listeners
- Ali: Announced plans to add a form on the website to make joining the WhatsApp group easier
- Conclusion
- Multiple ways for listeners to engage with the show were highlighted
- The hosts are working to make engagement easier
Listen to Ali’s Chat with Becky Coles, (Referenced in the Episode), at the Following Link
https://thealimoosashow.ca/2025/12/15/around-the-news-with-becky-coles-monday-december-15-2025/
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