Show Notes
Today on The Social, Ben Affleck wanted his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to play his love interest in a new movie, but ultimately recast her to avoid baggage for viewers. And, an official report says it could cost Alberta up to $170B to separate from Canada. Will this sway referendum voters? Then, is hockey still “Canada’s sport”? Plus, Oprah Winfrey’s bringing a music and arts show to the Las Vegas Sphere. And, Netflix is turning an infamous Stanford prison experiment into a reality show. Then, four cheap and easy recipes that use what you have at home. Plus, how to navigate losing a pet. Featuring executive director of 'The Walrus' Jennifer Hollett, creator and cookbook author Alex MacLaren, and pet loss bereavement specialist Koryn Greenspan.
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