Because News

News quiz: January 14, 2017

Ron James, Grace Lynn Kung and Ashley Botting take this week's news quiz.

Gavin tries to sell us on taking a holiday at the Ritz-Carlton Moscow, scene of the infamous Trump hotel rumours. The panel tries to score points by answering questions about the president-elect's out of control press conference

Prime Minister Trudeau appointed a new minister of foreign affairs this week. Can you name any of the jobs on her résumé that make her a good choice to take on Donald Trump and the world?

The beloved board game Monopoly is getting a serious makeover. Players can vote for an entirely new set of game pieces that include a scooter, emoji faces, and a bunny slipper. But what about the thimble? Should we even consider updating a classic?

This week's panel:

  • Ron James will be performing at the star-studded Cracking Up the Capitol  comedy event on February 17.
  • Grace Lynn Kung is currently on screen in the blockbuster film Miss Sloane 
  • Ashley Botting can be seen in the popular kids show Odd Squad 

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Because News is written and produced by Elizabeth Bowie, David Carroll, Gavin Crawford and Phil Leung, with help this week from Jan Caruana and Scott Vrooman.