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The Subway That Took a Generation: Why the Eglinton Crosstown’s Delays Were Even Worse Than You Think

  Toronto has a long history of transit projects that drag on, but the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has become the city’s defining example of how complicated, political, and painfully slow building transit can be. Most people think of the project as something that started in the early 2010s and simply ran over schedule. The truth is far messier—and stretches back decades. A Project With Roots in the 1990s Long before shovels hit the ground in 2011, the idea of rapid transit along Eglinton was already alive. In the mid‑1990s, the TTC began digging tunnels for what was then called the Eglinton West Subway . Construction actually started—tunnels were being carved out under the street—until the project was abruptly cancelled in 1995. The partially built tunnels were filled in, and the corridor sat untouched for years. That early false start meant that by the time the Crosstown was revived as part of the Transit City plan in 2007, planners weren’t starting fresh. They were restarting a dr...
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Elon Musk Abruptly Cancels “The Don Lemon Show” on X: A Clash of Titans

 

Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire and tech visionary, has once again made headlines. This time, it’s not about electric cars, rockets, or cryptocurrency. It’s about a talk show – specifically, “The Don Lemon Show” on his social media network, X.

The drama unfolded after former CNN anchor Don Lemon recorded an interview with Musk for the show’s as-yet unaired first episode. The anticipation was high – what would Musk reveal? What insights would he share? But just hours after the interview, Musk pulled the plug on the entire show.

Lemon, in a video posted on X, declared, “Elon Musk is mad at me.” The specifics of Musk’s alleged unhappiness remain shrouded in mystery. Throughout their conversation, Lemon emphasized the importance of transparency and open dialogue. But it seems that Musk’s commitment to “free speech absolutism” didn’t extend to questions about him.

In a later CNN discussion, Lemon played clips from the interview. Musk grew testy when asked about content moderation and the spread of hate speech on X. Lemon probed, asking if Musk believed his platform had any responsibility to curb hate speech. Musk’s sharp response? He doesn’t have to answer questions from reporters.

One topic that sparked tension was the “great replacement theory.” This racist belief falsely contends that Jews are orchestrating a plot to diminish the influence of white people in the U.S. Musk’s refusal to engage in dialogue on this issue left Lemon baffled.

So, what’s next? Lemon plans to air the interview with Musk on YouTube and via podcast. Despite the abrupt cancellation, he believes people should see and hear their exchange. Perhaps Musk’s decision will fuel even more curiosity about what transpired during that fateful interview.

As for “The Don Lemon Show,” it won’t grace X’s screens. The show, once eagerly anticipated, now remains a tantalizing what-could-have-been. Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, cited “careful consideration” in its decision not to partner with the show commercially. However, Lemon is undeterred. He’ll continue sharing his content on X – without censorship – because, as he puts it, “we believe in providing a platform for creators to scale their work and connect with new communities.”

In the clash of titans between Musk and Lemon, one thing is clear: the battle for free speech and open dialogue rages on.

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