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This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a Kendrick concert and slides into his DMs. Is Drake ok? Also: what will be the song of the summer? Can The Smurfs soundtrack compete with Mariah’s high notes? Join our panel with Ashley Botting, Andrew Phung, and Tom Hearn to find out with host Gavin Crawford.