On today’s show:

• When Canada’s Liberal Party won decidedly in national elections last October, newly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised “real change for Canadians.” More recently, he’s faced criticism over complimenting Fidel Castro after he died and over environmental policies. We take a closer look at Trudeau’s record.
• Chicago-based group Funkadesi joins us to talk about how music can bridge cultural divides.
• And our resident historian takes us back to the murder that solidified Joseph Stalin’s power.