Episodes
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Doug Ford weighs in on student walkouts over OSAP cuts
What does Ontario's NDP leader think? Longer stays and new exemptions in foreign worker overhaul GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detectiveMarit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Sara Blumenstein - Toronto Education Advocacy Network - Admin/Parent OrganizerGuidy...
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Jim fills in for Deb
What's the thing people think is easy about your job? Nvidia CEO admits to affair with woman suspected of being spy for China GUESTS: Corinne Pohlmann - executive vice-president of advocacy at CFIBMichel Juneau Katsuya - former Asia-Pacific chief at CSIS
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TDSB trustees demand ‘clear and transparent’ criteria to get authority back
What needs to happen? How a councillor was elected after a recount and a draw from a hat GUESTS: Jennifer Volk - TDSB Trustee Candidate for Ward 5 Chris Van Paassen - Norfolk County councillorTom Reimer - President and Founder of Metalex Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken
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Bar could lose liquor licence for 60 days after patron who was served 14 large beers died
Who is responsible here? Have you ever walked away from a job because of a personal belief? GUESTS: Ravi Baichwal - storied Chicago based broadcast journalist Canadian, formerly with CTV News Lee Fairclough - Ontario Liberal leadership candidate
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When you think you know your kids
Deb was in for a surprise this morning. How often do you support GoFundMes? GUEST: Emma Duerden - one of the co-authors of the study
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Jim and Deb are live on location for the Car Full of Cash giveaway!
Do you have 3 days worth of emergency supplies? How much do you want more gambling opportunities at Niagara Falls? GUEST: Stephanie Bowman - Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidate
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How will the US midterms results impact Mark Carney's strategy?
A look at what could be next for Canadian politics. Can junk food give you brain damage? GUESTS: Rudyard Griffiths - publisher of The Hub Dr. Sonia Anand - professor of medicine and epidemiology at McMaster University Lori Lococo - Niagara Falls Mayor-Elect
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Do you want Russia playing in the World Juniors?
Deb takes your calls. What can we expect from tomorrow's budget? GUESTS: Shelley Carroll - Budget Chief and Councillor Michael Chong - Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance, MP for Wellington—Halton Hills
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Should you get 'sleep days' like sick days at your job?
Deb takes your calls. How much stress and anxiety is healthy for a kid to manage? GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Lindsay Jones - Executive Director at AMO Ajay Gajaria - municipal and land use planning lawyer and partner...
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B.C. town apologizes for Harry Potter Halloween display
Should the town have apologized? Deb doesn't think so. Where is Canada at with US trade talks? GUESTS: Silas White - Mayor of Gibsons, BC Neil Heatherington - CEO of Daily Bread food bank Vassy Kapelos - CTV News Chief Political Correspondent
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Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ with homeless Halloween costume
We break down the comms of a public apology.How do you know if you have Seasonal Affective Disorder? GUESTS: Karen Gordon - principal with Gordon Strategy Nathaniel Rakich - Votebeat's Managing EditorDr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystChristopher Chiasson - Host of Toronto The...
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Breaking down what we know about the Bridle Path home invasion shooting
What one writer thinks needs to change.How do you talk to your kids about talking to strangers? GUEST: David Perry - Founding Chairman of Investigative Solutions Network Inc., and had a 28-year decorated career with the Toronto Police Service
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Toronto woman receives $40,000 bill from city after being injured by getaway driver
How does this happen?New turn in the 'Lolita Line' school bus driver story. GUESTS: Sunira Chauhdri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Sean Shapiro - The Former Tik Tok Traffic Cop Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken
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The US Midterms pregame
What can we expect? Why does Jim Richards not hand out candy on Halloween? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Research Associate at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies James Villeneuve - Senior business advisor at Fasken and Former...
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Do you want adults-only flights?
Deb takes your calls. ‘Buildings do not have opinions’: Labour board rules officer should not be disciplined for giving building middle finger. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance Minister
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Ottawa says they are preparing for all contingencies, 'including war', in national security plan
Deb breaks down what this might mean. Wedding ceremonies paused at Toronto City Hall starting in January. GUESTS: John Brassard - MP for Barrie-Innisfil, Chair of the Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee Christian Leuprecht - professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior...
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What letter grade would you give your overall quality of life?
Deb takes your calls. Have you eaten all the Halloween candy you bought already? GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Allan Small - Senior Investment Advisor of the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth
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Do you want a wealth tax?
Deb takes your calls. Danielle Smith bans DEI hiring in the public sector. GUEST: Alex Robert Ross - journalist and editor based in Toronto
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The future of campaign strategies in Toronto elections
Do we want municipal political parties? Would you be OK if we charged people $2,000 to run for mayor? GUESTS: Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Alex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview Strategy and former...
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Mark Towhey fills in for Deb
Breaking down last night's election results. Do you want party politics in our municipal elections? GUESTS: Jason Bell - author of Operation Sparrow: The Incredible True Story of the Spies Who Tricked Hitler and Won the War
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Toronto's former mayor takes us behind the scenes on election day.
What's it like to be in the race on election day? How much do you late-night snack? GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Steven Greenaway - Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs
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Toronto heads to the voting booth
Who will win the mayoral race? Do you like online voting in elections? GUESTS: Jason Agnew - host of Sunday Morning Trivia, Sundays at 9 AM right here on Newstalk 1010 Ahmad Elbayoumi - Author of Poli Corner - a newsletter on the politics, policies and personalities at Queen's Park John Wright -...
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Tariffs to drop on some Canadian goods, says U.S. senator
We get reaction as news comes in. What do you do when the hot water goes out? GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - economist and expert on Canadian trade and competitivenessJulie Tanenbaum-Albert - President of the Larry & Judy Family FoundationRichard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken
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The aftermath of last night's debate
Who won: Chow or Bradford? What do the next 48 hours look like for each candidate? GUESTS: Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign StrategistAlex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview Strategy and former advisor to the…
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What to know ahead of tonight's debate
Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford get ready to square off. Price aside, do you prefer hotels or Air BnBs? GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto John Moore - host of Moore in the Morning
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Repayment waived of nearly a half billion from people who falsely claimed free dentistry
Should they have to repay? Jim and Deb break down that Brad Bradford interview this morning. GUEST: Bonnie Crombie - Mississauga mayoral candidate
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What is your one question for Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford?
We will put them to the candidates. Carney, Ford announce support for steel and auto sectors hit by tariffs GUESTS: Monte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyer Rachel Aiello - CTV News National Correspondent
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Does Brad Bradford really want to privatize water?
Deb has some thoughts. What is the impact of negative campaign ads on elections? GUESTS: Gord Perks - Outgoing Toronto City Councillor Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy Melissa Lantsman - deputy...
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Why volunteers were fined for handing out food
Deb takes your calls. Why Bonnie Crombie wants to extend Line 2 in to Mississauga. GUESTS: Bonnie Crombie - Mississauga Mayoral Candidate Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Tony Bitonti - director of Media Relations at OLG
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Chow’s lead over Bradford now within margin of error
What will happen with one week to go? What does affordability mean to you in this election? GUEST: Dr. Michael Narvey - Section Head of Neonatology Investigator at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
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Do you want ‘small beers’ politics?
Bradford pledges ‘common sense’ transit plan for Toronto marathon, Chow fires back. Do drivers who stop for squirrels drive you nuts? GUESTS: Mike Bolduc -regional president of the union representing correctional officers Amanda Lang - Host of Taking Stock, airing weekly on CTV News Channel and CP24
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What do you do when you don’t know who to vote for?
Deb takes your calls. Alberta heads to polls on whether to vote on separation. GUESTS: Adrienne Batra - Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun Jason Kenney - former Premier of Alberta Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective
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Should someone with kids get in to politics?
Deb weighs in from her experience. Would you take a self-driving taxi? GUEST: Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken
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Bradford wants to create jobs for 15,000 young people
How would he do it? Are dinner parties worth it anymore? GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East YorkAndrea Mrozek - senior fellow at the think tank Cardus
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Are Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford ignoring the real problem with the TTC?
Deb talks to one writer who weighs in on the municipal election. Could more police in Canada have radio signal 'jammers'? GUESTS: Adam Giambrone - former chair of the TTC and currently works in public transit operations in the Middle EastCarmi Levy - tech expert
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Should this employee have been fired?
Deb reacts to a viral video of a heated interaction on the TTC.Why has Ontario fined SeatGeek more than $20k? GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP Michael Binetti - Managing Partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLPLorrie Goldstein - Editor Emeritus of the Toronto Sun
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What is being done about lithium ion battery fires and ebikes?
Deb talks to newsmakers about what we could see happen. What should be done to improve overall rider experience and reduce delays on the TTC? GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario Jim Jessop - Toronto Fire Chief Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter
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Cycling protest blocks Toronto bike lane removal work along Bloor Street stretch
Deb weighs in on what should happen. U.S. ambassador warns Canadian politicians: ‘Keep your nose out of American politics’ GUESTS: Phil Perkins - CP24 reporterGraham Richardson - Ottawa Bureau Chief with CTV News and host of The Graham Richardson ShowDr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff with the...
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Are school dress codes sexist?
Deb takes your calls. Toronto's former mayor weighs in on the latest election polling. GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness GroupSteve Ryan - CP24 crime reporterJohn Tory - former mayor of Toronto
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Chow’s lead shrinks against Bradford in Toronto mayoral race
Taking the temperature with two weeks to go before the election. Why police are sounding the alarm over “The Com”. GUESTS: Nik Nanos - chief data scientist at Nanos Research and the official pollster for CTV Constable Bharat Sharma - with Durham Regional Police
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Wait, is Thanksgiving overhyped?
Deb takes your calls. Deb is looking forward to a new documentary about Terry Fox. GUESTS: Nicolas Lamp - associate professor at the faculty of law at Queen’s University Kate Hussmann - Chief Strategy Officer with the Buffalo Bills Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken
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How are the mayoral campaigns panning out?
A look at the state of the race as we head in to Thanksgiving weekend. How different are Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford as candidates? GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs...
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What's the best way to deal with election candidates having the same last name on a ballot?
Deb takes your calls. Recapping the latest Olivia Chow/Brad Bradford debate. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter Ben Spurr - Toronto Star City Hall Bureau Chief
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Do you let your dog sleep in your bed?
Why it might help to give you a better night's sleep. The best and worst foods to eat while driving. GUESTS: Justin Holmes - page editor and reporter with the Toronto Sun Sean Shapiro - the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop
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How often do you eat together at the dinner table?
Deb takes your calls. Should kids living with obesity be on GLP-1 drugs? GUESTS: Sara Lefton - Chief Development Officer, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer, Mamann Sandaluk LLP Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
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Two Chows are on the ballot this election
Will this impact the race? Government to exclude people who solely suffer from mental illness from MAID GUESTS: Braeden Chow - Toronto mayoral candidate Rachel Aiello - CTV News National Correspondent Dr. Lillian Hung -Canada Research Chair in Senior Care and associate professor in nursing at The...
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Should Poilievre remain as Conservative leader?
One outgoing MP won't say. Volunteer for Mississauga mayoral candidate attacked with a knife. GUESTS: Jim Jessop - Toronto Fire Chief Scott Aitchison - Outgoing MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter Alvin Tedjo - Mississauga Mayoral Candidate
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Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto mayor’s race
How does this change the election? Who gets custody in a breakup? GUESTS: Chris Alexander - former Toronto mayoral candidate Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Alex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview...
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Brad Bradford releases his plan for renters: keep your home, cool your home, build more homes
The Portland Trail Blazers fired their announcer over social media posts from 15 years ago. Deb takes your calls Taking a look into tonight's Mississauga Debate. Do debates matter to you in elections? Deb takes your calls. GUESTS:Brad Bradford - Mayoral candidate John Moore - host of Moore in the...
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Who owns the news? Looking into the media race behind Ontario's Mayoral campaigns with Liaison Strategies
Deb recaps two major mayoral election announcements from Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow today. How do gaps in school and developmental support push parents out of work? What does real workplace flexibility look like for parents of neurodivergent kids? A Toronto police officer has been charged with...