The Jim Richards Show

Deb talks about the latest online squabbles with a friend of the show. How can you avoid falling for fake online reviews? GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies  Carmi Levy - tech expert Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant  

Deb assembles a provincial politics panel. What does Toronto's former mayor think should be done about the shooting at a Jewish-owned bakery?GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications John Tory - former mayor of Toronto 

Jim has some thoughts about who or what is influencing young peoples' politics. The Munici-Pals look at the week in local news. GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair

Jim has some thoughts about common office phrases. How much should politicians be using generative AI? GUESTS: Justin Ling - staff columnist for the Toronto Star Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University 

Jim weighs in. What does John Tory think of Brad Bradford's plan for police? GUEST: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto  

Windsor's mayor chats with Jim. Should this Turkish governor have been fired for his attire? GUESTS: Drew Dilkens  - Windsor Mayor  Amanda Galbraith -  co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group 

How worried should we be? What does 'act your age' really mean? GUESTS: Deb Hutton - host of The Deb Hutton Show Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert

Jim thinks we are. Why a new movie is sparking conversations about open relationships. GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Executive Director at the Peter Lougheed School of Politics at the University of Alberta  Cynthia Loyst - host at The Social  

Jim says no. Why Jim thinks the Maritime provinces should amalgamate.  GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University  Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

How will this impact what you can buy in Ontario? Is your car 'unstealable'? GUEST: Richard Alexander - President of Beer Canada

How should Canada respond? What did we learn from the 2026 World Cup? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Reverend Michael Coren Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister 

Jim wonders if Doug Ford's apology moves the needle. What's the best city in Canada to live in? GUEST: John Fraser - interim leader of the Ontario Liberals

What's the state of the race at this point? Donald Trump makes more unproven claims about the 2020 election. GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights    Dave Levinthal - investigative journalist and senior editor at NOTUS

Why is Donald Trump threatening Canada with new tariffs? Is Jim a busy body for opening boxes accidentally sent to his house without realizing it? GUESTS: Marit Stiles - leader of the Ontario NDP  Jamie Stephen - Managing Director at TorchLight, an energy and resources consulting and project development firm based in Nova Scotia

Deb Hutton, John Moore and Jerry Agar join Jim.   Guest : Emma Reid from Sleep Country Canada

John Moore joins Jim GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Marc-André Gauthier - Director of Communications with Teamsters Canada  Heather Quilty - a program manager for clinical learning at VetStrategy

Jim talks with experts. An Ontario MPP has to repay $16K in city hotel expenses. GUESTS: Kevin Jiang - Toronto Star’s Science of Life reporter Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau ReporterMark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst 

What does he think about a PC MPP paying back $16K in hotel expenses? How are you dealing with the smoke out there?  GUESTS: John Fraser - interim Ontario Liberal leaderCarmi Levy - tech expert Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

Jim talks to an event safety lawyer.  GUEST: Steven Adelman - event safety lawyer and head of Adelman Law Group 

Jim wonders if you're allowed to complain about how hot it is when you live in Canada. Ontario MPP to repay $16K in city hotel expenses GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader 

Jim takes your calls. What will Lindsey Graham's legacy be? GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workley Law Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

He talks with a former gang member about what needs to be done to counter violence. Do you feel safe in Toronto right now?GUESTS: Newstalk 1010’s Heather Seaman Dr. Adam Ellis - a former gang member and founder of The Street Institute, a research hub for critical scholars and community activists who have direct knowledge and experiences of life on the streets

Jim weighs in with the Munici-Pals panel. Gordie Howe International Bridge to open after delayGUESTS: Nik Nanos - chief data scientist at Nanos Research and the official pollster for CTV Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Mike Kakuk - morning host at AM800 CKLW Windsor

Jim takes your calls. When was the last time you flipped someone the bird?GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst 

Jim has some thoughts.What are we getting wrong about trade? GUESTS: Laura Dawson - Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition Josh Lewenberg - TSN Raptors Beat ReporterRitesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert

Jim takes your calls. Toronto woman who police called ‘female belligerent’ fights her traffic tickets—and wins. GUEST: Sean Shapiro - the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop

Jim gets some expert insight. Is your job like how its depicted on TV? GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel -Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics Aaron Silver - a manager on the Toronto Hydro Climate Action team Bob Aaron - Real Estate Lawyer 

Jim takes your calls. What are the best bank loyalty programs? GUESTS: Barry Choi - personal finance expert David Clement - policy director at the Consumer Choice Centre 

Jim takes your calls. Also, how cool do you keep it? 

Jim and the team debate. Should Toronto follow Mamdani's lead when it comes to indoor temperatures? GUESTS: Gary Benner - President of Underground Consulting Incorporated Mike Wilner -  Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field 

Jim takes your calls. Mark Carney makes a major announcement on submarines for Canada. GUESTS: Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic

Jim talks with one of the organizers of the campaign to save the bar. Why are people preaching on airplanes?  GUESTS: Mackenzie Kundakcioglu - organizer with the Save Sneaky Dee’s campaign 

Why does Brad Bradford want to rename Sankofa Square? Canada gets ready to take on Morocco.  GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator.    Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair

A look at if politicians made the right call. What would Canada's football fight song be?  GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University

Jim is looking for answers. Is tonight's Portugal vs Croatia game the biggest sporting event in Toronto history?  GUESTS: Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx  Stuart Green - TTC SpokespersonCTV’S Beth MacDonnell Lori Williams - political scientist with Mount Royal University in Calgary Gareth Wheeler - One Soccer   Canadian sports broadcaster Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator

What's the difference between this event and the Taylor Swift concerts? Shorts in the office....are they ever okay? GUESTS: Phil Perkins - CP24 reporter and anchor Jessica Smith - CP24 reporter Sean McCormick - Vice President of Business Development, Data Services at Moneris Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist  

He joins the show to give his pitch. What did you do about photos at your wedding? GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Tanner Agar - restauranteur and co-host of Flavorphiles David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University

Deb reacts to today's breaking news. Is Taylor Swift getting married at Madison Square Garden? GUESTS: Jen Mitchell - co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gander Social  Matt Cauz - Host at TSN 1050 Tessa Malisani - host at our sister station, 99.9 Virgin Radio Mike Harris - Ontario Minister of Natural Resources 

Mark explains why. What actually happens to CUSMA on July 1? GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Founder & President of GDStrategic  Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network every day 1 - 3pm 

How does parenthood change your brain?Has your local mall become a glorified indoor dog park? GUESTS: Darby Saxbe - professor of psychology at the University of Southern California and author of “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives" Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University 

Who wants a noise barrier around that concert stadium? Debunking sunscreen myths.  GUESTS: Dr. Imran SATIA , Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Chronic Cough in the Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology at McMaster University Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator.   Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst 

Mark has some thoughts. How to read the most recent polls about Doug Ford.  GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University John Wright - NEWSTALK 1010 pollster + CEO of Canada Pulse Insights Stuart Green - TTC Spokesperson Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx

Deb takes your calls. What's the worst film our resident critic has ever seen?  GUESTS: Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken  Don Drummond - Economist, Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute Andrew Ashiofu - Chair of the Washington State Stonewall Democrats

Deb takes your calls. 50 years of the CN Tower. GUESTS: Francine Kopun - Senior writer at the Toronto Star  David Piccini - Ontario Labour Minister 

How Canada performed vs. Switzerland and who they play next. Do you get your kid’s teacher a gift at the end of the school year? GUEST:  Matt Cauz - TSN 1050 host 

Deb gets insight from Stephen Harper's former communications director. What's the best way to manage your kid's free time this summer? GUESTS: Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy  Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter and former homicide detective Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group 

Our chief medical expert weighs in. Toronto gets ready for another World Cup game. GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst 

Deb talks with the Federal Justice Minister about what happens now. What does a criminal defence lawyer think about the law?  GUESTS: Phil Soper - President & CEO of Royal LePage and Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Sean Fraser - Federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer 

Deb takes your calls. Is it okay for players to miss the World Cup for the birth of their child?

Deb hosts the Minister live in studio. Inside the protest at Ford Fest. GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario education minister  JP Hornick - President of OPSEU