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As Ontario turns to cash bail, @SRahim at @CanCivLib tells @MooreintheAM the civil rights group will file an emergency charter challenge. Former cop @MendelsonMark says release rules are rarely enforced
Toronto based international trade lawyer Barry Appleton tells @MooreintheAM how negotiators fear US tariffs will be imposed, as the two sides dig in. Meanwhile, Canadian firms bet Donald Trump will buckle ahead of Wednesday’s deadline
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Feds tell provinces to get ready to put American booze back on the shelves
John Moore Round Two – August 17
John Moore Round One – August 17
Policorner's @AhmadElbayoumi gives @MooreintheAM the latest as Doug Ford acknowledges the PC party sent someone to surveil the former Liberal leader on vacation. Plus: a new poll shows Bonnie Crombie and Carolyn Parrish neck and neck in the Mississauga.
Political Strategist and Urban Planner @Aleem_Kanji gives @MooreintheAM the overview of the races as former Toronto City Councillor Mike Layton weighs a run at his old seat and a new poll shows Bonnie Crombie and Carolyn Parrish neck and neck in Mississauga.
Hamilton City Councillor @TammyHwang tells @MooreintheAM about questions linger after a mysterious soot blanketed the city.
John Moore Round One - August 14
Timothy @CaulfieldTim, research director at the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, explains to @MooreintheAM how Donald Trump’s vaccine overhaul is ‘going to impact Canada.’
Policorner’s @AhmadElbayoumi gives @MooreintheAM the scoop (in collab with The Trillium) that Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie. Former Premier @Kathleen_Wynne weighs in.
David Wojcik, president and CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade, tells @MooreintheAM how the Hazel McCallion LRT construction likely won’t be done until 2027.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Want to (temporarily) lose a few pounds? Visit this part of Ontario.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Common Sugar Appears to Loosen Cancer Cells And Help Them Spread
"Profits go up and up. Some people are making out like bandits and others are trying to make the math make sense." @NDP Leader @AviLewis joins @MooreintheAM from the campaign trail for his party's candidate in Toronto.
Infrastructure policy consultant Jonathan @EnglishRail explains to @MooreintheAM why the cost of building the Ontario Line has more than tripled.
The Trillium's @JackHauen tells @MooreintheAM how the PC party spent nearly $3,000 in donor and taxpayer money on a pair of five-star, all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica.
David Shellnutt, @TheBikingLawyer, tells @MooreintheAM why cyclists are pushing back on Brad Bradford's election proposal to pull out the west end bike lanes.
John Moore Round Two- August 12
Toronto Star Investigative Reporter @EmmaMcI ntosh gives @MooreintheAM a look at a mysterious cash surge for Alberta’s separatist party coming from out-of-province donors.
"Some have completely dropped out and stopped looking for work." Canadian Labour Economist @DTCochrane tells @MooreintheAM how youth unemployment is falling across the country.
John Moore Round Two – Aug 11
John Moore Round One – Aug 11
Why is Google so terrible now? @VassB ednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, explains to @MooreintheAM what it will take to ditch American tech.
Harneet Singh at @EOKConsults tells @MooreintheAM about tracking digital advertising trends across Ontario's municipal elections, with some interesting patterns emerging.
“It’s not based on any science whatsoever!” NEWSTALK 1010 medical correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman joins @MooreintheAM to push back on the White House reportedly linking vaccines to autism.
Walter Dorn, professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College, explains to @MooreintheAM how back in February, the Canadian military spent 11 days simulating a “high-intensity conflict against a peer adversary.”
John Moore Round 2 – August 10
John Moore Round 1 – August 10
Political Strategist and Urban Planner @Aleem_Kanji looks at a new poll showing Olivia Chow leading both Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander in the race for Toronto City Hall
John Moore Round Two - August 7
John Moore Round One - August 7
Tech & Media Consultant Mohit Rajhans explains why Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw is calling for the Feds to change laws around encrypted messaging apps after arresting two suspects who fired on the US Consulate last week
Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance @MichaelChongMP tells @NEWSTALK1010 he's calling on the Carney government to not only extend the excise tax holiday for the rest of the year, but also remove the GST on gas and diesel fuel
Liberal MPP @StephanieSmyth calls for the Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario to rule on the Ford government's taxpayer-funded "Protect Ontario" advertising highlighting its work on the Scarborough Subway Extension when there is a byelection taking place
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Border agency chartered private jets to deport foreign nationals, Chow leading both Bradford and Alexander in the race for City Hall, and data shows outlawing Ontario’s speed cameras triggered an explosion of speeding
Criminologist and former CBSA officer Kelly Sundberg breaks down a classified report showing how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program. He’s currently in Washington DC speaking at a border security summit
Beck Taxi's @KristineHubbard reveals that there are close to zero wheelchair accessible cabs in Toronto, as the fleet has aged out. Offers by the city to recruit new drivers isn’t working
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin - Dan’s weekly email newsletter is called The Bat Signal: Some People Really Are More Attractive to Mosquitoes
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Ford government accused of staging official announcements without inviting reporters, partisanship in government advertisements, and how no Jets at Billy Bishop airport may not be a decided issue after all
John Moore Round Two - August 6
John Moore Round One - August 6
The Trillium’s @TinaYazdani details how the Ford government has been hosting official announcements without inviting reporters
John Moore Round Two - August 5
Toronto based columnist Harry Khachatrian @Harry1T6 discusses his Wall Street Journal think piece: Canada Has an Antisemitism Problem and its leaders don’t know how to confront it
Former Federal Cabinet Minister and former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney @MarcoMendicino looks at officials back in Washington DC amid the protracted trade war. Plus: CSIS warns Alberta referendum could be a target for foreign interference
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Worse For Your Brain Than Sugar?
National Post columnist @AdamZivo joins us from Ukraine following a Russian missile and drone barrage in the Kyiv region kills 17
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: New poll finds Doug Ford’s popularity takes a hit with 3 byelections to be announced and trying to cancel streaming services we no longer use
John Moore Round One - August 5
John Moore Round Two - August 4
John Moore Round One - August 4
Joseph Steinberg, Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, explains how Doug Ford’s booze ban is hurting us, not the U.S.
CSIS screened 129,740 people for the Government of Canada last year. Retired RCMP officer Chris Mathers looks at whether they missed something while vetting alleged Canadian NATO spy, Claire Biwei Zhang
A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon early tomorrow morning, and astronomers like York University’s Professor @JesseRogerson will be watching closely
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy: The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: City councils grapple with presenters from outside voter base, whether it’s time to consider something radical, and if Doug Ford’s booze ban is hurting us, not the U.S.
John Moore Round Two - July 31
John Moore Round One - July 31
“On the transportation and traffic front, this was a smashing success.” U of T urban planner Matti Siemiatycki looks at the city moving to make permanent the traffic and transit changes implemented during the World Cup
NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist @MendelsonMark and Toronto Police Association President @TPACampbell weigh in on parole denied for man who killed a Toronto police officer in 1994
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Olivia Chow celebrates giving seniors and kids free ferry rides, 'zebra striping' to pace alcohol consumption, and Saskatoon spending $300K on plastic rock sculptures
John Moore Round Two - July 30
John Moore Round One - July 30
With just three weeks remaining before nominations close for Ontario's municipal elections , @AMOPolicy President Robin Jones is encouraging residents across the province to consider running for local office
Mohit Rajhans, AI consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, explains how data breaches are costing Canadians millions. Plus, how one phone company (this one) is fighting spam calls
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Waymo’s driverless cars crash less often than people
The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak: there are still open elected positions with 3 weeks until nominations close, thousands of realtors leaving the industry, Carney won't leverage Canadian energy in trade talks, and Ottawa plans to end the 'Netflix tax.'
Political Strategist and Urban Planner @Aleem_Kanji breaks down the latest polling for the Toronto municipal election, showing Olivia Chow leading Brad Bradford by 8 points among decided voters while Torontonians are evenly split on whether the city is moving in the right or wrong direction
The Morning Brief with Preet Banerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: A New Candidate Enters the Toronto Mayoral Race, Ford Government Rethinks Support for High Speed Rail and Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians
John Moore Round Two - July 29
John Moore Round One - July 29
John Moore Round Two - July 28
John Moore Round One - July 28
Software developer @AhmedNadar who created 3-1-1 reporting site SolveTO, tells @JohnTory how the city Auditor said residents should be able to see the outcome of filed service requests, but 15 years later the capability still isn’t there
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech
Reporter @MickeyDjuric at @PoliticoOttawa, gives @NEWSTALK1010 her scoop that says Facebook parent company Meta is looking to work with Ottawa on bringing news back to its platforms
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: Ford spoke with Carney after decision blocking Billy Bishop expansion, Olivia Chow pens urgent motion to stop ‘land grab’ of Toronto Islands, and Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests
"When ER doctors can't do their jobs, they get frustrated. And it's not that they'll leave medicine altogether, but they leave the ER. Toronto ER doctor @Raghu_Venugopal explains new figures showing 1-in-10 Emergency Room physicians plan on quitting
No Jets TO co-founder @Normsworld Di Pasquale, City Councillor @DianneSaxe, and Toronto Region Board of Trade CEO @GilesGherson weigh in on Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by the federal government
Mendicino Monday with former Federal Cabinet Minister @MarcoMendicino: Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government and Federal Liberals lead in new poll as Mark Carney calls three August byelections
The Morning Brief with Toronto Sun Columnist @BrianLilley: Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government, Federal Liberals lead in new poll as Mark Carney calls three August byelections, and 1-in-10 ER doctors looking to quit
John Moore Round Two - July 27
John Moore Round One - July 27
John Moore Round Two - July 24
John Moore Round One - July 24
"People measure the effectiveness of the police on 'when I get into a car accident how long does it take for police to get there?'" NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist @MendelsonMark looks at Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford promising to hire 1,000 new police officers if elected.
"That's the lowest they've had him at since they started tracking." @SabrinaNanji at @TheQPObserver breaks down a new poll that shows spending and expense scandals catching up to Ontario’s PC Government as Doug Ford set to call three GTHA byelections.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Spending and expense scandals catching up to Ontario’s PC Government, Brad Bradford wants to hire 1000 new cops as crime numbers fall.
"Mayor Chow's position represents a status quo approach, based on doing things as they have always been done. What I'm offering Torontonians is a different vision." Toronto Mayoral Candidate @BradMBradford explains his plan to hire 1,000 new police officers if elected.
Olympic sprinting champion and world record holder Donovan Bailey sits down with @JohnTory 30 years after taking home gold for Team Canada at the 1996 Olympics.
John Moore Round Two - July 23
John Moore Round One - July 23
Jordan Solway, Executive Vice-President of Property and Casualty Insurance at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), explains to @NEWSTALK1010 how Canadians can protect themselves from scammers pushing Gap loans.
OpenAI reveals an autonomous agent went rogue. While this is what critics of AI have warned about for some time, Author and Consultant Mohit Rajhans at ThinkStart.ca explains what the embrace this technology could mean to us all.
As Trump's trade rep defends new tariffs on Canada, Premiers disagree on how to fight Donald Trump. Former Federal Cabinet Minister Lisa @LRaitt, who and sits on Mark Carney’s Canada-U.S. advisory council, explains what comes next in the negotiations.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Drive Faster Than the Speed Limit? It Won't Save You More Than A Minute.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Calls to supercharge Canada's boycott of American goods, Canadians divided over Mark Carney’s Gordie Howe Bridge deal, and Canadians are quick to call AI use cheating.
"The numbers are going down in the vast majority of the crimes." NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist @MendelsonMark breaks down new Statistics Canada figures on national police reported crime statistics, which includes hate crime numbers.
"The real question is what is appropriate when it comes to profiling people." @VassB ednar, managing director of @CanShieldInst, discusses with @NEWSTALK1010 how Mayor Olivia Chow looks to stop the practice of “surveillance pricing” for groceries.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: The Optimal Daily Cups of Coffee For Your Health.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee: Canada weighs retaliation as Donald Trump escalates trade war, provinces to introduce direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian alcohol, and Olivia Chow wants to stop the practice of “surveillance pricing” on groceries.
John Moore Round Two - July 22
John Moore Round One - July 22
As Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports, former Cabinet Ministers @MarcoMendicino and Lisa @LRaitt, plus McCarthy Tétrault international trade lawyer John Boscariol, weigh in on @NEWSTALK1010.
John Moore Round Two- July 21
Climate change consultant @EllCappell discusses with @NEWSTALK1010 a poll showing fewer Canadians believe humans cause climate change.
John Moore Round One - July 21
Economist @MikePMoffatt, founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative, explains to @NEWSTALK1010 what could be done to get housing prices down for new buyers to enter the market, yet not drop so hard that it affects existing owners.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: AI is more likely than humans to form biases when hiring.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports, whether Stan Cho will remain in PC caucus, and fewer Canadians believe humans are causing climate change.
Dr Mike Wotton, professor at the University of Toronto's Institute of Forestry and Conservation, dispels the notion pedaled by Americans who claim Canada is to blame for the fires and smoke across the eastern part of North America.
David Shellnutt, @TheBikingLawyer tells @NEWSTALK1010 how recent changes to auto insurance in Ontario affects pedestrians and transit users.
Mendicino Monday with former Federal Cabinet Minister @MarcoMendicino: Donald Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke as Ottawa faces criticism over wildfire response.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Whether Toronto’s stint as World Cup host was a success, Donald Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke, Carney Government approval remains above 50%, and changes to Ontario's auto insurance.
John Moore Round Two- July 20
John Moore Round One - July 20
John Moore Round Two - July 17
John Moore Round One - July 17
MP Adam van Koeverden, @VanKayak, Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, speaks with @JohnTory on @MooreintheAM as the first men's World Cup in Canada wraps up.
Branding and Marketing expert @TonyChapman, host of the podcast Chatter That Matters, tells @NEWSTALK1010 whether Doug Ford's "For The People" is bruised by several spending scandals.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Ontario faces criticism over wildfire response, Doug Ford’s office slashes jobs, Republicans blame Canada for wildfire smoke over US skies, and Donald Trump pushes stolen election conspiracy.
John Moore Round Two - July 16
Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the @DistilledSpirit Council of the United States, tells @NEWSTALK1010 about the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition campaign, urging Canada (and the EU) to lift retaliatory tariffs and American liquor sales bans.
Former Federal Cabinet Minister Lisa @LRaitt, who is member of Mark Carney’s Canada-U.S. advisory council, discusses with @NEWSTALK1010 Democrats potentially siding with Republicans against provincial booze bans of American alcohol.
Test Tube Thursdays with Jesse Rogerson, Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System: Your Dominant Hand Isn't Actually Hard-Wired.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Canadians view US less favourably than China, protesters surround and smash Premier Tim Houston's car, and the Ford Government looks to axe rules Progressive Conservative MPPs used to claim hotel stays.
John Moore Round One - July 16
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: Toronto-area PC MPPs have billed taxpayers over $100K for Toronto overnight stays, Bonnie Crombie officially enters race for Mississauga mayor, and whether Avi Lewis has moved the needle.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: How losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
“We looked and it appears to be a PC phenomenon.” @JackHauen, Ontario politics reporter for The Trillium, tells @NEWSTALK1010 how Toronto-area MPPs in the Ford Government have billed taxpayers over $100K for overnight stays in the city.
John Moore Round Two - July 15
John Moore Round One - July 15
John Moore Round Two – July 14
Whitby Mayor @ElizabethRoy joins @JohnTory on Ontario looking to create a Transit-Oriented Community at the GO station, with approximately 2,355 new homes in six 33 to 45-storey towers.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Protecting festival goers from violence, Canadians trips to the US slowly rise for the third month in a row, and Doug Ford wants changes after man living illegally in Canada found eligible for Ontario welfare.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook and Instagram.
John Moore Round One – July 14
NDP MPP @JessicaBellTO tells @NEWSTALK 1010 how the province lost 16,700 jobs in June while the rest of Canada saw gains. Plus: Ontario is spending $8M to store US alcohol that has been pulled from store shelves.
Mendicino Monday with former Federal Cabinet Minister @MarcoMendicino: Carney’s message to Albertans during Stampede visit.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Violence shattered the peace this weekend, Former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie to make a run at her old job again, and Carney insists Canada got a good deal with U.S. on the Gordie Howe Bridge.
“The average Michigander is well aware of the importance of the Canadian-US relationship.” Michigan state Rep @JasperRMartus tells @NEWSTALK1010 he is happy the Gordie Howe Bridge will open this month, noting the economic impact on both sides of the border.
John Moore Round Two – July 13
John Moore Round One – July 13
Ontario Liberal MPP and Registered Nurse @TylerWatt90 tells @MooreintheAM that cuts to nursing jobs are taking place across the province.
Branding and Marketing expert @TonyChapman, host of the podcast Chatter That Matters: Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs as of 2028.
Pearson Airport warns bots are writing inaccurate articles about operations. Mohit Rajhans, founder of thinkstart.ca, tells @MooreintheAM he warned about this in an e-book titled Disrupting Search, foreshadowing how finding truth on Google is becoming more difficult.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Former immigration minister Chris Alexander considering a run for Toronto mayor, Mark Carney won't lecture Saudi Arabia, bots writing inaccurate articles about Pearson Airport, and fans upset with the NHL Hurricanes.
John Moore Round Two - July 10
John Moore Round One - July 10
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Why scientists fear we're missing evidence of extraterrestrial life.
"I don't think they understand the urgency. The most frustrating part is not being able to get any kind of answers." Alex Shved tells @MooreintheAM how Ontario has left him in limbo with a delay in cancer drug funding.
John Moore Round Two - July 9
John Moore Round One - July 9
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Mark Carney steering Europe away from the U.S., Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections, the push for 6 a.m. nightlife ‘hubs,’ and woman fights the law and she won.
Political Strategist and Urban Planner @Aleem_Kanji pours through the latest polling on the Toronto mayor election with @MooreintheAM, which shows Brad Bradford closing the gap with the incumbent Olivia Chow.
John Moore Round Two - July 8
John Moore Round One - July 8
Paven Bratch, serial entrepreneur in health and tech (and the inventor of the mooing milk container!), explains to @MooreintheAM why more than 40% of Canadian manufacturers are weighing a move to the U.S.
Licensed insolvency trustee @DougHoyes tells @MooreintheAM how more Canadians are turning to buy now, pay later as grocery costs soar.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Whether or not you should buy rotisserie chicken at the grocery store.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: How people got around during the World Cup, 1000 days into the RCMP investigation of the Greenbelt lands swap, and Ford tries to make their cars harder to steal.
"They're a bus going off a cliff and we need to jump off." @StephenMarche, author and host of the podcast Gloves Off, discusses season two with @MooreintheAM, looking at how Canada can better insulate itself from the elephant down south.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Renata Ford passes, poll shows gap between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford closing, Doug Ford pitches a pipeline across Canada, and Pierre Poilievre calls for military warriors.
As Doug Ford pitches a cross Canada oil pipeline, Climate Change Consultant Elliott Cappell shares his thoughts with @MooreintheAM.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Sony will kill PlayStation games on discs in 2028 and offer digital downloads only.
John Moore Round Two – July 7
John Moore Round One – July 7
John Moore sits down with Director Elias Varoutsos and Executive Producer Lori Braun of the documentary Prophet of Ecstasy, which recounts the extraordinary story of MDMA through the life of would-be priest Michael Clegg
Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, @vankayak, joins @MooreintheAM and thanks Team Canada for their performance in the World Cup
Toronto City Councillor @DianneSaxe, an environmental lawyer and also a member of the Toronto Hydro Board, tells @MooreintheAM how cities immediately need much better management of data centres. Plus: efforts worked to save Sneaky Dees.
Mendicino Monday with former Federal Cabinet Minister @MarcoMendicino: Mark Carney set to announce Canada’s new submarine fleet
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Canada takes stock of World Cup performance as experts question the value of hosing the games, Donald Trump gets US red card overturned, and Muslim family terrorized in Durham Region.
John Moore Round Two- July 6
John Moore Round One - July 6
John Moore Round Two - July 3
John Moore Round One - July 3
Ready, Set, Race: Jon Montgomery Previews Season 12 Jon Montgomery, host of The Amazing Race Canada, joins the podcast to preview Season 12 of Canada’s most-watched summer series. Catch the new season Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on CTV starting July 7, with streaming available the next day on Crave.
World Cup Fever Is Driving Toronto Restaurant Business Chris Murie, owner of Dizzy Sports Bar, joins us to discuss how the FIFA World Cup is boosting business in Toronto. New OpenTable data shows restaurant dining is up 20% on average during match days, with a 166% spike during Canada’s first-ever knockout stage game as fans packed local venues to cheer on the national team.
John Moore sits down with Karen Cho and Elias Varoutsos, directors of the documentary Prophet of Ecstasy, which recounts the extraordinary story of MDMA through the life of would-be priest Michael Clegg.
Test Tube Thursdays: Ancient DNA, Human Regeneration & Magic Mushrooms for Tinnitus NEWSTALK 1010 science expert Dan Riskin joins us for another edition of Test Tube Thursdays.
The Morning Brief: World Cup Buzz, Trade Uncertainty & Toronto’s Heat Challenge Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, joins us for The Morning Brief
John Moore Round Two - July 2
John Moore Round One - July 2
Minister Paul Calandra called in at the end of the show to discuss what he calls misinformation about his comments about pulling students out of the classroom for team sports.
The roads in Southern Ontario are little safer thanks to the efforts of some volunteers. Karam Alfarra, one of the three friends behind initiative, tells @MooreintheAM about filling in potholes across the province.
John Moore Round Two - June 30
John Moore Round One - June 30
Pattie Lovett-Reid, Financial Commentator and author of Money Minutes with Pattie Lovett-Reid, tells @MooreintheAM about what she calls “The Great Consumer Audit”
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Brad Bradford pitches cleaning up & re-renaming Sankofa Square, Oshawa's plan to ease traffic congestion, survey finds 80% are proud to be Canadian, and alcohol consumption hits 20 year low.
Former Toronto mayor @JohnTory tells @MooreintheAM about joining 66 non-Jewish Canadian signatories condemning antisemitism and calling for stricter enforcement of anti-hate laws.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: CUSMA renewal deadline is Wednesday - what happens if the deal is not reached?
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Pierre Poilievre decries federal government’s condo bail out program in BC, Canada’s citizenship study guide has glaring omissions, whether a university degree worth the investment, and someone destroyed the USA Beaver.
John Moore Round Two - June 29
John Moore Round One - June 29
Queens Park North will get a major overall thanks to a $93 million gift. Melda Bur, design adviser for the Weston family, tells @MooreintheAM about the largest private donation ever to the municipality. Toronto City Councillor @DianneSaxe says the vote was unanimous.
Mohit Rajhans, AI consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, explains to @MooreintheAM how the Five Eyes nations (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) are concerned about AI models being too powerful and have created a national security threat.
Queens Park North will get a major overall thanks to a $93 million gift. Melda Bur, design adviser for the Weston Foundation, tells @MooreintheAM about the largest private donation ever to the municipality. Toronto City Councillor @DianneSaxe says the vote was unanimous.
Branding and Marketing expert @TonyChapman, host of the podcast Chatter That Matters, explains to @MooreintheAM whether sponsors are abandoning Pride celebrations.
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbrath: how the CN Tower gave Toronto its identity, majority of Ontarians want a new Premier but not a changed government, what to do with 24 Sussex, and saving Sneaky Dees.
John Moore Round Two- June 26
John Moore Round One - June 26
Rodney McDonald, a passenger on the Halifax-bound Air Canada flight from Newark that diverted to Boston after the pilot suffered a seizure, shares his first hand account of the in-air events with @MooreintheAM.
Natalie Mehra, executive director of the @OntarioHealthC, tells @MooreintheAM that that LifeLabs is sending Canadian patient medical tests to the US for processing.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: T. Rex took 40 years to reach full size.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: speeding well above posted limit has surged after cameras removed, whether Canadian blood tests are being processed in the US, and World Cup spectators denied visas.
John Moore Round Two - June 25
John Moore Round One - June 25
John Moore Round Two - June 24
John Moore Round One - June 24
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Ontario to raise speed limits, whether Olivia Chow is handling the World Cup file well, Doug Ford spars with the press, and cost overruns for the Church Street pedestrianization pilot.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery.
Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport MP Adam van Koeverden @vankayak speaks with @MooreintheAM ahead of Team Canada’s third match against Switzerland, discussing how the World Cup has been good for Canadians and businesses.
Driving.ca’s @TweeetLorraine Sommerfeld gives @MooreintheAM stats showing the deadly rise of giant trucks and SUVs.
John Moore - Round 2 - June 23
Inflated tomato prices are draining your wallet at the supermarket. The @FoodProfessor Sylvain Charlebois explains to @MooreintheAM which other grocery items Canadians are paying more for.
John Moore - Round 1 - June 23
Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett Reid tells @MooreintheAM how couples are breaking up, but not moving out.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: People flood AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft teams up with Mayo Clinic to help.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Montreal officers in crosshairs amid nationwide war on cops, poll shows Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow matchup could be close, and Doug Ford says he’s sticking around.
“It’s not exclusively right, it’s not exclusively left. We’re seeing extremists mush together ideologies.” Former National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin breaks down the manifesto allegedly written by the suspected Montreal shooter for @MooreintheAM.
Toronto Lawyer and Independent Journalist @CarymaRules Sa’d tells @MooreintheAM about protesters at Ford Fest this weekend. PLUS: Nathan Phillips Square Fan Fest cancels showing Belgium-Iran match.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: MacKinnon defends PM Carney’s no-shows in question period.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: PC officials edit photo of Ford Fest crowd, Ontario PC party’s spending on law firms soared in 2025, hospital system tricks employees, and most Canadians favour return of death penalty for murderers.
John Moore Round 2 - June 22
John Moore Round 1 - June 22
Former foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy tells @MooreintheAM why he is criticizing the Prime Minister for saying the US war on Iran and the ceasefire deal is ‘worth it’.
"This site is a global destination but a local gateway. I think we can be more for the community." Exhibition Place CEO Don Boyle explains to @MooreintheAM why he's rejecting the idea of a year-round casino.
Conservative Party Deputy Leader @MelissaLantsman weighs in on @MooreintheAM with the House rising for the summer and as the Prime Minister misses his 100th Question Period, and some of the bills passed in this session. Plus her bill to stop scammers.
Mohit Rajhans, AI consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, tells @MooreintheAM how AI is creating a ‘two-track’ job market. Plus: how social media and video network consumption is now ahead of other news sources as the most widely used source of news globally.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Liberals Lead PCs by 3 as Ford Approval Hits 26%, Ford government refusing to release secret report that suggested selling off ROM artifacts, and former Foreign Affairs Minister says Mark Carney is wrong on Iran.
John Moore Round Two - June 19
John Moore Round One - June 19
Hamilton City Councillor Nrinder Nann explains to @MooreintheAM why the city unanimously voted in favour of a moratorium on building data centres.
Former Public Safety Minister @MarcoMendicino tells @MooreintheAM what it is like in meetings with the Americans, as the US Secretary for Homeland Security offers his assessment of dealing with Canada and his admission that Americans can be bull headed.
"The whole team will be playing for Canada, so we remember the names on their backs." MP Adam van Koeverden @vankayak, Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, talks with @MooreintheAM as Team Canada prepares for its World Cup match against Qatar at Vancouver’s BC Place.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Your Cat May Not Ease Stress The Way You Think.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Ottawa should ‘indefinitely exclude’ people with mental illness from MAID, Hamilton advances proposed data centre moratorium in pushback to rapid AI buildout, and why Mark Carney ditched his Billy Bishop enthusiasm.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Toronto police say young people being hired for targeted shootings over messaging apps, Bonnie Crombie could announce running for her old job in Mississauga as early as next week, and Doug Ford slams poll suggesting he is Canada’s least popular premier.
John Moore Round Two- June 18
John Moore Round One - June 18
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Researchers say it matters what liquid you take your pills with.
Mississauga City Councillor @AlvinTedjo, now a candidate for mayor, gives @MooreintheAM his thoughts on Bonnie Crombie potentially returning to City Hall.
John Moore Round Two - June 17
John Moore Round One - June 17
"My sources say she has collected the required signatures, that she has raised the money, and that she will be registering." @AhmadElbayoumi, author of @policornerca, gives @MooreintheAM his scoop that says Bonnie Crombie could announce running for her old job in Mississauga.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Officer struck by stolen vehicle driven by 12-year-old, Ford government to award contract for $750 gift card portal to single company, and Ghana plans legal action after Canada denies entry to World Cup player.
"To run Ontario hospitals we need a 6% increase to the budget, but right now we're only giving hospitals 4%." Toronto ER doctor @Raghu_Venugopal joins @MooreintheAM with a look at a report raising the alarm on hospital overcrowding.
Financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid tells @MooreintheAM how consumers are still spending, but they’re just choosing experiences over everything else.
John Moore Round Two – June 16
John Moore Round One – June 16
Rachel Levy, master certified career coach at Kaleidoscope Consulting, helps explain to @JohnTory why the number of workers taking mental health leave might be spiking.
John Moore Round Two – June 15
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Carney says Canada is a mosaic and not a melting pot.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: White House hosts a UFC match, latest Conservative ad uses AI people, why the number of workers taking mental health leave is spiking, and Toronto Port Authority claims the airport expansion won't cost taxpayers money.
Matthew Bondy at the public affairs and industry intelligence firm Bondy & Associates, and Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, explains to @JohnTory details of a deal reached to end the Iran war.
John Moore Round One – June 15
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: 19-year-old to be charged in police officer death, the first World Cup game played in Canada, $198M contract to build the parking garage at Ontario Place.
Stephen Crawford- fifa ticket sales
John Moore Round Two - June 12
John Moore Round One - June 12
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji at @TheQPObserver: ‘Notable Torontonians’ urge ‘no rush to judgment’ on Billy Bishop expansion, President Donald Trump says he’s ‘not looking to renew’ CUSMA, and TTC unveils tools to call out bad behaviour in stations.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Your Cat Can Bring Home More Disease Than You Think.
The World Cup officially kicks offs. MP Adam van Koeverden @vankayak, Secretary of State for Sport, and former Team Canada star Patrice Bernier @pbernier10 join @MooreintheAM to celebrate the first time the matches will be played in Canada.
John Moore Round Two - June 11
John Moore Round One - June 11
Toronto Lawyer Gavin Tighe explains to @MooreintheAM how AI-generated ‘fake cases’ a concern for courts.
"You never quite know if the pretty pictures are what is actually going to get built." Matti Siemiatycki, director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto, looks at a developer unveiling its vision for the site of Toronto’s rail deck community on @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round One - June 10
John Moore Round Two - June 10
"You can't shop, because no other financial institution will consider switching the mortgage to them." Mortgage Broker @RonMortgageGuy tells @MooreintheAM that Toronto mortgage holders could have trouble refinancing, something he dubs “a death spiral”.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Should You Try Lymphatic Drainage?
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Public consultations on Billy Bishop airport, Pierre Poilievre says Alberta needs new priorities from Ottawa, airlines can now get millions in loans in Canada, and social media bans for some teens.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel.
"The net effect is pretty close to zero." Moshe Lander, professor of economics at Concordia University, tells @MooreintheAM he takes issue with John Tory’s justification for the World Cup deal he signed while mayor.
Is your AI shopping assistant selling you out? @VassBednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, tells @MooreintheAM studies show they’ll pick the priciest sponsored item.
John Moore Round Two – June 9
John Moore Round One – June 9
John Moore Round Two – June 8
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Toronto pays for World Cup with public money as US host cities tap private sponsors, Mayor Chow defends Toronto’s World Cup ticket reselling scheme, and Doug Ford gives his aging government a long summer to regroup.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Louise Arbour to be installed as Canada's Governor General.
Former Mayor John Tory joins @MooreintheAM to defend Canada’s two World Cup hosting cities spending public money for the matches while US cities found corporate sponsors.
Toronto City Councillor @JoshMatlow tells @MooreintheAM about a new report from city staff warning that any expansion of Billy Bishop airport could result in major adverse impacts on housing, congestion, the environment and the waterfront as a whole.
John Moore Round One – June 8
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Billy Bishop airport expansion could impact thousands of homes, Ford defends use of charter flights, Carney government says it will tackle ‘surveillance pricing’, and Canadians don't take all of their vacation days.
Dan McTeague, @GasPriceWizard and President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, tells @MooreintheAM about a report that finds the war in Iran will add $650 in extra fuel costs for the average Ontario household. Dan thinks it’s actually way higher.
John Moore Round Two - June 5
John Moore Round One - June 5
The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak: FIFA stadium code bans vuvuzelas, Mark Carney has Liberal MPs bristling, constituents 'insulted' by Indigenous icon idea for TTC signs, and Toronto Police seen running stop signs after arresting cyclists for doing the same.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Stupid Hot is a thing.
Veteran Toronto Star food critic Chris Nuttall-Smith tells @MooreintheAM about the ‘Top 100 Under 100,’ detailing the most delicious and interesting places where two people can eat in the GTA for $100 or less.
Mohit Rajhans, AI consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, tells @MooreintheAM how Ottawa is asking the CRTC to review its decision on Cancon contributions for streaming services. PLUS: the federal government unveils its AI strategy.
John Moore Round One - June 4
John Moore Round Two - June 4
The Morning Brief with Toronto Sun columnist BrianLilley: Ontario legislature to rise for 21-week break, Toronto sees 28% jump in traffic fatalities, and Mark Carney says Canada won’t expel US envoy over Trump’s ’51st state’ talk.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: A $3,000 program drastically cuts colon cancer recurrence.
"If you work for the Canadian government, you probably shouldn't be driving a Chinese EV." Automotive writer @StephWallcraft at Driving.ca tells @MooreintheAM about a federal memo warning of privacy risks as Chinese EVs arrive in Canada.
"Even if your data is hosted by a Canadian firm that has a significant presence in the US, it can be compelled." @VassB ednar, managing director of the @CanShieldInst, tells @MooreintheAM how just 3 US tech firms own 85% of Canada’s cloud market.
Jordan Cristillo, brother of Andrew, who was killed in a head-on collision, tells @MooreintheAM that Andrew’s Law, which penalizes dangerous drivers in Ontario, has received Royal Assent.
John Moore Round Two - June 3
John Moore Round One - June 3
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy - User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way, Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp.
Podcast June 2 Hour 1- Toronto City Hall warns staff: No World Cup freebies, Brampton installing 360-degree cameras and automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes and user-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way. Hour 2: The Five Things You Need to Know, there are criticisms of the Carney Government after Canada falls into a technical recession, Toronto Police Service rough handling cyclists on the Martin Goodman Trail and free for all round one. Hour 3: Summer vacation is starting for Ontario’s elected officials. Former First Lady Jill Biden is making headlines for comments she made in her new book about President Joe Biden's mental capacity and free for all round two. Hour 4: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown on the city installing 360-degree cameras and automatic license plate readers to help Peel police solve crimes, Ontario Deputy Minister of Health, on his new book The Canadian Health Care Guerrilla Handbook: How to Fight for What You Need and Kathleen Wynne - Stuff that’s working… and stuff that isn’t. The Morning Brief with Mark Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders - “The Morning Brief”- Toronto City Hall warns staff: No World Cup freebies, Brampton installing 360-degree cameras and automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes and Toronto police caught on tape tackling cyclist who allegedly disobeyed stop sign.
John Moore Round Two – June 2
John Moore Round One – June 2
Morning Brief The Morning Brief with CTV Political Analyst, Scott Reid to discuss the top stories of the day including, Pierre Poilievre's call for an emergency debate on the economy.
Mulcair Monday It's a Mulcair Monday! Former NDP leader and CTV political analyst, Thomas Mulcair talks about Carney's trip to New York, Poilievre's call for emergency debate, and more top political stories.
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner on The Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026, which includes new measures to support victims of human trafficking, crack down on illegal drugs, strengthen oversight of the towing industry, and make it easier to enforce restraining orders.
Mohit Rajhans Mohit Rajhans, AI consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, on Toronto's first AI film festival. With the Canadian Screen Awards last night, is there a future where we’ll see awards for AI content?
John Moore Round Two – June 1
John Moore Round One – June 1
Toronto Star writer @RichardWarnica gives @MooreintheAM a look into who is behind the massive lobbying campaign to expand Billy Bishop island airport.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says, “Canada strong will help make America great again.” Former chief of staff @MarcoMendicino and CTV's @VassyKapelosShow explain to @MooreintheAM how the PM believes Canada and the US should continue to co-operate in key sectors.
After a two week search, Esther has been found safe. CP24 reporter @SteveRyanCP24 and Toronto Sun gumshoe @Joe_Warmington tell @MooreintheAM about Toronto police and community efforts to find the missing teen.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Missing Toronto teen found safe, World Cup matches in Toronto still aren't sold out, Ontario looking ‘very, very closely’ at rise in sports betting and gambling commercials, and how the greyforce isn't leaving the workforce.
John Moore Round Two - May 29
John Moore Round One - May 29
John Moore Round Two - May 28
John Moore Round One - May 28
John Moore Round Two - May 27
John Moore Round One - May 27
As Toronto Tech Week returns for 2026, Mohit Rajhans, AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, tells @JohnTory how the tech world is looking at the city's growing talent pool.
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: Ontario civil servants can work remotely on World Cup home games, group raising concerns about unhoused population ahead of FIFA, how Strong Mayor powers have actually been used, and suing over a pair of jeans.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Dietary Supplement Found to Lower Aggression by Up to 28%.
Toronto Star City Hall Reporter Kate Allen tells @JohnTory on @MooreintheAM about an investigation into how the 'strong mayor powers' Premier Doug Ford brought to Ontario four years ago have actually been used.
John Moore Round Two – May 26
"The only way to effectively mitigate that kind of sound would be to reduce the level at the source." Engineer Robert Fuller at @ttinc explains to @MooreintheAM why there are so many noise and vibration complaints from Rogers Stadium.
Royal Canadian Air Force pilot and flying instructor Lt Col. (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael tells @MooreintheAM that there is a way to save the Snowbirds: just look at Great Britain announcing a reduction of their Red Arrows acrobatic team in order to keep the aging fleet flying.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Doug Ford’s penchant for flying private, Navdeep Bains enters Ontario Liberal leadership race, Ottawa to shed light on secretive expense program for former governors general, and a majority of Albertans would vote to stay in Canada.
John Moore Round One – May 26
Fun for the whole family! Al Smith, Executive Director of the Old Town Toronto Business Improvement Area, tells @MooreintheAM about The Great Beaver Quest taking place in the city during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
"I think this is a positive. Everyday we should be treating it like FIFA is around the corner." Matti Siemiatycki, director of @geo_uoft, explains to @MooreintheAM how the city is moving quickly on projects ahead of FIFA.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Danielle Smith opens door to amending constitution to alter treaty rights.
Toronto ER doctor @Raghu_Venugopal tells @MooreintheAM that the major hospitals disagree with activist group ABC Toronto on whether bike lanes on University Avenue impede emergency vehicles from reaching hospitals.
The Morning Brief with @_Scott Reid: Caroline Mulroney to quit, Nate Erskine Smith loses appeal, Doug Ford vs judges, FIFA reveals outrageous parking prices, and feelings that Canada is on the right track.
John Moore Round Two – May 25
John Moore Round One – May 25
Taxi and rideshare drivers bracing for World Cup traffic and antsy passengers with Kristine Hubbard at Beck Taxi
Gas prices expected to drop Friday, though relief won’t last long, cheap flights may be a thing of the past as rising fuel prices tip airlines into another crisis. With Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
An investigation into how organized crime groups exploit airport insiders to move drugs with W5 Host and Managing Editor Avery Haines
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers and now host of 2-4pm here at NEWSTALK 1010: Latest data reveals 40% of OSAP grants went to private career college students, Toronto council approves covering half of councillor’s legal fees in integrity commissioner probe and Alberta government adds separation-related question to fall referendum.
John Moore Round Two– May 22
John Moore Round One – May 22
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: FIFA’s economic impact may not be as significant as expected, Billy Bishop Airport expansion could come with a $5 billion price tag, U.S. DEA plans to open new offices in Canada, and Carney government eying curbs on right to strike.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Garlic Is a Secret Weapon Against Mosquitoes.
AI and Digital Media consultant, @MohitsMovies, founder of thinkstart.ca, explains to @MooreintheAM why Bill C-22 has Apple, Meta and other tech giants warning that the Carney government could compromise your data.
NEWSTALK 1010’s @JohnTory and Dr Tyeshia Redden at U of T explain to @MooreintheAM whether hosting the World Cup is still good value for money as the Parliamentary Budget Office says the 2026 Games will cost Canadian taxpayers more than $1 billion, or $82 million per game.
John Moore Round Two– May 21
John Moore Round One – May 21
David Adames, CEO at the @NiagaraParks Commission, tells @MooreintheAM about the province's development plans for the iconic tourist destination, which will include a observation Ferris wheel.
David with the group Friends of @hanlansbeach tells @MooreintheAM how the is city closing access to parts of the beach as flooding and erosion washes away the historic LGBTQ space.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body.
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: Mayor says city’s top cop has to regain public trust, Toronto island airport expansion would lead to severe traffic, Snowbirds jets grounded until 2030s, cracking down on trucker training, and Hanlan’s point beach is eroding away.
John Moore Round Two– May 20
John Moore Round One – May 20
Toronto Rock forward Dan Craig joins @MooreintheAM after winning the National Lacrosse League Championship following a 15 year drought.
Rocco Mastrangelo Jr., co-owner of Cafe Diplomatico, tells @MooreintheAM how Toronto businesses are navigating FIFA’s notoriously strict copyright rules.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: New Mac app locks the keyboard to prevent chaos when your cat tramples all over it.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Ontario police are using spyware, Province looking to lease Niagara Falls parkland to ferris wheel builder, storing Ontario's stockpile of delisted US alcohol could cost up to $20M a year, and Canada may ground Snowbirds during jet transition.
John Moore Round Two – May 19
John Moore Round One – May 19
John Moore Round One - May 15
"Everywhere I go I am besieged by people who are outraged." Toronto City Councillor @DianneSaxe tells @MooreintheAM about her motion to put the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport to the city’s voters this October.
Climate change consultant @EllCappell joins @MoorientheAM with a look at Mark Carney’s plans to adjust clean electricity regulations, which could double Canada’s electricity generation.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Opposition demands Doug Ford repay taxpayers for failed plane purchase, Councillors want city voters to decide fate of Billy Bishop Airport expansion, and Toronto is still the car theft capital of Canada.
Kinky Boots has returned to Toronto after a 10 year absence from the Mirvish stage. Omari Collins, who stars as Lola/Simon, sits down with @MooreintheAM, as tickets at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre are available through May 31.
On Moore in the Morning, Mayor Richard Norcross in the Town of New Tecumseth, which includes Alliston tells @mooreintheam that Honda has confirmed the cancellation of its auto manufacturing plant.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: polling shows traffic frustration dominates city mood, Ontario on the hook for some costs of Doug Ford's jet, whether Canada’s auto industry could disappear, and new anti-theft tactic at big box stores raises privacy concerns.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: 432Hz 'Brain Tuning' Is an Ancient Idea But Does It Actually Work?
"Anybody who goes to the grocery store will know that costs are a lot higher than the official numbers report." Licensed insolvency trustee @DougHoyes tells @MooreintheAM how over 37K Canadians filed for insolvency proposals in the first 3 months of 2026—the highest since 2009.
As Honda confirms the cancellation of its plant in Ontario, @FlavioVolpe1, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, looks at a new report with @MooreintheAM that says Canada’s auto industry could disappear by 2040.
John Moore Round Two - May 14
John Moore Round One - May 14
Dr Michael Warner, Chief Medical Information Officer at Michael Garron Hospital, tells @MooreintheAM he disagrees with the framing by the auditor general, who found AI note-takers approved for medical workers by the Ontario government had errors in their testing.
AI and Digital Media consultant, @MohitsMovies Rajhans, founder of thinkstart.ca, breaks down a report from the auditor general who found data at risk by Ontario government employees using unsafe AI sites.
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: criticisms of AI use in the Ontario government, Nate Erskine Smith challenges nomination loss, Toronto branded FIFA condoms, Canadian schools ditch Mother's and Father's Day, and looksmaxxing.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse.
John Moore Round Two - May 13
John Moore Round One - May 13
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Ontario planning to crack down on ticket reselling, different insurance rate for the same household, and the TTC taking twice as long to complete elevator installation project.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Canadian election databases use “canary traps”—and they work.
Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid explains to @MooreintheAM how, as more Canadians are finding themselves financially stretched, anxious about bills, and looking for ways to make ends meet, scammers try to separate you from your money.
How could a couple living in the same home receive different insurance quotes? Daniel Ivans, Rates.ca insurance expert and licensed insurance broker, tells @MooreintheAM how auto insurance prices are calculated.
John Moore Round Two – May 12
John Moore Round One – May 12
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Toronto begins citywide cleanup blitz early ahead of World Cup, Nate Erskine-Smith loses nomination battle, Inuit criticize backlash to Mary Simon’s brand of bilingualism, and fact-checking Alberta independence.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair: Carney says Canada open to deeper integration with U.S. ahead of CUSMA review.
"That's the type of level you associate with a severe recession, and yet the economy isn't in recession." Economist Philip Cross joins @MooreintheAM with his study showing how there’s an unprecedented increase in youth unemployment.
"Some of the biggest drops are in the big cities." Karen Chapple, Director of @UofTCities, brings new data to @MooreintheAM showing a year-over-year decline in Canadian visits to US cities, significantly higher than recorded by border crossings estimates.
John Moore Round 2 – May 11
John Moore Round 1 – May 11
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Students busted with cell phones in the classroom when emergency alert test went off, Bradford accuses Chow of running shadow re-election campaign, and Gen Z still travelling to the US.
Go Tempo Go! Let’s Go Tempo! T-E-M-P-O! Toronto @TempoBasketball President @taresch joins @MooreintheAM ahead of the city’s WNBA franchise tipping off their inaugural game tonight.
Infectious disease expert Dr Zain Chagla at St Joseph’s Health System and Ontario Chief Medical Officer Dr Kieran Moore explain to @MooreintheAM whether there is any danger as three Canadians are isolating following hantavirus outbreak on cruise.
John Moore Round Two - May 8
John Moore Round One - May 8
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Toronto faces $54M snow removal bill, whether Toronto needs political parties, alleged experimentation on live monkeys at York University, and whether the government will privatize airports.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Infrasound waves stop kitchen fires, but can they replace sprinklers?
The photos are disturbing. @CamilleLabchuk, lawyer and executive director who has been involved with @AnimalJustice, Canada's leading animal law organization, discusses alleged experimentation on live monkeys at York University with @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round Two - May 7
John Moore Round One - May 7
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Ontario to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45 instead of 50.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Honda presses pause button on Ontario EV factory, Telus to use AI to mask customer service workers’ accents, and the Maple Leafs savour winning first draft pick lottery.
Jim Beauchamp, owner of Cunningham's Pub in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue on Montreal's West Island, tells @MooreintheAM why he's banning all things Buffalo on their menu as the Habs play the Sabres in Round Two.
John Moore Round Two - May 6
John Moore Round One - May 6
John Moore Round 2 - May 5
"The major impact is the fact that Canadians have far less discretionary spending." @RestaurantsCA President and CEO Kelly Higginson tells @MooreintheAM how 36% of restaurants are operating at a loss or only breaking even - three times the 2019 rate.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: reusable digital Polaroids and AI created music burning up the charts.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Marit Stiles suggests Doug Ford will be in prison, the next governor general, rideshare drivers spend half of their time without a passenger, and woman fighting for medical assisted death.
Mark Carney names the next governor general. @MarcoMendicino, Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister on Prime Minister and author John Fraser, founding president of the Institute of the Study of the Crown in Canada, weighs in on @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round One - May 5
Urban designer @KGreenbergTO discusses with @MooreintheAM the federal government potentially selling off land adjacent to Rouge National Urban Park in Pickering, which the city could convert for commercial uses, such as big box stores and warehouses.
Ontario NDP Leader @MaritStiles tells @MooreintheAM she is asking Prime Minister Mark Carney to block Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop airport plans.
Former National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin breaks down a new report for @MooreintheAM showing violent extremism and radicalization becoming more complex to counter, with how a growing number of young people the subject of counter-terrorism investigations.
John Moore Round Two - May 4
John Moore Round One - May 4
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Senator says growing list of vacancies signals 'the end of an era' for independence and Avi Lewis wants to rebuild the NDP — starting in Toronto.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Marit Stiles urges PM Mark Carney to stop Billy Bishop expansion, Premier Doug Ford receives honorary degree from U.S. university, and whether Canada hands out citizenship like candy.
John Moore Round Two - May 1
John Moore Round One - May 1
Too much screen time, dialing back social media use, and apologies for not acting sooner. @EvanLSolomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, tells @MooreintheAM how the government will protect tech connected Canadians.
Government and Public Affairs founder @Aleem_Kanji gives @MooreintheAM the lay of the land as Ontario kicks off municipal election season.
"Doug Ford says he hasn’t lost his way." Queens Park Bureau Chief @SiomoCTV tells @MooreintheAM the Premier is trying to recapture what put him into office. Plus: Ontario looks to charm non-US trading partners amid ongoing trade war.
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji at @TheQPObserver: Municipal election season officially open, Doug Ford says he hasn’t lost his way, despite recent backlash, and Adamson Barbecue owner fined $500 but escapes criminal record.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Ontario teachers unions called for Province-wide Day of Action, Ford government approves massive expansion of Brampton trash plant, and historic building at the crossroads of Toronto to become a self storage facility.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Scientists Discover Why Cats Suddenly Stop Eating Their Food.
NEWSTALK 1010 public safety consultant and former OPP Commissioner @ChrisLewisLLS tells @MooreintheAM how the Federal government will boost funding for security around the FIFA World Cup by $145 million, including up to $45 million for Toronto.
John Moore Round Two - April 30
John Moore Round One - April 30
TCDSB Trustee @Markus4Ward2 tells @MooreintheAM about a new school program that aims to curb the ‘decline’ in Maple Leafs and hockey interest across the GTA.
Filmmaker Mark Myers, sits down with @MooreintheAM on his documentary The Tower That Built A City, which explores the construction of the CN Tower and the moment Toronto came into its own on the world stage. The film will premiere at Hot Docs on May 1st.
"Let's face it, it was a budget." @MarcoMendicino, @VassB, and @VassKapelosShow give @MooreintheAM their takeaways from Mark Carney’s spring fiscal update.
John Moore Round Two - April 29
John Moore Round One - April 29
The Morning Brief with @AGalbraith: New poll finds Liberals leading Doug Ford's Conservatives, takeaways from Carney’s spring fiscal update, Ontario Place parking garage could feature giant digital billboard, and FIFA requiring paramedics to tend to injured footballers.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Should We Finally Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good?
Dogs on Toronto’s east end are literally cowering as the TTC and local businesses have turned to sound cannons to chase away flocks of birds. Local resident @AriellaKimmel says she and others have asked their Councillor to do something.
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts Leslie Feist, Roch Voisine, The Tragically Hip, and Loverboy into its 2026 class this September 26. Loverboy guitarist Paul Deal sits down with @MooreintheAM to make the big announcement.
NDP MPP Chris Glover tells @MooreintheAM he is fighting a new bill giving the province power to expropriate almost all of the Toronto Islands, although the Ford government says it will only take what is needed to expand Billy Bishop airport.
Mark Carney has introduced a Sovereign Wealth Fund. Former federal cabinet ministers @LRaitt and @MarcoMendicino explain to @MooreintheAM what that means for Canadians.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Man faces 5 years in prison for using AI to fake sighting of runaway wolf.
A Beautiful Noise star Nick Fradiani joins @MooreintheAM, as the Broadway jukebox musical that chronicles the life, career, and music of Neil Diamond takes the stage April 28 - June 7 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.
John Moore Round Two – April 28
John Moore Round One – April 28
Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett Reid explains to @MooreintheAM how, while inflation has come down, pressure has not lifted for young Canadians; in fact: they’re not leaving home.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Lower-than-forecasted deficit, new affordability measures expected in spring fiscal update.
Exactly 6 months to go until the municipal elections. @Aleem_ Kanji, Government and Public Affairs founder at Aleem Kanji & Associates breaks down to @MooreintheAM the big races in Toronto, what issues will drive voters and a look at the 905.
John Moore Round Two – April 27
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Lower-than-forecasted deficit, new affordability measures expected in spring fiscal update.
John Moore Round One – April 27
"We did have a good relationship. And I was always fair with him. It might sting more because of that relationship." Liberal MPP @StephanieSmyth joins @MooreintheAM after Doug Ford insulted her in the house.
"It's easy to procure this equipment online." @MohitsMovies Rajhans, AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, explains to @MooreintheAM how an SMS blaster works, after Toronto police arrest 3 in its use in scams.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton: Doug Ford attacks MPP Stephanie Smyth, Ontario to seize a Toronto park, Pierre Poilievre wants more conservatives senators, and whether there is World Cup remorse.
Jordan Cristillo, brother of Andrew, who was killed in a head-on collision, talks with @mooreintheam ahead of the trial for the accused dangerous driver.
John Moore Round Two– April 24
John Moore Round One – April 24
David with theaidsmemorial.ca explains to @MooreintheAM why residents’ and activists' have concerns over the city’s plans for Echoes: The AIDS Memorial Project.
Should more be done to educate Americans on trade? Laura @DawsonCanada, an expert on Canada-U.S. relations at @FBC_USCAN, makes the case to @MooreintheAM. Meanwhile, Mark Carney says Trump’s team cannot ‘dictate the terms’ of CUSMA talks.
John Moore Round Two– April 23
John Moore Round One – April 23
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan - Dan’s weekly email newsletter is called The Bat Signal: The Moon Might Be More Prone To Fires.
John Moore Round Two – April 22
John Moore Round One – April 22
For Earth Day, @YvonneDrebert, a filmmaker who uses underwater drones to explore the Great Lakes, sits down with @MooreintheAM to discuss her new documentary “Hidden Below: The Great Lakes”.
Calling it "Slopaganda," @AengusBridgman at @MediaTechDem explains to @MooreintheAM research showing a network of fake YouTube channels pushing US annexation and Alberta secession narrative.
Andrew Weir, president and CEO of @SeeTorontoNow, tells @MooreintheAM about the city’s new master plan to win over tourists.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: AI gives 'problematic' health advice around half the time.
The Morning Brief with with @AGalbraith: Doug Ford’s plane would not have been able to land at 90% of Ontario’s airports, Drake Ice stunt comes to an end, calls for "honesty and integrity in Ontario’s Legislature," and condos at Kingston Pen.
Lisa Raitt, Former Federal Cabinet Minister NOW a member of Mark Carney’s new Canada-U.S. advisory council.
Real estate and downsizing expert Adam Gordon tells @MooreintheAM about a troubling real estate scam already targeting Canadian seniors.
York University labour studies professor @wsteventufts explains to @MooreintheAM how Canada Post has posted a record loss of $1.57B last year.
Sylvain Charlebois, @FoodProfessor, tells @MooreintheAM why food prices are rising again. PLUS: new polling with Marine Stewardship Canada shows that high grocery prices are forcing Canadians to make adjustments when shopping.
John Moore Round Two – April 21
John Moore Round One – April 21
Toronto lawyer and independent journalist @CarymaRules Sa’d tells @MooreintheAM about being attacked while covering a protest. The assailant was arrested and released the same day on bail
Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister and former cabinet minister @MarcoMendicino weighs in with @MooreintheAM on Mark Carney declaring Canada’s ties to the U.S. is a ‘weakness’.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Mark Carney's fireside chat and Quebec has a new Premier.
The Morning Brief with Scott Reid: Doug Ford reverses course on the private plane, Mark Carney's fireside chat, and how the next Governor General will be required to be bilingual.
John Moore Round Two – April 20
John Moore Round One – April 20
John Moore Round Two - April 17
John Moore Round One - April 17
Bill Sinclair, President and CEO at @tngcommunityTO, tells @MooreintheAM how the tough job market isn't getting any better for young Canadians.
AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca, @MohitsMovies, explains to @MooreintheAM how Microsoft Teams is spying on you and reporting back to you bosses. Plus: The Maple Leafs get busted using AI to make the case for some potential trade returns.
Ottawa City Councillor @TimTierney tells @MooreintheAM that data shows more drivers speeding in school zones since photo radar cameras were turned off. Toronto Councillor @DianneSaxe says this is no surprise, it was foretold.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Chimpanzees murdering their former friends as Earth's population has surpassed the planet's capacity.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Toronto’s ‘free’ World Cup fan fest could now come with a price, the cost of transit to the games, data shows speeding in school zones with the cameras gone, and Windsor police say they can't arrest for public drug use.
John Moore Round Two - April 16
John Moore Round One - April 16
Toronto lawyer Brian @IlerCampbell, co-founder of @NoJetsTO, tells @MooreintheAM why they're still fighting, as the city planning committee discusses the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto Island Airport.
John Moore Round Two - April 15
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: What makes a picky eater? Parents or genetics?
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Carney to temporarily suspend federal gas tax, Toronto police expecting uptick in protests around World Cup, and mortgage risk the number one threat to Canada’s financial system.
John Moore Round One - April 15
Is city staff beyond criticism? Or is one elected official guilty of harassment? Whitby Councillor @ChrisLeahy explains how he came to be fined by the Integrity Commission over a social media video. Mayor @ElizabethJRoy says he has been disrespectful and disparaging.
Moulin Rouge- John Moore with Alex Nicholson
Ryan Gullen, bassist for the Sheepdogs, talks with @MooreintheAM about losing his father to cancer and how grief showed up in unexpected ways.
Ontario drops the hammer on school trustees. TDSB trustee @DrPeiTO and TCDSB trustee @Markus4Ward2 share their thoughts with @MooreintheAM on the changes.
Mark Carney now has a majority government. Former chief of staff to the PM @MarcoMendicino and CTV's @VassKapelosShow weigh in on what comes next with @MooreintheAM.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: video gamers could be the next generation of air traffic controllers.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Mark Carney has a majority government, dropping the hammer on school trustees, fears over driverless taxis in Toronto, and Church Street to pedestrian-only this summer.
John Moore Round Two – April 14
John Moore Round One – April 14
"Is the government of the US really prepared to intercept Chinese ships?" @AkaashMaharaj at the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption discusses Donald Trump threatening his own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with @MooreintheAM.
Toronto-born astrophysicist @ProfSaraSeager, professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), tells @MooreintheAM how Canada needs to think big and take risks when it comes to space.
Electors in Toronto and Terrebonne could hand Mark Carney a majority government. @MarcoMendicino, Former Chief of Staff to the PM, and CTV's @VassKapelosShow weigh in on @MooreintheAM.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Carney calls for unity ahead of byelections, education minister says ‘significant’ legislation on school board changes coming, a pitch to charge young Canadians if they leave, and sitting in the car after you get home.
John Moore Round Two – April 13
John Moore Round One – April 13
"They want strengthened criminal code penalties, particularly for violent and repeat offenders." @K_Southwood, CFIB senior policy analyst, tells @MooreintheAM how shoplifting and pubic disorder in Canadian cities affects small businesses.
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Esther @Bienstock sits down with @MooreintheAM ahead of the premier of her two-part POV documentary Speechless, airing commercial-free next week on CBC, plus will be available to stream on Gem.
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji with @TheQPObserver: Chow and Bradford fight for transit, MP Marilyn Gladu says she’ll be a good Liberal, BC ostrich cull, and whether Iran came out ahead in the war with the US and Israel.
John Moore Round Two - Apr 10
John Moore Round One - Apr 10
The Ford Government gets taken to court amid complaints of shielding information from the public. Freelance environmental reporter @PaulCWebster and @DuffConacher at @DemocracyWatchr tell @MooreintheAM why.
Anthony Wilson-Smith, president and CEO of Historica Canada, tells @MooreintheAM how a minority government never flipped to majority via floor crossing.
Former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney @MarcoMendicino discusses with @MooreintheAM longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossing the floor to the Liberals.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Baseball is changing forever with robot ump challenges
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: another floor crosser closer to majority, more potential floor crossers, Doug Ford hurt in the polls by FOI act changes.
John Moore Round Two - April 9
John Moore Round One - April 9
Jack Cunningham, professor of International Relations at U of T, breaks down for @MooreintheAM Trump agreeing to suspend the ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for two weeks.
Milton Mayor Gord Krantz tells @MooreintheAM he plans to keep his historic streak going, announcing that he will run again for re-election.
John Moore Round Two - April 8
"As the residential population on the east end grows, it could become part of a commuting route." Chris Glaisek at @WaterfrontTO tells @MooreintheAM about a pilot ferry shuttle service along Lake Ontario for the next three years.
John Moore Round One - April 8
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Black Sesame, Are The Viral Health Claims True?
The Morning Brief with Amanda Galbraith: Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for two weeks, TDSB says nearly 300 teaching jobs to be cut in upcoming school year, and Milton Mayor Gord Krantz will seek re-election.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Artemis 2 heads back to Earth after visit to the dark side of the moon, an increasing percentage of Canadians say they would be willing to serve in the Armed Forces, and Donald Trump threatens Iran.
John Moore Round Two – April 7
Jack Cunningham, professor of International Relations U of T, discusses with @MooreintheAM Donald Trump says today is the deadline for a peace deal with Iran.
Urban designer @KGreenbergTO and policy analyst Anne Golden tell @MooreintheAM about a formidable group of thinkers who care deeply about the future of their city with a vision for a path forward in their new book Saving Toronto.
With coming changes to the governance the region, Niagara Falls Mayor @JimDiodati and St Catharines Mayor @MatSiscoe weigh in on @MooreintheAM about the province looking to appoint ‘strong’ regional chairs.
John Moore Round One – April 7
"Even the Good Girls Will Cry". Melissa Auf der Maur @xmadmx, bassist for two of the biggest bands of the generation, Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, takes @MooreintheAM on a tour of the 90s through her eyes in a new memoir out now.
Software developer @AhmedNadar tells @MooreintheAM about creating SolveTO, a new AI powered app that speeds up writing 311 service requests and sends them off to the city.
John Moore Round 2 – April 6
Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto, explains to @MooreintheAM that Toronto will start using AI to ease traffic woes at select intersections.
John Moore Round 1 – April 6
"Quite a few are going to front load their time before the event and stay after." @WillSchatten, co-founder at Context Research Group, tells @MooreintheAM FIFA World Cup visitors are planning to spend their time in Toronto.
Marco Mendicino Monday with former Federal Cabinet Minister and Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister @MarcoMendicino: Ford appeals for a Federal majority government ahead of byelections.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, former advisor to a Prime Minister: Ford appeals for a Federal majority government ahead of byelections, Toronto gives AI the green light to tackle traffic, and Trump issues expletive laden threat of violence against Iran.
NDP Opposition Leader @MaritStiles tells @MooreintheAM about documents that show the government was urged to look deeper into the Therme spa company’s finances. Plus: Stellantis looks to finish Chinese EVs in Brampton.
Comedian Eric Johnson brings his “Son of a Bull” comedy tour to Toronto next week (plus stops in St Catharines, Guelph, Collingwood, Port Dover, and Jordan Station). Eric’s docu-series “Run with the Bull” airs tonight on Bell Fibe.
Criminal defence lawyer Kim Schofield, whose firm specializes in sexual assault cases, tells @MooreintheAM how the Frank Stronach trial isn’t going well for the prosecution.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Destination Moon and tearing down Toronto's Planetarium.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Automaker Stellantis looks at building Chinese EVs in Brampton, concerns about Therme's finances, and Donald Trump insists he is winning the war against Iran.
John Moore Round Two - April 2
John Moore Round One - April 2
The Morning Brief with @AGalbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group: More food trucks, vendors and buskers could flood Toronto’s streets, the high cost of building transit, and Stephen Lewis dies.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Teens who vape can inhale the equivalent of up to 5 packs of cigarettes a day.
Toronto’s Waterfront East LRT will cost far more per KM than the REM in Montreal did. Urban Planner Jonathan @EnglishRail explains to @MooreintheAM some of the reasons, for this, plus things governments can do to keep budgets in line.
Stephen @FuhrMP, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, tells @MooreintheAM that Canada has reached its goal of 2% GDP spending for NATO.
John Moore Round Two - April 1
John Moore Round One - April 1
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Calls for domestic fuel tax relief, cuts to development charges, Air Canada CEO to spend more time with his family, and paying for once standard car features.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: How AI is infiltrating the dating world, Artemis 2 moon mission blasts off tomorrow, and Sycophantic AI can undermine human judgment.
York University labour studies professor @WStevenTufts breaks down for @MooreintheAM Canada Post moving ahead with ending home delivery and some closing brick and mortar locations.
Transportation Minister @PrabSarkaria tells @MooreintheAM that Ontario looking to harmonize transit fares across GTHA and hike fines for fare evasion. Plus: Mark Carney sides Doug Ford on expanding the Island airport.
Economist @MikePMoffatt from @MissingMiddleCA explains to @MooreintheAM why governments are jointly lowering municipal development charges that drive up housing costs over the next decade. PLUS: Young workers will be hurt most by AI, but they’ll also reap the benefits.
John Moore Round 2 – March 31
John Moore Round 1 – March 31
Jessica Barrett, author of the new book, “No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis,” explains to @MooreintheAM how older Canadians will have to push to change what made many of them rich in order to fix the housing crisis.
Richard Brooks, finance director with the non-profit @StandEarth, tells @MooreintheAM how Canadian banks and pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors.
Newly elected NDP Leader @AviLewis sits down with @MooreintheAM just hours after winning his bid to bring the party back to full status.
John Moore Round 2 – March 30
Ontario farmer advocate and @33sevenlegacy founder Derryn Shrosbree tells @MooreintheAM how rising diesel costs could drive grocery prices up by fall.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership and Mark Carney makes Question Period a low priority.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid: Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership, anti Israel protesters test police in Jewish neighbourhood, and older Canadians will have to push to change what made many of them rich in order to fix the housing crisis.
John Moore Round 1 – March 30
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Ontario's budget, Toronto City Council battles snow and yachts, Canada officially hits its NATO defence spending target, and spending less time dining out.
Toronto family doctor @DrGorfinkel tells @MooreintheAM that a billion dollars for hospitals is still not enough.
Ontario's budget puts a billion dollars into healthcare, but racks up millions in deficits. Finance Minister @PBethlenfalvy and opposition critic @JessicaBellTO weigh in on @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round Two - March 27
John Moore Round One - March 27
John Moore Round One - March 26
John Moore Round Two - March 26
Toronto-based infrastructure policy consultant Jonathan @EnglishRail explains to @MooreintheAM how to speed up the city’s streetcar network, which, according to a new report, is the slowest in the world.
Gas prices could take a bite out of municipal budgets. Former Toronto Mayor @JohnTory tells @MooreinthAM just how much the cities could be on the hook as the war in Iran rages on.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: The So-Called "Old Person Smell" Is Very Real, And Here's How To Know If It Will Happen To You.
John Moore Round Two - March 25
John Moore Round One - March 25
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith: Minister says graduation ceremonies shouldn't 'engage in divisive or contentious issues,' TPS to deploy more officers at places of worship, and Air Canada CEO summoned over English-only condolence message.
"There are so many better ways to spend this money." @OntarioGreens leader @MikeSchreiner weighs in on @MooreintheAM as Doug Ford aims to take over Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport.
Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett Reid tells @MooreintheAM how to protect your pocketbook as everything from groceries to gas and travel rises with the Iran conflict driving up costs.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmyLevy: Your smartwatch could predict heart failure a week before it lands you in hospital.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Police banning pro-Palestinian protesters from residential streets, Doug Ford will take over Billy Bishop, and Liberals look at 'nuclear' option.
"If they don't get help from their parents or grandparents, there is no way they're going to be able to afford to buy a house." @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com, tells @MooreintheAM how the dream of home ownership is a stretch.
John Moore Round 2 – March 24
John Moore Round 1 – March 24
Vaughan Mayor @StevenDelDuca tells @MooreintheAM why he's urging Mark Carney to meet Canada's Jewish community as a Federal report warns that attacks against the community are a ‘realistic possibility.’
Rafael Gomez, director of @cirhr_uoft, explains to @MooreintheAM why Toronto youth are struggling to find jobs.
"The Premier has been playing a bit of a distraction game. He's throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks." @OntarioNDP Leader @MaritStiles speaks with @MooreintheAM ahead of the Legislature returning after its 14-week break.
Constitution expert Annamaria Enenajor, managing partner at @Ruby_Shiller Enenajor, explains to @MooreintheAM why the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism law matters to the whole country.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair: the notwithstanding clause is on trial.
The Morning Brief with Scott Reid: Queens Park is back in session, Mayor Chow wants to block ICE in Toronto, the notwithstanding clause is on trial, and not speaking ill of the dead.
John Moore Round 2 – March 23
John Moore Round 1 – March 23
Ride share driver @EarlWithanA explains to @MooreintheAM how skyrocketing gas prices have fellow drivers feeling especially pinched at the pump.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: City Councillor wants Toronto to stop flying foreign flags, Doug Ford wants to stop event ticket gouging, and lawyer for Umar Zameer demands a public inquiry.
"What they've banned is ordinary sporting and hunting rifles that we've used safely and without issue for decades"@TWilsonOttawa at @CCFR_CCDAF joins @MooreintheAM as the Supreme Court of Canada hears a challenge of government’s firearms ban.
First Nations writer/filmmaker Eva Thomas and actress Star Slade join John Moore as their film goes wide across Canada. Based on Thomas' acclaimed short Redlights (2023), Nika & Madison is a tense story of loyalty, survival and systemic injustice, as two young Indigenous women lives are upended when they are forced to flee their reservation after a violent encounter with police.
Brian Tochi, you know him from such movies as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Revenge of The Nerds, and Police Academy, joins @MooreintheAM ahead of Toronto Comicon this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Breaking Gridlock: Finishing the Job through Provincial Action. @GilesGherson, President and CEO of @TorontoRBOT, outlines to @MooreintheAM what can be done at Queens Park to reduce congestion quickly and at scale.
Toronto City Councillor @JonBurnside_DVE tells @MooreintheAM about his motion to amend city policy to ban flying the flags of foreign nations.
AI and Digital Media consultant @Mohitsmovies, founder of thinkstart.ca, tells @MooreintheAM how Canada’s Cultural Minister is warning of AI’s impact on the news media.
John Moore Round Two– March 20
John Moore Round One – March 20
"In terms of the conversation on ethics in Canada, we haven't had it yet." @VassB Bednar, managing director of @CanSHIELDInst, explains to @MooreintheAM how most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing.
"Many there view it as mainly a commuter service." @JackHauen, Ontario politics reporter for @TheTrilliumCA, tells @MooreintheAM how leaked documents show Metrolinx's plan to run more frequent, shorter GO trains is now “unlikely to materialize”.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: The negative people in your life are making you get older faster.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak: Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract, Canada ranks 25th in the 2026 World Happiness Report, Rideau Cottage an 'inadequate' home for a PM, and Toronto now one of the hardest places to justify owning a car.
John Moore Round Two– March 19
John Moore Round One – March 19
John Moore Round Two – March 18
John Moore Round One – March 18
"More concerningly, some assets could begin to fail this year." @JackHauen at @TheTrilliumCA tells @MooreintheAM about leaked documents that say the GO train fleet is in ‘poor’ condition.
NEWSTALK 1010 medical correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman explains to @MooreintheAM how hospital ERs in Canada are at a breaking point and whether this is the new normal.
Jack Cunningham, professor of International Relations at U of T, tells @MooreintheAM why NATO allies are wary of Trump's pleas for help in the Strait of Hormuz amid US war in the Middle East.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: using improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Doug Ford wants to livestream bail hearings, says phone records need to be protected from Chinese spies. Plus two Catholic school teachers fired for using the N word.
John Moore Round Two – March 17
John Moore Round One – March 17
Canada’s own Danielle Wade sits down with John Moore as the Tony Award® winning musical comedy Shucked gives Princess of Wales Theatre goers a kernel of hope for a divided United States, now through April 5.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: The Carney government after its first year, the US looking entangled in Iran, and Don Cherry for the Order of Canada.
"We're not going to sign just any trade deal with the United States." @MarcoMendicino, Former federal minister and former chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney, gives his assessment to @MooreintheAM on his ex-boss’ first year.
Toronto Star Climate Change reporter @MarcoOved tells @MooreintheAM how an October 2024 vehicle crash where 4 people tragically died is raising issues with Tesla door handles.
John Moore Round Two – March 16
John Moore Round One – March 16
Toronto Lawyer and Independent journalist @CarymaRules Sa’d tells @MooreintheAM what she expects to see (based on previous experience) when she covers Al Quds Day tomorrow.
Conservative MP @SandraCobena_ (Newmarket—Aurora) explains her private members bill to @MooreintheAM, which would create a 'stand on guard' law for home invasions.
AI and Digital Media consultant, @Mohitsmovies, founder of thinkstart.ca, explains to @MooreintheAM new legislation that would expand police powers to probe online activity. Plus: how your car insurance company is spying on you.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: calls to cancel Al Quds Day, MP wants 'stand your ground' law for home invasions, Toronto councillor proposes city-run grocery store, and Canadian men feel gender equality has gone ‘far enough’.
John Moore Round Two - March 13
John Moore Round One - March 13
"There is evidence in the past that it is a voice for hate towards the Jewish community." Liberal MPP @StephanieSmyth gives her concerns over tomorrow’s Al-Quds Day march to @MooreintheAM.
Doug Ford looking to run Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a hot file. Lawyer @GavinTighe explains to @MooreintheAM whether it's constitutional for the province to take control from the city. Meanwhile MP @JulieDzerowicz weights in from the federal government.
Automotive writer Stephanie Wallcraft at Driving.ca tells @MooreintheAM the privacy watchdog is ‘monitoring’ an auto insurance phone tracking lawsuit in the US, which Canadian insurance companies are currently doing.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans.
The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Province creates gift cards so teachers can buy school supplies, calls for Toronto to cancel Al Quds Day, Bob Gale resigns as chair of Niagara Region, and Uber for women.
John Moore Round Two - March 12
John Moore Round One - March 12
Ontario Transport Minister @PrabSarkaria tells @MooreintheAM why Doug Ford wants control of Billy Bishop Toronto Airport. @NoJetsTO chair @normsworld and City Councillor @JoshMatlow explain why they're pushing back.
John Moore Round Two - March 11
John Moore Round One - March 11
“The Iranians don’t need to create sleeper cells in Canada. They just need to show up at the airport, we’re gonna let them in,” says former RCMP agent Chris Mathers, warning @MooreintheAM that police need to worry about protesters ramping up to shooting at synagogues and consulates
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: NDP MP becomes latest to cross the floor to the Liberals, Doug Ford set to take over Billy Bishop Toronto Island Airport, and the passing of Wiarton Willie.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Number of Ontarians taking stimulants more than doubled after pandemic.
Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. Lawyer Courtney Betty tells @MooreintheAM about changes to immigration for those born abroad to parents and grandparents with a connection to Canada.
Toronto ER doctor @Raghu_Venugopal discusses with @MooreintheAM Doug Ford defending his government’s health-care record even as Ontario’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Mother of daughter wounded in Tumbler Ridge sues OpenAI.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: New poll gives Olivia Chow commanding lead, Doug Ford threatens to wrest control of Billy Bishop Airport, and Mark Carney a no-show as MPs debate Iran war.
John Moore Round 2 – March 10
John Moore Round 1 – March 10
Sara Lefton, Chief Development Officer at @UJAFederation, discusses with @MooreintheAM the aftermath of two more synagogues shot up over the weekend.
"The longer terms effects could be more substantial." @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com, tells @MooreintheAM how your cost of living is likely to surge as Trump’s war-induced oil price hike seeps into the Canadian economy.
Jack Cunningham, professor of International Relations at UofT gives @MooreintheAM the latest on the situation in Iran with Khamenei’s son to be named supreme leader and Russia giving information to help strike the US military.
“Canada now leads the world in guns fired at synagogues,” says MP @MelissaLantsman, telling @MooreintheAM, "let's call it what it is: It is not vandalism. It is intimidation and terrorism.” She offers a blueprint for combating antisemitism in the country.
John Moore Round 2 – March 9
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Carney calls three byelections, Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: Toronto’s Jewish community rallies after three synagogues shootings, Carney announces three byelections, and Canadians want Andrew removed from line to throne.
John Moore Round 1 – March 9
AI and Digital Media expert @MohitsMovies tells @MooreintheAM about OpenAI strengthening safeguards following the B.C. mass shooting. Plus: suing over AI fueled delusions.
Brie on poutine?!?! @MooreintheAM almost has his birth certificate torn up by @Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois, who says the dairy industry seeks designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'.
Matti Siemiatycki, Director of @uoftmobilitynet, gives @MooreintheAM his thoughts on mayoral candidate Brad Bradford pitching new safety initiatives on the TTC. Plus: new data from NYC shows congestion tolls eases traffic in the suburbs too.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Brad Bradford calls TTC station safety, Ford eyes artificial island for massive convention centre, Americans view fellow citizens as morally bad, and Canadians drinking less booze.
John Moore Round Two - March 6
John Moore Round One - March 6
Brampton City Councillor @RoweSantos tells @MooreintheAM why the municipaliy will charge stores for abandoned shopping carts on city owned property.
Andrea Glenn, co-owner of Gibbs Honey, a third-generation apiary on the outskirts of Vankleek Hill tells @MooreintheAM how farming communities fear losing businesses and land to Canada’s new high-speed train line
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan - Dan’s weekly email newsletter is called The Bat Signal: Scientists crack the case of “screeching” Scotch tape.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Former MPP Michael Ford could jump into the mayor's race, Brampton to charge stores for abandoned shopping carts, and Canadians not on board with Mark Carney’s endorsement of US Iran attack.
John Moore Round Two - March 5
John Moore Round One - March 5
John Moore Round Two - March 4
John Moore Round One - March 4
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: 3 million Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs.
The Morning Brief with Toronto Sun Columnist @BrianLilley: John Tory announces that he will not run for mayor again, Olivia Chow endorses NYC snow shoveling initiative, and Mark Carney gets squishy on endorsing Iran attack.
For now, it's a two-horse race. @NatalieCTV Johnson tells @MooreintheAM John Tory is NOT running for mayor after all, and breaks down new polling that shows how the incumbent mayor will fare in the upcoming election.
Father Phillip Larrey, a Catholic priest and professor of philosophy at Boston College, takes a look at the intersection of AI and faith with @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round 2 – March 3
Det. David Coffey with @TorontoPolice Financial Crimes Unit, explains to @MooreintheAM how scams using AI ‘took off like a rocket’ over the past six months.
John Moore Round 1 – March 3
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: AI meeting tools might be time savers but beware their risks.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: a new convention centre in Toronto, fixing the city's street trash bins, and whether we should end changing the clocks twice a year.
Former National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin tells @MooreintheAM whether we should worry about Iranian proxy attacks inside Canada. Plus: a rise of white nationalist groups across the country.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: World stands by to see aftermath of Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, taking issue with Mark Carney's support for the attack, and whether Ontario is facing an ageing crisis?
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Mark Carney rules out Canadian military participation in Middle East conflict while supporting US efforts.
Is Ontario facing an age crisis? @ltamblynwatts, CEO of @CanAgeSeniors, explains to @MooreintheAM how the province needs a plan for the surge of Ontarians to pass the age of 80.
Moshe Lander, professor of economics at Concordia University, explains to @MooreintheAM how Block’s AI-fueled layoffs could be a ‘tipping point’ for white-collar jobs.
Following the decapitation of the Iranian regime by US & Israeli forces, @MooreintheAM gets analysis of the situation and aftermath from former MP @MarcoMendicino, former MPP @GGhamari, and former foreign minster @LloydAxworthy.
John Moore Round 2 – March 2
John Moore Round 1 – March 2
John Moore Round 2- February 27th
John Moore Round 1- February 27th
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji at @TheQPObserver: Doug Ford vows to bring jets to Billy Bishop Airport, then unveils plans for the new science centre, and father and daughter mistakenly caught up in human trafficking investigation.
"This is going to be iconic," says Doug Ford of building a new Science Centre. Liberal MPP Dr @ShamjiAdil, whose riding contains the former one, and @floyd_ruskin at Save Ontario's Science Centre, weigh in on @MooreintheAM.
David Shellnutt, @TheBikingLawyer, tells @MooreintheAM that Toronto Police Service continues to blame cyclists for getting doored by cars.
City Councillor @RoweSantos tells @MooreintheAM she is calling for residents to speak up as reports of petty theft continue to rise across neighbourhoods in Brampton.
David Berg at Canadian vehicle security company KēZ, tells @MooreintheAM how most people don’t realize insurers generally settle theft claims after 30 days if the vehicle isn’t recovered.
Economist @MikePMoffatt from the Missing Middle Initiative explains to @MooreintheAM how mortgage debt is soaring while starter homes become out of reach for many Canadians.
Toronto ER Doctor @Raghu_Venugopal tells @MooreintheAM why Ontario looking to give TTC special constables power to arrest drug users is a bad move.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: A Horse's Whinny Is a Unique Mix of Two Sounds, Study Finds.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Giorgio Mammoliti dies, Toronto looks to bolster funding for annual street festivals, Federal Minister not happy with AI company response to Tumbler Ridge.
John Moore Round 2 – February 26
John Moore Round 1 – February 26
Guelph University food economics Professor @MikevonMassow explains to @MooreintheAM how Loblaws investing heavily in discount supermarkets is “a sign of the times.”
"I'm coming to the cottage." @TheValHamilton, executive director of Muskoka Tourism, tells @MooreintheAM how Heated Rivalry is igniting Canada's cottage culture.
Mississauga City Councillor @DipikaDamerla tells @MooreintheAM she is calling on Ontario to declare e-bikes and e-scooters as motor vehicles, which would require licenses and registrations.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Chow leads in new poll, but Torontonians nostalgic for Tory, new power to arrest drug users on the TTC, and licensing e-scooters.
John Moore Round 2 – February 25
Pope Implores Priests to Stop Writing Sermons Using ChatGPT.
John Moore Round 1 – February 25
Tax season is upon us. Cybersecurity Expert Tony Anscombe @TonyAtESET explains to @MooreintheAM how to avoid scammers posing as CRA agents.
Kids In The Hall alum @BrucioMcCulloch tells @MooreintheAM about his acclaimed stand-up show, Dark Purple Slice, and new comedy album. See him in Toronto on Friday March 6.
Is democracy today in peril? Author Peter Macleod, Founder & principal of @MASSLBP, joins @MooreintheAM to argue whether the relationship between government and the voters has changed.
Four years into war, @MelindaHaring, senior advisor at Razom for Ukraine, and a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, tells @MooreintheAM she is still hopeful Ukraine will prevail against Russia.
Tech Tuesdays w/ Mediologist, AI and Digital Media expert @mohitsmovies: The AI caricature trend has sinister risks.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Doug Ford goes after Donald Trump on US cable news, Olivia Chow vows major pothole repair offensive, and why it could take 13 years to put in speed bumps.
John Moore Round 2 – February 24
John Moore Round 1 – February 24
Michigan state representative Jasper Martus tells @MooreintheAM about his letter slamming Donald Trump for his recent threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Regional Councillor @ChrisLeahy tells @MooreintheAM about tabling a motion calling on Whitby to require businesses bidding on jobs with the town to disclose if they’re hiring temporary foreign workers.
Niagara Falls mayor @JimDiodati explains to @MooreintheAM why officials and residents are divided over a proposed amalgamation of the region.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, former advisor to a Prime Minister: US graceless in hockey win, fixing Canada's Olympic teams, fixing transit in Toronto, and BBQ owner has his day in court.
John Moore Round 2 – February 23
John Moore Round 1 – February 23
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: grief as Team Canada’s women lose to the USA, lots of advertising during the game, Canadians say the US is no longer an ally, and whether Doug Ford could run for PM.
John Moore Round Two - February 20
John Moore Round One - February 20
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Premier Ford orders school kids to watch Olympic hockey games, Conservatives react with anger after a third MP crosses the floor, and Former Prince Andrew arrested.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Giving people cash didn’t cause more injuries or deaths.
"If you've got a doctor whose known you for years, what substitute could there be for that?" @DrGorfinkel explains to @MooreintheAM how Ontarians who lost their family doctor face a higher risk of death — especially in the first five years.
"It's igniting some energy to see young people around the flag and Canada." Ontario’s Minister of Sport, @NeilLumsdenMPP, tells @MooreintheAM why the Premier says students can watch Team Canada’ Olympic hockey games during school hours.
Meg Olson, engineer and member of the Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers, takes issue on @MooreintheAM with Doug Ford’s ‘basket-weaving’ jab.
Like The Pitt? Dr Brian Goldman @NightShiftMD, author of The Casino Shift, shares with @MooreintheAM his Stories From an ER on the Edge.
Matt Loehr - Some Like it Hot
John Moore Round Two - February 19
John Moore Round One - February 19
Mike Anderson, creator of GOCF, Donovan the Park Ranger, and Raccoon Rudy tell @MooreintheAM about the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival taking place this September in Mississauga.
"You can't have an economy that functions unless you've got workers that are healthy." Liberal health critic Dr @ShamjiAdil joins @MooreintheAM after the finance minister claimed the rate of health-care spending is ‘unsustainable’.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: 'Pink Noise' could be harming your sleep quality.
John Moore Round Two - February 18
John Moore Round One - February 18
"Mr. Trump’s bridge threat shows how easy it would be for an American policy to halt supply chains headed for Canada." Dr Sarah Elton at @UofT_dlsph tells @MooreintheAM how Canada’s reliance on the US for our food is a recipe for disaster.
Canada has ‘relied too heavily’ on other countries for protection. Former Cabinet Minister and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister @MarcoMendicino discusses with @MooreintheAM Mark Carney unveiling the country’s first ever defense industrial strategy.
The Morning Brief with Preet Banerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Doug Ford causes waves with shopping complaints and claims of students taking basket weaving courses, Canadians struggling with auto insurance rates, and Poilievre throws one of his caucus members over the rails.
John Moore Round Two - Feb 17
John Moore Round One - Feb 17
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Fax machines are Ontario’s top cause of patient privacy breaches, Tumbler Ridge students won’t 'return to current school site,' and how three couples moved in together, made it work.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Reddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users.
Ontario NDP Leader @MaritStiles tells @MooreintheAM how MPPs were supposed to return to Queen’s Park today, but it’s now not happening. Plus: the Ford government makes cuts to healthcare and student financing for colleges and universities.
"It shows federal leaders Canadians are willing to accept some pain to maintain our sovereignty." Author and journalist @StphnMaher breaks down a new survey for @MooreintheAM that finds most people view the US as a possible threat to Canada.
Owing to legislation that calls on American software companies share data with the government, @VassB, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, tells @MooreintheAM that we should ditch Teams and Zoom for more sovereign options.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Supreme Court nullifies Liberal single-vote election win in Montreal-area riding.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst: Canada’s Olympic program heads off a cliff, Ontario mayors worried about soaring cost of law enforcement, and Toronto’s snow removal plan is to wait for warmer weather.
John Moore Round 2 - Feb 16
John Moore Round 1 - Feb 16
BC MLA @LarryNeufeldCon returns to @MooreintheAM as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leaders arrive in Tumbler Ridge for a vigil to those lost in the mass shooting.
NDP MPP Peggy Sattler, Shadow Minister for Colleges & Universities, joins @MooreintheAM as Ontario lifts its post-secondary tuition freeze and boosts funding for colleges and universities, while making changes to OSAP. Then Minister @NolanMQuinn responds.
Driving.ca’s Lorraine Sommerfeld discusses with @MooreintheAM the U.S. axing Start-Stop Systems in cars and trucks.
Aviation industry experts Phyl Durdey and John Tory Jr give @MooreintheAM new details from the investigation into last year’s plane crash at Pearson Airport.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Why were confiscated guns returned to home of suspect before Tumbler Ridge shooting and tuition set to rise, OSAP grants lower with new Ontario post-secondary funding changes.
John Moore Round 2 - Feb 13
John Moore Round 1 - Feb 13
The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: New poll puts Olivia Chow in lead for Toronto mayor’s race, Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge bellyflop only boosts Canada’s stock, and Memo shows city scrambling to get transit ready for FIFA.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: Mormon Hair Clippings Preserve Legacy of US Ban on Leaded Gas.
John Moore Round 2 - Feb 12
Adam Froman, Founder & CEO of Delvinia, tells @MooreintheAM how companies are increasingly citing Al to justify layoffs.
John Moore Round 1 - Feb 12
Brampton City Councillor @RoweSantos tells @MooreintheAM she is moving a motion in Peel Region to combat intimate partner and gender based violence.
The Morning Brief with Preet Banerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com (A financial literacy app),
Clayton Campbell - Toronto Police Association President - Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw welcomes provincewide independent review.
The Morning Brief with Mark Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders - “The Morning Brief” is brought to you by “Your Life, Your Money”, the weekend financial show hosted by Kelvin the Money Guy, Saturdays at 3pm. Donald Trump threatens to block new Windsor-Detroit bridge, demands part ownership Conservative MP criticizes Carney government after U.S. trip
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy- Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens (ON ZOOM) Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit | CBC News
Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist (ON ZOOM) Steve’s Music Store liquidating Ontario, Quebec locations as part of ‘restructuring’ .
John Moore Round 2 - Feb 10
John Moore Round 1 - Feb 10
John Moore Round 2 – February 9
John Moore Round 1 – February 9
What happens next in the police corruption investigation? @shelleycarroll joins @MooreintheAM.
“Shocking and completely unacceptable”: @TPSMyronDemkiw and @TPACampbell are live in studio with @MooreintheAM.
The State of Super Bowl ads in 2026. How does the biggest night in marketing up its game? @tonychapman weighs in.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton @millandmaitmom. The fallout from the police corruption investigation. What did a Conservative MP accomplish on his trip to Washington? And who is Deb rooting for in the Super Bowl?
John Moore Round Two - February 6
John Moore Round One - February 6
John Moore Round One - February 5
John Moore Round Two - February 5
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Provincial Deputy NDP leader defects to Federal Liberals, Olympics will give Torontonians a reason to get hosed at 6am, and Stephen Harper honoured with Parliamentary painting.
White Coat Wednesday with Dr Iris Gorfinkel: Walk like a penguin? How not to fall, including in winter.
After a fourth car flew off an Ontario highway overpass, Sean Shapiro, the @VoiceoverCop, tells @MooreintheAM how speed, snow, and road design don’t mix.
"These people have never run a business, paid a Hydro bill." Jason McDonald, chair of the Little Jamaica BIA, tells @MooreintheAM how businesses along Eglinton Avenue feel about the Crosstown finally opening on Sunday.
Dr. April Kam, head of pediatric emergency medicine at McMaster Children’s Hospital, explains to @MooreintheAM how head injuries are top kids’ sledding injuries.
John Moore Round Two - February 4
John Moore Round One - February 4
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: Mayor Olivia Chow defends her budget, let's not celebrate the Eglinton Crosstown opening, Bill Blair resigns seat to become envoy to England, and whether Canada should have nuclear weapons.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: The Social Network Where AI Agents Talk And Humans Just Watch
NDP Opposition Leader @MaritStiles tells @MooreintheAM how the lease for Ontario Place’s new music venue illustrates a ‘sweetheart deal’ for Therme.
Leah Eichler, self-proclaimed word nerd, who writes regularly about our evolving use of language, explains to @MooreintheAM whether swearing by politicians is coarsening the discourse.
Olivia Chow defends her budget saying it will help seniors and vulnerable people. She, however, won’t answer whether she is running for reelection. She hopes the Eglinton Crosstown opens this weekend and says the province got involved in helping clear the snow.
John Moore Round 2 – February 3
John Moore Round 1 – February 3
Mohit Rajhans, Mediologist, AI and Digital Media expert, on how new YouTube accounts are using AI fakes of famous Americans to stir geopolitical unrest in the pursuit of profits.
Rising rents and shifting habits have is having an effect on Toronto’s bars. Restaurateur Erin Gamelin tells @MooreintheAM how owners are finding creative ways to keep customers coming through the door.
John Moore Round 2 – February 2
John Moore Round 1 – February 2
What do downtown businesses need from Toronto's 2026 budget? Pauline Larsen with @DowntownYonge and Tim Kocur at @WaterfrontBIA give @MooreintheAM the answers
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Pierre Poilievre and Conservatives return to Ottawa with new energy, NDP settling on a new leader.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: City of Toronto budget released, Doug Ford says he’ll seek another four years, and Pierre Poilievre and Conservatives return to Ottawa with new energy.
Humboldt Bronco bus crash survivor @KalebDahlgren tells @MooreintheAM why fellow families are angry over a new Netflix hockey series that mirrors a very specific real life event.
John Moore Round Two - January 30
John Moore Round One - January 30
"Tariffs can also put pressures on healthcare and social care systems." Courtney McNamara, researcher at Newcastle University, explains to @MooreintheAM how U.S. tariffs are taking a toll on health care.
"This benefit will offset grocery costs beyond the cost of overall inflation." Minister @RechieValdez, Canada’s Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), tells @MooreintheAM how the government is making life more affordable.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: BC Premier Eby accuses Alberta separatists of treason, Toronto will spend $200,000 on soccer condoms, and Pierre Poilievre faces leadership review today.
Juno award winner and Canadian Grammy Award nominee Laila Biali sits down with @MooreintheAM ahead of the awards show on Sunday.
As Alzheimer's awareness month comes to an end, Eliav Shaked, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based Retispec, which uses AI retinal imaging for early detection, joins @MooreintheAM.
“This is a board that claimed on a number of occasions they’d have a balanced budget, and no that’s not the case.” Education Minister @PaulCalandra explains to @MooreintheAM. Meanwhile, Peel School Board Chair David Green disagrees.
“It’s a reckless decision by General Motors," Unifor Local 222 President Jeff Green tells @MooreintheAM, noting his laid off autoworkers in Oshawa "hit every metric that they wanted." Mayor @CarterHope weighs in calling it, "a difficult day in our community."
NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy tells @MooreintheAM that Canada in talks with Meta to return news to Facebook. Plus, apparently TikTok is falling apart under US control.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @DanRiskin: Scientists Found an Early Signal of Dementia Hidden in Terry Pratchett's Novels.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Toronto says sidewalk plows are once again falling down on the job, GM Oshawa to lay off 1200 workers tomorrow, and Ontario takes over Peel District School Board.
John Moore Round Two - January 29
John Moore Round One - January 29
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com: Mark Carney says he absolutely did not walk back his Davos speech, Federal government will make refugees pay for healthcare, and TPS wants more money for horses.
White Coat Wednesday with Dr Zain @ZChagla, infectious disease doctor at St Joseph’s Health System Hamilton: Are you waking up at night to pee? It may be a sign of something wrong. Plus: study suggests shingles vaccine prevents or delays new-onset dementia.
"We can't be doing everything, everywhere, all at once." Matti Siemiatycki at UofT tells @MooreintheAM how the city’s repair backlog is still growing despite financial support from the province. Plus: Drivers lost an average of 100 hours last year thanks to traffic.
John Moore Round Two - January 28
John Moore Round One - January 28
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Ring launches video verification tool to combat fakes, and song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation.
John Moore Round Two – January 27
John Moore Round One – January 27
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji at Queen’s Park Observer: how the snow cleanup could affect Olivia Chow’s political future, the Eglinton Crosstown opening, and Doug Ford goes for pizza with Mark Carney.
Seeing prices on supermarket shelves, Mark Carney launched the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. @MikevonMassow, at the University of Guelph, tells @MooreintheAM whether this will help Canadians.
“We had the best system in the world and they broke it.” @DianneSaxe tells @MooreintheAM whether GFL Environmental can handle Toronto’s recycling, plus how Ontario’s bike lane law could cost Toronto more.
Toronto @MapleLeafs legend Darryl Sittler joins @MooreintheAM ahead of the team celebrating the 50th anniversary of his historic 10-point game.
The Morning Brief with @ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: snow, Carney to combat high grocery prices, and a new threat of Trump tariffs.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Quebecers angry after Mark Carney calls Plains of Abraham battle a positive moment for Canada.
As Donald Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs, @PreetBanerjee, Founder of YourMoneyDegree.com, and Andrew DiCapua, principal economist at the @CdnChamberofCom discuss how Canada could fare.
John Moore’s Round 2 – January 26
John Moore’s Round 1 – January 26
“The situation is growing really dire from a humanitarian perspective.” @MelindaHaring, Senior Advisor, Razom for Ukraine, breaks down for @MooreintheAM Ukraine President Zelenskyy’s impassioned Davos speech where he criticized Putin, but also European inaction.
"We're at a fork in the road, not only in Canada, but around the world." Former Cabinet Minister and former Chief of Staff to Mark Carney @MarcoMendicino discusses the PM’s speech to cabinet with @MooreintheAM.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Ontarians still support the PCs even if they don’t like the Premier as much, Donald Trump disinvites Canada from his Board of Peace, and how grocery giants control who can sell food in your neighbourhood.
John Moore - Round Two January 23
John Moore - Round One January 23
Digital Media expert @Mohitsmovies gives @MooreintheAM the latest on a federal court allowing TikTok to keep operating in Canada. Plus, a look at a potential social media ban for pre-teens.
Test Tube Thursdays with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert @RiskinDan: An Ingredient in Toothpaste Makes Orange Juice Taste Vile.
"We're building less and less in this country and giving it to others." @UnifortheUnion President @LanaMPayne explains to @MooreintheAM why Doug Ford is encouraging Ontarians to boycott imported Chinese EVs.
"Ghost patients." Toronto Emergency Physician Dr @Raghu_Venugopal joins @MooreintheAM after a survey found 21% of Canadian ER visitors report leaving without being seen.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Donald Trump says he has a concept of a deal on Greenland, Doug Ford still against Chinese car deal, waste management company Green For Life relocates executive office to Florida.
John Moore - Round Two January 22
John Moore - Round One January 22
The Morning Brief with @JohnTory: Mark Carney makes landmark speech at Davos, 21% of Canadian ER visitors report leaving without being seen, and social media and youth unemployment as top threats to youth mental health.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Reducing your risk of dementia.
Serhiy Prytula, Founder, Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation , on the One United Fundraiser 2026 Tour, an eight-city series bringing Ukrainian frontline military leaders and civil society figures to communities across Canada and the U.S. to discuss civilian protection and countering Russia’s mass Shahed drone attacks.
"Every now and then, a world leader will come along and make speech like that." @MarcoMendicino, Former Cabinet Minister and former Chief of Staff to Mark Carney, discusses the PM’s address at Davos with @MooreintheAM.
John Moore Round 2 – January 21
John Moore Round 1 – January 21
"The vast majority of cars are already collecting data." David Booth, Driving.ca's @MotorMouthNP, explains to @MooreintheAM whether Doug Ford is right to be worried about Chinese “spy cars” on Canadian roads.
"The butcher counter is where prices are rising the fastest." The @FoodProfessor Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, explains to @MooreintheAM how Canada became the food inflation capital of the G7.
"Just over half of Canadians feel an invasion of Canada is more likely after the invasion of Venezuela." Graeme Foster, President and CEO of GEF Consulting tells @MooreintheAM about their survey of how Canadians think the nation would fare against a US invasion.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Doug Ford goes to town over Carney’s Chinese EV deal over concerns about “spy cars”.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Doug Ford goes to town over Carney’s Chinese EV deal, nearly 20 per cent of Americans support taking over Canada, and one year ago today Donald Trump was sworn in again as US President.
John Moore Round 2 – January 20
John Moore Round 1 – January 20
Documentarian Anthony Morgan talks Proof: The New Science of Alcohol with @MooreintheAM, which you can watch on CBC GEM.
Jordan St. John, co-host of the Ontario Craft Beer Guide: The Podcast, tells @MooreintheAM how craft beer in Canada is on the decline, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Mark Carney says Canada may deploy troops to Greenland.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: Mark Carney says he may deploy troops to Greenland, Chinese car deal not playing well in Ontario, and a new mental health report paints grim picture for Toronto.
Jack Cunningham, professor of International Relations at the U of T, explains to @MooreintheAM what it means that Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, while spending the weekend making deals with China and Qatar.
John Moore Round Two – January 19
John Moore Round One - January 19
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: 9-1-1 wait times are down as the city turns to A-I to handle non-emergency calls, Ontario civil servants told to get to office in snowstorm, and Mark Carney makes a deal with China.
Canola, EVs, and burner phones, Oh My. CTV Chief Political Correspondent @VassKapelosShow and former PM Chief of Staff @MarcoMendicino discuss Mark Carney’s visit to China and what it means for Canada.
"If you're not white or a US citizen, you'd be crazy to go to the US." U of T Professor Jason Stanley, an expert on fascism, tells @MooreintheAM why he fled the US last year and warns Canadians thinking of travelling down south right now.
John Moore Round Two - January 16
John Moore Round One - January 16
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: Mark Carney launches new romance with China, Mayor Olivia Chow launches budget consultations, and Bonnie Crombie officially out as Ontario Liberal Leader.
Matthew Bondy, CEO of Bondy & Associates and a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, tells @MooreintheAM that Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, as the U.S. withdraws some personnel from its Mideast bases.
Former chief of the defence staff (Ret’d) Gen. Tom Lawson explains to @MooreintheAM whether U.S. military action against Canada is actually ‘far-fetched’.
John Moore Round Two - January 15
John Moore Round One - January 15
Relationship expert @Jen_Kirsch talks about combating the loneliness epidemic with @JohnTory.
The Morning Brief with @PreetBanerjee, personal finance commentator and founder of MoneyGaps: Ford declares he’s ‘100% dead against’ lifting Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs, new revenue tools not on table in New Deal 2.0 talks, and why Gen Z workers are ghosting jobs.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Toronto’s dementia rate expected to triple by 2050. Here’s how to protect your brain health.
Ontario NDP Public Transit Critic @DolyBegum tells @JohnTory how Toronto residents have an overwhelmingly negative view of the new Finch West LRT, which uses the same failed switches that caused issues in Ottawa.
John Moore Round Two - January 14
John Moore Round One - January 14
Self-proclaimed word nerd, Leah Eichler, who writes regularly about our evolving use of language, tells @JohnTory what makes a word ‘Canadian’
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: AI taking FIFA World Cup scams to ‘unprecedented’ level..
John Moore Round 2 - January 13
John Moore Round 1 – January 13
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Ontario on track to meet goal of connecting every resident with primary care, protests harm Sankofa Square’s business, and ‘frequent flyers’ behind surge in violence on public transit.
John Moore Round Two – January 12
John Moore Round One – January 12
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Carney hopes to 'recalibrate' once-frosty Canada-China relations with visit and thoughts on the NDP leadership race.
Joe O’Connor, co-author of the forthcoming book "Do More in Four; Why It’s Time for a Shorter Workweek," tells @JohnTory how, by working less, Canadian business can improve its productivity.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: New poll shows how Canadians feel about crime and their personal safety and downtown Toronto protest turns ‘volatile’ leaving 3 police officers injured and 8 arrested.
Protest turns ‘volatile’ leaving 3 police officers injured and 8 arrested. Independent Journalist @CarymaRules sets the scene for @JohnTory, while @TPACampbell says things went too far, with eggs and bags of urine tossed at the cops.
John Moore Round Two - January 9
John Moore Round One - January 9
Ann-Elisabeth Samson with @ONPlace4All talks with @JohnTory after the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the provincial law allowing redevelopment on the waterfront site.
Mediologist and AI and Digital Media expert @mohitsmovies tells @JohnTory about OpenAI launching ChatGPT Health to review your medical records.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Mayor Chow's ‘Very affordable budget’, Supreme Court of Canada will take up Ontario Place challenge, and Mississauga bylaw governing tall grass violates freedom of expression rights.
Climate Change Consultant @EllCappell discusses with @JohnTory the impact of Donald Trump pulling the US out of key international climate treaties.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs: Olivia Chow proposes election year 2.2 percent property tax increase, Ford accused of weaponizing the LCBO, and ICE kills woman in Minneapolis.
Test Tube Thursdays with @JesseRogerson, Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System: Listening to music immediately after learning improves memory in older adults and Alzheimer’s patients.
Jessica Moorhouse, money expert and bestselling author of Everything but Money, explains to @JohnTory how the cost of living is crushing Canadians’ New Year's Resolutions.
TTC Chair @CllrJamaalMyers tells @JohnTory about needing to work on attracting more riders as the transit agency asks the city for $1.5B in funding. Councillor @DianneSaxe has thoughts on future funding for the TTC.
John Moore Round Two - January 8
John Moore Round One - January 8
John Moore Round Two - January 7
John Moore Round One - January 7
Is the US coming for Canada? Former National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin, former Foreigner Minister advisor Adam Gordon, and former UN Ambassador Bob Rae all weigh in with @JohnTory on how officials worry we’re in the Trump crosshairs next.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Combining These Two Drinks Will Help You Live Longer, According to This Study.
The Morning Brief with Toronto Sun Columnist @BrianLilley: Chow expected to put forward small property tax increase, traffic fatalities in Toronto reach record low in 2025, and Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: Tech Companies Show Feet as They Try to Appeal to Gen Z.
Shannon Stowell, CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association and initial founder of the Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition, tells @JohnTory why the groups is calling for a time-out on the US-Canada travel meltdown.
“Far worse than Iraq.” University of Chicago @ProfessorPape, who specializes in international security affairs, tells @JohnTory how Venezuela is primed for resistance to US controlling the oil with a perfect terrain for insurgency and plenty of armed groups.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Ford acknowledges ‘bump’ in the road as civil servants return to office full time, Chrystia Freeland to step down, and Quebec students have new civility rules.
John Tory for Moore Round 2 – January 6
John Tory for Moore Round 1 – January 6
Protesters react to the US capture of Nicolas Maduro, who makes his first court appearance today at a Manhattan courtroom. @JohnTory gets the latest on the situation from NBC's @NatalieMigliore, former CSIS analyst @borealissaves, and Toronto-based activist Rebecca Sarfatti.
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: Carney says Canada ‘welcomes the opportunity for freedom’ after Maduro’s capture.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: Canada ‘welcomes the opportunity for freedom’ after Maduro’s capture, whether Mark Carney is a Progressive Conservative, and Ontario will hold firm on booze ban at LCBO.
John Tory for Moore Round 2- January 5
John Tory for Moore Round 1- January 5
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers and now host of 2-4pm here at NEWSTALK 1010
Agnew for Moore Round 2- January 2
Agnew for Moore Round 1- January 2
John Moore Round 2 - December 31, 2025
John Moore Round 1 - December 31, 2025
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group
Agnew for Moore Round Two- December 30
Agnew for Moore Round One- December 30
The best TV you can binge between now and New Year’s Eve with @BillBriouxTV.
Navigating ‘air rage’ amid holiday flights with etiquette expert @EtiquetteJulie. What is the official rule when it comes to getting off planes?
The Morning Brief with @_scottreid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister. New questions about an adult entertainment club after millions in provincial cash. Poilievre can’t stop talking about Trudeau. And what happened in the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump?
John Moore Round One - December 29
John Moore Round 2 - December 24
John Moore Round 1 - December 24
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group: Tory and Chow election chances, and whether Canadians are optimistic about the future.
"The Polkaroo was here?!? And I missed him again?!?" Ed Conroy, exhibition co-curator and owner of @Retrontario, tells @MooreintheAM about a new pop-up museum that celebrates the nostalgia of Toronto kids’ TV.
Have the Blue Jays replaced the Maple Leafs as Toronto's top team? @Lizzzzzzzzzzy McGuire, super fan and co-host of the Jay Bird Watching podcast explains to @MooreintheAM.
New blood in Washington DC. @MarcoMendicino, former federal cabinet minister and former Chief of Staff for Prime Minister Mark Carney, talks Ottawa announcing its new ambassador to the US with @MooreintheAM.
Financial commentator Patti Lovett Reid tells @MooreintheAM how Gen-Xers and millennials are about to inherit $1 trillion — and why it’s time to have that tough inheritance talk.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: San Francisco blackout litters streets with traffic-blocking, deactivated Waymos.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey: why do people think crime is getting worse, five reasons why Doug Ford won’t be prime minister, TTC ridership declined in 2025 compared to last year, and Blue Jays replacing the Maple Leafs at Toronto's team.
John Moore Round 2 - December 23
John Moore Round 1 - December 23
Triumph hits the road for a 50th anniversary tour with April Wine. Before they depart, drummer Gil Moore sits down with @MooreintheAM.
Under siege 2 years, Toronto Jews dispute claims they aren't under threat. @MooreintheAM speaks with security experts @Mr_Andrew_Fox and Chris Mathers.
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: Toronto Jews dispute claims they aren't under threat, Pro-Palestine activists return Indigo books en masse, hospital starts fund to help patients with rent, and US guns streaming over the border.
John Moore Round 2 - December 22, 2025
John Moore Round 1 - December 22, 2025
David King, senior managing director at @RobertHalf_CAN, tells @MooreintheAM about new pay transparency rules poised to shake up Ontario’s labour market.
"This is 2.5 billion dollars of taxpayer money." @OntLiberal MPP @StephanieSmyth and @OntarioNDP Leader @MaritStiles join @MooreintheAM after the provincial Integrity Commissioner announced an investigation into Labour Minister David Piccini over skills development fund.
The Morning Brief with @SabrinaNanji with Queen’s Park Observer: Ontario integrity commissioner to investigate David Piccini, Ford continues to stand by Ronald Reagan anti-tariff ad, and fire that put two in hospital caused by e-bike battery.
John Moore Round Two - December 19
John Moore Round One - December 19
John Moore Round Two - December 18
John Moore Round One - December 18
Ajax @Mayor_Collier responds on @MooreintheAM to a complaint lodged by a Whitby resident, accusing the mayor of distracted driving while voting - a claim he says is not true.
Toronto business owner @Paulmaqz Macchiusi with @Citizensof416 tells @MooreintheAM that the red paint identifying Bathurst priority transit lanes is already peeling off road a month after installation.
Documents show he Ford Government spending up to $300/hr for a PI firm in its consumption site probe. @JackHauen, Ontario politics reporter for The Trillium, breaks down the investigation for @MooreintheAM.
David Shellnutt, @TheBikingLawyer rebuts Toronto City Councillor @JonBurnsideDVE’s motion to seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks on @MooreintheAM.
Test Tube Thursdays with Jesse Rogerson, Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System: Using AI to Find Information Could Diminish Your Knowledge.
The Morning Brief with @TimHudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives: city council approves Olivia Chow’s ‘luxury’ tax, Red paint identifying Bathurst priority transit lanes peeling off, Ontario contracted PI firm in consumption site probe, and Ontario Place construction could dump sewage in lake.
Dr Ali Ashrafi, licensed fire protection expert at @ttinc, tells @MooreintheAM what comes next for residents after a nearly three week burning fire at a Thorncliffe Park condo tower has been extinguished.
White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman: Scientists Explain Why You Wake Up Minutes Before Your Alarm.
The Morning Brief with Amanda @AGalbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group: A money-back TTC guarantee, an unsettling reality about holiday drinking and driving, and Alberta demands apology after Skate Canada bans events in the province.
John Moore Round Two- December 17
John Moore Round One - December 17
Speedier transit, whether the Eglinton Crosstown will open soon, refunds for late arrivals, and luxury taxes. @NatalieCTV Johnson joins @MooreintheAM with the latest debates from Toronto City Council.
Chief @TPSMyronDemkiw in his year end interview with @MooreintheAM talks combating antisemitism, better dealing interactions with those who need mental health support, and ticketing speeding drivers.
Anthony McCanny at the University of Toronto’s Population and Well-being Lab tells @MooreintheAM about a new report that finds Canada’s young people is the nation’s unhappiest generation.
Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert @CarmiLevy: It’s Not Just Nostalgia, 90s Video Games Were Better for Kids’ Brains.
The Morning Brief with Mark @Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders: Toronto Police Chief will respond to Mayor’s remarks, Doug Ford takes a pass on annual pilgrimage to Florida, Trump dances on Rob Reiner's grave.
John Moore Round Two- December 16
John Moore Round One - December 16
Toronto runner Mac Bauer tells @MooreintheAM he outran the length of the new Finch West LRT, arriving 18 minutes before the train.
Holy Mackinaw! Play by Play announcer Joe Bowen looks back on his 43-plus years with the Toronto Maple Leafs on @MooreintheAM.
Jeramy J Silverstein, paralegal with Miguel Silverstein Paralegal LLP, tells @MooreintheAM why he's offering pro bono services to first-time offenders arrested for stealing groceries. Contact him at: https://www.haveigotacase.ca/
Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst @ThomasMulcair: What did Parliament accomplish this fall?
The Morning Brief with @_ScottReid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister: Fifteen people killed at Hanukkah celebration, whether a tax increase in Toronto’s future, man outruns newly-opened Finch LRT, and recognizing Canadian English.
John Moore Round Two - December 15
John Moore Round One - December 15
Jazz singer Adam James performs the songs of Frank Sinatra, joining @MooreintheAM ahead of his show December 20th at Toronto's The Redwood Theatre.
Saad Usmani, waterfront policy lead at @TorontoRBOT, tells @MooreintheAM about his a new report outlining a six-point plan for government and business to invest in a waterfront that functions as a connected, competitive district.
The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers: Another Conservative MP crosses floor, Ford government breaks from legislature until March 23, and Niagara police sweep of bail release finds 70% in breach of conditions.
John Moore Round Two - December 12
John Moore Round One - December 12
Canadian author and podcaster @StephenMarche tells @MooreintheAM how the United States has entered a very dangerous phase and how Canada must act.