The Jim Richards Show

What does a copyright lawyer think? Ford government unveils framework for growing Ontario defence industry over next decade GUESTS: Georgina Danzig - Partner at Heer Law, an intellectual property law boutique in Toronto. Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University  

Jim talks with our crime expert about next steps in the investigation. What’s going on with bike parking during the World Cup?  GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Roy Benin - President and CEO of The Beer Store Jarrett McDonald - Vice President Operations - Toronto Parking Authority 

Jim talks with an infrastructure expert. Mitch Marner is going to the Stanley Cup finals - was Toronto always the thing standing in his way?  GUESTS: Matti Siemiatycki- director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of TorontoJeff Marek - host of The Sheet podcast

Why Jim thinks the complaints about noise from concerts are way off. What are you doing with your empties?  GUESTS: Reece Martin - Tonto transit blogger and Youtuber 

Jim thinks everyone should be going back to work in office. Guilbeault to resign as an MP over Carney government’s climate policies.  GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster UniversityScott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

Jim takes your calls. Was this interaction between Robert Benzie and Lisa Raitt ‘eastsplaining’? Canadasplaining? We go to our man in Calgary.  GUESTS: Tiziana Rosa - Senior Media Relations Advisor at Hydro OneRob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster in Calgary 

What does Toronto’s former mayor think of the decision? Bruno Mars kicks off Toronto’s summer concert season with show at Rogers Stadium   GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Shana McCalla - founder of Find Ontario's Missing Boys  

Jim talks with Canada’s leading expert. Do we need to crack down on activist judges?   GUESTS: Colleen St. Clair - Canada’s Best Coyote Expert (and biology professor at the University of Alberta) Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer

What will the province do? Another round of the Munici-Pals panel.   GUESTS: Jen Gerson - journalist who covers Alberta politics and co-founder of The Line Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator. She is also the vice president of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work     Joe Mihevc - F...

Jim takes your calls. Is it unethical to save your spouse’s spot in line at the grocery store?   GUEST: Dave Trafford - Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and Host of On the Ledge your Ontario politics podcast  

The latest on the search for Esther. ‘Fired and festive’: ‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert bows out   GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Barry Sawyer - National President of United Food and Commercial Workers Brian Karem - Journalist and author working at the White House,  Host of podcast… “Just...

Jim takes your calls. What did you miss because of work?

‘I went through her purse’: 8-year-old Ontario boy racks up $2,000 on grandmother’s credit card playing Roblox What does Toronto’s former mayor think of the police chief’s comments? GUEST: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto

Jim doesn’t really see a problem. ‘Failed to make credible progress’: U.S. pausing long-standing military board with Canada   GUEST: Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University

Jim looks at the investigation by CTV W5. Do you want 4 AM last call?   GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Avery Haines - Investigative Correspondent/Managing Editor of  W5’s Avery Haines Investigates

Jim has some thoughts about how guys take care. The reason women will quit tanning beds according to a new study.   GUESTS: Justin Ling - staff columnist for the Toronto Star Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer  

Will this lead to a new pipeline? Toronto Social Worker Filling a Critical Gap in Support for Young Survivors After Court   GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant   Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies Alison Albright - social worker with Victim Services Toronto and the lead behind Post-Court Pathways

Jim isn’t sure. Is it true that 90 percent of what you see on the internet is advertising in disguise?   GUESTS: Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of  thinkstart.ca Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster in Calgary

Jim rounds up the panel looking at the upcoming municipal election. What’s going to happen with a possible lockout for some TTC workers?   GUESTS: Stuart Green - TTC Spokesperson Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator  Gord Perks - outgoing city councillor for    Parkdale-High Park Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Council...

Jim hears from friends of the show. Do you judge people for walking their dog off-leash?

Jim gets answers. Major study identifies gene linked to autism.   GUESTS: Mike Von Massow - University of Guelph food economist Dr. Steve Scherer - Chief of Research at SickKids Scott Hayes - Crime Prevention Coordinator for Jewellers Vigilance Canada

Jim wants to know. What food item are you carrying around with you (like Jim’s hot sauce)?   GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster, CEO of Canada Pulse insights  Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders  Jamie Ellerton - Founding Partner at Conaptus  

What information is at risk? Ontario auditor general notes problem with commercial trucker training   GUESTS: Stephen Laskowski - President of the Ontario Trucking Association Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Carmi Levy - tech expert

Did you have an unconventional wedding? Do you want changes to gambling ads?   GUEST:  Jason Agnew - host of Sunday Morning Trivia, Sundays at 9 AM right here on Newstalk 1010 

Deb hosts a ‘three colours’ panel. What is the thing you said you’d never do as a parent but now do?   GUESTS: Marion Nader - CEO of Nexus Strategy Group Blue Knox - Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Isha Chaudhri - former Ford government ministerial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster Group