The Deb Hutton Show

Why he thinks late night talk shows are getting too political. Plus – The ripple effects of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict.   GUESTS: Patrick Maliha – comedian Robyn Doolittle - reporter with the Globe and Mail Nathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber and host of the Uncover Up podcast

Jim’s wondering if we’d be better off leaving him alone. Plus – What do the Blue Jays do next? GUESTS: Mike Wilner - baseball columnist for the Toronto Star and host of the podcast “Deep Left Field” Gregor Robertson - Federal Housing Minister

Deb unpacks this with Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is  Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics. Plus – What should the NHL do about the players found not guilty of sexual assault?   GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His la...

Is this overreach? Plus – How do you talk to your kids about consent?   GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

Deb takes your calls as live reaction comes in after the verdict is reached.   GUESTS: Karen Sebesta - spent 30 years working in professional broadcast, including  Hockey Night in Canada,  and executive producing at CBC Sports

Deb breaks down the proceedings with experts and analysts throughout the afternoon. Plus – Hulk Hogan dies at 71   GUESTS: Monte McGregor -  Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Jimmy Korderas - Former WWE ref for over 20 years, Author of  The Three Count , and co-host of the Reffin’ It Up podcast Jeff Hershberg - criminal...

Deb looks at how the definition of ‘consent’ has played a role in the case. Plus – Are navigation apps getting worse? GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer Carmi Levy - tech expert  

Deb has some thoughts about a viral delivery service that is causing debate on social media. Plus – Is OnlyFans ruining relationships?

Looking at the life and legacy of the legendary rock star Plus – Donald Trump weighs in on the Late Night controversy   GUESTS: Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist Colton Praill - CTV National News Parliamentary Bureau Reporter

Is this a free speech issue? What should we do? Plus – What do we need to do about encampments in the city?   GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto lawyer and independent journalist Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

Inside a new Supreme Court ruling and what it means for young people Plus – Thousands of Canadians will soon receive sponsorship invitations for family   GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - constitutional lawyer and senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP 

Between noise complaints and downtown traffic, people are mad. But is there a silver lining? Plus – Is it time for Olivia Chow to become a ‘strong mayor’?

We revisit today’s Touchdowns and Fumbles conversation with Bob Reid. Has he changed his mind on his verdict? Plus – What does Richard Crouse think of this week’s movies?   GUESTS: Tyler Watt - MPP for Nepean - Liberal Critic for: Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care Bob Reid - of Broadway Strategy Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup for Your Eyes

Deb has some thoughts about if we should do the same thing Plus – Breaking down THAT Coldplay concert video, from a workplace angle   GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment Lawyer at Workly law Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

A viral video from a Coldplay concert is making the rounds Plus – Why are tickets for the ‘Odyssey’ movie sold out a year in advance? GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post Spokesperson Shak Lambert - pop culture commentator, writer at CG Magazine

Deb talks with the Solicitor General about today’s major announcement Plus – Deb has some thoughts about a couple of violent incidents that have impacted her   GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario

Deb chats with a writer who weighs in on what could happen next. Plus – What are your favourite roadside attractions in Ontario?   GUESTS: John Ivison - Political journalist, author of  The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns  and  Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.

An expert who worked for decades on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship weighs in. Plus – The Mayor has strong words for how the snow cleanup was handled this winter.   GUESTS: Julian Karaguesian - Department of Economics at McGill Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter  

The Conservative leader chats with Deb about the Prime Minister’s assets and blind trust. Plus – What does he want to see when it comes to immigration?   GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - federal Conservative leader Joe Wild - President at Wild Governance Solutions, retired after 30 years as a senior executive with the federal public service and formerly was the Assistant Secretary for M...

Calls are divided, after a teenage boy dies in a crash. Plus – A federal report warns of a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools   GUEST: Deborah Lyons - Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

Did social media play a role? Plus – Do you still read books?   GUESTS: Betsy Powell - reporter with the crime, courts and justice team at the Toronto Star Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network

Donald Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia if no deal is reached Plus – What delivery services do you use and are they worth it?   GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former journalist and news anchor Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College

How worried should Canadians be? Plus – Do these concertgoers deserve a refund?   GUEST: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jim talks to one writer who says a return to the 90’s might not be a bad thing. Plus – How often do you haggle, and does it work for you?   GUESTS: Justin Ling - independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star Tania Lee - President of the Frontier Duty Free Association and owner of the Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop

Jim’s worried about a creepy notification some users might get soon Plus – What should happen to school trustees who spend carelessly? GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert