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Windsor International Film Festival executive director and chief programmer Vincent Georgie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the potential closure of Toronto's independent Revue Cinema, and to provide his WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS which include: A FAMILY AFFAIR BLACKBERRY THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE Double Feature: All Hail, Catherine O'Hara BEETLEJUICE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION This interview...

Rapper, artist, and entrepreneur Curtis Young joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his career, inspirations, interacting in the music industry as Dr. Dre's son, and his upcoming July 26 DNA Showcase happening at Turbo Entertainment Complex where he will be performing and scouting out new talent. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Canada Space Mining Corp. CEO Daniel Sax joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to provide an update on the International Space Station, including astronauts 'trapped' for 14 days, a new Canadarm, SpaceX building a new 'tug-boat' for the ISS, and space tourism. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Aaron Kall, Lee H. Hess Director of Debate at the University of Michigan joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to recap the first USA presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the lies told by Trump, the missteps of Biden, and what it means for American voters. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky, Greg Lemay, & Paul Synnott join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a potential LCBO strike, the USA Presidential debate, Canada's dental plan, and intimate partner violence. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a Toys "R" Us video - "The Origin of Toys "R" Us" - which was created using generative artificial intelligence and what it means that videos can now be created without any cameras, videographers, or even subjects.

Ward 1 City Councillor and executive director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor Essex Fred Francis, Essex County Warden and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, and executive director of the Downtown Mission Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin join AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss UWindsor board members “blindsided” by University Players closure, GECDSB heated meetings, affordable housing, & more! T...

Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch join Richard Crouse on Newstalk 1010's The Rundown to discuss: Who’s happier, homeowners or renters? Data says it’s complicated - National | Globalnews.ca Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre | Globalnews.ca Puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, but advocates say little will change | CTV News University of Waterloo turns to court to...

CTV crime specialist and former Toronto Police Service Detective Mark Mendelson joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how to protect yourself from carjacking and car-theft following reports that half of the arrests from Ontario's Carjacking Taskforce were out on bail and what that means for our criminal justice system. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Local theatre producer and arts entrepreneur Martin Ouellette joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his recent column in the Windsor Star about how much the City of Windsor spends on arts funding annually and why he believes year-round, day-to-day arts as a regular industry drives enough stability and economic activity in the city core to justify increased annual arts funding. This interview...

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Amherstburg councillor Molly Allaire, & Kristen Siapas join AM800 CKLW's Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show's Wednesday Roundtable to discuss puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, if Windsor needs a river taxi, a possible early Ontario election, & buying a home with your friends to save money. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Canada's Minister of Health Mark Holland joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the new federal dental care plan, healthcare investments, using social media influencers to connect with constituents, & the Toronto Liberal by-election loss. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Luciana Rosu-Sieza, Murad Erzinclioglu, and Ryan Richardson join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss The Stanley Cup Game 7 Oilers loss, 2024 Fireworks Night, tariffs on Chinese EVs, West Nile Virus, and preserving our architectural history.

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie, Essex Deputy Mayor Robbie Shepley, and co-producer of Just Cake Productions Kristen Siapas joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Canada's new national school food program, Windsor's home affordability, six-day work weeks, & Trump proposes green cards for graduates. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

NDP critic for Innovation, Science and Industry and Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss the NDP’s support for a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports and why it’s necessary. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Host of 20 Years of 24 and the Go Tell Someone Podcast joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW’s The Shift to discuss the life, legacy, and impact of Donald Sutherland and the conversation he had with Kiefer Sutherland about his father. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Ward 9 city councillor Kieran McKenzie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the government of Ontario now considering revisions to how it counts housing starts after concerns of undercounting were raised by municipalities and what it means for the ongoing housing crisis.

Founder and Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy Adam Zivo joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss his most recent column “Behind closed doors, safer supply advocate admits kids likely use diverted opioids” and what he thinks it means for the safe supply debate. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Executive director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor Essex and Ward 1 city councillor Fred Francis joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what to expect at the second weekend of 2024 Carrousel of Nations and what the festival means for the community as it wraps up its 49th year. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Royal LePage Chief Operating Officer Karen Yolevski joins guest host Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW’s The Shift to discuss a new report highlighting Ontario’s rental and home buying hurdles. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins guest host Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW’s The Shift to discuss his vote-count record, prioritizing time at Queen’s Park versus in his riding, and Premier Ford’s call for at least 100% tariffs on Chinese EV imports to match the USA. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation CEO Cynthia Summers joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a new supportive housing complex for at-risk youth facing housing security and homelessness with life skills programming for up to 15 individuals who are transitioning out of the child welfare system after funding provided by all levels of government and a partnership between the City of Wind...

Filmmaker and producer Gavin Booth joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Netflix's new immersive experience located in former department stores and how the streaming company changed how television, movies, and content are not only distributed and consumed, but also how they're marketed. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins guest host Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW’s The Shift to discuss a new battery technology that is 100X more powerful than what’s on the market currently. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Jon Liedtke & Jimmy Zoubris (special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal) join Newstalk 1010's Jim Richards on The Rundown to discuss: Support for Trudeau nears ‘rock bottom’ as 68% want him to step down: Ipsos - National | Globalnews.ca Quebec court rejects McGill injunction request to remove encampment | CTV News Quick bail for man allegedly caught threatening person with knife | Toronto Sun Sh...