The Deb Hutton Show

Criminal lawyer Boris Bytensky weighs in after a Toronto judge slams the conditions inside Ontario jails while handing down reduced sentences for gun‑related charges. Peel Police suspend three officers connected to the Project South investigation — Mark Mendelson joins Deb to break down what we know. The Eglinton Crosstown finally opens this Sunday! TTC Chair Jamaal Myers talks abo...

More reaction and analysis on the arrest of Toronto police officers. Plus – the federal government announces it will replace EV sales targets with rebates, incentives, and new fuel efficiency standards.   GUESTS:   Steve Ryan – CP24 Crime Reporter David Adams – President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada  Peter Bethlenfalvy – Minister of F...

The Toronto Police Association, Toronto Police Services Board, Mayor Olivia Chow, and Premier Doug Ford all weighed in on the allegations.   GUEST: Mark Mendelson – Former Toronto Homicide Detective and NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert

Plus - Was Deb being unreasonable about her daughter's test?  GUESTS: Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate BoardNoah Shack - CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish AffairsSunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law

Bars and restaurants in Toronto may be able to serve booze at 6 a.m. during the Olympic Games Plus - There’s still a lane blocked with snow on Avenue Road. How is this possible?  GUEST: Andy Takagi - transportation reporter for the Toronto Star

Head injuries are the most common sledding injury for children, study finds Plus - Is it a privilege to own a car?      GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

Are you happy with her answer on running again? Plus – A major shakeup in Ontario politics   GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter  

And will Toronto city council sink them? Plus – What can we learn from the Conservative leadership review? GUESTS: Stephen Holyday - Councillor for Etobicoke Centre John Wright - Veteran Pollster, CEO of Canada Pulse insights Stephen Lecce - Ontario Energy Minister  

What you need to know about fraud risks. Plus – A surprising medical treatment that is saving lives   GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto city councillor for Ward 19 - Beaches-East York Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Dr. Susy Hota - Cli...

How will he do at the review? Plus - Is ‘it’s too cold out’ a valid excuse to not commit to plans   GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Jeff Rutledge - Vice President, McMillian Vantage Chris Glaisek - Chief Planning and Design Officer at Waterfront Toronto  

A look back at the life and legacy of a legendary Canadian star. Plus – Why is Toronto giving out condoms for the World Cup? GUESTS: Jon Burnside - City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken  

Are we heading in the right direction? Plus – Why did Jim call Deb a hypocrite?   GUESTS: Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff, Department of Psychiatry - working in Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Andrea Khanjin - Ontario Minister of Red Tape Reduction  

Are you with Ford on this? Plus - Liberal MP proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s Divorce Act   GUESTS: Lisa Hepfner - MP for Hamilton Mountain Evan Clemence - lawyer at Gelman Family Law Lawyers Chandra Pasma - Official Opposition Critic for Education for the Ontario NDP

Deb has some thoughts about if public funds should be going to this group. Plus – Where are we with the snow cleanup?   GUESTS: Allan Small - Senior Investment Advisor of the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth | Host of The Allan Small Financial Show Paul Johnson - City Manager for Toronto     

Deb takes your calls. Plus – What does a psychologist think about Kanye West’s apology?   GUESTS: Falice Chin - The Hub’s Alberta Bureau Chief Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

What should the team do? Plus - Doug Ford responds to criticism over Ontario manufacturer’s contract with ICE   GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Grady Munro - Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute Jim Tatti - Host at TSN 1050

Is having a beer with a politician still the barometer of likeability? Plus – How’s the snow cleanup going for you?   GUESTS: John Wright -  Veteran Pollster, Ceo of Canada Pulse insights

Deb digs in to the numbers. Plus - Do you have to clear snow off the roof of your home?   GUESTS: Neil Heatherington – CEO of Daily Bread food bank Ann Marie Vaughan - Humber Polytechnic President and CEO Rob de Pruis - IBC’s National Director of Consumer and Industry Relations

Deb takes your calls as Toronto cleans up after a major storm. Plus - Are you Team Kinew or Team Ford?

Why protecting your skin is so important this weekend as cold temperatures arrive. Plus – Taking care of aging parents and the emotional impact it has on families.   GUESTS: John Fraser - Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party Dr. Allan Grill - chief of family medicine at Markham-Stouffville Hospital Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken  

Deb gets answers. Plus – Should snow tires be mandatory? GUESTS: Michael Lindsay - CEO of Metrolinx Jon Woodward - CTV investigative reporter  

Ontario's child-care system is turning to underqualified staff as the workforce crisis deepens. Deb takes your calls on this program. Plus, looking into Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech today with Scott Reid! GUESTS : Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

Canada is asking courts to dismiss immigration cases in bulk. Plus - Ontario universities ask the province for $1.2 billion to ensure there are enough spots for students.  GUESTS :Guidy Mamman - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Steve Orsini - President of the Council of Ontario Universities

The internet is romanticizing 2016. Ritesh Kotak shares why you should be careful to not share sensitive information when posting. Do you screen your calls? Deb isn't impressed with new call-screening technology. Plus - the Blue Jays unveils a retro 50th anniversary patch for the 2026 season. What are your favourite Jays moments? GUEST: Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert Mike...

 Clinical psychologist, Dr. Nina Mafrici, joins the show for a conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day. Plus - public engagement sessions start this evening for the changes to transformational zoning changes.  GUEST : Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Kyle Knoeck - Director of Zoning for the city of Toronto