The Deb Hutton Show

  Deb Hutton opens the hour with listener calls on the rise in e-scooter injuries among children, asking whether the issue is dangerous devices, ineffective regulations, or a lack of parental supervision. Then, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses the province's review of major public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what the government hopes to achieve. Later,...

  Deb Hutton speaks with Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, about why more young Canadians are seeking mental health support overnight and what it says about the challenges facing today's youth. Next, Dave Snow, political scientist at the University of Guelph, discusses a new analysis examining whether CBC's corrections record points to political bias in public broadcastin...

  Deb Hutton speaks with Mary-Margaret McMahon, Liberal MPP for Beaches-East York, about whether it's time to introduce term limits for municipal politicians and how long elected officials should stay in office. Listeners then weigh in on two debates: Should voters decide when politicians leave office, or should term limits be imposed? And as concerns grow over lithium-ion battery fires, are...

  Deb Hutton speaks with Bonnie Crombie, former Mississauga mayor and Ontario Liberal leader, about her bid to reclaim the mayor's chair, the controversy over a proposed AI data centre, and her growing feud with Mayor Carolyn Parrish. Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics? Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure Product Manager...

  Deb Hutton is joined by Gavin Tighe, chair of Gardiner Roberts LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision allowing a judicial review of an ethics ruling involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Later, listeners weigh in on a difficult question after a convicted killer of a Toronto police officer is denied parole for a fourth time: Should co...

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money.  Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers.  The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains...

Deb Hutton examines Toronto's move to ban surveillance pricing, with Matt Elliott explaining how businesses use personal data to tailor prices and why the city wants to stop it. Then, David Patterson, Ontario's Trade Representative in Washington, discusses Canada's strategy to expand exports and reduce reliance on the U.S. amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. Later, Brian Lilley weighs in on the polit...

Young people line up for the chance to work at the CNE. Are you Team Deb or Team Ben when it comes to how to tip for beer?  GUESTS: Diana Zlomislic - Consumer Affairs Reporter with the Toronto Star 

We hear reaction from analysts all day. Toronto's police chief weighs in on the helicopters conversation.  GUESTS: Saman Tabasinejad - Executive Director of Progress Toronto David Valentin - Principal at Liason Strategies 

The lessons learned from saving Sneaky Dee's. How much are you spending on back to school this year? GUESTS: Bob Reid - Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

How long-standing cases finally get solved. Six years since schools were closed, why some kids were left behind.  GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Irvin Studin - president of The Institute for 21st Century Questions Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP 

Are you disappointed with the outcome? A concerning video shows protesters passing by Jewish nursing care facility.  GUESTS: Noah Shack - CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent Journalist 

Deb talks to the newsmakers involved in the investigations. Is giving Sneaky Dee’s heritage status completely ridiculous?  GUESTS: Deputy Chief Frank Barredo Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Stephanie Smyth - MPP for Toronto-St. Paul’s  

Why older people are trying to offload their stuff. Do we need a tourist town dress code?  GUESTS: Michelle Maluske - reporter with CTV News Windsor  Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken 

Deb looks at new data. Are we going too easy on coyotes?  GUESTS: Dennis Murray - Professor of Biology and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation at Trent University David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data 

Deb takes your calls. What NOT  to do at a baseball game.  GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Paul Rhodes - baseball superfan

He gives Deb his pitch. Etobicoke bar busted for buying LCBO products from encampment dwellers.  GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York, and mayoral candidate Robyn Urback - current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail Ben Spurr - City Hall Bureau Chief with the Toronto Star  

Our political panel looks at if the Premier can pivot. Does Jim Richards actually own a car?  GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Karen Gordon - principal with Gordon Strategy Giles Gherson - CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade 

Deb takes your calls. A look at new data on the occupations of people who die from opioid overdoses.  GUESTS: Dr. Shaleesa Ledlie - Senior Research Associate at the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network Daniel Tisch - President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Jim takes your calls. A friend of the show makes a surprising discovery about his family history.  GUESTS: William Pellerin - Partner at McMillan LLP, and co-leads the International Trade Group John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders 

He shares his story and takes your calls. What will Canada do about the trade war with the U.S.? GUESTS: Mike LeCoteur - CTV National News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Aiello - CTV National News Correspondent covering the Premiers’ Meeting in Charlottetown, PEI

  A look at how the city handles large events moving forward. Why is Greek mythology so popular right now? GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken  Dr. Thomas Roach - Professor of History, Literature, and the Arts at Bryant University - which is in Rhode Island

Jim fills in for Deb and takes your calls. The top takeaways from the 2026 World Cup.  GUESTS: Jack Hauen - Ontario politics reporter for The Trillium David Booth - Driving dot c-a’s Motor Mouth Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic 

The President revisits his claim of election fraud. Are you going to the movies more often these days? GUESTS: Lucas Meyer - Former journalist and current director of media insights at Enterprise Canada David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken&nb...

When will conditions go back to normal? Deb hosts a panel after a bombshell resignation in Ontario politics. GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Er...