The Jim Richards Show

Jim talks to one group who thinks we need them. The Complaints Department returns.  GUESTS: Sebastien Higgins - Director, Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Engagement with Friends of Canadian Media Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Gord Stellick - Canadian Sports B...

A look at Brad Bradford's campaign and his strategy.  Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable, ensure future supplies   GUESTS: Gord Perks - former city councillor Bob Richardson - Newstalk 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Scott Reid - CTV Po...

Was it a dealbreaker?  What is your ultimate ‘Driving 101’? GUEST: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto  

Are Mamdani-style politics shaping Toronto's race? The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the Week GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor, Former TTC Chair and Political Commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and Former TTC Vice Chair Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and Political Advisor to Prime Ministers, Premiers and Political Leaders

Have you ever faked a compliment to keep the peace? Vladdy speaks ahead of the Jays' final series GUESTS: Moshe Lander - Professor of Economics, Concordia University Matt Cauz - Host at TSN 1050 

Jim has some thoughts. Do you have dishwasher arguments with your partner?  GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist

What is the likelihood this could happen? Do you want the TTC to extend to Mississauga?  GUESTS: Jeff Casello - Professor of Transportation Planning and Engineering at University of Waterloo Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada  

Time for another installment of the Munici-Pals! The Complaints Department breaks down the things Jim missed.  GUESTS: Gord Perks - former city councillor Patrick Harris - Former John Tory Campaign Manager, now with Rubicon Strategy Carmi Levy - tech expert

Jim takes your calls. And he dives in to the Gen Z iced coffee controversy. GUESTS: Jeremie Charron - National Correspondent, CTV News Andrew - Elevator Fixer and Industry Expert

Jim talks with a former NHL great about staying healthy The return of The Complaints Department  GUEST: Trevor Linden - former Vancouver Canucks captain and hockey legend

Why is this event a big deal for Ontario politicians? Advice for campaigns ahead of the municipal election GUESTS: Tim Hudak - husband of Deb Hutton Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster GroupBlue Knox - Former Communications Director to ex-mayor John Tory, now a Campaign StrategistDavid Lepofksy - Disability rights advocate. He is a retired la...

What does our panel think? Are you more comfortable buying a used car from a lot or online from Facebook Marketplace? GUESTS: Scott Reid -  CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Tasha Kheiriddin  -  Political commentator   David Clement - Policy Director - Consumer Choice Center 

Jim talks with the mayor and president of the synagogue where the shooting happened. Does Jim know if these bands have any original members?  GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto Reporter Neil Ellis - Mayor of Belleville John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Norm Weddum - president of Sons of Jacob Synagogue 

Jim weighs in on what he thinks the sentencing should have been. Introducing The Complaints Department GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice ChairRob Davis - former city councillor and founder of Rob Davis and Associates

Jim takes your calls. How often are you reading 'between the lines'?  GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin - Political commentator  

Jim weighs in on some surprising statistics. The Buffalo Bills get ready for their first home opener at the new stadium.  GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detectiveSean Leathong- Reporter with CTV Toronto 

“Ban that man from the league”: What one columnist thinks about a CFL player who had a 'life altering' injury.  GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Allan Woods - staff reporter with the Toronto StarBruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist 

Jim assembles the Munici-Pals for an impromptu panel. Are you okay with Ford’s ‘endorsement’ of Chow?  GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Lee Fairclough - MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore and Critic for Hospitals, Mental Health, Addictions and Homeless...

He shares a weird and wonderful story. The Good, Bad and Ugly regarding Canada’s possible “associate member” status with the European Union GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Research Associate at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Was there a clear winner? Does Toronto have the 'worst dating scene' in the world?  GUESTS: Gord Perks - former city councillor Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant  David Pierce - Vice President of Government Relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Brandon Kokoski - entrepreneur

Is this ad offensive? Do Canadian drivers really drive that differently? GUEST: Rick Campanelli - author of TEMPTED: My Story

Jim gets answers. Which famous Toronto place have you not been to?  GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto  Mohit Rajans -  AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca Jasmine Peardon - event organizer  

Which sign that used to belong to a semi-iconic Toronto business did he get? Remembering the legacy of George Chuvalo.  GUESTS: Steve Simmons - Toronto Sun sports columnist Matthew Holmes - Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy 

What can we make of recent polling? A sleep doctor looks at the NFL's recent trip to Australia and its impact on players  GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Chris Glover - Ontario NDP MPP for Spadina—Fort York Dr. Jeff Daiter - physician specializing in sleep...

How the world has changed since the terrorist attacks. The meaning of the day for veterans  GUESTS: Scott Maxwell - Executive director of Wounded Warriors  Jen Kirsch - Dating and Relationship Expert