Kvetch & Release

National Post columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his latest column, " What gay Israelis think about anti-Israel protests ".

Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024 Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, what he's learning in Calgary, and what he's learned he wants to bring back home.

Windsor Ward 10 City Councillor Jim Morrison, & Tracey Ramsey join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Average employee wage now almost $35 in Canada What's the worst intersection in Windsor Essex? Will free alcohol and snacks make air travel better or worse? Do you return your grocery cart?

Tech expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss online streaming services now must pay for Canadian news, content, audit finds Canadian agencies fall short on fighting cybercrime, & researchers create AI headphones that let you hear a single person in noisy crowds

Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the new $500 billion climate adaptation fund (Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation stream) that allows municipalities to apply up to $1 million for shovel ready projects & up to $70,000 for feasibility studies.

Founder and director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, Adam Zivo, joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his latest National Post column, "Tales of a safe-supply child soldier" , which focuses on a 17-year old former drug dealer who was involved a Vancouver gang that trafficked diverted government-funded “safer supply” drugs & the impacts of that on his life.

Fred Francis, Hilda MacDonald, & Rukshini Goulin join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Should the names of MPs & Senators who wittingly helped the efforts of foreign states to interfere in Canadian politics be released? Do we honour those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom enough? Halifax and its wish list to get more people downtown, BUT...parking not included...

Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what could make downtown Windsor great.

Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch join Richard Crouse on Newstalk 1010's The Rundown to discuss: Ontario children’s hospital halts tonsil, adenoid surgeries after 2 deaths Interest rate in Canada cut by quarter of percentage point: BoC Canada issues travel advisory for Italy and says to 'exercise a high degree of caution' TTC Board chair says riders should have 'Plan B' as strike deadline looms 3...

Mousetrap owner and organizer Murad Erzinclioglu joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss this weekend's upcoming Mousetrap pop-up artist bazaar at the Dominion House.

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the pharmacare bill crafted by the Liberals and the NDP heading to the Senate after clearing the House, what comes next, & what to expect regarding medications.

Mortgage Specialist Ron Bondy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to inform Canadians up for mortgage renewal about the costs and benefits of fixed and variable mortgages.

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie and Windsor Ward 9 councillor Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss whether Windsor-Essex's SafePoint CTS (consumption and treatment site) should reopen following two monthly opioid alerts, why there is a delay in reopening, what the community needs, and what the province's role is.

Windsor ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie, Amherstburg councillor Molly Allaire, & Windsor Star managing editor Craig Pearson join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: 15 opioid-related overdoses spurs Windsor-Essex public health alert Ottawa won't say if alleged foreign-conspiring MPs will be publicly revealed Are Canadians getting more hesitant on purchasing EVs? NDP want grocery store stap...

CEO Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation Tal Czudner joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how events in Windsor & Detroit affect tunnel crossings, post-COVID traffic recovery, and how a potential CBSA strike or work slowdown would affect tunnel operations.

Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the use of AI in the film industry and more broadly, what it means for creatives, & where he sees the industry in five years.

Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss new fencing installed at Sandpoint Beach following two drownings and what will be done to improve the beach.

Kristen Siapas and Paul Synnott join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Do you support the City of Windsor removing cash payment from parking metres? Do you support the former Windsor Arena being made available for housing development? Do you support restaurants charging a fee to share meals? Do you support Ontario high school students needing to pass a financial literacy assessment to graduate...

Jon Liedtke, Chris MacLeod, & Brian Yeomans join Dan MacDonald on the AM800 CKLW Roundtable to discuss: ESPLANADE: Proposed Windsor City Hall Square ice rink project $6 million over budget The state of downtown Windsor, safety, crime, homelessness, & social services Alcohol sales coming to Ontario corner stores by September

Enterprise Canada VP Stephen Murdoch and Jon Liedtke join guest host Richard Crouse on The Rundown to discuss Ontario third party election advertising, new DUI laws, mandatory tipping?, excess profit tax for grocers, food inflation, Canada's new dental plan, & MORE!   

Montreal emergency medicine specialist Dr. Mitch Shulman joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss BORG drinking, excessive drinking, combining energy drinks, and how all are a risk to your health.

Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to analyze Ontario's new new DUI legislation which allows charges be downgraded to offences Highway Traffic Act offenses instead of the Criminal Code.

Paul Synnott (Daily Bungle), Mayor Sherry Bondy (Town of Essex), & Darcie Renaud (former Windsor council candidate) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor ranking fifth in Canada for home mortgage repayment, do police on streets make you feel safer, can we trust AI companies, & the Loblaw's boycott.