The Deb Hutton Show

Deb talks with the Solicitor General about today’s major announcement Plus – Deb has some thoughts about a couple of violent incidents that have impacted her   GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario

Deb chats with a writer who weighs in on what could happen next. Plus – What are your favourite roadside attractions in Ontario?   GUESTS: John Ivison - Political journalist, author of  The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns  and  Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.

An expert who worked for decades on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship weighs in. Plus – The Mayor has strong words for how the snow cleanup was handled this winter.   GUESTS: Julian Karaguesian - Department of Economics at McGill Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter  

The Conservative leader chats with Deb about the Prime Minister’s assets and blind trust. Plus – What does he want to see when it comes to immigration?   GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - federal Conservative leader Joe Wild - President at Wild Governance Solutions, retired after 30 years as a senior executive with the federal public service and formerly was the Assistant Secretary for M...

Calls are divided, after a teenage boy dies in a crash. Plus – A federal report warns of a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools   GUEST: Deborah Lyons - Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

Did social media play a role? Plus – Do you still read books?   GUESTS: Betsy Powell - reporter with the crime, courts and justice team at the Toronto Star Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network

Donald Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia if no deal is reached Plus – What delivery services do you use and are they worth it?   GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former journalist and news anchor Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College

How worried should Canadians be? Plus – Do these concertgoers deserve a refund?   GUEST: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jim talks to one writer who says a return to the 90’s might not be a bad thing. Plus – How often do you haggle, and does it work for you?   GUESTS: Justin Ling - independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star Tania Lee - President of the Frontier Duty Free Association and owner of the Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop

Jim’s worried about a creepy notification some users might get soon Plus – What should happen to school trustees who spend carelessly? GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

Rent? Car payments? Jim takes your calls. Plus – Who should pay for green retrofits for apartments? Tenants or landlords? GUESTS: Emmanuelle Toussaint - president and CEO of the Quebec Mining Association Stacey Semple - ACORN tenant leader

Why Canada might follow America’s lead on this unpopular policy Plus – Who killed the Jersey Milk bar?   GUEST: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.ca Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”  

Jim takes a look at how hard it is for young people to find employment right now. Plus – Inside the shocking rise of homelessness in Toronto   GUEST: Keith Hambly - CEO of Fred Victor

Jim finally gets to the bottom of this mystery. Plus – Why an unexpected group is now in charge of enforcing Toronto’s ‘bubble zones’ for protests.   GUESTS: Marc Lee - CCPA Senior Economist Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital, host of the podcast VetLife with Dr. Cliff  James Pasternak - Councillor for York Centre

Jim looks at if these kinds of businesses are a good investment. Plus – What’s the fastest you’ve ever made it to your airport gate?   GUEST:    Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph

Jim looks at the current police staffing shortages and takes your calls. Plus – Did chores teach you to do things later in life?

Jim breaks down the new deal and what it means for your wallet. Plus – Would you contribute to a divorce registry?   GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics

Jim has some thoughts about what happened outside an MPs house. Plus – How to actually be cool, based on science.   GUEST: Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jim Richards fills in. How much did he spend on grapes the other day? You’ll be surprised! Plus – What’s it like being a crisis navigator?   GUEST: Deb Hutton - host of the Deb Hutton Show

Jim takes some powerful calls about the impact of drinking and driving. Plus – How a thief used a sale terminal machine to give himself a $2000 tip   GUEST: Jon Woodward - Correspondent with the W5 Investigative Unit

What’s the best way to rat-proof your home? Plus – Will new nutrition labels change how you shop?   GUESTS: Brad Gates - Gates Wildlife Control

Jim tries to settle a debate once and for all. Plus – Hey politicians, if you say you want to bring back trades, you can’t have it both ways.

Jim is wondering where we stand, after Carney drops the Digital Services Tax. Plus – Who are the top 3 Prime Ministers of all time? GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data

Jim reboots a favourite segment with a new twist. Plus – What Canada Day means to newcomers. GUESTS: John Wright - veteran pollster Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP 

  Breaking down his legacy as the exec who brought a championship to Toronto Plus – Do you want Jim to sing our national anthem? GUESTS: Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes