The Deb Hutton Show

Deb looks at Ontario's decision to tighten eligibility rules. Is changing your mind in politics a good thing?  GUESTS: Michael Parsa – Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, MPP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond HillJake Fuss – Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser InstituteJohn Fraser – Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party

Reports suggest Canada's chief trade negotiator warned American officials that new tariffs could derail progress at a critical moment. Ontario cabinet minister calls for sweeping ban on AI-generated deepfakes and impersonations GUESTS: Gitane De Silva – Executive Director, Peter Lougheed School of Politics, University of AlbertaDr. Isaac Bogoch – Infectious disease expertMohit Rajans &...

Can You Moderate Your Drinking? Jim has some thoughts about recent comments from Brad Pitt, who has resumed drinking after years of sobriety. GUESTS:Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar – Addiction experts, co-founders of The Freedom Model and the Baldwin Research Institute

What we need to be focusing on for a possible deal with the States.  Can the Blue Jays turn the season around?  GUESTS: Barry Appleton - international trade lawyer Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field 

Are you cool enough to carry a man purse?  Are US cars disappearing?  GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Petrina Gentile - automotive journalist with the Globe and Mail

Mark takes your calls.  Should Mark Carney follow Britain's plan to get people hanging out more?  GUESTS: Jesse Rogerson - Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System Justin Ling - staff columnist for the Star and an investigative journalist based in Montreal

What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever forgotten? We hear from the steel industry about Mark Carney's tariff plan.  GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for Canada Michel Juneau Katsuya - former Asia-Pacific chief at CSIS   

Jim Richards explores Toronto's growing coyote problem with wildlife expert Dennis Murray, following reports of attacks in Markham and even a coyote pup found inside a Toronto home. Next, Conservative MP Mike Lake discusses calls to reform Canada's public alert system after the tragic disappearance and death of a Calgary boy. Later, Trucker Sal compares his experiences crossing the border via the...

Jim Richards kicks off the hour with a classic Jim Rant, sharing his thoughts on who should be listening to the show and why. Then, lawyer Gavin Tighe joins the program to discuss a proposal from Ontario mayors that would allow some people struggling with severe addiction to be compelled into treatment, sparking debate over public safety, individual rights, and mental health care. Later, Peter Ath...

  Deb Hutton opens the phones to debate whether government money would be better spent on policing and public safety rather than grants and funding programs, following federal support for the Taste of the Danforth. Listeners then tackle a common family dilemma: Should parents charge their adult children rent while they're living at home? Later, the conversation turns to technology and navigat...

Deb Hutton opens the hour with commentary on the debate over fairness and inclusion in women's sports, sparked by comments from WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Then, immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann discusses the federal government's decision to restore health-care coverage for refugees and what it means for newcomers to Canada. Later, crime specialist Mark Mendelson breaks down recent developments...

  Deb Hutton speaks with Danielle Ripossati, a School Parent Council President, about practical ways parents can become more involved in their children's education and strengthen school communities. Listeners then share how they're participating in their kids' schools, from volunteering and fundraising to staying engaged with teachers and administrators. Later, Nathan Downer previews CTV News...

  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