The Jim Richards Show

Jim digs in to today's decision.  Are you embarrassed by what’s in your suitcase?   GUEST: Helen Long - CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada

What direction should Bradford and Chow take? Breaking down the Quebec election results.  GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Dan Delmar - Managing partner at the comms firm TNKR Media and contributor to CJAD 800 Montreal

Jim takes your calls. Should Toronto's mayoral candidates change their strategies now that Chris Alexander has dropped out?  GUESTS: Patrick Harris - Former John Tory Campaign Manager, now with Rubicon Strategy  Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University  

A Toronto Police officer has been charged with impaired driving. The Portland Trail Blazers fire their new announcer over social media. Should he have been fired over posts from 15 years ago? GUEST:Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective   

Quebec voters head to the polls today. Jim gets local reaction from Elias Mackos.  Karen confessions: will you admit you've been a Karen? Is it right to be annoyed if someone puts something in your garbage bins? GUEST:Elias Mackos - host of the ‘Elias Mackos Show’ on CJAD800 

Are any campaigns breaking through?  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the Week.  GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies

Jim looks at why a new survey is prompting conversations on air. Do you have Irritable Male Syndrome? GUESTS: Quito Maggi - President at Mainstreet Research Carolyn Parrish - candidate for Mississauga Mayor Stephen Thiele - Partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP Dr. Mitch Shulman   - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst 

Would you pay more? The Munici-Pals break down the latest in the mayoral race.  GUESTS: Gord Perks  - former city councillor Alex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview Strategy and former advisor to the Mayor of Toronto Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Jim takes your calls. Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response.  GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Research Associate at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Who is stepping down and how will it impact the Conservatives?  Do endorsements make a difference for you in politics?  GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies  Michael Fox - President and CEO of Indigenous and Community Engagement

What do they have to say about the team not making the playoffs? What are non-negotiables in terms of obligations in a friendship?  GUESTS: Robert Glasgow - partner at KPMG Canada in the Trade and Customs group  Matt Cauz - host at TSN 1050 David Visentin - Top real estate agent and co-host of HGTV's Love It or List It

The newest Toronto Maple Leaf says he doesn't listen to music.  What happened when Jim went to the washroom at Massey Hall?  GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steel Workers National Director Enid Slack - Director of the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance

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