The Jim Richards Show

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

Our House of Comments panel weighs in. Rick Campanelli talks about his new book.  GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies Rick Campanelli - former Much Music VJ and author of Tempted: My Story 

Jim shares his thoughts. Do you agree with the advice of ‘don’t call your kids talented’? GUEST: Brian Callahan - host of Openline at VOCM in Newfoundland 

Where do Bradford, Alexander, and Chow stand at this point in the race? What do you secretly judge people for? GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights  Matthew Holmes - Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Chris Swonger - President & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Jim has some thoughts. What’s an expensive thing you saw someone buy but will never use? GUESTS: James Blanchard - Former American Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca

The Mayor says city facing ‘moment of emboldened antisemitism’ as police details plans for Jewish holidays. Why you shouldn't post pictures of your kid with identifying information on social media.  GUEST: Charles Burton - former diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing

Jim takes your calls. Have you heard of 'hat-gate'?  GUEST: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University 

Jim takes your calls. The Munici-Pals wrap up another week in the Toronto election.  GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair

A look at how the decision was reached. Will upcoming counter-tariffs on U.S. products hurt Canadians less than the last time ? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Monte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyer Jeff Casello - Professor of Transportation Planning and Engineering at the University of Waterloo Bruce   Arthur - Toronto Star columnist 

Our panel weighs in. Does your relationship have 'chore-play'?  GUESTS: Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign StrategistErin Morrison - Vice President of Texture CommunicationsMohit Rajans - Tech & Media ConsultantDr. Laurie Betito - Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexual Therapist and Host of the "Passion with D...

Jim asks an expert. What was in your lunchbox growing up?  GUESTS: Rob Kuhn - Severe Weather Meteorologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders 

We have full team coverage as the severe weather touches down. Jim hears from listeners all afternoon.  GUESTS: Rob Kuhn - Severe Weather Meteorologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Dianne Saxe - City Councillor for University-Rosedale Jim Stanford - Economist at the Centre for Future Work