The Deb Hutton Show

Mark Towhey digs into Canada’s mysterious drop in public‑school enrolment—fewer kids in Grade 1 than Grade 12—and explores whether families are shifting to private schools, homeschooling, or simply having fewer children. He also tackles Ontario’s debate over shortening teachers’ college. On “Stupid of the Day” he  highlights the province’s stagn...

Mark Towhey dives into everything from quirky city‑life observations and pop‑culture talk to a deeper look at the realities of low‑paid security‑guard work, before shifting into calls about Canada’s naval future. Professor and military expert Christian Leuprecht, joins to unpack Donald Trump’s newly announced “Trump‑class” battleships and what modern navies—including...

Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutton and opened with guest tech expert Carmi Levy, who broke down the viral Waymo‑crash confusion and then discussedand explained the Pentagon’s push toward quantum navigation. Listeners then jumped in with their most disappointing tech purchases—from useless walkie‑talkies to tablets that never found a purpose—mixed with a spirited side‑debate about r...

Mark Towhey is in for Deb and Jim today and he kicked off the show with a mix of fun personal observations—from great subway drivers and multilingual Toronto moments to rants about watch repair, Pilates confusion, and the menace of oatmeal‑raisin cookies—before diving into listener calls about the realities of becoming a school bus driver. The highlight of the hour was a conversation w...

What caused it? Plus – Hot Mic Moments with Jim   GUESTS: Daniel Bernhard - CEO for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jim has complete coverage. Plus – The Best Music Stories of 2025   GUESTS: Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist

The political picture ahead of the midterms Plus – Jim’s thinking about the legacy of Rob Reiner   GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman 

    Are you satisfied with his answer?   GUEST: Diana Martin - Senior Director, Clinical Integration and Partnerships at Kids Help Phone  

The OPP unveils a major car theft bust Plus – Talking to the protesters who caroled outside Doug Ford’s house   GUESTS: Daniel Tate - Executive Director at IntegrityTO Detective Inspector Scott Wade with the OPP Bruno Dobrusin with the York South Weston Tenant Union

The Premier wraps up a big year Plus – Why a delegation of Canadians was denied entry to the West Bank   GUESTS: Doug Ford – Ontario Premier Adam Zivo – National Post columnist  

Weighing in on plans for Niagara Falls. Plus – The top baby names for 2025   GUESTS: Stephen Crawford - MPP for Oakville and Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Deb gets answers from one of our legal experts. Plus – Ontario is not planning to sell US alcohol.   GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group

Deb speaks with an investigative reporter Plus – Should vacant homes house low-income families?   GUESTS: Kelly Bennett - freelance investigative journalist  

Is this the right move? Plus – What one former Ontario premier thinks about the impact of Trump   GUESTS: Sara Lefton - Chief Development Officer, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Bob Rae - Former Premier of Ontario and former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations

Were you also doing childcare while working from home? GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

  Deb hosts a panel Plus – What a US commentator thinks about the Canadian healthcare system   GUESTS: Jamie Ellerton - Founding Partner at Conaptus and Advisor to Political and Business Leaders Isha Chaudhuri - former provincial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster Group  

What new numbers say about his chances. Plus – Police say serial killer responsible for murders of 3 women in Toronto in 1980s and ’90s   GUESTS: Shachi Kurl - President of the Angus Reid Institute Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective  

Deb doesn’t have a problem with this. Plus - Helping kids with their mental health over the holidays   GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group    

GUESTS: Ron Butler - Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Inc. John MooreRoger Ashby Jessica Smith - CTV Weather Special ReporterListener Mina - her mom made an incredible donation for the Christmas Wish

GUESTS: Steven Del Duca - Vaughan MayorGeorge Stroumboulopoulos

We take your calls Plus – Would you snitch on your neighbour?   GUEST: David Goodman - Owner and CEO at Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc.  

Are you satisfied with this outcome? Plus – Why an MPP’s Christmas card drew criticism from a former mayor   GUESTS: Matt Elliott - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief Bobbi-Ann Brady - MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk  

Why you might be paying more this holiday season Plus – The latest on talks between Air Transat and the pilots’ union   GUESTS: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger  Rights.ca Terah McKinnon - Senior Communications Advisor at NSLC

Are you carrying something on you for self-protection? Plus - Toronto is introducing fare capping for TTC riders in 2026   GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor - Ward 6 - York Centre  

Deb gets insight from a friend of the show who was there Plus – Are Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry doing a ‘soft launch’?   GUESTS: Bob Richardson - Newstalk 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes