Kvetch & Release

Fred Francis, Hilda MacDonald, & Rukshini Goulin join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Should the names of MPs & Senators who wittingly helped the efforts of foreign states to interfere in Canadian politics be released? Do we honour those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom enough? Halifax and its wish list to get more people downtown, BUT...parking not included...

Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what could make downtown Windsor great.

Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch join Richard Crouse on Newstalk 1010's The Rundown to discuss: Ontario children’s hospital halts tonsil, adenoid surgeries after 2 deaths Interest rate in Canada cut by quarter of percentage point: BoC Canada issues travel advisory for Italy and says to 'exercise a high degree of caution' TTC Board chair says riders should have 'Plan B' as strike deadline looms 3...

Mousetrap owner and organizer Murad Erzinclioglu joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss this weekend's upcoming Mousetrap pop-up artist bazaar at the Dominion House.

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the pharmacare bill crafted by the Liberals and the NDP heading to the Senate after clearing the House, what comes next, & what to expect regarding medications.

Mortgage Specialist Ron Bondy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to inform Canadians up for mortgage renewal about the costs and benefits of fixed and variable mortgages.

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie and Windsor Ward 9 councillor Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss whether Windsor-Essex's SafePoint CTS (consumption and treatment site) should reopen following two monthly opioid alerts, why there is a delay in reopening, what the community needs, and what the province's role is.

Windsor ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie, Amherstburg councillor Molly Allaire, & Windsor Star managing editor Craig Pearson join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: 15 opioid-related overdoses spurs Windsor-Essex public health alert Ottawa won't say if alleged foreign-conspiring MPs will be publicly revealed Are Canadians getting more hesitant on purchasing EVs? NDP want grocery store stap...

CEO Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation Tal Czudner joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how events in Windsor & Detroit affect tunnel crossings, post-COVID traffic recovery, and how a potential CBSA strike or work slowdown would affect tunnel operations.

Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the use of AI in the film industry and more broadly, what it means for creatives, & where he sees the industry in five years.

Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss new fencing installed at Sandpoint Beach following two drownings and what will be done to improve the beach.

Kristen Siapas and Paul Synnott join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Do you support the City of Windsor removing cash payment from parking metres? Do you support the former Windsor Arena being made available for housing development? Do you support restaurants charging a fee to share meals? Do you support Ontario high school students needing to pass a financial literacy assessment to graduate...

Jon Liedtke, Chris MacLeod, & Brian Yeomans join Dan MacDonald on the AM800 CKLW Roundtable to discuss: ESPLANADE: Proposed Windsor City Hall Square ice rink project $6 million over budget The state of downtown Windsor, safety, crime, homelessness, & social services Alcohol sales coming to Ontario corner stores by September

Enterprise Canada VP Stephen Murdoch and Jon Liedtke join guest host Richard Crouse on The Rundown to discuss Ontario third party election advertising, new DUI laws, mandatory tipping?, excess profit tax for grocers, food inflation, Canada's new dental plan, & MORE!   

Montreal emergency medicine specialist Dr. Mitch Shulman joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss BORG drinking, excessive drinking, combining energy drinks, and how all are a risk to your health.

Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to analyze Ontario's new new DUI legislation which allows charges be downgraded to offences Highway Traffic Act offenses instead of the Criminal Code.

Paul Synnott (Daily Bungle), Mayor Sherry Bondy (Town of Essex), & Darcie Renaud (former Windsor council candidate) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor ranking fifth in Canada for home mortgage repayment, do police on streets make you feel safer, can we trust AI companies, & the Loblaw's boycott.

Enterprise Canada VP Stephen Murdoch and Jon Liedtke join Jim Richards on The Rundown to discuss an incident of antisemitism that occurred when Jon Liedtke posted an image to social media of him wearing a hat that said “Fuck Hamas”. The panel also discusses the Montreal pro-Palestine/anti-Israel encampment and MORE!

The Roundtable discusses the recent Aurora Borealis display, how to help downtown Windsor, whether we can have political discussions respectfully, & more!

National Post columnist Adam Zivo is featured on this episode of Kvetch with Jon Liedtke to discuss his trip to Israel to learn about the October 7th Hamas massacre as well as speak with people affected by it directly.

Windsor Eats' co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a new Japanese street-food truck and his upcoming events in May.

Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County executive director & Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a Globe and Mail article he was quoted in titled, "As immigration debate heats up, Windsor’s refugees find warm welcome".

Lawyer and reporter Caryma S'ad joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what she's seen at Toronto's anti-Israel and pro-Palestine encampments.