The Jim Richards Show

Why ‘call your mom’ might not be such an easy thing to do Plus – What are the best movies ever filmed in Toronto? GUEST: Richard Crouse – host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Why our callers say they don’t feel too old Plus – we’ve got a new Pope!   GUESTS: Mike McGourty - Jim’s brother and also a priest Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University

Jim has a tough conversation about the spread of Measles in Ontario Plus – Should Pierre Poilievre have done an interview with Joe Rogan? GUEST: Carmi Levy – tech expert

Why one caller says Jim shouldn’t even have a bus pass Plus – Will Stolarz be back for the Leafs in Game 2?   GUESTS: Mike - Jim’s brother who is a priest Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Dr. Samantha Bureau - Assistant Executive Director, Senior Director of International Research - Concussion Legacy Found...

Jim wants to know what Pierre Poilievre should do if he wants to win in the next federal election?  Guests:  Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of "Free For All Fridays" Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working as the White House, Host of podcast “Just Ask The Question!”

Jim takes the temperature after today’s big head to head in Washington Plus – Could Leafs goalie Stolarz be back for Game 2?   GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Flavio Volpe - President - Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet

We’re all scratching our heads at this one. Plus – Where can you get the best freebies? GUESTS: Ann Elisabeth Samson - co-chair of  Ontario Place for All Alistair Hepburn - Executive Director at ACTRA Canada

Will Toronto make it past the second round of the playoffs? Plus – Who needs a political timeout right now? GUEST: Gord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster   

Would you miss the birth of your child if work was important enough? Plus – Why are some people mad about King Charles’ upcoming throne speech?   GUEST: Drew Dilkens - Windsor Mayor

Does the colour of your car impact the re-sale value? Plus – is Donald Trump going to kill the international film industry? GUEST: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

Jim tries to answer the question once and for all.   Plus – How different is your life from 100 days ago? GUESTS: Stephen Carter - Campaign Strategist and co-host of The Strategists Podcast Dr. Mitch - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

Is the rightward turn for young voters a moment or a movement? Plus – What are some words that are seriously overused?   GUESTS: Lori Williams - Associate Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Economics Justice and Policy Studies Mount Royal University Dana Cotnareanu - Spokesperson for C.I.V.I.X

Jim breaks down all of the drama between provincial and federal parties Plus – the latest from the Hockey Canada trial   GUEST: Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

Could they blow ANOTHER series lead? Plus – at what age are kids the worst? GUESTS: Darren Christopher - director of the BIG on Bloor Festival Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet

What we can lean from one of the weirdest elections in Canadian history Plus – checking in with a veteran broadcaster out west in Alberta about how Danielle Smith is reacting GUESTS:    Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster  Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Mike Kakuk - Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Wind...

Our callers are divided today on if the Conservative Leader should stay on Plus – the Bloc declares a truce……for now   GUESTS: Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University David Adams - President and CEO of Global automakers of Canada

On Election Day, Jim takes your calls about why democracy is so important right now Plus – members of the Filipino community react to the Vancouver attack   GUEST: Sam East - host at 99.9 Virgin Radio

We hear from someone who was on the scene, and also from a lawyer Plus - What is a common thing you’ve never done? GUESTS: Sheldon Nipshank - witness of the Vancouver attack Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com John Wright - veteran pollster  

How often does a door-knocker for a party actually make a difference? Plus – Sidewalk Etiquette 101 GUESTS: Scott Reid - political analyst and commentator for CTV News, and Newstalk 1010 Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs

Jim takes your calls. Plus – Why are Canadian combat vets being offered MAID? GUESTS: Steve Lloyd - host at TSN 1200 Ottawa Mark Meincke – host of the trauma-recovery podcast Operation Tango Romeo

What are the big lessons of the 2025 election for the federal parties? Plus – how often do you let food go bad in the fridge? GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data    Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross &...

Jim thinks its time to break a few eggs. Plus – what possible election upsets could we see? GUEST: John Wright - veteran pollster

Jim talks to political lifers about how much height plays a role in earning your vote Plus – when was the last time you picked up a book? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs

Jim needs to get to the bottom of it and takes your calls. Plus – Inside the battle to save war memorials at Hudson’s Bay stores GUESTS: Patrick Shea – lawyer Moira Welsh - staff reporter at the Toronto Star

Are any attacks from Poilievre sticking? Plus – one of the nicest guys in radio does a road rage test. GUESTS: David Shelnutt- The Biking Lawyer Carmi Levy – tech expert