Kvetch & Release

AM800 CKLW's Jon Liedtke is joined by Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice to talk about the 20th anniversary of the Canadian cult classic Kenny vs. Spenny, their North American tour, & have some laughs along the way.

Anishinaabe journalist, documentarian, and award-winning writer Ryan McMahon joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss CTV W5’s Thunder Bay 4-part documentary about Thunder Bay Police, the history of racism in Thunder Bay, and the failings and the injustices of its social systems and institutions.

President of Atwater Brewery Katy McBrady joins AM800 CKLW's Jon Liedtke to discuss how the Detroit brewery had an AI create their latest IPA recipe.

Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, joined AM800 CKLW’s The Morning Drive to speak with Jon Liedtke and Lisa Williams about Prime Minister Trudeau and Canada’s premiers upcoming meeting on healthcare. AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Tom Mulcair about the PM & premiers healthcare meeting - KVETCH

Premier Ford recently said he spoke to a hospital executive who said Ontario’s healthcare system is only comparable to North Korea and Cuba, so I asked him whether his plans to expand access to private clinics will go far enough… Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks Premier Ford if health changes are enough (VIDEO)

Pierre Poilievre joined AM800 CKLW’s The Shift to speak with Jon Liedtke about bail reform in Canada following an OPP officer killing. AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Pierre Poilievre on bail reform following OPP killing - KVETCH

Jason Kander joined Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to talk about his experiences in the military and politics, battles with PTSD and depression, & his new book, Invisible Storm, which is an intimate look at life after politics and military service while dealing with mental health issues. Jason is an Afghan veteran who attained the rank of captain as an intelligence officer in the Army National Guar...

At the $5-billion Stellantis / LG Energy Solutions Windsor EV Battery Plant announcement, Jon Liedtke asked Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford about EV Rebates. Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks PM Trudeau and Premier Ford about EV Rebates (VIDEO) - KVETCH

Jon Liedtke joined the Morning Drive on AM800 CKLW to discuss his time at the Ambassador Bridge Blockade as one of the only members of the local media livestreaming the protest against COVID mandates for all to see, attaining well over 50,000 viewers over a three day period.

Justin Trudeau sits down with Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor, the upcoming 2015 election, cannabis, electoral reform, single sports betting, and other topics. Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, want to replace Stephen Harper as Prime Minister. He believes that under his leadership the Liberal Party will escape from their relegated third-party status and regain not only their ba...

Tom Mulcair knows what he wants, and what he wants is Canada. Mulcair, leader of the federal New Democratic Party, has been traveling the country attempting to cast his party as the only one fit to govern the land come 2015, the year of the next federal election. The Urbanite had a chance to sit down for an exclusive interview with Mulcair over a pint of Guinness at the Kilt and Fiddle.  The Urban...

Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath is hoping to bring a new youth employment program to the legislative table. UWindsor Lance: NDP Horwath says she can cure youth unemployment (VIDEO) - KVETCH (jonliedtke.ca)