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Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the Ontario government moving to restrict new bike lanes in municipalities if they require the removal of traffic lanes.

Ontario Convenience Stores Association chair & Midway Convenience owner Terry Yaldo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss whether Ontario's retail alcohol expansion is helping to revive the lagging convenience store sector which has been seeing large swaths of store closures, especially in rural areas. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

University of Windsor Political Science department head Lydia Miljan joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss whether it's time for Prime Minister Trudeau to step down following the latest polling showing Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives continuing to gain steam. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss recent polling that shows Ontarians want Premier Ford to do more about encampments and what more needs to be done locally to help tackle the growing issue. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss new provincial legislation which would require municipalities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes that remove vehicle lanes, with the stated purpose to reduce gridlock & ensure bike lanes don't negatively impact vehicle traffic. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Jon Liedtke joins the Jerry Agar Show for Party For Two and we discuss some of the big stories of the day, including former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney joining the Liberal Party as a special advisor, an analysis of the NDP and Jagmeet Singh ending the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the Liberal Party of Canada, the Bloc Québécois' and upcoming by-elections, and soc...

UWindsor political science department head Dr. Lydia Miljan joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what to make of the Liberals campaign director resigning and what it means amid election speculation.

Ward 9 city councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a cyclist being charged after a collision with a city vehicle for running a red light and why all road users need to follow the law and rules of the road. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss  why he’s calling on Ottawa to disclose all reports and studies on the safety and security of our community before allowing further classes of hazardous materials across the Ambassador Bridge, following approval by the State of Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDoT). MP Masse also discusses the status of Ojibway Nationa...

Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke to talk about new trends in food collaborations including Cinnamon Toast Crunch BACON, KD Mac & Cheese Chicken Sandwich, Sour Patch Kids Oreos, and Peeps Pepsi! This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Liberal strategist Andrew Perez joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the NDP ending the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the Liberals and whether its a smart move, election speculation, and what comes next. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

President of Friends of Ojibway Prairie Mike Fisher joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss if there are any concerns for Ojibway National Urban Park advancing with the NDP ending the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the Liberals, where things stand for Ojibway National Urban Park, & what comes next. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

UWindsor’s first woman Chancellor Dr. Haddad stepping down Spring 2025 University of Windsor's first woman Chancellor Dr. Mary Jo Haddad joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss her time as Chancellor, what she views as her accomplishments, and what comes next. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Green Day concert attendee Kristen Siapas & professional drone flyer & videographer Drew Hyttenrauch joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Green Day being rushed offstage from their Detroit performance due to a drone flying overhead. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Jeff Brownlee, VP Communications & Stakeholder Relations at the Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss alcohol retail expanding and how it marks the 'end of antiquated, prohibition-era rules' that prevented 7,500 convenience stores from retailing beverage alcohol.

Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the two year anniversary of Ontario launching online gambling and what the risks are to those with addiction issues. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

APMA president Flavio Volpe joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss forecasts suggesting Stellantis will build four vehicles at its Windsor, Ontario plant: a three-row Dodge SUV & two-row Chrysler crossover, the all-new and all-electric Dodge Charger & an eventual gas-powered Dodge Charger, & the Chrysler Pacifica & less-expensive trim variant, the Chrysler Grand Caravan (only a...

Windsor West Conservative Party of Canada riding association president Al Teshuba joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberal Party of Canada and why he thinks we need more conservative representation in Windsor Essex. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Patrice Surette, Goldmar Property Management owner, joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the cap for 2024 international study permits set at 360,000 study permits for the country, a 35-per-cent reduction from the previous year, & how that's affecting Windsor's rental market. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Dr. Derek Debicki (Researcher with Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a new brain imaging technique to detect “preserved consciousness” in apparent comatose patients following severe brain injury. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Democrats Abroad rallying support for Harris-Walz ticket with a star-studded ZOOM call to inspire voters to cast their ballots to stop former President Trump. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how Canada Geese dropping are creating issues at Sandpoint Beach and the different mitigation strategies to consider before a cull. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss China retaliating over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor city administration saving Canadian Geese from a death cull & what mitigation measures are being considered to stop out of control population growth that one councillor is calling dangerous and a biohazard. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the Town of Tecumseh receiving 15 million dollars from the province for housing related infrastructure and enable approximately 4059 homes to be serviced and provide a 41 percent increase in overall housing units. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW