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The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) President Karen Littlewood joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024-2025 school year and why she thinks Premier Ford's government continues to gamble with the future of our students and the broader education system. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Polaris Dawn Is the most ambitious - and risky - private spaceflight yet Neuralink says it may have fixed its brain implant problem FCC fines telecoms operator $1 million for transmitting Biden deepfake This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Former GOP congressman Joe Walsh joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024 USA Presidential Election and why former President Donald Trump must be stopped. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Erin Roy (District President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what parents and guardians need to know about BACK TO SCHOOL! This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Steve Erwin (Director, Public Affairs & Communications Windsor Regional Hospital), David Cassidy (Former president UNIFOR444), & Alicia Higgison (Ward 1 councillor, Town of Tecumseh) join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: Labour Day weekend plans Should the NDP take Poilievre's bait and force an election? What should be done to address homelessness? Windsor police use automated licence...

Jon Liedtke joins Newstalk 1010's Jerry Agar on Party for Two to discuss: Mississauga parents fear for their children's lives if another flood hits during the school year   Etobicoke variety store caught selling booze before new rules kick in: AGCO   Windsor police use automated licence plate recognition to recover stolen vehicle Essex poised to become pickleball capital of Canada Windsor police l...

PowerPlay.com's Head of Content Larry Fisher joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss who Canadians are betting on to win the U.S. presidency, betting on swing states, & how single sport and event betting changed the industry. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor Jewish Federation and Community Centre executive director Marion Zeller joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a recent series of over 100 bomb threats targeted at Canadian Jewish institutions and what needs to be done to ensure our multicultural community doesn’t unravel amid tension and strife. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

The Line columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke to discuss how Ukraine has flipped the script with its incursion into Russian territory, why Ukraine still needs allied support, & what might come next. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the Ontario government’s new policies protecting agricultural land amid energy expansion and why it is necessary for our growing province. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin, MediaSmarts' Director of Research, joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss mounting concerns around youth device & social media usage & what parents and guardians should know. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Drew Hyttenrauch of Hytt Films joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the first-person drone video he produced of the SEARS demolition and the art of drone videography. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss beer, cider, wine, & mixed alcoholic drinks expanding to convenience stores on Sept. 5 and how he thinks the public will respond. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

APMA President Flavio Volpe joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Canada imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25% surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum imports to protect Canadian workers and the domestic automotive industry. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Ottawa limiting the temporary foreign worker program after mounting criticism of abuse that the government has acknowledged. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Podcast producer at Go Tell Someone Podcasts Ryan Richardson joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Saturday Night Live celebrating 50 years, the new podcast he's launching that explores all facets of SNL, and the impact of SNL. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Phog Lounge owner Tom Lucier and Windsor Eats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Phog Lounge's downtown location closing its doors after Boxing Day 2024, before moving to Erie Street next to Windsor Eats and Craft Heads. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

University of Ottawa's chair of Ukrainian studies Dominique Arel joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a Russian attack of 100 missiles and 100 drones barrage shortly after Ukrainian Independence Day. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

EnergiMedia publisher and CEO Markham Hislop joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss why Ontario should care about Alberta energy production, the oil and gas sector, and how the energy transition will affect us all. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Ottawa’s intention to transform the old Canada Post distribution facility at 4910 Tecumseh Road East into housing as part of their latest prescription for the national housing crisis. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW

APMA Canada president Flavio Volpe joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the political debate between Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre regarding the EV sector and tariffs on Chinese EV imports to protect the domestic automotive industry, Poilievre’s EV proposal, the threat posed by Chinese automakers that benefit from massive subsidies & lower production costs, and the importance of un...

Jon Liedtke joins Newstalk 1010's Jerry Agar on Party for Two to discuss: Will a cabinet shuffle help the sinking Liberal Party of Canada ship? Marineland ordered to pay $85k after 3 bears kept in cramped quarters for months CBSA to use facial recognition app for people facing deportation Reflections on border changes since September 11, 2001 This  aired on NEWSTALK 1010

Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor’s growth, focusing on automotive investments, community development, housing affordability, and youth retention, highlighting the need for balanced infrastructure improvements, more housing and transportation options, and better job opportunities to make Windsor attractive for young families. This interview aired...

David Moscrop joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the state of politics in Canada and the USA amid an upcoming USA presidential election, and upcoming federal and Ontario elections at home. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss: US Presidential Election following President Joe Biden dropping out and VP Kamala Harris now leading the Democratic ticket for President with Minnesota Governor Tim Walls as her running mate for Vice President. Canada-US Relations and the importance of cross-border relationships, particularly with Minnesota, and the impact of...