Kvetch & Release

American politician and commentator Joe Walsh joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the State of US Politics. As the U.S. presidential election year heats up, the political climate is more divisive than ever. Former Congressman Joe Walsh recently shared his thoughts on the current state of American politics, the global implications of U.S. leadership, and the potential for new political movem...

Adam Zivo (Centre for Responsible Drug Policy) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the latest seizures of hydromorphone, and he addresses an error he made and the criticism he has received. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Guest Host Jon Liedtke is joined by Flavio Volpe, APMA president, to discuss Chinese EV maker BYD's plan to enter the Canadian market and what it means for the domestic automobile industry. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor West Conservative Party of Canada riding association president Al Teshuba joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a new billboard his organization put up near the Gordie Howe International Bridge thanking former Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his efforts securing the bridge. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Councillors Renaldo Agostino & Angelo Marignani, & Luciana Rosu-Sieza join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024 Summer Olympics, should Windsor buy Walkerville's Low-Martin House?, activating city streets, & federal funding for municipal anti-renoviction bylaws. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor Jewish Federation secretary Miriam Goldstein-Cedroni joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the second annual PRIDE SHABBAT at the Windsor Jewish Community Centre, an official event of Windsor Pride Fest, and how the event is inclusive and open to all members of the community. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his National Post column that shows data from two Ontario police departments confirming that seizures of hydromorphone have increase 1,000 per cent or more since “safer supply” programs became widely available. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Filmmaker and director Gavin Booth joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his new murder mystery series DREAMCRUSHER & how viewers can win $100,000 if they solve the murder! This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie, Peter Hrastovec, & Syx Langeman join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss calling 311 on neighbours, Windsor's housing crisis, the importance of local charities, and the state of politics. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor's Symbol of Friendship Display which honours & recognizes Windsor's official twin cities around the world. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Reporter and lawyer Caryma S'ad joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how she and her videographers are harassed and assaulted at public protests. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Tecumseh councillor Alicia Higgison, Ryan Richardson, & Vanessa Shields joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor's vacant home tax, Canada's most burgled cities and Windsor coming in at 13, speeding, & what's we're watching this summer. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Marc Saltzman, Host of Tech Talk on AM800 CKLW Sundays 5-6pm,  joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how to enhance your data privacy amidst data breaches. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his appointment as a new Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Deputy Government House Leader in the Ontario legislature. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Amherstburg deputy mayor Chris Gibb, Steven Wilder, & Shane Potvin join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss data breaches & privacy, Transit Windsor growing pains, EV market slowdowns, & the 2024 Summer Olympics. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Canadian Israeli professional Hockey Coach and Mental Health Coach Michael Mazeika joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a Hezbollah rocket attack in a northern Israeli Druze village, Majdal Shams, which killed at least 12 children who were playing soccer.

Greg Lemay & Darcie Renaud join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss disparaging comments made by Republican Vice President nominee J.D. Vance about "childless cat ladies" and if government crackdowns on grocers will lower prices. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

APMA President Flavio Volpe joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the national security risks posed by Chinese-made electric vehicles. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

MPP Jess Dixon (Kitchener South—Hespeler) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor Police stating that 45 per cent of 2023 reported assaults were related to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and to provide an update on the Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Violence subcommittee that she is leading. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss USA President Biden not seeking reelection, what it means for the race, and what cross-border politics could be like under a President Trump or President Harris. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

CTV News tech expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the outcome of the CrowdStrike outage, why it happened, and how to ensure it doesn't happen again. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

IDF Captain (reserves) Moshe Lavi joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his advocacy for the release of his brother-in-law Omri Miran - who was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in Israel on October 7, 2023, by Hamas terrorists - as well as for the release of all hostages. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Liberal strategist Andrew Perez joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss leadership politics in Canada and the U.S., given recent unprecedented events south of the border leading to Joe Biden's sudden decision to back out of the 2024 presidential race, and whether the Liberal Party of Canada should drop PM Trudeau as leader. This interview  aired  on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor West MP Brian Masse & Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Ojibway National Urban Park, the state of politics in Canada, and Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.