Kvetch & Release

Just Cake Productions co-organizer Kristen Siapas joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the launch of the 2024 iteration of Jazz in the Parks and what residents can expect at upcoming shows. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Lawyer and journalist Caryma Sa'd joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss her trip to Ottawa on Canada Day to take in the celebrations and protests that brought so many people together from various walks of life and what she saw on the streets. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

National Post columnist Warren Kinsella joins AM800 CKLW's Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the court injunction granted to clear the pro-Palestine and anti-Israel encampment at the University of Toronto and what it means. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

MPP Jess Dixon (Kitchener South-Hespeler) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to MPP Jess Dixon (Kitchener South-Hespeler) to discuss co-leading a Queen’s Park Intimate Partner Violence justice subcommittee and what she hopes to achieve. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the future of transit in Windsor Essex and what is required for sustainable growth, including a proposed East End transit hub, the contract extension of Transit Windsor and Amherstburg, and the future of regional transit. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Jon Liedtke & Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards' The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Stephen Murdoch - July 3, 2024 join Newstalk 1010's Jim Richards on The Rundown to discuss: Immigrants consider leaving Canada over high housing prices (thestar.com) U of T encampment: encampment cleared | CTV News Trudeau no longer going to Calgary Stampede, as some Liberal MPs call for his resignation - The Globe and...

MP Brian Masse (Windsor West) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss a warning that scammers are impersonating the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Gabor Lukcas, President of the Air Passenger Rights Canada joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the deal reached between WestJet and its mechanics that ended the strike but explains that travel disruptions are still expected. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Adam Zivo, Founder and Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss his National Post column about how London Police Service now publicly admit hydromorphone pills seized increased 3,000% after safer supply expansion. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Andrew Perez, Principal at Perez Strategies and a strategist involved with the Liberal Party of Canada in different capacities for fifteen plus years joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss his belief that Prime Minister Trudeau should step aside for the sake of the party and its renewal.

Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth Professor of Political Science and International Affairs & Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former President Trump has immunity for official acts but not unofficial private acts and what it means for American demo...

Windsor International Film Festival executive director and chief programmer Vincent Georgie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the potential closure of Toronto's independent Revue Cinema, and to provide his WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS which include: A FAMILY AFFAIR BLACKBERRY THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE Double Feature: All Hail, Catherine O'Hara BEETLEJUICE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION This interview...

Rapper, artist, and entrepreneur Curtis Young joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his career, inspirations, interacting in the music industry as Dr. Dre's son, and his upcoming July 26 DNA Showcase happening at Turbo Entertainment Complex where he will be performing and scouting out new talent. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Canada Space Mining Corp. CEO Daniel Sax joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to provide an update on the International Space Station, including astronauts 'trapped' for 14 days, a new Canadarm, SpaceX building a new 'tug-boat' for the ISS, and space tourism. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Aaron Kall, Lee H. Hess Director of Debate at the University of Michigan joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to recap the first USA presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the lies told by Trump, the missteps of Biden, and what it means for American voters. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky, Greg Lemay, & Paul Synnott join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a potential LCBO strike, the USA Presidential debate, Canada's dental plan, and intimate partner violence. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a Toys "R" Us video - "The Origin of Toys "R" Us" - which was created using generative artificial intelligence and what it means that videos can now be created without any cameras, videographers, or even subjects.

Ward 1 City Councillor and executive director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor Essex Fred Francis, Essex County Warden and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, and executive director of the Downtown Mission Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin join AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss UWindsor board members “blindsided” by University Players closure, GECDSB heated meetings, affordable housing, & more! T...

Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch join Richard Crouse on Newstalk 1010's The Rundown to discuss: Who’s happier, homeowners or renters? Data says it’s complicated - National | Globalnews.ca Province seeks much smaller home for temporary Ontario Science Centre | Globalnews.ca Puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, but advocates say little will change | CTV News University of Waterloo turns to court to...

CTV crime specialist and former Toronto Police Service Detective Mark Mendelson joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how to protect yourself from carjacking and car-theft following reports that half of the arrests from Ontario's Carjacking Taskforce were out on bail and what that means for our criminal justice system. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Local theatre producer and arts entrepreneur Martin Ouellette joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his recent column in the Windsor Star about how much the City of Windsor spends on arts funding annually and why he believes year-round, day-to-day arts as a regular industry drives enough stability and economic activity in the city core to justify increased annual arts funding. This interview...

Kingsville Mayor Dennis Rogers, Amherstburg councillor Molly Allaire, & Kristen Siapas join AM800 CKLW's Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show's Wednesday Roundtable to discuss puppy mills now illegal in Ontario, if Windsor needs a river taxi, a possible early Ontario election, & buying a home with your friends to save money. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Canada's Minister of Health Mark Holland joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the new federal dental care plan, healthcare investments, using social media influencers to connect with constituents, & the Toronto Liberal by-election loss. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.

Luciana Rosu-Sieza, Murad Erzinclioglu, and Ryan Richardson join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss The Stanley Cup Game 7 Oilers loss, 2024 Fireworks Night, tariffs on Chinese EVs, West Nile Virus, and preserving our architectural history.

Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie, Essex Deputy Mayor Robbie Shepley, and co-producer of Just Cake Productions Kristen Siapas joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Canada's new national school food program, Windsor's home affordability, six-day work weeks, & Trump proposes green cards for graduates. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW.