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Deb Hutton provides listeners with real talk that cuts through the noise for the early drive home. Her experience in politics and communications brings a fresh common sense perspective on the issues that matter.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Is Toronto's municipal election in for a shakeup?  10.07.2026

Deb talks with someone who's considering a surprising mayoral run. What did our critic think of the new Moana remake?  GUESTS: Chris Alexander - Former federal immigration minister and former Ajax-Pickering MP Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

One Toronto councillor wants to see nets back at basketball courts  10.07.2026

What should we do? What does senate reform look like to you?  GUESTS: Paul Ainslie - Councillor for Scarborough-Guildwood

Ontario's NDP leader joins the show  09.07.2026

How long has the RCMP's investigation into the Greenbelt scandal been going on for? Bots are writing inaccurate articles about operations at Pearson, airport warns.  GUESTS: Marit Stiles - leader of the Ontario NDP Carmi Levy - tech expert Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute 

Do we want Toronto to be a 'city that never sleeps'?  09.07.2026

Deb weighs in on possibly letting bars stay open til 6 AM. How worried should we be about a diarrhea-causing parasite in the U.S.? GUESTS: Patrice Dutil - Professor of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expert 

Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over. 08.07.2026

What happens next? How realistic is the TV show The Bear?  GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Corey Mintz - Winnipeg-based hospitality consultant, writer and the author of The Next Supper: The End of Restaurants As We Knew Them, And What Comes...

Deb refuses to use paper plates 08.07.2026

What’s the line you won’t cross when it comes to serving at a party? How much do you spend a week on coffee?  GUEST: Dennis Darby - President and CEO at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Are weddings too expensive to attend these days?  07.07.2026

Deb takes your calls. Kyle Lowry calls it a career.  GUESTS: Cathryn Naiker - Host of the Buckets & Tea NBA Show & The Pick Up WNBA Podcast Matti McLean - Toronto-based co-host of the “Think About Eurovision” podcast 

How close is the race between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford? 07.07.2026

Deb looks at the latest poll. Does Pierre Poilievre have a tone problem?  GUESTS: David Valentin - principal at Liaison StrategiesBrian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist 

Is the government overstepping when it comes to raising kids?  06.07.2026

Deb weighs in on some recent headlines. Is 'no comment' becoming a problem for politicians?  GUESTS: Karen Restoule - Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, host of the Breakthrough Nation Podcast  Matt Cauz - host at TSN 1050 Richard Shimooka - military expert and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Karen Gordon - Principal...

Do we need a coyote cull?  06.07.2026

Deb has some thoughts after a toddler was bitten in the face. What's going on with the water in Deb's neighbourhood?  GUEST: Constable Nick Gluckstein - spokesperson for Durham Regional Police 

Do we need to bring back dress codes?  03.07.2026

Deb thinks we might! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is here....right? GUESTS: Harrison Lowman - Managing editor of The Hub Natalie Migliore - National and Local News Reporter for NBC News Radio 710 WOR, The Voice of New York Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken 

Did we get our money's worth with the World Cup?  03.07.2026

Toronto wraps up its final World Cup game. Are Canada's taxes scaring away the biggest names in sports?  GUEST: Jay Goldberg - North American Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center, Toronto Sun columnist 

John Tory and Kathleen Wynne weigh in on the week in politics 02.07.2026

What do they think of kids following their footsteps and getting in to politics? Toronto gets ready to host Portugal vs Croatia at the World Cup.  GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Ana Bailao - CEO of Build Canada Homes Mario Mandarić - park manager at Father Kamber Croatian Park  

Why were protesters at Doug Ford's cottage?  02.07.2026

Deb is looking for answers. Are we being babies because of the heat?  GUEST: JP Hornick - President of OPSEU - Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Police disguised themselves as World Cup mascots for an undercover raid  30.06.2026

Inside the takedown and the investigation. Is Ontario under a heat dome?  GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective   Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist  Sean O’Reilly - President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada 

Auto insurance benefits are changing tomorrow 30.06.2026

What do you need to know? Where did we go wrong with fireworks?  GUESTS: Pam Derksen - IBAO presidentDave Snow - Associate professor in political science at the University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Chad Manson - Production/Technical Services Lead at Air Magic Special Effects

Is the UK designing a 'precrime' software like in Minority Report?  29.06.2026

Mark does a deep dive. What Does it Mean to be a Canadian Today?  GUESTS: Carmi Levy - tech expert   Pat Pellegrini - Vividata’s president and CEO 

Mark Towhey fills in for Jim and Deb  29.06.2026

Do you think Canada will look like it does today in 50 years? Do carmakers intentionally design ugly cars?  GUESTS: Lorraine Sommerfeld of driving.ca  Dr. Fen Hampson - Chancellor's Professor at Carleton University and President, World Refugee & Migration Council

Is franchising worth it?  26.06.2026

Mark gets some insight and takes your calls. What does our home improvement guy think about the plans for 24 Sussex? GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University  Frank Cohn - host of the Home Improvement Show - Saturdays at 9am on NEWSTALK 1010 Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

Mark Towhey fills in for Deb and Jim  26.06.2026

Do you think this 24 Sussex project will be successful? Why don’t Canadian police services select leaders the way the military does? GUESTS: Andrew Posluns - Chief congestion officer for the city of Toronto  Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective 

John Tory and Kathleen Wynne join Deb for our weekly panel 25.06.2026

What can be done about Doug Ford's call for an urgent discussion around police deaths? Who will the Leafs take in the NHL Draft?  GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Michel Juneau Katsuya - former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network every day 1 - 3pm

Pride Toronto seeks help to close $700K shortfall  25.06.2026

Deb's wondering how an organization can have this shortfall year after year. A Knicks fan stole a garbage can. Should she have been fired?  GUESTS: Kojo Modeste - Executive Director of Pride Toronto  Alejandra Bravo - Toronto City Councillor for Ward 9 - Davenport

Why is Ontario raising speed limits?  24.06.2026

Deb talks with the Transportation Minister about today's announcement. Will Canada and the US reach a CUSMA deal?  GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation Minister  Jim Diodati - Niagara Falls Mayor Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show

Are we paying too much for people to go to Toronto Island?  24.06.2026

Why Deb thinks we need to look at ferry fares. What Canada needs to do to advance in the World Cup.  GUESTS: Matt Cauz - Host at TSN 1050 John Tory - former mayor of Toronto CTV and CP24’s Jessica Smith CP24’s Phil Perkins

How much is this Church Street pedestrianization project going to cost us?  23.06.2026

Deb thinks it's too much. Is Ontario's new school attendance policy the right move? GUESTS: Nathan Downer - CTV News at 6 Anchor Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist Noah Shack - CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

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