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The Deb Hutton Show

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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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Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags 15.12.2025 27:03

Deb speaks with an investigative reporter Plus – Should vacant homes house low-income families?   GUESTS: Kelly Bennett - freelance investigative journalist  

Toronto police could be granted powers to seize e-bikes 15.12.2025 38:34

Is this the right move? Plus – What one former Ontario premier thinks about the impact of Trump   GUESTS: Sara Lefton - Chief Development Officer, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Bob Rae - Former Premier of Ontario and former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations

Toronto-area parents struggle to find before and after school care as more workers return to office 12.12.2025 29:35

Were you also doing childcare while working from home? GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

What do Conservatives think of this latest MP floor crossing? 12.12.2025 38:13

  Deb hosts a panel Plus – What a US commentator thinks about the Canadian healthcare system   GUESTS: Jamie Ellerton - Founding Partner at Conaptus and Advisor to Political and Business Leaders Isha Chaudhuri - former provincial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster Group  

Will Pierre Poilievre keep his job after the leadership review? 11.12.2025 35:28

What new numbers say about his chances. Plus – Police say serial killer responsible for murders of 3 women in Toronto in 1980s and ’90s   GUESTS: Shachi Kurl - President of the Angus Reid Institute Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective  

New US border rule could require 5 years of social media info 11.12.2025 37:12

Deb doesn’t have a problem with this. Plus - Helping kids with their mental health over the holidays   GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group    

As the snow comes down, Deb and Jim are joined by friends of the show at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 10.12.2025 28:11

GUESTS: Ron Butler - Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Inc. John MooreRoger Ashby Jessica Smith - CTV Weather Special ReporterListener Mina - her mom made an incredible donation for the Christmas Wish

Deb and Jim are on location at Boston Pizza Vaughan for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish! 10.12.2025 38:07

GUESTS: Steven Del Duca - Vaughan MayorGeorge Stroumboulopoulos

Deb learned something while taking a CPR course 09.12.2025 35:16

We take your calls Plus – Would you snitch on your neighbour?   GUEST: David Goodman - Owner and CEO at Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc.  

Woman sentenced to a year in jail in dog attack 09.12.2025 38:20

Are you satisfied with this outcome? Plus – Why an MPP’s Christmas card drew criticism from a former mayor   GUESTS: Matt Elliott - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief Bobbi-Ann Brady - MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk  

What is the going rate for babysitters these days? 08.12.2025 35:20

Why you might be paying more this holiday season Plus – The latest on talks between Air Transat and the pilots’ union   GUESTS: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger  Rights.ca Terah McKinnon - Senior Communications Advisor at NSLC

TTC employee and customer charged after allegedly stabbing each other at subway station 08.12.2025 39:17

Are you carrying something on you for self-protection? Plus - Toronto is introducing fare capping for TTC riders in 2026   GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor - Ward 6 - York Centre  

Canada’s FIFA World Cup opponents are finalized 05.12.2025 36:47

Deb gets insight from a friend of the show who was there Plus – Are Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry doing a ‘soft launch’?   GUESTS: Bob Richardson - Newstalk 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes  

Bars can host soccer fans, but bylaw officers will make sure it doesn’t include FIFA World Cup branding 05.12.2025 36:50

Why are bylaw officers enforcing for FIFA? Plus - How do you make the call on keeping kids home when they’re sick?   GUEST: John Wright - veteran pollster and head of the polling firm Canada Pulse Insights 

Doug Ford says Liberals want to teach kids “every wacko, left wing, radical thing" 04.12.2025 33:25

Do you like this tone? Plus - Do you buy that a couple has never had an argument?   GUEST: Karen Gordon - Gordon Strategies  

Should we be selling trucks to ICE? 04.12.2025 36:32

Deb takes your calls Plus - Are you team AMAPCEO or team Ontario?   GUEST: Bradley Chaplick – partner at LEVITT DI LELLA DUGGAN & CHAPLICK LLP

Olivia Chow proposes higher tax on people who buy luxury homes 03.12.2025 28:21

Is this the right move? Plus – How chaotic is your Spotify Wrapped? GUEST: Sandra Hawken - president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Foundation

Ontario to review learning, testing after ‘insufficient progress’ in EQAO results 03.12.2025 38:21

Deb takes your calls Plus - Are people satisfied with the GO Trains?   GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Adam Silvertown - founder of VetMeds.ca

Why is a new car cheaper in Canada than the US? 02.12.2025 35:25

Deb gets answers. Plus – Does your dog have your personality? GUESTS: Lorraine Sommerfeld - columnist at  driving.ca Neil Heatherington - CEO of Daily Bread food bank

Inside Ontario’s Auditor General report 02.12.2025 38:47

How is the province overseeing doctor billings? Plus – Deb weighs in on TCDSB Chair Markus de Dominico’s comments   GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau reporter

What you might not know about weight loss drugs like Ozempic 01.12.2025 36:27

How medication is changing how we eat Plus - Carney to shuffle cabinet after Guilbeault resignation   GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

Is investing becoming too much like gambling? 01.12.2025 39:08

Deb takes your calls Plus – What would make Toronto a better place to live?   GUEST: Shannon Lee Simmons - certified financial planner and author based in Toronto    

Where is actually cheap to buy a home now? 28.11.2025 36:37

Is there anywhere in the GTA this is possible? Plus – Who’s got a big sign? GUEST: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Who are the top political quitters? 28.11.2025 39:47

Jim Richards is in for Deb today Plus – Jim’s Black Friday advice   GUEST: Dan Delmar - Managing partner at the comms firm TNKR Media and contributor to CJAD 800 Montreal

N.S. announces it will sell all remaining U.S. alcohol, won’t order any more 27.11.2025 34:13

Should Ontario do the same thing? Plus – Christmas tree farmers get ready for the busiest time of year   GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer Shirley Brennan - Executive Director of Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario