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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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Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

Doug Ford says his personal attacks against Donald Trump ‘resonated around the world’ 27.08.2026

Our panel looks at the fallout from the fight between the Premier and Trump. Fan Expo turns 30.  GUESTS: Karen Gordon - principal with Gordon Strategy  Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications Andrew Moyes - Vice President at FAN EXPO HQ Anthony...

'Lake America'? Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 27.08.2026

Amanda Galbraith fills in for Deb. Are parents being too intense about kids' sports equipment? GUESTS: Reynolds Mastin - president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Media Producers Association Dan Kelly - President and CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

What is the opposition supposed to do right now? 26.08.2026

A look at how the various parties are responding to the trade war. Losing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in two days.  GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Michael Terner - Manager of Hospital Data Management at The Canadian Institute for Health Information Marla Ward - Supervisor of Wildlife Care at the Toronto Zoo Taya Cook - Executive Vice Pres...

Should our mayoral candidates weigh in on Trump?  26.08.2026

Amanda Galbraith fills in for Deb and takes your calls. Why a video about a woman running is prompting strong reactions on social media.  GUESTS: Tony Keller - columnist for The Globe and Mail Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert

What should Canada rename?  25.08.2026

As Donald Trump threatens give Lake Ontario a new name, Mark Towhey takes your calls. Mr. Ford goes to Washington. GUESTS: Simon Gaudreault - Chief Economist and VP of Research at the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses Robert Sawyer - Hugo and Nebula and Polaris-award winning science fiction author 

BREAKING: Dolly Parton dead at 80  25.08.2026

A look back at her life and massive legacy. Do Canadians ride the train anymore?  GUESTS: Abigail Bimman - correspondent with CTV National News Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken Tristin Hopper - columnist and reporter at the National Post

Inside Doug Ford's war of words with Donald Trump  24.08.2026

Is this the right strategy? Conservative MP wants to see the 'full details' of proposed trade deal  GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for Canada Shuvaloy Majumdar - MP for Calgary Heritage and Conservative Shadow Minister for Canada-US Relations Flavio Volpe - President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and a member of the Advisory Commit...

Amanda Galbraith fills in for Deb  24.08.2026

Doug Ford and Donald Trump exchange insults as trade war heats up. Where does Canada stand in terms of oil and energy? GUESTS: Mike LeCouteur - Senior Political Correspondent with CTV News  Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Peter MacKay - Former Foreign Affairs Minister 

Here is how the TTC will respond to one of the busiest weekends of the summer  21.08.2026

We talk with the city's Chief Congestion Officer Do you agree with Mark that cannabis addiction is a real thing? GUESTS: Andrew Posluns - City of Toronto Chief Congestion Officer Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Mark Towhey fills in for Deb and Jim  21.08.2026

Will Mark Carney get a deal with the US? Who is running in the Toronto municipal election?  GUESTS: CTV’s Jeremie CharronChristian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s UniversitySiobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Reporter

A wild week in the municipal election  20.08.2026

Deb looks at the surprise candidate announcements. The delicate art of designing a mascot.  GUESTS: Alex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview Strategy and former advisor to the Mayor of Toronto Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Rick Wilson - Alberta's Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Tony Chapma...

Is US alcohol coming back to Canadian shelves?  20.08.2026

Deb looks at the state of negotiations. Who is buying $11 non-alcoholic beverages?  GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter

Some of the wildest untold stories from Parliament.  19.08.2026

Deb talks with someone who has seen it all. BREAKING: Toronto councillor Paula Fletcher is retiring GUESTS: Charlie Feldman - author of Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Parliamentary Past. He was also the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group  Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Flavio Volpe - President of...

Will Carney get a deal?  19.08.2026

Complete team coverage of trade negotiations with the US.A man was acquitted due to cannabis psychosis. How common is this?  GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister and member of Mark Carney’s Canada-U.S. advisory council David Polansky - Toronto-based writer and contributor at The Hub Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer  

Is Caitlin Clark the most important player in all of sports?  18.08.2026

The WNBA superstar arrives in Toronto. The first debate of the mayoral race is announced.  GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Steve Simmons - Toronto Sun sports columnist

Is Nate Erskine Smith really about to run for council? 18.08.2026

Deb weighs in on a report. Carney speaks with Trump, calls trade negotiations ‘very intense and delicate’ .  GUESTS: David Mastin - ETFO President Mike LeCouteur - Senior Political Correspondent with CTV News  

Pierre Poilievre faces internal leadership questions  17.08.2026

What will the Conservative leader do? Do you want kids at weddings?  GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show, Monday-Thursday noon till 2 PM on the iHeart Radio Network.  Marianne Meed Ward - Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors and Mayor of Burlington  

Why are so many people going to the bathroom on the side of the road?  17.08.2026

Deb's been seeing some weird things out there. Mike Layton eyes return to Toronto city council.  GUESTS: Mike Layton - former representative for University-Rosedale Kerry Bowman - Bioethicist at the University of Toronto 

How should TMU tackle a 'deeply polarized campus environment'?  14.08.2026

Breaking down the findings of a new report. Ontario cabinet minister calls for ‘all-out ban on AI deepfakes and impersonations’  GUESTS: Kristin Rushowy - Senior Writer with the Toronto Star Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Stephen Crawford - Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken ...

Doug Ford wins major court battle on bike lanes  14.08.2026

Do you agree with the decision? Should Mark Carney be going on vacation in Italy?  GUESTS: David Shellnutt - The Biking LawyerDoug Downey - Ontario Attorney General 

A boy spent roughly $2,000 of his family's emergency savings on Roblox gift cards  13.08.2026

Who is responsible here, the retailer or the parents? How a former homicide cop used to trail suspects undetected.  GUESTS: Mark Mendelson – Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and Former Homicide DetectiveDr. Zain Chagla – Infectious Disease Physician, St. Joseph's Health System, Hamilton

Why people living in Canada illegally will no longer qualify for provincial social assistance 13.08.2026

Deb looks at Ontario's decision to tighten eligibility rules. Is changing your mind in politics a good thing?  GUESTS: Michael Parsa – Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, MPP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond HillJake Fuss – Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser InstituteJohn Fraser – Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party

Potential trade deal with the United States?  12.08.2026

Reports suggest Canada's chief trade negotiator warned American officials that new tariffs could derail progress at a critical moment. Ontario cabinet minister calls for sweeping ban on AI-generated deepfakes and impersonations GUESTS: Gitane De Silva – Executive Director, Peter Lougheed School of Politics, University of AlbertaDr. Isaac Bogoch – Infectious disease expertMohit Rajans &...

Jim fills in for Deb all afternoon  12.08.2026

Can You Moderate Your Drinking? Jim has some thoughts about recent comments from Brad Pitt, who has resumed drinking after years of sobriety. GUESTS:Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar – Addiction experts, co-founders of The Freedom Model and the Baldwin Research Institute

Is Canada missing out on the I.P. Boom?  11.08.2026

What we need to be focusing on for a possible deal with the States.  Can the Blue Jays turn the season around?  GUESTS: Barry Appleton - international trade lawyer Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field 

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