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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Parents of missing teenager speak out 19.05.2026

Inside the search for the 14-year-old. How much is the province spending to stockpile US alcohol?   GUEST: Chris Lewis - CTV Public Safety Analyst and former commissioner of the OPP  

Was Deb ‘out of control’ when it came to snacks for her kid’s baseball team? 15.05.2026

Deb takes your calls. Long weekend recommendations for grilling and smoking.   GUESTS: Brooke Rea - Speech-Language Pathologist, Owner & Director of Childhood Apraxia & Speech Therapy Centre Ted Reader - Award-winning chef and author Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Why some Toronto councillors want the Billy Bishop airport plan to be a ballot issue 15.05.2026

Deb talks to one of the councillors. The Toronto Police Service Board requests an independent inspection into antisemitism concerns.   GUESTS: Shelley Carroll - Toronto Police Service Board Chair Josh Matlow - Councillor for Toronto-St Paul’s Emmanuelle Faubert - economist at the Montreal Economic Institute  

TTC days away from possible lockout as concerns grow over service disruptions during World Cup 14.05.2026

What’s going to happen? Should we still have outdoor education for kids?   GUESTS: Sumit Guleria - President of CUPE Local 2

What’s harder: running for party leader or running for Premier? 14.05.2026

Our panel sounds off. How to actually spot online misinformation.   GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto  Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario  Carmi Levy - tech expert Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

Are we giving up too much to AI and don’t care? 13.05.2026

Jim’s wondering if we’re seeing a major societal shift. Gas prices in Toronto likely to break record in coming weeks: analyst   GUESTS: Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network every day 1 - 3pm Dan McTeague - President of Canadians for Affordable Energy

Do you know the updated version of these words? 13.05.2026

Jim fills in for Deb and has some thoughts about words that have changed over the years. Jim marks 1000 days of sobriety. What did sobriety give you?   GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Alyssa Bach  -   Senior Associate at Shulman & Partners LLP

How Dunkin’ plans to conquer Canada 12.05.2026

Will you go? Doug Ford wants Toronto to host global defence bank   GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Bruce Winder - Retail analyst and author  

‘You good-lookin’ girl’: Vancouver Giants fined for scout’s comment during draft 12.05.2026

Did the team deserve the fine? What is the craziest thing you’ve seen in someone’s home while on the job?   GUEST: David Mastin - president of ETFO  

Third person in Ontario in isolation due to hantavirus is in Peel Region 11.05.2026

How worried should we be? Breaking down the latest inflation numbers: is this a major change for young people?   GUESTS: Don Beauchamp - Director of Utilization Operations at Enbridge Nik Nanos - Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expert

Liberal MP Erskine-Smith loses nomination battle for Ontario provincial byelection 11.05.2026

What happened over the weekend? Do you mind dogs in stores and restaurants? GUESTS: Gabor Lucaks - Air Passenger Rights David Coffey - Fraud detective with the Toronto Police Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Chief  

Who is Progress Toronto? And what do they want to see in the municipal election? 08.05.2026

Deb talks with their executive director about the upcoming city hall race. What do you want for Mother’s Day? GUESTS: Saman Tabasinejad - Executive Director of Progress Toronto Dan Riskin - Newstalk 1010 Science Expert Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Charges laid after shooting outside synagogue 08.05.2026

Deb wonders where we go from here. The impact of social media on youth mental health, including how it shapes self-image and emotional wellbeing.   GUESTS: Sara Lefton - Chief Development Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Richard Warnica - Senior Opinion Writer at the Toronto Star Dr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group &nb...

What does our panel think of the feud between Marit Stiles and Doug Ford? 07.05.2026

John Tory and Kathleen Wynne weigh in. When’s the last time you went out dancing? GUESTS: Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario  John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto Jessi Cruickshank - comedian and broadcaster

Another big weekend of events coming up. How will congestion be impacted? 07.05.2026

Deb gets answers. Is a two-year rent freeze absolutely ridiculous? Deb takes your calls.   GUESTS: Andrew Posluns - Chief Congestion Officer for the city of Toronto Dr. Margot Burnell - President of the CMA  

Is Mark Carney appealing to young men who felt alienated by Trudeau? 06.05.2026

Breaking down the latest numbers. Do you feel your age? GUESTS: David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data Tim Kocur - executive director of the Waterfront BIA

Amanda Galbraith fills in for Deb today 06.05.2026

Weighing in on John Moore’s interview with François-Philippe Champagne. Do we need a nation-wide social media ban for youth? GUESTS: Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert Supriya Dwivedi - Government relations consultant, former senior advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Deb’s story about being told about a gas leak - and what happened after 05.05.2026

Has this happened to you? Was Marit Stiles out of line here?   GUESTS: Jill Dunlop - Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board  

A man will serve 8 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed three kids. 05.05.2026

Is this a fair sentence? What should be the consequence of missing three council meetings in a row?   GUEST: Bob Reid - Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications

Mental Health Week kicks off with a look at a pressing issue for young people 04.05.2026

How can we best support our kids? What’s the worst thing you’ve ever spilled in your car?   GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease specialist

TTC Special Constables getting power to arrest drug users on transit 04.05.2026

Deb talks with Ontario’s Solicitor General. Do you want the Special Constables to have these powers? GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Ontario Solicitor General Dr. Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard - RN professor and research chair in aging at the Université de Moncton Patrick Lucciani - writer and book reviewer for The Hub and former executive director of the Donner Canadian Foundation

What is the worst age to parent? 01.05.2026

Jim takes your calls. What are the boundaries of downtown?   GUESTS: Avery Haines - Investigative Correspondent/Managing Editor of  W5’s Avery Haines Investigates Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken  

A surprise guest drops in to kick off the show 01.05.2026

Jim’s filling in for Deb all afternoon today. What is the driving thing you won’t do?   GUESTS: Jack Armstrong – Raptors broadcaster Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Cynthia Lloyst - Host with The Social

Our weekly panel with John Tory and Kathleen Wynne 30.04.2026

What do the former mayor and premier think about the education story? Gord Perks calls it a career in politics   GUESTS:    John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Derek Stevens - owner and CEO of Circa, the D, Golden Gate and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Gord Perks - City councillor for Parkdale-High Park

“Unfortunately, the courts have ruled this is freedom of expression”: Ontario’s Education Minister weighs in on union politics in the classroom 30.04.2026

Deb talks with Paul Calandra and takes your calls. Do we need cops coming in and immediately removing drug users on the TTC?   GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario education minister  

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