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Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day’s events to keep you informed and entertained.

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Toronto tiny homes make a surprising return 18.12.2025 37:22

Jim talks to the founder. Plus – The Year in Toronto Sports   GUESTS: Ryan Donais - Founder of Tiny Tiny Homes Bruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist Jen Kirsch - dating expert

The Top Five Political Stories of 2025 18.12.2025 40:01

Jim hosts the return of The Draft Plus – How often are you supposed to wash a bra? GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies

What have you had stolen from your patio? 17.12.2025 36:57

Cats, chairs and even more. Plus - Jim’s thoughts on the Skate Canada story

A fake AI video of Billy Crystal after the death of Rob Reiner is causing concern. 17.12.2025 38:04

Why fake videos after major news events are spreading online. Plus – Wrapping paper vs. Gift bags.   GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

What are names that are disappearing? 16.12.2025 39:13

How many Bobs and Dorises are out there? Plus – Remembering Rob Reiner  

How do you help someone if they are struggling with serious addiction 16.12.2025 39:50

Jim talks to a youth addiction expert Plus – The Voice of the Maple Leafs joins the show   GUEST: Joe Bowen - The Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs Dr. Shawn Kelly - pediatrician and addiction specialist  

Reflecting on the horrific attack in Australia 15.12.2025 37:44

Jim talks to a broadcaster there Plus - Jim’s thoughts on Trump’s response to the killing of Rob Reiner   GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister Archie Arenson - Drive announcer at MIX FM in Australia  

Jim’s thoughts on funerals 15.12.2025 38:48

Why you should always go to one Plus - Should drivers have to be retested every few years?   GUEST: Kevin Donovan - Chief Investigative Reporter for the Toronto Star

Jim weighs in on Jerry’s interview with Glenn Beck 12.12.2025 37:33

Should the US commentator be weighing in on Canadian healthcare? Plus – Are these Christmas movies or not? GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field  

Are we on #MajorityWatch or is this a mirage? 12.12.2025 38:32

Jim weighs in on the floor crossing Plus - 33 weeks? Give me a break   GUEST: John Wright - veteran pollster and head of the polling firm Canada Pulse Insights     

Do airplane air circulation systems help or hurt when someone is farting on a plane? 11.12.2025 37:21

Jim gets to the bottom of a very important debate Plus – Are you in a Christmas Arm Race? GUESTS: Aurel Braun - professor of international relations and political science at U of T John Tory Jr. - aviation expert Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet

What kids song makes you lose your mind? 11.12.2025 38:21

From ‘Baby Shark’ to ‘Skinamarink’, Jim breaks down why they can annoy us so much Plus – Was this meet-cute actually creepy?

More friends of the station join Deb and Jim at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 10.12.2025 37:19

GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Melody Jackson - Executive Director of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affairs agencies

Jim and Deb speak with listeners and more special guests at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 10.12.2025 36:46

GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leadersGeorge Ruiter - trade show manager at Outset Media Jerry Agar 

Jim has zero sympathy for people who get ticketed in traffic blitzes 09.12.2025 37:13

We take your calls Plus – Sydney Sweeney responds to criticisms of that American Eagle ad   GUESTS: Monte McGregor - Criminal defence lawyer Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications 

How often do you wear a pair of socks twice? 09.12.2025 38:10

The surprising answer Plus - Have your parents told you something very relaxed about their health that terrified you?

What’s your least favourite Cargument to get in to? 08.12.2025 36:18

The most common arguments you get in to while driving Plus – Why FIFA gave that peace prize to Trump   GUESTS: Bruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist

Do you want a ‘Date Deposit’? 08.12.2025 38:32

Jim weighs in on a viral video Plus – Introducing Christmas Movie Madness   GUESTS: Barry Hertz - Deputy Arts Editor and Film Editor for The Globe and Mail

Who will Canada face in the World Cup? 05.12.2025 37:43

We now know more about the picture Plus - Do young people actually go to the movies anymore?   GUESTS: Gareth Wheeler - Canadian sports broadcaster Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

Netflix to acquire Warner Brothers 05.12.2025 37:00

How will this impact going to the movies? Plus - Jim talks about a clip he saw about online anger   GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Amber Dowling - writer and critic

Some things shouldn’t be written with ChatGPT 04.12.2025 37:19

Would you be annoyed if someone wrote you a wedding speech using AI? Plus – The debate around Canada selling trucks to ICE   GUEST: Lisa Raitt - Former federal cabinet minister  

The best promotional tie-in merch ever 04.12.2025 36:44

Jim takes your calls Plus - What can we do better to prevent food waste from grocery stores this holiday season?   GUEST: Megan Czerpak from Love Food Hate Waste

A hospital CEO says the online gambling industry not adequately protecting vulnerable 03.12.2025 37:19

Jim chats with him about the op-ed Plus – Residents still don’t know when they can go home after fire   GUEST: Bill Marra - president and CEO of Hotel-Dieu Grace in Windsor

Religion shouldn’t be exempted from hate speech law: Liberal minister 03.12.2025 38:05

Jim weighs in on the national debate Plus – The Bathroom Stages of Relationships   GUEST: MPP John Fraser - Ontario Liberal Party Critic for Education

Is Olivia Chow going for Mamdani-style politics? 02.12.2025 35:11

Is this the right strategy? Plus – Analysis of today’s Ontario Auditor General report   GUEST: Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman - president of the Ontario Medical Association  