The Jim Richards Show

Jim has a tough conversation about the spread of Measles in Ontario Plus – Should Pierre Poilievre have done an interview with Joe Rogan? GUEST: Carmi Levy – tech expert

Why one caller says Jim shouldn’t even have a bus pass Plus – Will Stolarz be back for the Leafs in Game 2?   GUESTS: Mike - Jim’s brother who is a priest Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Dr. Samantha Bureau - Assistant Executive Director, Senior Director of International Research - Concussion Legacy Found...

Jim wants to know what Pierre Poilievre should do if he wants to win in the next federal election?  Guests:  Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of "Free For All Fridays" Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working as the White House, Host of podcast “Just Ask The Question!”

Jim takes the temperature after today’s big head to head in Washington Plus – Could Leafs goalie Stolarz be back for Game 2?   GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Flavio Volpe - President - Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet

We’re all scratching our heads at this one. Plus – Where can you get the best freebies? GUESTS: Ann Elisabeth Samson - co-chair of  Ontario Place for All Alistair Hepburn - Executive Director at ACTRA Canada

Will Toronto make it past the second round of the playoffs? Plus – Who needs a political timeout right now? GUEST: Gord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster   

Would you miss the birth of your child if work was important enough? Plus – Why are some people mad about King Charles’ upcoming throne speech?   GUEST: Drew Dilkens - Windsor Mayor

Does the colour of your car impact the re-sale value? Plus – is Donald Trump going to kill the international film industry? GUEST: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

Jim tries to answer the question once and for all.   Plus – How different is your life from 100 days ago? GUESTS: Stephen Carter - Campaign Strategist and co-host of The Strategists Podcast Dr. Mitch - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

Is the rightward turn for young voters a moment or a movement? Plus – What are some words that are seriously overused?   GUESTS: Lori Williams - Associate Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Economics Justice and Policy Studies Mount Royal University Dana Cotnareanu - Spokesperson for C.I.V.I.X

Jim breaks down all of the drama between provincial and federal parties Plus – the latest from the Hockey Canada trial   GUEST: Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

Could they blow ANOTHER series lead? Plus – at what age are kids the worst? GUESTS: Darren Christopher - director of the BIG on Bloor Festival Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet

What we can lean from one of the weirdest elections in Canadian history Plus – checking in with a veteran broadcaster out west in Alberta about how Danielle Smith is reacting GUESTS:    Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster  Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Mike Kakuk - Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Wind...

Our callers are divided today on if the Conservative Leader should stay on Plus – the Bloc declares a truce……for now   GUESTS: Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University David Adams - President and CEO of Global automakers of Canada

On Election Day, Jim takes your calls about why democracy is so important right now Plus – members of the Filipino community react to the Vancouver attack   GUEST: Sam East - host at 99.9 Virgin Radio

We hear from someone who was on the scene, and also from a lawyer Plus - What is a common thing you’ve never done? GUESTS: Sheldon Nipshank - witness of the Vancouver attack Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com John Wright - veteran pollster  

How often does a door-knocker for a party actually make a difference? Plus – Sidewalk Etiquette 101 GUESTS: Scott Reid - political analyst and commentator for CTV News, and Newstalk 1010 Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs

Jim takes your calls. Plus – Why are Canadian combat vets being offered MAID? GUESTS: Steve Lloyd - host at TSN 1200 Ottawa Mark Meincke – host of the trauma-recovery podcast Operation Tango Romeo

What are the big lessons of the 2025 election for the federal parties? Plus – how often do you let food go bad in the fridge? GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data    Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross &...

Jim thinks its time to break a few eggs. Plus – what possible election upsets could we see? GUEST: John Wright - veteran pollster

Jim talks to political lifers about how much height plays a role in earning your vote Plus – when was the last time you picked up a book? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs

Jim needs to get to the bottom of it and takes your calls. Plus – Inside the battle to save war memorials at Hudson’s Bay stores GUESTS: Patrick Shea – lawyer Moira Welsh - staff reporter at the Toronto Star

Are any attacks from Poilievre sticking? Plus – one of the nicest guys in radio does a road rage test. GUESTS: David Shelnutt- The Biking Lawyer Carmi Levy – tech expert

Jim thinks Marner, Matthews and the rest of the team could go all the way and has begun drawing up Parade plans. Callers check in to see if he’s okay. Plus – why were these cops playing bingo? GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective

What happened that night that caused the post-debate scrums to be cancelled? We hear from someone who was there. Plus – we check in on our Undecided Voters panel GUESTS: Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in Montreal