The Jim Richards Show

- Jim saw a video where Kevin O’Leary talks about not buying coffee to save money. Is Kevin O’Leary missing the point, that young people today feel like there’s an insurmountable difficulty to actually make any money?  - Toronto pub changes its name from Genius back to Idiot. Atef Girgis - pub owner, explains why he dumbed the place down - City of Vaughan launches an Automated Speed Enforcement pr...

- American Airlines Will Now Shame People Who Try to Jump the Gate Boarding Line  - How a Racist Joke About Puerto Rico at a Trump Rally Could Impact the Election with Fernando Tormos-Aponte - sociology professor at the University of Pittsburgh who specializes in Puerto Rican political mobilization - Do you believe in ghosts?

- Jim learns harsh truths about proper chicken preparation and enjoyment - Calls on Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell interview with Deb - he says it’s really just a “few bad apples” when it comes to officers that the union protects - Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman, gives his thoughts on next w...

- Reacting to Poilievre’s announcement today with guest Jim Dunn -  Professor at McMaster University and Director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative - A report found Toronto councillors deserved a big pay hike. Here’s what the mayor and city manager did next. Ben Spurr joins to discuss

- Followup - Durham’s deputy police chief admits to speeding  with Toronto Star reporter Brendan Kennedy - Washington Post and LA Times not endorsing candidate for President. Guest Ken Paulson - director of the Free Speech Center at the College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University - Is Poilievre’s plan to eliminate GST on home sales under $1 million a good plan? We take...

Why are people making a big deal out of this?  School field trip to mosque rankles some people Does this guy have a point? Or is it the case where if you go to the store, you follow their rules? https://www.tiktok.com/@absolutegeniux/video/7262043318161280288  

GUEST: Moshe Lander - senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University What does our economist think about today’s announcement regarding international students and medical schools?  GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective  High-ranking Ont. police officer allegedly sped through a school zone, says report, but details are still murky UEST: Tony Brueski...

- Prime Minister Trudeau announces massive cuts to Canada's immigration targets - A deputy police chief was allegedly speeding but wasn't ticketed, Toronto Star reporter Brendan Kennedy expands on the story

- Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones joins the show to discuss New pre-fall economic statement announcement: expansion of fertility services  - Homeowners who regularly rent on Airbnb and other sites must pay 13% tax on property value when they sell, recent tax ruling finds. Bob Aaron, real estate lawyer, breaks it down for us - What’s your rule for hosting dinners when people have different die...

Jim recaps Deb's interview with Doug Ford Laura Dean - Partner at Aird Berlis, Municipal and Land Use Planning Lawyer discusses the challenges of being a municipality Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays gives Jim the latest from Ottawa

David Shellnut - The Biking lawyer gives his take on Doug Ford's latest comments on bike lanes Dr. Dominik Nowak - OMA President answers Jim's question about new approaches to getting a family doctor Bryan Paterson - Mayor of Kingston comments on Ford's response to Encampments

Plus we take your calls on hospital parking and clothe donations

Plus Jim speaks with former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Don Valley West candidate Rachel Chernos Lin

- Gary Sands - senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, explains their position - Your lawyer could be under investigation for sexual misconduct against clients. Why won’t Ontario’s law society tell you? Emma Jarratt - from the Toronto Star’s Investigative Journalism Bureau, helps break it down for us and we take your calls

- Jim rants, raves and takes your calls as to why drivers can't pull over for EMS vehicles in the GTA - Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Jim to break down a story about superhero movies making you a better person. We also explore Boys vs The Boys - What is the etiquette if you spill beer on someone? 

- Do you feel bad when you pay in cash? Jim has a story... - Crime scene investigator on cleaning up after someone passes away  - Charity influencers, are they exploitative or do they inspire other people to do good?

- Good Samaritan roofers repair senior with stiff person’s syndrome’s roof for free. Do you have a good news story like this roofer? - An update on the latest in the Middle East with Sean Foley - professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University and specializes in the history of the Middle East - Rob Cunningham - Senior Policy Analyst - Canadian Cancer Society, join Jim to expand on the st...

- GUEST: Michael Longfield - Executive Director at Cycle Toronto    Tom Korski from the Blacklock’s Reporter told Jerry he still gets cheques in the mail  - CALLS: Are you part of the 20% of people who have not signed up for direct deposit   Ontario Cannabis Store launches fake pop up store advertising cider with 'toxic pesticides' - to warn people against black market weed - CALLS: Fear-mongering...

Trudeau cabinet ministers not running for re-election, and the group of MPs asking the PM to step aside   - GUEST: Rachel Aiello - CTV News National Correspondent, Parliamentary Bureau   A shocking number of Canadians have stopped eating at restaurants – CALLS: Is this you?     

GUEST: Christian Leuprecht - national security expert and professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario Speaks North Korean troops for Russia’s war in Ukraine: what we know so far UEST: Scott Reid - CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin Chats Dissatisfied Liberal MPs plan to ask PM Trudeau t...

GUEST: Ward Elcock - former director of CSIS -  Chats Trudeau says he has list of Conservatives vulnerable to, or engaged in foreign interference GUEST: Jatinder Grewal - Sikhs for Justice  speaking on The latest on the ongoing standoff between India and Canada 

GUEST: Ward Elcock - former director of CSIS on India story  He speaks on Bill Blair and the tragic passing of Mike Bullard 

GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst talks Sex injuries! Who’s got them GUEST John Tory - CTV Political commentator and former mayor of Toronto chats about Ontario taking over bike lanes in Toronto  GUEST: Bob Richardson - Newstalk1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant joins to speak about Liberal MPs wanting Trudeau to resign 

POLITICS PANEL GUESTS: Bob Richardson - Newstalk1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data.   Do you want to win the middle seat lottery? 

GUEST: Moshe Lander - senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University chats about the rise in jobs in the past month  Andrew WIllis - business columnist at the Globe and Mail  talks affordability  Does your household have books?