The Jim Richards Show

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jeff Hershberg joins us to talk about the Bernardo Jail Transfer, and responds to Doug Ford saying correctional service commissioner should 'step down or be fired' after Bernardo jail transfer. Events begin Tuesday to mark two year anniversary of 'Our London Family' tragedy. Selma Tobah from the Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia joins us to tell us about some of the e...

Richards has issues, with the PGA/LIV Golf Merge and David Johnston. Reshmi Nair and Mark Mendelson square off on the Rundown On the Deep Dive, David Phillips talks about the crispy air we are getting.

Do we need road signs warning us of smartphone zomibes? Should there be a law against distracted walking? An influencer jumped into their alligator exhibit to make a video! This and other wild stories on Slow News Day with producer Tony.

A conversation about hate towards LGBTQ and how the Conservatives campaign against them. We are joined by Barry Adam; Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of Windsor Brandon Graziano, Award Winning Broadcaster; with 11 years experience, most recent was at a Kitchener News Station; Currently a student studying Community Social Service At Guelph Humber. Has struggled...

Jim Richards starts the show ranting with some issues. On the Rundown, Mike Kakuk and Laura Babcock join the show to discuss the big stories of the day. The Deep Dive into the decision to transfer killer Paul Bernard to medium security prison with Boris Bytenski - NEWSTALK Tonight Chief Legal Analyst  

Richard Shimooka is a Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and joins the show to talk about Ukraine’s counter offensive. Suspects arrested in near-deadly Kennedy Station stabbing between 12 and 15 years old. Should the parents be held accountable? We ask Criminal Defense Lawyer Monte MacGregor. Immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann talks about the one-click citizenship o...

·         What does the average wedding cost in Canada? Jessica Moorhouse - Money Expert, Speaker & Host of the More Money Podcast tells us. ·         Do You Believe in Magic? Imran Ahmed aka Captain Ron - Founder of Great Pods, tells us about some of the podcasts he is reviewing this week. ·         What should Anthony Bass do now?  Laura Babcock  of POWERGROUP Communications and Host of the...

·         Facebook and Instagram are about to start blocking news for random Canadians. Here’s what it will look like if you’re targeted. We talk to Law and Technology professor Daniel Tsai. ·         Community-Based Research Centre, Egale Canada, The Enchanté Network, and 2 Spirits in Motion Society are collaborating on this ground-breaking national project that will look into the current state o...

·         Richard Crouse hosts the show tonight and tells us about some of his recent travels and what he has been up to. ·         What will you remember about David Suzuki? On the Rundown, Andrew Pinsent and producer Tony are the panelists for discussions on some of the bigger stories of the day.  

Richard Crouse is in for Jim Richards Musician, writer and broadcaster Bill King joins the show to talk about his article in FYI Music News as he pays homage to Tina and Celine. Time for a history lesson with Craig Baird and Canadian History Ehx. Learn about how Ontario got its name. David Cooper Ruins the Show… yes, even when Richard Crouse is hosting, David manages to bring his antics here. And...

Richard Crouse is in for Jim Richards – and we start this hour by talking to Law and Technology professor Daniel Tsai about paid verification on social media. So Richard has been travelling and is doing the show Jet Lagged. He has asked for medical advice from Dr. Mitch Schulman. Tragically Hip fans will get Hip to this podcast about the Tragically Hip. We are joined by the host JD. What did we le...

Richard Crouse is in for Jim Richards and he starts the show with some thoughts on Travel, Pride and more. On the Rundown we are joined by Mark Mendelson and Caryma Sa’d and they discuss why some ‘religious’ parents will keep their kids at home from school on the first day of Pride Month.

GUEST:  Eileen Ross - Video Podcaster, freelance copywriter and content writer   GUEST: David Cooper

GUEST: Dan Riskin, Science Expert   GUEST: Sarah Marrs-Bruce  - Wildlife Animal Care Assistant

On the Rundown, Ken Eastwood and Karl Dockstader join us. Rachel Aiello - Senior Digital Parliamentary Reporter for CTV Ottawa talks about the Majority of MPs voting for foreign interference special rapporteur Johnston to 'step aside'.

GUEST: Shawn King - Resident affected by fires near Halifax   GUEST: Guidy Mamann - Immigration Lawyer and Partner at Mamann, Sandals & Kingwood - MigrationLaw.com   GUEST: Peter Edwards - Crime Reporter for Toronto Star and author of 15 books on various organized crime organizations    GUEST: Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada

We blow whistles and talk about whistle blowers David Cooper joins the show for some random talking. Maybe we get to some planned topics, but we probably won’t. 40th University of the end of a US music festival, and also some stories from Florida, on Slow News Day with producer Tony

Today on The Draft, Music industry experts, Eric Alper and Bill King pick their favourite #roadtrip songs. Who drafted the best team of songs? Street Health Community Nursing/veteran; harm reduction activist to talk about Anthony Furey Revelation Toronto-branded Crack Pipes. Quebec driver sentenced to 8 months after swerving to avoid ducks caused fatal collision. Was the sentence to harsh, not har...

We take your calls What if you kid wants to change schools? Would you let them. Lessons for Pierre Poilievre from the Alberta election; we talk to political strategist Tim Powers. Do aliens love America? 92% of #UFO sightings take place in the United States. We talk to Nathan Radke of the Cover Up Podcast, and preview a meeting from @NASA on #UAP observations.

Jim Richards has some issues but crack isn’t one of them. On the Rundown, Brayden Akers and Reshmi Nair debate, York Catholic School Board voting against flying the #Pride Flag. Thomas Mulcair, CTV political commentator and former leader of the federal NDP, joins the Deep Dive discusses his thoughts on David Johnston and why he should leave graciously while he still can

We go live to the YCDSB meeting as trustees decide whether to raise Pride flag. Florida edition of slow news day with producer Tony.

Chris Lewis - CTV Public Safety Analyst and former commissioner of the OPP joins to talk about a Police officer and school bus driver both die after collision near Woodstock. Also a look at the Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont. Stellantis makes counter-offer to Ottawa to salvage EV battery plant deal – We are joined by Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile...

Health groups say Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement. We are joined by Senior Policy Analyst at Canadian Cancer Society, Rob Cunningham Jim Richards has some issues with his credit card. Three guys talking about Therapy on MenTELL Health. Joining Jim today, Dale Curd - is a certified executive coach with two decades of experience working with men and women and the...

Jim Richards has some issues and he is going to tell you about them! Body cameras for referees rolling out on Ontario soccer fields to stop aggressive abuse. This an more on the Rundown with Mike Kakuk and Laura Babcock. Lori Williams, Associate Professor,  Mount Royal University, and she talks to us as Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP

Find out how Richard Crouse, CTV’s movie critic, rated these movies you can watch this weekend. NEWSTALK Tonight crew takes a guess, and you can play along. On Slow News Day with producer Tony we visit at story about a dog that can talk.