The Jim Richards Show

As we approach the anniversary of the Freedom Convoy and Ottawa prepares for a part deux The stories of the day and commentary from our panelists on the Rundown.

Time for Cancel Court. Should they be cancelled for their bad behaviour! David Cooper joins us to ruin the show a bit more. Finally, The stories that didn't make the cut on Slow News Day.

There's A Podcast For That!  Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacey museum consultant with a podcast - The Unusual History of Everything. Then: Lianne Phillipson - Nutritionist at Sproutright.com and host of the Eat This with Lianne podcast joins the show to discuss Five Nutrition Myths Doctors Are Sick of HearingAnd Don't forget that Craig Baird joins the show to talk about Canadian History EhX

CTV Safety Analyst and former OPP Commissioner joins the show to discuss the city's plan to add police to curb the violence on Toronto Transit. Later we talk to the TTC Whisperer Rocco who gives us the scoop on what TTC Workers are saying.

Jim Richards welcomes Alise Mills and Trevor Mayoh for the Rundown where we discuss todays biggest stories including the what can be done about increased violence on Transit. Later an interview with outreach worker Diana Chan McNally.

It's Bell Let's Talk Day and this hour is all about those personal stories. We start with Constable Jennifer Dekezel who tells us about her search for her bio parents. Later we talk with one of the most prolific meditation coaches, Jeff Warren

It's Bell Let's Talk day, and Jim tells producer Tony that he talks too much. Then we cover some of the day's biggest stories with opinions from some of our favourite panelists, on The Rundown.

David Cooper joins us to discuss his own mental health for Bell Let's Talk Day And finally the stories that didnt make the cut. Jim votes on whether these stories are news or not.

CTV science and technology expert Dan Riskin joins the show to talk about the science of being happy. Later: Ask A Lighthouse Keeper Anything! Retired Lighthouse Keeper and Childrens author Caroline Woodward  answers your questions about her former job.

Yep, David Cooper is back! He joins the NEWSTALK Tonight and procrastinates Later: The stories that didn't make the cut for the show, it's Slow News Day  

Today on The Draft, we decide what the best action movie of all time. Ben Harrison, a producer at NEWSTALK 1010 and Marc Winegust, editor and chief at Layered Butter. Later, the team of NEWSTALK Tonight, gives each other some compliments... or do they?

Jim is joined by several outreach and mental health specialist to discuss some of the issues of violence being faced by unhoused. Also the WHO is suggesting a ban on Trans Fats.

Some of the biggest stories of the day are discussed on the Rundown with CJAD's Dan Laxer and Crime Specialist Mark Mendelson. Later: Mendelson sticks around to talk about some of the recent violence and swarming attacks.

But you will have to listen to find out what it is. Later, the stories that didn't make the cut! Plus a fun bit Jim came up with... Slow News Day.

Senator Patrick Brazeau talks about his struggles with alcoholism, suicide attempts and he ongoing journey into recovery Later, Air Canada customers were stunned to learn lost baggage allegedly obtained by charity, legally. Gabor Lukacs - AirPassengerRights.ca helps us tell the story, and how this happens.

Abra Shiner says she doesn't know how long she has left to live. Meanwhile, her landlord has served her with an eviction notice after the building was sold to new owners. The Swan Dive bar owner says moving threatens the remaining time she has alive. She tells us her story.   Later, criminal defense lawyer Mahvash Mirza joins the show to talk about what law enforcement can and can do to prevent cr...

Allies may soon be supplying Ukraine with battle tanks; PM Trudeau won't say if Canada will follow suit  - Richard Shimooka - is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He was a Senior Fellow at the Defence Management Studies Programme at Queen's University and he tells us why he doesn't think Canada will.   Also the big stories of the day are debated on The Rundown!

Did Richard Crouse like these movies? Jim and the producers try to guess how CTV Movie Critic Richard Crouse rated the newest films you can watch this weekend! Also the stories that didn't survive the pitch meeting on Slow News Day!

To commemorate the days of Jim Richards being a music radio DJ, producers challenge Jim to hit the post of songs. He doesn't know which songs we will play. Carmi Levy joins us to talk about why Google axed 12,000 jobs. And find out what's streaming this week with Amber Dowling!

More violent incidents in the city caused by people that are mentally unwell. We ask CTV Safety Analyst Chris Lewis what we can do to prevent those with mental health issues from having these. Were there fewer incidents per capita before Bob Rae shut down institutions? Monica Lewinsky: 25th Anniversary of the Bill Clinton Calamity. Comedian Simon Rakov joins the show to talk about how comedy has c...

On the Deep Dive Christian Leuprecht, a professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, joins the show to talk about people who left Canada to go to Syria, now being repatriated. Also we cover some of the biggest stories of the day on the Rundown!

We are joined by a film armourer from Gunslingers Inc, Seth Rossman describes the use of guns on movie sets. Music journalist Eric Alper checks in to talk to us about the legacy of David Crosby who died earlier in the day. Did you catch the Slap Fight? Aaron Bronsteter, TSN's UFC and Fight reporter for TSN. Finally, Jason Priestly produces a documentary about the late Toronto Maple Leafs owner Har...

Karen Littlewood is the president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation. She joins Jim Richards to discuss what they would like from the government to assist with school violence. David Cooper is back from vacation and he brings his antics too the show.

A St. Thomas, Ont. man was taken aback and left out-of-pocket after he travelled three hours for surgery in Owen Sound — only to learn the hospital was missing a part for his operation while on the operating table. Rick Murray joins the show to tell us about his ordeal. But first, the Rundown: Our panelists discuss some of the biggest stories of the day!

There's a Podcast for that! and this week we are joined by Lindsay Reynolds, who has a podcast about women in the trades! Also: Canadian History Ehx - Craig Baird joins the show to talk about some Canadian History!