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Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.

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Madd Canada - restrictions on young drivers and pot 21.07.2017 6:09

Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada joins the show to discuss minimum age for pot when it is legalized Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFIB not invited to employment law committee 21.07.2017 9:15

Julie Kwiecinski – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conrad Black 21.07.2017 8:49

Sean Spicer resigns in protest of Trumps pick for comm officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eaton Centre Shooter awarded re-trial 21.07.2017 8:05

AM640 legal analyst Joseph Neuberger says a judge found the jury that convicted him was improperly selected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jocelyn Bamford - Standing committee on finance and economic affairs 20.07.2017 8:24

jocelyn Bamford is the Founder, Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Ontario, joins the show to discuss the bias on the committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics worthy of discussion - Thursday July 20 20.07.2017 22:49

David Wills, Patrick Gossage, Kevin Gaudet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario hydro rates highest in country 20.07.2017 8:15

Tom Adams, a consumer & cnvironmental consultant joins the show to discuss ways of pulling hydro prices back to affordable rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday 443 with Sue-Ann Levy 20.07.2017 6:37

Step-gate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MP Lisa Raitt named deputy leader of Conservative Party of Canada 20.07.2017 8:51

Lisa Raitt tells AM640 discusses the mandate she has been given by the Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OJ Simpson granted parole 20.07.2017 7:35

AM640 Legal Analyst Lorne Honickman discusses the parole board hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics worthy of Discussion - Wednesday July 19 19.07.2017 23:07

Michael Diamond is a campaign strategist and political commentator - UPSTREAM Strategy Group Chris Stockwell - former MPP for Etobicoke Centre and Etobicoke West, PC cabinet minister, speaker of the Legislature, and Toronto City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Steyn July 19 19.07.2017 9:42

Commentator and host of the Mark Steyn Show on AM640 talking Khadr, Trump and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario insurance rates on the rise 19.07.2017 7:14

Steve Kee Director, Media and Digital Communications with the Insurance Bureau of Canada says the government needs to find a way to keep fraud claims at ba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Black men have always been treated this way in Canada" - Desmond Cole 19.07.2017 9:08

After more than seven years of research, interviews, and community engagement, "The Black Experience Project" study released its findings. Desmond Cole joins AM640 to discuss the study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Average Canadian house value down 10% since April 18.07.2017 8:54

CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association joins AM640 to discuss the latest numbers from the housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb Matthews says they have banned union donations and more 14.07.2017 7:57

Deputy Premier Deb Matthews (Liberal) reponds to Conservative party leader Patrick Brown's statements about 'cash for access" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Brown will close cash for access loopholes 14.07.2017 9:39

Patrick Brown, Ontario PC Leader, today announced that he would close Kathleen Wynne’s political fundraising loopholes that continue to allow cash for access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"if wi-fi is strong, free and fast people will do anything" - David Shipley 14.07.2017 4:34

AM640 technology expert talks about why you should be cautious when using free wi-fi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFIB shut out of Ontario's minimum wage talks 14.07.2017 8:34

Julie Kwiecinski – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the country’s largest small business association joins the show and explains that they have been shut out of provincial talks on hiking Ontario’s minimum wage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workers at OLG Slots at Woodbine Racetrack locked out 14.07.2017 6:23

Sharon DeSousa, PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President tells the Oakley show, that some part-timers have been working full-time hours for 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics worthy of discussion - Thursday July 13 13.07.2017 25:12

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Mental health days: why it’s so hard for employees to ask for time off 13.07.2017 9:01

Registered psychologist Oren Amitay talks about a movement towards taking time off work for mental health being applied like any other physical health issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TCHC pleads guilty, fined $100Gs in deadly seniors building blaze 13.07.2017 7:31

City Councillor, Neethan Shan, Ward 42 Scarborough-Rouge River joins the John Oakley show and says that the fine is an important step but does not go far enough to make up for the loss of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Payette named Governor General of Canada 13.07.2017 10:35

Nelson Wiseman, Professor of Political Science and Director of Canadian Studies Program at University of Toronto joins the show to discuss the appointment of Julie Payette to Governor General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday 443 with Sue-Ann Levy 13.07.2017 6:57

Investigative columnist with the Toronto Sun talks about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency restricting two Israeli wines because they were produced in the West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices