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The John Oakley Show

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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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AM640 / Curiouscast

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News

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www.640toronto.com

Latest episode

Nov 28, 2025

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Episodes

HOT Lanes/Sue-Ann Levy/Dog Shame Tags 15.09.2016

On today's show, John talked about whether or not the brand new HOT Lanes on the QEW between Oakville and Burlington are worth it, spoke with Sue-Ann Levy from the Toronto Sun, and if you are in favour of having Shame Tags for dogs deemed dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue-Ann Levy: Price Tag on Police Involvement in Pride Parade 15.09.2016

The Toronto Sun's Sue-Ann Levy discovered that the City of Toronto would save a bundle if Toronto Police did decide to remove themselves from future Toronto Pride Parades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Brown/Doug Ford/Health Care 14.09.2016

On today's show, John talked about the issue of long term health care, discussed whether or not a Toronto police officer who admitted to drinking booze while still in his station’s parking lot and then driving home drunk should keep his job, spoke with Doug Ford about his new book and talked with Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown, who gave his thoughts on the throne speech. Learn more about your ad...

Andre Marin - Former Ombudsman of Ontario - Sept 14th 14.09.2016

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Patrick Brown - Leader of the PC Party - September 14th 14.09.2016

PC Leader Patrick Brown to discuss the throne speech given by the Wynn government earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cdn Taxpayers Federation: Hydro Rebate is a Shell Game 13.09.2016

Christine Van Geyn of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation explains why you'll pay MORE on your Hydro Bill come January 1 2017, despite the promised HST rebate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxpayers Federation: You're Going to Pay MORE Despite Hydro Rebate! 13.09.2016

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Christine Van Geyn explains how, come January 1 2017, you will still end up paying more on hydro despite the promised HST cut from your energy bill! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Clement: Need Enhanced Screening of Immigrants 13.09.2016

Conservative Party leadership hopeful Tony Clement explains how he would improve Canada if elected party leader and prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue-Ann Levy: Kathleen Wynne STOLE Her Idea! 13.09.2016

The Toronto Sun's Sue-Ann Levy tears into the "relief" on hydro bills announced during yesterday's throne speech, and keeps her lips sealed on Doug Ford's big Tuesday announcement. Sue-Ann alleges that Kathleen Wynne stole an idea she came up with years ago! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Horwath: We Need To See Action from Wynne's Throne Speech 12.09.2016

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath explained what Ontario residents and businesses need to hear from Kathleen Wynne in Monday's throne speech. Will the premier use this opportunity to help Ontarians, or help her Liberal party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford on Ford Fest 09.09.2016

Doug Ford is keeping the Ford Fest tradition alive with tonight's event at the Ford Family home. Doug Ford explains where you need to go to take part in the festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Atheist Minister be Booted by United Church? 09.09.2016

Rev. Gretta Vosper has been deemed unsuitable for ministry in the United Church of Canada due to her atheist beliefs. She believes she fits right in with the congregation at West Hill United Church. Vosper joined The John Oakely Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Carter: Don't Expect Hydro Costs to Drop 09.09.2016

Global News' Alan Carter explains why you'll likely never ever see a reduction in your hydro costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen Wynne to Deal with Hydro Prices 09.09.2016

Global News Anchor Alan Carter explains what Kathleen Wynne will likely do to deal with ballooning residential and business hydro costs in the Province of Ontario. Will homeowners FINALLY see some relief on their electricity rates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ItsNeverOkay but is $1.7 million necessary? 08.09.2016

Ontario governement to spend $1.7 million on a campaign to train hospitality workers how to protect themselves from sexual harassment.  The campaing may be with good intention, but do we really need to funnel $1.7 million into a program teaching, for the most part, common sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue-Ann Levy - Tuggs Inc. Lease: City Hall dropped the ball 08.09.2016

Sue-Ann talks with John about John Torys hot ride on the un-aircontioned TTC, as well as the Tuggs Inc. lease.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40% of Canadians Living Paycheque to Paycheque 07.09.2016

Many Ontarians living pay cheque to pay cheque, not saving enough for retirement, according to a new study by the Payroll Association's Vice-President of Education. Steven Van Alstine joined The John Oakley Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small Business Owner: Minimum Wage Would Kill His Business 07.09.2016

A new study says 40% of us admit to spending all or more of our net pay, living paycheque to paycheque. After a listener argued that companies should pay their employees more, John Oakley and caller Caitlyn explained how business owners are struggling more than the average employee realizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court Justice Ignorant on Sexual Assault, Not Biased: Lawyer 07.09.2016

Did Justice Robin Camp's comment about a sexual assault victim not keeping her knees together prove that the former judge was both ignorant and biased? AM640 Legal Analyst Lorne Honickman offers his thoughts on this week's hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buzz Hargrove: NAFTA Isn't Working 06.09.2016

Has NAFTA irrevocably damaged Canada and the United States? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging other world leaders to fight back against the protectionist movement that is gaining steam. Buzz Hargrover, former president of the Canadian Auto Workers, told the John Oakley Show why NAFTA was a bad agreement from the get-go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue-Ann Levy: Pride Toronto Heading Down Rocky Road 06.09.2016

The Toronto Sun's Sue-Ann Levy explains why she's disappointed in the way Toronto Pride has dealt with Black Lives Matter with regards to the annual Pride Parade. Sue-Ann also reflects on the continuation of a Ford Nation tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial Rebate on Provincial Rebate on Electric Cars - September 2 2016 02.09.2016

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Adrienne Batra, Toronto Sun editor-in-chief - September 2 2016 02.09.2016

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Was Colin Kaepernick's protest poorly timed? September 2 2016 02.09.2016

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Should there have been a harsher penalty for Kathy Kitts? September 1 2016 01.09.2016

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