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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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Quebec is proposing a religious symbols ban. Law experts say it violates charter rights 29.03.2019 9:07

John is joined by University of Ottawa Law Professor Natasha Bakht to talk about Quebec's Bill 21 and the problems it will cause for minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Convicted Pedophile Removed from Brampton 29.03.2019 8:35

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown joins John to give an update on the case of convicted sex-offender Madilyn Harks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics Worthy of Discussion - Thursday, March 28th, 2019 28.03.2019 31:34

Panelists are: David Wills, Senior Vice President of Media Profile, a leading Toronto Public Relations agency Peter Shurman, ‘Broadcaster, Businessman, former MPP’ Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Topics include Quebec's new Bill 21 banning religious symbols on public sector workers, Trudeau's latest gaffe, Indigenous land acknowledgements, and more. Learn m...

Trudeau now has a lower approval rating than Trump, with Tories way ahead: Ipsos poll 28.03.2019 12:06

Darrell Bricker is the CEO of Ipsos and talks with John about an exclusive poll done for Global News that finds Justin Trudeau has lower poll numbers than Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Furey - Thursday, March 28th, 2019 28.03.2019 14:25

John is joined by Sun/Postmedia Columnist and National Column Editor Anthony Furey to talk about his recent pieces in the Toronto Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope of New NAFTA Deal Passing is Rapidly Diminishing 28.03.2019 14:17

John is joined by Toronto International Trade Lawyer Mark Warner to talk about the rapidly fading political will behind the USMCA agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a relationship between mass shootings and suicide? 28.03.2019 9:58

John is joined by Dr. Katy Kamkar, a clinical psychologist with CAMH, to talk about the intense trauma that a mass shooting can cause to survivors of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond Hill won’t open council meetings with Indigenous land acknowledgment 28.03.2019 8:37

John is joined by Councillor David West from Richmond Hill who hopes to implement Indigenous land acknowledgements before council meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics Worthy of Discussion - Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 27.03.2019 31:09

Today's panelists are: Ernie Eves - Former Premier of Ontario John Turley-Ewart – Risk management consultant specializing in Capital Markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. Before working in Capital Markets John was the Associate Editor of the Financial Post and senior editor at the National Post Dan Moulton, ‎ Consultant at Crestview Strategy, a public affairs agency, and a for...

All 25 Ontario Cannabis Shops Won't Be Ready to Open on Monday 27.03.2019 11:06

John speaks to Ryerson University instructor and cannabis expert Brad Poulos about the issues surrounding the rollout of brick-and-mortar cannabis shops in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manitoba Bar Association Concerned Over Reports Regarding JWR's Supreme Court Pick 27.03.2019 10:02

John is joined by Mark Toews, the President of the Manitoba Bar Association, to discuss the situation surrounding Glenn Joyal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Round Table Discussion - Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 27.03.2019 20:07

Today's guests are: Peggy Nash – Visiting professor at Ryerson University, faculties of Arts and Community Services. Former Canadian labour official and Former NDP MP Parkdale—High Park Catherine Swift - Former Pres/CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Business, current spokesperson for Working Canadians. Topics include Toronto transit, the Sunshine List, and more. Learn more about your ad...

Why Do Canadians Hate Buying Marijuana Online? 27.03.2019 7:58

John is joined by Brock University Professor Michael Armstrong to talk about why Canadians seem to vastly prefer going into brick-and-mortar locations to get their cannabis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial Stories for March 27th with Rubina Ahmed-Haq 27.03.2019 11:06

John speaks with Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq about a potential recession looming, Apple's new credit card, and some insurance myths that Canadians believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PANEL: Elissa Freeman, Kevin Gaudet, Rocco Rossi 26.03.2019 32:46

Elissa Freeman, Public Relations strategist and PR and Pop Culture Media Expert. Kevin Gaudet, President of BrightPoint Strategy and formerly of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Rocco Rossi, CEO Ontario Chamber of Commerce, former CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada, and Former mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Raitt on Liberals blocking push for ethics committee probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal 26.03.2019 10:08

Lisa Raitt, Conservative MP and Deputy Party Leader, joined John Oakley to comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you putting the right things in your blue bin?! 26.03.2019 12:07

Melanie Zettler, Producer at Global News Toronto, joins John Oakley to discuss (and quiz him) about her new series regarding recycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All criminal charges against Jussie Smollett dropped 26.03.2019 10:16

Meera Estrada, Culture Expert and Host of kultur'D Pop Culture Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, joined John Oakley to discuss this latest development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics Worthy of Discussion - Monday, March 25th, 2019 25.03.2019 31:14

Panelists: Adrienne Batra, Editor in Chief Toronto Sun, Former CAF LT, Displaced Saskatchewanian Mike Van Soelen, Principal at Navigator Kim Wright, Principal, Wright Strategies Topics include: Doug Ford's waning poll numbers, the release of the Mueller Report, the convicted pedophile released in Brampton, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Porter Airlines Begins Summer Service to Muskoka 25.03.2019 11:20

John talks with Porter Airlines President and CEO Robert Deluce about the airline's new route to cottage country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar Khadr's Sentence Expires + Convicted Sex Offender Released in Brampton 25.03.2019 8:25

John speaks with Global News Radio Legal Expert Joseph Neuberger about a pair of the day's big legal stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man Who Escaped Bruce McArthur Recalls Terrifying Experience 25.03.2019 13:23

John talks with Global News Crime Specialist Catherine McDonald about her interview with a man who escaped serial killer Bruce McArthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Completely unacceptable’: Patrick Brown outraged over release of sex offender in Brampton 25.03.2019 10:26

John speaks to Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown regarding the convicted pedophile released in the city last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese National Kidnapped in Markham + Largest Meth Bust in York Region Ever 25.03.2019 12:09

John is joined by York Regional Media Relations Constable Andy Pattenden to talk about a couple of major crime stories happening in York Region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians - Especially Millennials - Aren't Protecting Their Personal Information From Frauds 25.03.2019 7:12

John is joined by Tara Zecevic, Vice President of Fraud Prevention and Identity Management at Equifax Canada, to talk about Canadian millennials' lax attitude around financial security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices