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Toronto Today with Greg Brady

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Greg has been with CORUS and AM640 since Fall 2019 when he crossed over from Sportsnet 590, the Fan after 9 1/2 years wanting to do something more challenging and diverse than "just" sports. After success early in his career in Detroit co-hosting the top-rated morning sports talk show in the entire state of Michigan from 2002 to 2007, Greg came to Toronto and CORUS/AM640 to co-host "The Bill Watters Show" when the company had the broadcast rights to the Toronto Maple Leafs. His time at Sportsnet 590, The Fan began in 2010, and also featured a successful run in morning drive in two incarnations...

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Kids and vaccines, border closure effects, boosters for teens and Chatterbox 16.02.2022 1:08:07

Greg speaks with Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Jeanne Noble about children and covid-19 plus masks and vaccines. Rotman's Ambarish Chandra tells Greg what the long term effects of the Ambassador bridge could actually be. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on boosters for ages 12-17. Today's Chatterbox is with 640 Toronto Host Alex Pierson and CHML's Bill Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices...

Russia's Putin, vaccine passports, Emergencies Act and more 15.02.2022 1:00:58

Greg is joined by Dr. Zain Chagla who discusses natural immunity and the province's latest vaccine passport announcement. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Emergencies Act declaration. Marcus Kolga on Russia and Ukraine. And today's Chatterbox segment with Mayor Patrick Brown and The Agenda's Steve Paikin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Blockades, protests, Superbowl, Olympics and more 11.02.2022 49:32

Greg speaks with political writer Alex Brown about his experience covering the Ottawa protests. Dr. Nicole Saphier discusses her new book Panic Attack. Sports media observer and ad buyer Adam Seaborn on the Olympics low ratings and Superbowl ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarnia mayor, bridge blockades, rogue MPs and Chatterbox 10.02.2022 1:00:35

Greg speaks with Sarnia mayor Mike Bradley about what is happening in Sarnia right now. Global's Sean O'Shea is live from Sarnia on the bridge blockades. Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith on MPs speaking against the Prime Minister. And Chatterbox with guests Amira Elghawaby and Alan Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Liberal MP gone rogue, university tuition, boosters and Oscars 09.02.2022 1:01:40

Greg speaks with Dr. Stephanie Chouinard about Liberal MP Joel Lightbound's statement. Ontario parent Jennifer Matthews asks why she is paying full university tuition for a virtual experience. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks boosters and their efficacy. Globe and Mail film critic Barry Hertz on Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Patrick Brown, Ottawa demonstration, Beijing moose 08.02.2022 48:20

Greg speaks with Brampton mayor Patrick Brown about the trucker protests. Ottawa University professor Regina Bateson on how this is affecting the Ottawa residents. The Canadian Olympic Committee's Shane Fombuena on the moose on the loose. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks peaceful protesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto protests, Ottawa truckers, boosters, Poilievre 07.02.2022 1:09:37

Greg speaks with Councillor Joe Cressy on Toronto's trucker protest. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill on what's happening in Ottawa. Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks boosters. Ottawa resident Tim Abray a week after being assaulted in Ottawa. Dr. Eric Kam on Pierre Poilievre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa residents fed up, CPC leadership timing, how students are feeling, and more 04.02.2022 1:02:45

Greg speaks with Ottawa resident Kiavash Najafi on what he's experiencing in Ottawa. Chatterbox segment with Greg, QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji, and Dalhousie University's Sylvain Charlebois. NDP education critic Marit Stiles talks schools, students and teachers with Greg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CPC's, new 640 guest host, weather update, and more 03.02.2022 1:02:58

Greg speaks with Global's Alan Carter and tech expert Takara Small about the Conservative Party of Canada. New guest host Pay Chen joins Greg on the air. Fantastic Four with Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord. Global's chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell gives us weekend weather. And music writer Rob Tannenbaum with Rock Hall nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trucker message, Tom Brady, N95 masks and Whoopi Goldberg 02.02.2022 1:04:42

Greg and Sheba discuss whether the trucker message has been lost. Boston broadcaster Matt Chatham talks Tom Brady. Berkeley professor Ben Recht on N95 mask efficiency. Global's David Akin on what he's seeing in downtown Ottawa. And education director Neil Orlowsky on Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trucker assault, gyms reopening, Erin O'Toole, Spotify 01.02.2022 1:08:59

Greg speaks with an Ottawa man, Tim Abray, who was assaulted by a trucker. Gym owner Josh Allen explains how he feels around this reopening. NDP MP Taylor Bachrach talks trucker rally. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on Erin O'Toole. Tech expert Mohit Rajhans on Spotify and Joe Rogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trucker rally, mandates, masks and more 31.01.2022 1:06:32

Greg speaks with Global's Alex Pierson about her take on the weekend's trucker rally at Parliament Hill. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to talk about whether the message was lost and to whom. Journalist Justin Ling spent the weekend at the rally and shares what he saw. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti on masks and mandates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Convoy politics, Queen's Park round table, Winter weather and more! 28.01.2022 58:11

Greg talks to David Akin in Ottawa, and checks the temperature from our listeners ahead of this weekend's rally. Plus, we go around the table on the top stories in Ontario politics, and talk's super cold temps with Anthony Farnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truckers! Convoy, route, finances and more 27.01.2022 58:08

Greg speaks with the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur about whether the truckers are part of fringe groups. Insight Threat Intelligence's Jessica Marin Davis discusses the finances behind the convoy. Global's Brittany Rosen is on sight with the truckers and shares what she is seeing. Pyschologist Dr. Tess Clifford discusses the effects on school closures on kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Education, Islamophobia, pets, shelters and Joe Rogan 26.01.2022 1:21:13

Greg and Sheba discuss a tweet by an elected MPP that is deemed Islamophobic. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins to talk public education, Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Machell explains how to take care of your pets in cold winter weather. Blue Door shelter's Alex Cheng on what you need to know. MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on sending covid-19 vaccines to lesser privileged countries. And pharmacolog...

Ontario's liberal leader, public education, restaurant workers, mental health 25.01.2022 1:02:47

Greg speaks with Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca. OISE's Charles Pascal joins the show to talk public education. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on hospitalizations and vaccines. The Toronto Star's Jacob Lorinc discusses restaurant workers. And Fantastic Four with Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord talking mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The effects of masks on speech, racism in the NHL, truckers and the economy 24.01.2022 1:07:24

Greg speaks with Professor of Cognitive Psychology Kathy Rastle about reading and speech development related to wearing masks. Dr. Zain Chagla discusses long term care, staffing and boosters. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a potentially racist incident in the NHL. Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to talk mask mandates. Ryerson professor Dr. Eric Kam talks truckers and the economy. ...

Ford announcement, leaving the GTA, UK and divorce registries 21.01.2022 1:02:18

Greg and Sheba learn about divorce registries. Mayor Patrick Brown shares his thoughts on Premier Ford's recent announcements. Dr. Mike Moffatt on leaving the city to go to the suburbs. FT's John Burn-Murdoch on how the UK is handling the pandemic. And What Happened When with Dave, Gord, and Sheba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School rules, nazi street name, doctors and misinformation 20.01.2022 1:09:19

Greg speaks with former Toronto mayor David Miller on previous snowstorms in history. Global News journalist Ashleigh Stewart shares her findings on four Ontario doctors spreading misinformation. Ajax NDP councillor Amber Bowen on a street named after a nazi leader. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on polling on vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming weather, Rod Phillips, TTC delays, LTC tribute 19.01.2022 1:02:54

Greg speaks with The Agenda's Steve Paikin about Minister Rod Phillips stepping down. Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell tells us what to expect for the rest of the week. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green discusses delays. The Toronto Star's Emma Teitel on a tribute to long term care patients who have passed. Author Bill Browder talks Russia and Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices....

Snow day 2.0, high school students, hospitalized with alcohol 18.01.2022 51:15

Greg and Sheba discuss online learning. High school student Sophia Alexanian talks hybrid learning. Dr. Andrew Pinto on hospitalizations for alcohol. Peel Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Monica Hau on vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SNOW, boosters for youth, football 17.01.2022 1:02:49

Greg speaks with Dr. Tracy Beth-Hoeg about the concerns around teens getting a third vaccine. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell fills us in on what to expect from our first winter storm of the year. Ryerson professor Dr. Eric Kam on universities charging full tuition for virtual. Radio host Sal Carpaccio on this weekend's football wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Mandates, boosters, the budget, Prince Andrew 14.01.2022 1:08:41

Greg speaks with Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill about vaccine mandates. The Toronto Star's Jennifer Pagliaro discusses the new budget. Globe&Mail European correspondent Paul Waldie shares the latest on Prince Andrew. Dr. Lori Turnbull talks boosters and government. Greg and Sheba talk misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hesitant teachers, boosters for kids, Olympics with no NHL 13.01.2022 1:20:17

Greg speaks with NDP education critic Marit Stiles about back-to-school on Monday. Anonymous Ontario teacher Betty joins Greg to share how teachers are feeling. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti with fully vaccinated and boosted children. President of the NHL alumni association Glenn Healy talks Olympics without the NHL. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur with hospitalizations. Learn more about your ad choices....

Teacher's union, unvaccinated healthcare workers, Wordle 12.01.2022 1:07:52

Greg speaks with OSSTF President Karen Littlewood about whether teachers are ready to go back on Monday. Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses unvaccinated healthcare workers going back into hospitals. The National Post's Rupa Subramanya discusses hospitalization data and whether lockdowns help. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on kids, schools and vaccines. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a new word ga...