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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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Schools opening, mental health, vaccines and menstrual cycles 11.01.2022 1:06:55

Greg speaks with education expert Caroline Alphonso about the possible return of school on January 17th. OISE professor Todd Cunningham discusses the impact of online learning on children's mental health. U of T's Gillian Einstein on how the covid-19 vaccine can affect a woman's menstrual cycle. And Golf Ontario's Craig Loughry on the future of public golf courses. Learn more about your ad choice...

Child mental health, Queen's Park rally, Djokovic 10.01.2022 58:10

Greg speaks with Children First Canada's Stephanie Mitton on what school closures are doing to kids. Global News Radio's Alex Pierson discusses yesterday's Queen's Park education rally. Dr. Zain Chagla on healthcare. Tennis journalist Amy Lundy Dahl talks Novak Djokovic. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a Manitoba MP who makes his healthcare wife shovel the driveway. Learn more about your ad ch...

How we got here, schools, vegetarianism 07.01.2022 48:53

Greg speaks with The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on how we got to this point in Ontario. Education expert Annie Kidder discusses her take on why schools are closed and for how long. Greg, Sheba, Gord and Dave talk meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capitol riot, Ontario surgeries, open the schools 06.01.2022 1:02:00

Greg speaks with talk radio host and former US congressman Joe Walsh about the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol riots. Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks schools and hospitals. Chief of Surgery at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Dr. Duncan Rozario joins Greg to discuss delays in surgeries. Ryerson professor Eric Kam on understated covid numbers. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord are back with Fantastic Fo...

Virtual school, throat swabs, Russia 05.01.2022 1:06:05

Greg and Sheba discuss the first day of virtual school across Ontario. Greg speaks with Lawlor Pharmacy's Kyro Maseh on why he's prioritizing vaccinating educators. Tech expert Amber MacArthur discusses the first day of virtual school. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks masks, throat swabs and schools. CEO of DisinfoWatch Marcus Kolga on the 30 year anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet...

Schools, closures, Toronto driving and Step 2 04.01.2022 1:24:14

Greg speaks with an Ontario teacher on the impact of closing schools. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown joins Greg to discuss new restrictions. Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca on Premier Ford’s announcement. The Toronto Sun’s Anthony Furey weighs in on the province taking a step back and the Globe and Mail’s Elizabeth Renzetti on dangerous driving in Toronto. Greg and Sheba talk school closures....

Doctor, doctor, give me the news! 22.12.2021 58:38

For the final show of 2021, Greg chats with Dr. Monica Gandhi, Dr. Stefan Baral and Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos about vaccine equity, mutations, messaging, lockdowns and long term care. Plus, an extended (and rousing) year-end discussion with Global News Morning anchor, Antony Robart. Toronto Today returns on January 4, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid Omicron concerns, won't someone think of the children? 21.12.2021 1:05:29

Greg discusses kids' mental health with Anthony Furey from the Toronto Sun and talks about the problems surrounding the 18+ booster rollout with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy. Ontario's Education Critic Marit Stiles talks about a return to school in January, and the Toronto Star's Emma Teitel just wants to play a game of shinny. Plus, what happened on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Messaging matters, beyond burnout and will Omicron keep pro sports sidelined? 20.12.2021 45:36

Gregs kicks things off talking about messaging at this point in the pandemic and how exhausted people are nearly two years in. Amie Archibald-Varley, an RN and host of The Gritty Nurse podcast talks about how healthcare workers are beyond burnt out. The Athletic's Ian Mendes chats protocols in pro sports, and Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at X University shares his take on the day's top story....

Severity of Omicron, will schools close, boosters 16.12.2021 1:01:39

Greg and Sheba discuss the irony of covid closures. Pharmacist Kristen Watt tells us what pharmacies are trying to provide to Ontarians. Epidemiologist Alison Krug alleviates Omicron concerns. Global News co-anchor and radio host Alan Carter joins Greg to discuss Premier Ford's decisions to date. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur believes schools are closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Travel bans, schools, boosters and being fed up 15.12.2021 51:27

Greg speaks with a Toronto mom and lawyer about how closing schools is taking ten steps back in this pandemic. Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca with what the government needs to do. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller shares her take on boosters. Greg and Sheba discuss why they feel nothing has changed in one year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omicron panic, fiscal update, South Africa 14.12.2021 56:52

Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about what we know so far about Omicron. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on covid co-morbidities. Global's David Akin on today's fiscal update and the Globe and Mail's South Africa correspondent Geoffrey York on the situation there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omicron in Ontario, Mel Lastman, Grey Cup 13.12.2021 56:04

Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch on the latest findings in Ontario regarding Omicron. Global News' Mackay Taggart joins Greg to discuss former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman. 900CHML's Bill Kelly talks Grey Cup and Ryerson economics professor Eric Kam's take on today's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill 21, unfair laws, rapid tests 10.12.2021 40:08

Greg and Sheba discuss Bill 21. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation's Amira Elghawaby shares her insight on a hijab-wearing teacher being fired in Quebec. Dr. Naheed Dosani talks rapid tests. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown on a tax freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Tory, kids and vaccines, Olympic boycott 09.12.2021 1:04:17

Greg speaks with The Agenda's Steve Paikin on whether Mayor Tory will run for mayor again. NYC mom Karen Vaites shares why she has decided not to vaccinate her young children. Author and podcaster Mark Hebscher discusses the Olympic boycott and the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on today's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An MPP explains her side, kids and double doses, quarantine hotels, and Kyle Beach 08.12.2021 1:05:05

Greg speaks with MPP Belinda Karahalios about being removed from the legislature. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on second doses for children. Dr. Michelle Cohen discusses anti-semitism in the medical world, Global's Sean O'Shea shares his story on a quarantine hotel that doesn't offer gluten-free food and TSN's Rick Westhead talks Kyle Beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Travel bans need to change, residential school reports, Russia 07.12.2021 1:05:51

Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla about why the travel ban needs to change now. Professor Lori Campbell discusses a residential schools report. Journalist Marcus Kolga talks Russia and the US. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey with today's hot topics, and transit expert Reece Martin on the dangers of being a pedestrian in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Montreal Massacre, bill to fight racism in schools, the new variant 06.12.2021 56:30

Greg speaks with President of the Canadian Women's Foundation Paulette Senior about the Montreal Massacre. MPP Laura Mae Lindo discusses her new bill to fight racism in schools. Ryerson economics professor Eric Kam on today's top stories. Sheba and Greg talk anti-vaxxers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaccinations, tennis, abortion rights and what's happening in South Africa 03.12.2021 53:13

Greg speaks with Dr. Samantha Yammine about vaccinations. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to discuss abortion rights and conversion therapy. U of T PhD candidate Sabrina Razack weighs in on the WTA banning China and Africa correspondent for the Globe & Mail Geoffrey York discusses what is happening on the ground in South Africa with Omicron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

25 years of Canadian band 54-40 03.12.2021 12:47

54-40 has been one of Canada's most successful and enduring bands the last 25 years, with 3 platinum albums and numerous radio and video hits. Greg talks with bassist & 54-40 founding member Brad Merritt, about the band returning to live shows across the country, including all weekend at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. They also discuss the band's legacy, some intriguing opening spots on bigger t...

Conversion therapy ban, WTA bans China, go kart death 02.12.2021 56:19

Greg speaks with MP Marci Ien about new legislation on conversion therapy. Tennis writer Ben Rothenberg discusses the WTA's decision to withdraw from events in China. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur with today's top stories and Toronto.com's Joanna Lavoie with a go karting death in Etobicoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Isaac Bogoch on World Aids Day 01.12.2021 10:53

Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch about World Aids Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Aids Day, Omicron travel bans, The Beatles 01.12.2021 56:54

Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about World Aids Day. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller discusses the new variant. Dr. Abdu Sharkawy with information on the new federal travel bans related to Omicron and Beatles expert and author Erin Weber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omicron's global changes, Pavlovian responses to the variant, boxing 30.11.2021 42:28

Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about what we need to know about Omicron. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey discusses the government's Pavlovian response to the new variant. The Star's Grant LaFleche with why boxing is so dangerous and its long-term affects. Greg and Sheba discuss sexual racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omicron, supply shortages, nurse burnout, Canadian names 29.11.2021 1:02:11

Greg speaks with BC infectious disease specialist Dr. Srinivas Murthy about the new variant. Ontario RN Amie Archibald-Varley describes the stress and burnout nurses are feeling. Author Jeffrey Dvorkin shares his views on Omicron. Ryerson's Dr. Eric Kam on the stories of the day. Greg and Sheba debate what constitutes a Canadian name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices