What’s next for business, jobs, education, families and our health and well being? The Next Normal will take a 100,000-foot-view of what’s on the horizon, what we should expect and how we will prepare for the next wave of this pandemic. Produced by Newstalk1010
Jim weighs in on what he thinks the sentencing should have been. Introducing The Complaints DepartmentGUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice ChairRob Davis - former city councillor and founder of Rob Davis and Associates
Jim takes your calls. How often are you reading 'between the lines'? GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin - Political commentator
Jim weighs in on some surprising statistics. The Buffalo Bills get ready for their first home opener at the new stadium. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detectiveSean Leathong- Reporter with CTV Toronto
“Ban that man from the league”: What one columnist thinks about a CFL player who had a 'life altering' injury. GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Allan Woods - staff reporter with the Toronto StarBruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist
Jim assembles the Munici-Pals for an impromptu panel. Are you okay with Ford’s ‘endorsement’ of Chow? GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Lee Fairclough - MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore and Critic for Hospitals, Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness Hendrik Brakel - economist and expert on Canadian trade and competitiveness.
He shares a weird and wonderful story. The Good, Bad and Ugly regarding Canada’s possible “associate member” status with the European UnionGUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at the Royal Military College, and Senior Research Associate at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Was there a clear winner? Does Toronto have the 'worst dating scene' in the world? GUESTS: Gord Perks - former city councillor Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant David Pierce - Vice President of Government Relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Brandon Kokoski - entrepreneur
Is this ad offensive? Do Canadian drivers really drive that differently?GUEST: Rick Campanelli - author of TEMPTED: My Story
Jim gets answers. Which famous Toronto place have you not been to? GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca Jasmine Peardon - event organizer
Which sign that used to belong to a semi-iconic Toronto business did he get? Remembering the legacy of George Chuvalo. GUESTS: Steve Simmons - Toronto Sun sports columnist Matthew Holmes - Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy
What can we make of recent polling? A sleep doctor looks at the NFL's recent trip to Australia and its impact on players GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Chris Glover - Ontario NDP MPP for Spadina—Fort York Dr. Jeff Daiter - physician specializing in sleep medicine
How the world has changed since the terrorist attacks. The meaning of the day for veterans GUESTS: Scott Maxwell - Executive director of Wounded Warriors Jen Kirsch - Dating and Relationship Expert
Our House of Comments panel weighs in. Rick Campanelli talks about his new book. GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies Rick Campanelli - former Much Music VJ and author of Tempted: My Story
Jim shares his thoughts. Do you agree with the advice of ‘don’t call your kids talented’?GUEST: Brian Callahan - host of Openline at VOCM in Newfoundland
Where do Bradford, Alexander, and Chow stand at this point in the race?What do you secretly judge people for?GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Matthew Holmes - Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Chris Swonger - President & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
Jim has some thoughts. What’s an expensive thing you saw someone buy but will never use?GUESTS: James Blanchard - Former American Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca
The Mayor says city facing ‘moment of emboldened antisemitism’ as police details plans for Jewish holidays. Why you shouldn't post pictures of your kid with identifying information on social media. GUEST: Charles Burton - former diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing
Jim takes your calls.Have you heard of 'hat-gate'? GUEST: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University
Jim takes your calls. The Munici-Pals wrap up another week in the Toronto election. GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
A look at how the decision was reached. Will upcoming counter-tariffs on U.S. products hurt Canadians less than the last time ?GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Monte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyer Jeff Casello - Professor of Transportation Planning and Engineering at the University of Waterloo Bruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist
Our panel weighs in. Does your relationship have 'chore-play'? GUESTS: Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign StrategistErin Morrison - Vice President of Texture CommunicationsMohit Rajans - Tech & Media ConsultantDr. Laurie Betito - Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexual Therapist and Host of the "Passion with Dr. Laurie" Podcast
Jim asks an expert. What was in your lunchbox growing up? GUESTS: Rob Kuhn - Severe Weather Meteorologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders
We have full team coverage as the severe weather touches down. Jim hears from listeners all afternoon. GUESTS: Rob Kuhn - Severe Weather Meteorologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Dianne Saxe - City Councillor for University-Rosedale Jim Stanford - Economist at the Centre for Future Work
What did listeners see? Should school absences be up to parents or the principal? GUESTS: Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist Sgt. Kerry Schmidt - with the OPP Highway Safety Division Barry Choi - Personal finance expert Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University
Weighing in on the state of Canadian politics. Do these things count as cheating in relationships? GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies Jen Kirsch - Dating and Relationship Expert Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field
What do Toronto cyclists think? Is it annoying when someone wants to go through every aisle at the grocery store with no plan?GUESTS: Michael Longfield - executive director at Cycle Toronto Dr. Kamilla Bonesen - postdoctoral research fellow in the Brain and Behaviour lab at the University of Ottawa Mike Von Massow - Guelph University food economics Professor
On the politics of bringing something back to a store. What will the fallout be for Trump calling Lake Ontario 'Lake America'? GUESTS: Flavio Volpe - President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman
Jim takes your calls. What does Trump's Venezuela oil deal mean for Canada? GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
One year since premiers came to an agreement, what's happened? What is a 'Toronto Hero'? GUESTS: Ben Atkinson - Currently with MBA Research and Deciduous Corp, find him at his Substack, Walls and Bridges Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
Mark Towhey fills in for Jim Richards. Are you getting your kid a laptop for school this year? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Carmi Levy - tech expert
How does something like this happen? Why the upcoming Quebec election is actually a big deal. GUESTS: Mike Von Massow - Guelph University food economics professor Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University Maura Forrest - Quebec Correspondent with the Globe and Mail
Mark Towhey fills in for Jim. A Canadian ice cream brand is replacing 70% of its US ingredients. GUESTS: Ashley Chapman - Chief Operating Officer at Chapman’s Ice Cream Lianne Phillipson - nutritionist at SproutRight.com
He takes your calls after Jerry Agar's interview this morning. How do you fix the current CPC? GUESTS: Jesse Rogerson - Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System Jason Kenney - former premier of Alberta
Mark Towhey fills in for Jim and has some thoughts about Trump's most recent comments. Why are Canadians buying more legal guns? GUEST: AJ Somerset - contributor to Macleans
A temperature check on how people are feeling. Is it okay to boo the US anthem?GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist
How should the party respond amid the ongoing trade war? Canada's new global identity. Who are we? GUEST: Francine Pelletier - journalist based in Montreal and contributor to Macleans
What does Alberta's former premier think about the current state of the trade war? What is an exclusively Canadian saying? GUESTS: Jason Kenney - former Premier of Alberta, and former Canadian Defence MinisterGuidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP
Doug Ford doubles down on his 'kiss my ass' comment. Canada needs to protect its agrifood sector. There must be a better way than supply management.GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Reporter Vass Bednar - managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute Sylvain Charlebois - Canada’s Food Professor
Who is in and who is out in the Toronto election? What if we found a cure for cancer, but people refused to take it?GUESTS: Mahdis Habibinia - City Hall Reporter for the Toronto Star Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
What will we know by midnight tonight?Should Canada be building data centres in the Fart North?GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister and member of Mark Carney’s Canada-U.S. advisory council Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Carmi Levy - tech expert
Jim looks at the legal implications. Where were you for the last Hip concert? GUEST: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP
Why changing trends are impacting what kids are listening to. Breaking down a viral post about breakup flowers. GUEST: Gitane De Silva - Executive Director, Peter Lougheed School of Politics, University of Alberta
Jim takes your calls. A snap edition of Munici-PalsGUESTS: Mike Le Couteur - Senior Political Correspondent with CTV News Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director at ADIT North America Savannah Hamilton - WNBA journalist
Jim hosts complete team coverage. Reaction to the surprise retirement of Paula Fletcher GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show, Monday-Thursday noon till 2 PM on the iHeart Radio Network Al Mussell - author of A Slice of the Market: Canada-US Tensions over Cheese Import Permits for CD Howe Matthew Holmes - Executive Vice President, International and Chief of Public Policy with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Jim is following the countdown to the deadline. Are you okay with taxpayer dollars going towards these ads?GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show, Monday-Thursday noon till 2 PM on the iHeart Radio Network Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer
Should he have to resign? What is a phrase you always get wrong? GUEST: Tony Keller - columnist with the Globe and Mail
Jim gets answers ahead of the deadline. How worried should we be about Legionnaire's Disease? GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University Bruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jim looks at the numbers. What’s your statute of limitations for a girlfriend/wife to get back to your text? GUESTS: Matti Siemiaticki - director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of TorontoJoseph Neuberger - criminal defence lawyer
Who won the week? Conservative MPs worried about losing their seats privately question Poilievre’s leadershipGUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Graham Richardson - Ottawa Bureau Chief with CTV News and host of The Graham Richardson Show
Jim has some thoughts about event etiquette. Who is the winner in the bike lane battle? GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
The smartest political moves and dirty tricks Scott Reid has seen behind the scenesSailor Overboard Incident Sparks Questions About USS Abraham Lincoln ConditionsGUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada
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