COVID Era - THE NEXT NORMAL with Dave Trafford

Jim saw some weird things on the way home. Plus - If you don’t own a car, how do you get around? GUEST: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer

Is he right? Plus - What do you usually see in the holiday season during economic uncertainty? GUEST: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University

What would you like to see? Plus - Doug Ford's new 'Buy Ontario' strategy

Should people who feed wildlife be fined? Plus - Are these Toronto Raptors the real deal? GUESTS: Matt Cauz - TSN 1050Dr. Raffaela Lesch - Zoologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Would you turn your own kid in? Plus – If you’re on time, you’re early. Right?GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Stacey Kuznetsova - with the Investigative Journalism Bureau, contributing to the National Post

Would anyone miss these platforms?Plus - Does Doug Ford get away with a lot because of his likeability factor? GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Reporter

Ontario proposes measures to hold impaired drivers accountable for their actions. Canada's highly skilled immigrants are leaving the country... fast.Plus - the house votes to release the Epstein files, which will send the bill to the Senate. GUEST: Daniel Bernhard, CEO for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship

The Liberal budget narrowly passes. Plus - would you use AI to talk to deceased friends and family?GUEST: Thorben Weiditz - the co-founder of Metstrat, a labour consultancy in Toronto, a founding member of Ridefair TO, a not-for-profit advocacy organization that seeks to regulate rideshare companies in the public interest

Toronto City hall joins other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag. Plus - Renaming Dundas TTC station renaming comes with hidden costs. Provincial government proposes changes to the Sex Offender Registry. Plus - American's attitudes toward Donald Trump amid new revelations with the Epstein files. GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies & Managing Director of Abacus DataBob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Chief Legal AnalystJohn Wright: veteran pollster and head of the polling firm Canada Pulse Insights

Toronto crime levels are down, with one month since last murder, changes to sex offender registry, and 2 suspects arrested in thefts from GTA cemeteries. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist and former Toronto Homicide DetectiveTony Chapman - host of the podcast Chatter That Matters

The Ontario NDP claim the Ford government could take control of Exhibition Place under new legislation. Plus - Donald Trump asks the justice department to investigate some top Democrats in Epstein case. GUESTS: Frank Scarpitti - City of Markham MayorSiobhan Morris - CTV news reporterBrian Karem - American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”

Moshe Lander talks about Canadians planning on spending less this holiday season. Should you stop giving your kids cash for allowance and give them a credit card instead? GUESTS: Moshe Lander: economics professor at Concordia University Lesley Bannard, the president of the Weston Minor Hockey Association

Should Poilievre change his ways?Ontario wins the case for pushing for the expansion of online betting to players outside of Canada.Plus - Tom Brady cloned his pet, should you?GUEST: Steve Joordens - a professor of psychology at University of Toronto Scarborough

Jim takes your calls on report card comments - what is one that you or your child always got?Plus - discussing the new Epstein emails that mention Donald Trump with Nathan Radke. GUEST: Nathan Radke - a cultural history professor at Humber and host of the Uncover Up podcast

The NDP prepare for an election at MPs decide whether to vote against the Carney government's budget. Tim Powers and Bob Richardson weigh in on this with Jim. Jim gives his thoughts on land and slavery acknowledgements. Plus - can men cry too much?And should you clone your pet?GUESTS:Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies & Managing Director of Abacus Data Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant

Half of young men are at risk of problem anger. Jim speaks with Kenton Boston, the president and CEO of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation. Plus - Avery Haines gives an update on the next W5 episode. GUESTS: Kenton Boston - Canadian Men’s Health Foundation president and CEOAvery Haines - W5 reporter

Jim shares his thoughts. Plus – The strange way some people wash their dishes GUEST: Richard Shimooka - Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

Jim takes your callsPlus- You can say 3 words to your 18 year old self. What are they?

Jim takes your calls. Plus – The biggest soap operas in Canadian politics. GUEST: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

How does this happen?Plus - Have you actually cut anyone out of your life because of politics? GUEST: Allison Smith - editor at Toronto Today

Jim gets insight and takes your calls Plus - Is a poppy a political statement? GUEST: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

Jim gets answers. Plus – Is this budget a big win for Mark Carney?GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Gillian Hnatiw - Principal at Hnatiw and Co.

Plus – When is it too early to start decorating for Christmas?

A new study says Gen Z thinks paper money is ‘cringe’ Plus - Does Mamdani reflect any change in American politics? GUESTS: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

How will it impact your wallet?Plus – Do we really need a parade for the Blue Jays?GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics David Pierce - Vice President of Government Relations with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Josie Dye – CHUM FM host

Live reaction as the budget announcement comes in Plus – How millions from the Skills Development Fund is connected to the owner of a new Toronto “adult entertainment club”. GUESTS: Austin Lee - CTV Ottawa anchor and reporter Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies & Managing Director of Abacus Data Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Charlie Pinkerton - Journalist with The Trillium

When would he have authorized extended hours?Plus - What’s in your garage that is blocking you from being able to park in there? GUEST: John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto

Did the Blue Jays win even though they lost?Plus – Why you might be falling for a romance scam and not realize it GUEST: Vanessa Iafolla- principal at Anti-Fraud Intelligence Consulting

Jim looks back on how the Blue Jays got to this moment Plus – Jim speaks with a member of the ’93 World Series winning team GUESTS: John Vennavally Rao - correspondent for CTV National News Rob Butler - part of the 1993 Jays

Jim previews tonight’s game Plus – Special concert in honour of Matthew Perry to raise awareness for mental health GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Griffin - find him at Griff’s The Pitch Hank Azaria - acclaimed actor

Jim has some thoughts about what goes in to Halloween prep Plus – What does the US senate vote against tariffs actually mean? GUESTS: Matt Sookram - writer at Jays Journal and award winning play by play man

Jim gets ready for Game 6 of the World Series Plus – What goes in to performing the national anthem at a sporting event? GUESTS: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman Scotty Newland - the soldier singer

Jim talks to a reporter at the scene Plus – Why a controversial anthem performance reminds Jim of 1968 GUEST: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter and former homicide detective John Wright - head of the polling firm Canada Pulse Insights

The Blue Jays get ready for Game 5 of the World Series Plus – Why Jim misses corner stores GUEST: Sean Leathong - CTV News Toronto reporter

Should artists change the lyrics in protest?Plus – Have you ever gotten in to an argument with a cashier? GUEST: Mark Hebscher - Author of Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media

How will they face Shohei Ohtani the pitcher? Plus – How are people outside of Ontario feeling about the fallout to the Ronald Reagan ad? GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto Reporter Elias Makos - host at CJAD Montreal Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster

Jim puts the day’s stories to our panel. Plus – The Blue Jays head to LA for Game 3 of the World Series GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Tim Powers -Chair of Summa Strategies & Managing Director of Abacus Data Matt Sookram - writer at Jays Journal and award winning play by play man

Does he like playing in Canada? Plus – Jim has some thoughts about a viral video he saw over the weekend GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV News Toronto reporter

How will this impact Canada’s industries? Plus- Remembering the 1993 World Series GUESTS: Lana Payne - Unifor National PresidentMonte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer Rob Butler - member of the 1993 World Series winning Blue Jays Clinton Yates - ESPN radio host

Jim thinks this is the wrong move. Plus – The Blue Jays play Game 1 of the World Series GUESTS: Matt Cauz - TSN 1050 Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

The Prime Minister is asked if he made a bet with Trump Plus - Poilievre says Carney told young Canadians they haven’t sacrificed enough. Do you feel like that’s true?

Jim takes you back to 1993 Plus – Why a Toronto bar got a ‘slap on the wrist’ GUESTS: Cheri Bradish - chair of marketing management with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Management

What do you think of his response? Plus - Do you have a different job than when you started your career?

Jim takes your calls.Plus - What is the thing that makes your kids think you’re old? GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective Rob Cerjanec - Ontario Liberal Critic for Tourism, Sport, and Culture

Jim wants to know if anyone actually got tickets today. Plus – Did your wedding get disrupted because of sports?GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - former federal cabinet minister

Jim takes your calls about your best Blue Jays memories. Plus – Ontario parents rally against speed camera ban GUESTS: Mohit Rajans - Media and technology writer at THINK START dot c-a. Tom DeVito of Parents Against Speeding

Where are you watching?Plus - Top aide to Harper rips Poilievre’s comments about RCMP and Trudeau GUESTS: Mike Wilner - baseball columnist for the Star and host of the podcast “Deep Left Field”