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
Deb Hutton kicks off the hour with a panel on the Ontario Liberal leadership race, joined by political strategists Blue Knox and Theresa Lubowitz to discuss the candidates, campaign momentum, and what the party needs to rebuild. Then it's time for the MuniciPALS Panel, featuring former Toronto councillors Karen Stintz and Joe Mihevc, who break down the biggest stories at City Hall, including the Toronto mayoral race, Billy Bishop Airport, FIFA spending, renovictions, and the departure of veteran councillor Gord Perks. The show wraps up with listener calls on two timely topics: Have money differences ever hurt a friendship? and If you could spend a week learning a new skill, what would it be? Guests: Blue Knox, Theresa Lubowitz, Karen Stintz, Joe Mihevc
Deb Hutton opens the phones following the latest parole denial for the man convicted of killing a Toronto police officer in 1994, asking listeners: Should convicted killers of police officers ever be granted parole? Later, Steve Ryan, CP24 Crime Analyst, discusses heightened security measures at this weekend's Caribbean Carnival, including increased police presence and drone surveillance. Listeners weigh in on whether major public events need more visible security or if heavy policing changes the atmosphere. The conversation then turns to back-to-school preparedness with clinical psychologist Dr. Nina Mafrici, who shares advice for helping children and families transition back into school routines. To wrap up the hour, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Newstalk 1010's Chief Medical Correspondent, discusses reports of women becoming pregnant while taking GLP-1 medications and what patients should know. Guests: Steve Ryan, Dr. Nina Mafrici, Dr. Mitch Shulman
Deb Hutton opens the phones to discuss a growing concern in Ontario: why fewer people are running for municipal office, and whether listeners would ever consider putting their names on the ballot.Next, callers weigh in on the rising cost of kids' birthday parties and whether guests should help cover increasingly expensive celebrations.Later, Rob Breakenridge, journalist and podcast host, joins the show to debate Canada's supply management system, arguing it drives up the cost of dairy, eggs, and poultry while limiting consumer choice.
Deb Hutton is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder of Oyster Group, to discuss whether Conservatives should stay the course with Pierre Poilievre or chart a new direction after their election loss. Listeners weigh in on the future of the party.Later, marketing expert Tony Chapman breaks down Tim Hortons' new Harry Potter partnership, exploring the opportunities and risks of major brand collaborations and how companies tap into passionate fan communities.The show wraps up with listener calls inspired by a recent $10 million Lotto Max winner: How much money would it take for you to quit your job?
Deb takes your calls. How brand loyal are you? GUESTS: Andrew Pulsifer - Executive Director of TTCriders Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director at ADIT North America
Deb talks to a home invasion victim. Brad Bradford responds to Progress Toronto's statement. GUESTS: Sam McDadi - home invasion victim Brad Bradford - Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York, and mayoral candidate
Deb takes your calls. Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis. GUESTS: Dr. Alfonso Fasano - neurologist and clinician scientist with UHN's Krembil Brain Institute Minister Rob Flack - MPP for Elgin—Middlesex—London and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
What needs to be done about e-bikes? Albertans can now pay for MRIs without a doctor referral. Should Ontario do the same? GUESTS: Jim Jessop - Toronto Fire Chief Melissa Lantsman - MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Deb talks about the latest online squabbles with a friend of the show. How can you avoid falling for fake online reviews? GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies Carmi Levy - tech expert Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant
Deb assembles a provincial politics panel. What does Toronto's former mayor think should be done about the shooting at a Jewish-owned bakery?GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications John Tory - former mayor of Toronto
Jim has some thoughts about who or what is influencing young peoples' politics. The Munici-Pals look at the week in local news. GUESTS: Karen Stintz -Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
Jim has some thoughts about common office phrases. How much should politicians be using generative AI? GUESTS: Justin Ling - staff columnist for the Toronto Star Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University
Jim weighs in. What does John Tory think of Brad Bradford's plan for police? GUEST: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto
Windsor's mayor chats with Jim. Should this Turkish governor have been fired for his attire? GUESTS: Drew Dilkens - Windsor Mayor Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group
How worried should we be? What does 'act your age' really mean? GUESTS: Deb Hutton - host of The Deb Hutton Show Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Jim thinks we are. Why a new movie is sparking conversations about open relationships. GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Executive Director at the Peter Lougheed School of Politics at the University of Alberta Cynthia Loyst - host at The Social
Jim says no. Why Jim thinks the Maritime provinces should amalgamate. GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field
How will this impact what you can buy in Ontario? Is your car 'unstealable'? GUEST: Richard Alexander - President of Beer Canada
How should Canada respond? What did we learn from the 2026 World Cup? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Reverend Michael Coren Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister
Jim wonders if Doug Ford's apology moves the needle. What's the best city in Canada to live in? GUEST: John Fraser - interim leader of the Ontario Liberals
What's the state of the race at this point? Donald Trump makes more unproven claims about the 2020 election. GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Dave Levinthal - investigative journalist and senior editor at NOTUS
Why is Donald Trump threatening Canada with new tariffs? Is Jim a busy body for opening boxes accidentally sent to his house without realizing it? GUESTS: Marit Stiles - leader of the Ontario NDP Jamie Stephen - Managing Director at TorchLight, an energy and resources consulting and project development firm based in Nova Scotia
Deb Hutton, John Moore and Jerry Agar join Jim. Guest : Emma Reid from Sleep Country Canada
John Moore joins Jim GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Marc-André Gauthier - Director of Communications with Teamsters Canada Heather Quilty - a program manager for clinical learning at VetStrategy
Jim talks with experts. An Ontario MPP has to repay $16K in city hotel expenses. GUESTS: Kevin Jiang - Toronto Star’s Science of Life reporter Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau ReporterMark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst
What does he think about a PC MPP paying back $16K in hotel expenses? How are you dealing with the smoke out there? GUESTS: John Fraser - interim Ontario Liberal leaderCarmi Levy - tech expert Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jim talks to an event safety lawyer. GUEST: Steven Adelman - event safety lawyer and head of Adelman Law Group
Jim wonders if you're allowed to complain about how hot it is when you live in Canada. Ontario MPP to repay $16K in city hotel expenses GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader
Jim takes your calls. What will Lindsey Graham's legacy be? GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workley Law Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman
He talks with a former gang member about what needs to be done to counter violence. Do you feel safe in Toronto right now?GUESTS: Newstalk 1010’s Heather Seaman Dr. Adam Ellis - a former gang member and founder of The Street Institute, a research hub for critical scholars and community activists who have direct knowledge and experiences of life on the streets
Jim weighs in with the Munici-Pals panel. Gordie Howe International Bridge to open after delayGUESTS: Nik Nanos - chief data scientist at Nanos Research and the official pollster for CTV Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair Mike Kakuk - morning host at AM800 CKLW Windsor
Jim takes your calls. When was the last time you flipped someone the bird?GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jim has some thoughts.What are we getting wrong about trade? GUESTS: Laura Dawson - Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition Josh Lewenberg - TSN Raptors Beat ReporterRitesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Jim takes your calls. Toronto woman who police called ‘female belligerent’ fights her traffic tickets—and wins. GUEST: Sean Shapiro - the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop
Jim gets some expert insight. Is your job like how its depicted on TV? GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel -Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics Aaron Silver - a manager on the Toronto Hydro Climate Action team Bob Aaron - Real Estate Lawyer
Jim takes your calls. What are the best bank loyalty programs? GUESTS: Barry Choi - personal finance expert David Clement - policy director at the Consumer Choice Centre
Jim takes your calls. Also, how cool do you keep it?
Jim and the team debate. Should Toronto follow Mamdani's lead when it comes to indoor temperatures? GUESTS: Gary Benner - President of Underground Consulting Incorporated Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field
Jim takes your calls. Mark Carney makes a major announcement on submarines for Canada. GUESTS: Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic
Jim talks with one of the organizers of the campaign to save the bar. Why are people preaching on airplanes? GUESTS: Mackenzie Kundakcioglu - organizer with the Save Sneaky Dee’s campaign
Why does Brad Bradford want to rename Sankofa Square? Canada gets ready to take on Morocco. 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 if politicians made the right call. What would Canada's football fight song be? GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University
Jim is looking for answers. Is tonight's Portugal vs Croatia game the biggest sporting event in Toronto history? GUESTS: Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx Stuart Green - TTC SpokespersonCTV’S Beth MacDonnell Lori Williams - political scientist with Mount Royal University in Calgary Gareth Wheeler - One Soccer Canadian sports broadcaster Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator
What's the difference between this event and the Taylor Swift concerts? Shorts in the office....are they ever okay? GUESTS: Phil Perkins - CP24 reporter and anchor Jessica Smith - CP24 reporter Sean McCormick - Vice President of Business Development, Data Services at Moneris Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist
He joins the show to give his pitch. What did you do about photos at your wedding? GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Tanner Agar - restauranteur and co-host of Flavorphiles David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University
Deb reacts to today's breaking news. Is Taylor Swift getting married at Madison Square Garden? GUESTS: Jen Mitchell - co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gander Social Matt Cauz - Host at TSN 1050 Tessa Malisani - host at our sister station, 99.9 Virgin Radio Mike Harris - Ontario Minister of Natural Resources
Mark explains why. What actually happens to CUSMA on July 1? GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Founder & President of GDStrategic Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network every day 1 - 3pm
How does parenthood change your brain?Has your local mall become a glorified indoor dog park? GUESTS: Darby Saxbe - professor of psychology at the University of Southern California and author of “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives" Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University
Who wants a noise barrier around that concert stadium? Debunking sunscreen myths. GUESTS: Dr. Imran SATIA , Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Chronic Cough in the Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology at McMaster University 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
Mark has some thoughts. How to read the most recent polls about Doug Ford. GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University John Wright - NEWSTALK 1010 pollster + CEO of Canada Pulse Insights Stuart Green - TTC Spokesperson Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx
Deb takes your calls. What's the worst film our resident critic has ever seen? GUESTS: Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken Don Drummond - Economist, Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute Andrew Ashiofu - Chair of the Washington State Stonewall Democrats
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