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    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 11:01


    Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about the World Cup and how much hosting it will cost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is the World Cup not for residents?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 8:36


    Greg Brady talked to Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, about the City of Toronto buying ads to tell residents that the World Cup is not for them and they need to stay away from downtown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    City Hall Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 16:51


    Greg Brady, Gord Perks, Councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale–High Park and Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee and Jamaal Myers, Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission discuss: 1 - Surface parking at GO stations 2 - Extending last call provincewide for FIFA World Cup 3 - Billy Bishop Airport expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Policing the Police

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 12:47


    Greg Brady talked to Shelley Carroll, Councillor for Ward 17 Don Valley North and Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, about the arrests of Toronto police officers in Spain, the investigation, public confidence, and what comes next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside the Airport Underworld

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 11:39


    Greg Brady talked to Duncan Dee, former airline executive, about an investigation that found airport employees with suspected criminal connections received federal security clearance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 11:13


    Greg Brady talked about the Parliamentary Budget Officer saying governments will spend just over $1-billion in public funds to host the World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 9:47


    Greg Brady talked to Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Toronto Island airport expansion, Snowbirds temporarily grounded, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside Halton's Biggest Gun Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 12:01


    Greg Brady talked to Stephen Tanner, Halton Police Chief, about the Halton Regional Police Service carrying out the largest firearms seizure in the service's history, with all of the guns allegedly smuggled from the United States Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Myth or Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 13:38


    Greg Brady and Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse and Editor at CanadaHealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - World Health Organization slams soaring nicotine pouch sales 2 - The sleeping sweet spot for the slowest aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside the Maplehurst Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 10:03


    Greg Brady talked to Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada, about a major investigation into alleged inmate abuse at Maplehurst Correctional Complex and the difficult questions about oversight inside Ontario's correctional system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Billy Bishop Blowback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 11:15


    Greg Brady talked to Chris Glover, NDP MPP for Spadina-Fort York, about the Ford government's plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport with no clear business case and major congestion concerns for Toronto's waterfront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Curse of Danhausen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 6:42


    Greg Brady talked about Danhausen, a WWE cult favorite, reversing his "curse" on the New York Knicks and Knicks pulling off one of the wildest playoff comebacks in years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Campus Divide & Runway Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 11:11


    Greg Brady talked to Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, about university and college commencement speakers getting booed for talking about AI, the lack of a business plan for Billy Bishop Airport's expansion, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 13:41


    Greg Brady talked about Mayor Olivia Chow's comments about Police Chief Demkiw needing to earn back public trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 8:02


    Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about the U.S. pausing a long-standing military board with Canada, Canadian Pacific cleared of liability in the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayor's Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 13:42


    Greg Brady, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall, and Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter discuss: 1 - Barrie Mayor Nuttall Invokes Special Powers to Push Drug Enforcement Motion, Bypassing Public Input 2 - New homelessness and addictions service centre opens in downtown Oshawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    640-360: Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 11:06


    Greg Brady talked to Andrew Longhurst, Senior Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, about a recent report that paints a grim picture of Ontario healthcare with worsening ER wait times and a hospital funding model that is setting the system up to fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Officers Charged Overseas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 9:46


    Greg Brady talked to Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best-selling author, about three Toronto Police officers accused of sexual assault during a trip to Barcelona, raising difficult questions about accountability, conduct overseas, and public trust in policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Victoria Day Shopping and World Cup Worries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:16


    Greg Brady talked to Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, about Victoria Day shopping, Vancouver hotels seeing bookings drop sharply despite all the talk about a World Cup tourism surge, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 14:43


    Greg Brady talked about the three Toronto police officers arrested for sexually assaulting and beating a prostitute in Spain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 10:34


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss, Canada's World Cup host cities contend with funding uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Toronto's World Cup Projections Too Optimistic?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 10:28


    Greg Brady spoke with Sara Anghel, President and CEO Greater Toronto Hotel Association about Toronto World Cup economic projections called into question as FIFA cancels hotel reservations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Toronto Vote on Billy Bishop?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 12:09


    Greg Brady spoke to Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's about some Toronto councillors want the province's Billy Bishop airport plan added to the October ballot . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Xi Summit: Optics Over Outcomes”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 7:55


    Greg Brady spoke with Bryce McRae, Senior Consultant Summa Strategies and former manager of stakeholder relations for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but warm words for Xi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Behind the Wheel of a Broken System

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 8:48


    Greg Brady spoke to Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario about Ontario will inspect all private truck schools after scathing audit found major gaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 12:05


    Greg Brady talked about TTC service could shut down Friday if workers are locked out, union says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Economics of Your Morning Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:53


    Greg Brady spoke to Chris Kayes, chair of the management department in the George Washington University School of Business about Why are coffee drinkers increasingly choosing alternatives to Starbucks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    City Hall Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 16:15


    Greg Brady, Lily Cheng, Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale & Jon Burnside Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East discuss: 1 - Canada's World Cup host cities contend with funding uncertainty 2 - Scarborough's subway extension delayed, confidential TTC documents reveal 3 - TDSB to cut outdoor education programs amid sweeping staff reductions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Ajax Is Getting a New Police Division

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 13:40


    Greg Brady spoke with Shaun Collier, Mayor of Ajax about a new police station coming to Ajax, Ontario in five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Vacant by Design

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 8:59


    Greg Brady spoke to Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors at Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario Inc about Real-estate firm bulk buys $30 million of downtown Toronto condos: ‘They're sitting empty'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 14:01


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic' 2 - Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump's China summit with Xi 3 - Canada's World Cup host cities contend with funding uncertainty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Looking forward to a busy summer on the City's waterfront

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 10:04


    Greg Brady welcome to the studio, Tim Kocur, Executive Director Waterfront BIA & Anthea Mattheou, marketing and communications coordinator at the Waterfront BIA to discuss: 1 -New ‘Festival of Flavours' market at Sugar Beach with 50 vendors from around the city with free salsa lessons, face painting and games for kids 2 - Summer ferry schedule starts this week (Wednesday May 13) 3 - Kid-friendly Power Plant Gallery exhibit lets kids climb and draw on the art 4 - Doors Open next weekend include Island Airport and Redpath Sugar 5 - New Irish arts centre opens with theatre festival on May 21 (Corleck Building) 6 - East-west water shuttles/taxis for the first time landing at Port Lands (June 1), hoping to build on ‘best year ever' for boat industry (survey) 7 - FIFA World Cup will have a major presence on waterfront with three fan zones 8 - Island Airport expansion and what it will look like for the neighbourhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 10:52


    Greg Brady talked about Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump's China summit with Xi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 8:57


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - U.S. cafe chain Dunkin' to return to Canada through agreement with Foodtastic 2 - Liberal MP challenges nomination loss for Scarborough Southwest byelection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Community Leader Receives Ontario's Highest Civic Honour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 12:40


    Greg Brady spoke with Jason Balgopal, founder of the not-for-profit mental health initiative Beaches Mental Wellness, recently received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ballot Battle: Liberal MP Fights Scarborough Southwest Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 10:41


    Greg Brady spoke with Andreas Katsourus, Political consultant and Chief Scrutineer for Nate Erskine Smith's campaign about his challenge to his nomination loss for Scarborough Southwest byelection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside the Liberal Nomination Dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 11:39


    Greg Brady spoke with Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about Liberal MP challenges nomination loss for Scarborough Southwest byelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 10:52


    Greg Brady talked about Commercial trucker training and licensing problematic in Ontario: auditor general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Exploring Jewish Collective Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 15:25


    Greg Brady welcomed to the studio, Marnie Salsky - author of “A Peoplehood” to discuss her book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 9:56


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: The number of Canadians filing for insolvency is picking up – and fast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Canada's Vaping Restrictions Remain Unclear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 10:35


    Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Hassan Mir is a cardiologist and scientist at the Ottawa Heart Institute and chair of the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation about 5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, it's unclear whether Canada will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayor's Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 16:18


    Greg Brady, Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby & Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora Discuss: 1 - New homelessness and addictions services launch in Whitby and Oshawa 2 - ‘I'll be putting my name forward for mayor': Whitby race begins 3 - Mrakas seeks third term as Aurora mayor as 2026 election race begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nomination Battle in Scarborough Southwest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 12:47


    Greg Brady spoke to John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party about Ontario Liberal Party stands by results in Scarborough Southwest nomination, as Erskine-Smith weighs options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Canada at the Centre of Global Security Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 10:46


    Greg Brady spoke to Rod Phillips, former MPP for Ajax and Ontario's Minister of Finance from 2019 to 2021 about Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, and why Toronto is the right location for new global defence bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 12:34


    Greg Brady talked about Jimmy Kimmel's surprising move for day of final Colbert 'Late Show' & Teen accused of pellet gun shooting at synagogue bailed out for $2,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 9:40


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Liberal leadership hopeful Nate-Erskine Smith delivered a blow in Scarborough nomination loss 2 - Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Island Turbulence: Jets, Politics & the Waterfront

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:42


    Greg Brady spoke to Ian Darragh, writer with Spacing magazine about Jet Dreams on Toronto Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Police Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 15:57


    Greg Brady, Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association &: Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best selling author discuss: Ontario's police watchdog plans to investigate members of Toronto's drug squad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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