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    Monday 8am - Trade Talks Collapse: Did Washington Push Canada Too Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 24:34


    Highlights include: - Trade talks collapsed at last minute after U.S. commerce chief pressed for harsher terms, sources say - Poilievre calls for Carney to reconvene Parliament to discuss rejected trade deal GUEST: Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday 7am - Poilievre Calls for Parliament to Reconvene Over Rejected U.S. Trade Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 52:09


    Highlights include: - Poilievre calls for Carney to reconvene Parliament to discuss rejected trade deal - Lawyer and social media influencer city council race - Policing advocates push to end silence surrounding officer suicide after 3 deaths in a week: ‘It's not a disease of the shadows' GUESTS: 1 - Shuvaloy Majumdar, MP for for Calgary Heritage and Shadow Minister for Canada-United States Relations 2 - Caryma Sa'd, lawyer and protest watcher, running for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth council seat 3 - Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best selling author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday 6am - The Impossible Deal: What Canada's Failed U.S. Talks Really Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 40:32


    Highlights include: The lesson from Canada's collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile GUESTS: - Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University - Gord Sinclair, Former member of the Tragically Hip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday 8am - Trump Floats Keystone XL Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 40:32


    Guests: 1 - Scott Aitchison, MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka and Shadow Minister for Housing 2 - Marc Andrews, Peel Deputy Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday 7a - Ontario Mayors Call for Involuntary Addiction Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 46:34


    Guests: Dr. Colin Carrie, health specialist and former Conservative MP for Oshawa - Parliamentary Secretary of Health in the Harper government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday 6am - Trump Delays Tariffs as Canada Deal Emerges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 45:44


    Guests: 1 - Steve Paikin, host of The Paikin Podcast 2 -Nate Erskine-Smith, current city council candidate for Ward 19 Beaches-East York 3 - Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 18 - 8am Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 34:00


    Highlights include: - Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule - There are now officially 6 candidates seeking re-election who have been city councillors for 20+ years - Mayors want Doug Ford's government to consider involuntary addiction treatment. GUESTS: 1 - Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist and specialist in addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 18 - 7am Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 37:32


    Highlights Included: -The deadline is fast approaching for a new round of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods announced by U-S President Trump. GUESTS: 1 - Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition 2 - Mike Layton, former councillor for University-Rosedale and current candidate for University-Rosedale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 18 - 6am hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 38:57


    Highlights Include: - With auto tariffs a key sticking point, Canada's industry hangs in the balance - Mayors want Doug Ford's government to consider involuntary addiction treatment. Why the controversial option may be ‘having a moment' GUESTS: 1 - Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 17 - 8am Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 35:42


    Highlights include: - Etiquette - people watching video or TV in a public setting - Mike Layton is running for Toronto city council again - Rush talk about pot usage & Alex Lifeson's fears of toruing again Guests 1 - David Knight Legg, policy expert in energy and technology and former advisor to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 17 - 6am hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 40:48


    Highlights of the hour: - Canada, U.S. officials to meet again as 50% tariffs to take effect in 3 days - Zanzibar Tavern owner 'devastated' as Toronto Fire crews tackle fire, heavy smoke - Arizona High School Dodgeball Game Results In Arrest After 13-Year-Old Is Accused Of ‘Relentlessly' Targeting Ex-Girlfriend - Hayden Panettiere, who starred in television series ‘Heroes' and ‘Nashville,' dies at 36 Guests: 1 - Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University 2 - David Knight Legg, policy expert in energy and technology and former advisor to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    August 17 - 7am Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 46:37


    Highlights include: - Ford government wins court battle to remove downtown Toronto bike lanes Guest: 1 - Police Beat with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best selling author 2 - Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Honda Indy Comes to Markham: Your Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 10:54


    Greg Brady spoke to James Hinchcliffe, FOX Sports INDYCAR Race Analyst about Honda Indy Markham: What you need to know for race weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Happened in Jamaica? The Ontario PC Spending Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 14:38


    Greg Brady spoke with Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Fire Chief Sounds Alarm After 4 Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 8:27


    Greg Brady spoke with Marla Friebe, Acting Deputy Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services about Toronto fire chief calls for action after 4 fires in 24 hours involve lithium-ion batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Data Centres & AI: Ford Defends Ontario's Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 11:56


    Greg Brady spoke to Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, and former mayoral candidate about Ford says Ontarians ‘misinformed' about data centres as province releases AI playbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bonnie Crombie Under Watch? Inside the Ontario PC Spending Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 12:02


    Greg Brady spoke with Stephanie Smyth, MPP for Toronto—St. Paul's and ethics critic for Ontario Liberal Party about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Carney-Trump Trade Talks: What Comes Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 10:11


    Greg Brady spoke with Glenn Stevens Jr, Executive Director of MichAuto and the Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber about Carney, Trump to be given 'options' following latest trade talks, says U.S. rep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Surveilling Bonnie Crombie? The Mystery Behind the Jamaican Resort Spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 9:45


    Greg Brady spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 14:52


    Greg talked about Man arrested after Toronto police officer shot in e-bike robbery investigation & Doug Ford shrugs off PC spying mission that followed Bonnie Crombie to Jamaica: ‘Stuff happens' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Importance of the Hockey Billet Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:28


    Greg Brady spoke with Jeff Marek, NHL Analyst and Host of The Sheet with Jeff Marek about Defence probes changing story of former Peterborough Petes player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nick Nurse Says Ontario Owes Him $700,000 — And He's Fighting for It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:10


    Greg Brady spoke with Rob Cerjanec, Liberal MPP for Ajax about Former Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says Ontario owes him nearly $700,000 — and he's fighting for it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Baker Backs Bradford in Bloor Bike Lane Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 11:16


    Greg Brady spoke with Yvan Baker, Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre about his endorsement of Brad Bradford, touts removing Bloor St. bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CITY HALL CONFIDENTIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 16:57


    Greg Brady, Mike Colle, Councillor for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence & Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York discuss: 1 - Thanks, Mayor Chow, for the free ferry rides. But they shouldn't be paid for this way 2 - Toronto on track for a record year of lithium battery fires after latest blaze sends one to hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who Protects Victims? The Gaps in Canada's Marine Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 10:45


    Greg Brady spoke with Adam Wagman, Partner at Howie, Sack & Henry LLP about the systematic gaps in Canadian marine laws that leave victims unprotected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Quebec: The U.S. Trade Deal's Biggest Hurdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:08


    Greg Brady spoke with Tasha Kheiriddin, Postmedia's national politics columnist about Quebec the fly in the ointment to new U.S. trade deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:22


    Greg Brady talked about As tariff deadline nears, what does Trump want from Canada? And will he get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Myth Or Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 20:03


    Greg Brady & Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, head of the Critical Care Department at The Ottawa Hospital discuss: 1 - A.I. in Medicine 2 - Prevention over prescription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Ontario Liberal Leadership Race: Lots of Words, Few Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 12:41


    Greg Brady spoke with Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail about So far, the Ontario Liberals' leadership race is an exercise in meaningless platitudes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Ferry Is Free — But What's the Real Story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 9:05


    Greg Brady spoke with Cara Stern, Journalist and Co-host of missing middle podcast w/ Dr Mike Moffatt about Toronto offers free ferry tickets ‘in celebration of waterfront victory' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Mayoral Race Heats Up Over Bloor West Bike Lanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 12:44


    Greg Brady spoke with Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about Bradford vows Bloor Street W. bike lanes are 'coming out' if he's mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 13:04


    Greg Brady talked about the talk of the Canada/USA trade deal is a bit ominous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Greg's Health Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 19:06


    Greg Brady had a health scare that he is on the other side of now and fine with his health, but wanted to share his journey with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Porter Cancellation Sparks Debate Over Who Was Really at Fault

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 10:51


    Greg Brady spoke to Dr Sharon To, registered clinical psychologist about Child who prompted Porter Airline flight cancellation not at fault, passenger says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayor's Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 16:51


    Greg Brady & Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora & Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington discuss: 1 - E-scooter policies - what do they do Toronto doesn't? 2 - Homeowners across the region are facing notable property tax increases to cover structural deficits. 3 - What would a trade deal and trade certainty mean for your cities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Carney's Vacation Timing Under the Microscope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 11:29


    Greg Brady spoke with Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies about PM Carney's vacation timing in Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ontario Liberals Debate: Does Having a Seat Make a Better Leader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 11:21


    Greg Brady & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies discuss: Candidates in Ontario Liberal leadership debate value of having a seat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 12:49


    Greg Brady talked about E-scooters, e-bikes the focus of new safety enforcement campaign launched by Toronto police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Booze Bans on the Table as Canada Seeks Tariff Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 11:31


    Greg Brady spoke to Chris Swonger, President & CEO Distilled Spirits Council of the United States about Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Police Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 17:26


    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: 1 - Under strong police watch, Toronto's summer festivals return in force 2 - ‘Guns for hire': 15-year-old among 2 arrested in U.S. Consulate shooting in Toronto 3 - Canadian murder rate has biggest year-over-year decline in 40 years, StatsCan says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    An Epidemic Hiding in Plain Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 12:24


    Greg Brady spoke with Elizabeth Renzetti, contributing columnist for the Star and author of "What She Said: Conversations About Equality." about There's another epidemic we're doing nothing about. If we don't bust some myths, it's going to get worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    80% of Canadian Job Growth Occurred in Alberta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 13:34


    Greg Brady spoke to David Knight Legg, former advisor to Alberta Premier Jason Kenny about Canadian economy adds 75,100 jobs in July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Canada Adds Jobs While U.S. Labour Market Slips, But Not All Is As It Seems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 10:46


    Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - Canadian economy adds 75,100 jobs in July, U.S. sheds 23,000 positions 2 - Algonquin Power moving headquarters to U.S. in bid to attract more investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 10:49


    Greg Brady talked about: Child standing in seat and refusing a seatbelt cancels flight from Victoria & Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Hidden Grades Debate: Compassion vs. Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 12:03


    Greg Brady spoke with Carolyn Gorman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute where her research examines how policy changes in the U.S. impact individuals with mental illness about Hiding grades to "curb the mental health crisis" — this is yet another way that “mental health” has become an excuse to avoid accountability and personal responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Four Nights, One Legacy: RUSH Films Toronto Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 16:14


    Greg Brady spoke with Ivar Hamilton, CFNY Mainstay, VP Catalogue Marketing at Universal Music Group about RUSH's Four Hometown Shows in Toronto To Be Captured for Concert Film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Toronto to Markham: Province Invests in Indy's Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 11:58


    Greg Brady spoke with Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham about Government of Ontario invests in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Taste of the Danforth Returns After a Two-Year Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 10:30


    Greg Brady spoke with Nick Papalambropoulus, Danforth BIA about Taste of the Danforth returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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