Mike Stafford pushs beyond the headlines, providing a mix of informed opinion and compelling analysis listeners won’t find anywhere else.
Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021: So what do we actually want to know about this - and if Ford quietly drops the idea - does it matter? 2 - Best July in 4 years for GTA housing? Is this what you're experiencing from anecdotes, & where you are? Prices ARE coming down….and they did have to, did they not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to MPP Catherine Fife, Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade about Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with Dr. Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director, PLACE Centre. Co-Host, "Missing Middle" about, are the City of Toronto claimed improvements in housing application timelines real or an illusion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Tasha Kheiriddin, Parent of a student at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts and Vice Chair of the School Advisory Council about Beloved Rosedale high school principal to stay as Ford government steps in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about Prime Minister Carney unveils lumber sector plan amid ‘costly uncertainty' of trade war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Karl Hale, National Bank Open Tournament Director at Tennis Canada about Canadian teen Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Leslie Roberts, former television journalist and news anchor about Pride parade has lost its way with policy of exclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of : Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster, and host of The Paikin Podcast, Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1 - LeBlanc says tariff talks with U.S. ‘constructive' but deal out of reach: Mexico got a 90-day delay on Trump's tariffs, why didn't Canada? 2 - Jim Acosta interviews ‘made-up' AI avatar of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver: Is it ethical to create and publicly display an AI avatar of a deceased teenager, even with parental consent, to advocate for gun reform? Where do we draw the line between tribute and exploitation? Who 'owns' a person's digital likeness after they die? 3 - Michigan officials call for action as Canadian wildfires create unhealthy air quality: Should the US step in and work with Canada to help put a stop to the fires since Michigan is getting the brunt of the smoke? Are they right in blaming Canada for wildfire smoke? 4 - Industry group urges Ford to cancel $140M contract awarded to U.S. firm: Should we require contracts to stay in Ontario, with no U.S. subsidiaries allowed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Lenore Skenazy, President, “Free Range Kids”, “Let Grow” about What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Blake Sanders President of the Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA) about Industry group urges Ford to cancel $140M contract awarded to U.S. firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about Canada/U.S. tariff talks still haven't ended with a deal & Caribbean Carnival a huge success - contrast to Toronto Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Lucas Cleveland, Mayor of Cobourg about his criticism about the normalization of drug use & the failed policies causing devastation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show 9 to Noon on the Corus Radio Network Bryan Passifiume, Toronto Sun National Politics Reporter Discuss: 1-Trade deal doesn't materialize - it just doesn't feel like the federal Liberals will pay a price - won't Carney just blame Trump? 2-The Toronto Police Association says they're too strapped to put police officers back into a school program with the Toronto District School Board. We know the door has been reopened by the Ford government. 3-Interested in Kamala Harris' book?! In all seriousness - any surprise she's not running for Governor of California - WHO is the bright light the Democrats can look at for 2028 - for what looks like an obvious matchup against JD Vance for US Presidential Election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with Lyle Alexander & Jim Read, Ottawa golf course celebrates golfers who hit back-to-back holes-in-one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Tim Kocur, Executive Director Waterfront BIA about what to do this long weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Alex Brown about Project Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about no trade deal between the U.S. & Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate about Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady & the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau Ariella Kimmel, executive director of a new advocacy group called A Better City (ABC) Toronto Discuss: 1.Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state based on key reforms: How does this change anything besides making it harder to reach a trade deal with the US according to Trump? 2. Ford government agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink: Does it make sense to cancel this deal? 3. Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Fraser Myers, deputy editor of Spiked Magazine about A ‘safe' internet is an unfree internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Michael Longfield, Executive Director Cycle Toronto about Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state based on key reforms says Prime Minister Carney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady welcomed to the studio, Nas Yadollahi, CUPE Local 79 President to discuss Union blames City for 2 recent heat-related indoor pool closures in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry Dog Day Afternoon: Date or not a date? 2.UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions. 3.Union blames City for 2 recent heat-related indoor pool closures in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Rob Burton, Oakville Mayor about Ontario mayors urge Ottawa to drop EV sales mandate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about B.C. coast remains under tsunami advisory after massive Russian earthquake & the UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meghan Walker, Martin and Hillier lawyer who represents the family of 16-year-old Finlay van der Werken, joins Greg to talk about the family is suing Halton Healthcare and hospital staff for $12.5 million, alleging negligence after Finlay died following a long wait in the ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg is joined by Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster, and host of The Paikin Podcast, and Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, to talk about yesterday's mass shooting in New York City, write-in ballots being used in the Alberta by-election, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean O'Shea Global News Reporter, joins Greg to talk about a driver released without bail hearing after allegedly almost running over police and pedestrians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glenn Schuck, Morning Drive Reporter and Anchor for America's most listened to all news radio station 1010 WINS, joins Greg to talk about Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, who killed 4 people including a police officer in shooting at New York City office tower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Timothy Lang, President and CEO Youth Employment Services (YES), joins Greg to talk about youth unemployment as the CNE reports a record number of registrations for their annual job fair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg starts the show talking about yesterday's shooting at New York City office tower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg is joined by Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, to talk about a driver being charged after hitting parked cars while allegedly fleeing from Toronto police, a convicted sex offender who didn't show up to court after being released on bail, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg is joined by Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, and Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, to talk about your Toronto Blue Jays, the controversy around Sean Feucht, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at Canadian Constitution Foundation, joins Greg to talk about Montreal fining a church for hosting a concert, by U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht, without a permit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins Greg to talk about the US-EU trade deal with 15% tariffs across the board and what that means for a potential US-Canada deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg starts off the show talking about Montreal fining a local church for hosting a concert, by the MAGA-affiliated Christian singer Sean Feucht, without a permit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady welcomed Daniel Tate, Executive Director Integrity TO to the 640 Toronto studio to discuss Toronto's Shelter and Support Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Paul Davis, online and social networking safety educator about Ditching cellphones and chromebooks in schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show 9 to Noon on the Corus Radio Network Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1-Ottawa doubles down on threat to reduce Toronto's housing funding following sixplex vote. 2-Council moves ahead with six shelter sites after heated debate. 3-The NHL put out a statement noting the five players accused in the Hockey Canada trial, acquitted yesterday, are ineligible to sign w/ teams or play in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate about Ottawa doubles down on threat to reduce Toronto's housing funding following sixplex vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about the Hockey Canada player verdict & NHL says acquitted players ‘ineligible' to play in league pending further review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East about Toronto council approves priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Robert Talach, senior partner at Beckett Personal Injury and represented E.M. when she sued the Hockey Canada and players in 2022 about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, Discuss: 1.Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of 5 hockey players: Could the outcome of this trial unintentionally discourage future victims from coming forward? Regardless of the verdict, how might this case redefine “hockey culture” in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Sean O'Shea, Global News Reporter about Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of 5 Hockey Canada players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Maurice Brenner, Pickering Ward 1 Regional Councillor, about Toronto Rouge National Urban Park road could be closed for 3 years to replace 75-foot bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about the Ford government plans to grant asylum seekers work permits via constitutional clause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices