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    Know Before You Date: A New Safety Measure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:34


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to 06Jun22 Pearl Eliadis, award winning human rights lawyer & a professor at McGill University about a new Bill that allows someone to request a background check on the person you're dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:48


    Guest Host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt, Former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of Official Opposition discuss: 1 - British PM Keir Starmer says he will resign by September 2 - Premier Doug Ford drowned out by protesters at 2026 Ford Fest 3 - PC government officials post photo of Ford Fest crowd that appears to have been edited to make protesters look like supporters 4 - Nine candidates now registered to run for councillor in Beaches-East York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Downing Street Shake-Up: Starmer's Resignation Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 9:25


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Redmond Shannon, Europe Correspondent for Global News about British PM Keir Starmer says he will resign by September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Police Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 16:30


    Guest Host, Rob Fai, Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector and Clayton Campbell, President Toronto Police Association Discuss: 1 - ‘No drones. No exceptions,' say Toronto police after 2 more people charged for flying devices at FIFA sites 2 - Brampton man with history of firearms offences charged after allegedly shooting at Peel police officer 3 - Justice minister says new bail and sentencing law is a 'major step forward' 4 - Police reveal sprawling scope of Toronto's gun-for-hire network: ‘Who's paying for this?' 5 - Toronto police arrest U.S. consulate shooting suspect, ending weeklong manhunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Against Cancer: The Future of Early Detection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 9:41


    Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and the associate Dean of ICT at Humber Polythetic about using AI in detecting cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Protein Pinch: Small Businesses Feel the Squeeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:34


    Guest Host, Rob Fai & Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Head of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University AKA the Food Professor discuss: 1 - Small businesses grapple with global whey protein shortage 2 - The grocery promotion scam nobody sees 3 - Canada slaps 10% tariff on canned vegetable imports for up to 200 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond the Octagon: A Security Crisis Unfolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:49


    Guest Host, Rob Fai spoke with Greg Sanfilippo, a former US Marine, army reserve, and NYPD officer about this thwarted attack at the White House during UFC 250 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Japan Journey: Canada's Trade Push Before CUSMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 11:47


    Guest Host Rob Fai & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - U.S. and Iran negotiations end, technical talks to continue after Trump threatens Tehran 2 - Record Canadian trade mission heads to Japan as CUSMA review looms 3 - Michael Burry is questioning SpaceX's $3-trillion market valuation — and says he'd be tempted to bet against it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A System Under Pressure: Doctors Sound the Alarm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 10:15


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to Dr. Rebecca Hicks, President Ontario Medical Association about Survey suggests elevated concerns among Ontario doctors about ER overcrowding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FIFA Cracks Down on Trophy-Inspired Bong Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 6:54


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to Sean Kady, Co-Owner Cosmic Charlie's Cannabis Shop about FIFA order his shop to stop selling "World Cup Trophy" bongs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Should Toronto Have a Year-Round Casino at Exhibition Place?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:01


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Don Boyle, CEO Exhibition Place about Exhibition Place report rejects idea of year-round casino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Canadian Retail Classic Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 10:53


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst about Shoppers embrace Zellers' return to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jonathan David Leads Canada to a Landmark World Cup Triumph

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 15:49


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Gareth Wheeler, Lead commentator for OneSoccer and one of Canada's most prominent soccer broadcasters about Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to 1st World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Half of non homeowners have no interest in buying homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 8:35


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Clay Jarvis, Lead Writer from NerdWallet about Canada's real estate vibes are off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Long Road Back to Lower Gas Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 10:41


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to Dan McTeague, President Canadians for Affordable Energy about Gas Prices may not return to pre-Iran levels anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Museum Files: Ontario's Hidden ROM Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:04


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario about Ford government refusing to release secret report that suggested selling off Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) artifacts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Cost of Being a Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 7:00


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Sean O'Shea, Global News Reporter about Toronto fans stunned by FIFA World Cup food prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can a Social Media Ban Really Protect Teens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 4:39


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Wyatt Sharpe, a 17-year old, Grade 11 Student, Host, The Sharpe Exchange about why he thinks Canada's proposed social media ban for under-16s won't Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    City Hall Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 14:42


    Guest Host Rob Fai & Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 12 Toronto–St. Paul's discuss: 1 - Ghana fans party at Yonge and Dundas after dramatic World Cup win 2 - Mayor Olivia Chow accuses federally mandated port authority of hiding early plans for Billy Bishop 3 - Sneaky Dee's management optimistic bar will live on despite renewed development plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Good News for Homebuyers: Mortgage Rates Are Falling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:19


    Guest Host Rob Fai, spoke with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker, Butler Mortgage about mortgage rates are dropping. Here's why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Warnings Ignored: The Titan Implosion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 10:38


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke to Jason Melvin, Senior Investigator, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) about Transportation Safety Board releases scathing report on Titan submersible implosion - The implosion happened three years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Long Way Home: A Remarkable Cat Reunion in Fort Erie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 7:26


    Guest Host Rob Fai spoke with Brittany McNutt, Cat owner about Together again after 12 years. How a Fort Erie woman reunited with her 21-year old cat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Psychedelics and Policy: A Conservative Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 12:45


    Greg Brady spoke with Corey Tochor, MP for for Saskatoon—University about Conservatives pitch legalizing some psychedelics with bill to revamp Canada's drug laws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 12:45


    Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Carney 'welcomes' Iran peace progress as he arrives in France for G7 summit 2 - Vice President JD Vance's appearance on The View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bail Reform Takes Effect Across Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 10:20


    Greg Brady spoke to Steve Tanner, Chief of Police of the Halton Regional Police Service about Ottawa's bail and sentencing reform is now law, targeting ‘frequent' issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Myth Or Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 16:49


    Greg Brady & Nick Tsergas, Registered Nurse, independent health journalist, founder and former editor of canadahealthwatch.ca discuss: 1 - Two weeks without mobile internet restored sustained attention to levels typical of someone ten years younger 2 - Ottawa moves to bar kids under 16 from social media, regulate chatbots 3 - Conservatives pitch legalizing some psychedelics with bill to revamp Canada's drug laws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Nation's Broadcast Tradition Comes to an End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 11:43


    Greg Brady spoke with Roman Fisher, Medical Physics PhD Student at Dalhousie who wrote a long post on future of CBC . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hidden Labour, Global Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 10:26


    Greg Brady spoke with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa about How Canada can stand against forced labour in China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    After 75 Years: The End of Hockey Night on CBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 10:36


    Greg Brady spoke with Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast about End of an era: 'Hockey Night in Canada' won't return to CBC this fall & Social Media Bans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 12:24


    Greg Brady talked about Toronto police say ‘criminals for hire' behind U.S. Consulate, synagogue shootings & Prime Minister Mark Carney told CNN that he's seen the Memo Of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 12:02


    Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada is asking some who received citizenship to surrender their certificates. 2 - Officer struck by stolen vehicle driven by 12-year-old in Toronto's east end fired multiple shots 3 - Nate Erskine-Smith considering run for Toronto city council. Outgoing Liberal MP discussed idea in meeting with Chow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Heartbreaking Loss: Ontario Mourns Five Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 9:42


    Greg Brady spoke with Jeff Stanlick, Director of Services Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington about Condolences pour in for Ontario family who lost five children in devastating crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayor's Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 16:50


    Greg Brady, Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor & Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington discuss: 1 - Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues' 2 - Council is flying a 'fast-moving plane' when it comes to development charges: Mayor 3 - Village at the Barn: City unveils vision for homelessness pods inside former Windsor Arena 4 - $300M project could give Burlington its first OHL hockey team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond Public Education: The Growing Appeal of Private Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 12:52


    Greg Brady spoke with Brian Dijkema, President at Cardus a Canadian think tank & Joanna VanHof, education program director for Cardus about: Private school enrolment keeps climbing as parents look to give their kids an edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Crackdown on Two Wheels: 2,700 Tickets and 46 Arrests?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 11:57


    Greg Brady spoke with David Shellnutt, founder Biking Lawyer LLP about Police issue 2,700 tickets, arrest 46 people in 2-wheeled safety campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Parole and Public Scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 11:19


    Greg Brady & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies discuss: 1 - World Cup & should politicians be at these games? 2 - Disgraced Canadian pop star Jacob Hoggard granted day parole on Toronto sex assault conviction 3 - Nate Erskine-Smith considering run for Toronto city council. Outgoing Liberal MP discussed idea in meeting with Chow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 11:31


    Greg Brady talked about Officer struck by stolen vehicle driven by 12-year-old in Toronto's east end fired multiple shots & Disgraced Canadian pop star Jacob Hoggard granted day parole on Toronto sex assault conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. and Iran Strike a Peace Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 11:25


    Greg Brady spoke to Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer, human rights activist and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about United States and Iran reach framework deal to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 11:17


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada ties Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn long-sought first World Cup point 2 - Toronto Port Authority says Billy Bishop expansion would be self-funded. Some experts are skeptical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Taxpayer won't be charged a dime for World Cup says Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 11:14


    Greg Brady spoke with Greg Mercer, Investigative Reporter for The Globe and Mail about after a successful launch of he World Cup in Toronto, why is Mayor Chow saying what she's saying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Police Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 15:26


    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 - Toronto police officer seriously injured after vehicle flees stolen‑car stop on East York's Leaside Bridge 2 - Toronto police salute fallen officer at procession: ‘We have it from here' 3 - Two German men arrested at Toronto FIFA match for allegedly throwing things at police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A City Seeks Answers: Montreal's Police Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 9:58


    Greg Brady spoke with Terry Newman, Senior Editor & Columnist at the National Post about Montreal mayor urges calm, vows to uncover truth after police unit suspected of racist behaviour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Crisis Hidden Behind Stable Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 7:56


    Greg Brady spoke with Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss: 1 - History's worst energy crisis, minus the price shock 2 - United States and Iran reach framework deal to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 14:11


    Greg Brady talked about Toronto hosting the first World Cup game on Candian soil & wht Mayor Chow said that the taxpayer won't pay a dime in Toronto to host these games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fast Tracks: Solving Canada's Rail Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 12:52


    Greg Brady welcomed Karen Stintz, former city councillor and TTC Chair to the studio to discuss: Fixing Canada's Transit Rail Delivery: Global Rail Experts Converge in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Ticket Scalping Crackdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 10:17


    Greg Brady spoke to Brian Berry, Executive Director of the Ticket Policy Forum, an advocacy group that represents resale marketplaces like StubHub and SeatGeek about Ontario adds 2 major ticket resale sites to consumer watchlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bosnia and Herzegovina fans ready to descend on Toronto with World Cup match

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 15:36


    Greg Brady spoke with Amila Buturović, Professor of Humanities & Religious Studies at York University and expert on Bosnian history, identity, religion, and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Straitt Talk with Lisa Raitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 11:27


    Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: Toronto Police ETF officer killed executing search warrant, 19-year-old sought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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