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    Crime Takes the Lead: The Changing Pulse of Toronto Voters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 11:24


    Greg Brady spoke to Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector & Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association about how Toronto did during the first two games of the World Series & a new poll says crime replaces affordable housing as top concern in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ford Government Backtracks: Renters' Right to Stay Safe — For Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 9:16


    Greg Brady spoke to Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and MPP for Davenport about Ford government walks back on plan to consider changes to renters' right to ‘security of tenure'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Caryma Sa'd & Anthony Furey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:41


    Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor and former mayoral candidate Caryma Sa'd, lawyer and protest watcher Discuss: 1 - How bout them Jays? 2 - Poll shows Chow's support crumbling, majority want new mayor: Will you be running for mayor Anthony? 3 - Ford government walks back on plan to consider changes to renters' right to ‘security of tenure': Did the Ford government do the right thing by backing off the plan? Is this a sign the government might try again to roll back renter protections later? Would weakening renter rights actually help build more housing, or just make life harder for tenants? 4 - Caryma's photographer/cameraperson got in a physical confrontation with embattled CUPE Ontario union leader Fred Hahn - the video, to me, seems to show Hahn hitting down on what I assume are the arms of your guy with a large sign. What DID happen? You confronted him about it - he didn't even have the courage to look you in the eyes and address it…..was a complaint filed w/ police? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    License Crackdown: Ontario Targets Driver's License Fraud with New Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 10:54


    Greg Brady spoke to Stephen Laskowski, President Ontario Trucking Association about Ontario to seek residency proof, add waiting period in bid to target driver's license fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mayor on the Line: Why Olivia Chow's Support Is Slipping

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 7:52


    Greg Brady spoke to Hamish Marshall, Partner, One Persuasion Inc. about Olivia Chow vulnerable to defeat in next year's municipal election, new poll finds, as majority of voters seek new direction for city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's 10% Tariff Tantrum: Ontario Ad Sparks a Cross-Border Clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:37


    Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 15:03


    Greg Brady talked about the reason why Colonel Sanders was at the Blue Jays' Game 2 of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How did a guy from Ireland become a Blue Jays superfan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 19:05


    Greg Brady spoke to Colin Murray, UK Broadcaster and Blue Jays superfan about his love of the Blue jays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Ben Mulroney & Bryan Passifiume

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 24:06


    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 - Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert: How do you not get permission from the estate with something like this? Not sure exactly how the ad misrepresents Reagan's words but how can you determine a dead person's intentions? Trump did say if he was Canada he would do the same thing but where do we go from here? 2 - Heat's Rozier and Trail Blazers' Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes: With legal sports betting now so widespread, isn't it inevitable that schemes like this will emerge? Should bettors be compensated and get their money back from games that were fixed? 3 - Pharrell Williams, Jonas Brothers to perform in Toronto at World Series: Thoughts on Pharrell Williams and Jonas Brothers singing national anthems for games 1 and 2 in Toronto? Should the CRTC get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Betting Scandal: NBA Stars Caught in the Crossfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 7:59


    Greg Brady spoke with Geoff Zochodne, Covers about Heat's Rozier and Trail Blazers' Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Touch ‘em all, Joe! Memories of the 1993 World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 9:04


    Greg Brady spoke with Todd Lewis, Blue Jays fan who was at game 6 of the 1993 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 14:37


    Greg Brady talked about World Series Game 1 & Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Genevieve Tomney & Sebastian Skamski,

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 23:36


    Greg Brady and the Panel of: Genevieve Tomney, Principle at GT and Company Sebastian Skamski, former Director of Media Relations at the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition Discuss: 1 -Poilievre pressed on his RCMP 'despicable' comments, denies saying Trudeau should have been jailed: No surprise that he walks this back a bit, part of being on a long form podcast is saying stuff you might regret, but with some Conservative MPs questioning his leadership after the remarks is his position in any real jeopardy? Even if Trudeau was charged and convicted what would that look like? 2 - Final test of Eglinton Crosstown paused after incident last week, province says: Should there be a public inquiry into the Eglinton LRT? How can the province ensure major projects like this are finished on time and not delayed for seemingly forever 3 - Brampton Amber Alert suspect killed in officer-involved shooting: Should the provincial/federal governments be looking at calling IPV an epidemic? Should opposition parties be calling for harsher sentences? He was out on bail for a 2023 crime with trial scheduled for 2026, this seems totally preventable doesn't it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toronto Hits Pause on Hiring — How Will It Affect You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 12:37


    Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate about City of Toronto imposes hiring freeze on non-essential workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do school boards need trustees?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 11:05


    Greg Brady spoke to Debbie Kasman, education analyst & researcher about the need of school trustees in reaction to education Paul Calandra's appearance on Toronto Today the day before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 12:54


    Greg Brady talked about Doug Ford says Ontario to re-examine law capping ticket resale prices amid ‘gouging' for Blue Jays World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Minister Targets Trustee: Fallout Over Italy Art Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:14


    Greg Brady spoke to Paul Calandra, PC MPP for Markham—Stouffville and Education Minister about Education minister plans to 'make an example' of school board trustee involved in Italy art trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Stephanie Smyth, Brad Bradford & Chris Chapin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 23:51


    Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Discuss: 1 - Missed out on Blue Jays World Series tickets? Cheapest resale seats priced at $2K: should there be a law capping ticket resale prices? 2 - Girl found safe after Amber Alert, police seek father in fatal Brampton, Ont., shooting: What is the point of an Amber Alert when virtually no information of the suspect is given? How can we make the system more effective? 3 - Liberal House leader ‘starting to worry' about support for upcoming budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Balancing the Books: Aurora's 2026 Budget Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:11


    Greg Brady spoke to Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora about the Town of Aurora's proposed 2026 budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rogers class action lawsuit: What you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 9:56


    Greg brady spoke to Mohit Rajhans, Mediologist and Consultant, ThinkStart.ca about the 2022 Rogers outage and the upcoming class action lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wednesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 7:53


    Greg Brady talked about there's still not been closure to the story surrounding the Amber Alert that buzzed your - phone Tuesday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Did Stellantis Break Its Promise? MPs Want Answers After Jeep Move.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 9:51


    Greg Brady spoke with Garnett Genuis, Conservative MP for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan and Shadow Minister for Employment about Stellantis will face MP study over contracts after Jeep production move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Peanut Allergies Are Falling — Here's Why That Matters”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 11:11


    Greg Brady spoke with Dr Samir Gupta (Doctor G), clinician-scientist at St. Michael's Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto about Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The man who caught George Springer's Home Run Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 11:48


    Greg Brady spoke to Michael Angeletti, Owner/Operator of Niagara & Toronto Tours, who caught George Springer HR ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 23:52


    Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast, Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1 - What can such positive vibes do in the city - it's been a long time since 1993, but 2019 WAS special for those couple months, and the energy all summer after the Raptors' victory? 2 - This feels like a true thing, a logical thing, a MATH thing. The Housing Minister got this wrong early in his tenure - this feels more on track, yes? 3 - Any more thoughts about the auto industry - new report says there's potential for a deal, promised ages ago by the PM (for stability, cost certainty) but not involving automobiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Voice for Seniors: Susan Walsh Recognized for a Lifetime of Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 10:19


    Greg Brady spoke to Susan Walsh, Seniors' Advocate and former Deputy Minister of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development for Newfoundland and Labrador about being named the second ever recipient of the RTOERO Award for Eminent Contribution to Seniors in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tuesday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 10:02


    Greg Brady talked about the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Youth Violence Deepens: Five Teens Charged in Toronto Stabbing Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 9:09


    Greg Brady spoke to Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector about arsonist sets fire to ambulance allegedly in Hamilton, 2 more teens charged in Toronto stabbing of 14-year-old boy, 5 now charged & Thieves steal ‘priceless' jewels from Louvre and escape on motorbikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Kim Wright & Anthony Furey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 23:43


    Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, Discuss: 1 - Millions turned out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US: Everyone gets their opinions on Trump but they JUST had an election 49 weeks ago. The people spoke. He's doing more than some Trump voters would like that's bad, and less than others. Same as Carney, same as anyone. What was the point of this? Is this an effective way to fight fascism? 2 - 10 years since Justin Trudeau was elected - what are your recollections of him coming to power, changing conversations in Canada - and are there genuine accomplishments that aren't getting talked about because of his considerable unpopularity by his end? 3 - Short, intense session set for Queen's Park after 137-day break: PCs set to ban speed cameras this week – I'm still stuck on the benefits of this for Ford. Why not tweak and really tighten up the where and when? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wake-Up Call for Canada's Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 8:06


    Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about is it time to ring the economic alarms in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 11:36


    Greg Brady talked about the millions turned out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Family's Loss, A Fight for Accountability: The 401 Wrong-Way Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 8:15


    Greg Brady spoke with Adam Wagman, lawyer for the family and partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Ben Mulroney & Bryan Passifiume

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 24:16


    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 - Carney reveals details of bail reform and crime crackdown plans, promises to hire more police: Carney is sounding more like Poilievre, will Conservatives support this? The Liberals turned down the CPC legislation that DID go further than this…. 2 - Goaltender Carter Hart joining Vegas Golden Knights on a tryout: Carter Hart always seemed the most likely one to sign with an NHL team, do you think others will now? 3 - Aston Villa won't be home to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans - HUGE UK story. We sorta did this w/ Davis Cup tennis, but this is getting a ton more attention. Thoughts? 4 - Is this a story? Feel like it isn't. And, OF COURSE passengers can't be legally MADE to move from their seats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Toronto Runner's Journey: 25 Waterfront Marathons and Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 11:23


    Greg Brady welcomed Marathoner Virginia Lee - 26 straight Toronto Marathons in studio to talk about her 25th consecutive Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ontario Mayors Unite to Oppose Ford's Speed Camera Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 10:29


    Greg Brady spoke to Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph about Waterloo, Cambridge Guelph mayors sign letter to Premier over proposed speed camera ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Carney's Crime Plan Deliver?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:42


    Greg Brady spoke to Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association about PM Carney reveals details of bail reform and crime crackdown plans, promises to hire more police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Starmer Slams Fan Ban: ‘Wrong Decision' to Block Maccabi Tel Aviv Supporters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 11:14


    Greg Brady spoke with Nicole Lampert, Journalist about Starmer condemns ‘wrong decision' to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday's Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 9:52


    Greg Brady talked about Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says bluntly that the RCMP covered up all the Justin Trudeau scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Pipes to Progress: The Infrastructure Fix Toronto Needs for More Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 10:42


    Greg Brady spoke with Matt Spoke, Project Ontario about Investing in critical housing infrastructure to supercharge homebuilding in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Future of Marineland in Limbo as Investor Claims Province Won't Engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 8:49


    Greg Brady spoke to Jim Diodati, mayor of Niagara Falls about Canadian investor says Ford government ignoring proposal to redevelop Marineland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Laryssa Waler & Genevieve Tomney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 23:18


    Greg Brady & the panel of: Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, Genevieve Tomney, Principle at GT and Company, Discuss: 1 - Ottawa threatens Stellantis with legal action over Brampton plant reversal: Would legal action save the Brampton plant? What happens to the auto industry and global trade when Trump is out of office? Will things return to relative stability and normalcy or is the era of free trade gone for good? 2 - Ontario plans to run anti-tariff ad in U.S., with words from Ronald Reagan: Is this a good use of $75 million? The last ad campaign he ran in the US didn't seem to work, will this one change anything? 3 - Looking to do a medical residency in Ontario? Check these new requirements first: Do you care where your doctor went to high school? Does it even matter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Shut Out: How Cash-Paid Workers Are Being Denied Permanent Residency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 11:11


    Greg Brady spoke with Kubeir Kamal, immigration consultant with Ask Kubeir Immigration about Canada refusing PR applications without salary proof, especially for cash-paid roles: Immigration expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ottawa Picks Downsview as Launch Site for New Housing Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 13:21


    Greg Brady spoke with Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director, PLACE Centre. Co-Host, "Missing Middle" about Toronto's Downsview selected as first location for federal modular housing plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Shifting Trends: What's Behind the Drop in Trans Identification Among Youth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 12:56


    Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham about why fewer young people are identifying as trans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thursday Show Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 15:13


    Greg Brady talked about the Blue Jays win in Seattle & the Provincial & Federal fumbling of Stellantis moving it's Brampton plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Think Tank with Stephanie Smyth, Brad Bradford & Chris Chapin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 12:53


    Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Discuss: 1 - Stellantis moving Jeep Compass production originally slated for Brampton plant to Illinois: Stellantis says Canada is important to them and they have plans for Brampton plant but this feels like a canary in the coal mine situation, does Canada need to start producing Chinese EVs to save the auto industry? 2 - Premier Ford says he told Home Depot shoplifter, 'I'm going to kick your ass': What should bystanders actually do when they see shoplifting? Are retailers right to tell staff not to intervene or does that invite more theft? What single, specific bail change would fix the problem he's pointing to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Doug Ford at the Empire Club: Key Messages Before the Fall Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 12:07


    Greg Brady spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief about Ford at Empire Club and Queen's Park preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Artificial Intelligence Beats Doctors at Medicine — With One Notable Exception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 10:10


    Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Colin Carrie, health specialist and former Conservative MP for Oshawa - Parliamentary Secretary of Health in the Harper government about Artificial Intelligence Outperforms Physicians in General Medical Knowledge, Except in the Paediatrics Domain: A Cross-Sectional Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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