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Deb Hutton speaks with Bonnie Crombie, former Mississauga mayor and Ontario Liberal leader, about her bid to reclaim the mayor's chair, the controversy over a proposed AI data centre, and her growing feud with Mayor Carolyn Parrish. Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics? Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure Product Manager, explains how new vehicle security technology aims to stay one step ahead of car thieves. The hour wraps up with Richard Crouse, co-host of Entertainment is Broken, covering the latest entertainment news, from Spider-Man's box office ambitions to Ben Affleck's charity win and BTS's Grammy boycott. Guests: Bonnie Crombie, Ian Grotenhuis, Richard Crouse

Deb Hutton is joined by Gavin Tighe, chair of Gardiner Roberts LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision allowing a judicial review of an ethics ruling involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Later, listeners weigh in on a difficult question after a convicted killer of a Toronto police officer is denied parole for a fourth time: Should cop killers ever be granted parole? The conversation then turns to the growing trend of "skillcations", with Tom Fidgen explaining why more Canadians are combining travel with learning new skills. To wrap up the hour, personal finance expert Barry Choi breaks down Canada's grocery loyalty programs and reveals which ones offer the best value and flexibility for shoppers. Guests: Gavin Tighe, Tom Fidgen, Barry Choi

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money. Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers. The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains why he opposed Toronto council's motion to reclaim provincially held land connected to the abandoned Billy Bishop Airport expansion.

Deb Hutton examines Toronto's move to ban surveillance pricing, with Matt Elliott explaining how businesses use personal data to tailor prices and why the city wants to stop it.Then, David Patterson, Ontario's Trade Representative in Washington, discusses Canada's strategy to expand exports and reduce reliance on the U.S. amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.Later, Brian Lilley weighs in on the political and transportation implications of the debate over Billy Bishop Airport and the Alto rail project.The show wraps up with listener calls on cheap vacations and affordable fun, including how the CNE is keeping entertainment costs down with free concerts included in admission.

Young people line up for the chance to work at the CNE. Are you Team Deb or Team Ben when it comes to how to tip for beer? GUESTS: Diana Zlomislic - Consumer Affairs Reporter with the Toronto Star

We hear reaction from analysts all day. Toronto's police chief weighs in on the helicopters conversation. GUESTS: Saman Tabasinejad - Executive Director of Progress Toronto David Valentin - Principal at Liason Strategies

The lessons learned from saving Sneaky Dee's. How much are you spending on back to school this year?GUESTS: Bob Reid - Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

How long-standing cases finally get solved. Six years since schools were closed, why some kids were left behind. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Irvin Studin - president of The Institute for 21st Century Questions Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Are you disappointed with the outcome?A concerning video shows protesters passing by Jewish nursing care facility. GUESTS: Noah Shack - CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent Journalist

Deb talks to the newsmakers involved in the investigations. Is giving Sneaky Dee’s heritage status completely ridiculous? GUESTS: Deputy Chief Frank Barredo Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Stephanie Smyth - MPP for Toronto-St. Paul’s

Why older people are trying to offload their stuff. Do we need a tourist town dress code? GUESTS: Michelle Maluske - reporter with CTV News Windsor Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Deb looks at new data. Are we going too easy on coyotes? GUESTS: Dennis Murray - Professor of Biology and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation at Trent University David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data

Deb takes your calls. What NOT to do at a baseball game. GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Paul Rhodes - baseball superfan

He gives Deb his pitch. Etobicoke bar busted for buying LCBO products from encampment dwellers. GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York, and mayoral candidate Robyn Urback - current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail Ben Spurr - City Hall Bureau Chief with the Toronto Star

Our political panel looks at if the Premier can pivot. Does Jim Richards actually own a car? GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Karen Gordon - principal with Gordon Strategy Giles Gherson - CEO of Toronto Region Board of Trade

Deb takes your calls. A look at new data on the occupations of people who die from opioid overdoses. GUESTS: Dr. Shaleesa Ledlie - Senior Research Associate at the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network Daniel Tisch - President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Jim takes your calls. A friend of the show makes a surprising discovery about his family history. GUESTS: William Pellerin - Partner at McMillan LLP, and co-leads the International Trade Group John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

He shares his story and takes your calls. What will Canada do about the trade war with the U.S.?GUESTS: Mike LeCoteur - CTV National News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Aiello - CTV National News Correspondent covering the Premiers’ Meeting in Charlottetown, PEI

A look at how the city handles large events moving forward. Why is Greek mythology so popular right now?GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken Dr. Thomas Roach - Professor of History, Literature, and the Arts at Bryant University - which is in Rhode Island

Jim fills in for Deb and takes your calls. The top takeaways from the 2026 World Cup. GUESTS: Jack Hauen - Ontario politics reporter for The Trillium David Booth - Driving dot c-a’s Motor Mouth Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic

The President revisits his claim of election fraud. Are you going to the movies more often these days?GUESTS: Lucas Meyer - Former journalist and current director of media insights at Enterprise Canada David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

When will conditions go back to normal? Deb hosts a panel after a bombshell resignation in Ontario politics.GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications

John Tory joins Deb GUEST: Mike Harris Jr. - Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Tom Mihalik of Tom’s Place on his generous donation to The Wish today Melody Jackson - Executive Director of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish

Deb is joined by Jerry Agar

How do you use yours? Why does Toronto currently have the worst air quality in the world?GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse insights Lyndsay Morrison - CTV weather specialist

Deb takes your calls.Westjet flight attendants vote in favour of strike mandate. GUESTS: Robert Benzie - Toronto Star Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Brian Lee Crowley - managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the founder of the Center for North American Prosperity and Security Bryan Hansraj - VP of CUPE 8125, and an experienced flight attendant

Deb takes your calls. What are the financial hills you're willing to die on. GUESTS: Stephen Holyday - City councillor for Etobicoke Centre Lesley-Anne Scorgie - personal finance columnist and a freelance contributing columnist for the Star Erin Smith and Leslie Zemla - Deb’s Mahjong instructors

Bonnie Crombie joins the race for Mississauga as Brad Bradford makes his case for safety in Toronto.Plus, Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis takes on Mark Carney's plan for tech. GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Bonnie Crombie - Mississauga mayoral candidate Avi Lewis - federal NDP leader Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Beaches-East York

What should businesses do? Police talk to the media after Saturday's shooting on St. Clair. GUESTS: Carolyn Hurst - President & Owner of Westcott Vineyards Heather Kitely - President and CEO of Guaranteed Funeral Deposits

Deb gets an update and takes your calls. A legal ruling comes in on random drug testing of TTC workers. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter Gavin Tighe - a senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group Marvin Alfred - President of ATU Local 113

Deb talks with someone who's considering a surprising mayoral run. What did our critic think of the new Moana remake? GUESTS: Chris Alexander - Former federal immigration minister and former Ajax-Pickering MP Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

What should we do? What does senate reform look like to you? GUESTS: Paul Ainslie - Councillor for Scarborough-Guildwood

How long has the RCMP's investigation into the Greenbelt scandal been going on for?Bots are writing inaccurate articles about operations at Pearson, airport warns. GUESTS: Marit Stiles - leader of the Ontario NDP Carmi Levy - tech expert Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Deb weighs in on possibly letting bars stay open til 6 AM. How worried should we be about a diarrhea-causing parasite in the U.S.?GUESTS: Patrice Dutil - Professor of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expert

What happens next? How realistic is the TV show The Bear? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Corey Mintz - Winnipeg-based hospitality consultant, writer and the author of The Next Supper: The End of Restaurants As We Knew Them, And What Comes After

What’s the line you won’t cross when it comes to serving at a party?How much do you spend a week on coffee? GUEST: Dennis Darby - President and CEO at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Deb takes your calls. Kyle Lowry calls it a career. GUESTS: Cathryn Naiker - Host of the Buckets & Tea NBA Show & The Pick Up WNBA Podcast Matti McLean - Toronto-based co-host of the “Think About Eurovision” podcast

Deb looks at the latest poll. Does Pierre Poilievre have a tone problem? GUESTS: David Valentin - principal at Liaison StrategiesBrian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist

Deb weighs in on some recent headlines. Is 'no comment' becoming a problem for politicians? GUESTS: Karen Restoule - Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, host of the Breakthrough Nation Podcast Matt Cauz - host at TSN 1050 Richard Shimooka - military expert and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Karen Gordon - Principal with Gordon Strategy

Deb has some thoughts after a toddler was bitten in the face. What's going on with the water in Deb's neighbourhood? GUEST: Constable Nick Gluckstein - spokesperson for Durham Regional Police

Deb thinks we might! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is here....right? GUESTS: Harrison Lowman - Managing editor of The Hub Natalie Migliore - National and Local News Reporter for NBC News Radio 710 WOR, The Voice of New York Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Toronto wraps up its final World Cup game. Are Canada's taxes scaring away the biggest names in sports? GUEST: Jay Goldberg - North American Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center, Toronto Sun columnist