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The Rush with Reshmi Nair and Scott MacArthur breaks down the biggest issues affecting Toronto today and discusses where we’re headed tomorrow.

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    A former school board trustee says it's time for a change.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 34:48


    A new column sheds light on the process. Plus – What is ‘Project Ontario’? GUESTS: Nokha Dakroub - Former Peel Region School Board Trustee and host of The Radical Centre podcast Nick Dixon - Co-anchor of CP24 Breakfast Matt Spoke - Project Ontario spokesperson

    ‘Not fair, transparent or accountable': Ontario's auditor general weighs in on $750M in Skills Development Fund grants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 39:28


    Deb gets an update on a new report Plus – What do you do that embarrasses your kids? GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Goldy Hyder - President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

    Breaking down the Scarborough by-election

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 38:08


    Who came out on top? Plus – Why do some cars come without a spare tire?GUESTS: Alex Chreston - Vice President of Crestview Strategy Jil McIntosh - automotive writer at driving.ca Graham Lloyd - College Employer Council CEO Karen Restoule - Director of Indigenous Affairs and Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute

    Why is a research position only open to disabled women and gender equity-seeking persons?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 29:36


    Deb has a conversation about a controversial listing Plus – What is your ‘struggle meal’? GUESTS: Tristin Hopper - National Post columnist Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

    Olivia Chow says taxes could go up because of shelter funding cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 34:08


    Deb gets answers. Plus – Trump unveils his plan to end the war in Gaza. GUESTS: Shelley Carroll - Toronto City Councillor and Budget Chief Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto Reporter

    Is Doug Ford contemplating using speed cameras for investigations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 38:30


    We take your calls. Plus - Trump says U.S. to impose 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies GUESTS: Marguerite Pigott - Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries for the City of Toronto Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General

    Bulldozers arrive at the Dufferin Grove encampment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 36:05


    Inside the effort to clear out the unhoused people Plus – Canada Post workers are on strike GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post spokesperson Beth Macdonell - CTV News Toronto reporter Caroline Mulroney - president of Ontario’s Treasury Board Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Police in Niagara crack down on public drug use

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:40


    Should Toronto be doing this too? Plus – The speed camera debate rages on. GUESTS: Gord Perks - Toronto city councillor for Parkdale-High Park

    Canada Post can now end home delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 35:58


    Deb wonders if this is about time. Plus - Orchard tightens rules after approximately 500 lbs. of apples stolen GUESTS: John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto Tim Shuh - owner of Shuh Orchards

    ‘Enough is enough.' Doug Ford will ban speed cameras in Ontario.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 39:34


    Is this the right move? Plus – Deb weighs in on a controversial court case. GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation Minister Jeff Hershberg - Criminal defence lawyer

    Are you an early person or a late person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 30:48


    A surprising debate heats up on the show Plus – You won’t believe the email one of our hosts received

    RCMP charge RBC employee for accessing Carney's personal data

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 39:41


    Who recruited him and how did this happen? Plus – How would you change the bail system?GUESTS: Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer

    What does the Police Association of Ontario want to see for bail reform?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 35:47


    Deb talks to the President of the Association to get answers Plus – Life lessons learned from the animal shelter GUESTS: Mark Baxter - President of the PAO Bill Walker - runs a crisis communication firm called Midtown PR Karen Marsh - Georgian Triangle Humane Society Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister

    Is it time to clear out the remaining tents at the Dufferin Grove encampment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 38:09


    Deb talks to a city worker about the latest Plus - Should politicians step down if they’re charged with a crime? GUESTS: Elise von Scheel - Senior Communications Advisor, Media Relations & Issues Management with the City of Toronto Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group

    Ontario calls for bail reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 39:46


    What do you want to see happen?Plus - What is the thing that gets you flagged by security at airports all the time? GUESTS: Minister Zee Hamid - Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data

    Why tracking your kid's every move could be bad for your mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 35:57


    Are you doing this? Plus – Is it time to get rid of letter grades in schools?GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

    Canada bans rap group Kneecap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 38:50


    Is this the right move? Plus – The Dufferin Grove encampment releases a list of demands GUEST: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

    What's worse for congestion: cars, bikes, or pedestrians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 36:19


    Deb takes your calls Plus – Doug Ford weighs in on speed cameras GUEST: Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Ontario public servant unions rally against return-to-office mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 36:38


    Inside the protest today Plus – Ontario’s NDP prepare for their convention GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader

    The people living in Duffern Grove's encampment push back on trespass notices

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:30


    What’s the next step? Plus – Will anything stop people from stealing from the LCBO? GUESTS: Eric Holmes - City of Toronto spokesperson Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter

    What does today's Bank of Canada interest rate cut mean for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 34:28


    How will it impact your mortgage? Plus – Should teachers decide what kids can eat at school?GUESTS: Ron Butler - Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Inc.

    Councillor Michael Thompson joins the show after yesterday's acquittal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 37:36


    The Toronto councillor was found not guilty of sexual assault Plus - Dufferin Grove Park encampment residents push back amid trespass notices GUESTS: Michael Thompson - Councillor, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre

    Deb disagrees with Jerry on political rhetoric after Charlie Kirk's shooting death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 34:12


    Who do you agree with?Plus - New study finds 61 per cent of Canadians skip lunch break GUESTS: Evan Clemence - lawyer with Gelman and Associates

    Should Toronto libraries be providing more social services?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 38:23


    Deb takes your calls Plus - Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet ahead of Ukraine envoy appointment GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

    Why did a teacher show students the Charlie Kirk video?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 37:22


    Deb’s wondering if there should be any consequences. Plus – Should there be a punishment for politicians who lie?GUESTS: John Tory – former Mayor of Toronto Dr. Federico Sanchez – petition author

    Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre go head to head

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 35:09


    Inside the first Question Period exchange Plus – How is a 12 year old charged after a homeless man is killed? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultantErin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Tony Chapman - host of the podcast Chatter That Matters Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Associatio

    Should there be a higher standard for pro sports leagues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 38:44


    Deb weighs in on the hockey players who will be allowed to return on December 1 Plus – Should this prof lose her job?GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

    Bonnie Crombie faces the Ontario Liberal Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:37


    The leader joins Deb for an in-depth chat. Plus – The social media reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. GUESTS: Bonnie Crombie - Ontario Liberal Leader Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Dr. Ronald Cohn - President and CEO

    Pierre Poilievre joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 39:46


    The Conservative leader talks with Deb about bail reform and major projects. Plus- Full-time support staff at Ontario colleges are now on strike GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - Federal Conservative Leader Graham Lloyd - Chief Executive Officer of the College Employer Council JP Hornick - OPSEU President

    Wait, is Canada getting pipelines?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:40


    Deb talks with an MP who wants to see it happen Plus – Why was Deb shocked when she saw chocolate chips?GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Melissa Lantsman - Deputy Conservative Leader Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Patrick Brown - Mayor of Brampton

    A teen is facing a murder charge after shooting an 8 year old boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 38:10


    Deb is wondering what is going on with our kids right now Plus – Protests in Welland ahead of bail hearing for man accused of child sexual assault GUESTS: Noah Shack - CEO of CIJA Caryma S’ad - Toronto lawyer and independent journalist

    Barrie's Mayor declares a state of emergency aimed at encampments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 37:05


    What should be done? Plus – How a Toronto video store is still going strong GUEST: Brendan Whelton - store manager at Bay Street Video

    Do young people not want to work crappy jobs anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 39:07


    Doug Ford weighs in on the unemployment numbers Plus – Is Canada on the verge of a housing crisis?GUESTS: Justin Sherwood - SVP of Research, Stakeholder Relations and Communications at BILD Sean Speer - Editor at Large at The Hub, and former economic policy adviser to PM Stephen Harper

    Ontario union pushes back over government return-to-office order

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 34:33


    Deb speaks with the head of AMAPCEO Plus – Deb’s noticing needle receptacles in more places GUESTS: Dave Bulmer - president and CEO of AMAPCEO Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario

    A doctor is warning about the impact of gambling ads on kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 39:01


    What happened when his kid was learning to play hockey that made him pause? Plus – Vaughan’s Mayor joins the show. GUESTS: Steven Del Duca- Vaughan Mayor Dr. Shawn Kelly - pediatrician and addiction specialist

    How often do you see someone use the HOV lane when they shouldn't be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 36:46


    Deb shares a wild story from this morning Plus – Prime Minister Mark Carney attends TIFF’s Opening Night GUEST: Richard Crouse - Host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Prime Minister Mark Carney hits the brakes on Canada's EV target

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 39:17


    What will go in to his ‘Buy Canadian’ strategy?Plus – We hear from the auto industry GUESTS: Amanda Lang - CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent and host of Taking Stock with Amanda Lang on BNN Bloomberg Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Minister of Transportation Flavio Volpe - president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s hand-picked Council on Canada-U.S. Relations

    A shocking report claims Hamas and Hezbollah are carrying out a wide range of activities in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:29


    Deb breaks down the findings Plus – Are coffee chain protein drinks the new trend? GUESTS: Casey Babb - Director of the Promised Land project with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, an International Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel AvivScott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Teresa Maiorano - Registered Dietitian at Live and Love Nutrition, and Fertility Nutrition expert

    Deb weighs in on that interview with York Region's Police Chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:53


    What she thinks he got wrong – and what should be done? Plus – What is the future of Ontario’s school boards? GUEST: Alan Campbell - president of the Canadian School Boards Association

    Vaughan's mayor says the justice system needs to step up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 34:57


    Jim speaks with him and takes your calls. Plus – After almost 40 years, the Grand Prix of Toronto is leaving GUESTS: Steven Del Duca - Mayor of Vaughan Todd Lewis - Motorsports reporter and host of REV Culture on REV TV and The Speed Chronicles Podcast

    BREAKING: Bystander caught in crossfire of shootout near Toronto school

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 33:54


    We follow the story throughout the day Plus – Why does Jim have Car Nostalgia?GUESTS: Lorraine Sommerfeld - columnist at driving.ca

    Calls are mounting to strip a Canadian restaurateur of his Order of Canada.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 36:21


    Deb talks with the businessman involved, and a former politician who is leading the campaign. Plus – The CNE makes a major donation GUESTS: Lisa McLeod - Former MPP and founder of Secord Strategies Mohamad Fakih - founder of Paramount Fine Foods Mark Holland - CEO of the CNE

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