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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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    Does Doug Ford need to re-commit as Premier? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 35:34


    Our panel breaks down the polling and where the numbers are headed. What we know so far about the shooting in Montreal. GUESTS: Blue Knox - Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications Isha Chaudhuri - former Ford government ministerial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster Group

    Who should be paying for therapy sessions for refugees? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 41:16


    Deb weighs in on the federal government's decision. Breaking down the latest inflation numbers and what they mean for you. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics

    What's a memory of dad's car that stays with you? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 34:57


    Are there 'dad cars'? Did your dad own one? What does our critic think of Toy Story 5? GUESTS: Kamal Lalli - Owner of We Got Gamez Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Is adding something to your coffee akin to being a heroin addict? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 38:08


    Deb has a hot take about our most popular hot beverage. The state of politics in Ottawa right now. GUESTS: Kim Schofield - criminal defence lawyer Graham Richardson - host of The Graham Richardson Show, Ottawa Bureau Chief for CTV National NewsDr. Sanjeev Sockalingam - Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Education at CAMH

    ‘Ridiculously loud': Area residents say noise from Post Malone concert at Rogers Stadium was ‘excessive' 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 34:50


    Was this noise over the top? Are World Cup hydration breaks necessary? GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario James Pasternak - City councillor for York-CentreMatt Cauz - host at TSN 1050

    Deb weighs in on councillors wanting to save Sneaky Dee's.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 38:54


    Is it hypocrisy to want to save Sneaky Dee’s when we’re in a housing crisis?Should we be looking at any option possible to have deadbeat dads pay up? GUEST: Joel Sandaluk - Partner at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

    Did you wait to have kids because you were focused on your career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 35:54


    Why millions of Canadians would be having kids if they could. Should the rainbow replace the maple leaf during Pride month? GUESTS: Sandy MacDonald - horticulturalist Elizabeth Roy - Mayor of Whitby

    Has Deb become the parent she's complained about? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 36:42


    What happened today during her kid's flag football game. One photographer has been working on the same World Cup project for 20 years. GUESTS: Karman Wong - Partner at Westbridge Strategies and co-host of the Can’t Be Censored podcast David Paterson - Ontario’s Representative in Washington D.C. Joseph Michael Howarth - photographer working on his 20-year project

    Who is responsible for recruiting young people in a recent string of shootings? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 35:49


    Our crime expert weighs in on a concerning trend. Do we need to teach teachers about supply and demand? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer

    Police say young people being recruited to carry out GTA shootings using encrypted messaging services 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 39:06


    What needs to be done to stop young people from joining these groups? Will we ever see Hockey Night in Canada again? GUESTS: Joe Matthews - Chief Superintendent Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

    Deb thinks our national identity of a mosaic isn't necessarily a good thing these days. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 34:08


    Officer struck by stolen vehicle driven by 12-year-old in Toronto’s east end fired multiple shots.How does something like this happen?

    Which war will end first? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 39:37


    Trump says an Iran deal has been signed, while reportedly wanting to end the war in Ukraine. Could we see an end to GST on used cars? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s UniversityDr. Rebecca Hicks - OMA presidentAndrew Lawton - MP for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South

    It's time for kickoff in Toronto.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 44:22


    You'll hear the energy of the stadium as Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.A preview of this weekend's big movies in theatres. GUESTS: Lyndsay Miller - senior manager for media relations at Metrolinx Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Full team coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 42:02


    We take you live to the stadium, as Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. How does Toronto handle the traffic? GUESTS: Media Relations Officer Viktor Sarudi Flavio Volpe - President of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association Adrian Grundy - Executive Director of Communications at the TTC Mandie Murphy - co-founder of Left Field Brewery Rahim Ladhani - CTV Toronto reporter

    Toronto's former mayor and Ontario's former premier weigh in on the top stories. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 35:29


    A look at this week in politics. The TTC gets ready for tomorrow's World Cup game. GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Adrian Grundy - Executive Director of Communications at the TTC

    BREAKING: Toronto Police officer shot and killed 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 41:56


    A look at the investigation and the impact on officers. Doug Ford's approval takes a dip in the polls. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Monte McGregor - Criminal defence lawyer Shachi Kurl - President of the Angus Reid Institute

    How many young people are using nicotine pouches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 37:53


    Do we need to be doing more to dissuade them?What moment changed your life?GUESTS: OPP Constable Taylor Konkle

    Park home to AIDS Memorial could be closed nightly over violence concerns 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 39:28


    What should be done? Trump threatens not to renew CUSMAGUESTS: Jennifer Poon - volunteer executive member with the Fort York Neighbourhood Association Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics

    What's the radical thing you had to do to survive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 37:18


    Jerry takes your calls. ‘Like a movie script’: Former Air Canada pilot arrested after allegedly flying with fake licence: policeGUESTS: Phyl Durdey - aviation expert

    Jerry fills in for Deb Hutton 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 40:17


    Premier Doug Ford joins the show. Should Kids Be Heading Soccer Balls? Doctors Say It Could Be DangerousGUESTS: Doug Ford - Ontario Premier Kaelin Agar - Jerry’s daughter - Masters in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Jeff Pickel - Journalist with CTV News Kitchener

    Are ‘tattle phones' a good idea? Here's what experts say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 37:04


    How do you teach your kids not to be tattlers? Are you okay with AI making purchases for you? GUESTS: Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.caVassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent

    What's the best way to get around during FIFA World Cup games? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 39:24


    Deb talks to Toronto's congestion officer about how to navigate traffic. Do you have neighbour kids who throw stuff into your backyard?GUESTS: Andrew Posluns - Chief Congestion Officer for the city of TorontoFrank Barredo - Deputy Chief

    Ontario education unions serve formal notice to bargain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 38:49


    Here is what parents should know.How one group is helping students feel celebrated at prom. GUESTS: David Mastin - ETFO President Marc Desormeaux - economist and vice-president of policy with the Business Council of Canada Joanne Sallay - Volunteer Chair of The Corsage Project, also the President and CEO of Teachers On Call Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Do you want to take a ferry to work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 30:16


    The city unveils its harbour shuttle service. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detectiveDr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

    Is Mark Carney a 'yeller'? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 37:38


    Our politics panel weighs in.These common grocery items saw the biggest price jumps in April GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario Mike Von Massow - University of Guelph food economist Natalia Kusendova-Bashta - Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care

    ‘Pure money grab:' Toronto mayor slams FIFA over World Cup water bottle ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 39:27


    What should the city do? PM Carney government’s AI strategy pledges thousands of jobs, lacks safety detailsGUEST: Senator Katherine Hay

    Why one MP wants to ban floor crossing if there's no by-election 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 29:47


    Deb takes your calls. Why do so many songs reference June 3rd? GUESTS: Daniel Tate - executive director of IntegrityTO Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist

    How hard is it to register kids for city summer programs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 41:53


    Deb talks to one mayoral candidate.As the House rises for the summer, our provincial panel looks at what we learned.GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Marion Nader - CEO of Nexus Strategy Group Blue Knox - Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Isha Chaudhuri - former Ford government ministerial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster Group

    Mobile health clinics are coming to Toronto Public Library locations 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 40:06


    Do you want this? Toronto police caught on tape tackling cyclist who allegedly disobeyed stop signGUESTS: Dr. Andrew Boozary - primary care physician, founder of this project, and founding executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at UHN

    Conservative Deputy Leader weighs in on Mark Carney's address on antisemitism 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 36:30


    Did he do enough? Do you have a favourite saying? GUESTS: Melissa Lantsman - MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Dan McTeague - President of Canadians for Affordable Energy

    Toronto police seize $3.5 million worth of knock-off soccer jerseys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 34:50


    What does a copyright lawyer think about this big bust? What to do about ‘zombie walkers’, distracted pedestrians on their phones?GUESTS: Georgina Danzig - Partner at Heer Law, an intellectual property law boutique in Toronto Sean Shapiro - the TikTok (former) Traffic Cop

    Jim fills in for Deb all afternoon 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 41:47


    Young Canadians are entering one of the toughest summer job markets amid a ‘technical recession’ — How’s your experience?Did the old school playground teach you how to be a good risk taker?GUESTS: Florence Bergeron - CEO of the Students Commission of Canada Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

    ‘It breaks my heart': Hundreds sign petition after sudden cuts to 50-year-old TCDSB language classes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 40:54


    Do you still want these programs? What’s the number one thing your mom taught you? GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation MinisterRichard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Steel subway barriers not as safe as more costly platform edge doors, Toronto transit group says 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 40:02


    What do you want to see? Kenneth Law pleads guilty to abetting suicides. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime ReporterAugust Puranauth - Campaigns Manager with TTCriders

    John Tory and Kathleen Wynne weigh in on the week in politics 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 42:50


    Police hold a press conference after finding Esther. How much are you using AI for healthcare info? GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of OntarioDr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

    BREAKING: Esther has been found safe 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 40:18


    Continuing coverage all afternoon of the investigation. Union Station security targeting homeless people ahead of World Cup: Toronto groupGUESTS: Josh Matlow - Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul’sLorraine Lam - outreach worker with Toronto’s Shelter and Housing Justice NetworkSteve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter

    Bill to deal with councillor misconduct passes final vote 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 34:42


    Do you like this decision? Toronto fire chief warns about lithium-ion batteriesGUESTS: Bobbi Ann Brady - MPP for Haldimand-NorfolkToronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop

    Olivia Chow weighs in on staff allegations of harassment from councillors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 40:08


    What does a former city councillor think? Doctor slammed for assessing patient for MAID outside Tim Hortons GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentatorKerry Bowman - Bioethicist at the University of TorontoMark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert

    Jason Kenney weighs in on the Alberta separatism movement 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 36:34


    What does the former Premier think? The search continues for the missing teenager in Toronto GUESTS: Melissa Lantsman - Member of Parliament for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Jason Kenney - former Premier of AlbertaSteve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter Shawn Burr - member of the OPSEU/SEFPO OPS Unified Central Employee Relations Committee

    Are you feeling ‘petflation' these days?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 40:05


    Why it's more expensive to own a dog than ever. Do we need to change how we handle asylum seekers in Canada?GUEST: Jerry Agar - host of The Jerry Agar Show

    Does the government owe you a home?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 40:23


    Region of Waterloo loses legal bid to clear Kitchener encampment Which mayoral candidate has the best slogan?GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster, CEO of Canada Pulse insights Michael Kerzner - Ontario Solicitor General

    At some point, do people just have to move?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 32:42


    Deb weighs in on a social media post about delivery drivers. Was Tom Green right last week about guinea hens? GUESTS: Ashley Schuitema - lawyer representing the encampment residents with the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services Dan Riskin - Newstalk 1010 Science Expert

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