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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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    One Ontario Liberal leadership candidate drops out of the race. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 34:49


    What did he learn? What is the TV show you never ‘got’? GUESTS: Eric Lombardi - former Ontario Liberal leader candidate Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer, Mamann Sandaluk LLP Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist

    What is Chris Alexander saying right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 37:26


    Jim wants the candidate to move out of the way of his sign. Is social media causing you to not feel safe? GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Alvin Tedjo - Candidate for Mississauga Mayor

    What we know about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on Flydubai flight 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 38:23


    An aviation analyst weighs in about how the response played out. Are new Aeroplan perks worth the higher fees? GUESTS: Carmi Levy - tech expert Christine Van Geyn - Interim Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation and contributor at The Hub Phyl Durdey - aviation analyst Barry Choi - personal finance and travel expert

    Predictions for the 2026/2027 NHL season 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 36:18


    Who will win the Stanley Cup? Inside the growing controversy around alleged sexual assault at Cornell University. GUESTS: Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet podcast Monte MacGregor - Criminal Defence Lawyer Patty Hajdu - MP for Thunder Bay—Superior North, Ontario and Minister of Jobs and Families

    Jim does the Toronto Star's Vote Compass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 38:22


    Where does he land? Brad Bradford says he will waive the municipal land transfer tax. GUESTS: Frank Leo of Remax Andrew Longhurst - Senior Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

    Is Mark Carney considering a December election? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 35:30


    Jim gets some insight. Remembering a radio legend. GUESTS: Sylvia Jones - Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Liz Janik - Former Host and Director Of Canadian Music Development at CFNY Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun Columnist

    Jim fills in for Deb this week 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 39:55


    What happened when someone recognized him at an event over the weekend? AI minister says system deployment needs regulation, but no details yet. GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former broadcaster and now a member of Montreal City Council Mike Von Massow - Guelph University food economics Professor Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca

    Diverting intoxicated patients shows promising results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 35:48


    Deb takes your calls.The growing threat of AI fake doctorsGUESTS: Dr. Andrew Boozary - Primary Care Physician and Founding Executive Director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at UHN Steve Ryan - CP24 Reporter and Former Homicide Detective Richard Crouse - Host of the Podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Was Deb being unreasonable about Uber music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 30:07


    Listeners sound off on song choices and rider etiquette. Breaking down the promise and risks of the new AI service Muse. GUESTS: Carole MacNeil - Former CBC Journalist Carmi Levy - Tech Expert Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer, Mamann Sandaluk LLP

    Should Gen Z's bring iced coffee to job interviews?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 35:41


    Jim asks a recruiter. Are you working the dream job you had as a teenager? GUESTS: Keka DasGupta - Board Chair with Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling Dr. Bisola Hamzat - senior epidemiologist with the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and co-author of the report Kenzie Lalonde - TSN reporter and play by play announcer

    Jim fills in for Deb this afternoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 39:03


    Who has started their holiday shopping already? What was the last good year? GUESTS: Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Beatrice Vaisman - CP24 Reporter and anchor

    SIU clears Toronto police officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 34:48


    Was this a fair outcome? Should the city of Ottawa rename Trump Avenue?GUESTS: Graham Richardson - Ottawa Bureau Chief, CTV News; Host, The Graham Richardson ShowJohn Wright - Veteran Pollster and CEO, Canada Pulse Insights

    Bradford's one-year property tax promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 38:44


    Toronto's mayoral debate heats up over a tax freeze proposal. Sweeping proposed labour code changes, and what they mean for workers.GUEST: Patty Hajdu — MP for Thunder Bay—Superior North and Minister of Jobs and Families

    Toronto mayoral race narrows as new poll shows Olivia Chow's lead shrinking 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 39:56


    Are you among the one-fifth of voters still undecided in Toronto's mayoral election?Has brunch culture peaked? GUESTS: Dan Kelly - President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business John Moore - Host of Moore in the Morning Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario's Minister of Transportation

    NDP leader Avi Lewis faces backlash over Yom Kippur post 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 35:16


    A look at the fallout and his response. A preview of tonight's mayoral debate and the key issues facing the city.GUESTS: Robyn Urback - Globe and Mail columnist Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Giles Gherson - Toronto Region Board of Trade CEO

    Brad Bradford has a city budget scavenger hunt 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 26:55


    He tells Deb what he would change. Are you okay with unions endorsing political candidates? GUEST: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate

    Suspect involved in shooting outside Belleville synagogue identified

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 38:08


    Deb has a look at where we're at in the investigation. Trump working on deal to buy potash from Belarus for lower price than Canada GUESTS: Douglas Lobel - was inside the synagogue with his wife last night Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Paul Bonifero - Labour & Employment lawyer and former Deputy Attorney General Mike Von Massow - Guelph University food economics Professor

    Where do the Conservatives go after their caucus retreat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 37:26


    Deb looks at the road ahead. Do you want cops back in schools? GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show, Monday-Thursday noon till 2 PM on the iHeart Radio Network Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    The mayoral election race is getting tighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 38:48


    Where do Chow, Bradford and Alexander stand? Should Toronto get public toilets like in NYC? GUESTS: Quito Maggi - President at Mainstreet Research Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre

    Bills fans get ready for the first home opener in the new stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 37:38


    Will you travel to Buffalo for games? Have you encountered these slowdowns on the TTC?GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leadersSean Leathong - Reporter with CTV Toronto

    Toronto cops sold cocaine to each other, ‘conspired' to protect illegal dispensaries: documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 37:16


    Inside the new bombshell discoveries of the investigation. CFL player left with 'life altering' injury following alleged groin punches. GUESTS: Jon Woodward - investigative reporter for CTV Sandy Anunziata - two time Grey Cup champion and 10 year CFL veteran, now principal at ParaProForma ConsultingMonte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyerEric Kaufmann - professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham

    Ontario threatens to cut funding to municipalities if they fail to ‘Buy Ontario. Buy Canadian'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 32:58


    Are you in favour of this move? Would you support a petition to make photographing homeless people illegal?GUEST: Adrienne Batra - editor in chief of the Toronto Sun

    Doug Ford says 'read between the lines' about supporting Olivia Chow 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 38:22


    Deb takes your calls. Are you still waiting for the city to clean up trees after the storm?GUESTS: James Pasternak - Councillor for Ward 6 – York Centre Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter René Jansen in de Wal - President of OECTA

    Are you still helping to pay your adult kid's bills? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 31:36


    Deb takes your calls. Why an American tourist is warning 'do not drive in Canada' GUESTS: Melissa Leong - Personal Finance Expert Stephen Bailey - North Carolina visitor to Canada

    Deb breaks down the first mayoral debate 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 36:57


    How did Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander do? Why one commentator says it's the '12 Days of Christmas' for the energy sector GUESTS: Layrssa Waler - Conservative strategist and founder of Henley Strategies Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

    Who decides what grandparents are called? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 33:13


    Deb takes your calls about 'grandma' vs. 'nana'.All three candidates in the mayoral election take the debate stage for the first time. GUESTS: Ryan Bird - Executive Officer Communications and Public Affairs TDSB Neil Heatherington - CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank

    Why did a driver who killed a 12 year old only get house arrest? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 37:07


    Deb has some thoughts on the sentencing. Google will look at search history to spot underage users. GUESTS: Jeremy Kronick - President of CD Howe Carmi Levy - tech expert Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Jeff Hershberg - criminal defence lawyer

    What's the status of school lunch programs in Toronto? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 37:23


    Deb has a debate and takes your calls. TIFF kicks off bringing the stars to the city. GUESTS: Debbie Field - National Director with the Coalition for Healthy School Food Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    Olivia Chow wants to make the TTC free after 10 paid rides a week 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 38:52


    Is this fair? Are layoffs to be expected when there’s downsizing?GUEST: Sean Shapiro - the former TikTok Traffic Cop

    The federal government is offering a course on AI literacy 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 38:37


    What will be in it? What happened at Olivia Chow's campaign launch event?GUESTS: Rob Archer - former host of KNX In Depth in Los Angeles, host of the Archer and Feldman podcast Evan Solomon - Minister of Artificial Intelligence Ryan Manucha - Research Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute

    Doug Ford announces cabinet shuffle 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 39:36


    Who has a new job?Brad Bradford announces his plan for Union Station. GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Brad Bradford - Toronto Mayoral Candidate and councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York Lana Payne - National Unifor President Nolan Quinn - Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities

    Is it a bad look for a Canadian politician to vacation in the US right now? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 39:33


    Deb takes your calls. A longtime Ontario Liberal strategist has thoughts about how to rebuild the party. GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Reporter Cal Bricker - President and CEO of Spirits Canada Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist

    25% of students spend 5+ hours on social media every day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 32:56


    Is this what your kid is doing? How to get the most out of TIFF on a budget. GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group John McBeth - Ontario Deputy Fire Marshal Torri Webster - Host of That Digital Take with Torri Webster

    Education Minister Paul Calandra joins Deb in studio 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 38:52


    What's next in negotiations with teacher unions?Are you sad that summer is unofficially over? GUEST: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister

    Deb is back! 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 38:45


    What did she see on her trip to Japan?It's the first day back to school for kids in the GTA.GUESTS: David Mastin - ETFO President James Moore - CTV columnist and public policy adviser at the global firm Edelm

    What is the questionable sandwich you were sent with to school? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 32:36


    How about a chip butty? The CNE wraps up another year GUESTS: Mark Holland - CEO of the CNE Atiqa Mohammad - Implementation Director, Cancer Programs, Movember Canada Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    What is “Ish” in terms of timing? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 39:18


    Jim takes your calls. Do you have a teacher who made a major impact on your life?GUESTS: John Woodward - reporter with CTV Toronto Jonathan Aronson - Professor – University of Southern California

    PHow did the city do with storm preparedness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 28:15


    We look at how the system handled all that water. Why do millennials hate meatloaf? GUESTS: Alexandre Alonso - Vice President, Member Affairs at SOCAN Matti Siemiatycki - director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto

    Does Jim Richards know these Dancing With The Stars contestants? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 39:24


    Which celebrities can he identify?How is your post-storm cleanup going?GUESTS: Paul Jones - Raptors broadcaster Chris Swonger - President & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

    Jim has thoughts about the Doug Ford sign and who it's for 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 40:04


    He continues to fill in for Deb this week. Do these feelings about Americans ring true for you?GUEST: Ron Butler - principal at Butler Mortgage

    Toronto under severe thunderstorm watch as experts warn of ‘torrential downpours'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 37:16


    What will the cleanup look like? Do you regret the name you gave your kid? GUESTS: Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network David Mastin - President at ETFO

    Is it rude to lie to someone about what time to arrive, so they show up on time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 34:25


    Jim takes your calls. Gen Z adults are drinking again. What happened over the last few years? GUESTS: Phil Demers - Former Marineland Whale Trainer Marten Lodewijks - president and managing director of IWSR

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