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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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    What you might not know about weight loss drugs like Ozempic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 36:27


    How medication is changing how we eat Plus - Carney to shuffle cabinet after Guilbeault resignation GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

    Is investing becoming too much like gambling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 39:08


    Deb takes your calls Plus – What would make Toronto a better place to live? GUEST: Shannon Lee Simmons - certified financial planner and author based in Toronto

    Where is actually cheap to buy a home now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 36:37


    Is there anywhere in the GTA this is possible? Plus – Who’s got a big sign?GUEST: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Who are the top political quitters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 39:47


    Jim Richards is in for Deb today Plus – Jim’s Black Friday advice GUEST: Dan Delmar - Managing partner at the comms firm TNKR Media and contributor to CJAD 800 Montreal

    N.S. announces it will sell all remaining U.S. alcohol, won't order any more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 34:13


    Should Ontario do the same thing? Plus – Christmas tree farmers get ready for the busiest time of year GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer Shirley Brennan - Executive Director of Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario

    TTC proposing fare freeze for 2026 despite budget issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 38:08


    Is this the wrong move? Plus - Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, laying out conditions for new oil pipeline GUESTS: Heather Exner-Pirot - Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance Minister Dr. Michelle Foster - Registered Clinical Psychologist, co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group and board member of Ontario Psychological Association

    Does Mark Carney have an attitude problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 35:23


    Why ‘Who Cares’ could backfire. Plus – Your worst airplane stories GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

    Is Deb right about garbage bins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 36:25


    A behind the scenes debate turns in to calls from you. Plus – Why AI toys are causing concern this holiday season GUESTS: Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Carmi Levy - tech expert Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

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    One Toronto city councillor has a plan to make the TTC better

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 34:42


    Deb takes your calls. Plus – Deb talks with Jim about socializing while not drinking. GUEST: Brad Bradford - City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert

    What is the state of hazing in sports right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 37:39


    A new report has some interesting data. Plus - Do we need breakfast and lunch available at school for every kid? GUEST: Dr. Jay Johnson - leading Canadian hazing researcher, University of Manitoba

    Do you have to be on-camera during virtual work meetings if your boss asks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 34:07


    Deb gets answers from an employment lawyer Plus - Should adult children living at home have to pay rent? GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - from Workly Law Andrea Zeifman - co-founder of A.H. Wilkens

    What does the Chair of the TTC think about renaming stations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 40:10


    Deb takes your calls Plus – Ontario could require cash up front for bail posters GUESTS: Doug Downey - Attorney General of Ontario Jamaal Myers - Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC

    Australia to ban social media for kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 29:51


    Should Canada do the same? Plus – The Santa Claus Parade is coming to town GUESTS: Clay Charters - President and CEO of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade Qui Trieu - Aviva Canada VP of National Underwriting Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Why Seattle's new mayor gets financial help from her parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 38:01


    Deb wonders if this is a good look Plus – The Federal Conservatives propose new rules for asylum claimants GUESTS: Mike Colle - Councillor for Eglinton-LawrenceMichelle Rempel Garner - MP for Calgary Nose Hill

    What did you lie about on a first date? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 34:57


    One country star is sharing her secret. Plus - Is there too much Black Friday this year? GUESTS: Justin Ling - Staff columnist at the Toronto StarTony Chapman - marketing guru and host of Chatter That Matters

    Is a tuition freeze bad policy? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 38:15


    Jim and Deb co-host all afternoon and look at the top stories of the day. Plus - A major shakeup involving the son of Barry and Honey Sherman. GUEST: Kevin Donovan - Toronto Star Chief Investigative Reporte

    New research says parents should get babies' consent before changing diapers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 36:05


    Is this completely ludicrous? Plus - Is retirement something you actually plan for? GUESTS: Renee Rodgers - CTV National News Correspondent Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert

    Why did Marit Stiles get kicked out of question period?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 39:41


    Deb speaks with the Ontario NDP leader Plus – The province is mulling taking control of the Real Estate Council of Ontario GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Minister Stephen Crawford - MPP for Oakville and Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Holyday - Toronto city councillor

    Ontario's plan to hold impaired drivers accountable 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 36:17


    Teachers are showing movies like K-Pop Demon Hunters in school and using six-seven in classrooms. The top 10 most stolen cars in Canada according to Equite.Plus - Do you follow expiration and best before dates? GUESTS:Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General Bryan Gast - National VP Investigative Services at Équité

    Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 38:50


    The Liberals clear a high-stakes confidence vote and pass the federal budget. Plus - a rideshare driver says his earnings have never been lower, Ontario's minimum wage law may not be helping. GUEST:Nadeem Esmail - Director of Health Policy Research at The Fraser Institute

    Provincial government proposes changes to the Sex Offender Registry. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 35:31


    MPs will vote on Carney's first budget today, which serves at a confidence vote for the Liberal government. Deb's dishwasher woes - they don't make them like they used to! GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Ontario's Solicitor General

    Toronto city council fires parking authority board

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 39:08


    Toronto City hall joins other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag. Plus - Renaming Dundas TTC station renaming comes with hidden costs. GUESTS: Brian Lilley - political columnist at the Toronto SunJustin Holmes - Toronto Sun Reporter Jennifer Dundas - chairperson of the Henry Dundas Committee of Ontario, and a retired Crown prosecutor.

    Ontario Minister of Transportation weighs in on Mayor Olivia Chow's comments on the speed camera ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 35:42


    Farah Nasser shares her son's experience with Tesla's Grok. Plus - Richard Crouse gives an entertainment update. GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation MinisterFarah Nasser - Global Speaker and JournalistRichard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Carney unveils the major projects he wants fast tracked

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 37:29


    Deb Speaks with Tim Hodgson, minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Snow removal plans continue plague the city of Toronto. The Wealthy Barber's David Chilton on his new book.Plus - is it too early for Christmas decorations? GUESTS:Tim Hodgson - Minister of Energy and Natural Resources David Chilton - Author of the Wealthy Barber

    Brad Bradford wants encampments within 200m of playgrounds cleared

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:53


    Plus - Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, talks about the new offices to support parents and guardians with concerns. GUEST: Paul Calandra - Ontario Minister of Education

    Should elected officials be allowed to abstain from votes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 39:56


    The city grapples with a snow removal plan for the upcoming season. Plus - do you think pharmacare and dentalcare are akin to public healthcare and Canadian values?

    How do you prepare your children for the real cost of living?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 34:43


    Christian Leuprecht gives an update on the war in Ukraine and Anita Anand announcing new sanctions targeting Russian drones.CP24's Andrew Brennan talks about the man who was arrested after going for a 'joy ride' in a Hamilton bus with passengers on board. What have you spent a large amount of money on that you regret? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military CollegeAndrew Brennan - CP24 reporter

    Snowbirds, have you made different travel plans for winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 39:44


    Deb shares her thoughts on land acknowledgements in yesterday's Remembrance Day ceremony. Plus - Erin Morrison, Amanda Galbraith, and Dan Moulton join Deb for a panel on federal politics. GUESTS: Erin 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 on Newstalk 1010,Dan Moulton - Partner at Crestview Strategy.

    Why did someone with ‘killing machine' of a rifle get a reduced sentence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 34:02


    Deb thinks this is ridiculous.Plus – A uniquely Canadian story about a man from Alabama. GUEST: Darcy Clarke - Bentley’s Burgers and Fries in West Chezzetcook, N.S.

    Reflecting on Remembrance Day and what it means to Canadians

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 37:38


    Deb speaks with a former military officer and former Conservative leader Plus – Should athletes be held to a higher standard?GUEST: Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director at ADIT North America

    Do kids have too much tech in school classrooms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 33:24


    The TDSB pauses its Chromebook program Plus – Do you want AI answering non-emergency police calls?

    Are you seeing fewer people out there wearing poppies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 38:42


    Deb has some thoughts from over the weekend Plus – Why Deb thinks Wab Kinew has a good idea GUEST: Adrian Rocca - CEO and founder of Fitzrovia

    Some Parent-Teacher interviews moving to phone-only

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 34:26


    Is this ok?Plus – How are this week’s new movies?GUESTS: Michael Gilmore - Executive Director of the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    What needs to change on encampments near schools?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 38:57


    Deb talks to one city councillor who wants change Plus – Do we have a right to housing?GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto councillor for Ward 19 Beaches–East York Reema Patel - Toronto’s Deputy Ombudsman (Housing)

    Do real estate agents have to disclose if there's been a murder in a house?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 34:16


    Deb and Jim take your calls Plus - Peter Bethlenfalvy joins the show for his first interview after the Fall Economic Statement GUESTS: Frank Leo - Frank Leo and Associates Zaid Ejaz - General Manager at Maple Nissan Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance Minister

    Are you offended if your workplace tells you to wear a poppy? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 38:40


    Jim wonders if he did the right thing at Tim Hortons today Plus - Do you change your coffee order or always get the same thing?

    What is ‘Conscious Unbossing'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 35:20


    Deb assembles a panel Plus – Something has to be done about these scooters GUESTS: David Wilkes - President & CEO of BILD Isha Chaudhuri - Senior Consultant with Oyster Group Bahoz Dara Aziz - Liberal strategist Sandy Brondello - Toronto Tempo head coach

    Deb has an issue with floor-crossing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 38:34


    Should it be banned for politicians?Plus – Is Piccini in trouble?

    Should immigration status play a role in criminal sentencing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 37:43


    Deb takes your calls. Plus – Ontario postal workers pause flyer delivery GUESTS: Monte McGregor – criminal defence lawyer Ryan Mallough - VP of Legislative Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Sameera Ali - Milton Ward 4 Regional Councillor

    What should we do about better snow removal in Toronto?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 34:54


    Deb takes your calls. Plus – A Bills fan wants Toronto sports fans to stop cheering for them. Fair? GUEST: John Tory - former Mayor of Toront

    Is Olivia Chow planning a sales tax?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 32:42


    How could this impact an upcoming election? Plus – The Ontario Liberals call for answers on the Skills Development Fund GUEST: Stephanie Smyth - MPP for Toronto—St. Paul's

    Is there going to be a federal election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 38:15


    The Prime Minister says he’s prepared to fight an election over the budget Plus – Inside the TTC backlash after Game 7 of the World Series GUESTS: Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show Bob Kinnear - former local 113 president

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