The Rush with Reshmi Nair and Scott MacArthur breaks down the biggest issues affecting Toronto today and discusses where we’re headed tomorrow.
Deb chats with a psychologist about how to help kids Plus – How clicking on a fake e-transfer link could cost you $3000 or more GUESTS: Dr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Deb weighs in on a plan to entice riders. Plus – Do we need more regulation around ads in Canada? GUEST: Joelle Walker- Executive Vice President of Public Affairs - Canadian Pharmacists Association
What does he think needs to change? Plus - What is the most valuable item you ever thought you lost? GUESTS: Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff, Department of Psychiatry - working in Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Teresa Maiorano – Fertility Dietitian & Nutritionist
Deb revisits her conversation with the police chief and takes your calls. Plus – How does Donald Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine? GUESTS: Michelle Wasylyshen - President and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
How will the tariff announcement impact the economy? Plus - Do you want Kirkland wine and vodka products in Canada? GUESTS: Carolyn Parrish - Mississauga Mayor Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Jim Richards gets to the bottom of this strange issue Plus – Is it really a ‘destination wedding’ if it’s in Canada?GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics
Deb is mad about this and gets reaction as the news comes in Plus – Is going out to eat good for your mental health? GUEST: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP
Deb responds to a column in the Toronto Star Plus - Where are we at with tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline? GUESTS: Laura Metcalfe - Co-Chair of the Women’s Committee of the Criminal Lawyer’s Association David Paterson - Ontario’s Representative in Washington. former VP at General Motors and Blackberry, and was chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist
Deb takes your calls Plus – Another conflict of interest case for the Public Safety Minister GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders
What Deb thinks people are missing when it comes to the conversation Plus – A member of the Newstalk 1010 family shares her story GUESTS: Dr. Irvin Studin - Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Editor-in-Chief of Global Brief magazine, and President of The Institute for 21st Century Questions Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter
Why he thinks late night talk shows are getting too political. Plus – The ripple effects of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict. GUESTS: Patrick Maliha – comedian Robyn Doolittle - reporter with the Globe and MailNathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber and host of the Uncover Up podcast
Jim’s wondering if we’d be better off leaving him alone. Plus – What do the Blue Jays do next?GUESTS: Mike Wilner - baseball columnist for the Toronto Star and host of the podcast “Deep Left Field” Gregor Robertson - Federal Housing Minister
Deb unpacks this with Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics. Plus – What should the NHL do about the players found not guilty of sexual assault? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics Shelley Carroll - Toronto City Councillor Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Is this overreach? Plus – How do you talk to your kids about consent? GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group
Deb takes your calls as live reaction comes in after the verdict is reached. GUESTS: Karen Sebesta - spent 30 years working in professional broadcast, including Hockey Night in Canada, and executive producing at CBC Sports
Deb breaks down the proceedings with experts and analysts throughout the afternoon. Plus – Hulk Hogan dies at 71 GUESTS: Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Jimmy Korderas - Former WWE ref for over 20 years, Author of The Three Count, and co-host of the Reffin’ It Up podcast Jeff Hershberg - criminal defence lawyer
Deb looks at how the definition of ‘consent’ has played a role in the case. Plus – Are navigation apps getting worse?GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer Carmi Levy - tech expert
Deb has some thoughts about a viral delivery service that is causing debate on social media. Plus – Is OnlyFans ruining relationships?
Looking at the life and legacy of the legendary rock star Plus – Donald Trump weighs in on the Late Night controversy GUESTS: Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist Colton Praill - CTV National News Parliamentary Bureau Reporter
Is this a free speech issue? What should we do? Plus – What do we need to do about encampments in the city? GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto lawyer and independent journalist Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association
Inside a new Supreme Court ruling and what it means for young people Plus – Thousands of Canadians will soon receive sponsorship invitations for family GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - constitutional lawyer and senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP
Between noise complaints and downtown traffic, people are mad. But is there a silver lining? Plus – Is it time for Olivia Chow to become a ‘strong mayor’?
We revisit today’s Touchdowns and Fumbles conversation with Bob Reid. Has he changed his mind on his verdict? Plus – What does Richard Crouse think of this week’s movies? GUESTS: Tyler Watt - MPP for Nepean - Liberal Critic for: Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care Bob Reid - of Broadway Strategy Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup for Your Eyes
Deb has some thoughts about if we should do the same thing Plus – Breaking down THAT Coldplay concert video, from a workplace angle GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment Lawyer at Workly law Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP
A viral video from a Coldplay concert is making the rounds Plus – Why are tickets for the ‘Odyssey’ movie sold out a year in advance?GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post Spokesperson Shak Lambert - pop culture commentator, writer at CG Magazine
Deb talks with the Solicitor General about today’s major announcement Plus – Deb has some thoughts about a couple of violent incidents that have impacted her GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario
Deb chats with a writer who weighs in on what could happen next. Plus – What are your favourite roadside attractions in Ontario? GUESTS: John Ivison - Political journalist, author of The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns and Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.
An expert who worked for decades on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship weighs in. Plus – The Mayor has strong words for how the snow cleanup was handled this winter. GUESTS: Julian Karaguesian - Department of Economics at McGill Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter
The Conservative leader chats with Deb about the Prime Minister’s assets and blind trust. Plus – What does he want to see when it comes to immigration? GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - federal Conservative leader Joe Wild - President at Wild Governance Solutions, retired after 30 years as a senior executive with the federal public service and formerly was the Assistant Secretary for Machinery of Government at the Privy Council Office Nathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber College, host of the Uncover Up podcast
Calls are divided, after a teenage boy dies in a crash. Plus – A federal report warns of a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools GUEST: Deborah Lyons - Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism
Did social media play a role? Plus – Do you still read books? GUESTS: Betsy Powell - reporter with the crime, courts and justice team at the Toronto Star Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network
Donald Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia if no deal is reached Plus – What delivery services do you use and are they worth it? GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former journalist and news anchor Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
How worried should Canadians be? Plus – Do these concertgoers deserve a refund? GUEST: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Jim talks to one writer who says a return to the 90’s might not be a bad thing. Plus – How often do you haggle, and does it work for you? GUESTS: Justin Ling - independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star Tania Lee - President of the Frontier Duty Free Association and owner of the Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop
Jim’s worried about a creepy notification some users might get soon Plus – What should happen to school trustees who spend carelessly? GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert
Rent? Car payments? Jim takes your calls. Plus – Who should pay for green retrofits for apartments? Tenants or landlords?GUESTS: Emmanuelle Toussaint - president and CEO of the Quebec Mining Association Stacey Semple - ACORN tenant leader
Why Canada might follow America’s lead on this unpopular policy Plus – Who killed the Jersey Milk bar? GUEST: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.ca Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”
Jim takes a look at how hard it is for young people to find employment right now. Plus – Inside the shocking rise of homelessness in Toronto GUEST: Keith Hambly - CEO of Fred Victor
Jim finally gets to the bottom of this mystery. Plus – Why an unexpected group is now in charge of enforcing Toronto’s ‘bubble zones’ for protests. GUESTS: Marc Lee - CCPA Senior Economist Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital, host of the podcast VetLife with Dr. Cliff James Pasternak - Councillor for York Centre
Jim looks at if these kinds of businesses are a good investment. Plus – What’s the fastest you’ve ever made it to your airport gate? GUEST: Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph
Jim looks at the current police staffing shortages and takes your calls. Plus – Did chores teach you to do things later in life?