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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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    Should special constables on the TTC be able to arrest drug users?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 33:55


    Deb weighs in. Plus - Would you rent out your apartment during the World Cup? GUESTS: Sarah Kennedy - President of the Ontario Special Constable Association Pattie Lovett Reid - financial commentator

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    Deb thinks we need e-bike registration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 39:26


    Do we need riders to have licenses?Plus – Do we need health warnings on liquor labels?GUEST: Josh Landau - Director, Government Relations, Ontario with CIJA

    Do you have a pet bereavement policy at your job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 36:53


    Our callers are split on if there should be one. Plus – What to expect in Trump’s State of the Union tonight GUESTS: Natalia Kusendova-Bashta - Ontario Long Term Care Minister Ravi Baichwal - anchor at ABC Chicago

    Conservatives call for probe into health benefits for asylum seekers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 39:24


    Deb’s all for this. Are you?Plus – Ontario’s NDP leader weighs in on OSAP challenges GUEST: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader

    Do you have a name that is going extinct? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 32:51


    Let's hear from the Maud's, Delores' and others out there.Plus - It's about to get so much colder GUESTS: Gary Zalepa - Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake Jessica Smith - CTV Weather Special Reporter

    Jim weighs in about that hockey loss over the weekend 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 39:16


    What does this say about the state of our national team? Plus - Who are the worst kinds of city walkers?GUESTS: Rahim Ladhani - CTV Toronto reporterLynette - In Puerto Vallarta Sid Seixeiro - Host of The Sid Seixeiro Show

    What does a former ambassador think about today's tariff decision?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 34:46


    What industries could be impacted?Plus – Canada plays for gold this weekend GUESTS: David Polansky - contributor to The Hub David McNaughton - served as the Canadian ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019 Jim Tatti - Host at TSN 1050 Richard Crouse - cohost of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken

    A bombshell ruling on Trump's tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 37:53


    What does this mean for Canada? Plus – Inside the world of Obituary Pirates GUESTS: David Milosevic - lawyer and managing partner of Toronto law firm Milosevic & Associates David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University Sari Goldman - Registered Social Worker - Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

    More fallout from former prince Andrew arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 36:37


    Will we see locations be renamed? Plus – How often are you volunteering?GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime reporter Alvin Tedjo - Mississauga City Councillor

    Are you okay with government funding for festivals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 38:44


    Taste of the Danforth set to return this summer following Premier Ford’s support Plus - Is grief exploitation a new thing or just gotten bigger in recent days? GUESTS: Andre Bermon - publisher of The Bridge Elliott Silverstein - Director of Government Relations at CAA Club Group Anne Marie Aikens - media strategist

    A shocking move in Parliament, and the fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 34:22


    Who is the MP who crossed the floor?Plus – A friend of the show tries something unexpected GUESTS: Jamie Ellerton - Founding Partner at Conaptus and Advisor to Political and Business Leaders Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications Kim Wright - Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies

    What should we do about funding post-secondary education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 37:45


    Deb takes your calls.Plus – An unexpected story about social media and people who have passed away GUESTS: Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist Adwoa Nsiah-Yeboah - CP24 traffic specialist

    Why organizations are targeting Jewish summer camps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 38:09


    Deb talks with the publisher of Canadaland about his concerns. Plus – The future of tiny homes in Toronto GUESTS: Jesse Brown - Editor & Publisher at Canadaland Melissa Lantsman - Conservative Deputy Leader

    Are you satisfied with the state of your kid's education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 35:39


    Toronto private schools are seeing an increased demand amid TDSB troubles Plus – It’s the Year of the Horse GUESTS: Paul Ng – Geomancer Lyndsay Morrison - CTV Weather Specialist

    Legendary actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 41:19


    A look back at his life and legacy Plus – Who admitted to doing cocaine off a toilet seat?GUESTS: Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBill Brioux - one of the leading voices on the Canadian media and television scene Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto reporter in Dunedin for Jays Spring Training

    Jim has some thoughts about social media and the comments section

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 39:56


    Who is in the right here?Plus – Is Canada going to ditch American tech?GUESTS: Julie Matthews - consumer protection expert Angelo Marignani - Windsor City Councillor Mohit Rajhans - AI and digital media expert THINKstart.ca

    Crown Royal will stay with the LCBO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 37:27


    Is this long-developing story finally over?Plus – On Friday the 13th, we find out what phobias actually are. GUESTS: Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario finance minister Jon Burnside - City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) Dr. Amber Cohen - Clinical Psychologist Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    An emotional moment during a search for a missing boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 39:06


    Deb’s interview takes a surprising turn as some breaking news happens. Plus - When your partner says “I don’t want anything” for Valentine’s Day, does that actually mean they want something? GUESTS: Beth Macdonell - Reporter with CTV Toronto Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist

    How many Toronto students are at risk of suspension over vaccination records?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:30


    Deb gets answers. Plus – Why is a hockey team telling fans to shower? GUESTS: Dr. Vinita Dubey - Associate Medical Officer of Health. Toronto Public Health Matthew Scace - reporter with the Globe and Mail

    Deb can't believe this new mayoral election poll

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 39:58


    How do these numbers make any sense? Plus - Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding GUESTS: Nolan Quinn - Ontario Colleges and Universities minister Ben Eisen - Senior fellow with the Fraser Institute

    Torontonians patience running thin with snow clogged streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 36:19


    Toronto snow‑route parking tickets have totaled more than $2 million — do you feel sorry for the people who got ticketed?A new family room at Queen’s Park is helping MPPs with babies. GUEST: Donna Skelly – Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

    How much is a Member of Parliament worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 39:01


    A 15‑year‑old boy has been charged with murder after a teen is shot dead at a Toronto Tim Hortons.Ambassador Bridge owner lobbied the administration before Donald Trump said he would stop the bridge from opening.Conservative MP Mike Dawson has been praised for rejecting a pay raise. GUESTS:Marcell Wilson – Founder of the One By One MovementDavid Shultz – Professor, Political Science Department, Hamline UniversityMike Dawson - New Brunswick Conservative MP

    The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario calls Doug Ford a bully

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 36:40


    The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario runs an advertisement calling Doug Ford a bully.John Wright breaks down new polling numbers surrounding the possibility of a snap election.TTC spokesperson Stuart Green joins from Cuba with an update as Canadian airlines suspend flights from the country.If your child's teacher tells you there’s no reason to attend parent‑teacher interviews, do you still go?GUESTS: John Wright – Veteran Pollster & CEO of Canada Pulse InsightsStuart Green – TTC Spokesperson

    The future of retail in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 40:25


    Trump threatens to block the opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit.Tony Chapman explained why retail in Canada needs to become an experience. Where do you still insist on shopping in person? Plus - Gender reveals, have you had one? Tell us why! GUEST: Natalie Johnson – CTV News

    Parents, are you acting as your children's storage solution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 36:54


    Kelly Clarkson is stepping away from her show to prioritize her children. The Inspector General of Policing orders a review of the province's services and boards. New Brunswick is leaving X over concerns about the platform.Parents, are you still storing your adult children's stuff? GUESTS:Ryan Teschner - Ontario’s first Inspector General of Policing Carmi Levy - Newstalk 1010 tech expert

    What's another billion dollars for Canada Post?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 39:50


    A voicemail from Doug Ford about returning to the office sparks conversation about return to office mandates. Ottawa gave Canada Post a $1.01 billion loan amid its ongoing financial struggles. A conversation about caring for aging parents and how to set things up to avoid this conflict. Plus - Gord Perks' basement apartment was found to not be in compliance with the Building Code. Daniel Tate from IntegrityTO is calling on his resignation. GUESTS:Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University Angela Casey - Lawyer and partner at Casey & Moss LLP Daniel Tate - from IntegrityTO

    What are you eating and drinking during the big game this Sunday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 38:14


    Super Bowl weekend is here! Deb asks listeners about their food traditions and game‑day must‑haves.Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow is pushing a motion for the city to receive a share of the HST.Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announces his retirement.Plus, the latest entertainment stories with Richard Crouse. GUESTS: Josh Matlow – Toronto City CouncillorMatt Cauz – TSN 1050 HostRichard Crouse – Movie Critic and Host of Entertainment Is Broken

    More fallout from Project South investigation as Peel Police suspends three officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 38:35


    Criminal lawyer Boris Bytensky weighs in after a Toronto judge slams the conditions inside Ontario jails while handing down reduced sentences for gun‑related charges. Peel Police suspend three officers connected to the Project South investigation — Mark Mendelson joins Deb to break down what we know. The Eglinton Crosstown finally opens this Sunday! TTC Chair Jamaal Myers talks about the long road to opening day. Plus — do you put together your own furniture? Love it, hate it, or avoid it entirely? GUESTS:Boris Bytensky – Criminal LawyerMark Mendelson – Former Toronto Homicide Detective and NEWSTALK 1010 Crime ExpertJamaal Myers – Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC

    More reaction and analysis on the arrest of Toronto police officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 35:55


    More reaction and analysis on the arrest of Toronto police officers. Plus – the federal government announces it will replace EV sales targets with rebates, incentives, and new fuel efficiency standards. GUESTS: Steve Ryan – CP24 Crime Reporter David Adams – President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada Peter Bethlenfalvy – Minister of Finance MPP Karen McCrimmon – Calling for a full independent judicial inquiry into Toronto police corruption charges

    Toronto police officers have been arrested in an alleged plot to murder an Ontario corrections officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:33


    The Toronto Police Association, Toronto Police Services Board, Mayor Olivia Chow, and Premier Doug Ford all weighed in on the allegations. GUEST: Mark Mendelson – Former Toronto Homicide Detective and NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert

    The average price of a Toronto home dips below $1 million for the first time in years  What caused it? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 35:54


    Plus - Was Deb being unreasonable about her daughter's test? GUESTS: Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate BoardNoah Shack - CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish AffairsSunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law

    Bottom's up at the crack of dawn for Toronto bars over the Olympics? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 39:59


    Bars and restaurants in Toronto may be able to serve booze at 6 a.m. during the Olympic Games Plus - There’s still a lane blocked with snow on Avenue Road. How is this possible? GUEST: Andy Takagi - transportation reporter for the Toronto Star

    Do you make your kids wear a helmet while tobogganing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 39:45


    Head injuries are the most common sledding injury for children, study finds Plus - Is it a privilege to own a car? GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

    Deb has some thoughts about that Olivia Chow interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 40:33


    Are you happy with her answer on running again?Plus – A major shakeup in Ontario politics GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter

    What's an iceberg home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 41:43


    And will Toronto city council sink them? Plus – What can we learn from the Conservative leadership review?GUESTS: Stephen Holyday - Councillor for Etobicoke Centre John Wright - Veteran Pollster, CEO of Canada Pulse insights Stephen Lecce - Ontario Energy Minister

    What to do if someone breaks into your car and steals insurance information?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 36:44


    What you need to know about fraud risks. Plus – A surprising medical treatment that is saving lives GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto city councillor for Ward 19 - Beaches-East York Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Dr. Susy Hota - Clinician Investigator, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute

    All eyes on Poilievre leadership vote as Calgary Conservative convention gets underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 34:40


    How will he do at the review?Plus - Is ‘it’s too cold out’ a valid excuse to not commit to plans GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Jeff Rutledge - Vice President, McMillian Vantage Chris Glaisek - Chief Planning and Design Officer at Waterfront Toronto

    Remembering Catherine O'Hara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 38:49


    A look back at the life and legacy of a legendary Canadian star. Plus – Why is Toronto giving out condoms for the World Cup?GUESTS: Jon Burnside - City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

    A doctor weighs in on the harm reduction conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 36:36


    Are we heading in the right direction?Plus – Why did Jim call Deb a hypocrite? GUESTS: Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff, Department of Psychiatry - working in Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Andrea Khanjin - Ontario Minister of Red Tape Reduction

    Doug Ford calls on Danielle Smith to denounce Alberta separatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 40:07


    Are you with Ford on this? Plus - Liberal MP proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s Divorce Act GUESTS: Lisa Hepfner - MP for Hamilton Mountain Evan Clemence - lawyer at Gelman Family Law Lawyers Chandra Pasma - Official Opposition Critic for Education for the Ontario NDP

    Are you okay with 16 year olds making harm reduction kits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 36:28


    Deb has some thoughts about if public funds should be going to this group. Plus – Where are we with the snow cleanup? GUESTS: Allan Small - Senior Investment Advisor of the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth | Host of The Allan Small Financial Show Paul Johnson - City Manager for Toronto

    Is Mark Carney actually a conservative?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 38:29


    Deb takes your calls. Plus – What does a psychologist think about Kanye West’s apology? GUESTS: Falice Chin - The Hub’s Alberta Bureau Chief Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

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