The Rush with Reshmi Nair & Scott MacArthur

Is this the right strategy? Conservative MP wants to see the 'full details' of proposed trade deal GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for Canada Shuvaloy Majumdar - MP for Calgary Heritage and Conservative Shadow Minister for Canada-US Relations Flavio Volpe - President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and a member of the Advisory Committee on Canada U.S. Economic Relations

Doug Ford and Donald Trump exchange insults as trade war heats up.Where does Canada stand in terms of oil and energy?GUESTS: Mike LeCouteur - Senior Political Correspondent with CTV News Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Peter MacKay - Former Foreign Affairs Minister

We talk with the city's Chief Congestion Officer Do you agree with Mark that cannabis addiction is a real thing?GUESTS: Andrew Posluns - City of Toronto Chief Congestion Officer Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Will Mark Carney get a deal with the US? Who is running in the Toronto municipal election? GUESTS: CTV’s Jeremie CharronChristian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s UniversitySiobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Reporter

Deb looks at the surprise candidate announcements.The delicate art of designing a mascot. GUESTS: Alex Chreston - Vice President at Crestview Strategy and former advisor to the Mayor of Toronto Blue Knox - Former Director of Communications to ex-Mayor John Tory, now a Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist Rick Wilson - Alberta's Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Tony Chapman - marketing guru, host of the podcast Chatter That Matters

Deb looks at the state of negotiations. Who is buying $11 non-alcoholic beverages? GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter

Deb talks with someone who has seen it all. BREAKING: Toronto councillor Paula Fletcher is retiringGUESTS: Charlie Feldman - author of Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Parliamentary Past. He was also the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Flavio Volpe - President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and a member of the Advisory Committee on Canada U.S. Economic Relations

Complete team coverage of trade negotiations with the US.A man was acquitted due to cannabis psychosis. How common is this? GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister and member of Mark Carney’s Canada-U.S. advisory councilDavid Polansky - Toronto-based writer and contributor at The Hub Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer

The WNBA superstar arrives in Toronto. The first debate of the mayoral race is announced. GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Steve Simmons - Toronto Sun sports columnist

Deb weighs in on a report. Carney speaks with Trump, calls trade negotiations ‘very intense and delicate’ . GUESTS: David Mastin - ETFO President Mike LeCouteur - Senior Political Correspondent with CTV News

What will the Conservative leader do? Do you want kids at weddings? 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. Marianne Meed Ward - Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors and Mayor of Burlington

Deb's been seeing some weird things out there. Mike Layton eyes return to Toronto city council. GUESTS: Mike Layton - former representative for University-Rosedale Kerry Bowman - Bioethicist at the University of Toronto

Breaking down the findings of a new report. Ontario cabinet minister calls for ‘all-out ban on AI deepfakes and impersonations’ GUESTS: Kristin Rushowy - Senior Writer with the Toronto Star Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Stephen Crawford - Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Do you agree with the decision? Should Mark Carney be going on vacation in Italy? GUESTS: David Shellnutt - The Biking LawyerDoug Downey - Ontario Attorney General

Who is responsible here, the retailer or the parents?How a former homicide cop used to trail suspects undetected. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson – Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and Former Homicide DetectiveDr. Zain Chagla – Infectious Disease Physician, St. Joseph's Health System, Hamilton

Deb looks at Ontario's decision to tighten eligibility rules.Is changing your mind in politics a good thing? GUESTS: Michael Parsa – Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, MPP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond HillJake Fuss – Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser InstituteJohn Fraser – Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party

Reports suggest Canada's chief trade negotiator warned American officials that new tariffs could derail progress at a critical moment.Ontario cabinet minister calls for sweeping ban on AI-generated deepfakes and impersonationsGUESTS: Gitane De Silva – Executive Director, Peter Lougheed School of Politics, University of AlbertaDr. Isaac Bogoch – Infectious disease expertMohit Rajans – AI and Digital Media Consultant, Founder of Think Start

Can You Moderate Your Drinking?Jim has some thoughts about recent comments from Brad Pitt, who has resumed drinking after years of sobriety.GUESTS:Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar – Addiction experts, co-founders of The Freedom Model and the Baldwin Research Institute

What we need to be focusing on for a possible deal with the States. Can the Blue Jays turn the season around? GUESTS: Barry Appleton - international trade lawyerMike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

Are you cool enough to carry a man purse? Are US cars disappearing? GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyerPetrina Gentile - automotive journalist with the Globe and Mail

Mark takes your calls. Should Mark Carney follow Britain's plan to get people hanging out more? GUESTS: Jesse Rogerson - Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar SystemJustin Ling - staff columnist for the Star and an investigative journalist based in Montreal

What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever forgotten?We hear from the steel industry about Mark Carney's tariff plan. GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for CanadaMichel Juneau Katsuya - former Asia-Pacific chief at CSIS

Jim Richards explores Toronto's growing coyote problem with wildlife expert Dennis Murray, following reports of attacks in Markham and even a coyote pup found inside a Toronto home. Next, Conservative MP Mike Lake discusses calls to reform Canada's public alert system after the tragic disappearance and death of a Calgary boy. Later, Trucker Sal compares his experiences crossing the border via the Ambassador Bridge and the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. The hour wraps up with Richard Crouse of Entertainment is Broken, covering the latest entertainment headlines, including $20 concert ticket experiments, a Céline Dion fan lottery, and new movie reviews.

Jim Richards kicks off the hour with a classic Jim Rant, sharing his thoughts on who should be listening to the show and why. Then, lawyer Gavin Tighe joins the program to discuss a proposal from Ontario mayors that would allow some people struggling with severe addiction to be compelled into treatment, sparking debate over public safety, individual rights, and mental health care. Later, Peter Athanasopoulos from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario examines the shortage of wheelchair-accessible taxis in Toronto and the challenges facing accessible transportation. The hour wraps up with listener calls inspired by Jim's Tangerine, as he shares stories and frustrations involving his parents.

Deb Hutton opens the phones to debate whether government money would be better spent on policing and public safety rather than grants and funding programs, following federal support for the Taste of the Danforth. Listeners then tackle a common family dilemma: Should parents charge their adult children rent while they're living at home? Later, the conversation turns to technology and navigation, asking whether constant reliance on GPS has made people worse at finding their way. The hour wraps up with David Booth of Driving.ca, who discusses new concerns about drug-impaired driving and its growing role in road fatalities across Canada.

Deb Hutton opens the hour with commentary on the debate over fairness and inclusion in women's sports, sparked by comments from WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Then, immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann discusses the federal government's decision to restore health-care coverage for refugees and what it means for newcomers to Canada. Later, crime specialist Mark Mendelson breaks down recent developments in major Toronto investigations, including arrests in the Salsa on St. Clair shooting and new details surrounding an alleged gun-for-hire hit squad. The hour wraps up with listener calls and texts on a lighter topic: What are the dirtiest items in your home, and are you cleaning them often enough?

Deb Hutton speaks with Danielle Ripossati, a School Parent Council President, about practical ways parents can become more involved in their children's education and strengthen school communities. Listeners then share how they're participating in their kids' schools, from volunteering and fundraising to staying engaged with teachers and administrators. Later, Nathan Downer previews CTV News coverage remembering legendary broadcaster Lloyd Robertson, followed by a look back at Robertson's remarkable career and legacy. The hour wraps up with a debate over local democracy: Should people who don't live or pay taxes in a municipality have a say in its decisions?

Deb Hutton opens the hour with listener calls on the rise in e-scooter injuries among children, asking whether the issue is dangerous devices, ineffective regulations, or a lack of parental supervision. Then, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses the province's review of major public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what the government hopes to achieve. Later, Rui Rodrigues of the Retail Council of Canada examines the ongoing fight against retail theft following hundreds of arrests in Toronto and the broader impact of organized shoplifting on businesses and consumers. The hour wraps up with Siobhan Morris, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for CTV News Toronto, breaking down the political implications of newly called by-elections in three Ontario ridings. ***Note: Due to a technical issue the sound quality for this podcast is below what we usually deliver, our sincere apologies, the second hour sounds as it should. Thank you.

Deb Hutton speaks with Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, about why more young Canadians are seeking mental health support overnight and what it says about the challenges facing today's youth. Next, Dave Snow, political scientist at the University of Guelph, discusses a new analysis examining whether CBC's corrections record points to political bias in public broadcasting. Later, CTV News anchor Michelle Dubé joins the show to discuss comments from Kate Winslet about aging in Hollywood and changing attitudes toward women, appearance, and authenticity on screen. The hour wraps up with John Michael McGrath of TVO, who weighs in on the growing debate over term limits for politicians and whether they would strengthen or weaken local democracy.

Deb Hutton speaks with Mary-Margaret McMahon, Liberal MPP for Beaches-East York, about whether it's time to introduce term limits for municipal politicians and how long elected officials should stay in office. Listeners then weigh in on two debates: Should voters decide when politicians leave office, or should term limits be imposed? And as concerns grow over lithium-ion battery fires, are e-bike and e-scooter batteries safe to charge inside the home, and who is responsible when something goes wrong? Later, former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins the show for a discussion on antisemitism in Canada and the political response to its rise.

Deb Hutton speaks with Bonnie Crombie, former Mississauga mayor and Ontario Liberal leader, about her bid to reclaim the mayor's chair, the controversy over a proposed AI data centre, and her growing feud with Mayor Carolyn Parrish. Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics? Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure Product Manager, explains how new vehicle security technology aims to stay one step ahead of car thieves. The hour wraps up with Richard Crouse, co-host of Entertainment is Broken, covering the latest entertainment news, from Spider-Man's box office ambitions to Ben Affleck's charity win and BTS's Grammy boycott. Guests: Bonnie Crombie, Ian Grotenhuis, Richard Crouse

Deb Hutton is joined by Gavin Tighe, chair of Gardiner Roberts LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision allowing a judicial review of an ethics ruling involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Later, listeners weigh in on a difficult question after a convicted killer of a Toronto police officer is denied parole for a fourth time: Should cop killers ever be granted parole? The conversation then turns to the growing trend of "skillcations", with Tom Fidgen explaining why more Canadians are combining travel with learning new skills. To wrap up the hour, personal finance expert Barry Choi breaks down Canada's grocery loyalty programs and reveals which ones offer the best value and flexibility for shoppers. Guests: Gavin Tighe, Tom Fidgen, Barry Choi

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money. Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers. The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains why he opposed Toronto council's motion to reclaim provincially held land connected to the abandoned Billy Bishop Airport expansion.

Deb Hutton examines Toronto's move to ban surveillance pricing, with Matt Elliott explaining how businesses use personal data to tailor prices and why the city wants to stop it.Then, David Patterson, Ontario's Trade Representative in Washington, discusses Canada's strategy to expand exports and reduce reliance on the U.S. amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.Later, Brian Lilley weighs in on the political and transportation implications of the debate over Billy Bishop Airport and the Alto rail project.The show wraps up with listener calls on cheap vacations and affordable fun, including how the CNE is keeping entertainment costs down with free concerts included in admission.

Young people line up for the chance to work at the CNE. Are you Team Deb or Team Ben when it comes to how to tip for beer? GUESTS: Diana Zlomislic - Consumer Affairs Reporter with the Toronto Star

We hear reaction from analysts all day. Toronto's police chief weighs in on the helicopters conversation. GUESTS: Saman Tabasinejad - Executive Director of Progress Toronto David Valentin - Principal at Liason Strategies

The lessons learned from saving Sneaky Dee's. How much are you spending on back to school this year?GUESTS: Bob Reid - Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications Mike Wilner - Toronto Star baseball columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

How long-standing cases finally get solved. Six years since schools were closed, why some kids were left behind. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Irvin Studin - president of The Institute for 21st Century Questions Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Are you disappointed with the outcome?A concerning video shows protesters passing by Jewish nursing care facility. GUESTS: Noah Shack - CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent Journalist

Deb talks to the newsmakers involved in the investigations. Is giving Sneaky Dee’s heritage status completely ridiculous? GUESTS: Deputy Chief Frank Barredo Jason Mercer - Chief Information Officer for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Stephanie Smyth - MPP for Toronto-St. Paul’s

Why older people are trying to offload their stuff. Do we need a tourist town dress code? GUESTS: Michelle Maluske - reporter with CTV News Windsor Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken

Deb looks at new data. Are we going too easy on coyotes? GUESTS: Dennis Murray - Professor of Biology and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation at Trent University David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data