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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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    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

    Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, SCC rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 40:12


    Deb gets answers from our legal expert Plus - Should people be able to resell tickets that originally were for charity? GUESTS: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Chief Legal Analyst Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Navigating Halloween with kids in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 38:23


    How much are you spending on candy, costumes and decorations? Plus – The Blue Jays get ready for Game 6 of the World Series GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

    Can Trump actually run for a third term?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 37:11


    Deb gets answers Plus - What are you doing about Halloween and the Jays game tomorrow? GUESTS: David Shultz - Professor at Hamline University Flavio Volpe - President - Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association

    Deb says putting your leaves in the street is the same as putting garbage in the street.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 39:30


    Do you agree?Plus – 30 years since the Quebec referendum GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Inori Roy - feature writer and editor based in Toronto Mike Harris - former Premier of Ontario

    What does Jerry think of Alberta separatism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 37:42


    He talks to someone who wants to see it happen Plus – An unexpected victim of scamming GUESTS: Tanya Clemens - with the Alberta Prosperity Project Pinball Clemons - Toronto Argos legend and current team G

    Jerry Agar sits in for Deb today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 37:48


    How are drones being used to sneak contraband in to prisons? Plus – Who does Doug Ford think should deliver an apology? GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective Amanda Lang – BNN Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

    Did this singer cross the line by changing the lyrics to O' Canada?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:08


    Deb has some thoughts about last night’s World Series anthem performance Plus – Do you always stay for the whole game, even when it goes long?GUESTS: Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance Minister

    How long did it take to get home last night after the marathon World Series game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 39:00


    Should taxi companies be able to charge surge pricing? Plus - Should kids only be allowed to trick or treat in their neighbourhood? GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group

    Ontario will scrap fixed election dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 36:04


    Deb hears from Ontario’s Attorney General Plus - What’s your best strategy for if your dog is sprayed by a skunk? GUESTS: Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Dr. Mark Loeb, Faculty of Health Sciences Professor at McMaster University Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital, host of the podcast VetLife with Dr. Cliff

    Ford says ‘Mission Accomplished', despite comments from Carney about controversial ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 40:17


    Was this the right move? Plus – Should there be term limits on city councillors?GUESTS: Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy

    Shelley Carroll @shelleycarroll and Stephen Conforti join Deb for the hour to take your calls.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 37:41


    GUESTS: Shelley Carroll - city councilor and budget chief Stephen Conforti - chief financial officer

    What do people in the States think about the Ontario anti-tariff ad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 40:34


    Should Doug Ford double down? Plus – How is the new Bruce Springsteen movie? GUESTS: Ravi Baichwal - anchor at ABC Chicago Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman - President of the OMA Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

    Mark Carney admits a Trump trade deal won't happen soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 26:28


    What does the Conservative Deputy Leader think? Plus – Does Tiktok actually cause ‘brain shrinkage’?! GUESTS: Melissa Lantsman - Conservative Deputy Leader Jennifer Quinn - CEO at Nieuport Aviation Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

    Is the medical white coat going away?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 39:03


    Deb takes your calls on if this is an equity issue. Plus – Why a Toronto intersection has been labeled an "urgent" safety risk GUESTS: Diane Saxe - Toronto City Councillor for University-Rosedale Rob Flack - Ontario Housing Minister

    Thousands mistakenly approved for dental care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 34:09


    Should they have to pay it back?Plus - Premier Doug Ford says is considering legislation to rein in resale prices GUESTS: Weidong Pei - TDSB Trustee for Ward 12 – Willowdale Daniel Tsai - Business and Technology expert and a professor at Toronto Metro University

    TDSB ends its lottery system after controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 39:27


    Is it about time?Plus - Canadian military falling short on recruitment, housing needs: AG reports GUEST: Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director, ADIT North America

    Could Mark Carney face an election soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 35:46


    Concern around if the budget will pass is generating rumours Plus – The impact of the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

    The Blue Jays advance to the World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 38:25


    Did you get tickets? Plus – How do you talk about your child’s diagnosis?GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation MinisterDr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group

    ETFO members take action about cops in schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 36:31


    Deb hears from ETFO’s president and takes your calls Plus – Ontario’s Education Minister tables bill to fire school board trustee involved in Italy art trip GUESTS: David Mastin - ETFO President Steve Clark - Government House Leader of Ontario Paul Calandra – Ontario Education Minister

    Driver with 2 child passengers charged with being impaired in Barrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 38:22


    Should there be harsher punishments when children are in the vehicle? Plus – Massive shutdown after Amazon Web Services global outage GUESTS: Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

    TTC Chair Jamaal Myers takes calls from NEWSTALK 1010 listeners on all things public transit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 38:51


    Are zoos and aquariums a thing of the past? Canadian booze isn't filling the gap from the loss of American liquors. And if you could go back in the past, what part of your life would you revisit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 40:54


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