Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Saunders

State Rep. Dwayne Yunker, responding to the O-Live hit piece and what comes next. Open phones, D-62 quiz, Open 4 Business, Network in Action, Lisa McClease Kelly and Mark Saunders from Palm Restore.

Producer Mark Saunders has done a lot of things, but amidst it all he's responsible for two of the most revolutionary albums of all time. The first is Neneh Cherry's debut Raw Like Sushi featuring the game-changing "Buffalo Stance". The second is the debut album Maxinquaye from Tricky which rewrote the rules as far as what music could sound like. Just those would be enough for some people, but we also hear about The Cure, the Chameleons, Erasure, Madness, a-ha, Ian McCulloch, Lisa Stansfield, Cyndi Lauper, and an absolutely bananas experience with John Lydon. Plus, we get the full scoop on the historic night when Bowie and Jagger recorded "Dancing in the Street". It's 3 hours and not a second is wasted on this instant classic. Don't miss it!  Mark Saunders — Producer | Mixer | Remixer | Composer | Audio Engineer The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Federal budget reaction - this DOES impact all of us. Hard to find positives? I think we all think a lot more about debt we leave our kids than we did when we were younger voters, yes? 2 - Conservative MP says he's considering joining Canada's Liberal government: Is floor-crossing a betrayal of voters? 3 - Tom Brady is cloning his dog - not to bring you to tears, but….thoughts on cloning a pet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Federal budget reaction - this DOES impact all of us. Hard to find positives? I think we all think a lot more about debt we leave our kids than we did when we were younger voters, yes? 2 - Conservative MP says he's considering joining Canada's Liberal government: Is floor-crossing a betrayal of voters? 3 - Tom Brady is cloning his dog - not to bring you to tears, but….thoughts on cloning a pet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers: Not perfect but it's a start, should the rebate apply to all new primary residence purchases and not just first time homebuyers? Should homes over $1.5 million also qualify for the full rebate? 2 - Clearly still a ton of work to do regarding the TTC being efficient. But more people in the city means more cars on the road (people back to work as well) and congestion will be significant. Does this have an easy answer? 3 -Burlington man issued bylaw warning for Halloween decorations: fair or foul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers: Not perfect but it's a start, should the rebate apply to all new primary residence purchases and not just first time homebuyers? Should homes over $1.5 million also qualify for the full rebate? 2 - Clearly still a ton of work to do regarding the TTC being efficient. But more people in the city means more cars on the road (people back to work as well) and congestion will be significant. Does this have an easy answer? 3 -Burlington man issued bylaw warning for Halloween decorations: fair or foul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-I had a rough day yesterday looking at what happened on our streets, especially Montreal - Concordia having to be closed, couldn't guarantee safety of some students - bomb threats, marches in the evening in Toronto - October 7 was bound to heavy, anyway - we're a long way, it feels from a society that respects each other - even when our views are different, yes? 2-We had heard about this earlier in the day - O Canada played in Arabic during a student-run and organized morning announcements - had never been done before…..people can awfully territorial and pejorative about the anthem - but it's still Canada, and almost everyone would admit it needs to be in English or French at a school - what's your reaction to the story? What's a question you have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-I had a rough day yesterday looking at what happened on our streets, especially Montreal - Concordia having to be closed, couldn't guarantee safety of some students - bomb threats, marches in the evening in Toronto - October 7 was bound to heavy, anyway - we're a long way, it feels from a society that respects each other - even when our views are different, yes? 2-We had heard about this earlier in the day - O Canada played in Arabic during a student-run and organized morning announcements - had never been done before…..people can awfully territorial and pejorative about the anthem - but it's still Canada, and almost everyone would admit it needs to be in English or French at a school - what's your reaction to the story? What's a question you have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dedicate this episode to the extraordinary urban filmmaker and tireless social-justice advocate, Mark Saunders, who passed away recently at the age of 68. Mark's powerful contributions to documentary filmmaking, particularly through Despite TV, gave voice to the marginalized and illuminated urgent political and social issues across the globe. His unwavering commitment to storytelling, empathy, and justice left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him—and his legacy will continue to inspire activists, filmmakers, and listeners alike.

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Temporary hotel funding ends - feds had spent at least $1.2B on it - cities now under pressure, Toronto amongst them, and yet no ask for a re-frame or re-think about asylum qualifications or fixing the system from Mayor Chow - just an ask for $. How do you see this? She's fine to ask for it - it only makes the issues grow, does it not? 2 - Two terrible scooter accidents in GTA involving 12 and 10 year olds. TERRIBLE to hear of, yet not sure lack of legislation impacts this. I was pleased to see a bunch of tickets handed out in Toronto for illegal use of them. Does any deterrent work to prevent this, besides us agreeing 10 and 12 is way too young to be anywhere near heavy traffic with these? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Temporary hotel funding ends - feds had spent at least $1.2B on it - cities now under pressure, Toronto amongst them, and yet no ask for a re-frame or re-think about asylum qualifications or fixing the system from Mayor Chow - just an ask for $. How do you see this? She's fine to ask for it - it only makes the issues grow, does it not? 2 - Two terrible scooter accidents in GTA involving 12 and 10 year olds. TERRIBLE to hear of, yet not sure lack of legislation impacts this. I was pleased to see a bunch of tickets handed out in Toronto for illegal use of them. Does any deterrent work to prevent this, besides us agreeing 10 and 12 is way too young to be anywhere near heavy traffic with these? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Jimmy Kimmel calls out 'anti-American' threats to free speech in tearful TV return: Did you watch Kimmel's return? What did you think? 2 - TikTok failed to keep kids off platform, Canadian privacy watchdogs find: How do you police tiktok/social media when it comes to kids and do you police kids when it comes to tiktok/social media? Should tiktok be banned in Canada or forced into some sort of Canadian oversight/ownership like Trump is trying to do in US? 3 - Doug Ford will outlaw municipal speed cameras this fall: Why is the government that brought in speed cameras now trying to get rid of them? How much time has gone into research to see if after receiving a speed camera infraction how many have been caught again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Jimmy Kimmel calls out 'anti-American' threats to free speech in tearful TV return: Did you watch Kimmel's return? What did you think? 2 - TikTok failed to keep kids off platform, Canadian privacy watchdogs find: How do you police tiktok/social media when it comes to kids and do you police kids when it comes to tiktok/social media? Should tiktok be banned in Canada or forced into some sort of Canadian oversight/ownership like Trump is trying to do in US? 3 - Doug Ford will outlaw municipal speed cameras this fall: Why is the government that brought in speed cameras now trying to get rid of them? How much time has gone into research to see if after receiving a speed camera infraction how many have been caught again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Chrystia Freeland leaving cabinet to serve as special envoy to Ukraine: Last time there was a budget announcement Freeland resigned, today there is a budget announcement and she resigns again, coincidence? 2 - Another 12-year-old boy is charged with murder: Mayor says we need to do something? What is it? What can we as a society do to reduce the number of youth involved in crime? 3 - Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches: Can the city afford to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Chrystia Freeland leaving cabinet to serve as special envoy to Ukraine: Last time there was a budget announcement Freeland resigned, today there is a budget announcement and she resigns again, coincidence? 2 - Another 12-year-old boy is charged with murder: Mayor says we need to do something? What is it? What can we as a society do to reduce the number of youth involved in crime? 3 - Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches: Can the city afford to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - 16 Toronto speed cameras damaged overnight, as Ford urges city to do away with 'tax grab' 2 - Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall, declares city-wide state of emergency: Toronto has a lot of the same problems, should Mayor Chow declare a state of emergency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - 16 Toronto speed cameras damaged overnight, as Ford urges city to do away with 'tax grab' 2 - Barrie mayor Alex Nuttall, declares city-wide state of emergency: Toronto has a lot of the same problems, should Mayor Chow declare a state of emergency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Ford dumps Crown Royal bottle in protest of plant closure: Bottling at the Amherstburg facility is intended for the U.S. market, so buying more Crown Royal wouldn't save Ontario jobs but does it make sense to boycott the company? 2 - Weak fare revenue sees TTC staring down $232M budget crunch next year: Time for the TTC to raise fares? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Ford dumps Crown Royal bottle in protest of plant closure: Bottling at the Amherstburg facility is intended for the U.S. market, so buying more Crown Royal wouldn't save Ontario jobs but does it make sense to boycott the company? 2 - Weak fare revenue sees TTC staring down $232M budget crunch next year: Time for the TTC to raise fares? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Should Ontario bring back US alcohol? Wouldn't that help Carney negotiate a deal with Trump? Is Doug Ford the only one with his elbows up? 2 - Is enough being made about Ontario's lack of follow-through on housing promises. 3 - Doug Ford's Tories soar to a record high in poll as Marit Stiles' NDP struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Should Ontario bring back US alcohol? Wouldn't that help Carney negotiate a deal with Trump? Is Doug Ford the only one with his elbows up? 2 - Is enough being made about Ontario's lack of follow-through on housing promises. 3 - Doug Ford's Tories soar to a record high in poll as Marit Stiles' NDP struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Lindsay, Ont. man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder, police say: In the heat of the moment, can anyone really judge what “reasonable” force looks like? Should Canadians have more legal protection to defend themselves in their own homes, like the U.S. “castle doctrine”? 2 - Gun violence - this story took off and stuck - it's terrible. People either think it can change or there's nothing that can be done - what's your thought? 3 - Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video surfaces: What does this say about the culture inside Canada's military, just a few bad apples or a warning sign of growing extremist influence in the CAF? 4 - How Toronto's new city plan could ‘transform' housing near transit — and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Lindsay, Ont. man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder, police say: In the heat of the moment, can anyone really judge what “reasonable” force looks like? Should Canadians have more legal protection to defend themselves in their own homes, like the U.S. “castle doctrine”? 2 - Gun violence - this story took off and stuck - it's terrible. People either think it can change or there's nothing that can be done - what's your thought? 3 - Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video surfaces: What does this say about the culture inside Canada's military, just a few bad apples or a warning sign of growing extremist influence in the CAF? 4 - How Toronto's new city plan could ‘transform' housing near transit — and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Air Canada strike potential Saturday - yet ANOTHER labour dispute that could impact lives. 2 - Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision: Why was this driver still on the road after the first crash? 3 - London's St. Joseph's hospital ending use of dogs in heart research: How do we weigh scientific progress against moral responsibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Air Canada strike potential Saturday - yet ANOTHER labour dispute that could impact lives. 2 - Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision: Why was this driver still on the road after the first crash? 3 - London's St. Joseph's hospital ending use of dogs in heart research: How do we weigh scientific progress against moral responsibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021: So what do we actually want to know about this - and if Ford quietly drops the idea - does it matter? 2 - Best July in 4 years for GTA housing?  Is this what you're experiencing from anecdotes, & where you are?  Prices ARE coming down….and they did have to, did they not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021: So what do we actually want to know about this - and if Ford quietly drops the idea - does it matter? 2 - Best July in 4 years for GTA housing?  Is this what you're experiencing from anecdotes, & where you are?  Prices ARE coming down….and they did have to, did they not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry Dog Day Afternoon: Date or not a date? 2.UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions. 3.Union blames City for 2 recent heat-related indoor pool closures in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.Justin Trudeau & Katy Perry Dog Day Afternoon: Date or not a date? 2.UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions. 3.Union blames City for 2 recent heat-related indoor pool closures in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Mark Saunders, who has an incredible "reversion" story to tell. Raised in a devout Catholic household Mark explains why he initially left the Catholic Church – despite working as an altar server and even discerning the priesthood at one point! – and how his success as a musician led to a life of sin, depravity, and eventually found him seeking out Jesus once again – and finding him in an anti-Catholic, Evangelical church. From there, Mark's story gets even more fascinating as he begins to work as a pastor, serving his Church and even publicly discrediting his Catholic upbringing until, much to his surprise, he began to be drawn back, once again, to the Church of his childhood. Mark's story is incredible and Mark is a wonderful guest: open, honest, and absolutely on fire for Christ and His Church.To connect with Mark you can check out his YouTube channel, his TikTok account, and connect with him via e-mail at markjpsaunders@yahoo.co.uk.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,Become a supporter of Former Ruins on Bandcamp Today! A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.This number is new this morning - $1.1B for housing migrants waiting for asylum/refugee claims. 2.Home invasion crime ring responsible for ‘traumatic' thefts disbanded: This is the second big bust in the span of a week, how come Peel is so successful at this and Toronto not so much? Is it even a success when they will be out on bail and half of the stolen property is still missing? 3.Olivia Chow vows action for East York tenants living in ‘unacceptable' conditions: What remedial actions should be taken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.This number is new this morning - $1.1B for housing migrants waiting for asylum/refugee claims. 2.Home invasion crime ring responsible for ‘traumatic' thefts disbanded: This is the second big bust in the span of a week, how come Peel is so successful at this and Toronto not so much? Is it even a success when they will be out on bail and half of the stolen property is still missing? 3.Olivia Chow vows action for East York tenants living in ‘unacceptable' conditions: What remedial actions should be taken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, and Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, to talk about Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown under police protection due to threats made against him and his family, a noisy protest at city hall, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, and Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, to talk about Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown under police protection due to threats made against him and his family, a noisy protest at city hall, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Brad Smith and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1.RCMP charges military members with trying to create 'anti-government militia' and seize land: Does this plot prove Canada's top terror threat is home-grown, anti-government extremists, not foreign jihadists? 2. As Toronto teen lay dying, witness says the West Park Healthcare Centre ignored cries for help: Teen was shot, but died while the person who called 9-1-1 waited 6 mins and 43 seconds before the call was answered, how do we stop this pattern? Should a publicly funded healthcare centre be allowed to keep its doors shut to a bleeding teen because it “isn't an ER”? Do health-care staff have a moral (or legal) duty to give first aid outside the building? 3.Trump shrugs off questions over Epstein memo, calling them ‘a desecration': The Justice Department now says it won't release any more Epstein files, do you think there's more than meets the eye here? Case closed or a cover up? When Trump and Elon broke up one of the first things Elon did was say Trump was on the client list, but now there is no list? 4.Toronto police says it's reviewing this year's AFROFEST after arrests made and safety concerts raised: Two years in a row, third times the charm? What will it take to get it right next time? Police said they expected around 22,000 people but more than 30,000 showed up, what was the actual cap on people allowed to attend the event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady is joined by Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York and Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief and mayoral candidate to talk about Canada Day, Rogers Stadium, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1.Chow calls for review of heat relief strategy as advocates demand city restore cooling centres: What is the role of municipal and provincial governments during extreme heat? Schools have snow days in the winter, should they also have heat days? Do we need a Chief Heat Officer? 2.New Ontario Place renderings show above-ground, waterfront parking garage: Ford says the garage could pull in $60 million a year. Do you buy it? 3.City Councillor Anthony Perruzza moves motion to press pause on speed cameras: If someone goes just a little over the limit, should they still get a ticket? Would better signs, road paint, or speed bumps work better than cameras? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Can't take eyes off what's happening in LA - and there was tons of protests in several other North American cities - are Canadian cities immune to this? Feels like the aggressiveness of immigration enforcement won't ever be THIS heated? Agree/disagree? 2. Alberta/Sask putting US booze back on shelves - Ontario's had the ban on for well over 3 months now - does the Ford government keep it going? 3. 911 response time…..how can the city do better…..some of this is retainment/recruitment - and starting wage is $71K - listed on the website, also - province has 50/50 funding responsibility - might be something for Steph as MPP to push Ford government on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1.Federal bill includes new security powers to tighten border, immigration system: Is this reasonable reform or an attempt to appease Trump? Won't this disproportionately affect vulnerable individuals who may not have adequate legal representation or understanding of the system? Does allowing border agents to open and search Canadians' mail without a warrant set a dangerous precedent for government surveillance in the name of security? 2.Doug Ford on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT's September opening: ‘Thank God', Will it be open for public by September? 3.Less than half of Toronto residents approve of Mayor Olivia Chow's performance: How would you rate the mayor's performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Mark Saunders shares his INCREDIBLE return to the Catholic faith. ---Raised Catholic and once dreaming of the priesthood, Mark Saunders' life took a dramatic turn—boxing instead of Mass, nightlife over worship, and a spiral into addiction. At 20, he became a pop star in the UK, charting across Europe. But behind the fame, he was broken.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1- 20 meter bubble zones around faith-based and cultural institutions; meaningful or meaningless? 2-World Cup funding for the city. We're here again - and the threat is there from Mayor Chow of taking it out on the residents in a property tax hike. 3-Speed cameras - the Ford government has concerns that there are too many and municipalities are using them as a revenue tool…more than a deterrent for speeding in areas where speeding is a concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto—St. Paul MPP Stephanie Smyth, Toronto city councillor Brad Bradford, and Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate join Greg to talk about the Prime Minister's new cabinet, the city's coyote problem, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Soap Radio - Fibber McGee & Molly: The 6th Anniversary Show (1941) Our 8th NO SOAP RADIO production created in July, 2024.  As always we're presenting this show exactly as written in 1941 for historical accuracy.  We don't condone every attitude expressed in the show.  You might recognize the voice of the actor playing Fibber.  It's none other than Larry Groebe of Project Audion fame.   This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit.  Paul also managed to decipher the four part hamonies of The Kings Men.  He then was able to recreate their song, “Let's Get Away From It All” using singers who were scattered throughout the U.S. We hope you like the results. CAST:  Annette Bochenek as Mrs. Uppington  Zach Dillinger as Harlow Wilcox  Zach Eastman as The Old Timer  Victoria Gordon as The Little Girl  Larry Groebe as Fibber McGee  Anne O'Sullivan as Molly  Paul Patterson as The Oculist  Tony Semczuk as Throckmorton Gildersleeve & Wallace Wimple  Paul Kovit, Tony Semczuk, Mark Saunders, Alexander Rynerson as The Kings Men

Stephanie Smyth Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York , and Mark Saunders former Toronto police chief and mayoral candidate join Greg to talk about Prime Minister Carney's meeting with President Trump, Conservatives choosing Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. City councillor Michael Thompson warns of more violence coming in response to the Piper's Arms mass shooting Friday night - who do we need to hear from.....isn't this good, that this is out there - but is the area and the residents - are they being informed and warned accordingly? 2. The Toronto Police podcast we spoke about yesterday on the show has been deleted...but a ton of questions and concerns about policing and that this was deemed OK in the first place. We have a secular society - and you can have beliefs of ANY sort....but in police uniforms, Mark - you can speak to this with considerable authority - you can't be being seen as having a bias of any sort - and you sure can't broadcast it. 3. Doug Ford - headed to Washington Thursday - we're all hopeful - we really are, that the whiplash effect of tariffs can be altered....what's your hope for what could happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Trump says he is 'just getting started' in speech to US Congress 2 - Happy to see Trudeau take a tough stance against Trump? Worried that using the word "dumb" will just make it harder to reach fair agreement with a personality like Trump? 3 - Is this going too far? The American flag embodies all of our American neighbours, not just one man as Barrie mayor orders Stars and Stripes removed from city properties 4 - Toronto's mayor announces plan to hire more staffing to improve 911 response times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies  Discuss: 1. Mark Carney is going to win the leadership, and win it handily - BUT.....is this a bump because it's an internal contest? And where's the fight in Chrystia Freeland? 2. Impressed by the Chow about-face? I get it's late - but she'd be crushed more for not making a turn - and WHY do we think she's making it?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies  Discuss: 1. Councillor Josh Matlow audio clips urging the city to do better with snow removal and wondering whether the strategy to deal with snow is simply waiting for Spring. 2. High-speed rail announcement - skeptical it happens? There is the demand, but public $ is hard to come by right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NO SOAP RADIO: The Jack Benny Program, "No One Remembers Jack's Birthday" Our 4th NO SOAP RADIO production was created in February, 2023 and premiered at the 3rd annual Jack Benny Convention. This is a recreation of the 1955 Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny - "No One Remembers Jack's Birthday". We chose this particular program to spotlight one of our actors, Victoria Gordon. Victoria's grandfather, Al Gordon, was one of the writers on this show. Al was part of Jack Benny's writing staff for many years and also had a very successful career writing for many TV sitcoms and variety shows throughout the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. This show was produced, directed and edited by Paul Kovit. If you'd like to see a video version of this show checkout our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/ While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on YouTube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production. CAST: Jack West as Jack Benny Ian Oberg as Don Wilson Victoria Gordon as Pauline, Lois, and the Ticket Taker Paul Kovit as Danny Brecker Zach Dillinger as Charlie Bagby Laura Mirksy as Dennis Day's mother Annette Bochenek as Mary Livingstone and The Lucky Strike singer Tony Semczuk as Mel, Polly the Parrot, and The Theater Manager Paul Patterson as Rochester Zach Eastman as the speaking Dennis Day Robert Creighton as the singing Dennis Day Marco Bautista, Martin O'Reilly, and Leonardo Civitano as The Beavers Patricia Benjamin-Doyle as the Western Union Operator and Opera Singer Adrienne Jones, Margo Hennebach, and Mark Saunders as the Birthday Singers