The Deb Hutton Show
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Deb Hutton provides listeners with real talk that cuts through the noise for the early drive home. Her experience in politics and communications brings a fresh common sense perspective on the issues that matter.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 36min
What does the Police Association of Ontario want to see for bail reform?
Deb talks to the President of the Association to get answers Plus – Life lessons learned from the animal shelter GUESTS: Mark Baxter - President of the PAO Bill Walker - runs a crisis communication firm called Midtown PR Karen Marsh - Georgian Triangle Humane Society Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister
Sep 23, 2025 • 38min
Is it time to clear out the remaining tents at the Dufferin Grove encampment?
Deb talks to a city worker about the latest Plus - Should politicians step down if they’re charged with a crime? GUESTS: Elise von Scheel - Senior Communications Advisor, Media Relations & Issues Management with the City of Toronto Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
Sep 22, 2025 • 40min
Ontario calls for bail reform
What do you want to see happen?Plus - What is the thing that gets you flagged by security at airports all the time? GUESTS: Minister Zee Hamid - Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform David Coletto - CEO of Abacus Data
Sep 22, 2025 • 36min
Why tracking your kid’s every move could be bad for your mental health
Are you doing this? Plus – Is it time to get rid of letter grades in schools?GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group
Sep 19, 2025 • 39min
Canada bans rap group Kneecap
Is this the right move? Plus – The Dufferin Grove encampment releases a list of demands GUEST: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP
Sep 19, 2025 • 36min
What’s worse for congestion: cars, bikes, or pedestrians?
Deb takes your calls Plus – Doug Ford weighs in on speed cameras GUEST: Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Sep 18, 2025 • 37min
Ontario public servant unions rally against return-to-office mandates
Inside the protest today Plus – Ontario’s NDP prepare for their convention GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter Sunira Chaudhri - employment lawyer at Workly Law Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader
Sep 18, 2025 • 39min
The people living in Duffern Grove’s encampment push back on trespass notices
What’s the next step? Plus – Will anything stop people from stealing from the LCBO? GUESTS: Eric Holmes - City of Toronto spokesperson Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter
Sep 17, 2025 • 34min
What does today’s Bank of Canada interest rate cut mean for you?
How will it impact your mortgage? Plus – Should teachers decide what kids can eat at school?GUESTS: Ron Butler - Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Inc.
Sep 17, 2025 • 38min
Councillor Michael Thompson joins the show after yesterday’s acquittal
The Toronto councillor was found not guilty of sexual assault Plus - Dufferin Grove Park encampment residents push back amid trespass notices GUESTS: Michael Thompson - Councillor, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre
