The Deb Hutton Show

Did social media play a role? Plus – Do you still read books?   GUESTS: Betsy Powell - reporter with the crime, courts and justice team at the Toronto Star Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network

Donald Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia if no deal is reached Plus – What delivery services do you use and are they worth it?   GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former journalist and news anchor Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College

How worried should Canadians be? Plus – Do these concertgoers deserve a refund?   GUEST: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jim talks to one writer who says a return to the 90’s might not be a bad thing. Plus – How often do you haggle, and does it work for you?   GUESTS: Justin Ling - independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star Tania Lee - President of the Frontier Duty Free Association and owner of the Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop

Jim’s worried about a creepy notification some users might get soon Plus – What should happen to school trustees who spend carelessly? GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert

Rent? Car payments? Jim takes your calls. Plus – Who should pay for green retrofits for apartments? Tenants or landlords?GUESTS: Emmanuelle Toussaint - president and CEO of the Quebec Mining Association Stacey Semple - ACORN tenant leader

Why Canada might follow America’s lead on this unpopular policy Plus – Who killed the Jersey Milk bar?   GUEST: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.ca Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”  

Jim takes a look at how hard it is for young people to find employment right now. Plus – Inside the shocking rise of homelessness in Toronto   GUEST: Keith Hambly - CEO of Fred Victor

Jim finally gets to the bottom of this mystery. Plus – Why an unexpected group is now in charge of enforcing Toronto’s ‘bubble zones’ for protests.   GUESTS: Marc Lee - CCPA Senior Economist Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital, host of the podcast VetLife with Dr. Cliff  James Pasternak - Councillor for York Centre

Jim looks at if these kinds of businesses are a good investment. Plus – What’s the fastest you’ve ever made it to your airport gate?   GUEST:  Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph