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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Jun 27, 2025 • 40min
BREAKING: Trump abruptly announces the end of trade talks with Canada
Jim tees up a wild day of breaking news across the show. Plus - Ontario announces it will take over the TDSB GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affairs agencies
Jun 25, 2025 • 39min
How was a high risk offender able to remove his ankle monitor?
Is it too easy for criminals to remove these bracelets? Plus – Mark Carney says he’s ready to fire members of his team who don’t meet expectations. GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter David Lindsay - Former principal secretary for Mike Harris, now Chair at Infrastructure Ontario Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective
Jun 25, 2025 • 39min
What did you study? Is it what you’re doing for a job today?
Deb hears some incredible stories today, including a cop who was going to be a pastor. Plus – How three unexpected words helped rescuers find a woman lost in the forest GUESTS: Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter Carmi Levy - tech expert
Jun 24, 2025 • 36min
When did you realize you can’t do what you used to?
Deb shares an emotional story and hears some powerful calls. Plus – Do you want more barriers on the TTC? GUESTS: Stan Cho - Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Jun 24, 2025 • 39min
Deb’s daughter wrote a fake ‘get out of school’ letter with ChatGPT.
How do you navigate something new like this as a parent? Plus – Have you made a tough call about going to the vet based on cost?GUESTS: John Stevens - CEO of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
Jun 23, 2025 • 34min
Is it too hot to work right now?
Deb talks to the Labour Minister about those high temperatures today Plus – How to confront a cheater GUESTS: David Piccini -Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister
Jun 23, 2025 • 37min
This pool closure kerfuffle has us asking: who is in charge here?
Olivia Chow talks to reporters live off the top of the show. Plus – Iran attacks a U.S. base GUEST: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
Jun 20, 2025 • 33min
What is the thing you’ve never done that you think you’d do well?
Why an amateur is paying to conduct the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Plus – What is ‘wet bulb’ temperature and why should you be concerned? GUESTS: Mark Robinson - Storm chaser with the Weather Network Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Jun 20, 2025 • 40min
Jim needs to know why you’re not wearing deodorant
Jim Richards fills in for Deb today. With the hot weather coming up, Jim takes your calls about natural scents. Plus – Is there a ‘Toronto Accent’? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College Marc Collins - from Balance on Bloor
Jun 19, 2025 • 35min
Doug Ford apologizes over comments about Indigenous people
What do you think about what the Premier said? Plus – What’s on The Eh List? GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Abhay Garg - Vice President of Merchandising at the LCBO
