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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Aug 11, 2025 • 40min
Why did Jim take a video of his Uber ride this morning?
Was he right to complain?Plus - Are you using delivery more than going out to eat? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
Aug 8, 2025 • 37min
Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne won’t run the next campaign
What can this tell us about the party’s future?Plus – A preview of this weekend’s movies GUESTS: Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Aug 8, 2025 • 38min
Air Canada flight attendants will hold Day of Action on Monday
What’s the likelihood flights could be cancelled? Plus – Are these teachers crossing the line?GUESTS: Robert Kokonis - President of Air Trav Inc. Michael Zabaneh - Vice President, Sustainability
Aug 7, 2025 • 36min
Canadian Girl Guides suspend trips to US
Is this a performative move? Plus – Where you can see the aurora borealis in Canada GUESTS: Martha Hradowy - OSSTF president Sarah Rugheimer - now with the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh, also with York University
Aug 7, 2025 • 40min
Banning people from forests? Deb says it’s not a big deal.
We take your calls. Plus – Canadians applying for Nexus cards can no longer choose the X gender marker. GUESTS: Mike Moffatt - Founding Director of the Missing Middle Initiative Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP
Aug 6, 2025 • 37min
‘I just want to die’: Video of 9-year-old being bullied sparks emotional conversation
Deb chats with a psychologist about how to help kids Plus – How clicking on a fake e-transfer link could cost you $3000 or more GUESTS: Dr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Aug 6, 2025 • 39min
Would farecapping bring back people to the TTC?
Deb weighs in on a plan to entice riders. Plus – Do we need more regulation around ads in Canada? GUEST: Joelle Walker- Executive Vice President of Public Affairs - Canadian Pharmacists Association
Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
A doctor who has worked in addiction treatment for decades weighs in on safe consumption sites
What does he think needs to change? Plus - What is the most valuable item you ever thought you lost? GUESTS: Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff, Department of Psychiatry - working in Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Teresa Maiorano – Fertility Dietitian & Nutritionist
Aug 5, 2025 • 38min
Do you want cops back in schools?
Deb revisits her conversation with the police chief and takes your calls. Plus – How does Donald Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine? GUESTS: Michelle Wasylyshen - President and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
Aug 1, 2025 • 29min
An Ontario mayor says this is the moment Canada ‘comes of age’
How will the tariff announcement impact the economy? Plus - Do you want Kirkland wine and vodka products in Canada? GUESTS: Carolyn Parrish - Mississauga Mayor Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
