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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 1, 2025 • 40min
Wait, why are there more bunnies in Toronto?!
Jim Richards gets to the bottom of this strange issue Plus – Is it really a ‘destination wedding’ if it’s in Canada?GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 2min
The @TPSBoard Chair @ShelleyCarroll and Toronto Police Chief @TPSMyronDemkiw joins Deb Hutton to take your questions about public safety

Jul 30, 2025 • 34min
BREAKING: Ontario court overturns plan to remove Toronto bike lanes
Deb is mad about this and gets reaction as the news comes in Plus – Is going out to eat good for your mental health? GUEST: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Jul 30, 2025 • 39min
Women lawyers representing men accused of sexual crimes: why is this a big deal?
Deb responds to a column in the Toronto Star Plus - Where are we at with tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline? GUESTS: Laura Metcalfe - Co-Chair of the Women’s Committee of the Criminal Lawyer’s Association David Paterson - Ontario’s Representative in Washington. former VP at General Motors and Blackberry, and was chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist

Jul 29, 2025 • 35min
Why returning to the office is still causing headaches for some people
Deb takes your calls Plus – Another conflict of interest case for the Public Safety Minister GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

Jul 29, 2025 • 39min
Deb has some thoughts on what ‘politics in the classroom’ really means
What Deb thinks people are missing when it comes to the conversation Plus – A member of the Newstalk 1010 family shares her story GUESTS: Dr. Irvin Studin - Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Editor-in-Chief of Global Brief magazine, and President of The Institute for 21st Century Questions Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter

Jul 28, 2025 • 34min
Does Jay Leno’s take on political comedy matter?
Why he thinks late night talk shows are getting too political. Plus – The ripple effects of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict. GUESTS: Patrick Maliha – comedian Robyn Doolittle - reporter with the Globe and MailNathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber and host of the Uncover Up podcast

Jul 28, 2025 • 40min
How much attention should this MAGA-affiliated singer get?
Jim’s wondering if we’d be better off leaving him alone. Plus – What do the Blue Jays do next?GUESTS: Mike Wilner - baseball columnist for the Toronto Star and host of the podcast “Deep Left Field” Gregor Robertson - Federal Housing Minister

Jul 25, 2025 • 37min
Mark Carney says Israel is violating international law by denying humanitarian aid in Gaza
Deb unpacks this with Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics. Plus – What should the NHL do about the players found not guilty of sexual assault? GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics Shelley Carroll - Toronto City Councillor Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Jul 25, 2025 • 38min
Starting Thursday, July 31, landlords will need a licence before starting renovations that require tenants to move out
Is this overreach? Plus – How do you talk to your kids about consent? GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group


