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 12, 2025 • 38min
A new poll says Olivia Chow would win if an election happened today. Seriously?
Deb can’t believe this new data. What do you think? Plus – How often do you go outside your comfort zone? GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post Spokesperson James Villeneuve - Former Canadian Consul General to LA
Jun 11, 2025 • 35min
Why some parents don’t want cops back in schools
Deb talks with a parent who is concerned about Doug Ford’s plan Plus – Remembering music legend Brian Wilson GUESTS: Charline Grant - head of the advocacy group Parents of Black Children Eric Alper - Canadian music correspondent, Publicist and Lifelong Music-a-holic Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister
Jun 11, 2025 • 38min
Did Olivia Chow call for a boycott or did she not?
Deb breaks down the Toronto mayor’s recent statements. Plus – A controversial statue returns to Toronto
Jun 10, 2025 • 35min
Toronto is getting a herd of goats to do a job
Is this the way to solve a long-term problem? Plus – Why are mosquitoes attracted to some people and not others?GUESTS: Judy Trinh - CTV National News Correspondent Ian Matthews - owner of Goats in the City Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jun 10, 2025 • 40min
A new edition of 1984 has what some are calling a ‘trigger warning’. Deb thinks this is ridiculous.
When does a foreword go too far? Plus – Do we need to go back to the blue bin? GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Toronto defence lawyer Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association
Jun 9, 2025 • 37min
How many kids have been born with Measles in Ontario because of unvaccinated moms?
A look at what doctors are seeing Plus – Do you tie up your dog when you go in to a store? GUESTS: Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital Umang Handa - Cybersecurity Managed Services Leader at EY Canada
Jun 9, 2025 • 39min
Inside the social media trends your kids are doing – do you know them?
Deb talks with two psychologists about Tiktok trends and final exams. Plus – What surgeries are patients saying they’re paying out of pocket for at private clinics? GUESTS: Dr. Michele Foster Dr. Nina Mafrici- Registered Clinical Psychologists and co-directors of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group
Jun 6, 2025 • 35min
Where does Mark Carney go from here?
Inside a possible compromise on an emissions cap Plus – How bad is all that haze in Toronto and when will it end? GUESTS: Alex Bozikovic - Architecture Critic with The Globe and Mail Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University Mark Robinson - Storm chaser with the Weather Network Richard Crouse -host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Jun 6, 2025 • 39min
What’s the worst falling out you’ve ever had with a friend?
And how does it compare to Trump vs. Elon? Plus – How will the feud impact the future of space travel?GUESTS: Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working as the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!” Dan Riskin - Newstalk 1010 Science Expert
Jun 5, 2025 • 38min
How mad are you about an infant death connected to measles?
The podcast addresses the tragic death of an infant linked to measles, spotlighting the urgent need for vaccinations and the impact of misinformation. It reflects on the vaccine hesitancy amplified post-COVID-19 and its public health ramifications. The discussion shifts to urban safety, particularly for women, highlighting victim-blaming and the different security measures they adopt. The dialogue invites listeners to rethink societal norms and the responsibilities surrounding personal safety and vaccination choices.
