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 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
Jun 19, 2025 • 39min
The TTC might be cheaper during busy events – Deb’s response might surprise you!
Would this make you more likely to take transit? Plus – The TDSB approves a balanced budget with cuts GUEST: Neethan Shan - Chair of the TDSB
Jun 18, 2025 • 34min
How to help your kids navigate a cashless society
What should Deb do about her kid’s upcoming trip? Plus – One Ontario MPP is calling for ‘stable’ funding for Pride GUESTS: Barry Choi - Personal Finance Expert Kristyn Wong Tam - MPP for Toronto Centre, Critic for the Attorney General and 2SLGBTQI+ Issues
Jun 18, 2025 • 39min
Mark Carney has some explaining to do
Why one reporter thinks the Prime Minister needs to talk about India Plus – Do you feel like you can ever retire? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective Robert Fife - The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief
Jun 17, 2025 • 35min
Are you okay with CUPE endorsing a “Hands Off Iran” protest?
Deb wonders why a union is cosigning this event Plus – Do you have a “Weird Neighbour”? GUEST: Leslie Woo - CEO of CivicAction
