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 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
Jun 17, 2025 • 38min
Doug Ford goes on a rant about people trying to steal his car
One caller tells Deb people should own cheaper cars! Plus – What would Kathleen Wynne do if she was education minister today?GUESTS: Matt Elliott - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star Kathleen Wynne - former Ontario premier
Jun 16, 2025 • 36min
Will a two-week ‘enforcement blitz’ do anything to improve traffic?
Will this stop people from stopping in no-stopping zones? Plus – Inside the rush to intercept a private plane over the G7 GUESTS: Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass - obstetrician and gynecologist John Tory Jr. - aviation expert
Jun 16, 2025 • 39min
Deb’s wondering if cars are getting too high tech
Would you prefer a ‘dumb car’ these days? Plus – Inside the police investigation in to staged collisions GUESTS: Greg Layson - Digital & Mobile Editor at Automotive News Canada Patrick Brown - Mayor of Brampton
Jun 13, 2025 • 35min
When your kid moved out, did it change the politics of the house?
Deb talks about an impending situation involving her daughters. Plus – Inside that shocking comeback win for the Oilers GUESTS: John Kirton - founder and director of the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network, writer for ESPN and host of the podcast Pucks in Seven Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Jun 13, 2025 • 41min
What should we do if a convicted felon wants to enter the country? What if it’s the President of the United States?
Deb asks an immigration lawyer about what COULD happen this weekend with Trump and the G7. Plus – Why Mark Carney’s defence plan might have unexpected consequences GUESTS: Joel Sandaluk - Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in Montreal
Jun 12, 2025 • 36min
Olivia Chow says the city should repair buildings if landlords won’t. What does John Tory think?
Deb talks with the former mayor and takes your calls. Plus – How often do you leave your kids hanging when they need you? GUESTS: John Tory - former Toronto mayor Michelle McDonald - CEO of Brain Injury Canada
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
