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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Apr 15, 2025 • 38min
Should judges always make the final call?
Pierre Poilievre says he will override the Charter to fight crime. We take your calls. Plus – do you work a job where you’re worried about taking mat leave and then being replaced?
Apr 14, 2025 • 41min
Button-gate? No big deal
Deb shares her experience working in politics and why the Liberals button snafu might not amount to much Plus – how do you navigate political divisions in your family? GUESTS: Joel Sandaluk - Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Melissa Lantsman - Co-deputy leader of the Conservative Party
Apr 14, 2025 • 37min
Pierre Poilievre talks about his daughter who is non-verbal
We ask former politicians about the pros and cons of sharing your personal life on the campaign trail Plus – hey, drivers: what have you heard in the back seat? GUESTS: Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair - Former leader of the federal NDP Adam Vaughn - former Liberal MP John Tory – former mayor of Toronto
Apr 11, 2025 • 36min
An Ontario mayor uses the n-word in a speech. What should the consequences be?
Plus, Pierre Poilievre narrows the gap in the election race. Is he back in the picture? Deb speaks with: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Last Call with Richard Crouse
Apr 11, 2025 • 38min
“One of the most important elections in Canadian history”: Do You Believe It?
We keep hearing about how significant this election is. We take your calls about why it matters to you. Deb speaks with: Matt Gurney - Journalist and co-founder of The Line, an online magazine Detective David Coffey - with the Toronto Police’s fraud unit
Apr 10, 2025 • 36min
The Fine Art of Giving The Finger
When’s the last time you flipped someone off? Plus, which leader has the edge in the polls right now? Deb speaks with: Sylvia Jones - Ontario health minister Nik Nanos - Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research Steven Chase - Globe and Mail Reporter
Apr 10, 2025 • 39min
Carney and Poilievre both have spicy moments with reporters. Who fared better?
Do you like it when political leaders spar with journalists? Plus – why have townhouses been sitting empty in Toronto since 2008? Deb speaks with: Flavio Volpe - president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers AssociationJohn Tory - former mayor of Toronto Stan Cho - Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Apr 9, 2025 • 36min
For Pierre Poilievre, does size matter?
We’ve all seen the big crowds at Poilievre rallies. But what can we learn from them? We ask our experts. Plus, do you talk politics with your kids? Deb speaks with: Rob Flack - Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Mark McQueen - Toronto-based entrepreneur, a former board chair of two federal agencies and adviser in Brian Mulroney’s PMO Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data
Apr 9, 2025 • 38min
Donald Trump turns the show (and the world) upside down yet again
On today’s show, we react to the breaking news that Trump is pausing global tariffs for 90 days, while raising tariffs on China. What does it mean for your savings? Plus, why do so many Canadians think they have the right to own a gun? Deb speaks with: Moshe Lander - Professor of economics at Concordia David McNaughton - former Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Apr 8, 2025 • 37min
Dangerous Dog Orders are not enough
Deb feels we should make punishment for bad dog owners much harsher and takes your calls What old marketing slogans do you still say? Campaign Countdown with John Wright - veteran pollster Isn’t this a big deal? We react to a story John shared this morning about a pilot who was served a beer - even though he wanted an alcohol free version
