

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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May 6, 2025 • 38min
Did Mark Carney go ‘elbows up’ on Donald Trump in Washington?
Breaking down today’s meeting between the Prime Minister and the U.S. President Plus – why did Deb almost get wiped out by a scooter? GUESTS: Jason Mercer - TRREB Chief Market Analyst Sean Shapiro - the FORMER Tiktok Traffic Cop - now enjoying retirement

May 2, 2025 • 37min
Why police are warning about the ‘Secret Assassin’ game trend
A rite of passage for high schoolers is now having dangerous consequences. Plus – how did a small plane crash near downtown Toronto? GUEST: John Tory Jr. - Aviation expert and commercial pilot

May 2, 2025 • 39min
A massive day in Canadian politics: Pierre Poilievre will run for a new seat and Mark Carney speaks!
Days after the election, the new state of the national parties starts to take shape. Plus – manufacturing plunges under Trump tariff threats. GUESTS: Lana Payne - Unifor National President David Herle - Partner at Rubicon Strategy, host of the Herle Burly podcast, Curse of Politics podcast John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto

May 2, 2025 • 38min
What can we expect for King Charles’ visit to Canada?
A historic trip this month for a new King and Prime Minister. Plus – Is Canadian Tire going to buy Hudson’s Bay? GUESTS: Christina Blizzard - Queen's Park columnist at the Toronto Sun and covered the royals for Britain's The Guardian Dennis Darby - CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Marvin Ryder - associate professor at the Degroote school of business at McMaster University

May 2, 2025 • 28min
Are video games good for youth mental health?
A new study with surprising results looks at young people playing online. Plus – What’s your favourite movie line? Newstalk 1010’s hosts weigh in. GUEST: Dr. Michele Foster - psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group

May 1, 2025 • 38min
Canada’s Supreme Court shuts down an appeal in a youth-led climate case
We break down today’s news with a lawyer to explain what it means Plus – What’s going on with the TDSB’s financial challenges?GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - constitutional lawyer and senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP Neethan Shan - Chair of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

May 1, 2025 • 39min
Deb has a few more things to say about school music programs and judges
Clearing the air on a couple of topics making the rounds. Plus – Is this the worst texting behaviour ever?

Apr 30, 2025 • 36min
Meet the guy who defeated Pierre Poilievre
Deb chats with the new MP who defeated the Conservative leader Plus – what does Ontario’s Attorney General think about Doug Ford’s comments today? GUESTS: Doug Downey - Attorney General of Ontario Kathleen Wynne – former Premier of Ontario Bruce Fanjoy - Carleton’s newest MP

Apr 30, 2025 • 39min
Doug Ford tears in to ‘bleeding heart judges’ – you’ve gotta hear this
Deb’s lined up a bunch of high profile guests today. Here’s a few of them: GUESTS: David Paterson - Ontario’s Representative in Washington, former VP at General Motors and Blackberry, and was chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Jason Kenney - former Premier of Alberta

Apr 29, 2025 • 35min
What everyone got right and wrong about the Canadian election polls
Who came out on top in terms of the polls and seat aggregators? Plus – What do you want Carney to do in response to tariffs? GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation Minister John Wright - veteran pollster


