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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Nov 26, 2025 • 35min
Does Mark Carney have an attitude problem?
Why ‘Who Cares’ could backfire. Plus – Your worst airplane stories GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Nov 26, 2025 • 36min
Is Deb right about garbage bins?
A behind the scenes debate turns in to calls from you. Plus – Why AI toys are causing concern this holiday season GUESTS: Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Carmi Levy - tech expert Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association
Nov 25, 2025 • 35min
One Toronto city councillor has a plan to make the TTC better
Deb takes your calls. Plus – Deb talks with Jim about socializing while not drinking. GUEST: Brad Bradford - City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Nov 25, 2025 • 38min
What is the state of hazing in sports right now?
A new report has some interesting data. Plus - Do we need breakfast and lunch available at school for every kid? GUEST: Dr. Jay Johnson - leading Canadian hazing researcher, University of Manitoba
Nov 24, 2025 • 34min
Do you have to be on-camera during virtual work meetings if your boss asks?
Deb gets answers from an employment lawyer Plus - Should adult children living at home have to pay rent? GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - from Workly Law Andrea Zeifman - co-founder of A.H. Wilkens
Nov 24, 2025 • 40min
What does the Chair of the TTC think about renaming stations?
Deb takes your calls Plus – Ontario could require cash up front for bail posters GUESTS: Doug Downey - Attorney General of Ontario Jamaal Myers - Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC
Nov 21, 2025 • 30min
Australia to ban social media for kids
Should Canada do the same? Plus – The Santa Claus Parade is coming to town GUESTS: Clay Charters - President and CEO of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade Qui Trieu - Aviva Canada VP of National Underwriting Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Nov 21, 2025 • 38min
Why Seattle’s new mayor gets financial help from her parents
Deb wonders if this is a good look Plus – The Federal Conservatives propose new rules for asylum claimants GUESTS: Mike Colle - Councillor for Eglinton-LawrenceMichelle Rempel Garner - MP for Calgary Nose Hill
Nov 20, 2025 • 35min
What did you lie about on a first date?
One country star is sharing her secret. Plus - Is there too much Black Friday this year? GUESTS: Justin Ling - Staff columnist at the Toronto StarTony Chapman - marketing guru and host of Chatter That Matters
Nov 20, 2025 • 38min
Is a tuition freeze bad policy?
Jim and Deb co-host all afternoon and look at the top stories of the day. Plus - A major shakeup involving the son of Barry and Honey Sherman. GUEST: Kevin Donovan - Toronto Star Chief Investigative Reporte
