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 19, 2025 • 36min
New research says parents should get babies’ consent before changing diapers
Is this completely ludicrous? Plus - Is retirement something you actually plan for? GUESTS: Renee Rodgers - CTV National News Correspondent Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert
Nov 19, 2025 • 40min
Why did Marit Stiles get kicked out of question period?
Deb speaks with the Ontario NDP leader Plus – The province is mulling taking control of the Real Estate Council of Ontario GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Minister Stephen Crawford - MPP for Oakville and Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Holyday - Toronto city councillor
Nov 18, 2025 • 36min
Ontario's plan to hold impaired drivers accountable
Teachers are showing movies like K-Pop Demon Hunters in school and using six-seven in classrooms. The top 10 most stolen cars in Canada according to Equite.Plus - Do you follow expiration and best before dates? GUESTS:Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General Bryan Gast - National VP Investigative Services at Équité
Nov 18, 2025 • 39min
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services.
The Liberals clear a high-stakes confidence vote and pass the federal budget. Plus - a rideshare driver says his earnings have never been lower, Ontario's minimum wage law may not be helping. GUEST:Nadeem Esmail - Director of Health Policy Research at The Fraser Institute
Nov 17, 2025 • 36min
Provincial government proposes changes to the Sex Offender Registry.
MPs will vote on Carney's first budget today, which serves at a confidence vote for the Liberal government. Deb's dishwasher woes - they don't make them like they used to! GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Ontario's Solicitor General
Nov 17, 2025 • 39min
Toronto city council fires parking authority board
Toronto City hall joins other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag. Plus - Renaming Dundas TTC station renaming comes with hidden costs. GUESTS: Brian Lilley - political columnist at the Toronto SunJustin Holmes - Toronto Sun Reporter Jennifer Dundas - chairperson of the Henry Dundas Committee of Ontario, and a retired Crown prosecutor.
Nov 14, 2025 • 36min
Ontario Minister of Transportation weighs in on Mayor Olivia Chow's comments on the speed camera ban
Farah Nasser shares her son's experience with Tesla's Grok. Plus - Richard Crouse gives an entertainment update. GUESTS: Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario Transportation MinisterFarah Nasser - Global Speaker and JournalistRichard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Nov 14, 2025 • 37min
Carney unveils the major projects he wants fast tracked
Deb Speaks with Tim Hodgson, minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Snow removal plans continue plague the city of Toronto. The Wealthy Barber's David Chilton on his new book.Plus - is it too early for Christmas decorations? GUESTS:Tim Hodgson - Minister of Energy and Natural Resources David Chilton - Author of the Wealthy Barber
Nov 13, 2025 • 36min
Brad Bradford wants encampments within 200m of playgrounds cleared
Plus - Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, talks about the new offices to support parents and guardians with concerns. GUEST: Paul Calandra - Ontario Minister of Education
Nov 13, 2025 • 40min
Should elected officials be allowed to abstain from votes?
The city grapples with a snow removal plan for the upcoming season. Plus - do you think pharmacare and dentalcare are akin to public healthcare and Canadian values?
