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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Jan 28, 2026 • 36min
Are you okay with 16 year olds making harm reduction kits?
Deb has some thoughts about if public funds should be going to this group. Plus – Where are we with the snow cleanup? GUESTS: Allan Small - Senior Investment Advisor of the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth | Host of The Allan Small Financial Show Paul Johnson - City Manager for Toronto
Jan 28, 2026 • 38min
Is Mark Carney actually a conservative?
Deb takes your calls. Plus – What does a psychologist think about Kanye West’s apology? GUESTS: Falice Chin - The Hub’s Alberta Bureau Chief Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group
Jan 27, 2026 • 36min
The fallout from Maple Leafs’ Nylander middle finger incident
What should the team do?Plus - Doug Ford responds to criticism over Ontario manufacturer’s contract with ICE GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Grady Munro - Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute Jim Tatti - Host at TSN 1050
Jan 27, 2026 • 39min
Doug Ford and Mark Carney mend fences over pizza
Is having a beer with a politician still the barometer of likeability? Plus – How’s the snow cleanup going for you? GUESTS: John Wright - Veteran Pollster, Ceo of Canada Pulse insights
Jan 26, 2026 • 36min
Mark Carney announces boost to GST rebate. Will this help with affordability?
Deb digs in to the numbers. Plus - Do you have to clear snow off the roof of your home? GUESTS: Neil Heatherington – CEO of Daily Bread food bank Ann Marie Vaughan - Humber Polytechnic President and CEO Rob de Pruis - IBC’s National Director of Consumer and Industry Relations
Jan 26, 2026 • 40min
Should there be online learning during snow days?
Deb takes your calls as Toronto cleans up after a major storm. Plus - Are you Team Kinew or Team Ford?
Jan 23, 2026 • 37min
How long does it take for frostbite to kick in?
Why protecting your skin is so important this weekend as cold temperatures arrive. Plus – Taking care of aging parents and the emotional impact it has on families. GUESTS: John Fraser - Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party Dr. Allan Grill - chief of family medicine at Markham-Stouffville Hospital Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken
Jan 23, 2026 • 40min
Why have there been so many delays with the Finch West LRT?
Deb gets answers.Plus – Should snow tires be mandatory?GUESTS: Michael Lindsay - CEO of Metrolinx Jon Woodward - CTV investigative reporter
Jan 22, 2026 • 35min
Have you ever ratted out a neighbour?
Ontario's child-care system is turning to underqualified staff as the workforce crisis deepens. Deb takes your calls on this program. Plus, looking into Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech today with Scott Reid! GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders
Jan 22, 2026 • 39min
What is most important to you, a cheap EV or one that's made in Ontario?
Canada is asking courts to dismiss immigration cases in bulk. Plus - Ontario universities ask the province for $1.2 billion to ensure there are enough spots for students. GUESTS:Guidy Mamman - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLPSteve Orsini - President of the Council of Ontario Universities
