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 21, 2026 • 36min
Your Toronto Blue Jays on the verge of their 50th season
The internet is romanticizing 2016. Ritesh Kotak shares why you should be careful to not share sensitive information when posting. Do you screen your calls? Deb isn't impressed with new call-screening technology. Plus - the Blue Jays unveils a retro 50th anniversary patch for the 2026 season. What are your favourite Jays moments? GUEST: Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert Mike Wilner - baseball columnist at the Toronto Star and the host of the podcast "Deep Left Field."
Jan 21, 2026 • 40min
Where do you stand on Prime Minister Carney's speech yesterday?
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Nina Mafrici, joins the show for a conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day.Plus - public engagement sessions start this evening for the changes to transformational zoning changes. GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group Kyle Knoeck - Director of Zoning for the city of Toronto
Jan 20, 2026 • 34min
Recapping Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech in Davos at the World Economic Forum
Why is it so cold? We find out where the weather is headed with our CTV weather specialist. Plus - taking a trip down memory lane. GUESTS:Rachel Aiello - CTV political reporterScott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders
Jan 20, 2026 • 39min
How formal titles in a Toronto school are being put to the test
What are you not purchasing anymore because it's become too expensive due to inflation?The troubled, violent past of the accused Yorkdale GO bus shooter has been revealed in parole records. Plus - what things other than money do you value in the workplace?GUEST: Monte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyer
Jan 19, 2026 • 35min
Are you nervous to travel to the Unites States?
Could someone wearing Meta Glasses record you without your consent?Plus - Uber was called out by a service dog user whose ride was refused. A spokesperson from Uber in Canada joins the show to discuss this. GUEST: Carmi Levy - Newstalk 1010 tech expertKeerthana Rang - spokesperson for Uber in Canada
Jan 19, 2026 • 40min
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada may deploy troops to Greenland.
Ottawa slashes Toronto's housing funding for failing to permit city-wide sixplexes. The number of withdrawn criminal charges rises dramatically in Ontario. GUESTS: Stephen Holyday - Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police AssociationChristian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University
Jan 16, 2026 • 35min
Do you give your kids an allowance?
Prime Minister Carney reaches a landmark EV deal with China. What will this mean for the Canadian auto sector?Bo Bichette reportedly agrees to a 3-year deal with the Mets. Richard Crouse shares the top entertainment stories of the week. GUESTS:Lana Payne - National president of UNIFOR Matt Cauz - Host on TSN 1050 Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes and newly formed podcast Entertainment is Broken
Jan 16, 2026 • 39min
One month on from Australia's social media ban, how is it going?
A judge told feuding former spouses that parenthood and pet ownership are not the same. Plus - a former broadcaster weighs in on how shows like Heated Rivalry shows how hockey players can come out. GUEST: Leslie Roberts - former broadcaster and now a member of Montreal City Council
Jan 15, 2026 • 32min
The dangers of tracking your kids locations with apps
Carmi levy shares the dangers of tracking your kids locations with apps. What should Doug Ford’s priority be when it comes to Crown Royal, Ontario jobs or Canadians jobs? What are these new colour coded weather alerts? Plus - what’s your best snow day memory? GUEST: Carmi Levy - Newstalk 1010 tech expert Mark Robinson - Storm chaser with the Weather Network
Jan 15, 2026 • 38min
How has your snow day been?
What have your kids been up to on their snow day? Female Doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients than male counterparts. Plus - do you know your neighbours? GUEST: Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman - president of the Ontario Medical Association
