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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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Jul 18, 2025 • 35min
BREAKING: The company tied to the Coldplay concert video releases a statement
We revisit today’s Touchdowns and Fumbles conversation with Bob Reid. Has he changed his mind on his verdict? Plus – What does Richard Crouse think of this week’s movies? GUESTS: Tyler Watt - MPP for Nepean - Liberal Critic for: Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care Bob Reid - of Broadway Strategy Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup for Your Eyes

Jul 18, 2025 • 38min
The UK is planning to lower the voting age to 16
Deb has some thoughts about if we should do the same thing Plus – Breaking down THAT Coldplay concert video, from a workplace angle GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment Lawyer at Workly law Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

Jul 17, 2025 • 36min
Have you ever caught someone cheating?
A viral video from a Coldplay concert is making the rounds Plus – Why are tickets for the ‘Odyssey’ movie sold out a year in advance?GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post Spokesperson Shak Lambert - pop culture commentator, writer at CG Magazine

Jul 17, 2025 • 36min
What is the state of jails in Ontario right now?
Deb talks with the Solicitor General about today’s major announcement Plus – Deb has some thoughts about a couple of violent incidents that have impacted her GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario

Jul 16, 2025 • 34min
What tough decisions is Mark Carney willing to make for spending cuts?
Deb chats with a writer who weighs in on what could happen next. Plus – What are your favourite roadside attractions in Ontario? GUESTS: John Ivison - Political journalist, author of The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns and Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.

Jul 16, 2025 • 39min
Mark Carney announces new measures to support the steel industry
An expert who worked for decades on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship weighs in. Plus – The Mayor has strong words for how the snow cleanup was handled this winter. GUESTS: Julian Karaguesian - Department of Economics at McGill Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter

Jul 15, 2025 • 35min
Pierre Poilievre joins the show
The Conservative leader chats with Deb about the Prime Minister’s assets and blind trust. Plus – What does he want to see when it comes to immigration? GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - federal Conservative leader Joe Wild - President at Wild Governance Solutions, retired after 30 years as a senior executive with the federal public service and formerly was the Assistant Secretary for Machinery of Government at the Privy Council Office Nathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber College, host of the Uncover Up podcast

Jul 15, 2025 • 39min
What do we need to do about e-scooters?
Calls are divided, after a teenage boy dies in a crash. Plus – A federal report warns of a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools GUEST: Deborah Lyons - Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

Jul 14, 2025 • 34min
Police say hand gestures led to a fatal shooting outside a Toronto school
Did social media play a role? Plus – Do you still read books? GUESTS: Betsy Powell - reporter with the crime, courts and justice team at the Toronto Star Mark Robinson - storm chaser with the Weather Network

Jul 14, 2025 • 39min
Could this be the end of the war in Ukraine?
Donald Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia if no deal is reached Plus – What delivery services do you use and are they worth it? GUESTS: Leslie Roberts - former journalist and news anchor Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College


