Newstalk Today

Deb Hutton hosts. She speaks with CTV's Mackenzie Gray about the latest updates in the Emergencies Act inquiry, which is reviewing the federal government's use of emergency powers last winter.

On today's show: 

• A conversation with Mackenzie Gray, a journalist with CTV National News covering Parliament Hill. 

• Craig Wright, chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, on Chrystia Freeland warning of a slowing economy in the coming months.

• Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario, on the possibility of education workers striking. 

• Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and CEO of CanAge, on a new report which found Canada is unprepared for rising rates of dementia.

• Christopher Parsons, a senior research associate at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, who wrote a report arguing that the Liberal's cybersecurity bill is a ‘bad law’ that must be amended.

• Allison Forsyth, a two-time Olympian and sexual abuse survivor, on the toxic culture in hockey. 

Deb Hutton hosts the show. She breaks down Loblaw's decision to freeze prices on all its No Name products for the next three months.

On today's show: 

• Judy Trinh, a correspondent for CTV National News, on the Emergencies Act inquiry.

• John Moore, host of Moore In The Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto, on his series on homelessness.

• Dr. Stuart Smyth, Industry-Funded Research Chair in Agri-Food Innovation, on Loblaw. 

• Denis Thompson, former NATO Task Force Commander, on Russia launching deadly drone strikes in renewed attacks on Kyiv.

• George Smitherman, the president of the Cannabis Council of Canada, on four years of legal cannabis. 

• Sheena Wallace-Wilson and Bruce Gagnon, parents of a sick baby who are speaking out against a hospital's policy limiting NICU visitors.

• Tiana, or “UntaintedAfro”, as she's known on TikTok and Youtube, who went viral after a 12-hour rap tribute to Coolio.

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 

This week's show is hosted by Deb Hutton and features panelists Ryan Price, news director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Karen Gordon, principle of Gordon Strategy and host of Reputation Rescue with Bill Carroll on News Talk 580 CFRA in Ottawa.

Topics:

1. The public inquiry examining the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act is underway. Let’s discuss.
2. New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to downplay discrimination against minority communities when she said unvaccinated people have received the worst discrimination of any group in more than 50 years. What are the political ramifications of her words?
3. Should the NHL ban Alexander Ovechkin and any other Russian players who do not publicly condemn Vladimir Putin and his war?
4. A lighting question round featuring a discussion on the Hockey Canada scandal, a tooth-brushing program in Quebec elementary schools, a Halloween decoration in Montreal that has sparked a debate, and more.

Graham Richardson speaks with freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling about what we can expect in the inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act earlier this year.

On today’s show: 

• A conversation with Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist.
• Taylor Zippel, a woman from Canavoy, P.E.I., still doesn't have power 20 days after Hurricane Fiona. 
• Kristyn Ferguson, program director for Ontario Region's Large Landscapes at the Nature Conservancy of Canada, on the largest private land conservation project in Canada’s history.
• Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.
• Steven Staples, National Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Canadian Health Coalition, on understanding how provinces spend money on healthcare.
• Larry Haas, former White House official, author and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, on the final Jan 6th hearing.
• Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.

Edmonton police are apologizing after sharing a computer-generated image of a suspect they created with DNA phenotyping. Graham Richardson speaks with someone from Parabon NanoLabs, who created the technology.

On today’s show: 

• A conversation with Dr. Ellen Greytak, Parabon NanoLabs’ Director of Bioinformatics. Then, we take your calls. 
• Kylee Carnegie-Middlebrook, an Ontario patient who is paying $100K CAD for U.S. surgery after Canadian doctors deemed her cancer inoperable.
• The War Room political panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers and Tim Mulcair. 
• We have a debate: Where is the best place to see fall colours in Canada? 

On the very first 'Newstalk Today' show, Graham Richardson speaks with Lisa Wallace, a freelance sports writer for the Canadian Press and a mom of a minor hockey player, on the latest updates in the Hockey Canada sex assault scandal. 

On today’s show: 

• A conversation with Lisa Wallace, a freelance sports writer for the Canadian Press.
• Retired Major-General David Fraser on brutal Russian strikes on Ukraine. 
• Cindy Clegg, organizer of the ‘Save Juno Beach campaign’, provides an update on the battle to protect the D-Day landing site from a condo development.
• Emily Latta, a mom in Ottawa struggling to find a family doctor for herself and her 18-month-old son.
• Trudeau or Poilievre? Nik Nanos, chief data scientist and founder of Nanos Research, discusses a new poll highlighting Canadians’ preferred prime minister.
• Teachers will soon be asked to teach toothbrushing 101 in Quebec. Heidi Yetman, president of the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers, says she has some concerns about this. Then, we take your calls. 

Free For All Friday features top talent across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. 

This week's show is hosted by Chris Holski and features panelists Jerry Agar, host of The Jerry Agar Show on NEWSTALK 1010 in Toronto, Ontario, and Sharan Kaur, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau and current political strategist.

Topics:

1. Is it game over for the Hockey Canada brand?

2. Quebec Premier François Legault has just been re-elected. Danielle Smith is the new UCP leader and Alberta’s new premier. Which province poses the bigger headache for the federal government?

3. Canadian businesses can now choose if customers pay the fees associated with using some credit cards or not. Are you okay with businesses having the option to do this to stay afloat amid rising inflation?

4. Street parties in Ottawa, Hamilton and at Dalhousie are becoming out of hand. Are students getting more rowdy, or are neighbours becoming less patient?

5. Thanksgiving is here. Is there anything unconventional that you expect to see on the family dinner table every year? How political do conversations get?
   
   

Evan Solomon hosts his very last show. He chats with some of his favourite guests over the past five years. 

On today’s show:

• A conversation with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist.
• Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital.
• Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.
• Mark Critch, comedian, actor, and writer. He is the star of the new TV series “Son of a Critch.”
• Steven Page, founding member, lead singer, guitarist, and a primary songwriter of Barenaked Ladies. 
• The War Room political panel with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair and Tim Powers.
• Graham Richardson, anchor of CTV Ottawa News at Six. 
• John Moore, host of Moore in the Morning on News Talk 1010 in Toronto. 
• Kris Sims, former senior producer, reporter and anchor for News Talk 580 CFRA and former journalist for the CTV Parliamentary Bureau.
• We play a montage of Evan Solomon’s best moments over his past seven years on radio. 

Graham Richardson fills-in for Evan Solomon. He speaks with TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead about Hockey Canada choosing to halt funds to Hockey Canada. 

On today’s show: 

• Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the power of businesses to surcharge for credit card acceptance.
• Sgt. Kerry Schmidt with the Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant on an increase in car theft across the province. 
• Bill Mills, mayor of Truro, on Nova Scotians still struggling with power outages 11 days after Hurricane Fiona.
• The War Room political panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
• Rick Westhead, TSN senior correspondent, on the federal government saying the move to reform Hockey Canada is on.

Graham Richardson is joined by Bridget Tolley, an Algonquin grandmother and founder of Families of Sisters in Spirit.

On today’s show:

• Graham gets into the tense hearings surrounding Hockey Canada’s ongoing sexual assault controversies and where things stand, including live coverage
• David Heurtel, former Quebec Cabinet Minister from 2014-18, political analyst for CTV and CJAD, legal counsel at Fasken breaks down Legault’s new majority and where things go from here
• Mike Moffat, Senior Director at Smart Prosperity and Assistant Professor at the Ivey Business School in London talks about how we can address the housing crisis
• Retired Maj-Gen. David Fraser gives his assessment of Ukrainian gains made recently against Russia
• Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of Retail Before, During, and After COVID-19 talks about how supply chain issues could haunt your Halloween
• Graham and the team talk about the new Toys ‘R’ Us Hot Toys list for 2022 and reminisce on the classics