The Deb Hutton Show

• Deb Hutton opens the hour with commentary on the debate over fairness and inclusion in women's sports, sparked by comments from WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.
• Then, immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann discusses the federal government's decision to restore health-care coverage for refugees and what it means for newcomers to Canada.
• Later, crime specialist Mark Mendelson breaks down recent developments in major Toronto investigations, including arrests in the Salsa on St. Clair shooting and new details surrounding an alleged gun-for-hire hit squad.
• The hour wraps up with listener calls and texts on a lighter topic: What are the dirtiest items in your home, and are you cleaning them often enough?

• Deb Hutton speaks with Danielle Ripossati, a School Parent Council President, about practical ways parents can become more involved in their children's education and strengthen school communities.
• Listeners then share how they're participating in their kids' schools, from volunteering and fundraising to staying engaged with teachers and administrators.
• Later, Nathan Downer previews CTV News coverage remembering legendary broadcaster Lloyd Robertson, followed by a look back at Robertson's remarkable career and legacy.
• The hour wraps up with a debate over local democracy: Should people who don't live or pay taxes in a municipality have a say in its decisions?

• Deb Hutton opens the hour with listener calls on the rise in e-scooter injuries among children, asking whether the issue is dangerous devices, ineffective regulations, or a lack of parental supervision.
• Then, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses the province's review of major public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what the government hopes to achieve.
• Later, Rui Rodrigues of the Retail Council of Canada examines the ongoing fight against retail theft following hundreds of arrests in Toronto and the broader impact of organized shoplifting on businesses and consumers.
• The hour wraps up with Siobhan Morris, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for CTV News Toronto, breaking down the political implications of newly called by-elections in three Ontario ridings.

***Note: Due to a technical issue the sound quality for this podcast is below what we usually deliver, our sincere apologies, the second hour sounds as it should. Thank you. 

• Deb Hutton speaks with Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, about why more young Canadians are seeking mental health support overnight and what it says about the challenges facing today's youth.
• Next, Dave Snow, political scientist at the University of Guelph, discusses a new analysis examining whether CBC's corrections record points to political bias in public broadcasting.
• Later, CTV News anchor Michelle Dubé joins the show to discuss comments from Kate Winslet about aging in Hollywood and changing attitudes toward women, appearance, and authenticity on screen.
• The hour wraps up with John Michael McGrath of TVO, who weighs in on the growing debate over term limits for politicians and whether they would strengthen or weaken local democracy.

• Deb Hutton speaks with Mary-Margaret McMahon, Liberal MPP for Beaches-East York, about whether it's time to introduce term limits for municipal politicians and how long elected officials should stay in office.
• Listeners then weigh in on two debates: Should voters decide when politicians leave office, or should term limits be imposed? And as concerns grow over lithium-ion battery fires, are e-bike and e-scooter batteries safe to charge inside the home, and who is responsible when something goes wrong?
• Later, former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins the show for a discussion on antisemitism in Canada and the political response to its rise.

• Deb Hutton speaks with Bonnie Crombie, former Mississauga mayor and Ontario Liberal leader, about her bid to reclaim the mayor's chair, the controversy over a proposed AI data centre, and her growing feud with Mayor Carolyn Parrish.
• Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics?
• Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure Product Manager, explains how new vehicle security technology aims to stay one step ahead of car thieves.
• The hour wraps up with Richard Crouse, co-host of Entertainment is Broken, covering the latest entertainment news, from Spider-Man's box office ambitions to Ben Affleck's charity win and BTS's Grammy boycott.

Guests: Bonnie Crombie, Ian Grotenhuis, Richard Crouse

• Deb Hutton is joined by Gavin Tighe, chair of Gardiner Roberts LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision allowing a judicial review of an ethics ruling involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• Later, listeners weigh in on a difficult question after a convicted killer of a Toronto police officer is denied parole for a fourth time: Should cop killers ever be granted parole?
• The conversation then turns to the growing trend of "skillcations", with Tom Fidgen explaining why more Canadians are combining travel with learning new skills.
• To wrap up the hour, personal finance expert Barry Choi breaks down Canada's grocery loyalty programs and reveals which ones offer the best value and flexibility for shoppers.

Guests: Gavin Tighe, Tom Fidgen, Barry Choi

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money.  Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers.  The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains why he opposed Toronto council's motion to reclaim provincially held land connected to the abandoned Billy Bishop Airport expansion.

Deb Hutton examines Toronto's move to ban surveillance pricing, with Matt Elliott explaining how businesses use personal data to tailor prices and why the city wants to stop it.Then, David Patterson, Ontario's Trade Representative in Washington, discusses Canada's strategy to expand exports and reduce reliance on the U.S. amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.Later, Brian Lilley weighs in on the political and transportation implications of the debate over Billy Bishop Airport and the Alto rail project.The show wraps up with listener calls on cheap vacations and affordable fun, including how the CNE is keeping entertainment costs down with free concerts included in admission.

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GUESTS: Diana Zlomislic - Consumer Affairs Reporter with the Toronto Star