Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day’s events to keep you informed and entertained.
Jim talks with W5’s correspondent about a shocking new documentary Plus – Is informing police officers about what is going on at a protest a big deal? GUEST: Avery Haines - Host and Managing Editor at W5
Well-done steak? Slurping soup? Jim has pet peeves. Plus – What counts as ‘low level discrimination’? GUEST: Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working as the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”
Jim hears your calls about being impacted by drunk driving Plus – More analysis on the Leafs latest playoff failure GUESTS: Steve Sullivan - CEO of MADD Canada Gord Stellick - Canadian Sports Broadcaster Dani and Irv Di Gusto – Leaf ‘anti-fans’
Jim breaks down this weekend’s playoffs debacle GUESTS: Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet Elizabeth Holmes - Director of Health Policy at the Canadian Cancer Society
GUESTS:Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers Association Marvin Ryder - associate professor at the Degroote school of business at McMaster University Gord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Specialist and former homicide detective
GUEST:Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet
Jim gets to the bottom of some strange new numbers Plus – Can anyone solve the problem of the Leafs? GUESTS: Steve Pomeroy - industry professor at McMaster University's Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative Matt Cauz – TSN 1050 host
How does she think Jim’s been doing filling in? Plus – What’s your ‘my wife made me come in’ hospital story? GUESTS: Deb Hutton - former advisor to two premiers and host 2-4pm here at Newstalk 1010 Dr. Mitch Shulman – Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jim talks with one of the members of the band about the revival of “Lay It On The Line” Plus – Can the Leafs get the job done? GUESTS: Mike Levine - bassist and keyboardist for Triumph Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet
Is the TTC actually going to do this? Plus – Why we probably won’t see red and blue walls next election GUESTS: Ryan Manucha - Research Fellow at the CD Howe Institute and Author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Trade\ Brenden Sommerhalder - president of MQO Research Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter
Does being on the Sunshine List mean you’re rich? What kind of salary do you need? Plus – Our Chief Political Correspondent speaks with the Prime Minister GUESTS: Greg Wyshynski – ESPN David Adams - President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada
Jim gets some surprising answers from our callers. Plus – Why Jim thinks renaming Dundas Station is dumb. GUESTS: Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Colton Praill - CTV National News Parliamentary Bureau Reporter
Our political experts read the tea leaves and predict who will be in the new Prime Minister’s cabinet. How do their picks line up? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Gord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster Carmi Levy – tech expert
How are Trump’s tariffs impacting fans travelling to the States for sports? Plus – Does a proposed bill in Ontario overstep when it comes to the environment? GUESTS: Jamie Kehler - was in Seattle to see the Blue Jays Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Patrick Brown – Mayor of Brampton
Jim wants to know what you REALLY want for Mother’s Day Plus – Checking in with local bars about how great the Leafs have been for sales GUESTS: Elia – Owner of Unionville Arms Dan – Owner of Safari Bar and Grill and Drums n’ Flats, both on North Avenue Road Bruce Arthur - Toronto Star columnist
How often does your dad say “I love you”? Sean Shapiro - the FORMER Tiktok Traffic Cop, now retired
Why ‘call your mom’ might not be such an easy thing to do Plus – What are the best movies ever filmed in Toronto? GUEST: Richard Crouse – host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Why our callers say they don’t feel too old Plus – we’ve got a new Pope! GUESTS: Mike McGourty - Jim’s brother and also a priest Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University
Jim has a tough conversation about the spread of Measles in Ontario Plus – Should Pierre Poilievre have done an interview with Joe Rogan? GUEST: Carmi Levy – tech expert
Why one caller says Jim shouldn’t even have a bus pass Plus – Will Stolarz be back for the Leafs in Game 2? GUESTS: Mike - Jim’s brother who is a priest Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP Dr. Samantha Bureau - Assistant Executive Director, Senior Director of International Research - Concussion Legacy Foundation
Jim wants to know what Pierre Poilievre should do if he wants to win in the next federal election? Guests: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of "Free For All Fridays" Brian Karem - an American journalist and author working as the White House, Host of podcast “Just Ask The Question!”
Jim takes the temperature after today’s big head to head in Washington Plus – Could Leafs goalie Stolarz be back for Game 2? GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders Flavio Volpe - President - Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet
We’re all scratching our heads at this one. Plus – Where can you get the best freebies? GUESTS: Ann Elisabeth Samson - co-chair of Ontario Place for All Alistair Hepburn - Executive Director at ACTRA Canada
Will Toronto make it past the second round of the playoffs? Plus – Who needs a political timeout right now? GUEST: Gord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster
Would you miss the birth of your child if work was important enough? Plus – Why are some people mad about King Charles’ upcoming throne speech? GUEST: Drew Dilkens - Windsor Mayor
Does the colour of your car impact the re-sale value? Plus – is Donald Trump going to kill the international film industry? GUEST: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman
Jim tries to answer the question once and for all. Plus – How different is your life from 100 days ago? GUESTS: Stephen Carter - Campaign Strategist and co-host of The Strategists Podcast Dr. Mitch - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Is the rightward turn for young voters a moment or a movement? Plus – What are some words that are seriously overused? GUESTS: Lori Williams - Associate Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Economics Justice and Policy Studies Mount Royal University Dana Cotnareanu - Spokesperson for C.I.V.I.X
Jim breaks down all of the drama between provincial and federal parties Plus – the latest from the Hockey Canada trial GUEST: Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP
Could they blow ANOTHER series lead? Plus – at what age are kids the worst? GUESTS: Darren Christopher - director of the BIG on Bloor Festival Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet
