Should we treat addiction the same way we treat tuberculosis? 

Mark takes your calls.  Should Mark Carney follow Britain's plan to get people hanging out more?  GUESTS: Jesse Rogerson - Associate Science Professor at York University and author of the book Daydreaming in the Solar System Justin Ling - staff columnist for the Star and an investigative journalis…

Mark Towhey fills in for Deb this afternoon 

What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever forgotten? We hear from the steel industry about Mark Carney's tariff plan.  GUESTS: Marty Warren - United Steelworkers National Director for Canada Michel Juneau Katsuya - former Asia-Pacific chief at CSIS   

Coyotes in Your Bed, Emergency Alert Failures & Discount Concert Tickets

Jim Richards explores Toronto's growing coyote problem with wildlife expert Dennis Murray, following reports of attacks in Markham and even a coyote pup found inside a Toronto home. Next, Conservative MP Mike Lake discusses calls to reform Canada's public alert system after the tragic disappearance…

Forced Treatment, Accessible Taxis & Jim’s Family Frustrations

Jim Richards kicks off the hour with a classic Jim Rant, sharing his thoughts on who should be listening to the show and why. Then, lawyer Gavin Tighe joins the program to discuss a proposal from Ontario mayors that would allow some people struggling with severe addiction to be compelled into treat…

Should Parents Charge Rent? Plus GPS Brain Drain & Canada’s Drug-Impaired Driving Problem

  Deb Hutton opens the phones to debate whether government money would be better spent on policing and public safety rather than grants and funding programs, following federal support for the Taste of the Danforth. Listeners then tackle a common family dilemma: Should parents charge their adult chi…

Refugee Health Care, Toronto Crime Crackdown & What's the Dirtiest Thing in Your Home?

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 m…

Parents, Politics & Remembering a Broadcasting Legend

  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 fundrai…

E-Scooter Injuries, Retail Theft Crackdown & Ontario’s Political Shakeup

  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 pub…

Why Are More Teens Reaching Out at 3 A.M.? Plus Media Bias, Aging in Hollywood & Political Term Limits

  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 an…

Should Politicians Have an Expiry Date? Plus E-Bike Fire Risks and Jason Kenney Weighs In On Anti-Semitism

  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 off…