Jim tees up a wild day of breaking news across the show.

Plus - Ontario announces it will take over the TDSB

 

GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister

Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University 
Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affairs agencies

Jim tees up a wild day of breaking news across the show.
Plus - Ontario announces it will take over the TDSB
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GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister
Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University&nbsp; Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada&rsquo;s leading public affairs agencies

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. 

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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BREAKING: Trump abruptly announces the end of trade talks with Canada

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Mark Towhey unpacked big tech stories with Carmi Levy — from Instagram’s attempt to win back teens to the rise of AI‑generated “slop,” foreign drone bans, and extremists using voice‑cloning to spread propaganda. Scott Taylor then broke down Canada’s plan for a massive 300–400k Supplementary Ready Reserve, leading to listener calls on whether they’d join such a force — especially if it let them keep their prohibited firearms.

Mark Towhey unpacked big tech stories with Carmi Levy &mdash; from Instagram&rsquo;s attempt to win back teens to the rise of AI‑generated &ldquo;slop,&rdquo; foreign drone bans, and extremists using voice‑cloning to spread propaganda. Scott Taylor then broke down Canada&rsquo;s plan for a massive 300&ndash;400k Supplementary Ready Reserve, leading to listener calls on whether they&rsquo;d join such a force &mdash; especially if it let them keep their prohibited firearms.

AI Slop, Teen Social Media Wars & Should Canadians Join a 400,000‑Person Reserve

Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutto, and this hour we explored what Canadians value most about their country — from everyday safety to shared cultural principles — while inviting listeners to reflect on the biggest news stories that personally shaped their year. The show also examined whether Toronto should adopt a dedicated transit police model, drawing on insights from Metro Vancouver’s Transit Police Chief Suzanne Muir.

Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutto, and this hour we explored what Canadians value most about their country &mdash; from everyday safety to shared cultural principles &mdash; while inviting listeners to reflect on the biggest news stories that personally shaped their year. The show also examined whether Toronto should adopt a dedicated transit police model, drawing on insights from Metro Vancouver&rsquo;s Transit Police Chief Suzanne Muir.

What Makes Canada Special? Safety, Values, and the Future of Transit Policing

Mark Towhey chats with Tom Korski, Managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter, as he spills the tea on Parliament Hill. And Mark asks you if you are already thinking ahead to the 2026 municipal elections. 

 

Mark Towhey chats with Tom Korski, Managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter, as he spills the tea on Parliament Hill. And Mark asks you if you are already thinking ahead to the 2026 municipal elections.&nbsp;
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BREAKING: Trump abruptly announces the end of trade talks with Canada

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