 
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

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<li>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.</li>
<li>Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics?</li>
<li>Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure Product Manager, explains how new vehicle security technology aims to stay one step ahead of car thieves.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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Guests: Bonnie Crombie, Ian Grotenhuis, Richard Crouse

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.

The Deb Hutton Show

Mississauga’s Mayoral Battle, Beating Car Thieves & Hollywood Headlines

 
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

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<li>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.</li>
<li>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?</li>
<li>The conversation then turns to the growing trend of "skillcations", with Tom Fidgen explaining why more Canadians are combining travel with learning new skills.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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Guests: Gavin Tighe, Tom Fidgen, Barry Choi

Parole for Cop Killers, ‘Skillcations’ & the Best Grocery Rewards Programs

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 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.&nbsp; Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers.&nbsp; 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.

Taxpayer Perks, WestJet Turbulence & the Billy Bishop Land Fight

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.

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.

Mississauga’s Mayoral Battle, Beating Car Thieves & Hollywood Headlines

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