Jim tries to settle a debate once and for all.

Plus – Hey politicians, if you say you want to bring back trades, you can’t have it both ways.

Jim tries to settle a debate once and for all.
Plus &ndash; Hey politicians, if you say you want to bring back trades, you can&rsquo;t have it both ways.

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

Summer foods vs. Winter foods: who wins?

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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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Summer foods vs. Winter foods: who wins?

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