Deb talks to the Education Minister about some issues we’re seeing in schools.

Plus – HOW much did Toronto city councillors spend on podcasts?

GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister

Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data  

Deb talks to the Education Minister about some issues we&rsquo;re seeing in schools.
Plus &ndash; HOW much did Toronto city councillors spend on podcasts?
GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister
Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

Why is the Ford government placing a school under supervision?

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How one father rescued his daughter thanks to some quick thinking.

Plus – Mark Towhey has a plan to end ticket scalping

 

GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman – Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

How one father rescued his daughter thanks to some quick thinking.
Plus &ndash; Mark Towhey has a plan to end ticket scalping
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GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman &ndash; Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst

Are you tracking your kids via an app? Should you be?

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A look ahead to 2026 in politics.

Plus – Is China going to invade Taiwan?

GUESTS: John Wright - CEO Canada Pulse Insights

Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University

A look ahead to 2026 in politics.
Plus &ndash; Is China going to invade Taiwan? GUESTS: John Wright - CEO Canada Pulse Insights
Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen&rsquo;s University

Is there going to be a federal election next year?

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.

Why is the Ford government placing a school under supervision?

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