Toronto is calling for steeper fines for drivers caught blocking the box. Jim explains what that is and why it creates chaos on our streets.

On the Rundown, Mike Kakuk and Laura Babcock discuss some of the big stories of the day.

Dr. Gordon (Oz) Osinski, Professor, Planetary Geology / Earth and Planetary Materials, University of Western Ontario joins us to talk about the London Ontario resident who has been selected to be part of the crew on the Artemis II Mission.

Toronto is calling for steeper fines for drivers caught blocking the box. Jim explains what that is and why it creates chaos on our streets.
On the Rundown, Mike Kakuk and Laura Babcock discuss some of the big stories of the day.
Dr. Gordon (Oz) Osinski, Professor, Planetary Geology / Earth and Planetary Materials, University of Western Ontario joins us to talk about the London Ontario resident who has been selected to be part of the crew on the Artemis II Mission.

Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day’s events to keep you informed and entertained. 

Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day’s events to keep you informed and entertained.

The Jim Richards Show

Monday April 3 Hour 1 – Blocking the Box | The Rundown | Canadian to the Moon

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Mark takes your calls.

Plus - Do you have any sympathy for Ontario public servants being forced back into the office full-time next week?

Mark takes your calls.
Plus - Do you have any sympathy for Ontario public servants being forced back into the office full-time next week?

We know you want to eliminate all the bike lanes… but what else would you do to fix traffic congestion in the GTA?

Mark doesn’t think so.

Plus – What is the future of AI?

 

GUESTS: Gitane DeSilva- President GD Strategic, former Consul General of Canada in Chicago and CEO of Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta’s Deputy Minister International and Inter-governmental relations

Robert Sawyer - Hugo and Nebula Award winning SF writer, whose novel Flashforward was made into a popular TV series

Mark doesn&rsquo;t think so.
Plus &ndash; What is the future of AI?
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GUESTS: Gitane DeSilva- President GD Strategic, former Consul General of Canada in Chicago and CEO of Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta&rsquo;s Deputy Minister International and Inter-governmental relations
Robert Sawyer - Hugo and Nebula Award winning SF writer, whose novel Flashforward was made into a popular TV series

Is there any repairing Canada’s relationship with the US?

Mark Towhey in for Jim Richards, this hour featured whisky expert Stuart Brown on what bottles pair with hope or heartbreak, how U.S. liquor bans are reshaping the market, and what whisky lovers can expect in 2026, followed by Matt Cauz on Canada’s surprising new struggle to stay competitive in junior hockey. Economist Moshe Lander then unpacked whether Star Trek’s philosophy can actually teach us how to “live long and prosper,” before a behind‑the‑scenes chat with 1010’s David Hunter about life in radio.

Mark Towhey in for Jim Richards, this hour featured whisky expert Stuart Brown on what bottles pair with hope or heartbreak, how U.S. liquor bans are reshaping the market, and what whisky lovers can expect in 2026, followed by Matt Cauz on Canada&rsquo;s surprising new struggle to stay competitive in junior hockey. Economist Moshe Lander then unpacked whether Star Trek&rsquo;s philosophy can actually teach us how to &ldquo;live long and prosper,&rdquo; before a behind‑the‑scenes chat with 1010&rsquo;s David Hunter about life in radio.

Monday April 3 Hour 1 – Blocking the Box | The Rundown | Canadian to the Moon

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