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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, January 16: Hour 4 - Retro tech makes a comeback

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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.

Whisky for Every Mood, Canada’s Junior Hockey Reality & Star Trek Economics

Mark Towhey is in for Jim Richards, and this hour starts with Mark tackling Toronto’s debate over high‑visibility police cars with TPA President Clayton Campbell, explored how the Toronto Zoo helps animals handle Canada’s seasons, and dug into Sylvain Charlebois’ research on whether dynamic pricing and loyalty programs are secretly costing shoppers more. Listeners wrapped the hour by calling in with the specific changes they’d make to their mayor and council.

Mark Towhey is in for Jim Richards, and this hour starts with Mark tackling Toronto&rsquo;s debate over high‑visibility police cars with TPA President Clayton Campbell, explored how the Toronto Zoo helps animals handle Canada&rsquo;s seasons, and dug into Sylvain Charlebois&rsquo; research on whether dynamic pricing and loyalty programs are secretly costing shoppers more. Listeners wrapped the hour by calling in with the specific changes they&rsquo;d make to their mayor and council.

Should Toronto Switch to High‑Vis Police Cars? Plus Zoo Secrets & the Truth About ‘Evil’ Grocery Prices

Mark Towhey digs in with Gaving Tighe, Senior Partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP, into revising the Crominal Code to outlaw intimidation and harassment. And Candy Ho HR Expert, Chair of Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling and a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University breaks down the effects of the new wage transparency law that takes effect January 1, 2026. 

Mark Towhey digs in with Gaving Tighe, Senior Partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP, into revising the Crominal Code to outlaw intimidation and harassment. And Candy Ho HR Expert, Chair of Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling and a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University breaks down the effects of the new wage transparency law that takes effect January 1, 2026.&nbsp;

Monday, January 16: Hour 4 - Retro tech makes a comeback

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