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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?

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

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.

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.

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

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