The Jim Richards Show
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.
Episodes
Jim weighs in with the Munici-Pals panel. Gordie Howe International Bridge to open after delay
GUESTS: Nik Nanos - chief data scientist at Nanos Research and the official pollster for CTV
Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator
Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
Mike Kakuk - morning host at AM800 CKLW Windsor
Jim takes your calls. When was the last time you flipped someone the bird?
GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
Jim has some thoughts.What are we getting wrong about trade?
GUESTS: Laura Dawson - Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition
Josh Lewenberg - TSN Raptors Beat ReporterRitesh Kotak - cybersecurity expert
Jim takes your calls. Toronto woman who police called ‘female belligerent’ fights her traffic tickets—and wins.
GUEST: Sean Shapiro - the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop
Jim gets some expert insight. Is your job like how its depicted on TV?
GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel -Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics
Aaron Silver - a manager on the Toronto Hydro Climate Action team
Bob Aaron - Real Estate Lawyer
Jim takes your calls. What are the best bank loyalty programs?
GUESTS: Barry Choi - personal finance expert
David Clement - policy director at the Consumer Choice Centre
Jim takes your calls. Also, how cool do you keep it?
Jim and the team debate. Should Toronto follow Mamdani's lead when it comes to indoor temperatures?
GUESTS: Gary Benner - President of Underground Consulting Incorporated
Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field
Jim takes your calls. Mark Carney makes a major announcement on submarines for Canada.
GUESTS: Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman - former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada
Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic
Jim talks with one of the organizers of the campaign to save the bar. Why are people preaching on airplanes?
GUESTS: Mackenzie Kundakcioglu - organizer with the Save Sneaky Dee’s campaign
Why does Brad Bradford want to rename Sankofa Square? Canada gets ready to take on Morocco.
GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator.
Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
A look at if politicians made the right call. What would Canada's football fight song be?
GUESTS: Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group
Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University
Jim is looking for answers. Is tonight's Portugal vs Croatia game the biggest sporting event in Toronto history?
GUESTS: Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx
Stuart Green - TTC SpokespersonCTV’S Beth MacDonnell
Lori Williams - political scientist with Mount Royal University in Calgary
Gareth Wheeler - One Soccer Canadian sports broadcaster
Karen Stintz - ...
What's the difference between this event and the Taylor Swift concerts? Shorts in the office....are they ever okay?
GUESTS: Phil Perkins - CP24 reporter and anchor
Jessica Smith - CP24 reporter
Sean McCormick - Vice President of Business Development, Data Services at Moneris
Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist
He joins the show to give his pitch. What did you do about photos at your wedding?
GUESTS: Brad Bradford - Toronto mayoral candidate and councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York
Tanner Agar - restauranteur and co-host of Flavorphiles
David Schultz - professor in the political science department at Hamline University
Deb reacts to today's breaking news. Is Taylor Swift getting married at Madison Square Garden?
GUESTS: Jen Mitchell - co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gander Social
Matt Cauz - Host at TSN 1050 Tessa Malisani - host at our sister station, 99.9 Virgin Radio
Mike Harris - Ontario Minister of Natural Resources
Mark explains why. What actually happens to CUSMA on July 1?
GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Founder & President of GDStrategic
Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network every day 1 - 3pm
How does parenthood change your brain?Has your local mall become a glorified indoor dog park?
GUESTS: Darby Saxbe - professor of psychology at the University of Southern California and author of “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives"
Christian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University
Who wants a noise barrier around that concert stadium? Debunking sunscreen myths.
GUESTS: Dr. Imran SATIA , Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Chronic Cough in the Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology at McMaster University
Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator.
Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair
Dr. Mitch ...
Mark has some thoughts. How to read the most recent polls about Doug Ford.
GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University
John Wright - NEWSTALK 1010 pollster + CEO of Canada Pulse Insights
Stuart Green - TTC Spokesperson
Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at Metrolinx
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