The Deb Hutton Show

The Deb Hutton Show

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.

Episodes

January 22, 2026 34 mins

Ontario's child-care system is turning to underqualified staff as the workforce crisis deepens. Deb takes your calls on this program. Plus, looking into Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech today with Scott Reid!


GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

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Canada is asking courts to dismiss immigration cases in bulk. Plus - Ontario universities ask the province for $1.2 billion to ensure there are enough spots for students. 
GUESTS:Guidy Mamman - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Steve Orsini - President of the Council of Ontario Universities

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The internet is romanticizing 2016. Ritesh Kotak shares why you should be careful to not share sensitive information when posting. Do you screen your calls? Deb isn't impressed with new call-screening technology. Plus - the Blue Jays unveils a retro 50th anniversary patch for the 2026 season. What are your favourite Jays moments?


GUEST: Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert

Mike Wilner - baseball columnist at ...

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 Clinical psychologist, Dr. Nina Mafrici, joins the show for a conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day.Plus - public engagement sessions start this evening for the changes to transformational zoning changes. 


GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

Kyle Knoeck - Director of Zoning for the city of Toronto

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 Why is it so cold? We find out where the weather is headed with our CTV weather specialist. Plus - taking a trip down memory lane. 
GUESTS:Rachel Aiello - CTV political reporterScott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

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 What are you not purchasing anymore because it's become too expensive due to  inflation?The troubled, violent past of the accused Yorkdale GO bus shooter has been revealed in parole records. Plus - what things other than money do you value in the workplace?
GUEST: Monte MacGregor - criminal defence lawyer

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Could someone wearing Meta Glasses record you without your consent?Plus - Uber was called out by a service dog user whose ride was refused. A spokesperson from Uber in Canada joins the show to discuss this. 

GUEST: Carmi Levy - Newstalk 1010 tech expertKeerthana Rang - spokesperson for Uber in Canada

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Ottawa slashes Toronto's housing funding for failing to permit city-wide sixplexes. The number of withdrawn criminal charges rises dramatically in Ontario. 

GUESTS: Stephen Holyday -  Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police AssociationChristian Leuprecht - Professor in Leadership, Royal Military College and Queen’s University

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January 16, 2026 34 mins

Prime Minister Carney reaches a landmark EV deal with China. What will this mean for the Canadian auto sector?Bo Bichette reportedly agrees to a 3-year deal with the Mets. Richard Crouse shares the top entertainment stories of the week. 


GUESTS:Lana Payne - National president of UNIFOR

Matt Cauz - Host on TSN 1050

Richard Crouse -  host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes and newly formed podcast Entert...

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 A judge told feuding former spouses that parenthood and pet ownership are not the same. Plus - a former broadcaster weighs in on how shows like Heated Rivalry shows how hockey players can come out. 
GUEST:  Leslie Roberts - former broadcaster and now a member of Montreal City Council

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Carmi levy shares the dangers of tracking your kids locations with apps. What should Doug Ford’s priority be when it comes to Crown Royal, Ontario jobs or Canadians jobs? What are these new colour coded weather alerts? Plus - what’s your best snow day memory?

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Carmi Levy - Newstalk 1010 tech expert

Mark Robinson - Storm chaser with the Weather Network

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January 15, 2026 38 mins

What have your kids been up to on their snow day?

Female Doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients than male counterparts. Plus - do you know your neighbours?

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Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman - president of the Ontario Medical Association

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A panel discussion on why Gen Z workers are ghosting jobs, ditching bosses, and chasing side hustles.

Bonnie Crombie steps down as the Ontario Liberal leader.

The Buffalo Bills win over the weekend and what's to come!

Plus - Ontario will build and expand teaching clinics to connect more people to primary care physicians.  GUESTS: Jessica McDougall - Senior consultant at Counsel Public Affairs

Isha Chauduhri - ...

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Doug Ford says new revenue tools, like a Toronto sales tax, are not on the table.

A deer has been found dead with an arrow in its body at Park Lawn Cemetery.

Prime Minister Carney’s visit to China, and the impact it’s having on CUSMA.

Almost one in three Canadians say the US might try to invade Canada, according to a Leger poll. 
GUEST: Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime Reporter
David MacNaughton - David MacNaught...

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Corporate events at Sankofa square plummeted by nearly 70% last year due to tariffs and protests. Deb shares a feel-good story that shows there is value in helping others.

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Franco Terrazzano weighs in on the increase in the number of federal bureaucrats and on the memorial plaque for Conrad the raccoon.  

Plus - Deb shares a story from her experience at Costco and gets your thoughts on the incident.

GUEST: Franco Terrazzano - Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Is there value in going to the theatre to watch movies?Plus - a ground crew member was inadvertently trapped in the cargo hold of an Air Canada plane.
GUESTS: John Tory Jr. - aviation expert

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Plus - Judicial Activism in Canadian criminal law with Dylan R. Clarke. 


GUEST: Dylan R Clarke - a social policy fellow at West Neighbourhood House with law and economics publications in housing and constitutional law

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IGUESTS: Shelley Carroll - Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board

Stephen Conforti - Chief Financial Officer

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