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

June 27, 2025 37 mins

Breaking down his legacy as the exec who brought a championship to Toronto

Plus – Do you want Jim to sing our national anthem?

GUESTS: Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist

Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

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Jim tees up a wild day of breaking news across the show.

Plus - Ontario announces it will take over the TDSB

GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister

Moshe Lander - Economics professor at Concordia University 
Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affai...

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Is it too easy for criminals to remove these bracelets?

Plus – Mark Carney says he’s ready to fire members of his team who don’t meet expectations.

GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau Reporter

David Lindsay - Former principal secretary for Mike Harris, now Chair at Infrastructure Ontario

Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Cri...

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Deb hears some incredible stories today, including a cop who was going to be a pastor.

Plus – How three unexpected words helped rescuers find a woman lost in the forest

GUESTS: Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter

Carmi Levy - tech expert

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Deb shares an emotional story and hears some powerful calls.

Plus – Do you want more barriers on the TTC?

GUESTS: Stan Cho - Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

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How do you navigate something new like this as a parent?

Plus – Have you made a tough call about going to the vet based on cost?

GUESTS: John Stevens - CEO of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association

 

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June 23, 2025 33 mins

Deb talks to the Labour Minister about those high temperatures today

Plus – How to confront a cheater

GUESTS: David Piccini -Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective

Sylvia Jones - Ontario Health Minister

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Olivia Chow talks to reporters live off the top of the show.

Plus – Iran attacks a U.S. base

GUEST: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College

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Why an amateur is paying to conduct the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Plus – What is ‘wet bulb’ temperature and why should you be concerned?

GUESTS: Mark Robinson - Storm chaser with the Weather Network

Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

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Jim Richards fills in for Deb today. 

 

With the hot weather coming up, Jim takes your calls about natural scents.

Plus – Is there a ‘Toronto Accent’?

GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College

Marc Collins - from Balance on Bloor

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What do you think about what the Premier said?

Plus – What’s on The Eh List?

GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP 

Abhay Garg - Vice President of Merchandising at the LCBO

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Would this make you more likely to take transit?

Plus – The TDSB approves a balanced budget with cuts

GUEST: Neethan Shan - Chair of the TDSB

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What should Deb do about her kid’s upcoming trip?

Plus – One Ontario MPP is calling for ‘stable’ funding for Pride

GUESTS: Barry Choi - Personal Finance Expert

Kristyn Wong Tam - MPP for Toronto Centre, Critic for the Attorney General and 2SLGBTQI+ Issues

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June 18, 2025 39 mins

Why one reporter thinks the Prime Minister needs to talk about India

Plus – Do you feel like you can ever retire?

GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Analyst and former homicide detective

Robert Fife - The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief

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Deb wonders why a union is cosigning this event

Plus – Do you have a “Weird Neighbour”?

GUEST: Leslie Woo - CEO of CivicAction

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One caller tells Deb people should own cheaper cars!

Plus – What would Kathleen Wynne do if she was education minister today?

GUESTS: Matt Elliott - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star

Kathleen Wynne - former Ontario premier

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Will this stop people from stopping in no-stopping zones?

Plus – Inside the rush to intercept a private plane over the G7

GUESTS: Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass - obstetrician and gynecologist

John Tory Jr. - aviation expert

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Would you prefer a ‘dumb car’ these days?

Plus – Inside the police investigation in to staged collisions

GUESTS: Greg Layson - Digital & Mobile Editor at Automotive News Canada

Patrick Brown - Mayor of Brampton

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Deb talks about an impending situation involving her daughters.

Plus – Inside that shocking comeback win for the Oilers

GUESTS: John Kirton - founder and director of the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto

Victoria Matiash - host at the NHL Radio Network, writer for ESPN and host of the podcast Pucks in Seven

Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Map...

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Deb asks an immigration lawyer about what COULD happen this weekend with Trump and the G7.

Plus – Why Mark Carney’s defence plan might have unexpected consequences

GUESTS: Joel Sandaluk - Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP

Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in Montreal

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