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

July 28, 2025 34 mins

Why he thinks late night talk shows are getting too political.

Plus – The ripple effects of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict.

GUESTS: Patrick Maliha – comedian

Robyn Doolittle - reporter with the Globe and Mail
Nathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber and host of the Uncover Up podcast

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Jim’s wondering if we’d be better off leaving him alone.

Plus – What do the Blue Jays do next?

GUESTS: Mike Wilner - baseball columnist for the Toronto Star and host of the podcast “Deep Left Field”

Gregor Robertson - Federal Housing Minister

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Deb unpacks this with Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics.

Plus – What should the NHL do about the players found not guilty of sexual assault?

GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. His latest book is&n...

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Is this overreach?

Plus – How do you talk to your kids about consent?

GUESTS: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group

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Deb takes your calls as live reaction comes in after the verdict is reached.

GUESTS: Karen Sebesta - spent 30 years working in professional broadcast, including Hockey Night in Canada, and executive producing at CBC Sports

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Deb breaks down the proceedings with experts and analysts throughout the afternoon.

Plus – Hulk Hogan dies at 71

GUESTS: Monte McGregor -  Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

Jimmy Korderas - Former WWE ref for over 20 years, Author of The Three Count, and co-host of the Reffin’ It Up podcast

Jeff Hershberg - criminal defence lawyer

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Deb looks at how the definition of ‘consent’ has played a role in the case.

Plus – Are navigation apps getting worse?

GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Carmi Levy - tech expert

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Deb has some thoughts about a viral delivery service that is causing debate on social media.

Plus – Is OnlyFans ruining relationships?

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July 22, 2025 32 mins

Looking at the life and legacy of the legendary rock star

Plus – Donald Trump weighs in on the Late Night controversy

GUESTS: Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicist

Colton Praill - CTV National News Parliamentary Bureau Reporter

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Is this a free speech issue? What should we do?

Plus – What do we need to do about encampments in the city?

GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto lawyer and independent journalist

Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association

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Inside a new Supreme Court ruling and what it means for young people

Plus – Thousands of Canadians will soon receive sponsorship invitations for family

GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - constitutional lawyer and senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP

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

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Between noise complaints and downtown traffic, people are mad. But is there a silver lining?

Plus – Is it time for Olivia Chow to become a ‘strong mayor’?

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We revisit today’s Touchdowns and Fumbles conversation with Bob Reid. Has he changed his mind on his verdict?

Plus – What does Richard Crouse think of this week’s movies?

GUESTS: Tyler Watt - MPP for Nepean - Liberal Critic for: Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care

Bob Reid - of Broadway Strategy

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

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Deb has some thoughts about if we should do the same thing

Plus – Breaking down THAT Coldplay concert video, from a workplace angle

GUESTS: Sunira Chaudhri - employment Lawyer at Workly law

Monte McGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

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A viral video from a Coldplay concert is making the rounds

Plus – Why are tickets for the ‘Odyssey’ movie sold out a year in advance?

GUESTS: Jon Hamilton - Canada Post Spokesperson

Shak Lambert - pop culture commentator, writer at CG Magazine

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Deb talks with the Solicitor General about today’s major announcement

Plus – Deb has some thoughts about a couple of violent incidents that have impacted her

GUESTS: Michael Kerzner - Solicitor General of Ontario

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Deb chats with a writer who weighs in on what could happen next.

Plus – What are your favourite roadside attractions in Ontario?

GUESTS: John Ivison - Political journalist, author of The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns and Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister

Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.

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An expert who worked for decades on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship weighs in.

Plus – The Mayor has strong words for how the snow cleanup was handled this winter.

GUESTS: Julian Karaguesian - Department of Economics at McGill

Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto City Hall Reporter

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July 15, 2025 35 mins

The Conservative leader chats with Deb about the Prime Minister’s assets and blind trust.

Plus – What does he want to see when it comes to immigration?

GUESTS: Pierre Poilievre - federal Conservative leader

Joe Wild - President at Wild Governance Solutions, retired after 30 years as a senior executive with the federal public service and formerly was the Assistant Secretary for Machinery of G...

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Calls are divided, after a teenage boy dies in a crash.

Plus – A federal report warns of a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools

GUEST: Deborah Lyons - Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

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