The Jim Richards Show

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

January 22, 2026 38 mins

Jim kicks off the next hour with the viral debate: during an emergency landing and slide evacuation, do you grab your carry‑on? Jim breaks down a video sparking outrage on X, where users—including Mike Sonko—slam passengers for slowing evacuations and putting kids at risk. Jim moves into Mark Carney’s comments with guests Bob Richardson and Jamie Ellerton join via Zoom to weigh in on the d...

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Jim opens the show furious that his own bank refused to let him use their bathroom — a classic Jim Richards rant starter.

Listeners jump in with TALKBACK calls sharing the exact moments they realized they were raising an idiot, delivering fast, funny parent fails.

Jim hits the day’s big stories: Ottawa exploring a social media ban for kids under 14, three Las Vegas hotels offering the Canadian dollar at par, and br...

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Donald Trump responds to Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech in Davos. 


GUESTS:
David R. Henderson is a research fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and an emeritus professor of economics with the  Naval  Postgraduate  School in Monterey, California.

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


John Wrigh...

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January 21, 2026 38 mins

Assault convictions were overturned after a Toronto judge takes a year to explain a verdict. It's Bell Let's Talk Day, Jim is joined by the guys behind the BROMANCE podcast about why men can talk about feelings. Plus - do you wear a wedding ring?


GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - Senior partner with Gardiner  Roberts  LLP   and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
 

Dylan Playfair and Ty S...

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January 20, 2026 37 mins

Prime Minister Carney's comments on Canada's relationship with the United States. Happy national DJ day! Jim speaks with two of your favourite disk jockeys about why they fell in love with radio. Plus - what's a restaurant you reminisce on that is no longer around?
GUESTS:Tim Powers  -  Chair of Summa Strategies & Managing Director of Abacus DataGeorge Stroumboulopolous Jay Michaels

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Premier Ford says Chinese-made EV's will listening in on Canadians' phone calls. The latest in the stir caused by Donald Trump whose sights are set on acquiring Greenland. 
GUEST: Ritesh Kotak - Cybersecurity expert
Aurel Braun - professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and an associate at Harvard University’s Davis Center

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The Bank of England governor is urged to prepare for market shock from possible alien disclosure.  

GUEST:Michael Coristine - Former Crown Attorney and Criminal Lawyer

Richard Shimooka - Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

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The number of withdrawn criminal charges rose dramatically in Ontario. PLUS - on this Blue Monday, do you have hope?
GUEST: Michael Coristine - Former Crown Attorney and Criminal Lawyer

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January 16, 2026 38 mins

Canada and China's EV deal is slammed by Doug Ford. What are the weirdest things your dog has eaten?Plus some good news stories! 

GUEST: Greg Layson - Digital and mobile editor at automotive news Canada

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January 16, 2026 38 mins

Canada and China enter new strategic partnership.

Plus - Bo Bichette reportedly agrees to a three-year deal with the Mets. 


GUEST:Cynthia Loyst

Charles Burton - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier institute, expert in Canada-China relations and Chinese politics

Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

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Jim opens the hour with insider buzz that the Toronto Blue Jays may be closing in on signing star outfielder Kyle Tucker, with analysis from baseball insider Mike Wilner. He then shifts gears to ask listeners whether they actually enjoy winter activities or just endure them. Later, Jim digs into a troubling report about explicit AI‑generated images allegedly created by Grok, bringing on digital media expert Mohit Rajhans to unpack ...

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Jim kicks off the hour asking whether Am I a Jerk?, he debates whether it’s reasonable to be angry at coworkers who didn’t show up for their shift, with callers and contributors weighing in. Later, Jim digs into a new poll showing nearly one in three Canadians believe the U.S. might try to invade Canada, joined by military expert Richard Shimooka. The hour wraps with Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips ...

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Former Canadian hockey player, Brock McGillis, discusses the new show, Heated Rivalry. What was the harshest punishment you received as a kid or given as a parent?How much do you have in unused gift cards?
GUEST: Brock McGillis - former Canadian hockey player

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Prime Minister Carney visits China, Charles Burton, a senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute weighs in on what can come from this meeting. Why are Gen Z workers are ghosting jobs, ditching bosses, and chasing side hustles.  Plus - have you taken down your Christmas decor yet?

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A hockey brawl involving kids under 8-year-olds during the intermission of an AHL game is being investigated. Members of Toronto's Iranian community gathered today for a demonstration against Iran. Rally organizer, Salar Gholami speaks with Jim about the current situation.  Plus - tell us the weirdest thing in your glove box.
GUEST: Salar Gholami - Iran protest organizer

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A reporter is being called out for a pep talk during a post-game press conference. Jim doesn't think it's so bad. Jim has some thoughts on solo-vacations. Plus - do you want to know your neighbours?

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January 12, 2026 36 mins

Jerome Powell says the US Department of Justice has threatened criminal indictment against the central bank.  Plus - the latest in the protests in Iran. 
GUESTS:Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia UniversitySean Foley - professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University and specializes in the history of the Middle East

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A new report by CAMH found that Canadians' pandemic drinking habits have stuck.Plus - a look into judicial activism in Canadian criminal law with Gavin Tighe. 

GUESTS: Hayley Hamilton, a co-director of CAMH’s Institute for Mental Health Policy ResearchGavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner  Roberts  LLP   and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group

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The former mayor weighs in.

Plus – The police chief responds to criticisms of how protests have been handled.

GUEST: John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto

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What we’re seeing at Canadian universities.

Plus – What is it like to have ICE agents in your neighbourhood?

GUESTS: Garnett Genuis - MP for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan

Ravi Baichwal - anchor at ABC Chicago

Michael Kerzner - Ontario Solicitor General

Giles Gherson - President and Chief Executive Officer - Toronto Region Board of Trade

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