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 8, 2025 29 mins

Jim finally gets to the bottom of this mystery.

Plus – Why an unexpected group is now in charge of enforcing Toronto’s ‘bubble zones’ for protests.

GUESTS: Marc Lee - CCPA Senior Economist

Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital, host of the podcast VetLife with Dr. Cliff 

James Pasternak - Councillor for York Centre

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Jim looks at if these kinds of businesses are a good investment.

Plus – What’s the fastest you’ve ever made it to your airport gate?

GUEST:  Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph

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July 7, 2025 33 mins

Jim looks at the current police staffing shortages and takes your calls.

Plus – Did chores teach you to do things later in life?

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Jim breaks down the new deal and what it means for your wallet.

Plus – Would you contribute to a divorce registry?

GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics

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Jim has some thoughts about what happened outside an MPs house.

Plus – How to actually be cool, based on science.

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

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Jim Richards fills in.

How much did he spend on grapes the other day? You’ll be surprised!

Plus – What’s it like being a crisis navigator?

GUEST: Deb Hutton - host of the Deb Hutton Show

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Jim takes some powerful calls about the impact of drinking and driving.

Plus – How a thief used a sale terminal machine to give himself a $2000 tip

GUEST: Jon Woodward - Correspondent with the W5 Investigative Unit

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What’s the best way to rat-proof your home?

Plus – Will new nutrition labels change how you shop?

GUESTS: Brad Gates - Gates Wildlife Control

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Jim tries to settle a debate once and for all.

Plus – Hey politicians, if you say you want to bring back trades, you can’t have it both ways.

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June 30, 2025 40 mins

Jim is wondering where we stand, after Carney drops the Digital Services Tax.

Plus – Who are the top 3 Prime Ministers of all time?

GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister

Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data

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Jim reboots a favourite segment with a new twist.

Plus – What Canada Day means to newcomers.

GUESTS: John Wright - veteran pollster

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

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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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