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
Weigh in on something Jim saw the other day.
Plus – What’s the worst thing Mark Carney could do right now?
GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University
Justin Ling - contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and a freelance investigative journalist based in Montreal
Jim takes your Talkbacks. Submit yours on the iHeart Radio app!
Plus – The long-lasting impacts of Big Brothers Big Sisters
GUESTS: Alex Durante - Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation
Gary Sands - senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
Jeff and Bernard - past and current Big Brothers in Big Brothers Big Sisters
Could Trump reopen CUSMA?
Plus - What’s the number one thing you want your kids to be when they grow up?
GUESTS: Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics
Mark Masters - TSN Reporter
Jim has some thoughts about a conversation Deb had.
Plus – Why Jim refuses to apologize.
GUESTS: Baris Akyurek - VP of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTrader
When’s the last time you had to call your mom for help?
Plus – Is Mark Carney still ‘elbows up’?
GUEST: Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders
He weighs in on that 311 caller story.
Plus – Do we need to teach social media in schools?
GUEST: Dr. Glen Kenny - professor of physiology at the University of Ottawa
What new details have emerged?
Plus – Do you swear around your kids?
GUESTS: Arnie Gelbart - Producer of the documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster
Why one writer is calling the move a strategic blunder
Plus – Will Air Canada flight attendants go on strike?
GUESTS: Jim Gallant - one of the negotiators with CUPW
Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada
Robert Kokonis - President of AirTrav Inc.
It’s the Premier vs. a can label
Plus – Emotional stories from Google Street View?
GUEST: Michael Badejo - Lawyer - Fillmore Riley LLP
Jim breaks down a surprising topic based on a viral video
Plus – How will the tariffs impact your wallet?
GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University
Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University
With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, what will Mark Carney do?
Plus – Are HART Hubs a good idea now?
GUESTS: Alan Kessel - Former legal adviser to Global Affairs Canada
Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph
Peter MacKay - Former Foreign Affairs Minister
Jim breaks down some moves the UK is making and if Canada could do the same thing.
Plus – We’re leaning more about the plane crash that happened in Toronto in the winter.
GUESTS: Carmi Levy - tech expert
John Gradek - Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill
Delivering insight and analysis of the announcement as news comes in
Plus – Where are we at with tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline?
GUESTS: David Shellnutt - The Biking Lawyer
Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College
Hendrik Brakel - Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs - Canadian Association for Business Economics
Is the backlash really about free speech?
Plus – More than 40% of women do all of the shopping for their husband
GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst
One study says it happens on average 156 times a year. Jim takes some pretty emotional calls.
Plus - Toronto cop accused of covering up on-duty drinking with subordinates
GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective
Why kids are doomscrolling more these days
Plus - Are we really still mad about who is on the Sunshine List?
GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group
Jim takes your calls
Plus – Is there really a problem with this Sydney Sweeney ad?
Jim talks to a radio host who emailed the CEO of Costco
Plus – What should be done about this controversial concert?
GUESTS: Goldy Hyder - President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada
Elias Makos - Host at CJAD
If you’re a landlord, will you have to put one up next year?
Plus – Do kids not know how to cook anymore?
GUESTS: Josh Matlow - Toronto city councillor
Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expert
Deb wants to hear your thoughts.
Plus – What options does Mark Carney have at the bargaining table with Trump?
GUESTS: Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University
Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University
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