Best Coffee Drip Podcasts (2025)

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Toronto Tales: Security Guards, Battleships & the Guy Dripping Harder Than My Coffee 38:35

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Mark Towhey dives into everything from quirky city‑life observations and pop‑culture talk to a deeper look at the realities of low‑paid security‑guard work, before shifting into calls about Canada’s naval future.Professor and military expert Christian Leuprecht, joins to unpack Donald Trump’s newly announced “Trump‑class” battleships and what moder…

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Ep.208 Coffee, Kolachis, and Chapters (Dr. Tom Burns-Orthopedic Surgeon, Investor and Author) 1:21:54

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Monologue: ChatGPT Makes Fun of Us Stetson is 160 Years Old Married Bachelors Guest: Dr. Tom Burns is a renowned orthopedic surgeon who has built a career at the intersection of elite sports, medicine, and entrepreneurship. He served as a team doctor for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, providing world-class care to athletes performing at the highest lev…

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Spilling the Governments Dirt and Municipal Elections in 2026 37:58

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Mark Towhey chats with Tom Korski, Managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter, as he spills the tea on Parliament Hill. And Mark asks you if you are already thinking ahead to the 2026 municipal elections.By iHeartRadio

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What's the Deal with Raw Milk and Last Minute Travel Deals 38:01

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Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutton and he's curious about the increase of popularity of raw milk, and finds a listener who has tried it. Are you looking to skip town and looking for a good deal? Sarah Hupalo, owner of Elite Travel Windsor answers some of Marks questions about last minute holiday plans.…

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Where Did the Kids Go? The School Mystery, Teacher Shake‑Up & Stupid of The Day 38:24

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Mark Towhey digs into Canada’s mysterious drop in public‑school enrolment—fewer kids in Grade 1 than Grade 12—and explores whether families are shifting to private schools, homeschooling, or simply having fewer children. He also tackles Ontario’s debate over shortening teachers’ college. On “Stupid of the Day” he highlights the province’s stagnant …

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Waymo Chaos, Gadget Letdowns & the Raisin Rebellion 39:19

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Mark Towhey is in for Deb Hutton and opened with guest tech expert Carmi Levy, who broke down the viral Waymo‑crash confusion and then discussedand explained the Pentagon’s push toward quantum navigation. Listeners then jumped in with their most disappointing tech purchases—from useless walkie‑talkies to tablets that never found a purpose—mixed wit…

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Hi‑Vis Policing & Low‑Vis Cookies: Barrie’s Bold New Cruisers 38:27

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Mark Towhey is in for Deb and Jim today and he kicked off the show with a mix of fun personal observations—from great subway drivers and multilingual Toronto moments to rants about watch repair, Pilates confusion, and the menace of oatmeal‑raisin cookies—before diving into listener calls about the realities of becoming a school bus driver. The high…

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Here’s why Canada just logged its largest ever population drop 40:00

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What caused it? Plus – Hot Mic Moments with Jim GUESTS: Daniel Bernhard - CEO for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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Toronto man charged with terrorism-related offences linked to ISIS 41:11

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Jim has complete coverage. Plus – The Best Music Stories of 2025 GUESTS: Eric Alper - Canadian music journalist and publicistBy iHeartRadio

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Did Donald Trump’s primetime TV address do anything? 38:30

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The political picture ahead of the midterms Plus – Jim’s thinking about the legacy of Rob Reiner GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former CongressmanBy iHeartRadio

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Michael Ma finally talks about the floor crossing 27:07

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Are you satisfied with his answer? GUEST: Diana Martin - Senior Director, Clinical Integration and Partnerships at Kids Help PhoneBy iHeartRadio

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Inside ‘Operation Chickadee’ 35:28

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The OPP unveils a major car theft bust Plus – Talking to the protesters who caroled outside Doug Ford’s house GUESTS: Daniel Tate - Executive Director at IntegrityTO Detective Inspector Scott Wade with the OPP Bruno Dobrusin with the York South Weston Tenant UnionBy iHeartRadio

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Doug Ford joins the show for an in-depth interview 41:30

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The Premier wraps up a big year Plus – Why a delegation of Canadians was denied entry to the West Bank GUESTS: Doug Ford – Ontario Premier Adam Zivo – National Post columnistBy iHeartRadio

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Does Deb hate fun? 36:47

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Weighing in on plans for Niagara Falls. Plus – The top baby names for 2025 GUESTS: Stephen Crawford - MPP for Oakville and Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and ProcurementBy iHeartRadio

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Do we need to strengthen our laws around hate speech and protests? 39:25

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Deb gets answers from one of our legal experts. Plus – Ontario is not planning to sell US alcohol. GUESTS: Gavin Tighe - senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution GroupBy iHeartRadio

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Ep.207 A Little Naughty, A Little Nice (Alexis Gallivan and Casey Gage of Oakwood Public Market) 1:16:16

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Monologue: DSISD News Cheap Mortgages and More Expensive Houses The Anxious Generation Smoking Makes A Comeback Guests: Alexis Gallivan and Casey Gage are two of the driving forces behind Oakwood Public Market, bringing big vision and deep passion to Dripping Springs’ newest community hub. Alexis, a former international development pro turned entre…

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Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags 27:03

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Deb speaks with an investigative reporter Plus – Should vacant homes house low-income families? GUESTS: Kelly Bennett - freelance investigative journalistBy iHeartRadio

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Toronto police could be granted powers to seize e-bikes 38:34

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Is this the right move? Plus – What one former Ontario premier thinks about the impact of Trump GUESTS: Sara Lefton - Chief Development Officer, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Bob Rae - Former Premier of Ontario and former Canadian Ambassador to the United NationsBy iHeartRadio

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Toronto-area parents struggle to find before and after school care as more workers return to office 29:35

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Were you also doing childcare while working from home? GUESTS: Siobhan Morris - CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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What do Conservatives think of this latest MP floor crossing? 38:13

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Deb hosts a panel Plus – What a US commentator thinks about the Canadian healthcare system GUESTS: Jamie Ellerton - Founding Partner at Conaptus and Advisor to Political and Business Leaders Isha Chaudhuri - former provincial spokesperson, now a senior consultant with Oyster GroupBy iHeartRadio

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80 - 留 in urinary retention 尿瀦留/尿潴留; leave a msg 留言; either/or grammar pattern 一係...一係.../要么...要么... 14:34

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Casual conversational sentences in Canto and Mando for topics in medical and non-medical settings, with some grammar discussions as merited.sister video (#49)www.youtube.com/@notnowigottago/videossoundtrackLegacy of Passacaglia. Hip-Hop background music for video Full versionby White_Records (found on Pixabay)——————————podcast and accompanying YouT…

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Will Pierre Poilievre keep his job after the leadership review? 35:28

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What new numbers say about his chances. Plus – Police say serial killer responsible for murders of 3 women in Toronto in 1980s and ’90s GUESTS: Shachi Kurl - President of the Angus Reid Institute Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detectiveBy iHeartRadio

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New US border rule could require 5 years of social media info 37:12

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Deb doesn’t have a problem with this. Plus - Helping kids with their mental health over the holidays GUEST: Dr. Nina Mafrici - Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness GroupBy iHeartRadio

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As the snow comes down, Deb and Jim are joined by friends of the show at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 28:11

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GUESTS: Ron Butler - Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Inc.John MooreRoger Ashby Jessica Smith - CTV Weather Special ReporterListener Mina - her mom made an incredible donation for the Christmas WishBy iHeartRadio

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Deb and Jim are on location at Boston Pizza Vaughan for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish! 38:07

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GUESTS: Steven Del Duca - Vaughan MayorGeorge StroumboulopoulosBy iHeartRadio

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Deb learned something while taking a CPR course 35:16

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We take your calls Plus – Would you snitch on your neighbour? GUEST: David Goodman - Owner and CEO at Heaven Can Wait Emergency First Aid Inc.By iHeartRadio

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Woman sentenced to a year in jail in dog attack 38:20

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Are you satisfied with this outcome? Plus – Why an MPP’s Christmas card drew criticism from a former mayor GUESTS: Matt Elliott - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief Bobbi-Ann Brady - MPP for Haldimand-NorfolkBy iHeartRadio

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Ep.206 Grab Life By The Balls (Kenny Kane of Testicular Cancer Foundation and Firmspace) 1:30:43

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Monologue: Animal Cruelty or Animal Welfare? Too Much Birthday Fun For The Double Nickel Shien Gets Investigated No Music Venue! Guest: Kenny Kane is a mission-driven CEO known for building high-integrity organizations across real estate, technology, and the nonprofit sector. He leads Firmspace, a premium private-office and proworking company, wher…

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What is the going rate for babysitters these days? 35:20

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Why you might be paying more this holiday season Plus – The latest on talks between Air Transat and the pilots’ union GUESTS: Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.ca Terah McKinnon - Senior Communications Advisor at NSLCBy iHeartRadio

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TTC employee and customer charged after allegedly stabbing each other at subway station 39:17

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Are you carrying something on you for self-protection? Plus - Toronto is introducing fare capping for TTC riders in 2026 GUESTS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor - Ward 6 - York CentreBy iHeartRadio

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Canada’s FIFA World Cup opponents are finalized 36:47

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Deb gets insight from a friend of the show who was there Plus – Are Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry doing a ‘soft launch’? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - Newstalk 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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Bars can host soccer fans, but bylaw officers will make sure it doesn’t include FIFA World Cup branding 36:50

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Why are bylaw officers enforcing for FIFA? Plus - How do you make the call on keeping kids home when they’re sick? GUEST: John Wright - veteran pollster and head of the polling firm Canada Pulse InsightsBy iHeartRadio

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Doug Ford says Liberals want to teach kids “every wacko, left wing, radical thing" 33:25

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Do you like this tone? Plus - Do you buy that a couple has never had an argument? GUEST: Karen Gordon - Gordon StrategiesBy iHeartRadio

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Should we be selling trucks to ICE? 36:32

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Deb takes your calls Plus - Are you team AMAPCEO or team Ontario? GUEST: Bradley Chaplick – partner at LEVITT DI LELLA DUGGAN & CHAPLICK LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Olivia Chow proposes higher tax on people who buy luxury homes 28:21

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Is this the right move? Plus – How chaotic is your Spotify Wrapped? GUEST: Sandra Hawken - president and CEO of Holland Bloorview FoundationBy iHeartRadio

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Ontario to review learning, testing after ‘insufficient progress’ in EQAO results 38:21

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Deb takes your calls Plus - Are people satisfied with the GO Trains? GUESTS: Paul Calandra - Ontario Education Minister Adam Silvertown - founder of VetMeds.caBy iHeartRadio

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Why is a new car cheaper in Canada than the US? 35:25

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Deb gets answers. Plus – Does your dog have your personality? GUESTS: Lorraine Sommerfeld - columnist at driving.ca Neil Heatherington - CEO of Daily Bread food bankBy iHeartRadio

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Inside Ontario’s Auditor General report 38:47

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How is the province overseeing doctor billings? Plus – Deb weighs in on TCDSB Chair Markus de Dominico’s comments GUEST: Siobhan Morris - CTV Toronto Queen’s Park Bureau reporterBy iHeartRadio

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Ep.205 Behind the Mics: Our Turn in the Spotlight (Steve and Michelle Sit In The Hotseat) 1:12:01

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In this weeks episode; A rare host-on-host showdown, Steve and Michelle turn the mics on each other and dish out the stories, quirks, and questions they usually save for their guests. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and surprisingly revealing. A behind-the-scenes look at the duo that keeps Dripping Springs talking. There's a few tears, some hard li…

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What you might not know about weight loss drugs like Ozempic 36:27

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How medication is changing how we eat Plus - Carney to shuffle cabinet after Guilbeault resignation GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister…

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Is investing becoming too much like gambling? 39:08

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Deb takes your calls Plus – What would make Toronto a better place to live? GUEST: Shannon Lee Simmons - certified financial planner and author based in TorontoBy iHeartRadio

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Episode 53: Ghosts 50:22

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Who wants to see a love story between a pulpy freak and a robot? I hope it's you, because it's happening!!! April Raygun as Barry, Caleb Zane Huett as CL4RK, Derick Marchel as Jet Set-Radio, and Samm Star as Saraya. With Joel Ruiz as the GM and editor. The Validator: Andrew Harper. Executive Producers: Brian G and Patrick Holder. Associate Producer…

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Where is actually cheap to buy a home now? 36:37

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Is there anywhere in the GTA this is possible? Plus – Who’s got a big sign? GUEST: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your EyesBy iHeartRadio

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Who are the top political quitters? 39:47

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Jim Richards is in for Deb today Plus – Jim’s Black Friday advice GUEST: Dan Delmar - Managing partner at the comms firm TNKR Media and contributor to CJAD 800 MontrealBy iHeartRadio

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N.S. announces it will sell all remaining U.S. alcohol, won’t order any more 34:13

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Should Ontario do the same thing? Plus – Christmas tree farmers get ready for the busiest time of year GUESTS: Kim Schofield - Criminal Defense Lawyer Shirley Brennan - Executive Director of Christmas Tree Farmers of OntarioBy iHeartRadio

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TTC proposing fare freeze for 2026 despite budget issues 38:08

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Is this the wrong move? Plus - Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, laying out conditions for new oil pipeline GUESTS: Heather Exner-Pirot - Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Peter Bethlenfalvy - Ontario Finance Minister Dr. Michelle Foster - Registered Clinical P…

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Does Mark Carney have an attitude problem? 35:23

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Why ‘Who Cares’ could backfire. Plus – Your worst airplane stories GUESTS: Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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Is Deb right about garbage bins? 36:25

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A behind the scenes debate turns in to calls from you. Plus – Why AI toys are causing concern this holiday season GUESTS: Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Carmi Levy - tech expert Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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One Toronto city councillor has a plan to make the TTC better 34:42

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Deb takes your calls. Plus – Deb talks with Jim about socializing while not drinking. GUEST: Brad Bradford - City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Ritesh Kotak - cybersecurity expertBy iHeartRadio

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What is the state of hazing in sports right now? 37:39

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A new report has some interesting data. Plus - Do we need breakfast and lunch available at school for every kid? GUEST: Dr. Jay Johnson - leading Canadian hazing researcher, University of ManitobaBy iHeartRadio