Best Spending MP Podcasts (2025)

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Toronto's Fire Chief calls for a revision in federal regulations on lithium-ion batteries 26:16

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How dangerous are they? Plus – The current state of the CFL GUESTS: John Taylor - Mayor of Newmarket Jim Jessop - Toronto Fire Chief Mike Hogan - play by play voice for the Argos on TSN 1050 and communications manager for the teamBy iHeartRadio

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Are you working your dream job? 38:57

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What is it? Plus – The Toronto Blue Jays try to firm up a division lead GUESTS: Matt Sookram - writer at Jays Journal and award winning play by play man Francis Syms - Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber PolytechnicBy iHeartRadio

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Three thousand more homes will be built across the Mackay Whitsundays 2:08

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The Premier was here for the announcement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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House Party: Are Americans’ hurt feelings getting in the way of a Canada-U.S. deal? 28:54

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The U.S. Ambassador to Canada says he’s disappointed in what he calls the “anti-American” sentiment of the elbows up campaign. So this week on House Party, we’re asking: are those hurt feelings getting in the way of Prime Minister Mark Carney being able to strike a trade deal with President Donald Trump? Was the ambassador warning Canada’s politici…

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Two suspects tried to steal a car. A father & son confronted them. What would you have done? 36:11

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Inside the wild story involving a crowbar Plus - Donald Trump says countries in Europe are ‘going to hell’ over mass migration GUESTS: Michael De Forge - has been supporting encampment residents Steve Ryan - CP24 Crime ReporterBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: Doug Ford will ban municipal speed cameras this fall 37:51

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Is this the right move? Plus - Is Kneecap actually banned from Canada? GUESTS: Joel Sandaluk - Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLPBy iHeartRadio

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Queensland Premier takes aim at BHP over job cuts 2:08

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"We are looking for companies that want to become part of who we are as a state." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Are young people going back to religion? 38:02

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Is this a passing trend or a major shift? Plus – The CFL announces a major set of changes to how the game is played GUESTS: Monte MacGregor - Criminal Defense Lawyer Reverend Michael Coren Dave Naylor – TSN Football InsiderBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel to return on Tuesday 39:56

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Jim reacts as the news breaks on air Plus – Could you do what Charlie Kirk’s wife did? GUESTS: Sara Hamdy - research analyst at Restaurants Canada Dr. Jonathan Lai - Executive Director of the Autism Alliance of CanadaBy iHeartRadio

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The Premier is set to blast BHP for Queensland job losses today 2:08

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While calling for investors to back Queensland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Did you spend time in Middlemount last week? 2:06

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You may have come in contact with measles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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We Kicked, We Ran, We Fished: Action-Packed Day on'Boat' with Goa’s Legendary Fisherman 38:12

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La la la la la. Went fishing–vishing, but not the rod-wod kind. This was net-throwing, the “catch me if you can” edition. And the man behind the magic? Goa’s very own celebrity caster, Francisco Fernandes… or, as every wave in Goa knows him, Pele Bhau! So, Pele Bhau and his team dragged me into some seriously wild adventures.From fish to turtles to…

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Should Canada suck up or stand up to Donald Trump? 52:48

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This week, Donald Trump enjoyed a second state visit to the United Kingdom and was feted by King Charles and the royal family at Windsor Castle — a move some Brits saw as the United Kingdom sucking up to the U.S. president. Canadian podcaster and author Stephen Marche and former Mexican politician Agustín Barrios Gómez discuss whether their countri…

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What’s News in Markets: Intel’s Win, Darden’s Struggles, FedEx on Tariffs 4:52

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What drove Intel’s best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Doug Ford eats ice cream and might have a point 37:18

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Is he right about speed cameras? Plus – The ultimate dishwasher argument….Jim solves it! GUESTS: Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical AnalystBy iHeartRadio

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Jim weighs in on Canada banning rap group Kneecap 37:14

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Is this the right move? Plus – What is the Blue Jays’ ‘Magic Number’? GUEST: Mike Wilner - Baseball columnist at the Toronto Star, host of the Deep Left Field podcastBy iHeartRadio

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Unmasking the 'dark arts' of political whipping 46:48

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This week the so-called ‘dark arts’ of politics are being demystified, with a look inside the system known as whipping, where MPs are corralled by fair means or foul into voting with their party’s leadership in Parliament. But in the modern era have things moved more from threats of punishment to pastoral care? And have the days of the 'little blac…

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Jim weighs in on the Jimmy Kimmel story 37:07

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Should he have been taken off the year? Plus – Is ‘senior’ an offensive word now?By iHeartRadio

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Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off the air 38:02

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Is this government overreach from the FCC? Plus – Do you need to speak English to give good customer service? GUESTS: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal L…

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Premier to meet with coal industry as more miners consider job cuts 2:08

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Plus - would-be robber charged over attempted hold up at Caneland Central See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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More parking, terminal facelift for Mackay Airport 2:08

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Plus - the fallout continues over BHP's decision to close to the Saraji South coal mine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Critics call out Vaughan’s decision to get rid of the speed camera program 37:01

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Jim talks to one academic who thinks this is a mistake Plus – Inside the latest shakeup in Canadian politics GUESTS: Linda Rothman - Professor at TMU Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultantBy iHeartRadio

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Wait, are glass coffee tables a death trap? 38:50

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Why they cause 2.5 million injuries a year. Plus – Inside today’s interest rate cut GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime analyst and former homicide detective Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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BHP called "un-Australian" over Bowen Basin mine closure 2:09

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Plus - almost $60 million worth of improvements are on the way for Mackay Airport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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House Party: How is Carney tackling All. Of. The. Crises? 29:31

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Parliament is back. And so is House Party. As Prime Minister Mark Carney faces off against newly re-elected Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre while grappling with the trade war, the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, the climate crisis, a budget that ain’t gonna be pretty, two overseas wars, a possible national unity crisis or two… need we…

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Breaking: 750 Queensland mining jobs axed 2:08

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While BHP FutureFit Mackay academy is being reviewed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Jim’s neighbour’s house was broken in to 35:59

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Does leaving the window open make it the home owner’s fault? Plus – Does every wedding invitation come with a plus-one? GUEST: Mike Wilner – baseball columnist at the Toronto StarBy iHeartRadio

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Are you Team Cans or Team Bottles 38:13

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A surprising debate breaks out to kick off the show Plus – What’s it like to lose an election really badly? GUESTS: Natalie Johnson - CTV Toronto reporter John Tory – former Mayor of Toronto Gabor Lukacs - President at Air Passenger Rights.caBy iHeartRadio

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Mackay Council responds to calls for Sarina Sugar Shed to shut down 2:08

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It's costing ratepayers millions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Jim thinks we should have microphones in every classroom. 36:46

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Is this overreach? Plus – Are Toronto sports fans smart? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime MinisterBy iHeartRadio

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Have you ever been in a fight? 37:25

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Jim’s wondering how many listeners have ever put up their dukes. Plus – What items have too much packaging? GUESTS: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto lawyer and independent journalistBy iHeartRadio

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Mirani MP takes issue with Pleystowe big Battery 2:08

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Housing demand continues to grow in Mackay 2:08

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And values continue to rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Four injured in Mackay caravan rollover 2:08

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They were driving along the Mackay Ring Road when it happened See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Pierre Poilievre sits down to talk major projects, climate, and political violence 1:00:19

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Ahead of MPs returning to the House of Commons, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joins The House for a sit-down interview in studio to discuss the federal government’s major projects list, his views on climate change and his worries about his family’s security in a time of growing political violence. Then, Catherine Cullen talks to Dan Myerson,…

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What’s News in Markets: Robinhood Social, AI Oracle, Paramount Bid 5:56

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Why did Robinhood go social? And how did AI help Oracle make up for its lackluster earnings results? Plus, will Paramount make a bid for Warner? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Debunking the misinformation around the killing of Charlie Kirk 38:27

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Jim talks with a conspiracy theory podcast host about what’s fake out there Plus – Breaking down a viral video from an airplane GUEST: Nathan Radke - cultural professor at Humber and co-host of the Uncover Up podcastBy iHeartRadio

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What is the worst gift for someone to give a kid? 39:39

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Recorder? Drum set? Jim goes through the most headache causing things your kids love. Plus – Inside the manhunt for the guy who killed Charlie Kirk GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective Caryma S’ad - Toronto lawyer and independent journalistBy iHeartRadio

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Is Keir committed to cleaning up politics? 46:24

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This week is a look under the bonnet of British politics, and shining a light into the dark corners of how Westminster’s finances operates, and seeing if the endless pledges to close loopholes and tighten regulations after every scandal have actually led to a crackdown on illegal lobbying and undue influence on democracy. Or whether the UK remains …

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Jim has some thoughts on how people are talking about the killing of Charlie Kirk 38:39

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Where does the rhetoric go from here? Plus – A new development in the Hamilton security camera story GUESTS: Matt Francis - Councillor for Ward 5 - City of Hamilton Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Are political tensions in the States going to ease up? 38:02

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Jim talks to a commentator in Washington Plus – Will Carney’s major projects announcement make an impact? GUESTS: Brian Karem - American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!” Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data…

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An expanded transit lounge will be built at Mackay hospital 2:06

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It'll be ready by the end of next year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Multiple people injured in Bruce Highway crash 2:08

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Unfolding between Proserpine and Bowen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Anne Baker is now a Mackay Councillor 2:08

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She's told us it's a massive step up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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BREAKING: Donald Trump posts that Charlie Kirk is dead 35:54

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Jim talks with a commentator who says Kirk was “like a son” to him Plus – Car crashes in to Richmond Hill daycare GUEST: Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former CongressmanBy iHeartRadio

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BREAKING: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at event 36:57

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Who is the commentator? Jim hears from people in the US Plus - If you charge a young person, should you have to charge an adult too? GUEST: Marcell Wilson – Founder of the One By One MovementBy iHeartRadio

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Two people have died in a two-car crash near Collinsville 2:08

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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The Premier is in Mackay today 2:08

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Addressing antisocial behaviour at Bluewater Quay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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GM Canada says shift cut in Oshawa will happen early next year 39:20

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Jim speaks with the union head. GUEST: Jeff Gray - President of Unifor Local 222By iHeartRadio

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Israel strikes Qatar, Mark Carney responds 39:11

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Jim gets insight from a political science expert Plus - What did your parents do that should have gotten them arrested? GUESTS: 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…