In the wake of the fiery crash of a EV in Toronto's streets early on Thursday morning, Greg Brady spoke to Flavio Volpe - President, APMA (The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association is ’s national association representing OEM producers of auto parts, equipment, tools, technology & services). He is internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry & a Member of the Order of Canada to find out if EV's are more dangerous in a crash like the one that occurred? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York about some encampments in Toronto parks being unsafe and his thoughts on the Prime Minister's caucus meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory Wyatt Sharpe, 15 y/o | Host of The Wyatt Sharpe Show | Thursdays on @thenewsforum Goldie Ghamari, Independent MPP (Carleton) Discuss: 1 - Trudeau given Oct. 28 deadline to respond to calls for him to resign, 2 - Mayor Chow pushes back on Premier Ford, 3 - Canada will slash 2025 target for permanent residents by 21 per cent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a private caucus meeting in Ottawa yesterday so Liberals could discuss the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau without their comments being on the record.  Next, Some MPs are out with pitchforks pointed straight at Prime Minister Trudeau. Independent MP, Kevin Vuong, shares his insights and predictions when it comes to Canada's embattled leader. Lastly, Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor and candidate for the Toronto city council by-election in Don Valley West. He's here to respond to accusations that he has made questionable comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Dane Lloyd, Emergency Preparedness Shadow Minister, Conservative Party of Canada about the Conservatives motion to summon former Liberal Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna to the witness stand at the Jasper wildfire investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with David Kelley, GM of Soho Hotel who is speaking up about the unsafe conditions surrounding the encampment at the Clarence Square Dog Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Discuss: 1. Trudeau fate - what happens today,  2. Two city council candidates drop out, endorse Rachel Chernos Lin - there's still a huge push from some to prevent Anthony Furey from getting this council seat - why is that? 3. Ontario Science Centre alternate locations - how does this land? Will people and schools GO? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Alejandra Bravo, City Councillor, Ward 9 – Davenport about Toronto’s winter shelter plan won’t meet need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a surreal moment when politics and rap intersected....with former President Barack Obama rapping alongside Eminem. And it is stunts like this that shows voters how Kamala Harris is lacking. Next, Stephen Lecce Ontario's Minister of Energy and Electrification lays out his energy plan to meet the demands of an ever growing population and their energy needs. Lastly, lawyer Kathryn Marshall, with Marshall Law. She's demanding the CUPE expose their financials because there is concern that union money may be being misspent on questionable protests and rallies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Our dependence on convenience comes at a cost of cheap labour mostly from immigrants 2 - Ontario promises to pay for ripping out bike lanes that fail unannounced criteria 3- Ontario appoints former federal Liberal health minister to lead primary care team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a strong argument to be made that Premier Doug Ford is running the city of Toronto, not Mayor Chow. Next, Mayors across the province are calling for provincial clarification when it comes to mental-health laws. Guelph Mayor, Cam Guthrie, explains why direction is needed so that municipalities can better deal with the opioid crisis and encampments. Lastly, Chris Waddell, an Ex-CBCer and professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa. He is here to give his analysis of the state of the CBC and to share his insights when it comes to the future of the broadcaster.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert , Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, & author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- Opposition gears up for long-awaited return of the Ontario legislature 2 - When will we know more about B.C.'s tight provincial election? 3 - Toronto UHN hospitals reinstate masking requirements 4 - Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies to discuss the Ontario legislature back in session after 19 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a a story that seems to be rather contentious involves Toronto UHN Hospitals' decision to reinstate masking requirements. Next, Shai Davidai is a Jewish professor who has been suspended from Columbia University. His crime? Exposing the faculty of advocating for the genocide of Jews.  Lastly, Alex Nuttall, Mayor of Barrie, who is seeking clarification from the province regarding mental-health laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Shai Davidai is a Jewish professor who has been suspended from Columbia University. His crime? Exposing the faculty of advocating for the genocide of Jews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Lucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Communications and Media Insights, Enterprise Canada Discuss: 1 -Liberal MPs will present official demand for Trudeau to resign in coming days, sources say   2 - Doug Ford plans to rip out existing bike lanes that are bringing traffic ‘to a standstill’   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with John Lorinc, Journalist, covering cities & climate. Spacing, Globe & Mail, Corporate Knights. Editor: Coach House Books. Author Dream States (2022), No Jews Live Here (2024) about the need for Mayor Chow to push back against Doug Ford for his promise to rip up bike lanes in the city of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a story that is making headlines not just in Canada, but south of the border too, is the fact that a former Canadian Olympian is charged in connection with a massive cocaine bust AND alleged murders.  Next, It's not too often that politicians get involved in romantic relationships, but NDP MPP Catherine Fife is doing just that.  She's here to blast a callous system that would fail to keep partners together in Long Term Care facilities. Lastly, Cathy Parkes. She is with the advocacy group, 'The Ontario Health Coalition' - wanting to ensure better care for nursing home residents. Her father went through a terrible experience at one such nursing home, where he ultimately died due to starvation and dehydration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Warren Kinsella, Former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealing that some Conservative parliamentarians are involved in foreign interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer, protest watcher Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School board Trustee  Chris Chapin - Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group  Discuss: 1. Justin Trudeau says he knows which Conservatives are connected to foreign meddling 2. Doug Ford poised to send out pre-election cheques to 16 million Ontarians 3. Ford minister slams trustees’ $145,000 trip to Italy to buy artwork for new school. Time to crack down on school boards and trustees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a mutiny underway in Ottawa. Reports are that Liberal MPs will present an official demand for Prime Minister Trudeau to resign in the coming days. Will he walk the plank or will swords be drawn? Next, Sharan Kaur, political strategist, isn't new to political discord and upheaval and she's here to analyze the impending uprising at the House of Commons. Lastly, Ashwin Annamalai, Kitchener-Waterloo resident, who discusses what it's like to be the target of hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Michael Teper, a GTA lawyer about what has happened into the inquiry into this principal's death? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady was joined by Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher to discuss a black bloc protest outside Toronto Police headquarters next Friday. The event was announced after Samidoun was designated a terrorist entity by Public Safety Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Taylor Deasley, Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications & Issues Management, Enterprise Canada Discuss: 1. Should bike lanes be the domain of municipalities? 2.  Will a new leader at this point help the Liberal party's chances in the next election? 3.  Premier Doug Ford thinks Taylor Swift should stick to music rather than politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in there's a storm brewing over....bobba tea? Toronto actor Simi Liu is not impressed by a recent pitch on Dragon's Den that featured the popular beverage. He calls it cultural appropriation and doesn't want to back the company as an investor. Next, city councillor Lily Cheng. She's here to expand on earlier comments where she laments that transit can be a luxury for some people. It's simply unaffordable. Lastly, Cody MacRae, an Etobicoke resident who started a petition regarding the Bloor west bike lanes. His petition outlines 8 points of concern regarding the bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. What’s the Trudeau play I’m getting all this out there w/ India? 2. ⁠Some Liberal MPs mount a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau 3. ⁠Prabmeet Sarkaria travel in from Brampton 4. ⁠Lily Cheng took some criticism for noting transit can be a “luxury” for some in Toronto - wrong word but right sentiment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in a complicated tale of murder, extortion and coercion. Those are the allegations waged against India by Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declares six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, persona non grata. Next, Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist. He's here to expand on the shaky relations between Canada and India after India retaliated by ordering six Canadian diplomats to leave the country by Saturday. Lastly, Leigh Revers, Associate Professor at the Institute of Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto. He has some concerns about the feminization of higher education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor, The Hub Discuss: 1 -1. Not a lot of business is getting done in the House of Commons. A lot of antics, more than usual….so it’s not even about the potential for a non-confidence vote….but is this how it looks like it’s going to go for another 12 months? 2. Kamala Harris blitzed the media this week. I’m not sure it went great. We asked her to do interviews….and get out there. She did. How did you think it went? 3. Why is a city that has so many flaws providing services for people spending $18-$20 million of our money to fund school breakfasts for kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in a controversial new breakfast program for Toronto students. Next, Chris Selley is a columnist with the National Post. He's here to discuss the fact that we just can't have nice things, thanks to government. Lastly, Nate Erskine-Smith. He's the Liberal MP for Beaches-East York and he definitely was not happy when his integrity was questioned during a committee hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer, protest watcher Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1 - Mayor Chow may have said 'sorry;' but the Jewish community is not buying it, 2 - ‘We will support it’: Council votes to extend Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport lease by as long as 12 years 3 - Work on Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule: Chow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on questions for Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and her office staff. Next, Michelle Stock is Vice President (Ontario) of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. She's here to discuss Mayor's Chow's claim that office staff somehow "misplaced" several emails regarding an October 7th commemorative event. Lastly, Josh Matlow. He's the Toronto city councillor for St. Paul's and he's here to talk about the need for a public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Olivia Chow AWOL from Oct 7 commemorative events. Staff claim the email inviting her was missed... Do we have a Mayor who isn't aware of world events or "front page" news?   2. Public inquiry into the Eglinton LRT...necessary? Or just open the damn thing 3. Massive Nathan Phillips Square revamp will have to wait as city struggles with finances, staff say 4. ‘A gravely serious matter’: Alleged Frank Stronach victim says Toronto police ignored her sexual assault claim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a myriad of local issues....Delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT....the future of the Billy Bishop Island Airport....and the way police may have mishandled a complaint from an alleged Frank Stronach victim. Greg spoke with Shelley Carroll, the Councillor for Ward 17, Don Valley North about this and a few other issues. Next, Greg spoke about the Toronto Police Services meeting and hate speech, in our society. There is an growing amount of hate crimes against member of our community and what can be done to reduce it. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, Writer with Post Media and Author of "The Right Path". She's here to talk about her assertion that the government has propagated a false moral equivalence between antisemitism and Islamophobia. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, he's a Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News. Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour are the hottest tickets on the planet. And scammers are cashing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Mayor Chow's silence on Oct 7th (Chow can tweet about National Tree Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival...but no expression of sympathy for the victims of Oct 7th?) 2. City parks crews aren't working as hard as they should be (a surprise to no one?)  3. Michael Thompson - Toronto City Council rule is IF there's no jail sentencing, he can continue on as city councillor - but should anyone convicted of or pleading down sexual assault be able to do that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the absence of mayor Olivia Chow from marking the one year anniversary of when Hamas killed more than a thousand Israelis and abducted hundreds of others and she now needs to step aside. Next, Victoria Mancinelli, is the Director of Public Relations for LIUNA (Labourers International Union of North America) that has spoken out against Hamas, while others have stayed silent this past year. Next, James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre. He's here to talk about a rally by Pro-Hamas supporters that took place in a predominately Jewish neighbourhood, which he says was chosen to intimidate members of the Jewish community. Lastly, Alex Beheshti, a Senior Consultant specializing in urban planning and land economics. If social housing is such a priority, why is it taking so long? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert , Warren Kinsella, Former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- Abacus poll...This isn't looking good for the Liberals  2. Should Truth & Reconciliation Day a provincial holiday? What about schools?  3. TTC ads...can we afford to be picky?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the one year anniversary of when Hamas killed more than a thousand Israelis and abducted hundreds of others. Next, Tamara Gottlieb. She is a founding member of JEFA (Jewish Educators & Families Association of Canada). She expands on what our kids can expect at school today. Next, Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of JEFA (Jewish Educators & Families Association of Canada) for joining us, next is Terry Newman, a National Post columnist. She's here to talk about "A year in the life at Hamas HQ"...which she also dubs "a Canadian university." Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. He's here to discuss the significance of October 7th and the impact it has had on him, his family and his relationship with his Jewish identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady stepped into Mayor Chow's shoes to deliver the address to the city of Toronto, ahead of October 7th, that she should be giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies  Discuss: 1 -Nothing is stopping Ontario Place’s changes. It just sat there for 15-16 years with nothing except the concert venue. Do you have an open mind on what it will be and how it will get used? 2. ⁠Jail/bail came up in the House of Commons regarding the 29 year old officer shot in Toronto Wednesday night - is this the one big thing the Liberals absolutely needed to pivot on - and there’s been no energy to do so?  3. High-speed rail - wouldn’t fair better train service get cars off all the highways we keep arguing about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on policing and the battle between the city and the Toronto Police Association for fair remuneration. Jason Tomlinson is President of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation and he is seeking the presidency of the Toronto Police Association. Next, Mandy Maggen, a concerned parent from Thornhill. She's here to talk about her disappointment and disgust with the YRDSB's decision to essentially ban commemorative events on October 7th by students.  Lastly, we’ll hear from Saad Usmani, Director of Economic Research with Toronto's Board of Trade. He's here to discuss just how much Taylor Swift's impending arrival could bolster Toronto's economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer, protest watcher Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York Nokha Dakroub, Former Peel District School Board Trustee Discuss: 1 - Extremist attack on Jewish community, is that a ‘realistic possibility’? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady real dangers Toronto police face every time they report for duty , he is joined by Jon Reid, the President of the Toronto Police Association to discuss of how can disturbing this is and what can be done to put an end to this. Next, Shelley Carroll, City Councilor for Ward 17—Don Valley North. She's here to talk Billy Bishop Island Airport, and also an interesting story about how many people are successful when appealing Toronto parking fines, claiming hardship. Lastly, we’ll hear from Hen Mazzig - an Israeli writer, speaker, and social media influencer. He is also a senior fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute. Mazzig is of Mizrahi Jewish descent. He shares his insights when it comes to a very contentious area of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Vance and Walz stick to policy in polite VP debate - but who won? 2 - Billy Bishop airport runway one step closer to extension 3 - Toronto police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison for theft, falsifying reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre and how long he can push non-confidence votes, drug injection sites in Toronto and his stance on the recent missile attack on Israel. Next, Shaiel Ben-Ephraim, Host of "Israel Explained" on YouTube. He's here after a major escalation in the middle east, with the Israeli military saying about 180 missiles had been fired at Israel, most of which were intercepted. Benjamin Netanyahu vows to retaliate. Lastly, Derek Finkle, a man who lives across the street from a drug injection site. He has been struggling to get all levels of government to acknowledge and address safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the leader of the Official Opposition about how many "non-confidence" motions he can put forth and his stance on the missile attack on Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert Discuss: 1 - TDSB cancels Truth and Reconciliation Day field trips to Nathan Phillips Square citing ‘abundance of caution’   2 - Billy Bishop airport ‘disappointed’ with city staff recommendations to not extend lease 3 - Canada’s fertility rate has hit a record low. What’s behind the drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the future of Billy Bishop airport. Ports Toronto is hoping to extend its current lease by 40 years and to build a needed runway. Neil Pakey is President & Chief Executive Officer of Nieuport Aviation joined us to discuss its future. Next, TTC Chair and City Councillor Jamaal Myers. He's here to unpack a story about the TTC taking a closer look at the kind of ads it allows and ensuring the ads align with Toronto's own climate change policy. Plus 'Delays, dysfunction and ballooning costs' - Finch West LRT enters court battle. Lastly, Yvan Baker, a Liberal MP representing the riding of Etobicoke Centre. What did he say that essentially got him silenced in the House of Commons for the next seven months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about the strained relationship between the police association members and the Mayor and City Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group , Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- Abacus poll...This isn't looking good for the Liberals  2. Should Truth & Reconciliation Day a provincial holiday? What about schools?  3. TTC ads...can we afford to be picky?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The day honours survivors of residential schools, and those who didn’t make it home to their birth parents from those schools….it’s also colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day - the orange shirt is a simple of the stripping away of cultures and freedoms stripped away from young Indigenous people over our country’s history…NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa hopes to make today a paid provincial holiday.  Next, Dr. Keith Stewart. He's a Senior Energy Analyst with Greenpeace Canada. He's here to unpack a story about the TTC taking a closer look at the kind of ads it allows and ensuring the ads align with Toronto's own climate change policy. Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam, an economics professor from Toronto Metropolitan University. Good news for those earning minimum wage in Ontario and good news for all employees as salary increases that outpace inflation are expected for the first time in a while.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network Discuss: 1 -CTV fires 2 staffers involved with editing Poilievre clip 2 - Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving  3 - Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50K in Toronto  4 - More people in Toronto are eating alone in restaurants. The trend is expected to rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on what constitutes reasonable force… this in relation to an ongoing court case involving an off-duty Toronto police officer – who’s accused of assault causing bodily harm – after a confrontation with 19-year-old Brampton man who died hours later.. 640 Toronto Crime specialist and former police inspector Hank Idsinga joins us to discuss. Next, Joey Scoleri, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for Live Nation.. talking about the new Rogers Stadium coming to Downsview in North York. How many people will this venue hold? And what big acts does this venue have the potential to attract? Also, Scott Aitchison, MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka and Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, talking about housing building starts.. and why development costs are out of control.. how will a Conservative government step in and FINALLY get housing built.  Lastly, Councillor Gord perks, who is Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee to talk about the revamped development applications process and if there's still too much red tap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Charlie Pinkerton, Journalist with The Trillium, about Premier Doug Ford's government trying to change a deal that dictates how casinos in Niagara are run. Charlie has the scoop and fills you in on the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector Hank Idsinga, about an off-duty Toronto police officer accused of assaulting a 19-year-old Brampton man hours before his sudden death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Gord Perks, Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor Parkdale - High Park and Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee, about the impact red tape and zoning rules has on getting housing built in Toronto. Is there a way to speed up timelines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Discuss: 1 - No more school trips to protests as province probes Toronto board's actions  2 - Ford announces plan to explore building tunnel under Highway 401  3 - Trudeau calls Tories ‘bullies,’ withdraws question period ‘crap’ remark  4 - NDP hasn’t ruled out bringing Sarah Jama back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on Premier Doug Ford’s plans to build a traffic tunnel underneath the 401 across the GTA… Is it feasible? Doable? Will you and I ever see this project come to fruition? We speak with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto, who has some pretty strong opinions about the Premier’s undertaking  Next, David Wilkes, President and CEO of Building Industry and Land Development Association, joins us to talk about why the city’s housing crisis is about to get worse as development applications drop off. Lastly, Alan Cross, host of the ongoing history of new music.. talking about what he’s hearing in the live music scene about today’s announcement from Live Nation, Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi), Founder of More Neighbours Toronto, about the Ontario government announcing plans to explore whether tunnelling under a major highway, an idea Premier Doug Ford first mused about when he was a Toronto city councillor, is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with: Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector About: 1 - Time on hold for 911 in Toronto dropped this year, after average of nearly 1 minute wait in 2023 2 - Toronto police to be stationed in 3 ERs for mental health cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada , Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-Just weeks after teasing “game-changing” ideas to manage traffic congestion on GTA highways, Premier Doug Ford is set to hold a news conference at 8:30am along the 401. Experts say the gov’t could either widen, tunnel or deck.  2 - Ontario education ministry orders probe into Toronto school board over field trip to protest 3 - TTC reverses decision to scrap free public Wi-Fi at subway stations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a student who attended the TDSB anti-Israel rally.. We speak with Warren Kinsella of Daisy Group consulting firm about this – he spoke with the student in question. Lastly, Graham McGregor, Conservative MPP for Brampton North and Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform, about Canada’s criminal code – the need for bail reform – and we get his thoughts on what we need to do to address congestion on GTA highways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage, about new mortgage rules - and what they mean for first-time home buyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Angela Bonfanti, CEO of CNIB & Jennifer Bromley, a parent of a child with low vision to talk about how to recognize that children need eye exams earlier in a child's development to find and correct any issues that your child may have that will impact their learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Trudeau says he understands Canadian 'frustration' 2 - Is there a battle ahead to keep Toronto’s Island Airport - it’s quite possible - and a meeting happens today  3 - A lot of fallout from Premier Doug Ford’s comments that the best way to avoid homelessness is…job applications….in essence, a blanket statement suggesting people who aren’t working and are living on the street…..don’t want to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a Toronto city council by-election that got a lot more interesting…and inflammatory when former Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, called one of the leading candidates to win the seat in Don Valley West…a bigot. That candidate is 640 contributor Anthony Furey and his political opponent, Rachel Chernos Lin, joined us to respond to their back and forth comments. Next, NDP MPP for Spadina - Fort York, Chris Glover. He's the Critic for Democratic Reform and Technology and he's not happy about a Yonge subway extension route. Lastly, April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate. She challenges Premier Doug Ford's incoming bike lane ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1- The bill that some say forced loved ones into long-term care homes far from where they originally lived - gets its day in court today…Bill 7 - The “More Beds/Better Care Act” will be in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this morning 2- Toronto police to be stationed in 3 ERs for mental health cases 3- A second TDSB trustee is demanding swift investigation and action regarding last Wednesday’s “field trip” to a political protest regarding poisoned water at a First Nations community up near Kenora, Ontario  4- Justin Trudeau will make what’s believed to be the first US late night talk show appearance of a sitting Canadian Prime Minister - he’ll be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a Toronto city council by-election that got a lot more interesting…and inflammatory when former Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, called one of the leading candidates to win the seat in Don Valley West…a bigot. That candidate is 640 contributor Anthony Furey and he joins us to react to these accusations. Next, former Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne called in to clarify her accusation of her “bigot” comments about Anthony Furey. Lastly, Michael Teper – another concerned citizen to continue our conversation we began last week from a TDSB “field trip” to the Grassy Narrows protest that turned into a pro-Palestinian rally.. That’s against protocol and rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor, The Hub Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 -Bike Lanes/Province stepping in? 2 - TDSB fallout and "apology"   3 - Ontario Liberal Party Annual Meeting this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the fallout from our story yesterday about a TDSB “field trip” to a Grassy Norrows Indigenous event and were seen participating in a Pro-Palestine rally. Parents feel misled and demand answers and we talked to Bryan Passifiume, Ottawa-based columnist/Toronto Sun who was also looking for some kind of explanation from the TDSB Next, Neil Lumsden, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport who announced earlier this week that he’d donate his brain after his death to forward concussion research. Lastly, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party ahead of the Ontario Liberal Party Annual Meeting in London, Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Discuss: 1 - Almost a certainty there won’t be an early federal election…..the Bloc Quebecois party confirmed it won’t vote with the Poilievre Conservatives in a non-confidence vote 2 - Bay of Quinte provincial by-election tonight - this seat was Todd Smith’s the longtime Energy Minister, and for a hot minute, Minister of Education 3 - Parent at TDSB school upset that kids were taken on a “field trip” to the Grassy Narrows protest. Should teachers be disciplined? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a new documentary by friend of the show, Adam Zivo - Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy & columnist for National Post. He spoke to us from Ukraine about his documentary. Next, is Melissa - a Parent at TDSB school where the kids were taken on a “field trip” to the Grassy Narrows protest. That’s against protocol and rules. We get her reaction and what action she took. Lastly, an incident that happened back in January. The City was installing a water main and workers came across human remains which turns out to be indigenous remains so now they are working with indigenous groups to figure out next steps. We spoke to Matthew Bingley, Toronto City Hall Reporter for Global News and fills us in with the details of this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies , Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-Who won the debate tonight? Harris beats Trump 2 -Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate 3 - City of Toronto rethinking plans for DVP construction one day after disruptive rollout  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on Jagmeet Singh’s confrontation with a heckler on Parliament Hill. A lot of people were taking side if Mr. Singh was in the right or in the wrong for his decision to confront the heckler. You can see the video on our Tik Tok account but right now we heard from you what you had to say. Next, is Kate Harrison, Vice-Chair Summa Strategies…as we continue our coverage on the Singh confrontation. We get her thoughts if Jagmeet overstepped his bounds or was in the right. Lastly, Catherine Murray, host of the Buck Stops Here on News Forum, former Wall Street professional and former BNN Bloomberg Anchor to talk about the U.S. interest rate drop and what is means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Steeper fines for Toronto drivers caught blocking the box: 'You're going to pay', 2 - First girl sentenced in swarming death avoids more jail time, 3 - Trudeau returns to Parliament after loss of second Liberal stronghold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on blocking the box.. and the city’s move to up the fines for those drivers who block intersections.. What will enforcement look like? We ask Jennifer McKelvie, Deputy Mayor, City Councillor and chair of the city’s infrastructure and environment committee. Next, is lawyer and former council candidate April Engelberg – we get April’s reaction to ‘blocking the box’ fines and why she believes the temporary bus lanes on Spadina Avenue should be made into bike lanes once streetcars are back in service along that stretch.. Lastly, Dr. Casey Babb, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and we were talking about new documents that showed the RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to keep an alleged ISIS supporter in custody after his dramatic arrest in a small Quebec town near the U.S. border earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jason Tomlinson, Director at the Toronto Police Association (TPA). Jason's running to be the next President of the TPA.. What are his key priorities for officers - and for Torontonians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jennifer McKelvie, Deputy Mayor, City Councillor for Scarborough - Rouge Park and chair of the city’s infrastructure and environment committee, about the city upping the fines for drivers who block intersections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association (TPA) and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's crime specialist and former police inspector, about officer retention and transfer issues.. as well, the latest on labour negotiations between the TPA and Toronto Police Services Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West, Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack. Discuss: 1-Gardiner Expressway to be closed for most of next weekend for repairs and inspections 2-MPs to face new political realities on their return to Ottawa 3-Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill  4-Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.. we run through the timeline and who the alleged suspect is..  Next, CBS News Crime and Public Safety Beat leader Anna Schecter, brings us the latest on the investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. What can we expect from Washington today – and what will we learn as this investigation unfolds? Lastly, Duncan Dee, former Air Canada chief operating officer, and we were talking about Air Canada and the pilots coming to a tentative deal – averting a work stoppage that would impact thousands of travellers.. what did the pilots get in the deal – and did they have leverage going into these negotiations?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Duncan Dee, Former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, about Air Canada said that a new tentative, four-year agreement reached with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) will be put to a ratification vote, which is expected to be completed over the next month. News of the preliminary deal came shortly after midnight on Sunday when Air Canada or the ALPA were due to issue a 72-hour strike or lockout notice if no settlement was reached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Air Canada and the union representing more than 5,200 pilots reaching a last-minute tentative deal in their labour dispute, averting a strike that could have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers. How much of a pay increase did the pilots get? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 -A Toronto ferry hit the area of Billy Bishop airport's runway. The city didn't tell the airport authority   2 - Rogers, TTC pull the plug on free Wi-Fi in subway stations  3 - Chow says Toronto's traffic congestion plan is working, acknowledges more could have been done sooner . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the TTC and Rogers pulling the plug on free WIFI on subway platforms.. anyone who tried to access the free WIFI knows the service stunk.. but did it have to? We speak with city councillor Josh Matlow about this – AND – get his thoughts on the Mayor touting the city’s congestion plan – Mayor Chow says it’s working.. but do Torontonians feel the same way? Next, Nolan Quinn, MP for Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry and Minister of Colleges and Universities, about his new role.. he’s only a few weeks on the job as minister of colleges after a cabinet shuffle.. You’ll remember, this happened after Minister Todd Smith, who was moved to the education file, resigned for the public sector.. we ask Minister Quinn what his goals for this file are – and the challenges he faces, particularly with international students. Lastly, Mike Van Soelen, Crisis communications expert with Oyster Group and we were talking about a number of issues, including NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh signaling he’ll oppose the Liberals carbon pricing – this comes just after breaking up with the liberals over the supply and confidence deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Rachel Chernos Lin, Council Candidate for Don Valley West and TDSB Trustee, ahead of the November 4th byelection. What's Rachel hearing from constituents and who has she locked in to help her win the council seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies and member of the Ukrainian community, about The Toronto International Film Festival pausing screenings of a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Wardah Shaikh, Programs Manager for The Canadian-Muslim Vote, about the upcoming byelection in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun in Quebec, and what party the Muslim community is rallying behind at the polls - and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Shelagh Pizey-Allen, executive director of TTC Riders, a public transit advocacy group, about the TTC ending free public Wi-Fi at its subway stations at the end of the year, citing a steep drop in rider usage along with reliability, security and cost concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton  Discuss: 1 - Ontario wanted ‘massive density’ around its transit projects. Then the plan vanished 2 - Brampton gets $29.7M in provincial funding for Riverwalk project  3 - Councillor says Young girls being prostituted for rent in Brampton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a late night demonstration in the city’s downtown core that saw 5 arrests following an altercation between demonstrators and police.. what were they ‘demonstrating’ and why did things get out of control?  Next, Brampton city councillor Rowena Santos and we were talking about rental ads in her city that are targeting international students – particularly girls – and flat out exploiting them – calling for ‘friends with benefits’ in the ad.. How can the city crack down on these landlords? And how can we better protect these vulnerable students? Lastly, Dr. Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist with the University of Toronto and we were talking about the case of a Brampton Sikh man, who’s beard was shaved off without consent, according to his family, while in hospital at Brampton Civic Hospital. This is a big no-no in the Sikh religion.. We spoke about the cultural significance of this with Dr. Bowman, whose doctoral research focused on cultural sensitivity .. why would this upset the family and what does the hospital have to do to make good with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Chandra Pasma, MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean and the NDP's education critic, about the need for a school safety plan as we seen an increase of incidents of violence in our schools and classrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Daniel Tate, a concerned Torontonian, who's suggesting the far-left has taken over the city with their agenda. Does Tate have a point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Rowena Santos, Brampton City Councillor, about rental ads in Brampton targeting young women. These ads offer free rent in exchange for a friends-with-benefits 'relationship'. How is the city of Brampton working to protect these vulnerable students? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies , Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-Who won the debate tonight? Harris beats Trump 2 -Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate 3 - City of Toronto rethinking plans for DVP construction one day after disruptive rollout  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.. It was their first and likely their last before election day. Next, Warren Kinsella of Daisy Group consulting firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, joins us to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks ..Jean Chretien was the Prime Minister at that time – what did the PMO’s office look like during this incredibly scary time?  Lastly, Grant Oyston, Chair of the Revue Cinema and we were talking about how Canada’s oldest operating theatre will live on – for at least another 5 years – after the theatre operators and building owner sign a new lease after a months long standoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, about concerns with the rise in terrorist activity in Canada - and how Jewish Canadians are feeling leading up to the one year mark since the October 7th attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Marcus Kolga, Founder of Disinfo Watch and Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, about 'Russians at War'. Ukrainian diplomats and advocates in Canada are calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to cancel screenings of the documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that they say amounts to “Russian propaganda.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Grant Oyston, Chair of Revue Cinema on Roncesvalles Ave, in Toronto's West End. The Revue, Canada's oldest operating theatre, was facing closure after a tense standoff with the building's owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - James Earl Jones passed away 2 - The behind-the-scenes attempts to unite against the right in a Toronto byelection  3 - TTC phasing out 'no tap' gates to cut down on fare evasion  4 - Should Ontario students learn how to sew? To change a tire? The Ford government wants your opinion  5 - Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a daytime shooting outside a Toronto high school Monday that left a 16-year-old in hospital. He’s going to survive – but we’re just days into the school year.. are there concerns we’ll see more shooting incidents? We speak with Toronto city councillor for Scarborough North and TTC chair Jamaal Myers – get his reaction following yesterday’s targeted shooting – as well as the TTC phasing out their no-tap gates in a crackdown on fare evasion. Next, April Engelberg, Toronto-based lawyer and former council candidate, also talking about the TTC moving forward with phasing out those no-tap gates .. and other city related issues, including a redesign project approved in 2017.. with zero progress since. Lastly, Evan Sambasivan, council candidate for Don Valley West and we were talking about a former Premier weighing in on an upcoming byelection – and if her influence is a positive or negative influence on his campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC, about a shooting outside Agincourt Collegiate Institute, a little before noon Monday, that left a 16-year-old boy in hospital after the bullet grazed his head. As well, news of the TTC phasing out no-tap gates in a crackdown on fare evasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Wendy Washik of Simcoe, Ontario, about how a recent friendly water-gun fight with a neighbour went sour and ended with assault with a weapon charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Kate Harrison (@KatlynHarrison), Vice Chair at Summa Strategies, about former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney taking on a new role as chair of a Liberal Party task force advising Justin Trudeau, the party leader, about economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Evan Sambasivam, council candidate for Don Valley West, about his thoughts on former Premier Kathleen Wynne weighing in on this byelection and backing another candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West, Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Discuss: 1- NDP candidate Craig Sauve’s campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag  2 - Trudeau set to face fretful caucus days after NDP-Liberal deal ends  3 - How Air Canada will be impacted should pilots walk off job  4 - 'Too little, too late'? Trudeau government plans ad campaign to promote carbon pricing — and rebates  5 - PHWL Toronto to unveil team name on Monday morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with  Irwin Elman, who worked as Ontario’s advocate for children and youth for more than a decade before his office was dissolved in 2019, about disturbing new numbers that finds a child dies every three days under Ontario's care network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector, about a 21-year-old woman charged with assaulting a police officer at a downtown protest - and if police are planning for an uptick in protests as we approach the first year of the Israel-Hamas war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about how Canada is running out of jobs for newcomers and what the first week back on University campuses looked like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP for Thornhill, about the federal Conservatives calling on the government to explain how a 20-year-old Pakistani arrested in Quebec over an alleged ISIS plot targeting U.S. Jews was able to get into Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Toronto-based realtor Pritesh Parekh about how some long-unaffordable pockets of Canada’s housing market could open up to first-time homebuyers this fall as interest rates decline but experts expect prices will hold relatively flat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - Liberals’ national campaign director is quitting  2 - Singh won’t say whether he’ll help topple ‘selfish’ Trudeau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on bargaining talks breaking down between the Toronto Police Association and the Toronto Police Services Board, moving the negotiation process to binding interest arbitration.. what’s the ask by police and why can’t the two come to an agreement? We ask Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector. Next, Trevor Tombe, Professor at the University of Calgary's Department of Economics and contributor to The Hub, and we’re talking about how Canada’s economic gap with the U.S reaches a new record – and it’s not a good one. Lastly, Laryssa Waler, Strategist and Founder of Henley Strategies and we were talking about the fallout of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh ending the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals.. will this move signal an election?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell (@PeterHowellFilm) about the first night at the Toronto International Film Festival and what films he's excited to see - as well, the return of Beetlejuice to the big screen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Laryssa Waler (@LWaler), Strategist and Founder of Henley Strategies, about NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh breaking the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals.. will this move signal an election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Discuss: 1 - Alcohol potentially a ‘saving grace’ for Ontario convenience stores as sales begin 2 - Singh breaks up with Trudeau, ends coalition deal 3 - Georgia high school shooting: 4 killed at Apalachee, Colt Gray identified as suspected gunman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on a historic day in Ontario – the day that alcohol – beer, wine, cider, ready-to-drink cocktails can be sold in convenience stores – finally! We kicked off the conversation with an independent retailer – Terry Yaldo, owner of Midway Convenience and Chair of the Ontario Convenience Store Association, about what this means for his business – and what it was like to make his first beer sale! Next, Jeff Brownlee, VP of stakeholder relations and communications for the Convenience Industry Council of Canada, for an overview of what alcohol sales in corner stores means for the industry – is it make or break? Lastly, Nate Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches East York and we were talking about the federal NDP breaking up with the Trudeau liberals by ending their confidence agreement – what does this mean for Jagmeet Singh and the Liberal party’s future in office? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Nate Erskine-Smith (@beynate), MP for Beaches-East York, about NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pulling support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government. What does this mean for the NDP moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Kim Wright (@Lobbygrl), Strategist, Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies, about the NDP pulling their support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government. The move puts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority at risk of falling at any time in the coming weeks or months if it loses any confidence votes, which could trigger a snap election as soon as this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jeff Brownlee, VP of stakeholder relations and communications for the Convenience Industry Council of Canada, about Ontario convenience stores finally being allowed to sell beer, wine and ready-to-drink products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: 1-City Hall wants $450 fines for blocking the box — but Toronto drivers rarely get ticketed for causing gridlock  2-Ford says convenience stores located near schools will be 'very responsible'  3-NDP to have 'tough conversations' about its deal with Liberals at coming retreat: MP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focuses in on Brampton receiving a huge cash injection – 30 million dollars – to improve the flow from runoff and floods in the city’s downtown, which will then unlock parts of their downtown for the construction of 12,900 new homes! Mayor Patrick Brown joined us on that – and we also got his reaction ahead of alcohol sales in convenience stores tomorrow. Also, Michael Hurley, president of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.. talking about how Ontario’s hospital capacity crisis will worsen in the coming years – according to new research from CUPE.. I also asked Michael about how disruptive the last few weeks have been for CUPE members as their Ontario president, Fred Hahn, has faced calls to resign due to his stance on the war in the middle east.. and an anti-Semitic social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, about the infrastructure announcement that will see $30 million in funding to help allow for several projects, including nearly 13,000 new homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Markus Klein, an expert in school attendance and education policy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, about a new report out of the UK that suggests any type of absence from school can be damaging to exam results and career prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: 1 - Memories of school....when were you happiest in school - when was it hardest?  2 - Kamala Harris unveils a new urban accent in Detroit 3 - Cellphone ban - there is a real disconnect w/ info - is anyone more to blame? 4 - Trudeau interaction with a steel worker in Algoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on back to school for many and the confusion over the cell phone ban in schools. Next, your calls and how you're feeling about education in general and we got some interesting responses. Also, Justin Trudeau had a back and forth with a steel worker in Algoma and it wasn't the PR dream his team hoped for. Lastly, Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association (@TPAReid) and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector and we were talking about two Toronto police officers injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg focused on the Public Safety Ministry Dominic LeBlanc appear before a committee to explain how a father and son came "Very close" to a ISIS terror attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East & Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’ Discuss: 1 - Almost 100 busted with gun charges across GTA 2 - Police in Toronto, Peel Region and Durham Region all announced sweeps to get guns and drugs off the streets. 3 - Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election 4 - Canada Post at ‘critical juncture’ due to unsustainable finances: board chair 5 - Ken Jennings reportedly 'desperate' to stay Jeopardy! host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with outgoing TTC boss, Rick Leary about the state of the TTC during his time and for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub), Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules) & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York (@KevinVuongMP) discuss: 1 - TTC ridership shows small ridership increase & safety concerns 2 - High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at disciplinary hearing 3 - Expectations for Harris/Walz interview tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford), Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: 1- TTC to boost bus, streetcar, subway service in September  2 - Supt. Stacy Clarke sentencing expected today in Toronto police exam-cheating scandal  3 - MPs begin probe into how a father and son accused in foiled terrorist plot immigrated to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on service improvements coming to the TTC starting in September… The TTC will be increasing the frequency and total hours of service on its buses, streetcars and subways… returning service to 97 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. But Mayor Chow touted some numbers yesterday morning regarding ridership.. were they numbers worth bragging about? Next, we followed up on the TTC service changes with Jamaal Myers, Chair of the TTC and City Councillor for Scarborough North. Lastly, immigration consultant Kanwar Sierra and we were talking about government officers using fast tracking measures – like skipping fraud prevention protocols - when vetting temporary foreign workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jamaal Myers (@Cllrjamaalmyers), City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC, about the TTC increasing and revising its service schedule next month as ridership nears levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jessica Webster of Burlington, Ontario. Jessica's car was stolen from her driveway in the middle of the night - but it's the lack of concern from police that's left her feeling uneasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Karen Littlewood, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, ahead of the new school year and a new cell phone ban. How are teachers feeling enforcing the new rules? What other concerns do they have for the 2024-2025 school year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: 1 - Toronto cop awaiting sentencing arrested at Montreal airport trying to leave the country  2 - Opinion: Ottawa needs to abolish the temporary foreign worker program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on the reunion of the Gallagher brothers from the 1990s band Oasis… no better person to talk about this reunion than Alan Cross (@alancross), the host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Next, Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, and we were talking about Canada’s temporary foreign worker program – and why it needs to be scraped – not scaled back – but abolished. Lastly, Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs for Clean Energy Canada.. talking about Canada slapping 100% tariffs on Chinese made electric vehicles.. Was this the right approach?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, about the negative impact of Canada's temporary foreign worker program and why we need to rethink our international migration policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Richard Gosling, President of The Children's Breakfast Clubs, about getting children ready for back to school with their annual backpack giveaway event. 1505 backpacks, filled with essential school supplies and hygiene products, will be handed out to those in need this Tuesday, August 27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about viral video out of Barrie, Ontario - where a dad confronts a group of men he accuses of filming young girls (including his daughters) while at a beach. What's the best way to handle a situation like this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack (@ryanlpainter) Discuss: 1 - Ottawa not planning major reset amid persistent headwinds for Trudeau  2 - Jagmeet Singh opens the door to a non confidence vote on the Trudeau govt vowing to oppose back to work legislation for the railways. Does this spell trouble for Trudeau? 3 - Ana Bailao. Ana’s a regular on Toronto Today, she’s a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but, are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a viral video of a father in Barrie who confronted a group of men – at least 5 – who he accused of videotaping younger girls, including his daughters, while they were hanging out near a small beach.. A phone was passed from one man to another.. and it DID appear the second man was deleting said videos. Next, Ahmad Elbayoumi, Author of POLICORNER, a newsletter on Ontario politics, and we were talking about Ana Bailao – you know the name – Ana’s a regular on Toronto Today – she’s a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but – are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Also, Mark Richardson, Senior Technical Lead for Housing Now TO and we were talking about the federal government’s housing announcement over the weekend – the Canada Public Lands Bank – what is the program and what will it bring to Toronto’s housing market? Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and we spoke about several issues – including consumer spending being down.. and what the cost of a brief rail stoppage cost the Canadian economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on  the federal government stepping in, after less than a full day of a rail stoppage, ordering CN Rail and CPKC, and the union to binding arbitration. Everyone thought this was great news – and that meant the rails would start rolling – but, late Thursday – the Teamsters union issued a statement via X, disputing the government’s decision – meaning the stoppage is still on. How long will it take to get the issue resolved? We ask John Corey, President of the Freight Management Association of Canada. Next,  Mike Van Soelen, a crisis communications expert with Oyster Group. We talked about CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn – his union has called for his resignation due to an antisemitic social media post, but Hahn says he won’t back down and What’s the move here? How can Hahn win this battle? Lastly, Sean O’Shea, Global News Consumer and Investigative Reporter and we were talking about a devastating ending to the story of a missing Ontario real estate agent. A Markham woman named Yuk-Ying Anita Mui, 56, was reported missing by her family on August 9th. York Regional Police say the burned human remains that were found in Parry Sound have been identified as those from a missing Ontario real estate agent. Sean was on the scene in Parry Sound last night on this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies, Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow) & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) discuss: CUPE vice-president defies union board's demand to resign Canadians await details on railway reopening after feds intervene in labour dispute Statement on Teamsters Canada X account at 8pm last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Charlie Pinkerton, Journalist with The Trillium, about Doug Ford's PCs making moves for an election by nominating candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with John Corey, president of the Freight Management Association of Canada, about the federal government intervening to try and bring an end to the labour dispute that brought Canada’s rail network to a grinding halt Thursday. The union, Teamsters, has disputed the Minister's decision, saying picket lines remain in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Casey Babb, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, about the RCMP laying terror charges against a person in Toronto after a lengthy national security investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on  how hundreds of Jewish institutions are on high alert after they received a bomb threat Wednesday. We first speak with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, about how his organization is feeling the day after. Next,  Ontario’s solicitor general Michael Kerzner – and we spoke about those same bomb threats – and how his government is responding to help bring down the political temperature in the province. Lastly,  Anthony Furey, 640 Toronto Contributor and candidate for Don Valley West and we were talking about disgraced CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn, and calls from his union to resign following an antisemitic social media post made to his personal X account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and the Conservative Party’s Deputy Leader, about what is needed from this country's leadership after 100s of synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada were on high alert Wednesday after they received the same threatening email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub), Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules) &  Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York (@KevinVuongMP) discuss: CUPE demands resignation of vice-president for posting 'antisemitic' video Premier Doug Ford referred to CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn as a "disgusting human being" Multiple Jewish organizations, hospitals across Canada receive identical bomb threats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Brock Fenton, professor emeritus in Western’s department of biology and author of many books on bats, including his latest, ‘A Miscellany of Bats’   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michael Kerzner, Ontario’s solicitor general and MPP for York Centre, about how many in the province are on high alert following bomb threats made to 100s of Jewish institutions and doctors Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michael Levitt, President and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, about bomb threats made to more than 100 synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) reacts to the Ford government introducing strict new rules for safe injection sites, including banning them within 200 metres of schools and child-care centres — a move that will force several existing sites to shut down permanently. We all see this issue differently – OF COURSE we don’t want to see people struggle with addiction, of course we don’t want people consuming tainted drugs.. but are safe sites the answer? Or is treatment and rehabilitation? We get your calls on Toronto Today. Next, Ontario’s Labour Minister David Piccini.. The Minister had a confrontation with embattled CUPE President Fred Hahn. Hahn’s been in the headlines as of late for his stance on the war in the middle east and for an antisemitic social media post – which he then gave a non-apology for – Piccini ran into Hahn at a conference in Ottawa Tuesday… and let Hahn know how he feels. Lastly, Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto and we were talking about how housing starts continue to falter.. and in response – the province has unveiled updated planning guidance that’ll make it easier for towns and cities to hit their housing targets – that they’re currently failing to reach. What does Eric make of the plan? What needs to be done to encourage more homebuilding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Rachel Browne, contributing writer at The Walrus, about how Robert Land Academy, a military-style school for troubled teens, allegedly subjected students to years of humiliation, degradation and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Simran Singh, Manager of Policy for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, about the Ford government's new policy changes regarding safe consumption sites - and the impact on local businesses that have been sounding the alarm on the addictions crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Piccini, Ontario's Minister of Labour, about his run in with embattled CUPE President Fred Hahn following his anti-Semitic social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford), Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: Ontario moves to ban safe consumption sites near schools, limit new locations Riverdale residents furious over Metrolinx's plan to seize homes Minister David Picinni was at the AMO conference in Ottawa, and he had a little run in with CUPE President Fred Hahn. Hahn’s been in the headlines for an antisemitic social media post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: 1 - Joe Biden eyes legacy in emotional farewell at Democratic convention 2 - Ontario to unveil new supervised consumption site plan, a year after shooting spurred pause on new locations  3 - Colleges sound alarm after Ontario imposes moratorium on all new 'international activities'  4 - Manitoba Chiefs demand Charles Adler's Senate appointment be revoked over First Nations comments  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a human rights case filed by a CUPE member against her union’s president. Carrie Silverberg is a CUPE member and has launched a human rights case against CUPE President Fred Hahn for antisemitism. There about 80 other members on the complaint – and what’s alleged?  Next, Kathryn Marshall, the lawyer representing Carrie and other CUPE members, in their fight against Fred Hahn. How could this case play out? Will it ultimately lead to Fred Hahn getting the boot from his union?  Lastly, Derek Finkel, an investigative & independent journalist who lives across a supervised drug consumption site in Leslieville and we were talking about how Ontario is set to announce restrictions with these drug sites – including the closure of the site outside Derek’s home. This is an issue Derek’s been on top of for some time – especially after the mother of 2 was shot & killed outside the Leslieville site last summer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Coletto (@DavidColetto), CEO of Abacus Data, about what policies attract and repel Canadian voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Carrie Silverberg, member of CUPE, about launching a human rights case against CUPE president Fred Hahn for antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby (@ElizabethJRoy) & Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph (@CamGuthrie) discuss: concerns with property taxes, building infrastructure like schools & roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on on another case of flooding, this time in Mississauga, they saw a whopping 128 milimetres of rain come down over the weekend.. a new record! But – can their infrastructure handle that much rain? We ask Mississauga city councillor Dipika Damerla (@DipikaDamerla).  Next, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles (@MaritStiles). We wanted to get her reaction to news of Ontario’s education minister Todd Smith resigning Friday.. classic news dump Friday.. only weeks away from back-to-school.. now, Minister Jill Dunlop – has taken over the file.. what will Marit hold her accountable for? Lastly, Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association (@TPAReid) and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector and we were talking about another criminal – a repeat offender – who’s out on bail – is now facing several charges after three police officers were injured while assisting with an eviction late last week in Toronto.. Why was this offended not in custody?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Canada's real estate market experiencing a slow summer, despite interest rate cuts. This has prompted some in the industry to call for an end to the stress test – a tool that determines whether a person can qualify for a mortgage. But would it be a good idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a brazen, daytime robbery at a Toronto LCBO – this likely happens on the daily – and employees can’t do a thing about it… We speak with Nic Mulroney about his experience at his local LCBO – and the response from the robber and staff. Next, Jack Proverbs, a PR expert based in Nottingham, England and we were talking about his experience at Taylor Swift’s show at Wembley Stadium Thursday night.. It was Swift’s performance since her Vienna shows were cancelled last week due to a terror threat – how did fans feel going into the show? What was the mood/vibe like? Lastly, Mike Van Soelen, a crisis management expert with Oyster Group – talking about CUPE brand management – after the union’s president posted a video to his personal X account – of a diver at the Paris Games… with the Star of David on their arm jumping off the diving board before turning into a bomb that drops on innocent civilians – that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, 640 Toronto contributor, Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show & Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto discuss: Doug Ford hints at changes around safe injection sites as municipalities urge help for mental health and addiction services Plan to expand Billy Bishop Island airport for safety zones sparks concern Anticipated cabinet shuffle may boost Liberal support among minority of voters, poll shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Nic Mulroney (@NicMulroney) about his experience at his local LCBO where he witnessed a brazen, daytime theft. Staff said the thief's a 'regular' and they can't do anything about it. Why can't the LCBO keep patrons and products safe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jack Proverbs (@JackProverbsPR), PR Executive based in Nottingham, England, about his experience at Taylor Swift's show last night at London's Wembley Stadium. This was Swift's first performance since her Vienna shows were cancelled due to a terror threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a Toronto woman’s concerns about homelessness and addiction issues in her neighbourhood – she’s reached out to Mayor Olivia Chow and her local councillor – several times – and no luck with addressing the issue with city hall.. We speak with Nikki Bettinelli about what she’s seeing in her neighbourhood. Next, Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi, about mandating ride-share drivers to switch to emission free vehicles in about 6 years time … has the city overstepped their boundaries by putting forward this requirement? The timeline seems impossible.. what does Kristine think? We find out. Lastly, Karen Vaites, Children's Literacy Advocate and founder of Eduvaites and we were talking about concerns with increased screen time for younger kids.. and what parents in Ontario should want in a school cell phone policy.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of:  Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher (@CarymaRules), & Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discuss: CUPE Ontario president called out for reposting 'divisive' and 'vile' social media post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes surprise appearance in Sudbury Canadian Future Party wants to take on Liberals, Conservatives as centrist option in coming federal by-elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Kaylee Byers, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and a Senior Scientist in the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society at Simon Fraser University, about birth control is an option to reduce Toronto's rat infestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Nikki Bettinelli, a concerned Toronto woman, who has reached out to Mayor Olivia Chow and her local councillor with her concerns with the city's homeless and drug crisis - to no avail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dominic Cardy (@DominicCardy), interim leader of the Canadian Future Party (CFP), about his concerns with Canada's political landscape and the CFP's goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Premier Ford’s tone deaf comments at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new animal hospital in King.. the Premier made a joke – suggesting overflow patients should use the MRIs at the animal clinic.. Health care is on FIRE in this province – and I think this is a comment Ford will have to walk back – and apologize for… Next, Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and columnist with the Toronto Star – and we were talking about her latest piece – about why those out of work are struggling to access employment insurance. Lastly, Darrell Brown, CEO of the CNE and we were talking about the future of the EX… Brown’s warning that the Ex’s future is at stake due to development concerns – and we’ll also tee up what’s to come when the Ex opens up this Friday to close out summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth of Smyth Media Group (@stephaniesmyth), Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discuss: CNE's future at risk as development plans loom: festival head  Premier Ford seemed to joke about Ontario's burdened health care system. Ford quipped that overflow patients can attend the animal hospital for their MRIs and CT scans. Health care is on fire in this province - this is a bad look. Municipalities in Ontario say there were 1400 homeless encampments last year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Darrell Brown, the CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, about the future of the CNE and whether nearby development will hurt the festival's longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Armine Yalnizyan (@ArmineYalnizyan), Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, about why it's getting more difficult for those without work to access employment insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Mohamed Huque, Director of Community Impact for the Toronto Foundation (TF), about a new report from TF that finds twentysomethings in the city are struggling more than previous years - and more so than their elders. What's behind this and what needs to be done to address their concerns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with John Bell, Resource and Development Manager for Raising the Roof, about Ontario's homeless population and the pressures are our shelter systems are experiencing. Shelters are 97% full and supportive housing units are desperately needed - but what's needed to make that happen - and fast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Mayor Chow announcing a Kensington Market parking lot will be turned into affordable housing – just steps away from an encampment. The units will be offered as rent geared to income homes, but will those living in the nearby encampment find themselves in these new units once built? We discuss with former city council candidate and lawyer April Engelberg. Next, Michael Hurley, president of CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions on the health care worker burnout, and a new report that details dwindling morale due to a growing staffing crisis in our hospitals – that put both the workers and patients at risk. Lastly, Andrew Siegwart, president and CEO of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario talking about tourism levels in Ontario and Toronto – Plus, why we continue to struggle to meet pre-pandemic tourism levels.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) discuss: Kensington Market parking lot to be turned into affordable housing RCMP got tipped off from another country CBC paid more than $18 million in bonuses in 2024 after eliminating hundreds of jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Praveen Arichandran, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Argo, about how his tech company will fill the gap in our public transit system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Andrew Siegwart, president and CEO of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, about tourism levels in Toronto and why we're struggling to rebound post-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on the NDP staffer who complained about alleged harassment by her boss – MPP Michael Mantha – was wrongly let go, according to an arbitrator. Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello (@ColinDMello) helps us break down the case. Next, Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, join us to talk about ANOTHER police officer injured on the job – this time while locating a stolen vehicle – and we follow up on the investigation for the officers in the coffee / flipping the bird scenario. Lastly, Duncan Dee, former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer and Greg were talking about airlines leaving smaller cities – leading to increase in ticket prices and leaving the country less connected.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Anthony Furey,  columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack (@ryanlpainter) Discuss: SickKids ER has seen 16 injuries related to e-scooter use so far this summer. Real estate insolvencies in Canada set to surpass levels of global financial crisis. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has prepared a new bill that would deport those who post on social media in support of Hamas, leave positive comments, and even like such posts. "We will use all legal means to expel Hamas supporters." UK police commissioner threatens to extradite, jail US citizens over online posts. How Crocs were elevated to ‘ugly chic’ shoe status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Duncan Dee, former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, about airlines pulling out of smaller cities, pushing up fares and leaving parts of the country less connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about softening job numbers and Canada's ballooning temporary foreign worker program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada (@TaylorDeasley), Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East. (@JonBurnside_DVE) & Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group (@thechrischapin) Discuss: 1 - TTC ordered to pay $60 million over construction delays, public art display at subway station  2 - Eglinton Crosstown Ad bragging about how CLEAN the LRT vehicles are… but they’re not even in operation?? What in the world?  3 - Taylor Swift in Toronto: Chow confident in city's security following foiled attack in Vienna  4 - NDP calls for committee probe into Olympic Canadian soccer drone scandal  5 - Most Ontario 7-Eleven's to offer booze for takeout and in-store drinking  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Ontario mayors urging the federal government to pay up and provide more funding to tackle homelessness, addiction and mental illness. Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard) is the Mayor of Burlington, Ontario and Chief of Ontario’s Big City Mayors and has been outspoken on the issue. Next, Michelle Tessier, former deputy director of Canada’s spy agency (that’s CSIS) from 2018 to 2023 about security planning for large scale music events, say a Taylor Swift concert, and whether our venues are vulnerable to attacks. Lastly, Peter Howell (@peterhowellfilm), movie critic for the Toronto Star and we were talking about the Toronto International Film Festival catching the eyes of younger audiences and why the film festival is making a shift in target demographics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Michelle Tessier, former deputy director of Canada’s spy agency (2018-2023), about security planning for large scale music events - and if Toronto's venues are vulnerable to attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard), Mayor of Burlington, Ontario and Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM), about the OBCM's 'Solve the Crisis' campaign.. and why Ontario and the federal government needs to provide more funding to tackle homelessness, addiction and mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee, who led the charge to combat anti-Black racism and Islamophobia (@NokhaDakroub) 1 - Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts cancelled over suspected terrorist plot  2 - 'I am speaking now': Harris rally in Michigan interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Taylor Swift cancelling her concerts in Vienna after a suspected terrorist plot.. Ariella Kimmel, a Toronto woman who flew to Vienna to see Taylor Swift. Next, Sean Speer, Editor at Large for The Hub, to talk about concerns with the explosion of temporary migrants in Canada… and how this is been a MAJOR policy failure of the Trudeau government and needs significant action. Lastly, your calls about the concern over the Taylor Swift concerts being cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Ariella Kimmel (@AriellaKimmel), a Toronto woman and Swiftie, about travelling to Vienna, Austria to see Taylor Swift, only to learn that Swift's concerts were cancelled due to a suspected terrorist plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Andrew Scheer, MP and former Conservative Party Leader, about why the Conservatives are calling for a probe into how a terror suspect with alleged ties to ISIS was allowed into Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- Man arrested after multiple protesters struck on Gardiner Expressway, Toronto police say  2 - Sharp rise in unemployment in immigrants and young people (15-24) per National Bank  3 - Conestoga College surplus swells to $252M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on why Conestoga College is sitting on $252 million in surpluses from recruiting foreign students.. This college has led the nation in recruiting international students.. Are the walls bursting at the seams? We ask Conestoga College professor and President of Local 237 Leopold Koff that question. Next, Andrew Scheer, MP and former Conservative Party Leader (@AndrewScheer), about his party’s call for a probe into how the federal government let a terror suspect with alleged ISIS ties into Canada. Lastly, Elizabeth Roy, Mayor of Whitby (@ElizabethJRoy), Ontario and we were talking about a new hospital coming to her town – it’ll be 10 years until it’s operational – but how is Mayor Roy’s town handling population growth, infrastructure and homelessness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Leopold Koff, Professor at Conestoga College and President of Local 237, about Conestoga College's $252 million surplus after recruiting foreign students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... 1 - Mayor Olivia Chow’s stacked weekend! 2 - Canadian Olympic Committee withdraws accreditation of Andre De Grasse’s coach, 3 - Kamala Harris secures 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Mayor Olivia Chow’s stacked weekend of events! Chow was EVERYWHERE – Caribbean Carnival, Ribfest, Friends for Life bike rally, to name a few.. She’s the mayor that’s everywhere – but should she be?   Next, Catherine Murray (@CatherineBizTV), host of the Buck Stops Here on News Forum.. talking about Monday’s scary trading day – with Japanese stocks seeing the worst crash since 1987 – causing markets around the world to plunge with them. What caused the Nikkei to plunge? Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam), Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and we were talking about talking about the global market’s reaction to Japan’s scary trading day – did the world sneeze/overreact? What should you do with your stock?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Sara Parker, Analyst at the Media Ecosystem Observatory and one of the lead researchers of a new study that found Meta's news ban has changed the way Canadians consume news - and are exposed to sources with a bias and less factual lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about how the city of Toronto overpays on construction because bidding has only been opened to union-affiliated firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate and 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison), Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network, Norm Di Pasquale, NDP candidate for Spadina - Fort York, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All and volunteer with ‘Save Ontario's Science Centre’ discuss: 1 - Premier Doug Ford's office directed Metrolinx to keep Crosstown opening date secret 2 - Would tax breaks for Ontario developers really make housing more affordable? 3 - Canadians are encountering fewer legitimate news sources on social media, study finds  4 - More than half of Ontario drivers admit to disregarding rules of the road 5 - Public safety critic wants answers on alleged terror twosome  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Nokha Dakroub, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney), 640 Toronto Contributor discuss: 1 - Ontario health minister's concerns about Pierre Poilievre's interest in forced drug rehab reveals latest tension between the two parties 2 - Cabinet minister Harjit Sajjan requested 100 soldiers to perform with Punjabi pop star Diljit Dosanjh  3 - Hostile Trump takes the stage at Black journalists’ conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on on a thwarted terror attack in the GTA.. RCMP arrested a father/son duo who were in the ‘advanced stages’ of planning a terror attack linked to ISIS.. We spoke with Andrew Kirsch (@AS_Kirsch), a former CSIS Intelligence Officer.. Now a Consultant on issues of physical, national and cyber security.. Author of, “I Was Never Here’, about some of the answers we’re still missing – like – how long were these two on the RCMP’s radar?  Next, Dr. Casey Babb (@DrCaseyBabb), Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, joined us to talk about Canada’s extremist problem.  Lastly, Gili Zemer, a concerned mother of three Jewish children in the TDSB.. and we were talking about why she says the school board has failed to protect Jewish students – and how the TDSB has been silent about the rise in antisemitism – even prior to the October 7th attacks in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Tim Kocur, Executive Director of the Waterfront BIA and Lily Barnes, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Waterfront BIA, about events happening this long weekend along the city's waterfront! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Gili Zemer, a concerned mother of three Jewish children in TDSB schools, about why she believes the school board has failed to protect students - and speak out against the rise in antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dr. Casey Babb (@DrCaseyBabb), Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, about the thwarted terror attack planned for the GTA. RCMP arrested a father/son duo who were in the 'advanced stages' of a terror attack linked to ISIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- TTC warns of longer travel times as subways ordered to reduce speed through 34 'slow zones'.  2- Canada Soccer to find out status of appeal before women’s team faces off against Colombia  3- Video adds new wrinkle into probe of Jewish day school fire  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on how close did Toronto come to hosting the Olympic games in 1996? We spoke with Michael Colle (@MikeColleTo), City Councillor for Eglinton – Lawrence .. Colle was on council during this time – how hopeful was the city? How close were we to hosting? And is a future bid so farfetched? Next we took your calls about has the ship sailed for Toronto to host Olympic games? Is our city prepared? How did the Pan Am games go in 2016..? Are we ready to host FIFA World Cup games in 2026?  Lastly, Ron Butler (@ronmortgageguy) and we were talking about Canada introducing a 30-year mortgage. Starting August 1st – tomorrow – first time homebuyers purchasing newly constructed homes will be eligible for 30-year mortgage amortizations, up from the current 25 years. What does Ron expect to see from applicants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... 1- Ontario government to buy 5 police helicopters for $134M   2- Report reveals widespread discrimination at highest level of Canada's public service  3- Drunk driving is trending up in Ontario  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on what it will take to beat Premier Doug Ford in the next election – and our friend and host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Steve Paikin (@spaikin) – wrote about this – and has some sage advice for the other party leaders. Next is Cam Guthrie (@CamGuthrie), Mayor of Guelph, to talk about concerns with open drug use in our public spaces – and why the federal government and province needs to address the madness. Lastly, Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi), Founder of More Neighbours Toronto to talk about an idea he has floating around regarding housing on the Toronto Island… and the importance of making the island more accessible, better connecting the island to the mainland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discuss: 1 - Contract deal that prevented TTC strike will cost the city $176 million  2 - Interesting thoughts here on the Jasper wildfires.. The costs of a politically correct bureaucratic failure are too high. You can’t just say “climate”. There has to be accountability.  3 - Blocked Bike Lanes & Dangerous Construction Kills Cyclist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Legg Knight, Strategic Advisor, former principal advisor to the premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney) about the Jasper wildfire and the costs of a politically correct bureaucratic failure are too high. You can’t just say “climate”. There has to be accountability.  Also, Tony Farebrother, Chair of The Toronto Island Community Association, for an islanders perspective on a potential bridge linking the city’s mainland to the island. Lastly, Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and we were talking about what happens when someone walks into a police station – and they’re armed? Well, that’s what happened in Pickering over the weekend – what happens in a situation like that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Legg Knight (@KnightLegg), Strategic Advisor and former principal advisor to the premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney, about the Jasper wildfires and the costs of bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) spoke with Tony Farebrother, Chair of The Toronto Island Community Association, for an islander's perspective on a potential pedestrian bridge connecting the island to the city's mainland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison) & Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies (@Lobbygrl) discuss... 1 - Province pushing for above ground garage at Ontario Place due to cost 2 - City of Toronto reminding residents to NOT cut their grass after 7pm because of noise concerns. 3 - Canadian Olympic Committee CEO says soccer coach Bev Priestman likely aware of spying  4 - Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) speaks with our colleague Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet), host on our sister station 630 CHED in Edmonton, about the Jasper wildfire, how locals are feeling, the response from the rest of the country and the government’s handling of the devastating fire. Also, Kelly Harris (@KellyPMHarris), Principal of Toronto and Calgary based Kensington Strategies.. Kelly worked as a Public Information Officer with the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program during several fire responses Lastly, Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector and we were talking about O-P-P officers ratifying a new 4 year deal that makes them the highest paid officers in the province.. and it’s opening day of the 2024 Paris Olympics – we get into policing huge sporting events – would Hank sign up to do so?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) spoke with David Shellnutt (@TheBikingLawyer), personal injury lawyer known as 'The Biking Lawyer', about the cyclist that died after she was hit by a dump truck in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), Markus De Domenico, Trustee for Ward 2 TCDSB. (@Markus4Ward2) & Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto (@EricDLombardi) discuss... 1 - City staff want to turn Billy Bishop Airport into park | Toronto Sun  2 - TTC services disrupted, some road closures after heavy rain again hits Toronto  3 - The Ontario Science Centre hosted a wedding the day after its dramatic shutdown 4 - Police deploy pepper spray as Netanyahu protesters converge on Capitol  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) focused in on city hall staff considering turning Billy Bishop Airport into parkland.. We speak with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about this scoop. Also, Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, to talk about his concerns with the city considering turning the island airport into parkland.. We can all agree that Toronto NEEDS more greenspace, but paving over Canada’s 9th busiest airport, an economic hub, for a park? Doesn’t seem viable. Lastly, Jodie Atkins, Director, Design and Construction for Engineering & Construction for the City of Toronto, joined Toronto Today and we were talking about the city and province coming together to speed up construction on the Gardiner by implementing 24/7 work.. What changes will drivers notice? Does the city wish this move was made sooner?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jodie Atkins, Director, Design and Construction for Engineering & Construction for the City of Toronto, about construction on the Gardiner Expressway could be finished a year early after the Ontario government announced it would chip in more funds to help Toronto speed up the repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Giles Gherson, President & CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about his letter to City Council about concerns with the delays in renegotiating the Tripartite Agreement in governing Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Brian Lilley (@BrianLilley), Toronto Sun columnist, about city of Toronto staff wanting to turn Billy Bishop Airport into a park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- Will we FINALLY see 24/7 construction along the Gardiner? 2 - Two city councillors used constituent emails for campaigns, 3 - Trudeau vacation - followed by an independent reporter to Tofino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jon Burnside (@JonBurnside_DVE), City councillor for Don Valley East.. He brought forward a motion in May, asking for 24/7 construction on the Gardiner. We get his reaction to this morning’s bail out from the province. Also, Chiara Padovani (@chipadovani), former city council candidate for York South – Weston, spoke about how a longtime councillor Frances Nunziata’s campaign ‘lied’ and ‘cheated’ to NARROWLY win her council seat in the 2022 election.  Lastly, family physician, Dr. Sohail Gandhi (@drmsgandhi), and we were talking about how Canada’s waiting room crisis COULD be killing thousands – as many as 15,0000 Canadians may be dying unnecessarily EVERY YEAR because of hospital crowding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) spoke with Chiara Padovani, former city council candidate for York South - Weston, about how her opponent, and longtime councillor Frances Nunziata's campaign team, lied and cheated in the 2022 election to win her council seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) spoke with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, family physician, Former President of the Ontario Medical Association, about Canada's waiting room crisis - and how it's killing between 8 to 15 thousand due to overcrowding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... 1 - Recap of last 3 days in US election. 2 - Foreign student permits are already outpacing 2023's record numbers 3 - Do you always back into parking spots?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Bryan Passifiume (@BryanPassifiume), Parliament bureau reporter, National Post about his article : Foreign student permits are already outpacing 2023's record numbers Also, April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate (@AprilEngelberg) about her op-ed in the Star: Liberty Village is one of Toronto’s most congested places (thestar.com) Lastly, the story about the Sexual assault charge against megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey dismissed over delays. We talk about it with the Criminal Defence Lawyer for Cavey, Arash Ghiassi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Norm Di Pasquale, NDP Candidate for Spadina Fort-York (@normsworld), & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discuss: 1 - President Joe Biden not seeking re-election, 2 - Mayor Olivia Chow announces funding for struggling festivals, 3 - Interest rates to drop again, 4 - 1 year into strong mayor powers - in or out on their benefits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with David Weigel (@daveweigel) - Covering politics for @semafor. About the big, but not surprising decision for President Joe Biden to officially not seek re-election. Also, David Clement (@ClementLiberty) NA Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center (@consumerchoicec) joined us to talk about the LCBO strike coming to an end. The workers won a wage hike but lost in the end due to a union boss picking a personal, political fight with Doug Ford. Lastly, Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) , columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate was in studio to announce that he is running in the by-election for Ward 15 Don Valley West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with former congressman Joe Walsh about former President Donald Trump's record breaking acceptance speech at the final night of the Republican National Convention. 93 minutes! And, will President Biden be out of the race by weekend's end? Next, Don Boyle, CEO of Exhibition Place, about Honda Indy weekend in the city.. what’s the best way to get you to the race, why is it still such a benchmark event? Finally, Syed Hussan, Director of the Migrants Rights Network, about how Canada is deporting migrants at its highest rates in a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor discussed: Trump recounts assassination attempt during RNC speech Once defiant, Biden is now 'soul searching' about dropping out of race Trump/Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen), Crisis communications expert with Oyster Group, about former President Donald Trump's performance at the final night of the Republican National Convention... and a global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about a widespread IT outage that grounded flights around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Jennifer McKelvie (@McKelvieTO), Deputy Mayor and Toronto Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park, about renaming a stretch of downtown to 'Taylor Swift Way' when the pop superstar visits Toronto in November as part of her Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with criminal Joseph Neuberger about two sexual assault cases heading back for new trials after Ontario's Court of Appeal found the judges were wrong to rely on stereotypes to doubt the alleged victims' accounts of what happened. Then, Jim Ginn, Mayor of Central Huron, to talk about why his community will continue to honour author Alice Munro, despite a dark Munro secret being made public.. Finally, Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joined Toronto Today to discuss why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign against Donald Trump could hurt Canada.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of:  Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher,  Kate Harrison, Vice Chair of Summa Strategies & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York discussed: Ready-to-drink beverages can be sold in grocery stores Trudeau cabinet to meet Friday as speculation around a shuffle swirls  Trudeau holds meeting with Mark Carney to join government, sources say  What to expect on Day 4 of the RNC, including speakers, timing and more  Public monument will remain in Alice Munro's longtime hometown: Mayor   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Sahar Ghafouri, Senior Director of Operations at the North York Harvest Food Bank, about how they're facing a roughly $50,000 loss following Tuesday's storm. What was damaged - and can they proceed if they don't come up with the cash? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTo) speaks with Jim Ginn, Mayor of Central Huron, about why his town is committed to honouring author Alice Munro, despite revelations of a dark family secret. Munro's daughter Andrea Robin Skinner, the youngest of Munro’s children, penned a first-person essay in the Toronto Star that shed light on the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin, Munro’s second husband. Skinner, who was nine years old when the abuse began, writes that her mother knew about it for decades and stayed silent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger about two sexual assault cases heading back for new trials after Ontario's Court of Appeal found the judges were wrong to rely on stereotypes to doubt the alleged victims' accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Laryssa Waler, Executive Advisor at GT & Company consulting firm, about new internal government polling commissioned by Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives that found the LCBO workers' strike is having little impact on the public and Ford.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN, about a study commissioned by the Registered Practical Nurses Association in Ontario (WeRPN), that revealed a concerning majority of RPNs find staffing shortages are having a negative impact on patient care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@GregBradyTO) focuses on the disastrous response by the City of Toronto to the extreme flooding we saw Tuesday. Toronto saw road closures, TTC stations shuttered due to flooding.. was the flash flooding a complete surprise? Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell with those answers.. Also, Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager of Toronto Water, joined Toronto Today to talk about the city’s storm drains.. how old are Toronto’s – and do they need updating? Is there another city we can look to that is better at preventing the flash flooding we saw Tuesday? Finally, Laryssa Waler, Executive Advisor at GT & Company consulting firm on new internal government polling commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s PC’s that found the LCBO workers strike is having little impact on the public and the Tories’ popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: Storm response Internal poll for Doug Ford finds strong support for booze liberalization plan Car theft finally decelerating in Canada after surge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager of Toronto Water, about the flash flooding seen across the city Tuesday.. How old are Toronto's storm drains - and do they need updating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) leaned into a new survey from the Toronto Region Board of Trade that found that more than half of residents, 53 per cent, have thought about moving away from the GTA and its congestion. Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, joined Greg in studio to discuss. Also, Earl Blaney, immigration consultant and education agent, joined Toronto Today to talk about shocking new data regarding asylum claims and study permits. Why would students need to claim asylum? We’ll find out.   Finally, Parthi Kandavel, Toronto city councillor for Scarborough – Southwest, on a motion he’s bringing forward at Mayor Chow’s executive committee meeting today – asking for more spaces to be opened up for youth during the summer months.. why? To help prevent youth violence. This comes as multiple teenagers face murder charges in the GTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao,housing expert and former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor & Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All, volunteer with Save Ontario’s Science Centre, former school board trustee discussed: Bad traffic causing locals to consider leaving Toronto: survey  LCBO launches new ad with negotiations stalled Trudeau government's carbon rebates went out Monday — but one major bank still isn't using their official name Private efforts to nudge Biden to step aside continue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Parthi Kandavel (@ParthiKandavel), Toronto city councillor for Scarborough Southwest, about an item he's bringing to the city's executive committee meeting, asking for a boost in violence prevention opportunities while young people are on summer break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with immigration consultant and education agent Earl Blaney about shocking new data regarding the number of study permit holders seeking asylum in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Giles Gherson (@gilesgherson), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about the results of an Ipsos poll that shows that more than half of residents, 53 per cent, have thought about moving away from the GTA and its congestion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. There are so many angles to this developing story, but first, let's go to the scene of the crime with Donna Hutz. Donna travelled from Ohio, with her son, to attend Trump's rally. She was just rows behind Trump when he was shot. Also, Michael Harrigan, a partner at PAX Group and a former FBI agent about how the alleged shooter got through security… What safety protocols are in place at events like these?  Finally, Susan Crabtree, White House and National Political Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, Susan joined us live from Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention kicks off..  and Trump’s ready to speak, even after just being shot two days prior… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker discussed: How the attempted assassination of former President Trump unfolded A staff report will be made public today, examining the Ontario government’s obligations regarding the Science Centre under its lease with the city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Mike Harrigan, Partner at PAX Group, former Chief of the FBI's Firearms Training Unit, about security protocols that would've been in place at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the economic fallout following President Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Jon Reid (@tpareid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about the investigation into the shooting at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Donna Hutz, who travelled from her home in Ohio to Butler, Pennsylvania to see former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Donna was right behind President Trump when he was shot in the ear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI is investigating the shooting at President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania as domestic terrorism. Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Jacob Ware, a domestic terrorism researcher with the Council on Foreign Relations, and co-author of ‘God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert & Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East discussed: Toronto's youth firearm arrests up 161% in 2 years Work at Ontario Place is stopped pending a court hearing Trudeau says he’s trying to recruit Carney, but did not say if it’s to replace Freeland as finance minister Biden seeking 2nd term 'to complete the job' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with David Valentin, principal at Liaison Strategies, about his latest poll on Mayor Olivia Chow's performance in her first year in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Gary Sands, senior vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, about the lag in grocers signing up for new licences that would allow them to sell beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jay Goldberg (@JayJGoldberg), Ontario and Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about why Premier Doug Ford needs to allow grocers to sell all alcohol during the LCBO workers strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Joe Walsh, Former congressman and host of, 'White Flag with Joe Walsh,' about President Joe Biden's performance at the NATO summit - and if Biden can continue in the Presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer, protest watcher, Kim Wright, Strategist, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies & Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York discussed: U of T gave pro-Palestinian protesters amnesty before camp was packed up Second engineering report on Ontario Science Centre to be released Canada confirms plan to replace submarine fleet at NATO summit ‘Baby boomers have f*cked the planet,’ Canadians are flabbergasted by Green Party leader’s remarks on climate crisis Expat says she'd have to be dragged back to Canada "kicking and screaming" after moving to Bahamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A delayed flight could mean some unwanted expenses, or even a ruined vacation. But for a pair of veteran NASA astronauts -- it's meant a few extra weeks in space. What was supposed to be a week-long trip to the international space station for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams has quickly stretched into over a month-long stay Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director of the Allan I Carswell Observatory and Professor at York University, about how it could be a few more weeks until the astronauts are brought home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Sharan Kaur, political strategist, about Canada moving ahead with the purchase of new submarines to replace its aging fleet, as it faces mounting pressure at this year’s NATO summit to spend more on the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Norm Di Pasquale (@normsworld), Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All and volunteer with ‘Save  Ontario's Science Centre’, about how repairing the Ontario Science Centre would cost nearly half a billion dollars, according to Premier Doug Ford, who firmly rejected the idea of spending the cash required to reopen the beloved attraction to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Dr. Lori Burrows, a microbiologist and professor with McMaster University and the Canada research chair in microbe-surface interactions, about several plant-based milks being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to potential Listeria contamination that has resulted in illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: Plan to speed Gardiner construction in the works Toronto wants higher fines for drivers stopped in intersections Bars and restaurants already struggling to order favourites as LCBO strike continues People slamming Law & Order: Toronto after fake encampment appears in park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Shannon Terrell, NerdWallet spokesperson and financial expert, about how you can save on your next grocery bill - and why you don't have to cut back on meal portions to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner), Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the LCBO strike - and why Schreiner believes the Ford government is casting doubt on the future of the crown corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert, & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ discussed: City hall spends a staggering amount of time talking about housing. Eglinton Crosstown LRT's progress Justin Trudeau and caucus management Federal Green Party to announce new leadership  Doug Ford's family cottage in Airbnb now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with April Engelberg, lawyer and former Toronto city council candidate, about several local issues, including city hall's obsession with consultation. How many hours do city staff spend on consulting? The number is outrageous - but will it surprise you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Keith Henry, chief operating officer of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, about how Indigenous tourism in Canada is booming - and needs investment to meet the demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate, about how Premier Doug Ford's former family cottage turned luxe rental property is available via Airbnb. Where is the cottage located and how much will it cost you to rent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Rocco Mastrangelo, Co-Owner of Cafe Diplomatico on College St. in Toronto’s Little Italy, about the four day street event outside his restaurant in honour of Euro Cup and Copa America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a month ago today when a fire broke out and destoyed the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end. Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Chris Wiebe, Manager of Heritage Policy and Government Relations for the National Trust for Canada, about what measures we need to take to better protect our historic and heritage buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board Trustee, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker discussed: First weekend without access to the LCBO - how did our panelists fare? Did they find their drinks elsewhere? Or did they have a dry weekend?  The issues driving youth violence in Toronto. Snap election unlikely in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Murray Simser (@murraysimser), CEO of CITIZN, about the new social media platform - and what it promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Reid (@tpareid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about another violent weekend in the city - with many of the crimes committed by teens. What's to blame for the increase in youth violence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with JP Hornick (@JPHornick), President of OPSEU, about the LCBO strike. We're now four days into the LCBO strike - a first of its kind in its more than 100 years of existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Mike Van Soelen, Crisis communications expert with Oyster Group about the LCBO's messaging strategy during this strike and will it be effective & can Joe Biden recover from his failure at last week's Presidential debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Davelle Morrison, Broker with Bosley Real Estate and 640 Toronto contributor (@DavelleMorrison) & Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi), Founder of More Neighbours Toronto discussed: 1 - Ford's dry summer begins': All LCBO stores closed as workers go on strike  2 - Conservatives spent 20 times as much on ads as Liberals  3 - Waterfront cyclists can soon take advantage of free bike valet service  4 - Caledon quickly approved 11 zoning changes despite opposition from Peel and the province. Critics say it's the new 'wild west' of planning in Ontario  5 - President Joe Biden to sit down with ABC News on Friday for first TV interview since debate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell about how 'Despicable Me 4' is the best one yet - and what a great summer it's turning out to be for sequels and prequels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with David Clement, North American affairs manager with the Consumer Choice Center, about the first ever LCBO strike - and why it's time to rethink Ontario's liquor sales model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Paul Pacelli, host of Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli on WICC 600 AM, ahead of President Joe Biden's first televised interview since last week's disastrous presidential debate. What's at stake for the President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Anesti Danelis (@AnestiDanelis), a Toronto-based comedian about performing his comedy show written by ChatGPT at Toronto Fringe Festival 2024. Since Anesti’s last show at the festival in 2022 when he performed his critically acclaimed show This Show Will Change Your Life, a lot has changed including the growing fear among people including artists around artificial intelligence.  His latest show delves into themes of self-identity in the digital age, and the broader issues surrounding AI and creativity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discussed: 1 - Pro-Palestinian protesters leave UofT encampment ahead of court-ordered deadline 2 - LCBO says stock up on your drinks now ahead of Friday’s potential strike 3 - Cost to buy 2 new Toronto Island ferries jumps to $92M  4 - Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll  5 - The "Perfect" Hot Dog Is Grilled and Has These Toppings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent for the Globe and Mail, about the U.K. election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to power, sweeping away Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives after 14 often turbulent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Burnside (@JonBurnside_DVE), Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16 - Don Valley East, about a key committee at Toronto city hall approving the purchase of two new ferries - how much will they cost? Let's just say, the price tag is MUCH more than originally thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Bruce Winder (@winder_bruce), Retail analyst, Author of ‘Retail before, during and after COVID-19”, about Hudson's Bay Company purchasing luxury department store Neiman Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about how Toronto police may respond if they're called on to assist with the clearing of thed pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host, ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Eylon Levy, one of the most prominent figures representing Israel internationally in the first six months of the October 7 War about why is he in Toronto and his view of the pro-Palestinian protest happening in our city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney)and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1 -Judge grants injunction against pro-Palestinian U of T encampment at King’s College Circle  2 - Trudeau no longer going to Calgary Stampede, as some Liberal MPs call for his resignation 3 - Office vacancy rate hits highest level in 30 years, according to new report. Can pod hotels solve Vancouver’s office space surplus?  4 - Niall Horan had to walk to his own concert at Scotiabank Arena because Toronto traffic was 'too bad'  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Monika Warzecha, digital editor for The Walrus, about concerns with facial recognition - and stores using your biometric data as a means of payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with political strategist Sharan Kaur about how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede. The annual 10-day rodeo and festival is usually a must-do event for politicians and Trudeau hasn’t missed a summer except for the COVID-19 years of 2020 and 2021. The PM's office did not provide an explanation. So, what might be the reason why the PM skipping this year's event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with  Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the difficult summer ahead for young people looking for jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate about the Revue Cinema that obtained a court injunction to stay open and with Science Centre closure, the Ford government sticks to the notion that buildings can’t live past 50 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University about the WestJet mechanics strike that disrupted more than 1,000 flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ (@spaikin) discussed: 1 - Trudeau says he is ‘committed’ to duties after byelection, 2 - Pride parade 'not the place' for pro-Palestinian protest: Pride Toronto official,  3 - Deal reached in WestJet mechanics' strike, but travel disruptions still expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kim Wright, Strategist, Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies (@lobbygrl) , Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 -Key takeaways from the U.S. presidential debate with Biden and Trump  2 - Happy Canada Day? 7 in 10 Canadians (70%) Think Canada is “Broken” as Canadian Pride Takes a Tumble | Ipsos  3 - Sajjan instructed special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs during fall of Kabul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the debate that wasn’t.. a disappointing, lack lustre start of a series of presidential debates for the 2024 campaign. Was there a winner/loser? How are Americans feeling after watching President Joe Biden and FORMER president Donald Trump’s performance Thursday night? We got lots of reaction – but first, let’s start with Christian Paz, senior political reporter for VOX about last night’s debate. Next, former congressman Joe Walsh.. what did he make of the disastrous debate? Can Biden STILL take on the presidency? Or do democrats need to swap him out and name another candidate?  Lastly, Grant Oyston, chair of the Revue Film Society and we were talking about how Toronto’s oldest operating movie theatre, Revue Cinema, faces closure due to a dispute with their longtime landlord.. can the iconic theatre be saved?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Kojo Modeste (@PrideToronto), executive director of Pride Toronto, about celebrating Pride in Toronto this weekend. What does Pride mean? And why is it as important today as ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with former congressman Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) about the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. How did President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump perform? Was there a clear winner/loser? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Tim Kocur (@t_kocur), Executive Director of the Waterfront BIA and Lily Barnes, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Waterfront BIA, about what visitors to the city's waterfront can look forward to this long weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Grant Oyston, Chair of the Revue Film Society, about how Toronto's oldest operating movie theatre faces closure due to a dispute with their longtime landlord. The movie theatre's been a staple along Roncesvalles Avenue for 112 years - can it be saved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg speaks with Sam Pappas, owner of the Crooked Cue in Etobicoke, about his concerns with the city's expansion of the bike lane network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer and protest watcher, Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub (@harrisonlowman) & Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto (@EricDLombardi) discuss... 1 - Trump and Biden's first presidential debate of 2024 is today, 2 - Liberals need to give their 'heads a shake,' minister says after byelection loss, 3 - Fraser Institute News Release: Average hours worked (per week) for young Canadians declined by more than 16% from 1989 to 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed … the BIG – the first – US Presidential debate between Biden & Trump with Aaron Rupar (@atrupar), an independent journalist covering U.S. politics – what he’s looking out for.. and how Americans are feeling given that these two are the only options they were given for the next President of the U S of A. Our next guest… is Alex Bozikovic (@alexbozikovic), Globe and Mail’s architecture critic.. lots of fall out to the abrupt closure of the Ontario Science Centre – Mayor Olivia Chow wants to hold Premier Ford to account – and make his government stick to the agreement of the lease for the Science Centre.. but in the meantime, where will the interim science centre go? And how big – or small – will it be in comparison? We get Alex’s thoughts.. Lastly, Megan Ireland, Trauma dog trainer with Victim Services Toronto (@VSToronto) to talk about P-T-S-D Awareness Day – Megan was kind enough to bring in trauma dog Penny – who doesn’t get excited to be around animals that early in the morning?? We spoke about how trauma dogs like Penny can help those struggling with PTSD – and the extensive training it takes to certify a trauma dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Megan Ireland, Trauma Dog Trainer for Victim Services Toronto, about PTSD Awareness Day and how trauma dogs can help those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1 - Today marks one year with Mayor Olivia Chow 2 - Trudeau reflects on devastating Toronto byelection loss 3 - Ontario Science Centre, what next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed gun crime happening across our city with Stephen Mensah, the executive director of the Toronto Youth Cabinet, about what he and his peers want and NEED from the city in the fight against gun violence.   Also, Chris Chapin, Political strategist and managing principal of Upstream Strategy Group, about the future of the federal Liberals after a devastating loss in the liberal stronghold riding of Toronto – St. Paul’s… Can Trudeau carry on as leader?  Finally, Catherine Murray, former Wall Street professional and former BNN Bloomberg Ancho and we were talking about IF the Bank of Canada’s interest rate will stick – given inflation climbed higher in May due to an increase in services prices.. will the national bank cut interest rates in July? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate & Davelle Morrison (@DavelleMorrison), Broker with Bosley Real Estate Limited to discuss... 1 - 14 year old Boy, charged with murder after 2 killed in ‘mass shooting’ outside Toronto school. 2 - Toronto—St. Paul's byelection a tight race as results delayed. 3 - Is it time for a bridge to Toronto Island? One councillor says so. 4 - City councillor asks Toronto to take over Ontario Science Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the push for a bridge to the Toronto Island with Councillor Parthi Kandeval (@ParthiKandavel) & April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg), who first floated the idea of the Island bridge when she ran for council in 2022. Lastly, we speak with YOU and we took your calls – got your reaction – to news of a 14-year-old Toronto BOY charged with murder following a mass shooting in Rexdale earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed a Memorial that honours Ontario police officers who died by suicide, and other issues with Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s crime specialist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Sharan Kaur, political strategist discuss: 1 - Ontario Science Centre closure/fallout. 2 - Long-term transit closure for streetcars on Spadina - until December!  3 - Businesses owe $194 billion in unpaid sales tax. 4 - Toronto St Paul byelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Ford Government surprisingly closing the doors at the Science Centre on Friday with Brandon Chu, a Torontonian and father of two young boys who’ve been going to the Science Centre since birth. Also, Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) , a Toronto City Councilor carries on our Science Centre discussion and if there's any steps the City can do to pressure the Provincial government to take a pause with the permanent closing of the Centre. Lastly, Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren), a lawyer, author, political consultant, and commentator wrote a piece in the Toronto Sun stated that the time has come for the Prime Minister to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former political adviser (@LindsayMaskell), Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1) The truck driving around.....is it illegal? Is a law being broken? 2) EV tariffs, yes.... 3) Is Canada NOW cheering across the country for the Oilers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed Doug Ford pushing for Tariffs on EV imports from China with Flavio Volpe (@FlavioVolpe1) - President, APMA (The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (@APMACanada) is Canada's national association representing OEM producers of auto parts, equipment, tools, technology & services). Also, Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen), Crisis comms expert with the OysterGroup talked about the Justin Timberlake DUI fallout & the city of Toronto bad communication regard "don't take the Toronto Island Ferry" because it was crowded Lastly, André J. McDonald from McMaster University (@McMasterU), joined us to explain this McMaster study that shows teens who use cannabis are MORE THAN ELEVEN TIMES more likely to develop a psychiatric disorder compared to those who do not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Anne Kothawala, President and CEO, The Convenience Industry Council of Canada (@ConvenienceCan) about the Federal Government Crushing Small Business and a call out to the St. Paul's byelection candidates to make a difference for local businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Nokha Dakroub, former Peel District School Board trustee, who led the charge to combat anti-Black racism and Islamophobia (@NokhaDakroub) 1 - TDSB to consider adding 'anti-Palestinian racism' term to strategy.  2 - U of T tells court encampment took control of front campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with a concerned citizen, who brought forward a petition with more than 30,000 signatures protesting the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, being called a RACIST by a City Councillor. Daniel Tate joined us and he wanted the opportunity to respond to the Councillor. Also, Melissa Lantsman (@MelissaLantsman), MP for Thornhill and Conservative Deputy Leader.. we talked about the conservatives push for MPs to work over the summer. Lastly Dr. Weidong Pei (@DrPeiTO), a TDSB trustee for Willowdale was talking about a contentious vote at the TDSB last night that was about anti-Palestinian racism in the board’s curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector, about how an Ontario woman, wanted for child abduction-related offences, is on the run again with her three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Daniel Tate, a downtown concerned citizen, about his encounter with Councillor Chris Moise at an executive committee meeting regarding the Yonge-Dundas Square name change. At Tuesday's meeting, Tate brought forward a petition with 30,000 signatures in protest of the name change to Sankofa Square. In an off-mic exchange, the Councillor called Tate a 'racist' - and stood by his words when he joined Toronto Today Wednesday. Tate wanted the opportunity to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- At a heated meeting, Mayor Chow and allies move ahead with renaming Yonge-Dundas Square. 2 - Jewish community members rally outside TDSB over antisemitism, proposal on anti-Palestinian racism. 3 - Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with DWI in the Hamptons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Nick McNaught, Founder & Co-CEO of Unbounded, about cold plunge therapy, as more people look to escape the heat and explore alterative wellness therapies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed an executive committee meeting about the renaming of Yonge & Dundas Square with Parkdale – High Park Councillor Gord Perks (@gordperks). Also, Chris Moise , City Councillor for Toronto Centre – Sankofa Square is in HIS riding.. and it’s no secret he’s quick to quick to shut people down opposed to the name change..  Lastly, Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner), Leader of the Ontario Green Party talking about his call for air conditioning to be mandated in schools, long-term care homes and rental homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, about Mayor Olivia Chow and her executive committee moving forward with the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, despite a significant petition being brought forward to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate & Kevin Rupasinghe, transportation planner and longtime advocate for safe and sustainable cities, also former city council candidate (@KevinRupasinghe) to discuss... 1- Last stand at city hall to stop renaming to Sankofa Square. 2 - Is it a government’s job to tell people to stay home when it’s hot? 3 - Mortgage delinquencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleading guilty in court yesterday with Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags), Toronto Star crime reporter. Also, Daniel Tate, a concerned citizen, who is going to deputize in front of Mayor Olivia Chow and an executive committee AGAINST the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square. Lastly, Cam Guthrie (@CamGuthrie), Mayor of Guelph, Ontario talked about the housing challenges first year students will face on campus come this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jennifer Pagliaro, Toronto Star crime reporter, about the third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty on Monday. The teen, who was 13 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Kenneth Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg), Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate, about the City of Toronto warning those thinking of visiting the Toronto Island about long delays at the ferry terminal. With 2 of the 5 ferries out of service, Engelberg's island bridge idea is more popular than ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Fred Whoriskey, director of the Ocean Tracking Network at Dalhousie University in Halifax, about the growing evidence that the number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada’s East Coast, where plans are in the works to post warning signs for beachgoers for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discuss: 1 - LCBO workers vote to back strike if needed, union says   2 - How Toronto plans to beat the rising heat 3 - Are high school final exams still needed? What happens to student grades without them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed a new shipping container scanner in the GTA with Mayor Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) of Brampton. Also, Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s crime specialist about several issues, including an apparent suicide that led to death of an innocent bystander..  Lastly, Greg breaks down a total PR fail from the city of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Mayor Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) about the federal government announcing the deployment of an X-ray scanner in the GTA to help detect stolen vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert (@AMAprmaven), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 - Reaction to Mayor Chow’s interview w/ Ben Mulroney yesterday… 2 - Insiders say politics and privacy concerns halted Doug Ford's promise to put driver's licences and health cards on digital wallets  3 - Time-blindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Euro Cup and how BIG this tournament is for local businesses with Rocco Mastrangelo, who co-owns Café Diplomatico in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood Also, crisis communications expert Mike Van Soelen talked about hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnutt and superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lastly, columnist Emma Teitel joined us to talk about her first column in National Post – about how Jewish kids are being victimized in Canada – and why nobody seems to care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Michael Teper, a director of Save our Schools (@SOSTDSB), a community-based, parent-driven advocacy group aimed at improving educational outcomes, about union members being paid to speak out against budget cuts at TDSB meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Eric Lombardi (@EricDLombardi) Founder of More Neighbours Toronto (@MoreNeighbours), about how red tape at the City of Toronto is preventing small businesses to exist - and thrive - in residential zones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Yana Miriev, the owner of the Finch Store, located in Toronto's College & Ossington neighbourhood. Yana's business is under review after a single, anonymous complaint. What's the issue at hand? That Yana's business serves takeout coffee. Will she lose her business licence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host, Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Kim Wright, Strategist and Principal of Wright Strategies (@lobbygrl) discussed: 1 - Union is paying high school teachers to attend TDSB meeting and speak against budget cuts  2 - Canada moves into top 5 countries in refugee claims  3 - Mayor Olivia Chow joined us in studio 4 - What happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in months, Mayor Olivia Chow (@MayorOliviaChow) joined 640 Toronto for a one-on-one with host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney). The two discussed a number of issues - including a plan to speed up affordable housing builds, 24/7 Gardiner construction, the Mayor's relationship with Toronto's Jewish community, and protecting and encouraging small businesses in residential areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney)and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1-Yonge-Dundas Square renaming could cost $500K more than budgeted  2 - Olivia Chow wants to bring Toronto's downtown back to life — and she's meeting bank CEOs about increasing office days to do it.  3 - Ford government allowing Beer Store to sell other products including lottery tickets, LCBO believes it can too  4 - Total mortgage balance reaching 'severe delinquency' exceeds $1 billion for the first time in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Frank Leo (@GetLeoTeam), Broker and CEO of Frank Leo and Associates, about the total of mortgage balances in Ontario reaching 'severe delinquency'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Saad Usmani, Director of Economic Research at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about why the city needs to look to our waterfront for an economic boost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Brad Lagasse, Minor Hockey Coach for the Ajax-Pickering Raiders, about the decline in youth hockey participation in Canada over the last 10 years - what's behind the drop in enrollment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about Virgin Atlantic returning to Toronto after two decades with flights from Toronto to Heathrow. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) speaks with Laryssa Waler (@LWaler), Executive Advisor at GT & Company consulting firm, about the House of Commons voting Tuesday to approve the Liberal government’s capital gains tax changes despite the Conservatives opposing the measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... 1- Carolyn Parrish elected next mayor of Mississauga  2- TDSB tallies cost of staff sick days 3- Government immigration survey asks how many permanent residents Canada wants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Mississauga mayoral byelection and Carolyn Parrish will be the next Mayor of Mississauga. Also, Ahmed Elbayoumi (@ahmadelbayoumi), Author of Policoner (@policornerca), a newsletter on Ontario politics. talks about the Mississauga byelection. Lastly, Tamara Gotlieb, founding member of not-for-profit group, Jewish Educators and Family Association of, and we were talking about dwindling education numbers in public stream and something called the ‘Wheel of Privilege’ some educators have been using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of the not-for-profit group, Jewish Educators and Family Association of Canada, about equity policies in our school boards and the costs of implementing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) speaks with Ahmad Elbayoumi (@ahmadelbayoumi), Author of POLICORNER, a newsletter on Ontario politics, about the Mississauga mayoral byelection. Former MP and local councillor Carolyn Parrish won the race to be the next mayor of Mississauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jack Hues from Wang Chung (@WangChungMusic) who will be at the El Mocambo Tuesday night in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate (@anthonyfurey) & Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) Discuss: 1 - Time to show some solidarity: Why Toronto’s mayor should attend this weekend’s Walk with Israel, 2- How many voters will turn out for the Mississauga mayoral and Ward 5 byelections?  3- More young Canadians want homes and pets over marriage and kids says a new survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the historical church in Toronto’s west end that burned early Sunday morning.. Father Don Beyers of St. Anne’s Anglican Church joined the show and is determined to rebuild his Church. Also, Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren), CEO of consulting firm Daisy Group, about the ‘Walk for Israel’ – Warren attended the annual event – which saw record numbers this weekend – an estimated 50,000 people – and yet – the Mayor wasn’t one of them. Lastly, Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and we were talking about police presence at the Walk for Israel event – and video circulating online – of a police officer punching a protester in the face.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist about the police presence at the annual pro-Israel event. Also noted was the collision involving a tractor trailer along the 401 in Toronto on Sunday which closed the eastbound collectors lanes. According to police, the driver of the truck, a 29-year-old man from Calgary, has been charged with impaired driving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, (@drerickam) about the Liberal government proceeding with its controversial capital gains tax change proposal, which is set to be introduced in the House of Commons Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Father Don Beyers of St. Anne's Anglican Church about how a four-alarm blaze destroyed the historical church on Sunday morning which contained murals painted by three members of the Group of Seven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Steve Paikin (@spaikin), host of TVO’s The Agenda about Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cabinet shuffle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jamaal Myers, TTC Chair, City Councillor (@CllrJamaalMyers) about the ‘framework’ deal reached to put TTC strike on hold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen), Crisis communications expert about TTC avoid a strike & the considerations that go into this from both sides in terms of keeping/winning public support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association about why was York U encampment cleared after a day, as U of T protesters languish into day 35?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former political adviser (@LindsayMaskell), Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert (@AMAprmaven), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 - Agreement reached between TTC and union to avoid strike 2- Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new education minister, cabinet reshuffle 3- 20 Percent of Gen-Zers Bring Parents To Job Interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed how the TTC avoided a transit strike with Crisis communications expert Mike Van Soelen(@mvansoelen). We continue with the TTC strike aversion conversation with TTC Chair Jamaal Myers (@CllrJamaalMyers) and the big question moving forward is; what will this cost the taxpayer? Lastly, Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association talking about how police cleared the encampment at York University so quickly, after a day of being set up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto (@EricDLombardi) discussed: 1 - Gardiner rush hour travel times up 250% 2 - The countdown is on for the TTC strike.. Will workers walk off the job at midnight? Or will we see a last minute deal? 3 - City councillor subdues suspected thief at Home Depot  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Carlin Palmby, Educational Assistant about teacher's unions to present survey results on violence against teachers and education workers in Ontario schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Tania, a Toronto mom who got video of an addict shooting up in front of her kid’s elementary school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Tom Deosaran who filmed an Air Canada flight that had engine issues upon takeoff and had to return to to Toronto Pearson airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music (@alancross) about Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre closing it's doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the countdown to a potential TTC strike with Jamaal Myers (@CllrJamaalMyers), Chair of the TTC board & city councillor. Also, Tom Deosaran, who caught on video, an Air Canada flight circling and quickly returning to Toronto Pearson after just taking off due to an ‘engine issue’. Tom describes what the scene looked like.. and what was going through his head as it happened. Finally, musicologist Alan Cross (@alancross) joined us to talk about the iconic music venue the Phoenix Concert Theatre closing its doors January 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1- A TTC strike is looming. Will Ontario step in to provide trains or force workers back?  2- Doug Ford's PC Party fundraising leaves rivals in its dust  3- Mother divides internet with viral video on why she never returns her shopping cart: 'Judge me all you want'  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with David Shellnut, personal injury lawyer known as the ‘Biking Lawyer’ (@TheBikingLawyer) about his thoughts on Mayor Chow, what’s it like getting around her city as a cyclist?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Martin Pelletier, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and senior portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc. (@MPelletierCIO) about the Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Michael Geist (@mgeist), Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, about how consumers will likely face higher prices after the CRTC tells streaming giants to invest $200 million in Canadian film, TV and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren), former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group about what will happen if the Liberals lose a Toronto byelection, could Justin Trudeau be in political trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the looming TTC strike & will workers walk off the job Friday with Dave Shellnut (@TheBikingLawyer), personal injury lawyer dubbed ‘the biking lawyer’.. about what a TTC strike means for city bike lanes. We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist (@mgeist), Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, about how consumers will likely face higher prices after the CRTC tells streaming giants to invest $200 million in Canadian film, TV and music. Finally, Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren), Former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group joined the show to talk about what happens to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if the Liberals lose the byelection in the Toronto-St Paul’s riding later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... 1- How Toronto police have already spent $1.5 million on a World Cup that's two years away  2- TTC union tells Toronto to prepare for a strike Friday as little progress made in contract talks  3- Some MPs helping foreign actors like China and India meddle in Canadian politics: report  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Monnica Williams (@DrMonnica), a mental health researcher at the University of Ottawa who will be launching the world's first master's degree program in the therapeutic and spiritual uses of psychedelics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Vincent Crisanti, Toronto City Councillor for Etobicoke North about 2 separate shootings in Etobicoke over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Francesca Grosso (@fgrosso63), Principal of health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy about Ontario wants more private MRI, CT clinics for public scans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Josh Nisker (@JoshNisker), Lawyer representing family of Landyn Ferris, teen boy found unresponsive at his school about the Ford government under fire following teen death after being found unresponsive at Ontario school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed a series of shootings in Etobicoke over the weekend with Vincent Crisanti, Toronto city councillor for Etobicoke North (@vcrisanti) about what needs to change moving forward. Josh Nisker (@JoshNisker) joined us, the lawyer representing the family of Landyn Ferris, a teen boy who died after he was found unresponsive in a sensory room at his school. The family has a lot of questions and little to no answers. How will they get justice for their son? And Francesca Grosso (@fgrosso63), principal of health policy firm Grosso-McCarthy joined us to discuss the province boosting the number of private MRI and CT scan clinics & how much will a boost improve wait times?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, (@drerickam) about the Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert (@anabailaoTO), Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, former mayoral candidate (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discuss: 1 - Downtown Toronto roadway still closed following streetcar derailment 2 - Changing a tire? First aid? Ontario is getting ready to update its home ec courses  3 - Liberal MP Mark Holland says families who take road trips are killing the planet  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist about convocation season getting underway at the University of Toronto with a Pro-Palestinian encampment still there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed convocation season gets underway today at the University of Toronto – with a Pro-Palestinian encampment – in the background of grads’ photos.. We speak with Jon Reid (@TPAReid), President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist about police presence during graduation season -  Also, Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam), Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, spoke about a Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming this Wednesday – should Canadians expect relief? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about Doug Ford’s comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Jamaal Myers, TTC Chair, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough North (@CllrJamaalMyers) about a possible TTC strike next Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former political adviser (@LindsayMaskell), Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 - Ford suggests immigrants to blame for shooting at Jewish school  2 - Donald Trump supporters call for riots and violent retribution after verdict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Stephen Lecce (@Sflecce), Ontario’s Education Minister about a new financial literacy test to be mandatory to get Ontario high school diploma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Parthi Kandavel (@ParthiKandavel), Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest about Doug Ford's comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom), former congressman about former President Donald Trump found guilty in Manhattan hush money case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Dr. David Jacobs (@DrJacobsRad), President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists about earlier breast cancer screenings starting at age 40 not advised, task force report says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the Premier suggested that immigrants were responsible for a shooting at a Jewish girls’ elementary school in North York last week with Toronto city councilor Parthi Kandavel (@ParthiKandavel). Also former congressman Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) had some strong reaction to former President Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money case. And, Dr. David Jacobs (@DrJacobsRad), President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists and we were talking about a anticipated update to Canada’s national breast screening guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Megan Kinch (@meganysta), writer, former Canadian soldier who worked in a recruiting centre about the idea of requiring young people to perform some type of national service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Rachel Chernos-Lin (@rchernoslin), Toronto District School Board Chair and Trustee for Ward 11 - Don Valley West about Ontario needs to tackle $16.8B school repair backlog: advocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP) , Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer, protest watcher & Anne Marie Aikins (@AMAprmaven), Crisis communications expert discussed: 1 - U of T won’t get court injunction before convocation starts  2 - Emigration to the U.S. hits a 10-year high as tens of thousands of Canadians head south  3 - Liberal men wearing a period bracelet doesn't advance women's health rights': Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Josh (@JoshMatlow), Toronto city councillor for Toronto - St. Paul’s about bubble zones around religious centres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Laurence Applebaum (@LaurenceAppleb1), CEO of Golf Canada talking about the RBC Canadian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the idea of requiring young people to perform some type of national service with Megan Kinch (@meganysta), a former Canadian soldier, about why this is not the right idea and why no one in the military would want this to happen. Also, TDSB Chair and Trustee Rachel Chernos-Lin (@rchernoslin) talks about province needing to step up and hand over the funds to tackle the $16.8 BILLION school repair backlog. And, city councillor Josh Matlow (@JoshMatlow) talks about safety zones outside religious institutions.. and why the proposed motion was an overreach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Amy Berridge, Perth School mother who launched the unofficial breakfast program last October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Nicole Rajakovic, the Toronto woman who started a petition last year to NOT have Centennial Stadium named after Rob Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, MPP for Markham-Stouffville (@PaulCalandra) about Sol Mamakwa spoke Anishininiimowin in Ontario legislature, MPP Sarah Jama’s court challenge of her censure is dismissed & Associate Minister Rob Flack about his out of context "no one wants to live in Toronto" comment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth), broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York (@BradMBradford) & Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate discussed: 1 - Centennial Park Stadium in Etobicoke was renamed last night - after the late Rob Ford, 2 - Bike lanes could be coming to a deadly section of Avenue Road - between Bloor Street West and Davenport Road where three cyclists have been killed in the last nine years.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Bonnie Crombie (@BonnieCrombie), Leader of the Ontario Liberals about her reaction to associate minister Rob Flack comment on housing, Doug Ford was asked about calling on early election, & Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Alex Beheshti (@beheshtialex), Senior Consultant at Altus Group Economic Consulting, where he specializes in urban planning and land economics about home prices in the GTA have fallen by nearly 15% since 2022 but the cost of housing - expressed as rents or mortgage payments - has only gotten worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the renaming of Centennial Stadium to Rob Ford stadium with Nicole Rajakovic, a Toronto woman who started a petition last year to NOT have Centennial Stadium named after Rob Ford. There's an official breakfast club for students that was shot down by a neighbouring school and we find out what has happened since with Amy Berridge, a Perth School mother who launched the unofficial breakfast program last October. And, urban planning and land economics expert Alex Beheshti (@beheshtialex) and we were talking about how the price of homes has gone down.. BUT the COST of housing has gotten worse – how? Why? We ask Alex that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Sergio Karas, Lawyer, Certified Specialist in Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Law; principal Karas Immigration Law (@KARAS_LAW) about his warning that taking in Gazan refugees presents “serious security risks”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with April Engelberg, Lawyer, former Toronto city council candidate (@AprilEngelberg) about: 1 - Etobicoke's Centennial Park Stadium renamed after Rob Ford  2 - Toronto testing more tech to try to improve traffic  3 - Toronto Unveils the David Crombie Park Redesign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Sol Mama-kwa, Ontario NDP MPP for Kiiwetinoong (@solmamakwa) about Sol to make history at Ontario legislature as it will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Chloe Brown, policy analyst, former Toronto mayoral candidate (@chloebrown4TO) & Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee (@NokhaDakroub) discussed: 1 - Etobicoke's Centennial Park Stadium renamed after Rob Ford  2 - Provincial PC party insiders say fear of a Pierre Poilievre victory has Doug Ford considering an early election call  3 - The perm is back. Its latest fans? Teen boys  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) welcomed to the studio, Joe Cressy, Chief of Staff at Waterfront Toronto (@joe_cressy) to talk about the time to transform the Waterfront is now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Tamara Gottlieb, a parent with kids in a school nearby, and was at yesterday’s rally held outside the Toronto Jewish school after Saturday's shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed transforming Toronto’s waterfront with Waterfront Toronto’s Chief of Staff Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy). Also, Today’s a historic day at Queen’s Park for NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (@solmamakwa) as Sol will ask a question in his Indigenous language - For the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French. Lastly, immigration lawyer Sergio Karas (@KARAS_LAW) talks about Ottawa increasing the current 1,000-person cap on a program allowing Gazans with a connection to Canada to come here on temporary visas, to 5,000 people. Sergio details the security risks involved with the increase.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (@drerickam) about Canada considering tariffs on Chinese EVs that follows a U.S. move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about the encampment at the U of T and why is the OFL getting into this battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Amanda Marshall, Canadian Juno award winning singer (@TheMarshallMix) who is coming to Toronto at Budweiser Stage on July 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association (@TPAReid) & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist, former police inspector about the Toronto police investigating after shots fired at school for Jewish girls in North York & Eviction deadline passes for pro-Palestinian protesters at U of T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor (@anabailaoTO), Anthony Furey, Columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker (@ryanlpainter) discussed: Encampment negotiations continue as U of T threatens eviction Monday morning, And, the Provincial government faces new special report on Greenbelt communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the pro-Palestinian encampment at the university of Toronto. Protesters, who have been camped out at the university for weeks, were served a trespass notice and we spoke with Ontario Federation of Labour president Laura Walton (@waltonmom) about it. Also, we talked to Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid (@TPAReid) and 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist Hank Idsinga. There were shots were fired at a private school for Jewish girls in North York over the weekend and today there is a heavy police presence on site as the school opens as usual.  Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam), economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University joined us to discuss Canada considering Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney), 640 Toronto Contributor & Celina Caesar-Chavannes former MP, Bestselling Author and PhD (neuro) student discuss... U of T president says he will ‘consider’ disclosure and divestment but King’s College encampment ‘must end’, Convenience stores, supermarkets, & gas stations that are fully licensed will be able to sell beer, wine, & ready-to-drink cocktails cocktails starting this fall, With outdated rules and mounting losses, can anything be done to fix Canada Post? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Rob Johnson from the Curiouscast podcast network about the U.S. government sues in bid to break up Ticketmaster owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed with former deputy Attorney General, Mark Freiman, Toronto city council's vote on creating “Bubble Safety Zones” around places of worship & hospitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Carla Qualtrough (@CQualtro), Canadian Minister of Sport about the WNBA commissioner, Canadian celebrities welcomed expansion Toronto franchise to the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) welcomed our crisis comms expert, Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen) to discuss the U.S. government suing Ticketmaster for being a monopoly, OpenAI vs. Scarlett Johansson & is Sean Combs finished? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Tori Brazier (@dinotaur) - film & entertainment reporter for Metro UK (LIVE from Cannes) to talk about the release of the latest chapter to the Mad Max universe, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed Toronto city council took a vote on creating “Bubble Safety Zones” around places of worship & hospitals. We discuss the results of the vote with former deputy Attorney General, Mark Freiman. Also, we talked to Tori Brazier (@dinotaur) - film & entertainment reporter for Metro UK (LIVE from Cannes) to talk about the release of the latest chapter to the Mad Max universe, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Finally, it's our weekly visit from crisis comms expert, Mike Van Soelen (@mvansoelen) to discuss the U.S. government suing Ticketmaster for being a monopoly, OpenAI vs. Scarlett Johansson & is Sean Combs finished? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to  Sebastien Labrecque (@LabrecqueSebas1), Chief Economist with Strategy Corp ,and we were talking about new StatCan data that shows people are fleeing Toronto – why?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jennifer McKelvie (@McKelvieTO), Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough - Rouge Park and Deputy Mayor about the Gardiner 24/7 construction & a looming TTC strike & can the TTC and union make a deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) welcomed David Miller (@iamdavidmiller), former mayor of Toronto from 2003-2010, Author of Solved: how the world's great cities are fixing the climate crisis to talk about Toronto's waterfront, a looming TTC strike as he was the last mayor to deal with a transit strike & 24/7 Gardiner construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) talked about a a looming TTC strike, as 11,500 transit employees could go on strike as early as June 7th. The last transit strike was in 2008 – the mayor at that time was David Miller (@iamdavidmiller) – and he joined us to discuss. Deputy Mayor and city councilor Jennifer McKelvie (@McKelvieTO) joined us to talk about yesterday’s council meeting and where 24/7 Gardiner construction was on the table and is it feasible?  Sebastien Labrecque (@LabrecqueSebas1), Chief Economist with Strategy Corp ,and we were talking about new StatCan data that shows people are fleeing Toronto. Why? How do we get people to stay? Where are they going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh), Leader of the NDP about Mr. Singh cracking down on high grocery prices as the Liberals have barely done anything and he's also sent a letter to the Competition Bureau on the new allegations of Loblaws colluding with the big telecoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Karen Brown, President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) about the Teachers’ union files complaint over code of conduct changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) & the panel of Kevin Vuong (@KevinVuongMP), Independent M-P for Spadina Fort York, Caryma Sa’d (@CarymaRules), lawyer and protest watcher & Kate Harrison (@KatlynHarrison), Vice Chair of Summa Strategies discuss... Toronto’s former chief planner notes the city’s insufferable traffic - and suggests a congestion fee to crack down on this problem. Former Raptors executive Teresa Resch to be named president of Toronto’s new WNBA team Kate Harrison: Liberals trying to have it "both ways"..."They go to DC... say they want a constructive working relationship with a Trump administration. At same time, they're running ads on social media comparing Trump to Poilievre... stoking fears about abortion" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady asked you about a motion being introduced today at city council that would push for 24/7 construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the Gardiner Expressway. Liz McGuire, a Toronto Blue Jays fan who got smoked in the eye by a foul ball of Bo Bichette’s bat during Sunday’s game. Liz got one hell of a goose egg and black eye from that foul ball.. and now has a signed ball from Bichette and her own custom trading cards. Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington, Ontario, about how her town has voted in favour of lowering development costs to get more housing built! What a concept. Will other municipalities catch on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington, Ontario, about how her town has voted in favour of lowering development costs to get more housing built!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of : Anne Marie Aikins, crisis communications expert, Mark Saunders, former police of Chief and Toronto mayoral candidate & Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York, talk about: Could city council speed up Gardiner Expressway construction? TTC workers can strike in 17 days, as labour ministry issues no-board report  Inflation fell to 2.7 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says. Here's what might happen next  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Liz McGuire, a Toronto Blue Jays fan who got hit in the face by a foul ball off the bat of Bo Bichette on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour about unregulated temperatures in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Laryssa Waler, Executive Advisor at G-T & Company consulting firm about Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize Palestinian state in historic move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Sean O’Shea (@ConsumerSOS) , Global News Consumer and Investigative Reporter about a long weekend boating collision that left 3 people dead & 5 injured north of Kingston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam) , Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about what to expect with the release of StatsCan's April numbers Tuesday & how Red Lobster’s misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) joined panelists: Steve Paikin (@spaikin), author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown (@chloebrown4TO), policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate to discuss... Toronto's rejection from Ottawa on drug decriminalization has 'dismayed' some advocates, The DUI downgrade: Why the Ford government allows judges to lower impaired driving charges, Ontario's pace of new home construction slows to 2018 levels  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg), Toronto lawyer about the new Bikeshare Toronto app, CafeTO launch this year a success. Also, this week Council will vote on allowing 6 story units on all "major streets". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) talked about why the Ford government allows judges to lower impaired driving charges with Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello (@ColinDMello) who investigated this directive. April Engelberg (@AprilEngelberg) , a Toronto-based lawyer, we touched on a few issues, including a vote at city council this week to allow 6-story units on ALL ‘major streets’. Economics Professor Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam) and we were talking about how we can save Red Lobster from its demise!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Colin D’Mello (@ColinDMello) , Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief about the driving under the influence downgrade & why the provincial government allows judges to lower impaired driving charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Sharan Kaur, political strategist about how can we even teach the Middle East right now in schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Derek Finkle, investigative and independent journalist who lives across from a safe injection site in Leslieville about Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Jamaal Myers, Toronto city councillor for Scarborough North and TTC Chair about the TTC CEO apologizes for major outage Monday, plans to open review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg a nd the panel of Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor & Roy Green, host of the Roy Green Show discuss Toronto refuses to back down from push to decriminalize illegal drugs, Abacus Data survey has the Liberals and CPC tied among 18 to 29 and the NFL’s Harrison Butker slammed for urging women grads to be ‘homemakers’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg welcomed Mike Van Soelen, crisis communications expert to talk NFL’s Harrison Butker getting slammed for urging women grads to be ‘homemakers' and big name celebs call for Kevin Spacey acting return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Joey Scoleri, Senior VP - Live Nation ahead of the opening of the 30th season of Bud Stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg talked about Toronto standing strong with their push for decriminalization with Derek Finkle, an independent journalist. Also, Jamaal Myers, Toronto city councillor for Scarborough North and TTC Chair, talked about Monday’s nightmare on the TTC. What went wrong and why did it take the CEO of the transit agency 3 days to apologize?  Finally, Crisis Communications Expert Mike Van Soelen talked about the controversial comments made by NFL kicker Harrison Butker and how he urged women graduates to be ‘homemakers’ in a commencement speech. Does he deserve to be shunned, canceled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Jack Hauen, Queen’s Park Reporter for The Trillium about the CRA rent ruling sows tenant confusion in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and today's Think Tank panel of Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina Fort York and Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto, talk about TTC board to meet as questions linger about major outage Monday & Toronto transit workers' union takes 'final step' towards possible job action. Also, Shoppers have had enough and are complaining about major retailers beefed up anti-theft tactics. Industry groups say 'retail is the new frontier' for organized criminal gangs.. No doubt that people are stealing from retailers, selling products for more.. But also, people can’t afford their groceries. What to do here? And Via Rail ridership’s down because it’s too expensive to travel with Via. A round-trip for Toronto-MTL in June (direct) is $227.13. You wouldn’t even spend that on gas. Flight tickets for that same weekend in June cost $564.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg talked about a TTC board meeting and what led to the chaos on Line 2 on Monday with Toronto – St. Paul’s Councillor Josh Matlow about his concerns with the transit operator. Also, Jack Hauen, Queen’s Park Reporter for The Trillium, talking about a CRA ruling that’s left tenants confused. Why are tenants responsible for withholding 25 per cent of their foreign landlords' rent and paying it to the CRA?  Finally, Andrew Perez, Political Commentator and Principal of Perez Strategies talking about Tuesday’s Israeli flag raising event at Queen’s Park and his disappointment with the NDP. Not one MPP showed up to the event, despite it being on the front lawn of where MPPs work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Andrew Perez, Political Commentator and Principal of Perez Strategies about his observation that not a single Ontario NDP MPP attended Tuesday’s Israeli flag raising *on the front lawn of Queen's Park* in recognition of Israel's 76th Independence Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Toronto - St Paul’s about the TTC board to meet as questions linger about major outage Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg welcomed Tim Kocur, Executive Director for the Waterfront Business Improvement Area to discuss attractive retail and improvements to make Toronto's waterfront a destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg welcomed Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina Fort York to talk about the evolution of Kevin’s political career - from Liberal MP to independent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Joe Walsh, Former congressman about Joe Biden and Donald Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Alok Ahuja, CEO of Trexity about Toronto wide same-day service starts at $5 a delivery.

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Colin Craig (@colincraig1), President of Second Street.org (@SecondStreetOrg) about his opinion piece : Opinion: When Pierre Poilievre knocks on your door, demand health care choice .

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Gord Perks (@gordperks), Toronto City Councillor for Parkdale - High Park about Toronto facing a 26 billion dollar infrastructure shortfall to maintain service over next decade.

Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Brent Pushkarenko (@BPushCorus), provincial radio news director and Edmonton station manager about the wildfire evacuation order issued for parts of Fort McMurray. 

Greg (@gregbradyTO) talked about the province coming out with new legislation that, if passed, would require anyone convicted of impaired driving, install an ignition interlock device .. aka breathalyzer, in their vehicle. Ontario’s solicitor general Michael Kerzner (@MPPKerzner) joined us to discuss. Colin Craig (@colincraig1), President of Second Street dot org, joined us to discuss why Canadians should be given the CHOICE of the health care they receive – the choice between using the public system or private clinics. Columnist and former Toronto mayoral candidate Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) and we were talking about the city’s medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen da Villa’s, resignation announcement yesterday.

Greg (gregbradyTO) spoke to Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey ), columnist, former Toronto mayoral candidate about Toronto’s public health officer to stepping down.

Greg (gregbradyTO) and today's Think Tank panel of Stephanie Smyth (@stephaniesmyth ), Broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Mark Saunders (@marksaunders_TO ), former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate & Brad Bradford (@BradMBradford ), Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York, talk about getting aggressive about waterfront development, beyond the Ontario Place redesign/controversy, what would you like to see? Also, The TTC has yet to provide further details about a fluid spill that shut down a section of the Line 2 subway for several hours Monday, leaving thousands of commuters scrambling. Why do we put up with this? Don’t Torontonians deserve answers?  And The Ontario government will introduce legislation to crack down on impaired drivers. Convicted impaired drivers causing death will see lifetime driving bans. Breathalyzers required in cars for anyone found guilty of impaired driving . Surely this is legislation we can all get behind - but how do we get people to understand that you don’t get behind the wheel after drinking??

Michael Kerzner (@MPPKerzner), Ontario’s Solicitor General, MPP for York Centre joins host Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) to talk about newly proposed legislation that, if passed, would see a lifetime driving ban for people found guilty of impaired driving causing death.

Greg focused in on whether Mayor Olivia Chow will attend the Israeli flag raising ceremony at City Hall with Warren Kinsella @kinsellawarren, CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm as well as your calls. Greg also welcomed Steve Munro, a transit activist and commentator, about yesterday’s gong-show along the TTC’s line two – a 12 hour shut down due to ‘slippery track conditions’ what??

Greg spoke to Warren Kinsella @kinsellawarren, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm about Mayor Olivia Chow will NOT attend today’s Israeli flag raising ceremony because it’s ‘too divisive’.

Greg spoke to Steve Munro, Transit activist and commentator about TTC subway service on Line 2 was closed for 12 hours causing major disruption to the morning and afternoon commutes.

Greg spoke to April Engelberg, Toronto based lawyer about the TTC shutdown of major stations during rush hour, do people still use the Path? And women's sports in Toronto.

Greg and today's Think Tanks panel of Chloe Brown, policy analyst, former Mayoral candidate& Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda talk about Subway service on Line 2 was closed for 12 hours causing major disruption to the morning and afternoon commutes. Also will the Mayor will attend today’s Israeli flag raising event and "Fire that minister": Ontario NDP calls on Ford to sack Minister of Health.

Greg focused on how BROKEN our post-secondary acceptance system is with Muna Kadri, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation for District 16. Also, Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talking about why Canada’s economy could be in more trouble than many think and we get your reaction to the sleepover from hell at the Brady household – how would you respond to a group of rowdy teens who wouldn’t shut up after being told several times to KEEP IT DOWN!

Greg and the panel of Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor and former mayoral candidate, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto contributor and former mayoral candidate & Ryan Painter, host of the Ryan Painter Podcast, consultant and public speaker debate Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow calls drug-decriminalization debate a diversion & When Toronto asked to decriminalize drugs, Health Canada had questions. More than a year later, it's still waiting for answers.

Greg speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's crime specialist and former police inspector, about protesters at the University of Toronto accusing the university of surveilling them, claiming cameras were recently installed to monitor them.

Greg spoke to Muna Kadri, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 16 about how broken our post-secondary acceptance system is that has students with high averages receiving rejection letters – why? 

Greg spoke with Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talking about why Canada’s economy could be in more trouble than many think.

Greg Brady speaks with Toronto Star movie critic Peter Howell about the success of the Planet of the Apes franchise - with their 10th film 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' in theatres now!

Greg spoke to Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery of Ontario about Ontario to step up efforts to protect students’ data.

Greg looked at TWO different view points regarding the encampment at the University of Toronto. 9 days in and why protesters won’t be packing up anytime soon with Sara Rasikh, an organizer with UofT Occupy For Palestine and grad student at the university. Another point of view comes from Justin Chow, a non-Jewish ally, co-founder of United Against Antisemitism, a student-led grassroots organization. We get his reaction as to how students are feeling as the encampment rages on, closing in on convocation season.

Greg Brady speaks with Paige MacPherson, associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute, about Ontario's crackdown on cellphones in classrooms and bringing uniformity to the rules on devices to help improve student concentration. But does the policy go far enough?

Greg spoke with Sara Rasikh, organizer with UofT Occupy For Palestine and grad student at the university about Day 9 at the U of T Encampment.

Today's panel of Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former political advisor, Roy Green, host of the Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto contributor discuss an ex-columnist, once touted as a rising Conservative star, drops out of ‘corrupted’ nomination race. Also, a Trudeau cabinet minister tells her raw personal story in the House of Commons, on the same day two Conservative MPs attend anti-abortion rally.

Greg spoke with Justin Chow, non-Jewish ally, co-founder of United Against Antisemitism, a student-led grassroots organization that’s committed to fighting against Jew hatred on university campuses.

Greg spoke to Mike Van Soelen, Crisis communications expert about Federal public servants fighting against revised back to the office rules lose the room immediately, Drake vs Kendrick Lamar & the Roast of Tom Brady.

Greg spoke with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, family physician, Former President of the Ontario Medical Association about no ’diminished supply’ of doctors concern in Ontario: Health ministry.

Greg Brady focuses in on the ministry of health claiming that recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario isn’t a ‘major concern’ with family doctor and former president of the Ontario Medical Association Dr. Sohail Gandhi. Staying with the Provincial government, Greg spoke with Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown about the Ford government launching audits into ‘waste’ at city halls in places like Toronto, Brampton and other municipalities – the first half of those audits finished up last summer but then the government cancelled them. Finally, Dr. Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv talked to Greg about Ottawa cancelling flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to mark the establishment of Israel because of security concerns.

Greg spoke to Dr. Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University about Ottawa cancelling a public ceremony for Israeli flag-raising, citing security concerns.

Today's panel of Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York & Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor, The Hub discuss after exactly one week since a pro-Palestinian protest encampment took over King’s College Circle at the University of Toronto..and organizers say some students are attending online summer classes from their tents, others are working on assignments from the site and some faculty supporting the demonstration are working from the area. Those involved in the protest say they're prepared to stay until the university seriously addresses their demands. And, Canada’s largest public service unions are threatening a “summer of discontent” after Ottawa mandated that federal civil servants return to the office three days a week.

Greg spoke to Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton about the more than 70 ‘diploma mill’ schools blocked from international student recruiting in Brampton and his reaction to the government of Ontario launched audits to find ‘waste’ at city hall.

Greg took your calls about the potential of a loss of graduation ceremony from the University of Toronto.

Greg spoke to Matti Siemiatycki, director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto and professor of geography and planning about Toronto needs $26 billion over 10 years to stop infrastructure decline.

Greg spoke to Sean O’Meara, Ward 1 Councillor for the town of Oakville and Regional Councillor about Premier Ford doubling down on his refusal to force municipalities to allow fourplexes on residential land.

Greg discussed Toronto needs $26 billion over 10 years to stop infrastructure decline, Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces & Mail delivery to decrease to less than 5 days a week with today's panelists. They are: Anne Marie Aikins, media & crisis communications advisor, Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York & Mark Saunders, former chief of police and Toronto mayoral candidate.

Greg spoke to Adam Zivo, Founder and Director of Centre for Responsible Drug Policy about Ottawa's approval of B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces.

Greg focused in on Toronto needing 26 BILLION dollars over the next 10 years to maintain the city’s infrastructure, with Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto. Adam Zivo, Founder and Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy to examine Ottawa approving B.C.’s request to RE-criminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces. Greg also talked to Sean O’Mara, a city councillor with the town of Oakville, about being the lone councillor voting in FAVOUR of allowing fourplexes town-wide.

Adil Shamji, Liberal MPP for Don Valley East, joins Toronto Today to discuss why he & his colleagues will stand up for right to wear the keffiyeh in the legislature.

Greg spoke to Shadman Khan, a PhD candidate at McMaster University and the paper’s lead author about the end of best-before dates? New 'smart packaging' tests for foodborne bacteria.

Greg spoke to Dr. Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute, Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and an Instructor of global conflict at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. about his Op-ed: Jewish prof horrified by anti-Semitism on university campuses.

Greg spoke with Jon Burnside, Toronto City councillor for Don Valley East about the endorsement by the city of nearly $86 million in new spending to support Toronto's crowded shelter system, including cash to house some refugees at a hotel in Vaughan.

Today's Think tank got a little heated with Co-Founder of K-P-W Communications, Sarbjit Kaur, Steve Paikin, author, broadcaster, host of TVO’s The Agenda & Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate as the topic of Premier Doug Ford, who called for pro-Palestinian protest encampments to move off university campuses Monday even as one Toronto university suggested it was making progress in its talks with demonstrators.

Today, we focus in on protests on university campuses and if convocation season will be disrupted with Think Tank panelists: Chloe Brown, Steve Paikin, and Sarbjit Kaur. We also look at what the city of Toronto is doing to ease the refugee issue with Jon Burnside, city councillor for Don Valley East. Greg welcomed Shadman Khan, a PhD candidate at McMaster University and they were talking about how ‘smart packaging’ could put an end to best-before-dates – and cut down on food-related illnesses AND food waste.

TOPICS TODAY: How the suspect in an LCBO robbery that killed an infant, grandparents in a wrong-way crash on the 401 was out of bail at time of the deadly crash & Day 5 of the U of T protest encampment.

Greg spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Day 5 of U of T encampments and Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of 'critical' financial situation.

Greg had his weekly visit from Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector and talked about; Police remembrances yesterday (Sunday), Four officers’ names added to Ontario Police Memorial, LCBO bandit, out on Bail, Day 5 of the U of T encampments

Today's Panel of Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto contributor & Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor discuss: Ottawa says Ontario failed to meet affordable housing goals, won’t send funds to province, Missed flight. Luxury car rental. Extra nights. How a city councillor's trip to Italy went thousands over budget, Day 5 of the protest encampment at the University of Toronto, Toronto’s construction season traffic is ‘unacceptable.’

Formula 1 exhibition producer Jonathan Linden joins Toronto Today.

TOPICS: Day 2 of U of T encampment protest, Police response times, Loblaws boycott

Greg spoke to Lily Cheng, Toronto City Councillor for Willowdale and Member of the Police Services Board about Police response times getting better.

Think Tank panel of Eric Lombardi, Roy Green, and Ben Mulroney, discuss University of Toronto says encampment protesters.

Greg spoke to Mike Van Soelen, Communications expert about the Loblaw boycott.

Greg spoke to  Sara Rasikh, organizer with UofT Occupy For Palestine and grad student at the university.

Greg spoke to Daniel Tate, concerned citizen about getting cut off at the Police Services Board meeting.

Think Tank Panel of Harrison Lowman, Kevin Vuong, & Caryma Sa’d, discuss the UofT protest.

TOPICS: Protesters at the University of Toronto, Police Services Board meeting.

Host Greg Brady speaks with Adam Zivo, Founder and Director of Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, about how British Columbia has done a total 180 with their decriminalization policy by requesting Health Canada empowers police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.

Host Greg Brady speaks with Galen Naidoo Harris, the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Milton, ahead of the May 2nd byelection.

Today's Think Tank Panel of Stephanie Smyth, Brad Bradford, & Mark Saunders talk about the wrong way police chase on Highway 401 that ended in tragedy.

Greg spoke with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist and former police inspector about the police wrong-way pursuit on Highway 401 that ended in tragedy.

Greg spoke to Alejandra Bravo, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 9 about Toronto’s homeless shelters becoming more violent 

Greg & guests discuss tragic police chase, homeless shelters

Greg talks Loblaws boycott, school cellphone ban & stolen cars.

Greg spoke to Grade 10 student and upcoming York District School Board Student Trustee, Hayden Lai about provincial cellphone ban.

Greg spoke to Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, about his meeting with PM Trudeau on increasing auto theft in Ontario.

Think Tank Panel: Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former mayoral candidate Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster 

Greg Brady speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association and Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector, about what steps police take when protesters show up outside people's homes and new data on police suspensions.

Think Tank Panel: Anthony Furey, columnist, former Toronto mayoral candidate  Anne Marie Aikins, crisis communications advisor

Greg spoke to Muna Kadri, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 16 about the province's new cellphone ban in schools starting in September.

Greg spoke to Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Education Minister about the new cellphone ban in schools starting in September.

Greg talks Cellphones in classrooms, harmful language directed at Oakville student.

Greg Brady speaks with Marvin Alfred, president of ATU Local 113, which represents the workers who operate and maintain the TTC, about why workers have voted in favour of a strike mandate, While no strike date has been set, negotiations are ongoing. However, the union said its members are prepared for a “full withdrawal of service” if no progress is made.

Greg Brady speaks with Nokha Dakrub, former Peel District School Board trustee and anti-Islamophobia expert, about a video that surfaced on social media where a guidance counsellor was interacting with a student at Iroquois Ridge High School in Oakville - where she tells a student the fact that he was wearing a Keffiyeh made her think of terrorism.

Greg welcomed Mike Van Soelen - Crisis Communications Specialist to the studio to talk University students, Tik Tok and Kayne West

Ontario MPP vs. keffiyeh ban at Queen's Park, Honda’s $15 Billion Ontario EV plant, Will Tik Tok be banned?

Think Tank Panel Roy Green, host of The Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network, Lindsay Maskell, strategist and former advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto contributor.

Greg spoke to Vic Fedeli, Ontario PC MPP/Minister of Economic Development about the Big 15 Billion dollar Honda EV plant in Ontario.

Greg spoke with Mary Ormsby, Author ‘World’s Fastest Man’

Greg spoke to Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Manufacturers Association of Canada about Honda's EV announcement.

Think Tank Panel: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer & Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina - Fort York

Think Tank, Flavio Volpe, Mary Ormsby.

Think Tank, Listener lost his car from his own driveway, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau spoke to Greg about her new book, and life after Justin Trudeau.

GUEST: Jim Skinner, had his Corvette stolen right out of his driveway. Fobs were in faraday pouches, made no difference!

Think Tank Panel Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster, 640 Toronto Contributor, Mark Saunders, Former Toronto Police Chief and Mayoral Candidate, Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York. 

Greg spoke to Earl Blaney, immigration consultant and education agent about the rise in international student asylum claims.

Greg spoke with Scott Reid, Lawyer, Partner At Edward H. Royle & Partners about the Toronto Police Chief's comments after the Umar Zameer trial.

Think Tank Panel Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, Anne Marie Aikins, media & crisis communications advisor , Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former mayoral candidate. 

Greg discusses the Toronto police conduct & International students with guests Scott Reid, Earl Blaney, and our Think Tank Panel.

Jon Reid, President, Toronto Police Association  Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Toronto Police Inspector 

Think Tank Panel GUEST: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, mayoral candidate  GUEST: Anthony Furey, columnist, former Toronto mayoral candidate

Greg spoke to Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Toronto-St Paul’s.

Greg spoke with Mike van Soelen, strategist and communications expert about Taylor Swift and politics in general.

Think Tank Panel GUEST: Roy Green, host of The Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network GUEST: Lindsay Maskell, Strategist and former Political Advisor

Greg spoke to Francesca Grosso, Principal of McCarthy Grosso, a health policy, strategy and communications firm about Canada’s health care system.

Greg spoke to Erin Durant, lawyer, Durant Barristers about the Safe Sport inquiry.

Greg spoke to Sharan Kaur, political strategist about the kaffiyeh ban in Ontario legislature.

Greg spoke with Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP 

Think Tank Panel ( Caryma Sa'd, lawyer and protest watcher, Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto, Chris Chapin, Political strategist, managing principal of Upstream Strategy Group.

Greg spoke to Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Peel Regional Police about the Pearson Airport gold heist.

Greg spoke to Laryssa Waller, Executive Advisor at G-T and Co consulting firm about the Keffiyah wearing ban at Queen's Park.

Greg spoke with Pierre Poilievre - Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada

Greg spoke to Warren Kinsella, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm.

Greg spoke with Catherine Murray - former Wall Street professional and former BNN Bloomberg Anchor about the Federal budget.

Think Tank Panel Mark Saunders, Toronto’s former Chief of Police, Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster and 640 Toronto contributor, Brad Bradford - Toronto City Councillor (represented Ward 19 Beaches—East York on Toronto City Council since 2018)

Greg spoke to Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter with Global National & Global News covering Parliament Hill.

Greg spoke with Martin Pelletier, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and senior portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc. 

Greg spoke to Dr. Madura Sundareswaran, community family physician .

Greg spoke with Hayley Fuller, Weston resident.

Greg spoke to Eric Shendelman, owner of Shendy's Swim and Training Centre.

Greg spoke with Parthi Kandeval, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20, who served as a TDSB trustee for eight years 

Think Tank Panel: Chloe Brown, policy analyst, former mayoral candidate, Steve Paikin, Broadcaster and Author.

Greg spoke to Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Toronto Police Inspector for their weekly look at what happened in our city over the weekend.

Greg spoke with Dave Rider, City Hall Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star about the article he wrote, "Inside Olivia Chow's council: who's in, who's out — and what it means to the future of Toronto"

Greg spoke to Irina, a leasing agent about housing affordability in the city.

Greg spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about the federal government's budget promises and a possible tax hike to pay for it.

Think Tank Panel GUEST: Ana Bailao, former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate GUEST: Anthony Furey, 640 Toronto Contributor, columnist and former mayoral candidate

Greg spoke with Dahlia Kurtz, author and broadcaster about her article, I'm taking up my father's fight against antisemitism.

Greg spoke with Catherine Murray, former Wall Street professional and former BNN Bloomberg Anchor about the Federal government announcement of housing affordability measures for first-time buyers, current owners.

Greg spoke to Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale - High Park about Toronto encampment numbers and reaction to last week's letter.

Greg spoke to Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and TTC Chair about TTC special constables, fare inspectors to wear body cams in pilot.

Think Tank Panel: Roy Green, host of The Roy Green Show on the Corus Radio Network, Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster and 640 Toronto contributor, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor.

O.J. Simpson is dead following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed Thursday. He died April 10th surrounded by family. He was 76. Simpson, an ex-NFL great, was most widely known for the notorious ’90s court case watched around the world, when he stood trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. He was acquitted of the charges, but it became one of the most talked-about court cases of the last century. Dr. Frankie Bailey, Criminal justice professor at the University AT Albany who studies crime history, crime and mass media/popular culture and author joins Toronto Today to talk about the trial of the century.

The Ford government has unveiled a new omnibus bill focused on streamlining home building and approvals in the province. The new Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing Act includes a reduction in the amount of parking developers need to build, special rules to fast-track the construction of student accommodation and a long-awaited use-it-or-lose-it policy. Ontario's Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister Paul Calandra joins Toronto Today to discuss how these new rules will get housing built - fast.

Greg spoke with Matt Goodwin - Media Commentator and University Professor in the UK about a report about gender clinics in the Britain.

Greg spoke to Kirsten Mercer, lawyer who represented a Renfrew County group working to end intimate partner violence at the 2022 inquest into the three murders.

Greg spoke with Alex Beheshti, Senior Consultant at Altus Group Economic Consulting, where he specializes in urban planning and land economics, about the Ontario government housing announcements.

Think Tank Panel Celina Caesar Chavannes, former M-P, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now’ , Adrienne Batra, Editor in Chief for the Toronto Sun, Chris Chapin, Political Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group .

Think Tank Panel: Mark Saunders, former Toronto Chief of Police Caryma Sad, lawyer, satirist, protest watcher Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York

What does it mean to get the stamp of approval from a food critic who has millions of followers on social media? It's kind of like when Oprah recommends a book - to her followers. TikTok food critic Keith Lee has over 16 million followers and recently visited one Toronto pizza joint and gave them a stellar review! Rodney Best, owner of Afro Pizza at Dundas and Jarvis St. tells Greg Brady the food critic gave them a $3,000 tip and a review that caused them to run out of pizza dough hours before closing!

A trustee at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) wants to see schools in his board take more of a stand when it comes to denouncing abortion. Trustee Mike Del Grande has submitted a motion that asks all TCDSB schools fly pro-life flags outside its schools during the month of May. What's the reaction from other TCDSB trustees? Mixed to say the least. Markus De Domenico, TCDSB for Ward 2 - Etobicoke joins host Greg Brady, to talk about the controversial motion.

Three young children were left outside of a casino alone and unsupervised for hours earlier this week, leading to two mothers being charged, police in Durham Region say. Officers were called to the Pickering Casino on Durham Live Avenue around 7:45pm Monday for a well being check. Casino security had located three children, ages two, nine, and 10, alone and unsupervised, police said. Their parents were found and charged under the Child Youth and Family Services Act. What happens next - could these parents lose custody of their children? We ask family lawyer Russell Alexander that very question, have a listen.

Greg spoke with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation about Niagara region's declaration of a state of an emergency for the solar eclipse and the visitors to Niagara Falls.

Greg spoke to Frank Testin, President of Dignity Canada Dignité, Canada's organization of Roman Catholics who are concerned about their church's sexual theology, particularly as it pertains to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) persons.

Greg spoke with Daniel Foch, Toronto-based Realtor about housing affordability challenge we all face.

Think Tank Panel: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate. 

Greg spoke with Jon Reid, President, Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto Crime Specialist and Former Toronto Police Inspector about the 6 Toronto City councilor signed letter that seemed to undermine the Police and their conduct of protests in the city.

Greg spoke to Lily Cheng, Toronto City Councillor for Willowdale 

Greg spoke with Joel Dykxhoorn - Associate Principal, Toronto District Christian High School about Monday's solar eclipse and the school field trip he planned for his students.

Think Tank Panel: Anne Marie Aikins, award-winning media and crisis communications expert, former Metrolinx chief spokesperson, Anthony Furey, former Toronto mayoral candidate and 640 Toronto contributor.

Greg spoke to Jon Burnside, City Councillor, Former Police Officer about the letter released by 6 members of Toronto City Council.

Greg spoke to Jon Reid, President, Toronto Police Association about a letter released from 6 members of Toronto city council.

Think Tank Panel Roy Green Warren Kinsella Glenn Bragonier

Greg spoke to Armine Yalnizyan, Economist, Toronto Star Contributing Columnist about long term care.

Greg spoke to Nokha Dakroub, former school board trustee in reaction to Doug Ford's comments about international students.

Greg spoke to Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton about auto theft.

Think Tank Panel: Kevin Vuong Chris Chapin 

Greg spoke with Lisa Thompson, PC MPP & Agriculture Minister calls out the Prime Minister who last week called out the Premiers about the Carbon Tax.