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  • Mayor Patrick Brown on Stellantis Moving Jeep Production from Brampton to the U.S.

    Mayor Patrick Brown on Stellantis Moving Jeep Production from Brampton to the U.S.
    2025/10/15
    THE MEDICAL RECORD: RFK JR CLAIMS CONNECTION BETWEEN CIRCUMCISION AND AUTISM Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto. Plenty to discuss this week including the World Health Organization warning about the rise of drug resistant infections. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. weighs in on circumcision claiming that it's linked to autism. Our panel reacts to the latest. THE THEORY OF POLITICS AT THE RIGHT MOMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies. Professor Ben Dor explains the theory of politics at the right moment within the context of the recent developments in the Middle East with the Israel-Hamas agreement. MAYOR PATRICK BROWN ON STELLANTIS MOVING JEEP PRODUCTION FROM BRAMPTON TO UNITED STATES Libby Znaimer is joined by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown to discuss Stellantis moving its Jeep production from Brampton to the United States. What are the implications of this on our local auto sector?
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    51 分
  • Trump Attends Peace Meeting and Canadian Wins Nobel Prize

    Trump Attends Peace Meeting and Canadian Wins Nobel Prize
    2025/10/14
    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: TRUMP ATTENDS PEACE SIGNING CEREMONY & CANADA'S THAWING RELATIONS WITH INDIA Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister. President Donald Trump was in Egypt this week for a peace signing ceremony over the war in Gaza. Other world leaders were in attendance as well, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. In other news, Canada's relationship with India appears to be on the mend. FRED HAHN LOSES A POSITION IN AFTERMATH OF CUPE NATIONAL CONVENTION Libby Znaimer is joined by Warren Kinsella, a lawyer and journalist and Carrie Silverberg, a Jewish CUPE member who resigned from the executive of CUPE Local 1734. Fred Hahn has lost his position of general VP which happened during CUPE's national convention this week. He's still the President, however, with the next election being held in May of 2026. Hahn has sparked major backlash for his anti-Israel views in the aftermath of October 7th. CANADIAN ECONOMIST WINS NOBEL PRIZE FOR "CREATIVE DESTRUCTION" THEORY: HERE'S WHAT THAT MEANS Libby Znaimer is joined by Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal. Canadian economist Peter Howitt has won the Nobel Prize for his work on the "creative destruction" theory. What exactly does that mean? Moshe explains.
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    49 分
  • Remaining Living Hostages Returned to Israel

    Remaining Living Hostages Returned to Israel
    2025/10/13
    ZOOMER SQUAD: BEWARE OF ROMANCE SCAMS Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. CARP is sounding the alarm on romance scams, grandparent scams and other forms of fraud targeting older Canadians and is calling for "stronger penalties" for those committing crimes. Do you know someone who's been the victim of a scam? REMAINING LIVING HOSTAGES IN GAZA ARE RELEASED TO ISRAEL & PRESIDENT TRUMP ADDRESSES THE KNESSET Libby Znaimer is joined by Vivian Bercovici, former Ambassador of Canada to Israel. All of the remaining living hostages have been returned to Israel and U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in the country to address the Knesset (Israel's parliament). THE IMPACT OF GRATITUDE ON MENTAL HEALTH Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Dr. Joordens explains the importance of practicing gratitude in our daily lives and the positive impact it has on mental health. BOB BLUMER ON THE LATEST KITCHEN LIFE HACKS Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Blumer, creator and host of the television series Surreal Gourmet. Kitchen life hacks have been trending all over the internet for a while now. But are they really worth it? Bob weighs in on some of his favourites and even the more bizarre ones he's seen and dishes out some very useful tips for being more efficient when cooking.
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    56 分
  • Free For All Friday - October 10 2025

    Free For All Friday - October 10 2025
    2025/10/10
    Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the latest developments pertaining to the Israel-Hamas agreement, the ongoing issue of speed cameras, and to express their wishes for a happy Thanksgiving weekend.
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    49 分
  • Why Did a Toronto School Play "O Canada" in Arabic?

    Why Did a Toronto School Play "O Canada" in Arabic?
    2025/10/09
    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABIC Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Earl Haig, a TDSB school, is facing major backlash including from Ontario Minister of Education Paul Calandra after it played "O Canada" in Arabic on the anniversary of October 7th. Meanwhile, we get reaction to the latest developments on speed cameras--an issue that Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford disagree on. ISRAEL AND HAMAS REACH AN AGREEMENT: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies. Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached an agreement that will see the return of all the hostages (dead and alive) that are currently being held in Gaza. This is a rapidly developing story. WHAT WILL BE THE FATE OF THE WHALES AT MARINELAND? Libby Znaimer is joined by Lori Marino, Founder and President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, and Erin Ryan, Wildlife Campaign Manager of World Animal Protection. What will the fate of Marineland's 30 Beluga whales be, and why has this become a point of issue between the company and the government? We get the latest reaction.
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    49 分
  • PM Mark Carney Returns Home from Washington with No Trade Deal

    PM Mark Carney Returns Home from Washington with No Trade Deal
    2025/10/08
    THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE DANGERS OF VAPING & WHAT DOCTORS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. Hospitals in the province are in need of $1 billion in funding. And, we discuss the dangers of vaping as well as what the medical community is saying about supplements and why you should exercise caution. STILL NO TRADE DEAL AFTER PM CARNEY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WASHINGTON Libby Znaimer is joined by Inu Manuk, a fellow for trade policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant; and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise Prime Minister Mark Carney had another meeting with U.S. President Trump in Washington this week. Trump even complimented Carney, but still we have been left with no trade deal. What happens next? THE CANADIAN ANTHEM WAS SUNG IN ARABIC AT A TDSB SCHOOL ON 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH Libby Znaimer is joined by Don Stewart, a former Conservative Member of Parliament and Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of the Jewish Educators and Family Association of Canada. Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra expressed disappointment and a warning after a TDSB school played O Canada in Arabic and it happened on the second anniversary of October 7th.
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    51 分
  • The Second Anniversary of October 7th

    The Second Anniversary of October 7th
    2025/10/07
    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO PREMIER DOUG FORD GOES AFTER CROWN ROYAL Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is going after Crown Royal and threatening to take it off the shelves of the LCBO. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with U.S. President Trump in Washington this week. Can we expect a breakthrough regarding tariffs? OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY: A CONVERSATION WITH TAMAR ESHET Libby Znaimer is joined by Tamar Eshet, whose cousin Evyatar David is still being held hostage in Gaza. Tamar discusses her hopes for the return of her cousin Evyatar and her perspective on peace talks to end the Israel-Hamas war. MELISSA LANTSMAN ON THE EXPLOSION OF ANTISEMITISM SINCE OCTOBER 7TH Libby Znaimer is joined by Melissa Lantsman, Deputy leader of the Conservative Party (Thornhill). MP Lantsman weighs in on the worldwide explosion of antisemitism including here in Canada since the October 7th massacre perpetrated by the Hamas terrorist organization. And Jewish students are bracing for pro-Hamas rallies planned by activist groups at various Canadian universities. A CONVERSATION WITH RAQUEL LOOK, WHOSE SON IS AMONG CANADIANS KILLED DURING OCTOBER 7TH MASSACRE Libby Znaimer is joined by Raquel Look. Her son Alexandre Look was one of 8 Canadians murdered on October 7th. He was at the Nova Music Festival. Raquel shares the story of her son's murder by Hamas terrorists on October 7th as we mark the second anniversary of the massacre. FORMER ISRAELI PM EHUD BARAK ON THE PROSPECTS FOR PEACE Libby Znaimer is joined by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Mr. Barak weighs in on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, his thoughts on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been handling it, and his perspective on the peace talks currently taking place in Egypt.
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    57 分
  • What is Happening with RRIF Changes?

    What is Happening with RRIF Changes?
    2025/10/06
    ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH RRIF CHANGES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, to discuss RRIF changes and how a significant portion of bank clients continue to receive investment advice that is not in their best interest. MARKING TWO YEARS OF THE OCTOBER 7 HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL On the eve of the two year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, are there new paths to peace? And will the rise in antisemitism stop if a deal is met? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former Legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. RAISING AWARENESS FOR ARTHRITIS AND IT'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY Libby Znaimer is joined by Trish Barbato, President and CEO, Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in Canada, however only 4% of Canadians correctly identify it. In partnership with Ledger Healthcare, The Arthritis Society of Canada has released new findings that highlight arthritis' impact on the Canadian economy.
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    50 分