Mike Stafford and Supriya Dwivedi push beyond the headlines, providing a mix of informed opinion and compelling analysis listeners won’t find anywhere else. They’ll also be joined daily by the charismatic Jeff McArthur, co-host of The Morning Show on Global, for candid conversation on developing stories each morning.
TORONTO TODAY - Hockey Canada court case
Greg took your calls on the 5 accused former Hockey Canada players and the sex assault case that goes to court.
2/5/2024 • 18 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Greg talks about the spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court (:15 - 8:50)
2) Greg & Sheba talk Grammy Awards (8:56 - 17:06)
3) Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University TOPIC: A report finds more than 15% of immigrants leave Canada within 20 years of arriving. (17:12 - 26:56)
2/5/2024 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Sharon Bollenbach
Greg welcomed to the studio, Sharon Bollenbach. Executive Director of World Cup Hosting 2026 at the City of Toronto. TOPIC: the impact FIFA will have locally, including the expected GDP boost for the city and the lasting legacy.
2/5/2024 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Sherif Foda
Greg spoke with Sherif Foda, Criminal lawyer about the 5 world junior hockey players sex assault case that goes to court.
2/5/2024 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 95
Greg Brady looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate. & Tasha Kheiriddin, Writer and political commentator. |
2/5/2024 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Parthi Kandavel
Greg spoke with Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 about Mayor Olivia Chow's budget and city tax increase.
2/2/2024 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Don Kerr
Greg spoke to Don Kerr, a demographics professor at King’s College, Western University about Canada’s fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded history.
2/2/2024 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Gord Perks
Greg spoke to Gord Perks, Ward 4, Parkdale High Park about Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's budget and city tax increase.
2/2/2024 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 94
Greg Brady looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ben Mulroney, broadcaster & Roy Green, Host of The Roy Green Show.
2/2/2024 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Alejandra Bravo
Greg spoke with Alejandra Bravo, Councillor for Ward 9 Davenport about Mayor Chow to trim tax hike to 9.5 per cent in Toronto budget set to be unveiled.
2/1/2024 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: David Rider
Greg spoke to David Rider, City Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star about the mayor's proposed tax hike.
2/1/2024 • 5 minutes, 39 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Markus De Domenico
Greg spoke with Markus de Domenico, Vice-Chair Toronto Catholic District School Board-TCDSB Ward 2 Trustee Etobicoke Centre about the TDSB new guidelines for cellphones in classrooms.
2/1/2024 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 93
Greg Brady looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York. & Brandon Gonez, Host of the Brandon Gonez show on Youtube and a long-time Toronto journalist.
2/1/2024 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Duff Conacher
Guest host Ben Mulroney spoke to Duff Conacher, co-founder Democracy Watch.ca, lawyer and author about ethics in government in regards to Prime Minister Trudeau's recent holiday trip to Jamaica.
1/31/2024 • 8 minutes
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Dr. Andrew Park
Guest host Ben Mulroney spoke to Dr. Andrew Park, President of the Ontario Medical Association about the family doctor shortage in Ontario.
1/31/2024 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 92
Guest Host, Ben Mulroney looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
1/31/2024 • 28 minutes, 25 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 91
Ben Mulroney looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster & Mitzie Hunter, former mayoral candidate
1/30/2024 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Bonnie Crombie
Greg spoke with Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal leader about the future of Ontario and the Ontario Liberal Party under her leadership.
1/26/2024 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor of The Trillium discusses the 2019 Ontario Place development Bids (:20-4:54)
2) James Pasternak, ward 6 York-Center councillor discusses Safety and Security at Toronto City Hall following the shooting incident at Edmonton City Hall (5:00-10:05)
3) Jennifer Keesmat, Former Mayoral candidate and City planner for Toronto discusses how Toronto absorbs as much immigration as Canada's three biggest provinces (10:12-17:25)
4) Neil Orlowsky, Director of Education, the Abraham Global Peace Initiative discusses International Holocaust Remembrance Day (17:32-29:00)
5) Bonnie Crombie, Ontario liberal leader discusses the future of Ontario and the Ontario Liberal Party under her leadership. (29:06-37:20)
1/26/2024 • 37 minutes, 58 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 89
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ben Mulroney, broadcaster, & Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and activist.
1/26/2024 • 24 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Sherif Foda, Criminal lawyer discusses 5 World Junior hockey members expected to be charged with sexual assault (:20-4:54)
2) Brad Ross, former TTC and City of Toronto spokesperson discusses Edmonton City Hall shooting suspect (4:59-10:40)
3) Jamie Sarkonak, writer with the National Post discusses Trans affirming toolkit telling teachers to put ideology above biology (10:46-18:02)
4) Warren Kinsella, CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm discusses Liberal MP calls for leadership review of Justin Trudeau (18:10-23:36)
4) Stephen Blais, Liberal MPP, discusses the outcome of allowing Politicians to investigate politicians as the Ford government readies law to punish politicians who harass staff ( 23:43-33:50)
1/25/2024 • 34 minutes, 28 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 88
Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods and Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate, joined Greg on Toronto Today for Think Tank episode # 88 to discuss, how much political trouble is Justin Trudeau really in, Doug ford's support of the Emergencies act, Housing Interest rates and the proposed Toronto police budget for 2024.
1/25/2024 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Joanna Baron, Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation discusses Federal court finding the emergencies act invoked illegal (:22-4:52)
2)Catherine Swift, The Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada discusses Ford government pushing back on climate activist and standing up for Ontario homeowners ( 4:58-10:17)
3) Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education discusses New Kindergarten Curriculum (10:24-16:45)
1/24/2024 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 87
Mark Saunders, former chief of Police and Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster joined Greg for Think Tank episode 87 to discuss ,the Emergencies act being deemed illegal, the arrest of a man accused of using Bear spray at Union station, Protestors blocking the Gardiner and more.
1/24/2024 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) April Engelberg - Toronto City Council issues (:20-6:30)
2) Nokha Dakroub, former school board trustee: Discussing the 2 year federal government cap on International students (6:36-11:18)
3)Parthi Kandeval, Toronto City Councilor discusses issues affecting the city of Toronto (11:24-19:50)
4) Dr Alision Sekular discusses How to Defy Dementia this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (19:10-28:44)
1/23/2024 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
Toronto Today:Think Tank Episode 86
Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster Mitzie Hunter, former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, joined Greg on Toronto Today for Think Tank EP 86 to discuss,
the federal government cap on international students, Transit news and more
1/23/2024 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Dr Eric Kam, Economis professor for TMU discusses inflation and the state of the Canadian Economy (:20-7:05)
2) Gordon Perks, Ward 4, Parkdale discusses Toronto City Budget (7:15-13:05)
3)Darshan Maharaja, Writer and political commentator, discusses the International student crisis in Ontario (13:10-18-50)
4) Jake Rosen, CBS reporter for New Hampshire discusses, Ron Desantis dropping out of US presidential race. ( 19:05-23:28)
1/22/2024 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 85
Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York and Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate joined Greg for Think Tank Episode 84 to discuss,the latest issues affecting the city of Toronto
1/22/2024 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Ben Mulroney, broadcaster. TOPICS: Police Chief Denkiw asking Mayor Chow to allow the Toronto Police Service full $1.186 billion budget. (:15 - 7:14)
2 - Greg talks about & takes your calls about a Tim Hortons in Oshawa closed to in-person dining due to the threat posed to staff and customers. (7:20 - 17:28)
3- Eric Lombardi, More Neighbours Pro Housing Movement. TOPIC: Younger generation will only barely be able to afford condos . (17:34 - 27:02)
1/19/2024 • 27 minutes, 32 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 84
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster & Tasha Kheiriddin, writer and political commentator.
1/19/2024 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Hank Idsinga, 640Toronto Crime Specialist talking about a 16-year-old boy on release order charged in killing of 35-year-old Toronto man. (:15 - 6:48)
2 - Greg, Sheba & Alex Pierson discuss this woman who gets fired and records it all and it goes viral. (6:54 - 14:44)
3- Jeff Burch, Municipal affairs critic for the NDP TOPIC: Service Ontario and the provincial government. (14:50 - 21:06)
1/18/2024 • 21 minutes, 36 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 83
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster & Tasha Kheiriddin, writer and political commentator.
1/18/2024 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Mohamad Fakih
Greg spoke with Mohamad Fakih, Paramount Fine Foods founder about his controversial X post.
1/17/2024 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 82
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate.
1/17/2024 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News about Loblaws asking Ford Government to change cannabis laws. (:15 - 7:59)
2 - Jamaal Myers, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North. talk about Toronto's 2024 budget & affects on Scarborough transit. (8:05 -13:27)
3- Danielle Gallant, lawyer/rep for Ecojustice - a lawsuit of climate activists against the provincial government. (13:32-21:06)
4 -April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer talking about property tax increase potential & Liberal MPs vs. Chow. (21:13 - 28:41)
1/16/2024 • 29 minutes, 13 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 81
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster & Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate.
1/16/2024 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Rosemarie Sadlier - former President of the OBHS - Ontario Black History Society talking about MLK day in the USA. (:15 - 10:00)
2 - Sherif Foda, Toronto criminal lawyer talking protesters arrests (10:06-15:53)
3- Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talking International student cap and Queen's university pleads poverty. (15:58-23:29)
4 -Hank Idsinga, 640Toronto’s Crime Specialist talks about his career and takes calls about policing issues. (23:34 - 58:14)
1/15/2024 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 80
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Rabbi David Mivasair, fifth-generation American Jewish and has been living in Hamilton for 28 years. & Shimon Koffler Fogel, President and CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
1/15/2024 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talking about Mayor Chow’s budget announcement. (:15 - 6:10)
2 - Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland on the Israel Hamas war and the US Yemen Strike. (6:16-10:42)
3- Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 talking about Mayor Chow’s budget announcement. (10:48-17:15)
4 -Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster talking the passing of former NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. (17:21 - 26:37)
1/12/2024 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 79
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods & Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate.
1/12/2024 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate talking about Toronto's budget announcement. (:15 - 10:18)
2 - Carl James, professor of education and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University talking about Toronto’s Catholic school board has banned from its classrooms & all books by non-Black authors that contain the racist slur known as the N-word. (10:24-19:07)
3- Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal talks the city's budget. (19:13-31:33)
1/11/2024 • 32 minutes, 3 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 78
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Dimitri Lascaris, Canadian lawyer and activist & Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer.
1/11/2024 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Jagmeet Singh, Federal leader for the NDP talks about Toronto's budget and how the Federal Government needs to do more for big cities. (:15 - 10:02)
2 - Nokha Dakroub, Former School Board Trustee talked about "sick days" for teachers. (10:08-19:03)
3- Anthony Furey, broadcaster and former mayoral candidate talks the city's budget. (19:09-26:35)
4 -Greg & Sheba discussed Sheba's witness of major police action in her neighbourhood. (26:41 - 32:23)
5 -Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor talks city budget and finally having "Adults in the room" at Council. (32:28 - 43:07)
1/10/2024 • 43 minutes, 38 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 77
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Sarbjit Kaur, Founder of KPW Communications & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
1/10/2024 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean and former cabinet minister talks about protesting in Canada. (:15 - 7:06)
2 - Joey Salmingo, TV Presenter/Host and New Dad talked about the extreme wait time he endured to get his newborn son seen by a doctor. (7:12-14;28)
3- April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate talking about speed cameras, road closures & other city affairs. (14:34-21:42)
4 -Greg & caller Sunny had a discussion about media coverage over the Israel/Hamas war (21:48 - 30:11)
1/9/2024 • 30 minutes, 44 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 76
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster & Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate.
1/9/2024 • 24 minutes, 25 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode:
1 - Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University looks at 2024 fiscally. (:15 - 9:20)
2 - Amira Elghawaby, Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia of Canada talking about the victim impact statements in the Veltman sentencing. (9:26-16:50)
3- Morgan Hoffman, Global News Entertainment Reporter. looks back at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. (16:56-24:01)
4 -Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist, on the 4th anniversary of Flight PS752 shot down. (24:07 - 31:21)
5 -Mark Saunders, Former Chief of Police. Phone on policing protests. (31:27 - 40:14)
1/8/2024 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 75
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster & Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York.
1/8/2024 • 19 minutes, 32 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 74
DR. ERIC KAM and JENNIFER MCKELVIE joined guest host Ben Mulroney on Think Tank episode 74 to discuss Toronto crime data, Doug Ford's tories abandoning lucrative dinner amid the greenbelt scandal and more.
1/5/2024 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1) Noah Shack, UJA Federation Vice president, countering antisemitism and hate discusses rise in antisemitism since Oct 7th ( :21-9:07)
2) James Pasternak, City Councilor for Ward 7 discusses the burning of a Jewish owned business ( 9:13-17:35)
3) Legendary Canadian Music journalist, Alan cross discusses music predictions for 2024 ( 17:41-24:50)
1/4/2024 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode# 73
Guest Ana Bailao and Jamie Ellerton joined Ben Mulroney for Think Tank Episode #73
1/4/2024 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 72
Mark Saunders and Anne Marie Aikin joined Guest host Ben Mulroney on Toronto Today for Think Tank episode 72
1/3/2024 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Toronto Today Think Tank Episode 71
Steve Paikin and Mitzie Hunter joined Ben Mulroney on the first episode of Think Tank of the new year to discuss, Toronto noise by-laws, the vilification of Henry Dundas and more on Think Tank episode 71.
1/2/2024 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1- Darryl Frankfort, co-host of the Canadian Real Estate Show discusses outlook for 2024 (:20-7:00)
2- Jason Helm of Anytime Fitness discusses his year long sabbatical from booze ( 8:04-19:36)
3- George Strombo discusses career path that led to him being named the Order of Canada (19:42-29:10)
4-Eric Lombardi discusses YIMBY a pro-development group that aims to push for more housing options in Toronto( 29:17-36:54)
12/29/2023 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Toronto Today Think Tank Episode 70
CHLOE BROWN, former Toronto mayoral candidate and BRYAN PASSIFIUME, National Post reporter joined Greg on Think Tank Episode 70 to discuss the 20m gold heist at Pearson airport , the ongoing global pro Palestinian protest and more
12/28/2023 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Toronto Today Think Tank Episode 69
Guests: Eric Kam and Jennifer McKelvie joins Toronto Today guest host Ben Mulroney on Think Tank Episode 69 to discuss, Athletes and chronic illness, the smash and grab robbery at a Scarborough shopping mall, the Toronto housing crisis and more.
12/22/2023 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
1- Madeleine Bonsma, U of T data scientist discusses right hand turns on red lights in Toronto (:20-7:00)
2- Henry Chiu,North York Harvest Food Bank discusses the work the food bank is doing this holiday season ( 7:09-9:45)
3- Bonnie Combie, Leader of the Provincial Liberal Party and outgoing Mayor of Mississauga discusses her future (9:52-15:39)
4- Michelle Wasylyshen Retail Council of Canada discusses holiday spending ( 15:45-22:00)
12/22/2023 • 22 minutes, 32 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady On today's episode:
1- Joe Warmington, Toronto sun columnist discusses Food insecurity this holiday season (:20-9:10)
2 -Alyshah Hasham, city hall bureau staff at The Star discusses ,David Rider’s end-of-year wrap up w/ Olivia Chow (9:16-16:24)
3 -Michael Levitt, President-CEO Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center; Former Liberal MP discusses rise in Antisemitic hate crimes(16:29-23:34)
4-Natalie Wall, toy master from Spin Master discusses this holiday seasons hottest toys (23:40-33:10)
5 -Adam Froman CEO of Delvina discusses, the 2024 Survival Playbook for Canadian Businesses(33:16-40:39)
6- Jagmeet Singh leader of the Federal NDP discusses the refugee crisis affecting Toronto (40:45-51:08)
12/21/2023 • 51 minutes, 47 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 68
Former Education minister Mitzie Hunter and former Liberal MPP for Scarborough—Guildwood from 2013 to 2023 and Markus de Domenico, Vice-Chair of the Toronto Catholic District School Board join Ben Mulroney for Think Tank episode #68 to discuss, the Toronto shelter system crisis, Canada's call for a Ceasefire at the UN General assembly and more.
12/21/2023 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady On today's episode:
1-Mike Moffatt, economist discusses Population Growth 9:20-7:18)
2 April Khademi: engineer, scientist: image analysis in medicine lab @ TMU discusses Toronto becoming an AI Hub- (7:25-14:20)
3 -Tasha Kheiriddin, political analyst discusses Conservatives losing youth vote (14:20-24:30)
4GUEST: Sylvain Charlebois discusses Projections for food in 2024- (24:40-30:10)
5 -Sean Davidson, communications at GTAA discusses holiday travel at Pearson airport (30:16-37:35)
12/20/2023 • 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 67
Guests Stephanie Smyth and Mark Saunders joined guest host Ben Mulroney for Think Tank Episode 67 to discuss, Canada's booming population, the federal governments phase out plan of gas powered vehicles and more.
12/20/2023 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady On today's episode:
1- Greg Discusses Federal government EV mandate( :20-13:30)
2 -April April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen discusses Toronto City issues (13:35-21:55)
3 Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 City Councillor discusses council votes, Yonge/Dundas Square, police budget, loosening of nightclub/evening restrictions-
(22:02-28:41)
4-David Anbar ,Ottawa Criminal Lawyer discusses Eaton Centre/police/threatening case, why did police not act on reasonable grounds to believe an uttered threat (28:50-35:04)
5 -Melanie Newton ,Associate Professor of History U of T, where she teaches Caribbean and Atlantic World History, discusses Sankofa square, its significance and why the name was a finalist (35:09-45:30)
6- David Tate, discusses Petition to keep fighting & have “Dundas” remain as part of the name of the current Yonge/Dundas square (45:40-51:24)
12/19/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 66
Guests: Steve Paikin, Author ,Broadcaster and Chloe Brown, Mayoral Candidate/Urban Planner joined Greg on Toronto Today for Think Tank Episode #66 to discuss, the federal government EV announcement, the renaming of Yonge and Dundas square and more.
12/19/2023 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady On today's episode:
1- Greg Discusses the protest at Toronto's Eaton center over the weekend and more( :30-10:45)
2 -Eric Kam checks in with Greg for his weekly chat on current affairs and the economy(11:00-19:00)
3 -Kyle Greenway, staff psychiatrist at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital discusses, Ketamine & Matthew Perry’s autopsy report : (19:06-24:32)
4-Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Ottawa University discusses,1 year since the murder/killing of a 59 year old homeless man named Ken Lee (24:40-29:58)
5 - Mark Saunders former Chief of Police for the city of Toronto chimes in on the Eaton center protest over the weekend(30:05-36:43)
12/18/2023 • 37 minutes, 13 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode #65
Guests: Bryan Passifiume and Warren Kinsella join Greg on Toronto Today for Think Tank episode #65 to discuss the UN call for a ceasefire, the anniversary of the murder of a 59 year old homeless man, the ugly scene at the eaton center protest and more.
12/18/2023 • 23 minutes, 36 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today : Marit Stiles
Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP joined Greg on Toronto Today to discuss the dissolution of Peel Region and the PC Government approving the sale of Beer at corner stores.
12/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today : Brad Bradford
Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for beaches-east york joins Greg to discuss this week’s council meetings’ motions:
12/15/2023 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Toronto Today Think Tank Episode 64
Guests: Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green show and Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster join Greg for Think Tank Episode 64 to discuss, renaming Yonge and Dundas square, city council voting on Rob Ford Stadium, Uber suing the city of Toronto and more.
12/15/2023 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
50 year old Transgender Swimmer
Greg & Sheba discussion the story about a Transgender female swimmer, 50, uses change room with young girls at Barrie event.
12/15/2023 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1- Greg Discusses the effects of unhoused immigrants on the city of Toronto and more ( :30-9:10)
2 -Sal Albanese, beck taxi driver of 37 years discusses, hundreds of taxis sitting idle as demand for rides evaporates (9:20-15:25)
3 -Alejandra Bravo, Toronto City Councilor for Davenport discusses council approval of "historic" new deal (15:34-23:50)
4-Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton discusses, the Ford government back tracking Peel Region Dissolution (23:56-31:10)
5 - Jamaal Myers Toronto City Councilor discusses the issues affecting Toronto (31:20-41:10)
12/14/2023 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 63
Guests: Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur, activist and Founder of Paramount Fine Foods and Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate, join Greg for Think Tank episode 63 to discuss, the cost of renaming Dundas street, the city of Toronto being sued by uber and more.
12/14/2023 • 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1- Greg Discusses the UN general assembly calling for an immediate ceasefire ( :20-10:15)
2 -Nokha Dakroub, Former School Board Trustee discusses, What’s the best outcome for Peel? Why are portables so bad? (9:15-17:50)
3 -Matthew Taub, Hockey Parent discusses, the future of Hockey for kids (18:00-23:20)
4-David Rider, City Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, discusses the city of Toronto pushing for Rob Ford stadium (23:30-30:25)
5 -Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener discusses, housing, GO train to Toronto and COP 28 (30:30-38:45)
6-Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal discusses, Canada breaking long standing stance with Israel and calling for an immediate ceasefire( 39:00-46:02
12/13/2023 • 46 minutes, 32 seconds
Toronto Today :Think Tank Episode 62
Guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police, and Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster join Greg on Think tank to discuss, Canada vote at the UN to calling for an immediate ceasefire, the US economy and Rob ford Stadium.
12/13/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 61
Guest's: Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate and Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster join Greg for Think Tank episode 61 to discuss a brewing battle on Highway 413, Cellphones in Ontario schools and more.
12/12/2023 • 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1- Greg Discusses the criminal charges of Mississauga man Kenneth Law ( :20-10:15)
2 - April Engelberg joins Greg on Toronto Today to discuss Streetcars - Bay/Adelaide closure (10:20-17:30)
3 - Marcus Holga Executive Director of Disinfo Watch, joins Toronto Today to discuss missing Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. (17:36-21:50)
12/12/2023 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the University leaders at Congress fallout & consumers getting reusable bag charge
2 - Robert Herjavec, Shark Tank panelist on plane speculated to be the “Shohei Ohtani” plane.
3 - Dave Bryans, chief executive officer of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association.
4 - Markus Di Domenico, Trustee for Ward 2 TCDSB.
5 - Facts. Sheba gives Greg & Gord 4 things that are true about something and one that is false….they have to figure out which one is false.
12/11/2023 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 60
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and activist & Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University.
12/11/2023 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 59
Guest host Ben Mulroney looks at today's topics with Guest's : Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP, Toronto mayoral candidate and author of ‘Can you Hear Me Now’ and Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner of Conaptus PR and Conservative strategist.
12/8/2023 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Guest host Ben Mulroney & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councilor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York discusses Toronto's pro cycling mayor ( :21-6:30 )
2 -Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP discuss Doug ford accusing the NDP of playing "Gutter Politics" . (6:45-16:30)
3-Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor of The Trillium joins guest host Ben Mulroney to discuss, Bonnie Crombie and the dissolution of Peel Region (16:40-25:05)
12/8/2023 • 25 minutes, 34 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Bonnie Crombie
Greg spoke to the newly elected Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, Bonnie Crombie
12/7/2023 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Toronto Today : Think Tank Episode 58
Guest host Ben Mulroney looks at today's topics with two former Mayoral candidates: Ana Bailao and Anthony Furey.
12/7/2023 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Guest host Ben Mulroney & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Ron Chinnzer, former Peel police officer joins us to discuss the off-duty Toronto police officer injured during a robbery at retail store. ( :21-9:16)
2 -Mike Leon President of Brand Heroes Marketing and a Brand expert, discusses Panadabuy, what it is and how to buy items on it. (9:22-16:40)
3-Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for all, discusses Ontario Science Centre relocation being greenlit without full cost picture or consultations (16:46-25:24)
12/7/2023 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 57
Guest host Ben Mulroney looks at today's topics with two guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police and Broadcaster Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
12/6/2023 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Guest host Ben Mulroney & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Get to know guest host Ben Mulroney (:15 - 8:30)
2 - María-Cristina Cuervo, professor of Linguistics at the University of Toronto, joined us to discuss the Oxford University Press word of the year (8:30-14:26)
3- Nick Bateman, actor/model, discusses his career, and decision to embrace the entrepreneurial step of starting his own business. ( 14:30-25:50)
4-Anthony Furey, broadcaster and former mayoral candidate, University leaders hauled before Congress, . (26:00-34:00)
5 -Jake Gold, Tragically Hip Manager joined us to discuss his history as the Manager of the Tragically Hip (34:15-42:00)
12/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about Uber suing the city of Toronto (:21 - 8:55)
2 - April Engelberg, Attorney at law, joined us to discuss Uber suing the City of Toronto (9:00-17:33)
3- Kevin Vuong MP for Spadina- Fort York, discusses pro Israel demonstrators that gathered on Parliament hill in a show of solidarity. (17:39-28:26)
4 -Joanne Bortoluss, Durham region police services Sgt, discusses the escaped Kangaroo captured in Oshawa (28:32 - 35:26)
5) Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor joined us to discuss Uber launching a lawsuit over "bad faith" city council vote (35:32-42:40)
12/5/2023 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds
Toronto Today: Think Tank Episode 56
Greg looks at today's topics with 3 guests: Mitzie Hunter, former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster and Ben Mulroney.
12/5/2023 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about Bonnie Crombie winning the Ontario Liberal Party leadership (:15 - 7:00)
2 - Jusper Machugo, Kenyan farmer. Sent a message to the U.N. at the Climate Conference that Africa needs fossil fuels for development (7:06-13:25)
3- Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talking about University tuition fees. (13:31-22:14)
4 -Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer, talking about Bonnie Crombie's win as new Ontario Liberal leader. (22:20 - 29:45)
12/4/2023 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 55
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Dave Kaufman, radio broadcaster & Warren Kinsella, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm.
12/4/2023 • 26 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about Parking fine increases and the Global Climate Conference (:15 - 8:22)
2- Mike Schreiner Leader of the Ontario Green Party talks about the stunning result win for his party in the Waterloo/ Kitchener by-election (8:28-19:08)
3- Colin D’Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News discusses Eglinton Crosstown delays (9:15-23:34)
4 -Mary Fragedakis, Greektown BIA executive director joins us to discuss the cancelling of Taste of the Danforth over funding(23:40-29:41)
5 - Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor of The Trillium joined us to discuss the internal document showing why Bonnie Crombie's campaign is teasing a potential first ballot win. (29:48 - 37:50)
12/1/2023 • 38 minutes, 20 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 54
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ben Mulroney, broadcaster, & Roy Green, host of The Roy Green Show in Hamilton.
12/1/2023 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the Online News Act deal with the federal Liberals & Google (:15 - 9:15)
2 - Dr. Sohail Gandhi, family physician and former president of the OMA discussing family physicians considering job action (9:22-16:03)
3 - Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader talking about Toronto's deal with the Province. (16:10- 24:02)
4 - Mohit Rajhans, media expert on Ottawa's deal with Google over Online News Act (24:08-29:03)
5 - Markus De Domenico, Trustee for Ward 2 TCDSB. (29:09 - 35:40)
11/30/2023 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 53
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP, Toronto mayoral candidate and author of ‘Can you Hear Me Now’. & Anthony Furey, Broadcaster and former mayoral candidate.
11/30/2023 • 23 minutes
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Livy Jacobs, TDSB parent council rep (:21-6:25)
2- Stephen Lecce, Concerned Citizen, Mayoral Candidate, Hot. Calling in. (6:35-16:55)
3 - Maggie Helwig, Reverend Canon of Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields. (17:00- 26:35)
4 -Dale Guenter, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University (26:40-32:25)
11/29/2023 • 32 minutes, 55 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 52
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
11/29/2023 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Kiefer Sutherland, actor talking about his new Whisky, as well as acting & family. (0:15 - 14:12)
2- April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen. (14:18 - 22:58)
3 - Jeff McCausland, Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel, as hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge (23:04 - 28:26)
4 - Brad Bradford, City councilor and former mayoral candidate praises Mayor Chow as part of ‘new deal’ for Toronto (28:31 - 35:22)
5 - Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent for The Logic, talking about A.I. and labour (35:28 - 41:23)
11/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 51
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
11/28/2023 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Day 4 of Israeli/Hamas ceasefire & Chrystia Freeland. (0:15 - 8:35)
2 - Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about McDonald's story/Fall Economic Statement/Bad Boy Furniture (8:41 - 17:05)
3 - Rafi Aaron, Spokesperson, Interfaith Coalition to Fight Homelessness & Co-Coordinator of the Out of the Cold Meal Program at St. Luke's United Church. (17:22 - 25:31)
4 - David Matlow, attorney - began writing letters to 10 year-old Ofri Brodutch - held by Hamas terrorists, she had attended summer camp in GTA this past summer. (24:04 - 32:41)
11/27/2023 • 33 minutes, 11 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 50
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Tasha Kheiriddin, Author of The Right Path Book & Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis and communications expert.
11/27/2023 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Bonnie Crombie, OLP leadership candidate to talk about 1.100,000 Liberal members are eligible to cast ballots this weekend. (0:15 - 11:03)
2 - Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton to talk about new funding from federal Government for a $7M for check-in station near Pearson Airport (11:09 - 17:16)
3 - Jamaal Myers, TTC board chair and councillor to discuss the TTC to get rid of double fares in early 2024. (17:22 - 25:31)
4 - Greg & Sheba discuss the story of a Minnesota couple who get a home near a gym. (25:37 - 33:16)
11/24/2023 • 33 minutes, 46 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 49
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster & Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate.
11/24/2023 • 21 minutes, 55 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Rainbow Bridge incident & Toronto turns down shelter offer from the federal government. (0:15 - 9:02)
2 - Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls to discuss the aftermath of the Rainbow Bridge car explosion. (9:08 - 16:10)
3 - Gord Perks, city councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park to discuss why did Toronto turn down federal offer for shelter assistance. (16:15 - 25:00)
4 - Greg & Sheba discuss the story of a man wanted for allegedly recording victims inside U of T campus washroom stalls (25:06 - 29:48)
11/23/2023 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 48
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate & Celina Caesar Chavannes, former Liberal MP, Toronto mayoral candidate and author of ‘Can you Hear Me Now’
11/23/2023 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Israel/Hamas pause of fighting & the federal government financial update. (0:15 - 10:12)
2 - Robert Berger, CBS correspondent from Tel Aviv about the Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal that also sees captives exchanged (10:18 - 15:17)
3 - Mohit Rajhans, media expert about Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO. (15:23 - 23:28)
4 - Marketa Evans, President of Colleges Ontario. Calling in about colleges asking Ontario for 5 per cent tuition hike and funding boost. (23:44 - 30:25)
5 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, OLP candidate and Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (30:31 - 36:47)
11/22/2023 • 37 minutes, 18 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 47
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
11/22/2023 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen. (0:15 - 6:34)
2 - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal defence lawyer, Partner with Neuberger and Partners about Peter Nygard sexual assault sentence. (6:40 - 12:17)
3 - Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate about Ports Toronto says more runway space needed at Billy Bishop, (12:23 - 17:22)
11/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 46
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ginella Massa, broadcaster & Steve Paikin, Author and broadcaster.
11/21/2023 • 24 minutes, 11 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at what made news over the weekend. (0:15 - 8:55)
2 - Colin D’Mello, GN Queen’s Park Bureau chief about taxpayer-subsidized Stellantis battery plant potentially importing international workers. (9:01 - 16:36)
3 - Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the federal government to tighten rules on short-term rentals. (16:42 - 24:27)
4 - Steven Chase from the Globe & Mail about the two Michaels. (24:34 - 32:18)
11/20/2023 • 32 minutes, 48 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 45
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Dave Kaufman, radio broadcaster & Mohamed El Rashidy, human rights Lawyer.
11/20/2023 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. (0:15 - 8:55)
2 - Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal, Chair London Council of Imams and Imam of the London Muslim Mosque. (9:01 - 16:52)
3 - Doly Begum, MPP for Scarborough Southwest. (16:58 - 25:56)
4 - Mike Moffatt, Founding Director of PLACE Centre at Smart Prosperity Institute. (26:02- 31:06)
5 - David Coletto, Abacus Data. (31:12 - 38:14)
11/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 45 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 44
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Roy Green, host of The Roy Green Show & Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster.
11/17/2023 • 23 minutes, 9 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Jury deliberating at Veltman trial & Ontario advised to abandon tuition freeze. (0:15 - 8:24)
2 - Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and activist. She was at the Toronto event where a group was protesting MP Anita Anand. (8:30 - 13:49)
3 - Ron Chinnzer, former Peel police officer about a driver may have intentionally hit pedestrians in Toronto, killing 1 and injuring 3. (13:55 - 19:44)
4 - Simar Bedi, founder of a Recycling Plant named “Sol Recycling”. Found a way to make recycling profitable for multi-national corporations (19:50 - 24:54)
11/16/2023 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow
Greg spoke to Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow about the Federal government announcing $1.2B in loans for Toronto rental builds, TTC and other issues.
11/16/2023 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 43
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate & Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
11/16/2023 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks PM Trudeau and his pointed statement towards Israel. (0:15 - 8:33)
2 - John Lyndon, Executive Director, Alliance for Middle East Peace. about Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver killed in Hamas attacks. (8:39 - 14:24)
3 - Daniel Foch, price fixing in the real estate world. (14:29 - 19:04)
4 - Adil Shamji, MPP for Don Valley East. (19:09 - 25:12)
5 - Greg & Sheba talk about heritage recognition for one of Toronto’s oldest strip clubs: ‘It’s part of the fabric of that street‘ (25:18 - 32:09)
11/15/2023 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 42
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
11/15/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Beer Store & Rick Mercer handling protesters. (0:15 - 11:53)
2 - Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre talking about the Toronto Board of Health. (11:59 - 19:29)
3 - April Engelberg, concerned citizen talking about Rick Leary’s TTC: Allegations of bullying and a secret meeting about the CEO’s future. (19:34 - 26:53)
4 - Greg, Sheba & Gord talk about old Bad Boy Bill Clinton ad and has fast have you driven. (26:59 - 39:09)
11/14/2023 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 41
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Faisal Kutty, Lawyer and Law Professor & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
11/14/2023 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 40
Greg looks at today's topics with 2 guests: Warren Kinsella, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm. & Mohamed El Rashidy, Human Rights Lawyer.
11/13/2023 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks remembrance day and when activism pushes into bad behaviour. (0:15 - 9:34)
2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York & Yasir Naqvi, Liberal MP and former cabinet minister. (9:39 - 26:39)
3 - Greg & Sheba react to Nate & Yasir's visit. (26:45 - 38:37)
4 - Heidi Bachram, videographer in Brighton, UK about the tension ahead of London’s Armistice Day celebrations. (38:43 - 45:05)
11/10/2023 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 39
Greg talks today's top stories with 2 guests: Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show & Kolter Bouchard, Host at The Edge.
11/10/2023 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk about a brazen Brampton burglary. (0:15 - 10:08)
2 - Alejandra Bravo, Councillor for Ward 9 Davenport about Toronto city council approving new affordable housing plan. (10:14 - 18:06)
3 - Kyro Maseh, owner of Lawlor Pharmacy. (18:13 - 27:50)
4 - Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph about Doug Ford asking 50 municipalities to build housing to get cash. (27:56 - 34:49)
11/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 19 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 38
Greg talks today's top stories with 2 guests: Tasha Kheiriddin, Author of The Right Path Book & Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
11/9/2023 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba react to the new Queen statue at Queen's Park. (0:15 - 5:27)
2 - Angela Preocanin, Ontario Nurses Association. Province expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses in Ontario (5:33 - 12:50)
3 - Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora. Is the federal government doing a better job than they were stimulating housing growth? (12:56 - 19:24)
11/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 54 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 37
Greg talks today's top stories with 2 guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate.
11/8/2023 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to the carbon tax vote (0:15 - 7:57)
2 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate, about Ontario taking over (potentially) 2 LRTs, including Eglinton - from the city (8:03 - 16:55)
3 - Bryan Passifiume, parliament bureau reporter for the national post. about the federal Liberals' gun buyback program. (17:01 - 23:17)
4 - Greg & Sheba look back at Magic Johnson's 1991 HIV announcement and the impact it has on society then & now. (23:23 - 32:09)
11/7/2023 • 32 minutes, 39 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 36
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster. & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
11/7/2023 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Ginella Massa
Greg spoke with Ginella Massa, Broadcaster about the thousands that took over Toronto streets to support Palestinians amid worldwide protests.
11/6/2023 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Melissa Lantsman
Greg spoke to Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill. about the Housing Minister defends necessity of carbon tax exemption ahead of Monday's vote.
11/6/2023 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 35
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster & Warren Kinsella, was special assistant to Jean Chretien, and currently CEO of Daisy Group crisis communications firm.
11/6/2023 • 23 minutes, 23 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Jagmeet Singh
Greg spoke with Jagmeet Singh, federal NDP leader about the NDP's support of the Conservative carbon price pause motion.
11/3/2023 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 34
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Kolter Bouchard, radio host for the Edge & Bryan Passifiume, parliament bureau reporter for the National Post.
11/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to Chris Cuomo's take on the Israeli/Hamas war (0:15 - 9:03)
2 - Brad Bradford, city councillor (9:09 - 19:03)
3 - Stephen Lecce, Ontario Education Minister (13:14 - 26:21)
4 - Greg examines a story about a large amount of teachers not at work at a Toronto school (26:34 - 31:12)
11/2/2023 • 31 minutes, 40 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 33
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate & Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
11/2/2023 • 21 minutes, 49 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the latest in the Israel-Hamas War (0:15 - 6:13)
2 - Greg & Sheba break down the Doug Ford candy video (6:19 - 13:09)
3 - Greg took your calls on what subjects need to be added to high school courses? (13:14 - 26:21)
11/1/2023 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 32
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police & Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
11/1/2023 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Halloween & ambulance shortage (0:15 - 10:15)
2 - April Engelberg, concerned citizen (10:21 - 18:51)
3 - Ahmed Elbayoumi, author of policorner and can be found at nbpolicorner.ca. (18:57 - 24:01)
4 - Bonnie Crombie, Ontario liberal party candidate. (24:08 - 35:10)
5 - Greg & Sheba talk halloween & Doug Ford (35:16 - 44:00)
10/31/2023 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 31
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster. & Markus De Dominico, Trustee for Ward 2 TCDSB.
10/31/2023 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to the death of actor Matthew Perry & is joined by Ben Mulroney (0:15 - 11:05)
2 - Greg & Sheba react to the passing of Matthew Perry (11:12 - 20:39)
3 - Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (20:45 - 29:40)
4 - Jamaal Myers on the TTC (29:46 - 37:05)
10/30/2023 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 30
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster. & Warren Kinsella.
10/30/2023 • 23 minutes, 20 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to the fact the DVP could be taken over by the province, Plus, he updates the information from the shooting in Maine (0:15 - 8:40)
2 - Ana Bailao, Former Mayoral Candidate on Ford's government considering to upload Toronto's highways to the province (8:46 - 13:42)
3 - Jim Krasula, CBS Correspondent in Wilmington with the latest on the manhunt after Maine shooting (13:48 - 19:09)
4 - Neil Orlowsky, from AGPI on the religious protests after signs of Antisemitism in the city. (19:15 - 26:07)
10/27/2023 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 29
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Roy Green, Broadcaster and host of The Roy Green Show AND Bryan Passifiume, Journalist.
10/27/2023 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine in the US AND to the latest from the Israel - Hamas war (0:15 - 8:55)
2 - Joe Walsh, former Congressman and host of White Flag with Joe Walsh reacts to the Maine mass shooting (9:01 - 16:47)
3 - Michael Levitt, CEO of friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center. Toronto star columnist on the Antisemitism in Toronto (16:52 - 23:48)
4 - Greg & Sheba talking Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and her new partner (23:53 - 29:36)
10/26/2023 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 28
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate AND Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
10/26/2023 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode:
1 - The city wants MORE speed cameras, more red light cameras, more speed bumps and roundabouts - as a driver - what do you think this is about? Our listeners react (0:15 - 7:11)
2 - Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Artemis II crewmember to the moon (7:17 - 13:44)
3 - Darryl Singer, Lawyer w/ Diamond & Diamond on the Lawsuit filed by his firm against university AND students’ union (13:50 - 21:09)
4 - Peter Mansoor, retired United States Army officer, military historian on the possible ground offensive by the Israeli Army soon (21:15 - 26:36)
10/25/2023 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 27
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police AND Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
10/25/2023 • 23 minutes, 45 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 26
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster AND Tasha Kheirriddin, Author of The Right Path Book
10/24/2023 • 22 minutes, 30 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 25
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Warren Kinsella, author AND Anthony Furey, former Toronto Mayoral candidate
10/23/2023 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 24
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus AND Caryma Sa’d, lawyer and activist
10/20/2023 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 23
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former deputy mayor AND Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
10/19/2023 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Emily O'Brien
Greg spoke to the Owner of Comeback Snacks, Emily O'Brien about her remarkable turnaround from the lowest of lows to the height of owning her own company.
10/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 22
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police. AND Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
10/18/2023 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 21
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Warren Kinsella, lawyer and author AND Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
10/17/2023 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 20
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster. AND Celina Caesar Chavannes, Author and former MP.
10/16/2023 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about increased police presence as a precaution. (0:15 - 9:19)
2 - Ginella Massa, Broadcaster. Reacting to the heightened awareness (9:24 - 16:33)
3 - Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP. (16:39 - 24:51)
4 - Greg discussed housing and reacted to Piers Morgan audio describing how hard it is to afford a home. (24:57 - 34:21)
5 - Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi. (37:27 - 43;11)
10/13/2023 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 19
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster. AND Warren Kinsella, Political Commentator and lawyer.
10/13/2023 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - NDP's Stiles fails leadership test in showdown with MPP over Israel (0:15 - 10:09)
2 - Greg & Sheba reflect on Think Tank panelist, Mohamad Fakih's call for Canadians to come together. (10:15 - 15:44)
3 - Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. (15:50 - 23:14)
4 - Warren Kinsella, Political Commentator and lawyer. (23:20 - 29:19)
5 - Paul Davis, Online Safety and Social Media Educator about how to talk to your kids about the Israel/Hamas war. (29:25 - 36:02)
10/12/2023 • 36 minutes, 33 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 18
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former deputy mayor AND Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
10/12/2023 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The Hamas/Israel war now is a both-sides ISSUE…. but not about the attack on Saturday. STORY. (0:15 - 10:16)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk Greg's 3am MRI and people upset with Toronto restaurant's policy that prohibits kids under 10. (10:22 - 18:47)
3 - Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster. Talking about the continuing fallout from Saturday massacre in Israel. (18:53 - 28:40)
4 - Understanding the Middle East conflict with David Patel, Middle East Initiative, research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School. (28:46 - 33:56)
5 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer, looks at the NDP MPP’s tweets and Greenbelt conflict. (34:02 - 38:27)
10/11/2023 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 17
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police AND Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
10/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the events that unfolded over the weekend (0:15 - 4:04)
2 - Greg talks about the two rallies in Toronto on Monday (4:10 - 14:18)
3 - Bob Rae, permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations. (14:24 - 21:55)
4 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen. (22:01 - 29:55)
5 - Mark Saunders, former chief of police / Police response and security in the city. (30:01 - 35:04)
10/10/2023 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 16
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mitzie Hunter, former mayoral candidate. AND Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
10/10/2023 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Food prices were supposed to drop by Thanksgiving & John Tory...fair or fowl? (0:15 - 10:00)
2 - Greg &Sheba talk David & Victoria Beckham &video of police taking down person who stole their bike has people worrying about Toronto (10:05 - 17:54)
3 - Chloe Brown, former mayoral candidate looked at the John Tory report and the stolen police bike video (18:00 - 26:58)
4 - Charlie Pinkerton, Deputy Editor at The Trillium looks at their latest podcast about the Ford Government's budget surplus (27:04 - 33:04)
10/6/2023 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 15
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis and communications expert and Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP.
10/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 14
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former deputy mayor and mayoral candidate, and Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
10/5/2023 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - GO Transit and UP Express outage and How Toronto's waterfront should be (0:15 - 9:11)
2 - Greg and Sheba react to GO Train and UP Express outage, Cyber attacks? How the commuters should be compensated? (9:17 - 16:57)
3 - David Shipley, Cybersecurity expert. (17:03 - 21:41)
4 - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, author and Former MP. (21:48 - 26:22)
5 - Aditya Menon, Journalist with The Quint in Delhi On Indian's Government diplomatic actions. (26:28 - 30:24)
6 - Ron Chinnzer, Former Peel police office on Organized retail theft in the GTA (30:31 - 37:05)
10/4/2023 • 37 minutes, 35 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 13
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police and Stephanie Smyth, Broadcaster.
10/4/2023 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 -Toronto's ranking according to global consultancy firm Resonance Consultancy (0:15 - 4:51)
2 - Queens Park's Bureau Chief at the Toronto Star Collin D'Mello on Doug Ford using his personal phone for government business. (4:57 - 9:59)
3 - Greg and Sheba on the International Students situation in Ontario(10:05 - 14:05)
4 - Binny Joseph, co-founder and director of the International Student Services Organization (14:11 - 18:34)
5 - Anthony Furey, journalist. (18:40 - 24:46)
10/3/2023 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 12
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mitzie Hunter, former mayoral candidate; Steve Paikin, author and broadcaster.
10/3/2023 • 22 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Guest: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster. Today’s top topics. Gut feel for Freeland/Chow - will the federal government step up or ask us to look internally, as they did in late July? Ontario Place a lost cause. (0:15 - 10:15)
2 - Greg & Sheba react to Green Day as The Half-Time Show In The 110th Grey Cup Final, and the GTA break-ins. (10:21 - 17:05)
3 - What is "middle income" in the GTA? 640 Toronto Listeners react. (17:11 - 26:24)
10/2/2023 • 27 minutes
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 11
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster and Warren Kinsella, Columnist for the National Post.
10/2/2023 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. (0:15 - 11:16)
2 - Greg & Sheba react to Mayor Chow's comments about Ontario Place and Yonge/Dundas Square. (11:22 - 16:11)
3 - Greg & Sheba talk Ontario education labour peace & Hyundai, Kia recall over 600,000 cars, owners urged to park outdoors. (16:16 - 23:52)
4 - IN/OUT: Have you ever ratted out a neighbour? (24:50 - 27:44)
9/29/2023 • 28 minutes, 14 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 10
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: David Rider, City Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star. and Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP.
9/29/2023 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - OSSTF/union and ministry headed to binding arbitration. (0:15 - 2;29)
2 - Peter Mansbridge, Broadcaster, about the pressure on the Liberal government after 10 days of making international news. (2:35 - 17:36)
3 - Markus De Dominico, TCDSB trustee about the emphasis of truth and reconciliation in schools. (17:42 - 24:45)
4 - Ron Chinzer, former police officer / Safety of police and relationship between TPS and Olivia Chow. (24:50 - 29:15)
9/28/2023 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 09
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster and Mohamad Fakih, entrepreneur and activist, Founder of Paramount Fine Foods.
9/28/2023 • 23 minutes, 28 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 08
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mark Saunders, former Chief of Police and Ginella Massa, Broadcaster.
9/27/2023 • 23 minutes, 22 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Parking fines are cheaper than paying for actual parking in Toronto. (0:15 - 4:28)
2 - Don Boyle, CEO of Exhibition Place - Do we need a stiffer parking fine if an event costs more than the fine to park? (4:34 - 11:18)
3 - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP. - What is it like to go through security to get into the House of Commons? (11:24 - 18:11)
4 - Ron Chinzer, former police officer / Safety of police and relationship between TPS and Olivia Chow. (18:17 - 24:46)
5 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen - Yonge/Dundas Square / Campaign finance limits. (24:51 - 34:07)
9/26/2023 • 34 minutes, 37 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 07
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Mitzie Hunter, former mayoral candidate and Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster.
9/26/2023 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - 98 year old Nazi collaborator celebrated in Parliament and no one vetted this? Greg welcomed Ben Mulroney to discuss it. (0:15 - 9:22)
2 - Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. (9:28 - 16:56)
3 - Karen Brown, ETFO president. (17:02 - 23:29)
4 - Marcus Kolga, Director - DisinfoWatch, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad. (23:35 - 29:08)
5 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul’s. (29:14 - 35:33)
9/25/2023 • 36 minutes, 5 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank : Episode 06
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Ana Bailao, former deputy minister and mayoral candidate and Ben Mulroney, broadcaster.
9/25/2023 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader. (0:15 - 10:49)
2 - Greg encounters a passed out man at the gas station (10:55- 17:46)
3 - Troy Reeb, Executive VP of Broadcast Networks for Corus Entertainment. (17:53 - 24:13)
4 - Former Canadian MPP/Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. (24:19 - 34:14)
9/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 44 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 05
Greg discusses today's top stories with 2 special guests: Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer and activist & Anthony Furey, Journalist and former mayoral candidate.
9/22/2023 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 04
Greg looks at today's top stories with a couple of guests: Ahmad Elbayoumi, Author of Policorner at NewBeyond, AND Markus De Dominico Ward 2 trustee for TCDSB.
9/21/2023 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 03
Greg looks at today's top stories with a couple of guests: Stephanie Smyth. Broadcaster and media maven, AND Mohamad Fakih, Chair of Paramount Fine Foods, Philanthropist, Activist.
9/20/2023 • 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 02
Greg looks at today's top stories with a couple of guests: Mitzie Hunter, former MPP Scarborough-Guildwood and former Toronto Mayoral Candidate, AND Steve Paikin, Author, Broadcaster and 640 Toronto contributor.
9/19/2023 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The first meeting happens today between Doug Ford & Olivia Chow. (0:15 - 9:48)
2 - Greg and Sheba talk about the number of women vs. men in the police force & Actor/ comedian Russell Brand (9:54- 16:59)
3 - Eric Kam, Professor of Economics at TMU. (17:05 - 24:15)
9/18/2023 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Scott McGillivray & Debra Salmoni
New episodes of Scott’s Vacation House Rules return Mondays at 10 p.m. on HGTV Canada and STACKTV. Greg spoke with Scott McGillivray, real estate expert, contractor and Debra Salmoni, designer about the show's return.
9/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Toronto Today's Think Tank - Episode 01
Greg looks at today's top stories with a couple of guests: Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster and Ambassador for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
AND Ana Bailao, former deputy mayor and city councillor
9/18/2023 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Auto Workers Strike 0:00
Greg lays out why the United Auto Workers strike, which began overnight, is so historic, and the impact it could have on not just parts/cars being shipped to Canada, but Ford workers planning a potential strike on Monday.
Ontario Liberal Party Debate 2:39
Greg goes through some of the hot moments from the first leadership debate in the race to choose a new Ontario Liberal leader.
Patrick Brown 6:33
The mayor of Brampton is pleased by one federal government announcement, but the refugee/migrant crisis has hit Brampton's city hard, and he's urgently asking for help from other levels of government.
Roy Green 14:00
The national radio host lays out why he's skeptical any funding announcements from the Trudeau Liberals can be of great assistance prior to the next federal election.
Kurt Baudenhausen 19:34
The business reporter for Sportico explains why the popular brand BIOSTEEL declared bankruptcy, and whether or not we start to quickly see the product disappear from store shelves.
9/15/2023 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Intro 0:00
Peel Region District School Board takes a directive to modernize their school libraries and make them more diverse, but in doing so, they simply remove all books before a certain year - and this century, at that. Plus, Bonnie Crombie decides she will vacate the Mayor's chair in Mississauga, going against her initial pledge that she would remain there as she runs to be Ontario's Liberal Party leader
Females Can Request Female Drivers 10:42
On the rideshare app Lyft, females can now request a female driver to pick them up. Will this create a new trend?
Catherine Fife 14:23
NDP MPP Catherine Fife is pushing for the passing of a new long-term care law that will prevent couples from being separated, should one person age faster than the other.
Mike Moffatt 22:42
A housing announcement in London Wednesday was a new announcement about a prior federal commitment. Dr. Mike Moffatt, our housing/real estate expert weighs in on the need for urgent action from the Liberals on this critical issue.
Josh Matlow 28:53
Toronto city councilor Josh Matlow responds to criticism the city of Toronto needs to be more vocal and urgent to prevent a provincial government plan to reshape the Ontario Place land by Toronto's waterfront.
6-4-Zero 34:37
A fast-moving package featuring the top stories you'll be talking about, the latest weather, and a deeper dive into one of those big topics.
9/14/2023 • 43 minutes, 35 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Intro 0:00-8:56
The city of Toronto wants federal funding to cover the costs of its migration and refugee scenario. Greg lays out why the federal Liberal cabinet minister who handles that file didn't write a cheque yesterday
6-4-Zero 8:56-15:22
The daily drive around the biggest topics you'll be discussing all day long, plus the 4-day forecast, & a "zero in" on one of the big issues of your day.
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng 15:22-23:55
The Ottawa ICU doctor is the author of a new book, and he lays out the difficult road travelled through being a brave & determined pandemic voice
Toronto TTC chair Jamaal Myers 23:55-32:09
A racist and misogynistic incident on a TTC bus results in an arrest, & reaction across the city, for the incident itself, and the slow police response time to it.
Eric Kam 32:09-40:10
Our economics expert lays out the concern about an increase in US inflation data, and its impact on our own economy in the weeks to come.
How Will A New Booster Land With People? 40:10-46:44
Greg explains why the new Moderna booster and a public health plea for masking to become a "habit" won't land with the public well.
9/13/2023 • 47 minutes, 17 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
The TTC makes a major step forward providing cell service for customers 0:00-9:21
"Greg weighs the benefits of being able to use your cellphone on the TTC subway, while noting other large cities have found a way to benefit financially, from making deals with telecom companies - something Toronto struggled to do."
Lisa, Mom of trans daughter 9:21-19:12
"Greg speaks to a GTA mother who found out via a voicemail message that her child was using a different first name at school only."
Pierre On A Plane 19:12-24:39
"Greg & Sheba discuss the WestJet flight carrying CPC leader Pierre Poilievre, and the decision to make a political speech on the plane."
Ron Butler 24:39-31:00
"The mortgage broker weighs in on the frustration over housing prices falling, while interest rates remain high, and the direction the market will go in the months to come."
9/12/2023 • 31 minutes, 30 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Ford Fest in Kitchener 0:00-9:53
"Greg's thoughts on Doug Ford's trip to Kitchener for another Ford Fest event, & the volume of protesters who got very vocal about policies they don't approve of"
Anthony Furey 9:53-20:53
"The Toronto Mayoral candidate & 640 contributor/guest host had his car attacked Friday night with his wife and three children in it. He tells Greg what happened and how unsettling the violent incident was"
Colin D'Mello 20:53-29:02
"Global's Queen's Park Bureau Chief reveals the inner content of Premier Ford's mandate letters to his cabinet, from back in 2018 when the PCs became the governing party, and why they battled to keep the letters private for so long"
Gender/schools discussion 29:02-34:16
"Greg & Sheba discuss Doug Ford's "indoctrination" comment at Kitchener's Ford Fest, over the weekend, and the need for Ontario to craft a ruling that clears up confusion about protocols for teachers, parents, and kids alike."
Greg on 9/11 34:16-46:22
"Greg recounts the tragic & historic day 22 years ago on September 11th, while being on-air in Detroit, while also looking to track down his sister in Manhattan"
9/11/2023 • 47 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - International students in Canada living inside a tent on the side of a road. (0:15 - 13:10)
2 - Karen Littlewood, President of the OSSTF. (13:16- 22:30)
3 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP Beaches-East York, running for leader of the OLP. (22:36 - 31:24)
4 - Jimmy Fallon - he’s on it already, & w/ an apology & IN/OUT - mouthwash/gum chewing gum in the car. (31:30 - 39:40)
9/8/2023 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Toronto City Council looked for ways to make money. (0:15 - 9:03)
2 - Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York. (9:09 - 19:18)
3 - Girl dead, 12 year old boy charged with murder. Is that old enough to be held responsible for murder? (19:24 - 28:10)
4 - Sean O’Shea, GN investigative journalist. (28:16 - 36:05)
5 - Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. (36:11 - 43:00)
6 - Controversial Halton teacher starts first day at Hamilton school. (43:06 - 52:12)
9/7/2023 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - New provincial polling numbers - quite a dip for the Ford government. (0:15 - 8:39)
2 - Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre and running for Leader of the OLP. (8:45 - 16:00)
3 - Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York. (16:06 - 27:40)
4 - Ilyas Hussein, TMU sports writer for The EyeOpener. (27:46 - 35:46)
5 - Steve Paikin, TVO’s The Agenda. (35:52 - 42:38)
9/6/2023 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Premier Doug Ford shuffles cabinet after Housing Minister Steve Clark resigns. (0:15 - 8:20)
2 - Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party. (8:26 - 17:08)
3 - Why does Grade 9 go for its own day Tuesday at many schools? (17:14 - 26:44)
4 - Jamaal Myers, Councillor for Scarborough North Ward 23. (28:51 - 36:50)
5 - Derek Finkle, Journalist and author of No Claim to Mercy and his new documentary: The Day Liz Disappeared. (36:55 - 46:47)
6 - Greg & Sheba both went to the Guns N Roses concert. (46:41 - 55:26)
9/5/2023 • 55 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
For Sept 1, 2023 - Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & fill in David Hunter. On today's episode:
Ford's Government Starts To Crack Over Green Belt Controversy 0:00-11:37
Ford Makes It Personal With Global News Reporter 11:37-19:48
What Kind of Gender Identity Privacy Should Students Have? With Evan Scrimshaw 19:48-37:41
Ticket Scalping Justice, Parents Getting Paid By The School To Drive Kids To School 37:41-49:55
9/1/2023 • 50 minutes, 40 seconds
Toronto Today Interview: Washboard Union Plays The CNE!
8/31/2023 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
For August 31st, 2023 - Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & fill in David Hunter. On today's episode:
Did the Housing Minister violate the Integrity Act by cutting into the Greenbelt? 0:00-7:37
Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News - Integrity commissioner finds Steve Clark broke ethics rules in Greenbelt swap 7:37-15:08
Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP - Greenbelt swap and gender confidentiality in schools 15:08-27:27
Would you let someone propose at your wedding? 27:27-36:50
Washboard Union band In Toronto! 36:50-50:38
8/31/2023 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The contracts Toronto signed to host World Cup in 2026 to be kept secret, even from the new Mayor. (0:15 - 10:06)
2 - Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter for Global National. (10:12 - 19:39)
3 - Dr. Mark Kirchof, Division Head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. (19:44 - 26:01)
4 - Bill Browder, Author and Kremlin critic. (26:07 - 34:36)
5 - IN/OUT - Significant other waiting in hospital/clinic for their partner. (34:42 - 38:04)
8/25/2023 • 38 minutes, 34 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Trudeau deflects anger feelings from Canadians vs. Poilievre's Canadians personal stories. (0:15 - 5:50)
2 - Andrea Thompson, Marketing and Communications Manager for FoodShare. (5:56 - 13:01)
3 - Julie Fiorini, Acting Executive Director at FoodShare Toronto. (13:07 - 19:33)
4 - Meredith Martin, TVO Union Chair. (19:38 - 28:00)
5 - IN/OUT: High school Dances. (28:06 - 33:02)
8/24/2023 • 33 minutes, 32 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Ontario - the aide to Minister of Housing Steve Clark quit…he resigned, he’s gone…just because….why? (0:15 - 9:14)
2 - Ontario Place - did Therme cave in? Well, slightly, BUT….is it the best thing to balance public/private? (9:20 - 16:20)
3 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul’s. (16:26 - 24:56)
4 - Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo (25:02 - 35:12)
5 - Deputy Prime Minister fined $273 for speeding in rental car. (35:18 - 44:44)
8/23/2023 • 45 minutes, 29 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Are people actually going to donate rental units to people they don’t know and have never met, and never actually will? What are the legal implications of this? (0:15 - 7:33)
2 - Justin Trudeau answers first public question about his separation & it’s a fairly legit answer. (7:39 - 14:30)
3 - Panel show on England’s women’s soccer team looking too blonde/too white. (14:36 - 25:40)
4 - Should speed cameras in family/school areas have some wiggle room for giving out tickets/fines? (25:46 - 34:57)
5 - Joshua Davidson Marcon- ONA Bargaining Unit President. (35:03 - 41:28)
8/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Climate change VS. forest management. (0:15 - 7:00)
2 - Sheba is back from vacay and she missed out on a lot of Toronto news. (7:06 - 14:37)
3 - What will Doug Ford say about a municipal tax? (14:43 - 23:48)
4 - LL Cool J & Toronto traffic. . (23:54 - 34:00)
8/21/2023 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Mayor Chow spoke about the City’s long term financial plan. (0:15 - 9:57)
2 - Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. (10:03 - 18:09)
3 - Toronto city councillor Gord Perks. (18:15 - 28:56)
4 - Daniel Foch, podcast host, real estate agent. (29:02 - 37:14)
5 - Jennifer Dundas, Dundas Street & the re-think about the name change. (37:20 - 45:17)
8/18/2023 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The City of Toronto will update us on the City’s long term financial plan. (0:15 - 7:52)
2 - Pierre Poilievre challenges reporter on her questioning. (7:58 - 15:43)
3 - Meredith Martin, TVO Union Chair. (15:48 - 24:01)
4 - John Fraser, Interim Provincial Liberal leader(24:06 - 30:09)
5 - Simon Lewsen - U of T professor/author. (30:15 - 38:04)
8/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 34 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Mayor Olivia Chow & police association mend fences following public dispute. (0:15 - 10:10)
2 - What level of current events information do you want your kids exposed to in schools? (10:15 - 18:50)
3 - Colin Craig, President, Second Street.org. (18:56 - 27:39)
4 - Dave Wilkes, President & CEO of Toronto/GTA Home Builders Association. (27:45 - 37:29)
5 - Jeff Leal - Mayor of Peterborough. (37:35 - 45:53)
8/16/2023 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Potential strike vote for ETFO & OSSTF. (0:15 - 7:13)
2 - Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief. (7:19 - 15:39)
3 - Karen Brown, President of the Elementary Teachers Federation Ontario. (15:45 - 22:26)
4 - Jamaal Myers, Toronto city councillor/new TTC Chair. (22:32 - 41:53)
5 - Dr. Sohail Gandhi, former OMA President. (41:59 - 52:54)
8/15/2023 • 53 minutes, 24 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Todd Alexander
Greg spoke with Maui resident Todd Alexander about the devastating wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina.
8/14/2023 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg comments on the ongoing housing crisis. (0:15 - 5:05)
2 - The mayor who can’t afford to live where she was elected. (5:11 - 13:39)
3 - April Engelberg, Toronto City Council candidate/lawyer. (13:45 - 24:11)
4 - Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate/columnist. (24:17 - 34:00)
5 - Darrell Brown, CEO of Canadian National Exhibition. (34:06 - 42:26)
8/14/2023 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg comments on Day 2 of the Greenbelt report. (0:15 - 6:29)
2 - Shawn Lewis, London, Ontario Deputy Mayor. (6:34 - 17:05)
3 - Maddie Di Muccioi CEO Society for Quality Education. (17:11 - 26:05)
4 - Richard Hardiman CEO of RanMarine. (26:11 - 34:40)
5 - IN/OUT - Jose Bautista is the most important Blue Jay of the 21st Century. (34:46 - 42:20)
8/11/2023 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg comments on the Greenbelt and the first time he can visualize a non-majority government for the Ontario PC party in 2026. (0:15 - 9:00)
2 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (9:06 - 17:06)
3 - Marit Styles, Provincial NDP Leader. (17:12 - 28:33)
4 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer. (28:39 - 37:04)
5 - Alan Cross, A Journal of Musical Things. (37:09 - 45:38)
6 - Ed Keenan, The Toronto Star. (45:44 - 53:24)
8/10/2023 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - More hate on college/university campuses than ever. (0:15 - 8:00)
2 - Ford prepares to be blasted for the Greenbelt, but, what does it all mean?. (8:06 - 12:08)
3 - Cam Guthrie- Mayor of Guelph. (12:14 - 23:11)
4 - Adam Seaborn, Head of Partnerships, Playmaker Capital. (23:17 - 33:37)
5 - The future for those lucky enough to get Taylor Swift tickets. (33:43 - 42:29)
8/9/2023 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Eritrean festival mired in violence over the weekend. (0:15 - 9:11)
2 - Martin Plaut- Author of understanding Eritrea. (9:17 - 19:59)
3 - What’s next for Taylor Swift fans? (20:05 - 28:14)
4 - Pierre Poilievre's moment at Caribbean Carnival. (28:20 - 36:28)
5 - York United’s Osaze De Rosario banned for a month. (36:34 - 44:22)
8/8/2023 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Well, that lasted one day - not speculating or guessing on why the Trudeaus split. (0:15 - 6:32)
2 - Taylor Swift with a remarkable SIX Rogers Centre concerts - unprecedented in terms of numbers. (6:38 - 13:53)
3 - Patrick Brown- Mayor of Brampton. (13:59 - 23:20)
4 - Karl Hale- National Bank Open Tournament Director. (23:26 - 33:18)
5 - IN/OUT - talking on your phone IN the grocery checkout. (33:23 - 39:57)
8/4/2023 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have officially split. (0:15 - 8:57)
2 - Damien May- Clinical Social Worker- Supervising Clinician for Couples Counciling Toronto. (9:03 - 18:57)
3 - Possible public school teachers strike and a TDSB rally. (19:03 - 28:33)
4 - Dani Stover- Host of Today in TO. (28:39 - 38:05)
5 - IN/OUT: BEER - bottles or cans? (38:11 - 44:11)
8/3/2023 • 44 minutes, 42 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Alleged sex abuse & ‘grooming’ at an Ontario summer camp. (0:15 - 9:04)
2 - Your calls on the camp experience. (9:10 - 17:37)
3 - Melissa Lantsman- deputy leader of conservative party. (17:43 - 27:07)
4 - Sol Mamakwa- NDP MPP. (27:12 - 38:16)
5 - Detroit Lions head coach wanted a live lion on the sidelines but the league squashed it. (38:22 - 42:43)
8/2/2023 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg examines the Metro strike as it hits Day 4. (0:15 - 7:55)
2 - Justin Trudeau raises some eyebrows by saying housing isn't a federal problem. (8:01 - 14:33)
3 - Howard Jones, recording artist. (14:39- 22:46)
4 - Diana Matheson- Bronze Medalist for Team Canada soccer. (22:52 - 35:38)
5 - New smoking waring labels on individual cigarettes comes into effect. (35:44- 44:34)
8/1/2023 • 45 minutes, 4 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Olivia Chow asking for commercial properties be rented for the city to house homeless and asking-to-pressuring ordinary citizens of Toronto . (0:15 - 9:16)
2 - David Perry- Former Homicide Detective, 640 crime expert. (9:22 - 20:51)
3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (20:57- 32:09)
4 - Dennis Mills- Former Toronto area MP- Organizer of SARSfest. (32:15 - 47:16)
5 - IN/OUT: Eating breakfast . (47:22- 52:06)
7/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Olivia Chow and the Toronto police. (0:15 - 6:43)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about sending kids to summer camps. (6:49 - 15:19)
3 - Sabrina Nanji. (15:25- 24:00)
4 - Marina Pergat. (24:06 - 33:59)
5 - IN/OUT: Eating breakfast . (34:05- 39:32)
7/28/2023 • 40 minutes, 16 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks weather vs. climate. (0:15 - 5:03)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about the daytime shooting near the intersection of Shuter and Sherbourne streets. (5:09 - 8:54)
3 - Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. (9:00 - 18:56)
4 - Tasha Kheiriddin, Strategist and Principal at Navigator. (19:02 - 29:28)
5 - Greg & Sheba talk about the Live of Sinéad O'Connor . (29:34 - 37:04)
7/27/2023 • 37 minutes, 33 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Be careful outside, because it's hot out...in the summer...what's happening to us? (0:15 - 6:04)
2 - Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor Ward 13 Toronto Centre. (6:10 - 14:04)
3 - Andrea Hazell, liberal candidate for Scarborough Guildwood. (14:10 - 33:43)
4 - Cannabis usage in adults & teens. (33:49 - 46:00)
7/26/2023 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Canada says “no” to Toronto getting money & Scarborough RT train separates, derails. . (0:15 - 9:29)
2 - Sheba's kids at camp, Greg's son takes his driver's test. (9:35 - 18:30)
3 - Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at the Smart Prosperity Institute & a Business/Economics Prof at Western University. (18:36 - 28:24)
4 - Markus de Dominico, TCDSB trustee for Ward 2 Etobicoke. (28:30 - 39:02)
5 - IN/OUT: Ice cream! (39:08 - 44:51)
7/25/2023 • 45 minutes, 21 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg says "I know how valuable weather forecasts are…but I’m guessing what you don’t need is newspapers telling you NOT TO GO OUTSIDE". Agree? (0:15 - 10:05)
2 - Greg asks your opinion on climate change doomsayers. (10;11 - 19:26)
3 - Greg & Sheba talk about the Barbie movie. (19:32 - 30:20)
4 - Dr. Sharon Cohen, Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program. (30:26 - 39:10)
7/24/2023 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Politicians reaction to Paul Benardo's transfer to a medium security prison. (0:15 - 6:44)
2 - Tim Danson, lawyer for Mahaffy and French families. (6:50 - 15:37)
3 - Amy Kaufman, spousal abuse survivor. (15:43 - 23:54)
4 - Sean O’Shea, Global News reporter. (24:00 - 34:09)
5 - Greg's going to a wedding for the first time in a long while. (34:15 - 50:31)
7/21/2023 • 51 minutes
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - An Update on the convicted sex offender living on the same property as a summer camp for children with autism in Essa Township. (0:15 - 8:07)
2 - Roland Cameron, Director of optimization for tech company Blue Banyan. (8:13 - 16:42)
3 - Greg 7 Sheba React to Roland's interview. (16:48 - 25:57)
4 - Rocco Achampong, former Toronto city councillor candidate. (26:03 - 36:23)
5 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12 St Paul’s. (36:29 - 45:56)
7/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Should police be more active issuing alerts about people convicted of sexual/violent crimes? (0:15 - 22:28)
2 - Kevin Vuong, Independent MP. (22:34 - 32:44)
3 - Evan Scrimshaw, Liberal supporter. (32:50 - 42:55)
4 - A recent study reported that fewer than 0.5 percent of songs played on country radio in 2022 were by women of color and LGBTQ+ artists. (43:02 - 51:31)
5 - Bonnie Crombie: ‘Let me be perfectly clear. I’m a 63-year-old woman and I am in it for the long haul’. (51:37 - 1:02:26)
7/19/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Want a dollar amount on what the federal government owes Toronto for refugee costs? How’s 97 MILLION sound? (0:15 - 7:52)
2 - Greg & Sheba discuss the TTC stabbing on the subway. (7:58 - 16:21)
3 - Markus de Dominico, TCDSB trustee for Ward 2 Etobicoke. (16:27 - 36:27)
4 - Tom Cruise says he doesn't get why there's so much traffic in Toronto. (36:33 - 43:52)
7/7/2023 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about the APTN report of a police beating of a Metis man. (0:15 - 6:31)
2 - Greg & Sheba discuss the photo op. Chrystia Freeland did in a local grocery store. (6:36 - 14:25)
3 - April Engelberg, former city council candidate. (14:31 - 23:02)
4 - Ed Keenan, Toronto star columnist. (23:08 - 31:59)
5 - IN/OUT - Women proposing. (32:04 - 38:17)
7/6/2023 • 38 minutes, 47 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks the cost of BMO Field and the upcoming World Cup of Soccer (0:15 - 7:46)
2 - Would you hire someone with a facial tattoo? (7:52 - 15:47)
3 - Jonathan English, PhD in urban planning. (15:53 - 25:50)
4 - Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS. (25:56 - 36:15)
5 - Pools. Owning one or hitting up friends who have one. (36:21 - 38:45)
7/5/2023 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Would you take a rise in Global temperature to have the luxury of air conditioning? (0:15 - 10:00)
2 - The Canada Revenue Agency will be issuing the long-promised "grocery rebate" payments to eligible Canadians on July 5. (10:06 - 15:00)
3 - Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News. (15:06 - 20:35)
4 - Stanley Tucci says straight actors should be able to play gay characters. (24:41 - 32:49)
5 - Pools. Owning one or hitting up friends who have one. (32:54 - 41:27)
7/4/2023 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Election night results vs. advanced polls & John Tory's endorsement. (0:15 - 10:38)
2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (10:44 - 21:04
3 - Twitter rate limits. (21:10- 30:03)
4 - IN/OUT - changing your bedsheets weekly. (30:09 - 39:19)
7/3/2023 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Toronto's Air the Worst In The World ... again :24
Bill C-18 - The Fed's Risky Game Of Chicken with Michael Geist 10:50
Are E-Bikes The Only Future? Pros and Cons with David Zipper 19:14
Indiana Jones Lassos His Way Back To The Big Screen With The Dial Of Destiny 30:36
6/30/2023 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Where Was Our Medical Officer Of Health Yesterday? 0:21
Madonna Postpones Tour Due To Bacterial Infection and We're Finally Cracking Down On Ridiculous Grocery Chain Profits 10:13
Are We Meeting Our Housing Goals? With Mike Moffatt 18:17
The Peel Region Split With Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown 28:25
An Election Lookback With Toronto Star Columnist Ed Keenan 37:57
6/29/2023 • 46 minutes, 28 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Chow Is In, what's next? 0:21
New Brunswick Blaine Higgs Controversy Over Gender Politics In The Classroom 10:10
Ontario's NDP Leader Marit Stiles on Chow's Guidance For Toronto 18:22
Inflation Is Finally Slowing Down? With Eric Kam 27:14
A Fiery Summer and Oregon Finally Gets Self Serve Gas Stations? 37:50
6/28/2023 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Brad Bradford
On location at Toronto City Hall, Greg spoke with city councillor, Brad Bradford on his election results and the new mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow.
6/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Election Day in Toronto - it’s been a surreal 4 ½ months no question about it. (0:15 - 8:28)
2 - PRIDE happened, all thru the weekend. Where will it be 5 years from now? Will there be more pushback, will more common sense come through on certain issues? (8:34 - 15:00)
3 - Alex Bozikovic, Globe and Mail architecture critic. (15:06 - 21:16)
4 - Bizarre Uber story from the U.S. AND, are shorts OK at work? Should men wear sandals? Summer office dress codes, decoded. (21:22 - 32:48)
5 - Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics. (32:54 - 42:34)
6/26/2023 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the final days of the mayoral race. (0:15 - 10:50)
2 - Ed Keenan, Toronto star columnist. (10:56 - 22:39)
3 - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, mayoral candidate. (22:45 - 33:06)
4 - Jann Arden, singer, songwriter, actress, activist. (33:12 - 42:49)
5 - Greg & Sheba discuss John Tory's endorsement of Ana Bailao. (42:55 - 51;43)
6/23/2023 • 52 minutes, 13 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Mayoral Race Update 0:22
Submersible Still Missing 10:01
Ana Bailao 20:14
Erica Ehm Endorsing Josh Matlow 30:52
In or Out - Would You Even Take A Limo? 49:20
6/22/2023 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
Toronto Today Interview - Erica Ehm
6/22/2023 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Mayoral Race Update :23-9:25
Were Your Schools Closed Too Long? 9:25-16:50
Mayoral Candidate Josh Matlow 16:50-35:30
Mayoral Candidate Brad Bradford 35:30-52:25
Mayoral Candidate Anthony Furey and Rob Davis 52:25-1:03:23
Gord Rennie's Stevie Nicks Concert and did Meghan Markle Not Actually Do the Interviews She Said she did? 1:03:23-1:14:55
6/21/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 1 second
Toronto Today Interview - Lisa Meeches Exectutive Producer Of True Story
True Story will receive encore airings Wednesday, June 21 at 8 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET/PT on The HISTORY Channel. True Story explores the real, and often misrepresented, history of Indigenous peoples on the land that is now Canada
6/21/2023 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Toronto Today Interview - Brad Bradford
6/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Toronto Today Interview - Anthony Furey and Rob Davis
6/21/2023 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Toronto Today Interview - Josh Matlow
6/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Polls Update and false arrest for cocaine at Pearson - Spent a week in jail 0:23-11:00
Mark Saunders Live In Studio 11:00-27:25
Titanic exploring sub has been lost for days with billionaires inside 27:25-34:50
Calls - Does Chow's popularity come from Jack Layton's appeal? 34:50-45:30
6/20/2023 • 45 minutes, 58 seconds
Your Daily Highlights Of Toronto Today
Can Chow be stopped? 0:23-10:15
Sex In The City: Most non-monogamous city in Canada? In/Out Phone calls on planes. 10:15-20:00
Interview with Nate Erskine-Smith 20:00-30:45
Interview with Matthew Bingley 30:45-38:10
Gender Neutral bathroom to be the only bathrooms in public schools? 38:10-48:05
6/19/2023 • 48 minutes, 51 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss Marco Mendocino's response to reporters questioning of the Bernardo transfer. (0:15 - 10:00)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about two of eight girls accused of Toronto ‘swarming’ murder are returned to custody. (10:06 - 14:38)
3 - Ana Bailao, mayoral candidate. (14:45 - 22:05)
4 - Ed Keenan, Toronto star columnist. (22:08 - 30:18)
5 - IN/OUT: Putting your feet on a seat on the TTC or GO Train. (30:23 - 39:27)
6/16/2023 • 39 minutes, 58 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Rob Davis
Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Rob Davis, mayoral candidate and former chair of the TTC.
6/15/2023 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Todd Cunningham
Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Todd Cunningham, Chair of the School & Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto.
6/15/2023 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Anthony Furey
Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate.
6/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Dr. Adil Shamji
Guest host Rob Fai spoke with Dr. Adil Shamji, MPP for Don Valley East and potential candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party.
6/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Mitzie Hunter
Guest host, Rob Fai spoke with mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter.
6/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Mark Saunders
Guest host, Rob Fai spoke with mayoral candidate Mark Saunders.
6/14/2023 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Norm DiPasquale
Guest host, Rob Fai spoke with Norm DiPasquale, Co-chair of Ontario Place for all.
6/13/2023 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Josh Matlow
Guest host, Rob Fai spoke with Josh Matlow mayoral candidate.
6/13/2023 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Brad Bradford
Guest host, Rob Fai spoke with Brad Bradford, mayoral candidate.
6/13/2023 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Amanda Marshall
Greg welcomed singer, Amanda Marshall to the show.
6/12/2023 • 23 minutes, 20 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Toronto mayoral election. (0:15 - 4:57)
2 - Joel Harden, NDP MPP. (5:03 - 16:47)
3 - Caryma Sa’d, lawyer. (16:53 - 26:05)
4 - Sam Fraser, realtor, massive Blue Jays fan, and has been a part of Pride celebrations at Rogers Centre before and was at the game on Friday. (26:11 - 34:25)
5 - IN/OUT: Putting your feet on a seat on the TTC or GO Train. (34:31 - 47:57)
6/12/2023 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the wildfire smoke forecast and how it's impacting schools and outdoor activities. (0:15 - 9:33)
2 - John Pasalis, President at Realosophy Real Estate. (9:39 - 17:03)
3 - Fatima Syed, an Ontario climate reporter with The Narwhal. (17:08- 27:12)
4 - Tom Barlow, singer/songwriter. (27:18 - 39:59)
5 - Ed Keenan, Toronto star columnist. (40:05 - 50:00)
6/8/2023 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the wildfire smoke that blanketed the city yesterday and today. (0:15 - 8:51)
2 - Greg and Sheba talk Doug Ford's strong language when discussing his outrage at the Bernardo prison transfer (8:57 - 17:14)
3 - How-Sen Chong, Climate Campaigner w/ Toronto Environmental Alliance. (17:19- 27:35)
4 - Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President of Broadcast Networks for Corus Entertainment. . (27:40 - 35:30)
5 - Jabari Banks and Adrian Holmes, stars of Bel-Air. (35:36 - 48:28)
6/7/2023 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec and what that entails. (0:15 - 9:43)
2 - IN/OUT: Is there alien life? (9:49 - 19:15)
3 - Greg and Sheba reflect on the second anniversary of the London attack against a Muslim family. (19:21 - 28:59)
4 - Yasir Naqvi, running for Ontario Liberal Party. (29:05 - 38:47)
5 - Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth. (38:53 - 48:54)
6/6/2023 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the DVP/Gardiner closures….it was just too much this weekend. (0:15 - 10:22)
2 - Greg & Sheba react to the news that serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec. (10:28 - 18:08)
3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:14 - 28:45)
4 - Patrick Porzuczek, community leader representing the Save the Minden ER group. (28:51 - 36:35)
5 - Greg, Sheba & Gord talk about Greg's fascination with Dick's World of Sports in the U.S. & IN/OUT: Closing GTA highways for races. (36:41 - 46:14)
6/5/2023 • 46 minutes, 44 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Toronto mayoral debate cancelled after death threats to candidates made. (0:15 - 9:22)
2 - Josh Matlow, Mayoral candidate. (9:28 - 20:44)
3 - Travis Myers, Part of Hands Off Hanlan’s. (20:50 - 30:11)
4 - IN/OUT: Asking the adult to make the child stop disruptive behaviour in public. (30:17 - 35:36)
5 - Greg, Sheba read texts from people who think Greg is a chicken when it comes to confrontation. (35:42 - 47:20)
6/2/2023 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk mayoral candidates and another debate. (0:15 - 8:34)
2 - David Miller, former mayor of Toronto. (8:40 - 19:31)
3 - Greg, Sheba & Gord discuss, is another human being’s car sacred? (19:37 - 24:47)
4 - Ed Keenan, Toronto star columnist. (24:53 - 34:07)
5 - Greg & Sheba talk about the 14 year old girl that was arrested after she set off a firework on packed Toronto bus. (34:12 - 42;40)
6/1/2023 • 43 minutes, 10 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The City can't keep going to the levels of Government without fixing it's own affairs. (0:15 - 6:28)
2 - UK TV presenter books trip to Cambridge, only it’s OUR Cambridge. (6:34 - 15:37)
3 - Markus De Domenico, Trustee for Ward 2 TCDSB. (15:42 - 25:16)
4 - Minister Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. (25:22 - 34:21)
5 - IN/OUT: Cruise Ships (34:37 - 39:33)
5/31/2023 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - How Josh Matlow can go after Olivia Chow and chase down votes. (0:15 - 6:04)
2 - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Anthony Bass faces backlash for promoting LGBTQ hate. (6:10 - 14:49)
3 - Bob Carter, Mayor of Minden. (14:56 - 24:44)
4 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (24:50 - 32:53)
5/30/2023 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks tent encampments. (0:15 - 8:37)
2 - Greg & Jason talk about Brad Bradford's social media videos over the weekend. (8:43 - 16:15)
3 - Mark Saunders, mayoral candidate and former Toronto Police Chief. (16:21 - 28:10)
4 - Brad Bradford, mayoral candidate. (28:16 - 36:57)
5 - Ontario Soccer’s chief executive, Johnny Misley. (37:03 - 47:23)
5/29/2023 • 47 minutes, 53 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks latest mayoral debate. (0:15 - 8:46)
2 - Professor Marcin Peski, University of Toronto . (8:52 - 17:59)
3 - Ana Bailao, former city councillor/mayoral candidate . (18:05 - 37:29)
4 - Josh Matlow - city councillor/mayoral candidate . (37:35 - 48:32)
5 - Andrew Kirsch, former CSIS spy/current author (48:40 - 57:28)
5/26/2023 • 57 minutes, 59 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Olivia Chow, Doug Ford & Bonnie Crombie. (0:15 - 7:46)
2 - Brad Bradford Toronto mayoral candidate/city councillor. (7:52 - 26:50)
3 - Alex Bozikovic, Globe & Mail Architecture/Real Estate . (26:56 - 35:37)
4 - Erin Ariss, Ontario Nurses Association President. (35:43 - 44:02)
5 - Rob Tannenbaum - New York City rock writer on Tina Turner’s career, life, legacy (44:08 - 53:45)
5/25/2023 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to David Johnston’s interference report. (0:15 - 9:27)
2 - Jagmeet Singh, Federal NDDP Leader. (9:33 - 18:53)
3 - Steve Paikin, TVO. (18:59 - 27:40)
4 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (27:45 - 37:56)
5/24/2023 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Today is the day we're supposed to get David Johnson’s report re: a special inquiry. (0:15 - 6:43)
2 - Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie. (6:49 - 16:22)
3 - JOE CRESSY, former Toronto councillor, Current Senior VP at George Brown College. (16:28 - 34:22)
4 - Joey Scoleri, Executive VP Industry Relations - Live Nation Canada. (34:28 - 51:39)
5/23/2023 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk hate crimes numbers and how they went DOWN in 2022 in Toronto . (0:15 - 8:04)
2 - Global reporter Paul Johnson on BC safe supply opioids. (8:10 - 23:32)
3 - Annette Groves, Mayor of Caledon. (23:38 - 32:32)
4 - IN/OUT: Are you in or out on charcoal BBQs? (32:38 - 36:56)
5/19/2023 • 37 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Pierre Poilievre is right not to meet up w/ David Johnston. (0:15 - 7:52)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about Harry & Meghan's near "catastrophic" car chase. (7:58 - 14:58)
3 - Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate. (15:04 - 24:02)
4 - Alejandra Bravo, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 9 Davenport. (24:08 - 32:00)
5/18/2023 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about bail reform that actually happened . (0:15 - 9:05)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about Becky Hammon who got suspended 2 games over alleged comments about player's pregnancy. (9:11 - 17:14)
3 - Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga. (17:20- 26:43)
4 - Susan Deak, resident on Eglinton West. (26:49 - 37:12)
5/17/2023 • 37 minutes, 42 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk about the mayoral debate & Ontario teachers experience more violence from students. (0:15 - 16:51)
2 - Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. (16:57 - 24:46)
3 - Karl Subban, Coach and PK Subban’s dad. (24:52- 33:43)
4 - BC tries something unique to save its residents’ lives (33:49 - 40:10)
5/16/2023 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg addresses the demise of the Toronto Maple Leafs' season. (0:15 - 6:32)
2 - Mark Saunders, mayoral candidate and former chief of police. (6:38 - 24:59)
3 - Doug Ford endorses Mark Saunders, without saying his name. (25:05- 31:56)
4 - Adam Seaborn, sports media analyst. (32:02 - 43:19)
5 - IN/OUT: Snakes. (43:24- 51:36)
5/16/2023 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Passports - crazy reaction! & Sheba does the "tourist" thing this weekend. (0:15 - 7:45)
2 - Ana Bailao, mayoral candidate. (7:51 - 18:20)
3 - Alex Bozikovic, Globe and Mail architecture critic. (18:26 - 24:34)
4 - Dani Stover, host of Today in Toronto. (24:40 - 34:26)
5 - IN/OUT: Gardening. (34:26- 39:02)
5/12/2023 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Toronto Council approved multiplex apartments & the "new look" Canadian passport. (0:15 - 9:48)
2 - Brad Bradford, Toronto mayoral candidate. (9:54 - 28:58)
3 - Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate. (29:04 - 47:03)
4 - Ward 2 TCDSB Trustee Markus de Dominico. (47:08 - 57:34)
5 - IN/OUT: Shoplifted as an adult? Ever done it? (57:40 - 1:12:36)
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Toronto school takes down Mother's Day message following criticism. (0:15 - 8:32)
2 - Caller reaction to the school taking down Mother's Day message following criticism . (8:38 - 16:19)
3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (16:26 - 38:06)
4 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (38:12 - 59:29)
5/10/2023 • 1 hour
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Federal Government expels Chinese Diplomat. (0:15 - 5:01)
2 - Wonderland fight club. (5:07 - 10:27)
3 - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP and mayoral candidate. (10:33 - 30:29)
4 - Naama Blonder, Architect and Urban Planner with Smart Density. (30:35- 39:33)
5 - Paul Bennett, Education Commentator. (39:39- 48:15)
5/9/2023 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Michael Chong and the Federal Government's reluctance to remove Diplomats. (0:15 - 7:50)
2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (7:56 - 19:09)
3 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader for the CPC. (19:15 - 28:10)
4 - IN/OUT: Drone fireworks. (28:16- 33:13)
5/8/2023 • 33 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Justin Trudeau and the threatening of an elected MP. (0:15 - 7:08)
2 - Josh Matlow, Toronto Councillor & Mayoral Candidate (7:13 - 26:51)
3 - Howard Eisenberg, President Hamilton Jewish Federation (26:56 - 35:46)
5/5/2023 • 36 minutes, 16 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Miroki Tong
Greg spoke with Miroki Tong, co-host of Tasting Together on 640 Toronto about Asian Heritage Month.
5/5/2023 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Bonnie Crombie thinking about a run at the Provincial Liberal leadership . (0:15 - 4:17)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk restaurants and a strange TTC incident (4:23 - 10:17)
3 - The Ontario NDP have a big problem. (10:23 - 16:50)
4 - Dr. Sohail Gandhi, former Ontario Medical Association president. (16:56 - 26:42)
5 - Greg quizzes Sheba on her Taylor Swift knowledge. (26:48 - 32:46)
5/4/2023 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Linda Schuyler
Greg welcomed the creator of the Degrassi TV series and has a new Memoir “The Mother of Degrassi”, Linda Schuyler to the show.
5/4/2023 • 19 minutes
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - MP Michael Chong and his family were targeted by Chinese government after he sponsored a motion condemning Beijing’s conduct. (0:15 - 5:16)
2 - Did John Tavares miss his 3rd child’s birth? (5:22 - 9:05)
3 - Greg & Sheba talk about a DEAR ABBY letter: Son wants to meet someone but doesn't know where to look. (9:11 - 13:51)
4 - Anthony Peruzza, mayoral candidate. (13:57 - 23:33)
5 - Ron Butler, Butler Mortgage. (23:38 - 32:18)
6 - Dani Stover, Host of Today in Toronto. (32:24- 41:20)
5/3/2023 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Gordon Lightfoot's passing. (0:15 - 6:39)
2 - Jim Cuddy, Blue Rodeo. (6:45 - 16:52)
3 - Armine Yalnizyan, economist. (16:58 - 27:46)
4 - Chris Glover, MPP NDP Spadina-Fort York. (27:52 - 37:09)
5 - IN/OUT: Hosting people! (37:15 - 41:58)
5/2/2023 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The story of the weekend was…the Toronto Maple Leafs. (0:15 - 9:46)
2 - The City missed badly on their estimates of the number of vacant units (9:52 - 13:17)
3 - Davelle Morrison, Bosley Real Estate Broker. (13:23 - 22:51)
4 - Adam Seaborn - Head of Partnerships (North America) at Playmaker Capital. (22:57 - 31:25)
5 - Wendel Clark, former/ and beloved Toronto Maple Leaf. (31:31 - 38:57)
5/1/2023 • 39 minutes, 27 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Brad Bradford, mayoral candidate. (0:15 - 18:12)
2 - Ana Bailao. (18:12 - 36:29)
3 - Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate. (36:29 - 44:23)
4 - Greg and Sheba talk about lost car keys. (44:23 - 48:00)
4/28/2023 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - York Region PFLAG President Tristin Coolman. (0:15 - 10:00)
2 - Reaction to a TDSB EA cutting a child's hair. (10:00 - 15:34)
3 - Ed Keenan, Toronto Star columnist (15:34 - 27:28)
4 - Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport. (27:28 - 39:19)
5- IN/OUT: Touchscreens in cars. (39:19 - 44:24)
4/27/2023 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg asks you, should Catholic schools in the GTA raise a Pride flag in June? (0:15 - 9:02)
2 - Chloe Brown, mayoral candidate. (9:08 - 20:13)
3 - IN/OUT: Should a police officer have at least a 2 year college diploma? (20:19 - 22:49)
4 - Zack Russell, filmmaker. Hot Docs film Someone Lives Here. (22:54- 36:15)
4/26/2023 • 36 minutes, 45 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the lengthy wait for breast cancer surgery in Ottawa. (0:15 - 5:54)
2 - John Fraser, MP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario liberal party. (6:00 - 15:25)
3 - Greg & Sheba talk Ontario Place. (15:31 - 20:38)
4 - Alex Bozikovic, Globe and Mail architecture critic. (20:44- 27:02)
4/25/2023 • 27 minutes, 32 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg looks at the 5 year anniversary of the Yonge Street van attack. (0:15 - 5:13)
2 - This weekend featured Earth Day - Greg asked you if are you more worried or less worried about the climate and climate change than 5 years ago. (5:19 - 18:43)
3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:49 - 29:49)
4 - Marcus Gee, Globe and Mail columnist. (29:55- 40:37)
5 - Lily Cheng, Toronto city councillor for Willowdale Ward 18. (40:42 - 48:36)
4/24/2023 • 49 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Major gold heist at Pearson airport, a story right out of a movie. (0:15 - 7:34)
2 - As Ramadan comes to an end, it’s been a difficult month for Muslims. (7:39 - 13:35)
3 - Josh Matlow, mayoral candidate. (13:41 - 25:43)
4 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (25:49 - 45:02)
4/21/2023 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - How much trouble are we in with this PSAC strike? (0:15 - 6:36)
2 - Olivia Chow, mayoral candidate (6:42 - 24:04)
3 - Greg & Sheba discuss this story about a 14-year-old child arrested after allegedly uttering threats to a Toronto school. (24:10 - 32:51)
4 - Brad Bradford, mayoral candidate. (32:57 - 42:04)
5 - IN/OUT: New car smell. (42:10 - 47:40)
4/20/2023 • 48 minutes, 10 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Provincial Government announces the Ontario Science Centre will move to the Ontario Place site. (0:15 - 5:40)
2 - Is there still mask wearing mandates in medical facilities? (5:46 - 9:54)
3 - Ron Butler, Butler Mortgage. (9:59 - 18:43)
4 - Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. (18:49 - 27:49)
5 - Michael Coteau, MP for Don Valley East. (27:55 - 39:07)
4/19/2023 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - A fix on education in Ontario - Get back to the basics.. (0:15 - 5:45)
2 - What do you want from public education - the basics, equity & inclusion, or in 2023 - do we teach w/ a combination of both? (5:51 - 21:04)
3 - Karen Vaites, NYC mom and education entrepreneur. (21:10 - 29:20)
4 - Mikal Skuterud, Professor of Economics at the University of Waterloo. (29:26 - 38:31)
5 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (38:37 - 48:41)
4/18/2023 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The Federal Government's announcement of re-installing funding to Hockey Canada at the Final of the Women's World Hockey Championship. (0:15 - 6:21)
2 - Mark Saunders, mayoral candidate and former chief of police. (6:26 - 27:17)
3 - Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal. (27:23 - 35:36)
4 - IN/OUT: National anthem at sporting events. (35:42 - 40:55)
5 - Karen Wirsig, senior program manager at Environmental Defence. (41:01 - 51:11)
4/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Potential for federal strike - what’s it mean to you? (0:15 - 5:55)
2 - Greg & Sheba react to an interview with Robin Parker, litigator and mediator with Paradigm Law. (6:01- 15:09)
3 - Ana Bailao, mayoral candidate. (15:16 - 36:02)
4 - Adam Seaborn, Head of partnerships at Playmaker Capital. (36:08 - 48:28)
5 - Amira Elghawaby, Canadian representative for combatting Islamophobia. (48:45 - 57:57)
4/14/2023 • 58 minutes, 27 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Public funding of Cultural & Entertainment venues. (0:15 - 4:59)
2 - Former Toronto Mayor David Miller on Toronto’s deal with MLSE to host 2026 World Cup. (5:04- 14:07)
3 - Eric Kam, professor of economics at TMU. (14:13 - 27:18)
4 - Greg & Sheba discuss a photo of John Tory at the Blue Jays home opener (27:24 - 35:14)
5 - Robin Parker, litigator and mediator with Paradigm Law. (35:19 - 43:58)
4/13/2023 • 44 minutes, 28 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Where “Defund The Police” vote story came from in 2020 vs. where we are now. (0:15 - 6:00)
2 - Toronto’s deal with MLSE to host 2026 World Cup. (6:06 - 21:09)
3 - IN/OUT: Doing your own municipal repair. (21:15 - 25:30)
4 - Pink Day 7 a protest at York Mills Collegiate (25:36 - 33:56)
4/12/2023 • 34 minutes, 41 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Rogers to acquire TTC wireless network, and will bring 5G service to subway system (0:15 - 6:31)
2 - Family abandons dog in park with note. (6:37 - 13:08)
3 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (13:13 - 23:52)
4 - IN/OUT: Women using men’s bathrooms. (23:58 - 32:29)
5 - Anthony Furey, mayoral candidate. (32:35 - 38:58)
4/11/2023 • 39 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Mandatory masking is going away in BC hospitals and medical centres - do we do the same here? (0:15 - 17:46)
2 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (17:52 - 38:19)
3 - Ana Bailao, mayoral candidate. (38:25 - 54:02)
4 - Greg & Sheba talk about the University of Waterloo’s engineering admission tool that reveals a different view on high school grades. (54:09 - 1:02:21)
4/10/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks unions and left-leaning parties are suffering from, relationship pains. (0:15 - 5:10)
2 - Greg, Sheba & Gord discuss a "AITA" Subreddit Post Involving a Bottle of Ranch Dressing and a Dinner Date. (5:16 - 13:30)
3 - Greg shares a TDSB teacher’s story and the cuts they are making. (13:36- 23:26)
4 - David Shellnut, The Biking Lawyer. (23:31 - 33:37)
4/6/2023 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks police and the rise of violent crimes committed by people out on bail. (0:15 - 4:54)
2 - Greg talks about the Bill NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam introduced at Queen's Park. (5:00 - 12:45)
3 - IN/OUT: Going to space. (12:50- 16:42)
4 - Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CEO of CanAge. (16:48 - 24:47)
5 - Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. (24:53- 35:12)
4/5/2023 • 35 minutes, 42 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - The bail reform/probation issues feels VERY one-sided, and will have a strong influence on our mayoral by-election. It’s #1. Safety. Crime. (0:15 - 5:33)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk Equal Pay Day. (5:39 - 14:31)
3 - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Former Liberal MP, Author of ‘Can you hear me now?’ Running for mayor. (14:36 - 20:14)
4 - Brad Bradford, Toronto Mayoral candidate. (20:20 - 27:45)
5 - Rob Davis, Toronto Mayoral candidate. (27:51- 38:19)
4/4/2023 • 39 minutes, 4 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - A sports title comes home to Sheba’s household. (0:15 - 4:51)
2 - Rocco Achampong, mayoral candidate. (4:57 - 13:52)
3 - Gord Perks, city councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. (13:58 - 25:18)
4 - Alex Pierson, on location at City Hall. (25:24 - 34:42)
5 - IN or OUT: Feeding wild animals (34:48 - 44:09)
4/3/2023 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Why does the next Toronto mayor matters to people from the suburbs and don’t have a vote . (0:15 - 13:08)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about the Liberal cabinet minister's relative appointed interim ethics commissioner. (13:14 - 17:08)
3 - Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada. (17:14 - 30:33)
4 - Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East and TTC Chair. (30:39 - 38:09)
5 - Greg & Sheba talk April Fool's Day pranks (38:15 - 42:46)
3/31/2023 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk city safety. (0:15 - 7:15)
2 - Greg & Sheba talk about the justice system and police discipline. (7:22 - 15:25)
3 - Mitzie Hunter, MPP in Scarborough—Guildwood. Running for mayor. (15:31 - 35:51)
4 - Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches-East York. Running for mayor. (35:57 - 56:16)
3/30/2023 • 57 minutes
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk mental health. (0:15 - 8:12)
2 - Daniel Schutt, Hamilton man with firsthand experience being homeless. (8:18 - 20:26)
3 - Ana Bailao, running for mayor. (20:32 - 30:32)
4 - Scott Aitchison, Minister for Housing Diversity and Inclusion and MP for Parry Sound - Muskoka. (30:38 - 38:51)
3/29/2023 • 39 minutes, 36 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks the Ontario Budget. (0:15 - 3:38)
2 - Vic Fedeli, Minister of economic development, job creation, and trade. (3:44 - 13:26)
3 - Karen Littlewood, OSSTF President. (13:32 - 23:51)
4 - IN/OUT: couples who workout together at every machine and kiss between sets. (23:57 - 33:31)
5 - Greg & Sheba discuss the Chicago Blackhawks scrap their ideas for players wearing special jerseys for security concerns. (33:37 - 41;36)
3/24/2023 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Liberal MP Han Dong leaves the Liberal party and will sit as an Independent MP & President Biden visits Canada (0:15 - 10:07)
2 - Mackenzie Gray, National reporter with Global News. (10:13 - 21:53)
3 - Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner of Conaptus Public Relations. (21:59- 35:02)
4 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer. (35:08 - 43:45)
3/23/2023 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Liberals buckle and NDP called their bluff. Singh gives ultimatum to Trudeau "Stop the obstruction" (0:15 - 5:19)
2 - Greg & Sheba discuss this story that Via Rail apologizes after Muslim man told not to pray at Ottawa train station (5:25 - 14:38)
3 - Greg & Sheba also discussed this report that says Toronto has some of the worst Uber passengers in Canada. (14:44- 21:45)
4 - Doug Ford's haircut story. (21:51 - 29:19)
5 - Mitzie Hunter, Liberal MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood. (29:25 - 40:48)
3/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba discuss a story of a 73 year old woman who is suing Tim Hortons for 500k sayings she was scalded by hot tea. (0:15 - 7:18)
2 - Anthony Furey, VP of Editorial and Content for True North Centre. (7:24 - 26:19)
3 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Toronto-St Paul’s. (26:25- 39:33)
4 - Lex Harvey, Toronto Star transit reporter. (39:39 - 47:18)
3/21/2023 • 48 minutes, 3 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Endorsements of new councillors - it was immaterial last time out w/ Tory - but now it isn't. (0:15 - 5:16)
2 - Fare integration for GTHA and peanut allergies (5:22 - 14:38)
3 - James Reimer - former Leaf/current Shark kicks off the whole debate again about Pride Night warmup sweaters in the NHL. (14:44- 26:42)
4 - Chloe Brown, Toronto mayoral candidate. (26:48 - 37:17)
5 - Neil Orlowsky. Director of Education, the Abraham Global Peace Initiative (37:23 - 48:07)
3/20/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Ana Bailao, mayoral candidate, former city councillor (0:15 - 11:30)
2 - Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Party (11:36 - 22:43)
3 - Bill Kelly, 900 CHML in Hamilton. (22:49- 33:28)
4 - Did developers get tipped off about Greenbelt parcels of land? That’s it. That’s the issue. That’s all you need. Stop with the WHERE. (33:34 - 41:06)
3/17/2023 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Ana Bailao announces she will run for Toronto mayor
Former city councillor Ana Bailao has confirmed to Toronto Today host Greg Brady on 640 Toronto that she will be running for mayor of Toronto this June.
3/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Trudeau names former governor general David Johnston as special rapporteur on foreign interference. (0:15 - 18:29)
2 - What’s the WORST thing you did in college, and if there was video of it, would you pay a huge price in today’s culture? Carson Briere is the latest example (18:35 - 27:10)
3 - Greg is joined by Alex Pierson in studio to talk about Trudeau's appointment of a rapporteur. (27:16- 36:14)
4 - Karen Littlewood - President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation. (36:20 - 46:39)
3/16/2023 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Rent costs in Toronto: $2500 on AVERAGE for a 2 bedroom apartment. (0:15 - 11:48)
2 - Mike Layton - York University Chief Sustainability Officer (11:54 - 22:51)
3 - Oliver Anwar - Founder of Elite Performance from Manchester, England . (22:57- 31:17)
4 - IN or OUT on cutting TV cable. (31:23 - 40:36)
3/15/2023 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
TORONTO TODAY INTERVIEW: Monte McNaughton
Greg spoke with Monte McNaughton - Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development about upcoming changes to the labour law will address inequities arising from the massive shift to home-based work since the pandemic.
3/15/2023 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Old wounds are bound to always be opened up again by parole hearings for mass murderers. (0:15 - 8:19)
2 - Joe Preston, Mayor of St. Thomas ON (8:25 - 16:59)
3 - Deirdre Pike - Ontario Liberal Candidate (Hamilton) . (17:05- 26:00)
4 - IN or OUT on helping a trapped wolf stuck on a fence. (26:06 - 36:04)
3/14/2023 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - What will the week hold for the Prime Minister as the interest over China's election interference won't go away. (0:15 - 8:11)
2 - Greg gives an update on the Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown and his "altercation at an Arizona hotel" (8:17 - 13:54)
3 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (14:00- 25:06)
4 - Rachel Sklar, NY-based commentator/author - Toronto native, on Sarah Polley’s Oscar win & impact in the industry (25:12 - 34:09)
5 - Morgan Hoffman, ET Canada Reporter (34:15 - 41:47)
6 - IN or OUT: Daylight Saving Time (41:53 - 51:38)
3/13/2023 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about the filibustering going on In Ottawa over the allegations of China's election interference (0:15 - 9:21)
2 - Greg looks at Canada Soccer vs. their players (9:27 - 15:23)
3 - Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP - Member of Parliament for Mount Royal. (15:29 - 26:29)
4 - Jake Hendy, CEO Alberta Indigenous Games & Travis Gladue, father of an unvaccinated athlete who can’t compete at Indigenous Games (26:35 - 35:37)
3/10/2023 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about the top executives at Canada’s big three grocers faced questions from members of Parliament (0:15 - 6:29)
2 - Jon Burnside, Councillor for Don Valley East and Chair of the TTC. (6:35 - 16:05)
3 - Erica Ehm, founder of yummy mummy club. (16:11 - 25:29)
4 - IN OR OUT: The Academy Awards - watching? Plus, Greg, Sheba & Gord's top 5 Oscar best pictures (25:34- 35:40)
3/9/2023 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg updates the story about the TDSB accusations of a 6 year old boy confined to a small room. (0:15 - 5:44)
2 - Charline Grant, Co-founder of Parents of Black Children. (5:50 - 15:30)
3 - Greg & Sheba discuss a new poll that states 66% of Ontario women between the ages of 18 and 35 are living with a mental health condition. (15:36 - 24:48)
4 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader for the CPC. (24:54- 33:14)
3/8/2023 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about the TDSB accusations of a 6 year old boy confined to a small room. (0:15 - 6:47)
2 - Stuart Green, TTC Spokesperson. (6:53 - 17:03)
3 - Greg talks Justin Trudeau and that he will appoint a "special rapporteur" to look at cases of election interference. (17:09 - 23:29)
4 - IN or OUT: Talking on the phone at the gym for LONG conversations. (23:35- 28:47)
3/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk about the weekend snowstorm. (0:15 - 10:26)
2 - Josh Matlow, City Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul’s. (10:32 - 20:05)
3 - Bernie Robinson, RN and Interim President of ONA. (20:11 - 32:37)
4 - Greg & Sheba talk Chris Rock Netflix special and Will Smith. (32:43- 39:09)
3/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 54 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks the week that was for the federal Liberals & Sheba joins Greg to talk Nordstrom closing it's Canadian stores. (0:15 - 9:25)
2 - Greg looks at the UK and Government officials getting called out for Covid policy (9:31 - 18:08)
3 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer. (18:14 - 28:06)
4 - Paul Davis, Online Safety and Social Media Educator (28:12- 36:41)
3/3/2023 • 37 minutes, 11 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks why do Canadians pay so much for cell service. (0:15 - 6:01)
2 - Greg and Sheba talk about the HDSB meeting about teacher Kayla Lemiuex (6:07 - 14:06)
3 - Ed Keenan, Toronto Star City Columnist. (14:11 - 24:25)
4 - IN or OUT: Car wipers up or down before a storm (24:31- 32:59)
3/2/2023 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about having a mayoral run-off like Chicago will do. (0:15 - 5:16)
2 - Mitzie Hunter, MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood. (5:21 - 16:27)
3 - Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York. (16:33 - 25:52)
4 - IN or OUT: E-Books (25:58- 35:45)
3/1/2023 • 36 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about the Prime Minister's response to questions about Chinese election interference (0:15 - 7:47)
2 - Jennifer McKelvie, deputy Mayor. (8:08 - 18:43)
3 - Jessica Bell, NDP Housing Critic and MPP for University-Rosedale (18:49 - 29:47)
4 - IN or OUT: Curling (29:53- 37:32)
2/28/2023 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about Chinese election interference (0:00 - 5:28)
2 - IN or OUT: Going to the movies on a first date (5:34 - 13:32)
3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (13:38 - 25:01)
4 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill, Conservative shadow minister for transport (25:07- 34:30)
2/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk about another John Tory cover up (0:00 - 6;17)
2 - IN or OUT: Bears (6:23 - 10:15)
3 - Marcus Kolga, Founder of DisinfoWatch.org (10:20 - 27:28)
4 - Kyro Maseh, owner of Lawlor Pharmacy (27:34 - 42:22)
2/24/2023 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg asks why are schools open when the school buses are cancelled? (0:00 - 8:30)
2 - IN or OUT: Snow blowers (8:36 - 13:16)
3 - Greg hasn't seen the Titanic movie (13:22 - 24:55)
2/23/2023 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks Mike Schriener's decision to stay with the Green Party. Greg & Sheba talk about a Polish woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann. (0:00 - 8:09)
2 - Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph, talking about the housing crisis in Guelph. (8:15 - 19:20)
3 - CALL QUESTION: Is fighting ever ok in elementary school? (19:26 - 35:58)
2/22/2023 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks about many City Councillors who want a Mayor bi-election before end of June. (0:00 - 4:08)
2 - Jack Morphet, NY Post. Had an interview with Oakville teacher, Kayla Lemieux. (4:14 - 14:14)
3 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for ward 12 Toronto-St Paul’s (14:20 - 23:41)
4 - IN OR OUT: Men standing up to pee. Greg, Sheba & discuss the story about 70 percent of Japanese men prefer to sit down (23:47 - 34:28)
2/21/2023 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg talks a week out from “the news” on John Tory - there’s clearly a lot of passion for where Toronto can go and what it can be. (0:00 - 4:17)
2 - Joe Cressy, Senior Vice-President of George Brown College. Former city councillor and chair of the Toronto Board of health (4:23 - 23:16)
3 - Kapil Lakhotia, President and CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation (23:21 - 32:26)
4 - Greg & Sheba discuss the story about 80 percent of people in a recent Globe & Mail survey say they’re eating out in restaurants less. (32:32 - 40:07)
2/17/2023 • 40 minutes, 52 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Thu Feb 16, 2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York recapping the City Budget & John Tory's resignation (0:00 - 10:14)
2 - Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal looking at Canada Soccer and it's strained relationship with the Women's National team (10:20 - 21:29)
3 - Dr. Rose Zacharias, OMA president talking about health care funding (21:35 - 29:52)
2/16/2023 • 30 minutes, 38 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Wed Feb 15, 2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba talk about John Tory staying on, for now, and the Superbowl (0:00 - 8:29)
2 - Alyshah Hasham, One of 3 Toronto Star reporters who broke the mayor's story (8:35 - 20:37)
3 - Greg, Sheba & Gord debate the middle seat on an airplane on In Or Out (20:43 - 29:35)
4 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (29:41 - 40:35)
2/15/2023 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds
SPECIAL EDITION - John Tory resigns as Mayor of Toronto - Sat Feb 11, 2023
Greg and Sheba react to the resignation of John Troy as Mayor of Toronto after his admission of a relationship he had with a member of his staff.
2/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Thu Feb 9, 2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg & Sheba react to the horrific story of the Laval, Quebec bus tragedy (0:00 - 8:02)
2 - Amber Morley, councillor for Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore (8:08 - 18:10)
3 - Greg, Sheba & Gord debate Chicken Wings on In Or Out (18:16 - 24:38)
4 - Armine Yalnizyan, Economist (24:44 - 33:45)
2/9/2023 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Wed Feb 8, 2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg reacts to the Prime Minister's meeting with the Premieres on healthcare (0:00 - 5;46)
2 - Hubert Davis, filmmaker for Black Ice. (5:52 - 18:08)
3 - Gord Perks, city councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale about homelessness discussion in City Council (18:14 - 26:10)
4 - Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Critical Care and Palliative Doctor, to talk about healthcare (26:15 - 45:30)
2/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 15 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Tue Feb 7, 2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Greg sets up the big healthcare meeting today and what should come be the solutions (0:00 - 6:50)
2 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for ward 12 Toronto-St Paul’s, about City budget, Osgoode Hall Trees & bike lanes (6:55 - 19:02)
3 - Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP, about healthcare (19:07 - 28:05)
2/7/2023 • 28 minutes, 50 seconds
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today - Mon Feb 6,2023
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode:
1 - Healthcare meeting with the Premieres and the Prime Minster and what should be done to fix the current state of our healthcare system (0:00 - 9:12)
2 - Marcus Gee, writer for the Globe and Mail, about his recent article in the Globe: One night in Oshawa: Overdoses and dramatic rescues offer a glimpse at the opioid crisis (9:14 - 19:12)
3 - Stephanie Carvin, security analyst and associate professor at Carleton University in Ottawa to talk about the Chinese balloon that crossed into Canadian & American airspace (19:17 - 31:09)
2/6/2023 • 31 minutes, 54 seconds
Dairy farmer on social media goes viral for dumping milk - Fri Feb 3, 2023 -
Greg talks about a viral video showing a dairy farmer dumping milk and gets other dairy farmers reactions to it.
2/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
INTERVIEW: Saroya Tinker - Fri Feb 3, 2023
Greg spoke with Saroya Tinker, Pro hockey player and the executive director of the Black Girl Hockey Club.
2/3/2023 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Introducing... Free Lunch by The Peak
Canada's housing market has become our national obsession, and with good reason. Years of skyrocketing prices are now meeting surging mortgage rates, and the result is some of the least affordable housing in the world. What's driving that affordability crisis, and what comes next?
On this episode of Free Lunch by The Peak, we speak with Mike Moffatt, a Senior Director at the Smart Prosperity Institute and Assistant Professor at Ivey Business School. Mike argues that a lack of supply is the key driver of expensive housing in Canada—we get into the details of why that is and some of the ways our dysfunctional housing market warps our economy.
Click the link to hear more - https://link.chtbl.com/freelunch
2/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
INTERVIEW: Laura Mae Lindo, MPP for Kitchener-Centre - Thu Feb 2, 2023
Greg spoke with Laura Mae Lindo, MPP for Kitchener-Centre about afrocentric education in Ontario schools.
2/2/2023 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
INTERVIEW: Jim MacSween, Chief of York Regional Police - Thu Feb 2, 2023
Greg spoke with Jim MacSween, Chief of York Regional Police about Vaughan Mills break-in & what does a police officer feel today on the job.
2/2/2023 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Toronto police chief calls for bail reform - Wed Feb 1. 2023
Greg took your calls about bail reform and our justice system.
2/1/2023 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
INTERVIEW: Mike Schreiner - Wed Feb 1, 2023
Greg spoke with Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party leader about the Liberal request for him to switch from the Green Party.
2/1/2023 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
INTERVIEW: Brad Bradford - Tue Jan 31, 2023
Greg spoke with Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York about bike lanes and housing.
1/31/2023 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
INTERVIEW: Sabrina Nanji - Tue Jan 31, 2023
Greg spoke to Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer, about over the fallout from the Liberals letter to get Green Party Leader, Mike Schreiner.
1/31/2023 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
INTERVIEW: Mohamed Fakih - Mon Jan 30, 2023
Greg welcomed Mohamed Fakih, Executive Chair of Paramount Fine Foods. Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Activist to reflect on the life of Hazel McCallion.
1/30/2023 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
INTERVIEW: Nate Erskine-Smith - Mon Jan 30, 2023
Greg spoke with Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, about veteran Ontario Liberals asking Green MPP Mike Schreiner to be their leader.
1/30/2023 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Caller says her nephew cannot get the mental health supports he needs - Fri Jan 27, 2023
Greg took a phone call from Samantha who says her nephew is addicted and is in need of mental health supports and there isn't so available
1/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
What it looks like to call the TTC 'home'
Caller Samantha talked to Greg Brady. Her nephew moved from Barrie to Toronto. Now, he calls the TTC 'home.' She's tried so many times to find him help, Samantha says it just doesn't exisit.
1/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
INTERVIEW: Jon Burnside, Councillor for Don Valley East and Chair of the TTC - Fri Jan 27, 2023
Greg spoke with Jon Burnside, Councillor for Don Valley East and Chair of the TTC about the increased police presence on the TTC due to week long incidents that have occurred on the transit system.
1/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
INTERVIEW: Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi - Fri Jan 27, 2023
Greg spoke to Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi to find out if there has been an uptick in ridership due to the violence on the TTC.
1/27/2023 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Should school busses be cancelled every time it snows - Thu Jan 26. 2023
Greg and Sheba debate "should school busses be cancelled when there's bad weather?
1/26/2023 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
INTERVIEW: Toshania Williams - Thu Jan 26, 2023
Greg spoke with Acting Manager, Program Development & Evaluation at Toronto Housing, Toshania Williams about the Midnight Basketball Program.
1/26/2023 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
INTERVIEW: Rick Leary, TTC CEO - Wed Jan 25, 2023
Greg spoke with Rick Leary, TTC CEO about the increased violence on the TTC.
1/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
TTC Violence - Wed Jan 25, 2023
Greg and Sheba discuss the latest series of violent attacks on the TTC.
1/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Violent Crime. Is the answer harsher punishment or better rehabilitation - Tue Jan 24, 2023
Greg took your calls on lighter sentences handed out to violent crimes in favour of rehabilitation.
1/24/2023 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
INTERVIEW: Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora - Tue Jan 24, 2023
Greg spoke to Tom Mrakas, Mayor of Aurora about the continuing housing issue.
1/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
'I want to break some of those standards, because I don't believe in those standards'
Catherine Setacci-Drapeau is the owner of Warrior Fitness Training. She joined Greg Brady to talk about her decision to open a woman-led gym.
1/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Local Dad Raises Privacy Concerns with Durham School Board
Greg spoke to DDSB dad Omkhar Arasaratnam about his concerns over privacy within his children's school board.
1/23/2023 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
'This is an agonizing and perplexing problem: John Tory on uptick of unprovoked attacks in Toronto
Mayor John Tory joined Greg Brady to talk about the uptick in random attacks in the city. The mayor calls the problem agonizing and perplexing. He argues there isn't a simple solution.
1/23/2023 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Ivan Provorov not participating in Pride Night warmups fallout - Fri Jan 20, 2023
Greg looked at the situation the NHL is in regarding Ivan Provorov not participating in Pride Night warmups.
1/20/2023 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Our night out watching Lisa LaFlamme and Robyn Doolittle in conversation - Fri Jan 20, 2023
Greg & Sheba went to a event in which Lisa LaFlamme talked about her career and the situation around her being fired from her long standing position as national news anchor.
1/20/2023 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Can you accept a level of choice and privatization in our health care system? - Fri Jan 20, 2023
Greg spoke to you about your thoughts & feelings of the Ford Governments plan to ease the backlog in our healthcare system,.
1/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
INTERVIEW: Dr. Matt Strauss - Thu Jan 19, 2023
Greg spoke with Dr. Matt Strauss, Critical Care Doctor and Acting Medical Officer of Health for Haldimand and Norfolk Counties about healthcare and reflection on the handling of Covid
1/19/2023 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
This could/would be bad news for the Ontario PCs - Thu Jan 19, 2023
Greg looks at the investigation into the Ford PCs handling of the Greenbelt development.
1/19/2023 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Jacinda Ardern steps down - Thu Jan 19. 2023
Greg looks at Jacinda Ardern stepping down and women in ploitics in general.
1/19/2023 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
INTERVIEW: Dr. Sapna Makhija - Wed Jan 18, 2023
Greg welcomed Dr. Sapna Makhija, GI Health Centre, GI Clinic, to talk Public vs. private health care.
1/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Hockey player refuses to wear LGBTQ+ Pride jersey - Wed Jan 18, 2023
Greg & Sheba discuss the Philadelphia Flyers player, Ivan Provorov who boycotted Pride night, cites religion.
1/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Surgeries - Wed Jan 18, 2023
Greg looks at the wait times for surgeries in this country and why some people need/want it done in other countries.
1/18/2023 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
New Drinking Guidelines - Tue Jan 17, 2023
Greg looks at new drinking guidelines and why haven't we learned that "one-size fits all" health advice isn't ideal anymore.
1/17/2023 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
NDP & Liberals React to Ford's Health Care Plan - Tue Jan 17, 2023
Greg spoke with Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP party & Dr. Adil Shamji, Ontario Liberal MPP for Don Valley East and ER doctor to talk about Doug Ford's Health Care plan.
1/17/2023 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Health Care Announcement Reaction - Tue Jan 17, 2023
Greg talked about the Ford Government's Health Care announcement.
1/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Black UofT student sues Toronto police over alleged assault, detention
A young Black man is suing Toronto police, alleging three officers tackled him, pressed a knee to his neck and repeatedly shot him with a stun gun, even as he pleaded he had done nothing wrong. A statement of claim filed in the Superior Court of Justice alleges 27-year-old Hasani O’Gilvie was assaulted by three Toronto police officers near a North York grocery store on his way to class at the University of Toronto in August 2021. “This is a case of someone being assaulted for walking while Black,” his lawyer David Shellnutt said. “He looked like somebody who police allege they were looking for.” Shellnutt joined Greg Brady.
1/16/2023 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Top Canadian gymnastics coaches who pushed young girls to their limit, was the way to success. Their former athletes say the tough training was a cover for abuse.
Greg spoke with Lauren McKeon, contributing editor for MacLeans. about the article, The Harder They Fall and what former athletes said about the abuse that took place.
1/13/2023 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Green Party of Ontario.Leader asking for an audit and an environmental impact assessment of the Ford government’s decision to open up Greenbelt lands for development.
Greg welcomed Mike Schreiner, Green Party of Ontario to the show to discuss The Greenbelt, Healthcare and Liberal leadership.
1/13/2023 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Young people don’t drink anymore - nothing like they used to.
Greg & Sheba look at a recent story about shrinking Global drinking habits.
1/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
There’s potential Monday for a major health care announcement from the province.
Greg looks at the Ford Government announcement monday about Health care in this Province. Greg also talked with Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief.
1/13/2023 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Pharmacists Now Treating Thirteen Common Ailments and Renewing Prescriptions for Most Medications
Greg welcomed Kyro Maseh, owner of Lawlor Pharmacy, to the show to get his perspective on how these changes have affected pharmacists.
1/12/2023 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
Toronto is experiencing people leaving.to live somewhere else.
Greg & Sheba look at the number of people leaving Toronto, and Ontario to live somewhere else. What are the factors causing this?
1/12/2023 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
Parent council demands meeting about controversy over Oakville teacher
Greg spoke with Rishi Bandhu, lawyer for parents of students that attend Oakville Trafalgar High School.
1/12/2023 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
More details on the teen girls & a Toronto murder
Greg examines the details on the teen girls & a Toronto murder that puts a stronger emphasis for why bail shouldn’t be considered.
1/12/2023 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
2 City Councilors react to the City Budget proposal
Greg spoke with Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park, and, Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York about the City's proposed budget.
1/11/2023 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
Canada inks deal for F-35 fighter jets, as well as air defence missile system for Ukraine
Greg welcomed Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, to the show to talk the new fighter jets, the FAA computer outage and the purchase of air defence missile to donate to Ukraine.
1/11/2023 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Toronto finally gets the property tax it may have needed in years previous, but with everything else going on, it still hurts.
Greg looks at the Toronto budget and offers a possible solution to help add to the city's income.
1/11/2023 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
American Academy of Pediatrics suggest children with obesity should be evaluated and treated, including with medications for kids 12+ and surgery for those 13+ .
Greg takes a concerning look at these new guidelines put forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
1/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Should teachers follow a dress code in class?
Greg asked should teachers follow a dress code while teaching in school?
1/10/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
7 new City Councillors sign a letter voicing concerns about new police budget
Greg spoke with Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 councillor to get his thoughts about the letter he signed to raise concerns about the increased police budget.
1/10/2023 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Brazil authorities clash with Bolsonaro supporters as they stormed government buildings
Greg spoke with David Adler, General coordinator of Progressive International about the situation in Brazil.
1/9/2023 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Ward 9 Councillor for Davenport reacts to police budget and Mayor's strong powers
Greg speaks with Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Councillor for Davenport about Mayor Tory's stronger powers and the police service new budget.
1/9/2023 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
How many close friends do you have?
Greg and Sheba talk about a survey that looks at the number of close friends respondents say they have.
1/9/2023 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Police get a budget increase and where should the money go?
Greg looked at the Police budget increase and where should the money go to best serve both the public and the police.
1/9/2023 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Team Canada wins Gold at the World Junior Hockey Tournament, Have we moved on from the scandal?
Greg looks at the excitement around Canada winning gold at the World Juniors and if it lessens the spotlight on Hockey Canada.
1/6/2023 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Ottawa doctor credits knowledge of CPR and quick actions save Damar Hamlin's life
Greg spoke with friend of the show, Ottawa doctor, Kwadwo Kyeremanteng about how quick action and knowledge of CPR was vital in saving Damar Hamlin's life.
1/6/2023 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Should young offenders charged with murder get bail?
Greg took calls on the topic of the young girls who killed a homeless man and being eligible for bail?
1/6/2023 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
CPR Literally Saves Lives
Do you know how to perform CPR? If not, Dr. Kwadwo Kyermanteng says it's time to learn. Dr. Kyermanteng joined Greg to talk about the ongoing recovery of Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin. Dr. K credits one thing and one thing along for Hamlin's recovery: CPR...
1/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Detroit Red Wings Team Medical Director reflects on his experience saving a player's life 17 years ago.
Greg spoke with Dr. Anthony Colucci, Detroit Red Wings Team Medical Director about his quick reactions that saved player, Jiří Fischer's life when he collapsed on the Red Wings bench in 2005.
1/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
The Mayor of Barrie reflects on the mood after the funeral of Const. Greg Pierzchala.
Greg welcomed City of Barrie Mayor Alex Nutall to look back on the funeral of Const. Greg Pierzchala.
1/5/2023 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
The Mayor of Toronto has a lot on his plate to kick off 2023
Greg spoke with Toronto Mayor, John Tory about the police & TTC budgets as well as what to do about Ontario Place.
1/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
$450M for a parking garage?
The Globe and Mail's Architecture Critic, Alex Bozikovic joins guest host, Rob Fai. They talk about Alex's column which is raising all sorts of questions about the redevelopment of Ontario Place.
1/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Parents threaten lawsuit, over transgender Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher
Greg looks at the latest developments at Oakville Trafalgar High School.
12/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Vaughan shooting puts city, already vibrating with negative energy, on edge
Greg spoke with Toronto Star City Columnist, Ed Keenan about the Vaughan shooting to get an update.
12/23/2022 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
What's our collective mood at the end of 2022?
Greg looks back at this year and what kind of mood we're in as a group and we've been through a lot.
12/23/2022 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Greenbelt protests will continue over holidays/into early January
Greg spoke with Margaret Prophet, Ontario Greenbelt Alliance about the Greenbelt protests that will continue over holidays/into early January.
12/22/2022 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Hospitality industry needs to bounce back from a lack of quality employee status
Greg welcomed Janet Zuccarini, owner of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group about what she is seeing in the Hospitality industry.
12/22/2022 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses the U.S. Congress
Greg looked at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and his address to the U.S. Congress
12/22/2022 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Growing incidents of violence on or near the TTC has people concerned
Greg spoke with Stuart Green, Senior Communications Advisor for the TTC above snow storm readiness and the growing violence on the TTC.
12/22/2022 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
'It doesn't feel safe': Former TTC Chair Talking About Toronto's Transit System
Former TTC Chair, Karen Stintz talks to Greg about a recent rash of violence on our subways, streetcars and buses.
12/21/2022 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Global story of the year...the Russia/Ukraine war
Greg spoke with Marcus Kolga from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about the Russia/Ukraine war.
12/20/2022 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Are you affected by others in “condo living” sharing communal space and constant complaints?
Greg took your calls about day to day living in shared apartments & condos.
12/20/2022 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
World Cup Final was one of the greatest matches ever, but does it lessen the fact this tournament never should have been held in Qatar?
Greg Looks back at the 2022 World Cup and does the excellence of play on the field diminish the fact that the tournament should never have been in Qatar in the first place.
12/19/2022 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
The Globe & Mail article reveals new details about alleged Hockey Canada group sexual assault.
Robyn Doolittle, Investigative Reporter - The Globe & Mail joined Greg to talk about her article that reveals a lot more about the Hockey Canada group sexual assault.
12/19/2022 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
A leadership run is still up in the air for the Liberal MP for Beaches/East York .
Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches/East York to talk food banks and maybe a run for the Provincial Liberal Leadership.
12/19/2022 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Former Provincial Financial Minister comes back to win Federal byelection
Greg spoke with newly elected MP for Lakeshore-Mississauga, Charles Sousa.
12/13/2022 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Is this the holiday season your family fully reunites post-pandemic?
Greg & Sheba asked Is this the holiday season your family fully reunites post-pandemic?
12/13/2022 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
The byelection win of Liberal Charles Sousa in Mississauga-Lakeshore
The Liberal stronghold in Mississauga-Lakeshore remained red. Is this a good or bad thing for Pierre Poilievre?
12/13/2022 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
A closer look at the housing issue with the Co-Founder of Make Housing Affordable
Greg welcomed Dean Tester, Co-Founder of Make Housing Affordable to the show to see if the plans Mayor John Tory & Councilor Brad Bradford introduced are what we need.
12/13/2022 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Ontario government reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational Workers
Greg spoke with Education Minister, Stephen Lecce about the tentative deal between the Provincial government and the Ontario Council of Educational Workers.
12/12/2022 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
New housing plan proposed for Toronto calls for major zoning changes
Greg spoke with Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York about the city's new housing plan has a lot of people praising it.
12/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Voters in Mississauga-Lakeshore head to the polls Monday for federal byelection
Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus P.R. and Conservative Strategist joined Greg to look at this Mississauga-Lakeshore federal byelection and if this is a test for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
12/12/2022 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Fatal stabbing at High Park TTC Station joins the list of random violence in our city
Greg & Sheba discuss the growing number of violent attacks in Toronto.
12/9/2022 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Juno award winner looks back at Toronto in the 80s
Lorraine Segato, lead singer of The Parachute Club spoke with Greg about the Toronto music scene in the 1980s and what is was like living and working then compared to the issues living here now.
12/9/2022 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Is anything being done to address the chaos & controversy at York Memorial Collegiate?
Liban Hassan, Ward 6 South-Weston Trustee joined Greg to discuss the major issues at York Memorial Collegiate
12/9/2022 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Loving who you want to love is never a fear in Canada. Not anymore. Not ever again.
Greg looked at the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. that just passed.
12/9/2022 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
What did Jennifer Lawrence say that left some people shaking their heads
Greg, Sheba & Gord react to the statement Jennifer Lawrence said before her role in Hunger Games, their were no women in leading roles in action movies.
12/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
The TDSB has a major problem on their hands….and they may have created it
Greg reacted to the Ministry report that outlines major safety issues at York Memorial Collegiate
12/8/2022 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Interest rates: Are the hikes done yet?
Brett Chang, Founder of The Peak Daily Minute joined Greg to talk interest rates.
12/8/2022 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Hospitals & Hot tubs
Greg & Sheba talk about ER wait times and the another episode of Greg's hot tub at the gym.
12/7/2022 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Canada’s first women’s pro soccer league aiming to launch in 2025
Stephanie Labbé, General Manager for the Vancouver Whitecaps joined Greg to discuss the formation of a new professional women's soccer league
12/7/2022 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
The battle to remove Toronto's strong mayor powers continues
Greg spoke with Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park about his fight to remove the strong mayor powers that Mayor Tory says is needed.
12/7/2022 • 11 minutes
Toronto City Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul’s says fight to end strong mayor powers is not over
Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul’s talked with Greg about the continuing battle to get Mayor Tory to decline the strong mayor powers he requested from Doug Ford.
12/6/2022 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
MPP for Kiiwetinoong decided against running for the NDP leadership
Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong joined Greg to share why he decided against running for the NDP leadership.
12/6/2022 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Harry & Meghan Netflix show leaves people divided
Greg & Sheba are split on their views on Harry & Meghan and the new Netflix special about them may either strengthen their resolve or change some minds.
12/6/2022 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Montreal Massacre, 33 years later
Greg looked back on the Montreal Massacre that happened 33 years ago.
12/6/2022 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
33rd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre and remembrance of 14 female engineering students at University de Montreal.
Greg spoke with Amy Kaufman, Coordinator “Women Aware”, spousal abuse survivor, about the 33rd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre of 14 female engineering students at University de Montreal.
12/6/2022 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Paralympian tells MPs veterans department offered her assisted death instead of ramp for her stairs
Greg & Sheba talk about a paraplegic former member of the Canadian military who stunned MPs last week by testifying that the Department of Veterans Affairs offered her, the opportunity for a medically assisted death.
12/5/2022 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Why is our lens for the homeless different than any other circumstance?
Greg looked at the homeless issue in our city and what New York City is doing and what we can do here to help those that need help.
12/5/2022 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. says more competition would help rising costs in many sectors
Greg spoke with Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, about Rising costs for food, assisted dying &Bill 124.
12/5/2022 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Highly Skilled New Canadians Unable To Secure Skilled Jobs
Greg speaks with Mikal Skuterud, Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo about this issue.
12/2/2022 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
New York City Is Being Aggressive About Homelessness
Greg tackles NYC's recently controversial approach to homelessness.
12/2/2022 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Mismanaged Municipal Money
Greg takes a look at Doug Ford saying auditor should "stay in her lane"
12/2/2022 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
On World AIDS Day, there is still the need to offer continued support to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Isaac Bogosh, Infectious diseases physician joined Greg to talk about World AIDS Day.
12/1/2022 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
A rather remarkable revelation from a Royal Family close advisor
Greg, Gord & Vince Tedesco (filling in for Sheba Siddiqui) talk about an incident that happened to someone who works for the Royal Family.
12/1/2022 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Ontario Legislature passed a motion unanimously, something of a rarity nowadays
Greg welcomed Effie Triantafilopoulos - MPP for Oakville North Burlington to discuss her motion calling on the government to put Keira’s Law into effect in Ontario.
12/1/2022 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
John Tory got financial help from the Province, now he's focused on the Federal government
Greg looked at John Tory's success getting financial aid from the province and now he's looking to the Federal Liberals to follow suit.
12/1/2022 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
What are we willing to do about human rights in China?
Greg & Executive Producer Jason Chapman discuss how deep are we willing to sacrifice to support the people of China.
11/30/2022 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Who is Toronto's "Housing Champion" at City Hall?
Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor joined Greg to talk affordable housing, speed cameras.
11/30/2022 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
What has Bill 124 (wage caps) done to morale inside hospitals?
Greg welcomed Dr. Adil Shamji, Emergency Room Physician and health critic for the Ontario Liberal Party to talk about Bill 124 and the affect it had on healthcare workers.
11/30/2022 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Bill 124 struck down in court, a big defeat for Ford Conservatives, and a costly bill coming
Greg looks at the fallout after Bill 124 was struck down in court.
11/30/2022 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
School Violence Is A Major Concern
Greg and Sheba react to a text from a listener who detailed an incident that happened to his 9 year old son.
11/29/2022 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
How Bill 23 Will Impact Mississauga's Residents Taxes
Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga spoke with Greg about the impact Bill 23 passing into law will mean for Mississauga and it's residents.
11/29/2022 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Novotel Resident Carried Away By Police Sparks Shock & Anger
Greg spoke with Diana Chan McNally, Community and Crisis worker at All Saints Toronto to get her reaction to a video of a resident at the Novotel Hotel carried away by police.
11/29/2022 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Torontonians are less connected to family and friends coming out of the pandemic, roughly 200,000 people in the city have no close friends to turn to for support.
Greg and Sheba talked about a report that shows Torontonians are less connected to family and friends coming out of the pandemic, and almost 40 per cent report they usually do not have anyone they can depend on to help them when they really need it," the study says. That figure is up from 27 per cent in the previous survey.
11/28/2022 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Canada’s Supply Of Family Doctors Doesn’t Match Demand, and Provinces Lack Data To Find Out Why
Greg welcomed Karen Howlett, Globe and Mail reporter about her article "Canada’s supply of family doctors doesn’t match demand, and provinces lack data to find out why"
11/28/2022 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Activists against Bill 23 stage protest in Smiths Falls
Greg spoke to Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer about her involvement with fellow activists who spoke out against Bill 23 and it's impact on the environment.
11/28/2022 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Canada Gets First Goal At The World Cup, But Gets Eliminated; Good Enough Or Should We Expect more?
A bittersweet second game for Team Canada at the World Cup as Alphonso Davies gets Canada's first ever goal at a World Cup but Canada lost the match and was eliminated from advancing to the second round. Greg examines what seems to be two sides of fans that think that getting there and scoring is enough or the others that think that the team should have preformed better?
11/28/2022 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
What Would You Do If Someone Brought This To Your Holiday Dinner?
Greg, Sheba & Gord discuss a recent article, stating any good dinner guest should do these three things.
11/24/2022 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Federal NDP Leader Talks Emergencies Act
Greg welcomes Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to talk about the Emergencies Act & inflation on home heating.
11/24/2022 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
City Councilor Calls John Tory's Strong Mayor Powers A Front To Democracy
Josh Matlow, City Councilor for Ward 12, Toronto St. Paul's spoke with Greg about his opinions on John Tory's new mayor powers.
11/24/2022 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Strong Mayor Powers Cause Continued Controversy - Where Will This All Go?
City Council is back in session & John Tory's strong mayor powers were front & center.
11/24/2022 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
The winter and tough economic times make it MUCH harder to leave an abusive partner.
Greg spoke with Amy Kaufman, domestic abuse survivor. about abused spouses and the extra difficulty they face when finances are tight.
11/23/2022 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
With CUPE's members voting now on the tentative deal, will it pass or won't it?
Greg & Sheba discuss the possible outcome to CUPE members now voting on their tentative deal with the Ontario Government.
11/23/2022 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
The unusual reach of John Tory and his strong mayor powers
Greg welcomes Ed Keenan, Toronto Star city columnist, to discuss John Tory and these strong mayor power.
11/23/2022 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Chaotic scenes in Ottawa at school board hearing regarding a school mask mandate
Greg spoke with Jamie Janes: local business owner & Ottawa parent about what she saw at a Ottawa school board meeting about a school mask mandate, the only school mask mandate in Western World being debated.
11/23/2022 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
CUPE members get their say for the Ontario Government's proposed deal
Greg talks about the CUPE vote of the Ontario Government's proposed deal that may not be a rubber stamp procedure as we first thought.
11/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
The fallout of helicopter parenting
Greg and Sheba talk about helicopter parents and the potential harm it's doing to our kids.
11/22/2022 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Heating your home and the Federal Government's new $250-million grant to help homeowners switch to heat pumps
Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader for the Conservative Party of Canada joined Greg to voice her opinion to this program and why not just cut the Carbon Tax.
11/22/2022 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Having a home, we’re starting to re-define how we discuss what to do about homelessness
Greg examines the difference between shelter and housing and the issues surround what we should do to improve the issues of homelessness.
11/22/2022 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
5 former Toronto mayors send letter to Mayor John Tory, urging him to reject strong mayor powers
Greg spoke to former Toronto Mayor, David Miller about his concerns, that he shares with 4 other Toronto mayors, about John Tory's new strong mayor powers.
11/22/2022 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
This is the 3rd leading cause of divorce.
Greg and Sheba talk about what kept her up during a girls weekend.
11/21/2022 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
The Liberal MP for Beaches-East York says we should be as angry about the Greenbelt development as we were with the Notwithstanding Clause
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, joined Greg to discuss the tentative education settlement and the Greenbelt development.
11/21/2022 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Ontario NDP MPP in hot water over some unacceptable comments
Ontario NDP MPP Joel Harden is on the hot seat for comments he made that have been deemed “completely unacceptable” and that some judged as anti-Semitic. Greg spoke with Neil Orlowsky, Director of Education, the Abraham Global Peace Initiative about it.
11/21/2022 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Are both sides happy between the Government and CUPE?
Greg looked at the tentative deal between CUPE and the Ontario Government.
11/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
WorkPLAYce - Play in the Workplace
Greg covers the topic of playing in the workplace with Kristi Herold, Founder and CEO of Jam, an adult recreational sports league, and author of the book It Pays to Play: How Play Improves Business Culture.
11/18/2022 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Too Much Mayoral Power?
Greg brings Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 Councilor for Scarborough-North onto the show to speak to the potentially problematic overt mayoral power?
11/18/2022 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
CUPE Union VS. Provincial Government
In the red zone of CUPE Union labour negotiations - Greg thinks a deal will get done.
11/18/2022 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Buffalo Buried In Barrage of Snow
Buffalo? More like BuffaSNOW. Greg brings Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell on the show to speak to the absolute barrage of snow that Buffalo is expecting this weekend.
11/18/2022 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
City Councilor Responds To Mayoral Powers
Toronto City Councilor Josh Matlow joins Toronto Today to answer Greg's questions about voting & Mayoral power.
11/17/2022 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
What Will It Take For CUPE To Reach An Agreement?
Greg speaks with Todd Canning an Information Technology Worker from York Region District School Board who is also on the CUPE-OSBCU education worker's bargaining committee about what it will take for CUPE to reach an agreement.
11/17/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Why Aren't Education Workers Considered Essential?
Greg speaks with Education Minister Stephen Lecce about why they do not consider education workers an essential service.
11/17/2022 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Can Ontario Schools Endure Another Stoppage?
Greg shares his opinions on another school disruption, potentially beginning Monday.
11/17/2022 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
A Pharmacy Owner says we need to mask
Kyro Maseh, owner of Lawlor pharmacy and Greg have a discussion about masking and the flooding of our hospitals with RSV cases.
11/16/2022 • 18 minutes, 1 second
Novotel Hotel returns to being a hotel in 2023 after serving as a homeless shelter for over a year now
Lorraine Lam, a homelessness advocate, joined Greg to talk about the Novotel Hotel returns to being a hotel in 2023 after serving as a homeless shelter.
11/16/2022 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Should Cops Be In Schools
Greg asked your thoughts about having a police presence in our schools.
11/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
The Mayor of Toronto. on the recent school violence in Scarborough
Greg welcomed John Tory, Mayor of Toronto. to talk about a Toronto bailout with transfer payments from province, & eventually federally, a possible raising of property taxes and the recent school violence in Scarborough.
11/16/2022 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
An eye-opening conversation with an RN with the Ontario Nurses Association
Greg spoke with Angela Preocanin, RN with the Ontario Nurses Association about the crisis in our healthcare system that has been with us a lot longer than the last few years.
11/15/2022 • 13 minutes, 9 seconds
Ontario releases it's fall economic statement
Greg welcomed Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of economics at TMU with a reaction to the Ford Government's Fall economic statement.
11/15/2022 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Ontario's Finance Minister explains why Toronto wasn't mentioned in the Provincial fall economic statement
Ontario Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy joined Greg to discuss the plan to aid Toronto and the healthcare crisis.
11/15/2022 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
A 2005 newspaper article looking at the healthcare crisis then and the problem hasn't changed
Greg shares a article from 2005 about the healthcare problems that existed then and 17 years later, it's still the same.
11/15/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Ontario's top doctor strongly recommends masking indoors
Greg reacts to masking recommendations by Dr. Kieran Moore and what he describes as a "triple threat"
11/15/2022 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
One of the biggest global crypto platforms basically implode right in front of us
Katrina Prokopy, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Regulatory Affairs at Coinsquare, joined Greg to talk about the collapse of the crypto company FTX Ltd.
11/14/2022 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Let's not go back to this
Greg and Sheba discuss masking in stores and on kids.
11/14/2022 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Immunity debt or immunity gap?
Dr. David Jacobs, president of the Ontario Association of Radiologists spoke with Greg about RSV, masking and is it immunity debt or immunity gap?
11/14/2022 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Dr. Kieran Moore strongly suggests we mask up
Greg looks at mask mandate debate and asks the question again, where is the extensive study that the mandates are effective?
11/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Keep sick kids home from school, but don't bring back any other restrictions: Epidemiologist
Dr. Stefan Baral is a physician epidemiologist and a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Baral is encouraging parents to keep kids home when they're sick, but to avoid any other restrictions in our schools.
11/14/2022 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Toronto is in big financial trouble - now comes the ask.
Greg talks Mayor John Tory's request of the Provincial & Federal Governments for financial help.
11/11/2022 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Mask mandates are not coming back
Greg lays out all the cards for the argument to bring back a mask mandate and Greg says there'll won't be.
11/11/2022 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
How innovative therapy practices for Veterans at Sunnybrook have helped Veterans manage through the pandemic
Dr. David Shergold, Sunnybrook veterans center. A retired naval officer who served in the Royal Canadian Navy in submarines joined Greg to talk about his work with our Veterans.
11/11/2022 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
This photo radar camera has been a cash cow for the city.
Albert Koehl, an environmental lawyer and founder of Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition spoke with Greg to speak about speed cameras and if they are effective to reduce speeding.
11/10/2022 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Canada’s children’s Tylenol shortage is getting worse
Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario pharmacists association joined Greg to talk about the shortage of children's medication.
11/10/2022 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Snakes, Squirrels & Raccoons
Greg, Sheba & Gord talk about which is more feared between the three.
11/10/2022 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
Our Emergency rooms are overrun and it has not's due to Covid
Greg heard from an ER doctor that outlined the issues with our Emergency rooms.
11/10/2022 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
The kinder/gentler Premier is what the opposition parties don’t seem to be able to counter-balance.
Greg looked at Doug Ford's Kinder Premier game this week as opposed to the "Don't test me" Premier that we saw last week.
11/9/2022 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
How does the Ford Government contract negotiations with CUPE look to the host of TVO's The Agenda?
Steve Paikin, host of The Agenda on TVO chatted with Greg about CUPE/Ford Government contract talks and about Steve's new book: ‘John Turner: An Intimate Biography of Canada’s 17th Prime Minister’.
11/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Twitter….never feels like it will be the same again
Amber Mac, President at AmberMac Media joined Greg to talk about Twitter, Facebook layoffs and healthcare.
11/9/2022 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault & Lowe's Canada in trouble
Greg & Sheba talk about a female gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault & there's a story that Lowe's Canada isn't doing as well as we thought.
11/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Trump? DeSantis? Biden? What happens next?
In a special podcast -only chat -- former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh joins Greg to examine the surprising results from the U.S. mid-term elections, and his prediction on whether or not Donald Trump's run to become President again has been permanently damaged.
11/9/2022 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Interesting night of Midterm elections in the U.S.
Greg & Sheba talk about the U.S. midterm elections
11/8/2022 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
Doug Ford has a lot of balls in the air politically
Colin D’Mello, Global News Queen’s Park Chief correspondent talked with Greg about Doug Ford and the CUPE issue, along with the Green Belt Development and the Emergencies Act Inquiry.
11/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
The President of CUPE on Ford's "Act of Good Faith"
Laura Walton, President of CUPE talked with Greg about how they first reacted to Doug Ford's change of mind and what they need to do to get a deal done with the Government.
11/8/2022 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
After a day of "acts of good faith", CUPE & The Government must get a deal done.
Greg reflected on a big day between CUPE & the Ford Government.
11/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Has anything changed on the educational work stoppage front?
Greg talked with Sheba about her thoughts from her reports from Queen's park on Friday and what they see moving forward with the Government/CUPE labour disruption.
11/7/2022 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Why can't we find kids cold medicine?
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist joined Greg to look at why we are missing kids medicine of both over and behind the counter.
11/7/2022 • 8 minutes, 1 second
The Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talks Provincial & Federal issues
Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talked with Greg about the CUPE work stoppage and the Federal Government's fall fiscal update.
11/7/2022 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
What will this week hold for the CUPE/Gov't work stoppage?
A brand new week starts with another day of kids not in school and Greg takes a look at where both side are after the weekend.
11/7/2022 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Voices from Queen's Park protest Friday
Sheba Siddiqui was on the scene at Queen's Park during Friday's protest of the Education disruption.
11/4/2022 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
How you can adjust to the time change
Sleep expert, Amanda Jewson shared with Greg some advice on how to adjust to the time change.
11/4/2022 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
How will our kids cope with another school disruption
Tracy Vaillancourt, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa, spoke with Greg about their mental health during another school disruption.
11/4/2022 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
It's the story of the week
Greg looked at the offer CUPE sent to the Government and reacted to your deep passion towards the education disruption from both sides.
11/4/2022 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Are we losing the focus on the Emergencies Act Inquiry?
Greg asked "why are we interviewing convoy leaders during the Emergencies Act Inquiry"?
11/3/2022 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
The former Liberal Education Minister knows what it takes to get a education deal done
Mitzie Hunter, Liberal MPP and former education minister shared with Greg her knowledge of working with CUPE to finalize contacts.
11/3/2022 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
The former NDP Education Critic voices her concerns about the Lecce/CUPE labour battle
Marit Stiles, former NDP Education Critic, MPP for Davenport. Running for leader of the provincial NDP party spoke with Greg about the final few hours before CUPE workers walk off the job.
11/3/2022 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Can we avoid a CUPE Strike in the final hours?
Greg talks about if a lengthy education labour dispute can be avoided.
11/3/2022 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Canada wants to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025
Goldy Haider, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada spoke to Greg about Canada's plan to increase the population by half a million in 3 years.
11/2/2022 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Do we need to shower?
Greg, Sheba & Gord talked about this Hygiene Expert who said that showering every day is “Really Not Important”
11/2/2022 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Does the NDP Education critic think a CUPE/Province deal get done?
Chandra Pasma, NDP Education critic shared her thoughts with Greg about CUPE & the Province and if a deal can get done soon.
11/2/2022 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
The clock is ticking on CUPE & the Province to get a deal done
Can CUPE and The Province get a deal done before schools close?
11/2/2022 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Should we have a Pandemic Amnesty?
Ambarish Chandra, professor, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto spoke with Greg about an article calling for a Pandemic Amnesty.
11/1/2022 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
As a school strike looms, how are parents feeling?
Greg & Sheba look ahead to Friday's potential strike from CUPE workers.
11/1/2022 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
How does the CUPE Contract battle affect the other Education Unions?
Karen Littlewood, OSSTF president spoke with Greg about how the contract talks between CUPE & the Province will affect her Union moving forward.
11/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
A depressing day in the educational landscape in Ontario.
What can be done about Education in this Province? How can we look at deeper issues when we can't get past the educator compensation issue?
11/1/2022 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
How many face to face meetings has the CUPE leader and the Provincial Education Minister had?
Laura Walton, president of the CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Council of Unions reacted to the Provincial Government's plan to table legislation to avoid a CUPE school strike.
10/31/2022 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
How does the Education contract talks impact parents?
Beyhan Farhadi, Education expert and research associate at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives spoke with Greg how these talks impact students and in turn how parents will manage if there's a work stoppage.
10/31/2022 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Raising Property Taxes will be front and centre when the new City Council returns.
Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's joined Greg to discuss property taxes & affordable housing.
10/31/2022 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Education contract talks are putting a fright into parents and students alike
The Education talks between the Ontario Government and CUPE are taking a turn that has parents worried about what will happened next.
10/31/2022 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Is the weather this weekend & Halloween a treat or a trick?
Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist looks at the weather for the weekend and on Halloween night.
10/28/2022 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Still the biggest unsolved murder case in Toronto for a half-decade now.
Greg, Sheba & Executive Producer, Jason Chapman discuss the biggest unsolved murder case in Toronto for a half-decade now. The investigation into who killed Barry & Honey Sherman has investigators afraid of releasing too many details because it may tip off the potential killer(s) that the law is onto them.
10/28/2022 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
What does a political writer who was at the Freedom Convoy, think about the Emergencies Act Inquiry?
Alex Brown, political writer Substack joined Greg to discuss what he saw during the Freedom Convoy and his opinion of the first week of the Emergencies Act inquiry.
10/28/2022 • 21 minutes, 24 seconds
How Unclean Is Toronto?
John Tory hasn't wasted anytime into his third term as mayor to proclaim that a City wide cleaning blitz is coming.
10/28/2022 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
What to do with Kayne West the artist vs. Kayne West the man.
Neil Orlowsky, Director of Education, the Abraham Global Peace Initiative to have a conversation with Greg about Kayne West's anti-semitism.
10/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
One of Doug Ford's harshest critics reacts to Ford's reason for not testifying at the Emergencies Act Inquiry
Joel Harden, NDP MPP for Ottawa Centre thinks Doug Ford had the power to stop the Freedom convoy before it got out of hand.
10/27/2022 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Meet the new Councillor for Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
Amber Morley, councillor for Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore joined Greg to reflect on her win and her views on the City's budget shortfall.
10/27/2022 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Doug Ford defends not going to Ottawa. But he’s already agreed the Emergencies Act was the right thing to have happen.
Back in February Doug Ford was candid about the Freedom convoy and the support of the Emergencies Act. So, what's the problem to testify now?
10/27/2022 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
A Virtual Grade 9 High School Open House
Greg and Sheba talk about Sheba's son and his high school open house that is virtual.
10/26/2022 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Ontario Government announces sweeping housing changes that allow three units on one property
Greg welcomed Naama Blonder, Architect, Urban Designer and Planner. Co-Founder of Smart Density to discuss the Ontario government's new housing policy.
10/26/2022 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Interesting times ahead at City Council over property taxes
Does John Tory have a property tax fight on his hands?
10/26/2022 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Doug Ford & the Emergencies Act Inquiry is now the story and he doesn't need to be.
Greg examined why won't Doug Ford testify at the Emergencies Act Inquiry.
10/26/2022 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Another Bank of Canada interest rate hike...again
Greg spoke with Eric Kam, TMU Economics professor about the Bank of Canada interest rate hike.
10/26/2022 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Would You Run Against Your Sibling in an Election?
Greg & Sheba discuss this weird story of two brothers who ran against each other for mayor in Port Colborne.
10/25/2022 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
5 time councilor for Parkdale-High Park, Gord Perks
Greg talked with 5 time councilor for Parkdale-High Park, Gord Perks.
10/25/2022 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Brad Bradford elected to second term as councillor for Beaches-East York
Greg spoke with Brad Bradford after he was elected to second term as councillor for Beaches-East York.
10/25/2022 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Patrick Brown re-elected for second term as mayor of Brampton
Greg welcomed Patrick Brown after he was re-elected for second term as mayor of Brampton.
10/25/2022 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Municipal Election Recap
Greg recaps the results of the Municipal Election.
10/25/2022 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
What's Your Driving Pet Peeves?
Greg & Sheba look at their pet peeves while driving.
10/24/2022 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Healthcare Issues in Ontario
Greg welcomed Dr. Micheal Verbora, Chief Medical Officer at Aleafia Health and Professor at McMaster University to look at issues with in person doctor's visits vs. Zoom and the cost of doing each to the province.
10/24/2022 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Can We get More People Voting? Liberal MP, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Weighs In
Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York to talk Election day.
10/24/2022 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Election Day - so why should you care?
Greg looks at why going out to vote matters to you.
10/24/2022 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Nikki Kaur, Mayoral candidate for Brampton.
Greg talked with Nikki Kaur, Mayoral candidate for Brampton about crime, Patrick Brown and a Brampton University.
10/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education on Catch Up Payments & CUPE Talks
Greg welcomed the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce to discuss the new "Catch Up" payments and where we stand with the CUPE labour talks.
10/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Should Doug Ford Testify at the Emergencies Act Inquiry?
Greg talks Doug Ford and Emergencies Act with Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer.
10/21/2022 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Hoggard goes to prison for 5 years.
Greg and Sheba look at the 5 year sentence to Jacob Hoggard, and they look at the question: can this person unlearn his behaviour?
10/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
1. We need a more open and accountable police force.
Greg looks at the widening gap between the Police and the community's trust.
10/21/2022 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
April Engelberg, Candidate for Toronto City Council Ward 10
Greg welcomed April Engelberg, Candidate for Toronto City Council Ward 10.
10/20/2022 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Mask Mandates in Long Term Care Homes Dropped
Greg & Sheba had conversation about the Province dropping masking mandates in long term care homes.
10/20/2022 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
LET. KIDS. WRITE. EXAMS.!
Greg took a look at the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) data, about Grade 6 math scores and why they are so low.
10/20/2022 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Mayor John Tory Talks Tolls, Toronto Budget & Transit
Greg welcome Toronto mayor, John Tory about proposing road tolls, the shape of the City budget and property taxes.
10/20/2022 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds
I would revisit the idea of tolling the DVP and Gardiner: Tory
Greg Brady in conversation with Toronto's mayor John Tory.
10/20/2022 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
Back To The Office Stories
Greg, Sheba and Gord talk about the back to the office for the staff.
10/19/2022 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Toronto Star Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief. Weighs in on the Race for Mayor of Toronto
With Monday's Toronto Mayoral Election on the horizon, Greg spoke with Toronto Star Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief. Weighs Ed Keenan, to get his take on the candidates and issues facing our city.
10/19/2022 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Hamilton Mayoral Poll puts Andrea Horwath Ahead, But Gap is Closing
Greg spoke with Andrea Horwath, Hamilton mayoral candidate about her campaign.
10/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Fatal Stabbing Leaves an RCMP Officer Dead.
Greg spoke with Global News BC's Richard Zussman to get the reaction from the community there about the stabbing of the RCMP Officer.
10/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 46 seconds
The Healthcare System is in Dire Need of Innovative Thinking
Greg looks at a Study of 11 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries and Canada ranks near the bottom of several categories.
10/18/2022 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Is He Focused on Brampton? Patrick Brown Weighs In
Greg welcomes Brampton mayor, Patrick Brown to reflect on his not so great summer, is he focused on Brampton again and the push for a Brampton University.
10/18/2022 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Why Are Canada’s Public Bathrooms So Inadequate?
Greg, Sheba and Gord talk about this idea that washrooms in Toronto businesses should all be open to the public.
10/18/2022 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
Ford Taking Heat For Supporting Trudeau
Greg examined the scrutiny Doug Ford received for his support of the Prime Minister and his use of the Emergencies Act.
10/18/2022 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
All Ontarians Aged 12 Eligible For Bivalent Booster
Greg and Sheba look at the opening for all people in Ontario 12+ for the Covid-19 bivalent booster.
10/17/2022 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Toronto Mayoral Candidate, Chole Brown, Shares Her Ideas For A Better Toronto
Greg welcomed Chloe Brown, Toronto mayoral candidate to have a conversation about what she'd do as Toronto's mayor.
10/17/2022 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
What's your resentment level towards the grocery stores?
Loblaws says it's freezing the prices of it's No-Name brands until next year. Greg asked what's your resentment level towards the grocery stores?
10/17/2022 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
There are protocols in place to make sure the cannabis is safely delivered
Starting today, UberEats is bringing cannabis delivery to Toronto. In a partnership with cannabis website Leafly, this will be the first time in the world that cannabis delivery is available on a major third-party platform. To start, UberEats will deliver to customers in Toronto from three retailers -- Hidden Leaf Cannabis, Minerva Cannabis and Shivaa's Rose. Paul Macchiusi is President of Minerva Cannabis, here's his conversation with Greg Brady.
10/17/2022 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
New alleged sexual assaults by two hockey players.
Greg and Sheba look at a new alleged sexual assaults by two hockey players and the claim that London police discouraged charges.
10/14/2022 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
The Emergencies Act inquiry Is underway and what has been the reaction so far?
Greg had a conversation with Sharan Kaur, political strategist and the first few days of the Emergencies Act inquiry.
10/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
What is the Status of the Iranian Protests?
Greg spoke with Mohamad Tavakoli, professor of History at the University of Toronto to get a gage on where the Iranian protests are after weeks of protesting.
10/14/2022 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
The Return Of Mask Mandates?
Greg reacts to Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s medical officer of health, urging people to get vaccines, boosters and wear a mask to avoid an unmanageable surge in hospital admissions.
10/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Not screening for breast cancer in women under 50 is costing lives
Greg spoke with Dr. David Jacobs, president of the Ontario Association of Radiologists about his article "Not screening for breast cancer in women under 50 is costing lives".
10/13/2022 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Fans Of Madonna Concerned About Her Plastic Surgery
Greg and Sheba look at Madonna's plastic surgery that have fans concerned.
10/13/2022 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
The Burden Of Proof For Using The Emergency Act
Greg examines how the burden of proof sits with the Liberal Government to justify the use of the Emergency Act back in February.
10/13/2022 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
The Star of The Shark Is Broken talks Toronto
Greg spoke with Ian Shaw, star of the Mirvish Production of The Shark Is Broken at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on now until November 6th.
10/13/2022 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
Mayor of Innisfil Deals with Her Town's Grief & Shock
Greg spoke with Lynn Dollin, Mayor of Innisfil to get a feel about how her town is coping with the shooting deaths of 2 police officers.
10/13/2022 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
A Key MP in the Hockey Canada Hearings Reacts to the CEO & Board Stepping Down
Greg talks with Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal about the winds of change at Hockey Canada.
10/12/2022 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
What Are The Next steps For Hockey Canada?
Greg welcomed Mary-Kay Messier, VP of Global Marketing for Bauer Hockey about Hockey Canada's next steps after the CEO and entire board of directors stepped down.
10/12/2022 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls these people the ‘most discriminated against group’ she’s ever seen.
Greg and Sheba react to the comments Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made about the Covid unvaccinated.
10/12/2022 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
Toronto is Losing Young Families
Greg talked with Sarah Climenhaga, a candidate for Toronto mayor about a study that says that young Toronto families
10/11/2022 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Imagine Being Without Power for 16+ Days!
Greg spoke with Teresa Wright, Global News National Health reporter, who lives in PEI about those still dealing with a lack of power after Hurricane Fiona swept through 17 days ago.
10/11/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
How Do Politicians Learn from the Pandemic Response?
Greg welcomes Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, to talk about a Bill that holds City Politicians accountable for responses to similar health crisis's in the future.
10/11/2022 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
What's in a Political Poll? Two polls asking the same question, gets two different results
Greg takes a deeper dive into some political polls and what it actually means?
10/11/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Half of all revenues from Cannabis sales in Ontario should go to tackling the lack of affordable housing says Toronto City Council candidate
Greg spoke with Karlene Nation, candidate for Ward 10 about her idea that half of all revenues from Cannabis sales in Ontario should go to tackling the lack of affordable housing and setting up drug rehab centres.
10/7/2022 • 10 minutes
Do You Know The Group "Men Going Their Own Way"?
Greg & Sheba look at the group Men Going Their Own Way that was the hashtag in Pierre Poilievre’s YouTube videos.
10/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Think You're Smarter Than the Toronto Today Team?
Great Lakes Brewpub brings you the Four 4 Four Quiz where you can win $100 Gift card. Today it was Chris you answered Greg's questions and matched wits with Sheba & Gord.
10/7/2022 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Pierre Poilievre vs. Justin Trudeau on Misogynistic Hashtags
Greg examined the lack of leader between the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition when it came to the Global news report of a hidden misogynistic tag.
10/7/2022 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Are Toronto Baseball Fans Too Soft?
Greg digs into the "pie in the sky" notion that the Blue Jays will get a new stadium. He asked what you if you're too soft to sit outside to watch baseball in the cold?
10/7/2022 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
What's the Brand Impact of Sponsors Dropping Partial Funding to Hockey Canada
Greg welcomed Joanne McNeish, associate professor of marketing management at Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss Hockey Canada and losing some of its sponsorships
10/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Should Doctors Refer You To Someone Else For Something They Don't Want To Do?
Greg looked at a Bill put through the House Of Commons about conscience rights. It brings to light the question, should doctors refer you to another doctor for something they morally don't want to do?
10/6/2022 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Rock Legend Bryan Adams
Greg chatted with Canadian music icon, Bryan Adams about his new music, his mom and how he keeps his tours fresh.
10/6/2022 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Making sex work safer for sex workers
Greg welcomed Marcy Warhaft, former sex worker & author to talk about working conditions for sex workers and how they can be improved to protect sex workers.
10/5/2022 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Hockey In Canada is NOT Hockey Canada
Greg spoke with Greg Gilhooly, a lawyer and as a teenage hockey player suffered abuse at the hands of convicted sexual predator coach Graham James. How can Hockey Canada think that they are fine and any change in leadership is not needed?
10/5/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Driverless delivery trucks are on the road right now
Greg is joined by Senior Producer, Sheba Siddiqui & Executive Producer, Jason Chapman to look at driverless delivery trucks that are on the roads right now.
10/5/2022 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Did Hockey Canada Just Threaten Us?
Greg looked at the "testimony" given by the chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors, Andrea Skinner and why it felt like a bit of a threat if the whole Board of Directors get removed.
10/5/2022 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Why Can't the Prime Minister Go Bungee Jumping?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went bungee jumping with his kids and that lead Greg to ask you, "why can't he do that"?
10/4/2022 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Ontario's Minister for Education says CUPE's Vote is a "Fait Accompli" to Strike What does the President of CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Council of Unions say?
Greg talks to Laura Walton, educator and President of CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Council of Unions about her reaction to Stephen Lecce's offer that he says is more than fair,
10/4/2022 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
What Is the Current Culture in Youth Hockey?
Greg & Sheba look at youth hockey in Canada and is the culture any different than the toxicity that is being painted with the Hockey Canada scandals.
10/4/2022 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
The First 4 letters in Culture is CULT. A Former Hockey Player Thinks That's What Hockey Is at Times
Greg welcomed former professional hockey player, Daniel Carcillo to talk about the issues with Hockey and it's culture on all levels.
10/4/2022 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
Burn this organization to the ground
Greg Brady says it's time to burn the Hockey Canada organization to the ground. This after the Globe and Mail reported on a second slush fund to quietly settle sexual assault lawsuits.
10/3/2022 • 3 minutes, 44 seconds
Toronto councillor charged with sexual assault
Greg talks about Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson, who has been charged with sexual assault and how he's resigning from a committee but not council.
9/30/2022 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Why is there a school board having a PA Day on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
Greg and Sheba examine why the Trillium Lakelands District School Board have a P.A. Day on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
9/30/2022 • 6 minutes
Imagine having a long-term "Boil Water" advisory where you live. There's an area in Ontario that has 14!
Greg welcomed Sol Mamakwa, NDP MPP for Kiiwetinoong on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to look at where we are and where we need to go.
9/30/2022 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Who are The Pretendians?
Greg talks with Canadian film maker, Drew Hayden-Taylor about his documentary called The Pretendians. A film about indigenous identity, culture, art and even tribes that are being counterfeited by those who are not First Nations people.
9/30/2022 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Strong Reaction To Star Columnist's Thoughts on Burqas
Greg and Sheba talk about Toronto Star Columnist, Vinay Menon and his article containing his thoughts on women in burqas.
9/29/2022 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
What To Expect from Saturday's Freedom Rally For Iran.
Greg spoke with Hamed Esmaeilion, a Toronto dentist an organizer in part of Saturday’s Freedom Rally For Iran.
9/29/2022 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
What Does the Canadian Ambassador to the U.N. Think about Russia and Iran?
Greg welcomed Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador at the United Nations to discuss the Russian/Ukraine war and the Iran protests.
9/29/2022 • 19 minutes, 10 seconds
Ontario losing chunks of its population. Why?
Greg looks are why Ontarians are leaving the Province.
9/29/2022 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
93 per cent of Black real estate agents believe there is discrimination in Ontario's rental process
Greg talks with Davelle Morrison, Real Estate Broker with Bosley Ltd. about this disturbing poll.about discrimination in Ontario's rental process.
9/28/2022 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Toronto to cancel some fall recreation classes over labour shortage
Greg and Sheba look at the fact that Toronto is cancelling more recreation programming this fall because it hasn’t been able to hire enough instructors for classes ranging from learn-to-swim, arts, fitness and sports, laying the blame on “an ongoing nationwide labour shortage” in the sector.
9/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
More Mayoral Debates and a Different look at Housing Says Gil Penalosa, Mayoral Candidate.
Greg welcomed Gil Penalosa, Mayoral candidate.to the show to discuss some of his ideas he'd implement if he becomes Mayor of Toronto
9/28/2022 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Cell Service available on the TTC now, Why aren't we using it?
Greg looks at why Montreal and other big cities have full cell service in their subways and Toronto doesn't.
9/28/2022 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
'It Just Feels Like John Tory Is Taking This For Granted': Matlow
9/27/2022 • 3 minutes
Minister of Transport explains the timing of the lifting of Covid restrictions.
9/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Why is there only one debate for the Mayoral race in Toronto?
9/27/2022 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
An Infectious Diseases physician reacts to the elimination of mask mandate at the Border.
9/27/2022 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
The threats against Pierre Polievre’s wife are real and need to be taken seriously.
9/27/2022 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Bivalent Vaccinations. Who Should Get It When? Should It Be Mandated?
9/26/2022 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
What Has Cannabis Legislation Meant For The Trudeau Government?
9/26/2022 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Iranian Women Are Demanding Change, Can It Be Achieved?
9/26/2022 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds
Hurricane Fiona Aftermath and How The People Of The East Coast Are Rebuilding Their Communities.
9/26/2022 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
The Mayor of Sarnia Weighs In On The Dropping Of The Vax Mandate At The Border
9/23/2022 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Is There a “Are You Serious - You Haven’t Seen That” Movie?
9/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
The Provincial NDP Leadership Just Got A New Candidate
9/23/2022 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Terry Fox. 42 Years Later And Still Impacting Canada & The World.
9/23/2022 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
It's Corporate Greed
9/22/2022 • 3 minutes, 26 seconds
Vaccine Rate Numbers for Kids Under 5 Surprise "Experts"
9/22/2022 • 7 minutes, 1 second
A Citizens Relationship With Policing & How Can We Make It Better?
9/22/2022 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Is Scarborough Being Neglected? A Ward 23 Toronto City Council Candidate Thinks So.
9/22/2022 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Talks New Dental Plan
9/22/2022 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Go Train Ridership Up On The Weekends And Why It's An Issue
9/21/2022 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey Talked With An Iconic TV Star.
9/21/2022 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
A Toronto Mayoral Candidate Speaks Up About The Vax Ads
9/21/2022 • 9 minutes
Do The City of Toronto Ads Miss The Mark?
9/21/2022 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Can Toronto Be Great Again?
9/20/2022 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Shame on ME, Jason Chapman
640 Toronto's Executive Producer, Jason Chapman lays out why he failed listeners during the recent election campaign.
9/20/2022 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
When Will Canada's Most Decorated Summer Olympian Return To The Pool?
9/20/2022 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Do You Look At Toronto Through "The Good Ol' Days" Lens?
9/20/2022 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Would You Wear A Mask for 2 Hours If Someone Asked You To?
9/20/2022 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Can We Find Proper Solutions To Health Care Capacity Crisis and Long Term Care?
9/20/2022 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Are Canada's Covid Restrictions Ending?
9/19/2022 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
An Insider's Look at The Queen's Funeral
9/19/2022 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
The Queen's Funeral Reaction
9/19/2022 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
If You Love Shoes, You'll Love This,
9/16/2022 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
The Queen's Funeral
9/16/2022 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Drunk Driving Penalties
9/16/2022 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
How Do We Stop Violent Incels?
NextGenMen's Trevor Mayoh talks incel culture and explains why we are seeing more and more violence from incels.
9/15/2022 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Talk Of Queen Banned In Schools
Greg and Sheba debate on whether it's the right move for York Region District School Board to ban conversations about the Queen on Monday.
9/15/2022 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
$400 Daily Fines For "Bed Blockers" In Hospitals
Greg discusses long-term care in Ontario and the province's decision to fine patients who do not move to other long-term facilities.
9/15/2022 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
752 Is Not A Number
TIFF is debuting 752 Is Not A Number about Hamed Esmaeilion who lost his wife and daughter on flight 752 in Iran.
9/15/2022 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
No Holiday For Ontarians During Queen's Funeral
Greg and Sheba discuss Premier Ford's discussion not to give Ontario a day off on September 19th for the Queen's funeral.
9/14/2022 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
Cop Murdered In GTA Rampage
Greg tells us more about the gunman behind the GTA rampage and his criminal record dating back 20 years.
9/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Youth Sports Are Disappearing
Editorial director of the Sports and Society Program at the Aspen Institute Jon Solomon joins Greg to talk about the need for more recreational sports for kids and why they are disappearing.
9/14/2022 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Live From London
Greg speaks with Corus Radio and A Little More Conversation host Ben O'Hara-Byrne about the latest from London.
9/14/2022 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
What's Next For The CPC?
CPC leadership candidate and MP for Parry-Sound/Muskoka Scott Aitchison joins Greg to discuss his thoughts on the outcome of the CPC election.
9/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Pierre Wins Handily On First Ballot
Greg discusses a huge win for the CPC leadership this weekend as Pierre Poilievre is the new Tory leader.
9/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Pierre The New King Of The Conservatives
Liberal MP for Beaches/East York Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joins Greg to talk Pierre Poilievre, the House of Commons and the new King.
9/12/2022 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Tension Between Meghan And The Royal Family
Greg and Sheba discuss the rivalry between Kate and Meghan and how this is impacting the Royal Family
9/12/2022 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Policing Needs To Change
Greg speaks with University of Toronto law professor Kent Roach about the future of the RCMP and Roach's research into why Canadian policing needs to change.
9/9/2022 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Remembering The Queen
Greg discusses Queen Elizabeth II's passing and her iconic life.
9/9/2022 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
How Is Toronto Mourning?
Greg and Sheba discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and how Toronto is mourning.
9/9/2022 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
In person learning from a teaching perspective
Greg spoke to Eric Kam, Professor of Economics at Toronto Metropolitan University about teaching in person for the first time in 30 months and another interest rate hike.
9/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Sask. fugitive arrested then dies in RCMP custody
Greg spoke with Journalist Stephen Maher about the events around the arrested and death soon after of Saskatchewan mass-stabbings fugitive, Myles Sanderson.
9/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
'You can't do both successfully' says Michael Bublé
Greg and Sheba discuss that Michael Bublé claims he would have been 'a bigger star' if he hadn't had children because he will always 'put family first'
9/8/2022 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Proposed Bridge To The Toronto Islands
Greg speaks with Ward 10 candidate April Engelberg about her proposal to build a pedestrian bridge to the Toronto Islands.
9/7/2022 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Sleep Expert On Healthy Routines For Kids And Adults
It's been a summer of no bedtimes and it may not have been easy to get your kids out of bed this week. Sleep expert Amanda Jewson joins Greg to share how you can get your kids back to school bedtimes after a summer of late nights.
9/7/2022 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
The Rest Of The GTA Is Back To School
It's back to school for remaining GTA schoolboards and Greg and Sheba discuss their kids' first days and what surprised them most about a new school year.
9/7/2022 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
RCMP Still Searching For Killer In Saskatchewan
RCMP are still searching for Myles Sanderson, the accused killer in the Saskatchewan stabbings. Greg updates us on the latest from the Saskatchewan manhunt with more information on the mass killing suspect.
9/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
'We're going to ensure kids remain in school': Education Minister
Greg Brady talks to Education Minister, Stephen Lecce about the 2022/2023 school year.
9/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 1 second
What Is Toronto Today?
We're at one year of Toronto Today on the air here at 640. Greg speaks on his experience coming to the station and his goals for the show.
9/6/2022 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Back To School Is Back To Normal?
Greg and Sheba both have kids going back to school and are hoping for an interruption free school year. The past couple years have been tough on kids and now they're getting back to routine.
9/6/2022 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Trudeau Still Believes "Covid's Not Done With Us Yet"
Over the weekend Justin Trudeau spoke on the rollout of Omicron targeting vaccines. But the way Trudeau Talks about Covid sounds just like last year.
9/6/2022 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Manhunt Ongoing After Deadly Mass Stabbing In Saskatchewan
Greg speaks with retired US Secret Service and US Marshall Service on the largest stabbing massacre in Canadian history.
9/6/2022 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Will Your Kids Catch Up In School?
Greg and Sheba talk on the growing concern over how we bring kids back up to speed. Missing two years is a lot and it will take at least three years at this advanced pace to get everyone back on track.
9/2/2022 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
What Happened To Due Process? Arcade Fire Reaction
Greg speak with fellow host and music lover Alex Pierson to discuss Feist leaving the tour and whether the discourse surrounding the allegations is justified before a conviction has even been made? Alex wants due process instead of leaving it up to the court of public opinion over one publication.
9/2/2022 • 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Unvaccinated U of T Students Could Be In Trouble
Grant is a U of T grad student and represents "U of T Students For Choice". Student bodies are split, half of students want mask and vaccine mandates while the other half do not. U of T has not announced it's position on this which is trouble for those who aren't up to date and wouldn't be able to safely get fully vaccinated before the start of classes.
9/1/2022 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
New Booster and No More Isolation Period
Greg speaks about announcements coming from Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's top doctor. New boosters are arriving, expanded eligibility and Isolation periods have been dropped.
9/1/2022 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Security Detail For All Politicians?
Greg speaks with Kolter Bouchard from 102.1 The Edge. They discuss the Freeland incident, is it worth upping security for Canadian politicians? They also speak on the elimination of the isolation period for Covid cases and Serena Williams winning a match against Anett Kontaveit a player 15 years her junior.
9/1/2022 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Remembering Diana 25 Years Later
Greg spoke with Patrick Jephson, Princess Diana’s former chief of staff and private secretary. Jephson shares stories of Diana and her charity.
8/31/2022 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Politicians Facing Online And In-Person Harassment
Greg has a conversation with MP for Toronto Centre Marci Ien about the harassment of Minister Freeland. Marci Ien speaks on the reality of so many black and racialized women, especially those in the public eye.
8/31/2022 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Accusations Of Arcade Fire's Win Butler May Stop Tour
Greg speaks on the developing story of four women who came forward and accused Win Butler of sexual misconduct.
8/31/2022 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
Federal Politicians Need To Take Accountability
Marc Miller speaks on the shortcomings of the Canadian Government. Miller takes accountability for where the Government has failed the people. We need passports, visas for students and sin numbers for international students. All of these have been delayed and the Government has played a part.
8/30/2022 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Western Students Losing Trust In Medical Advice
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla about how students are feeling about the third dose mandate and how its harming them.
8/30/2022 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Toronto vs Alberta's Reaction To Freeland Incident
Greg speaks with Albertan radio host Shaye Ganam on the Freeland video and the difference in reaction between residence of Ontario and those in Alberta.
8/30/2022 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Western Students Backlash
Western student's are protesting these last minutes mandates and point out how it was only after students had paid for tuition that these rules were announced. Greg shares these student's stories.
8/29/2022 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Freeland Harassment Unacceptable
Greg and Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith discuss Chrystia Freeland being harassed and what it means for politicians, women and minorities.
8/29/2022 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Offices Bringing People Back vs Carbon Footprint
Greg speaks with Norm Di Pasquale on how his running for city councillor will let him influence and improve the city. How do we keep students coming, how do we get people back to the office and how that conflicts with carbon goals.
8/29/2022 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Western's Mandate Isn't Based In Science, Says Top Doctor
Greg speaks with Dr. Matt Strauss, CMOH for Haldimand-Norfolk on Western's three dose mandate.
8/25/2022 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Students Forced To Drop Out Due To Vaccine Mandate
Greg speaks with Sue about how her daughter is unable to take a third dose due to medical reaction and therefor must drop out from Western.
8/25/2022 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Former Jay Roberto Alomar Not Invited To Celebration
Due to sexual misconduct, Former Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar is not invited to the 30th world series celebration. Greg and Sheba discuss.
8/25/2022 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Virtual Education, Some Parents To Keep Kids Home Again
A conversation with Greg and Sheba on why some parents are opting to keep their kids at home this fall.
8/24/2022 • 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Stanley Cup Comes to Muslim Mosque
Greg and London city councilor Marriam Hamou talk about London's own Nazem Kadri bringing the Stanley cup to a mosque and more on Westerns vaccine mandate
8/24/2022 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
How Do We Bring Toronto Back? With Mayor John Tory
Greg talks with John Tory about a housing plan and what it means for the city if people don't come back to work.
8/24/2022 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
3 Siblings Dead After Single Car Collision
Greg talks about the car crash in Brampton that left three siblings dead. What were your driving habits as a teen? Should there be more restriction on G1 and G2 driving licenses?
8/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Ideology, not science, likely driving UWO COVID-19 mandate
Greg Brady talks to Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch about a recent decision by the University of Western Ontario.
8/23/2022 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Politicians Should Leave Social Media
Greg speaks with Siri Agrell, a candidate for Ward 4 and former senior political advisor to Kathleen Wynne and John Tory. Greg asks her how she's planning to improve the city and why she's stepping away from social media during her campaign.
8/22/2022 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Can The Hockey Canada Brand Recover?
Greg speaks with corporate brand specialist Ron Tite on Hockey Canadas incredibly poor attendance to the world juniors with more sponsors dropping by the minute.
8/22/2022 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
When Will The ArriveCAN App End?
Greg talks about the ongoing debates regarding the arrive can app. Over the weekend Omar Alghabra minister of transportation had some hard questions to answer.
8/22/2022 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Will Teachers Strike For a Wage Increase?
Greg Talks with NDP Education Critic and MPP for Davenport as teachers and government debate a wage increase.
8/19/2022 • 13 minutes
Is a Different Health Care System The Way To Go?
Greg talks with Natalie Mehra from the Ontario health coalition on Ontario funding more private surgeries and sending patients to temporary long term care homes.
8/19/2022 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Radio Host Takes a Vow of Silence
Greg speaks with former radio host Drew Marshall on his memoir in Septembers issue of Toronto Life. He went from speaking for a living to vowing silence for months on end while taking in nature on long hikes.
8/19/2022 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Paramedic Getting More Power and Long Term Care Issues
Greg talks about how paramedics might soon be facing more responsibility and are going to be expected to treat patients before they get to the hospital. Also, long term care bed shortages are causing aging parents to live further away from their families.
8/18/2022 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
We Need 1.5 Million More Homes By 2032, Is It Possible?
Greg talks with Mike Moffat about how to we might be able to reach our goal of 1.5 million more homes in Ontario in the next 10 years.
8/18/2022 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Blue Rodeo Is Coming Back To Toronto
Greg Talks with Jim Cuddy about Blue Rodeo's upcoming show on the 27th.
8/18/2022 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Peterborough Mayor Pushes Back On QAnon Protestors
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien has harsh words for the QAnon protestors in a tweet of hers that's gained widespread attention. Greg talks with Diane on the matter.
8/17/2022 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
LaFlamme's Departure, TMU Professor of Journalism Angela Misri's Reaction
Greg and Angela's reaction to Lisa LaFlamme's ejection from her position at CTV. What has come to the surface after 24hrs?
8/17/2022 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Sheba and Greg Still Reeling From Lisa LaFlamme's Departure
The faces of media get a big reaction when they are let go, especially so suddenly. Is the media aging out female faces? There's been a lot of push back that Greg and Sheba discuss.
8/17/2022 • 18 minutes, 21 seconds
Do We Even Have Universal Health Care?
Greg spoke with the Liberal MP for Beaches-East York on what we're doing for health care in this province.
8/16/2022 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Was Lisa LaFlamme's Departure Just Business?
Greg and Sheba discuss Lisa LaFlamme's quick departure from CTV and what it's implications are.
8/16/2022 • 16 minutes, 43 seconds
Five Former Toronto Mayors Agree to Oppose "Strong Mayors"
Greg speaks with former Toronto mayor David Miller on new legislation giving mayors more power.
8/16/2022 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Ontario Health Minister, Nursing Shortage & Grease is the Word
8/10/2022 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Teen sues Ontario hockey camp, former campers over alleged sexual assault.
8/10/2022 • 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Urgent Action for Nurses, Health-Care Professionals Needed
8/10/2022 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Healthcare in Ontario, Masks in University & Tragedy in Ajax
Greg spoke with Alison Braley-Rattai, Grievance Officer for the Brock University Faculty Association
8/9/2022 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
Transit & Future of Ontario Place
8/8/2022 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Malcolm Gladwell against working from home.
8/8/2022 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Hockey Canada needs more leadership changes.
8/8/2022 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Exciting New 640 Lineup Starting Monday August 8th.
8/5/2022 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Ontario Hospital Strain
8/5/2022 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Quebec parents haven’t rushed to get the vaccine for their under 5s
8/5/2022 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
'Shame On Me' Says Executive Producer Jason Chapman
640 Toronto's Executive Producer, Jason Chapman lays out why he failed listeners during the recent election campaign.
8/4/2022 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
Ontario Healthcare System Crisis
8/4/2022 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Make Canada's Universal Health Care System, Truly Universal
Greg spoke with Sara Allin, an Associate Professor of Health Policy at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Sara has been studying Canada’s health care system since 2000. This is NOT a new problem. It is more acute now, but the same issues we’re dealing with today have plagued Canada’s health care system for decades.
8/3/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Guest: Pam Hrick, Executive Director of Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund
Greg spoke with Pam Hrick, about what has the publicity around the lawsuit filed by E.M. against Hockey Canada done to help/hurt victims of sexual assault?
8/3/2022 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
University of Toronto Booster Mandate Doesn't Make Any Sense
Dr. Kwakadwo Kyeremantang joins Greg to talk about the University of Toronto's decision to have at least one COVID-19 booster dose to live in residence.
8/2/2022 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Long-time Councillor Leaving City Politics, Back to School, Caribbean Carnival & U of T Vaccine Mandate
Mike Layton, Toronto City Councillor for University-Rosedale
Karen Brown, President of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (11:53),
Four for Four Quiz - Caribbean Nations theme (23:45),
Laverne Garcia, executive chair of the Toronto Carnival’s festival management committee (29:33),
U of T's vaccine mandate for students living in residence (36:00)
7/29/2022 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Education union accuses Ford government of ‘fear-mongering’
Host Greg Brady speaks with Karen Brown, President of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario.
7/29/2022 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Fireworks Snuck Into Concert, Hockey Canada, Toronto Worst Post-Lockdown City & Stephen Harper Endorses PP
Fireworks smuggled into Dua Lipa’s concert in Toronto last night
Greg Gilhooly, lawyer and survivor of disgraced Winnipeg minor hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James (6:54),
Dr. Shauna Brail, economic geographer and Associate Professor with the Institute for Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto (17:44)
Andrew Brander, Vice President of Crestview Strategy (26:28)
7/28/2022 • 39 minutes, 1 second
Pope's Apology, Horwath Running for Mayor, Hockey Canada, 'Speeding' Cyclists & Fertilizer Tax
Perry Omeasoo, originally from Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta. Perry is a residential school survivor and a mental health counsellor. (1:23),
Andrea Horwath, Former leader of the Ontario NDP, now in the race to be Hamilton’s next mayor (10:40),
Hockey Canada and the tragedy of a 4-year-old being fatally struck by a GO Train (21:35),
Dave Shellnut, Personal Injury Lawyer dubbed ‘The Biking Lawyer' (31:33),
Ryan Koeslag, executive director of Ontario Bean Growers (40:21)
7/27/2022 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Ontario Education, The Pope's Apology, & Rogers Outage
Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of EducationCody Groat, Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at Western University. Professor Groat is Mohawk and a band member of Six Nations of the Grand River (12:45),
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (22:01),Norm Di Pasquale, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 9 & Chair of NoJetsTO (31:31)
7/26/2022 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
Ontario education minister wants extracurriculars offered in September
Host Greg Brady speaks with Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce.
7/26/2022 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
The Pope, Passports & Hockey Canada
The Pope visits Canada (:57),
Karina Gould - Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (11:35),
Dr. Mike Moffatt - Assistant Professor of Economics at Western University and senior director of the Smart Prosperity Institute (23:19),
Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo, Assistant Professor of theology, and Special Advisor on Indigenous Initiatives, Victoria University, University of Toronto (30:48),
Dan Robson, The Athletic (41:39).
7/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Pierre Poilievre, Hitchhikers & Hells Angels
Pierre Poilievre, MP for Carleton and candidate for leader of the CPC (1:02),
Greg picked up a hitchhiker (14:24),
Jaivet Ealom, author of the book “Escape From Manus Prison” (23:23),
Four 4 Four Quiz on Hells Angels (33:51),
Dayo Kefentse, Content Strategist with the Globe and Mail's Globe Content Studio and Managing Director of DAYO Media & Communications (39:47)
7/22/2022 • 57 minutes, 52 seconds
Guest host Sheba Siddiqui discusses combatting loneliness during the pandemic
7/21/2022 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Humboldt Driver Parole, Gas & eBikes
Mayor Powers & Humboldt Driver (:46),
Timothy Egan, President and CEO of the Canadian Gas Association (11:24),
Greg & Sheba talk about accidental 9-1-1 calls (22:06),
Aaron Enchin, Manager at Curbside Cycle (27:19),
Four 4 Four Quiz: History of Toronto Mayors (37:59),
Sabrina Nanji, Reporter with the QP Observer (42:45).
7/21/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
Mayor Powers, Hockey Canada & Heat
Toronto & Ottawa Mayors getting more power? (1:27),
Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul’s (10:24),
Phil Nichols, the CEO of the Toronto Humane Society (20:51),
Four 4 Four Quiz: Heat (28:45),
: Urz Heer, Brampton Community Advocate (35:45).
7/20/2022 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Tetris for PTSD, Cats on Leashes & Hot In The City
It's hot out & Covid shots for kids under 5 (:44),
Dr. Kristopher Alexander, Professor of Video Games at TMU (11:03),
Greg & Sheba talk bad look for the Toronto Police Service and Swimply (20:43),
Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 19 Beaches—East York (32:00),
Four 4 Four Quiz (41:55),
Davelle Morrison is a broker with Bosley Real Estate Limited (48:16)
7/19/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 44 seconds
Dayo Kefentse - Managing director at Dayo Media and Communications
Greg speaks with DMC's Dayo Kefentse about a new partnership that is the first of its kind at the University of Toronto in launching 100 Black-owned technology startups.
7/18/2022 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
More Shootings in Toronto, Roman Baber, Anthony Farnell & More
Are we becoming numb to shootings in our City? (:56),
Roman Baber, Candidate for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada (11:15),
Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist for Global News (21:25),
Greg & Sheba Siddiqui talk about Niagara Falls (27:52),
Four 4 Four Quiz : Niagara Falls (34:05),
Rocco Achampong, Toronto City Councillor Candidate for Spadina-Fort York (41:05)
7/18/2022 • 58 minutes, 13 seconds
Guest host Sheba Siddiqui discusses mental health and Islamophobia.
7/17/2022 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Patrick Brown, Boris Johnson & More
Patrick Brown ( 1:06)
Amber MacArthur (14:58)
Roe v Wade discussion with Greg (27:47)
Steve Paikin (35:41)
James Mercer (47:06)
7/7/2022 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
Patrick Brown Disqualified, TTC Violence & More
Patrick Brown, a timeline of events ( 1:06)
Kenny Shim, owner of the Busy Bee Market on King Street West (13:59)
Andrew Brander, served as a senior adviser in the Ford government and is now a vice president at Crestview Strategy (26:46)
Andrew Perez, Toronto-based public-affairs professional, freelance writer, and political activist. He volunteered on the Ontario Liberal Party’s central campaign team during the 2022 Ontario election (35:37)
Tasha Kheiriddin, Co-president for the Jean Charest campaign, she’s also author of ‘The Right Path: How Conservatives can unite inspire and take Canada Forward.' (46:56)
Ana Bailao, City Councillor for Ward 9 Davenport and Deputy Mayor for the south area of the City (58:39)
7/6/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Highland Park Shooting, Pearson Int'l Airport & More
Highland Park Shooting (1:18),
Animal Law Lawyer, Rebeka Breder (11:20),
ER Wait Times in Ontario (21:06),
Alan Cross, Canadian Music Journalist (31:33),
Kolter Bouchard, co-host of The Kolter and Meredith Show, it airs Weekdays 3 pm – 7 pm on 102.1 The Edge (39:54),
7/6/2022 • 55 minutes, 7 seconds
Canada Day in Ottawa, Car Thefts in Toronto & More
Chaos at Pearson Airport (1:16),
Car thefts in Toronto (8:46),
Jodie Williams, co-chair of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario (14:51),
Frazer Snowden, Global News Reporter (24:52),
Dave Perry, Security Analyst, CEO of Investigative Solutions Network Inc, Former Toronto Police Officer (31:43),
Toronto mayoral candidate, Sarah Climenhaga (42:50),
Global News Chief Meteorologist, Anthony Farnell (53:06)
7/4/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
Air Canada, Canada Day Fireworks & More
Air Canada reducing flights (:59),
Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (11:00),
Ron Tite, Corporate Brand Specialist/Entrepreneur re: Hockey Canada (19:07),
Greg & Sheba talk Canada/Canadian Flag and "I Am Canadian" ad (29:59),
Four 4 Four Quiz: Canadian Facts (35:27),
Shaun Collier, Mayor Of Ajax (41:33),
Duncan Dee, Former Chief Operating Officer for Air Canada (50:47),
Steve Iseman , Spinning Wheels Tour to raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease (1:02)
6/30/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Toronto Housing, Hockey Canada Scandal & More
Toronto housing affordability (1:26),
Joanne McNeish, Associate Professor of Marketing Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (13:46),
Sheba & Greg: How has our flag become such a divisive symbol in such a short time? Is the flag a symbol we can get back or is it lost forever? (24:52),
Four 4 Four Quiz: Camera Day (29:48),
Naama Blonder, Architect and Urban Planner at Smart Density (38:14),
Ian Mendes, author & covering Hockey Canada investigation for The Athletic (48:09),
Dr. Stefan Baral, epidemiologist (59:08).
6/29/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Tory & Ford BFFs, Paul Jenkins, Mayor of Bancroft & More
Ford/Tory meeting - why it matters (1:35)
Paul Jenkins, Mayor of Bancroft (13:09)
Greg & Sheba - Moving Scam (24:09)
Erica Ifill - Trudeau Government and What the Flag represents (31:23)
Four 4 Four Quiz - Elton Musk (41:56)
Jenny Wyatt, Director of Camp Programs at Appleby College (48:09)
Pride Parade back in full voice and crowds much bigger than 2019 (1:07),
Nathaniel Erksine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (12:06),
Greg &Sheba discuss the outrage over decision to end U.S. rights to abortion fuels protests in Canada (22:12),
Josh Matlow, Toronto City councillor for Ward 12 Toronto St. Paul’s (31:04),
Four 4 Four Quiz: Driver's exam questions (40:12),
Ross Hull, Global News meteorologist (45:53).
6/27/2022 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
Guest Host - Rubina Ahmed-Haq
Julie Lalonde, women's rights advocate and public educator about bystander intervention regarding domestic violence (:27), Gareth Watson, Investment Advisor on the economic outlook for Toronto and GTA (11:34), Sherwin Modeste, Executive Director of Pride Toronto (20:42)
6/24/2022 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Taste of The Danforth, Brad Bradford, Sabrina Nanji & More
TASTE OF DANFORTH scrubbed. Why? How? (1:02), Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 19 Beaches—East York (10:59), Greg & Sheba discuss how hard it is to find anyone to speak to The Taste of The Danforth cancellation (22:32), Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer (26:46), Four 4 Four Quiz about Rollercoasters (36:15), Ethan Lou, writer of this month’s Toronto Life cover story (41:30).
6/23/2022 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Mayoral Race, Shorts In The Workplace? Marci Ien, Cineplex Booking Fees.
Mayoral Races (0:49). Can men wear shorts to the office without looking unprofessional? (11:41). Guest: Marci Ien, MP for Toronto Centre, Minister of Women & Gender Equality and Youth (20:34). Cineplex Booking Charge (31:50). Four 4 Four Quiz (40:18). The Muzzo Name (48:21).
6/22/2022 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
Signs Any 80's Toronto Kid Knows, Sebastian Clovis & More
Ontario’s teacher/support unions are ready to bargain (1:09), Sheba & Greg discuss Ontario father whose 3 children were killed by drunk driver in 2015 dies (11:37). Debbie Hayton, physics teacher - transgender swimmers in elite women's events (21:46). Signs you'd know if you were a kid growing in Toronto in the 80s (32:04). Dale Carruthers, Reporter with the London Free Press about Street Gangs (39:14). Sebastian Clovis, host and Exec. Producer of HGTV Canada’s GUT JOB (47:21)
6/21/2022 • 57 minutes, 32 seconds
TTC Attack, In-Person Doctor Visits & Anthony Farnell
Horrible TTC attack from Friday (1:16), Mom of first year University student, Tricia Mumby (12:20). Evelyn Fox, Founder of Communities for Zero Violence (24:17), Four 4 Four Quiz about the movie Jaws (37:10), In-person doctor visits & fathers (42:34), Albert Koehl, founder - Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition. road safety advocate (53:37) and Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist (1:02:28).
6/20/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds
David Miller, Casey Palmer, Anthony Farnell
David Miller - his thoughts on whether or not public dollars should be used to fund any changes to BMO (1:10). Casey Palmer - How to raise sons and how is raising kids today different from 30 years ago (13:03). Anthony Farnell - Global News Meteorologist on what to expect this fathers day weekend (21:25)
6/17/2022 • 28 minutes, 11 seconds
Rubina Ahmed-Haq Guest Hosting - Sam Abuelsamid, Brad Bradford, Dr. Kristopher Alexander
Sam Abuelsamid, an EV expert on a survey finding more than half of Canadians say they wont consider buying a fully electric vehicle as their next car. (0:33)
Brad Bradford, Toronto city councilor speaks about ActiveTO. (11:38)
Dr. Kristopher Alexander, Professor of video games at Toronto Metropolitan University sheds light on the unexpected effect of video games. (24:58)
6/16/2022 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Rubina Ahmed-Haq Guest Hosting - Laura Williams, Robert Kokonis
Laura Williams - employment lawyer, at williams HR law LLP in Markham (0:24)
Four4Four Quiz - How much do you know about the megalodon? (13:57)
Robert Kokonis - Founder and Managing Director at AirTrav. (20:00)
6/15/2022 • 33 minutes
With guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq
Rubina Talks to Nita Chhinzer, an associate professor of human resources in the department of management at the University of Guelph about the pressure of returning to the office (:21), Our Four 4 Four Quiz about Monkeys in Space (13:05). Rubina also welcomes Trevor Mayoh, Principal Consultant at Equity Leaders to the show to help us understand Incel culture with the Yonge Street Van attack sentencing (18:47).
6/14/2022 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Patrick Brown
6/13/2022 • 1 minute, 33 seconds
ActiveTO, Patrick Brown, Justin Bieber's Health Condition
Greg looks at the argument Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro wants ACTIVETO done (:53), Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown (9:20), Dr. Clare Craig, diagnostic pathologist on Justin Bieber's health condition (21:28). Our Four 4 Four quiz about the Jurassic Park Movies (32:24), Norm DiPasquale, TCDSB trustee (39:47) and Greg & Sheba discuss Greg's return to buffet restaurants and Justin Bieber (48:58).
6/13/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
January 6 hearings, Charles Pascal, Dwight Duncan & More
Greg looks at the January 6 hearings and Donald Trump's role in all of it (:53), Dwight Duncan, former Ontario Finance Minister (11:08). Our Four 4 Four quiz all about Jason Alexander, the actor, not Britney Spears ex husband (20:56), Charles Pascal, Professor Emeritus at OISE (27:50). Greg and Content Producer, Sheba Siddiqui talk about iMessage edit feature and Cockroaches in the courtroom (37:29). Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist looks at the weekend weather and "Working For The Weekend" (48:03)
6/10/2022 • 55 minutes, 42 seconds
The PGA and Saudi Arabia
IMI International's Don Mayo joins Greg to discuss the PGA and Saudi Arabia.
6/10/2022 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Car Jackings, David Reevely, & Danielle Russell.
Greg talks the high level of Car jackings (1:13), Content Producer Sheba Siddiqui returns from Vacation (10:11). Mask mandates on public transportation is ending this weekend and Greg takes a closer look (21:12). It's Donald Duck Day and that was the topic of our Four 4 Four Quiz (31:13), David Reevely, covers the Ontario government for The Logic (36:35), and Danielle Russell, a Certified Association Executive, who has worked for nearly 15 years experience with Not-for-Profits, Charities, and Associations (44:45).
6/9/2022 • 56 minutes, 3 seconds
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Troy Reeb, Executive VP of Corus Entertainment & More
Greg takes a look at a group of parents is fighting for answers, trying to understand what science was used to keep Ontario schools closed for so long (:54), Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases specialist (8:31). Our Four 4 Four Quiz about Justin Bieber (18:54), Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President of Corus Entertainment onthe new and returning shows Global Television this fall (21:14). Also, Justin Bieber canceled both his shows at Scotiabank Arena because of sickness, we talked to superfan Lindsey – it’s the THIRD TIME her tickets have gone unused because of cancellations (35:43).
6/8/2022 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Pearson Airport, Hoggard to appeal verdict, & More
Greg loves to fly but going through Pearson Airport is a nightmare (1:04), Greg & Producer Jason Chapman further the airport discussion and reveal an interesting take by Hamilton Police from a story about a Megachurch pastor arrested in sexual assault investigation (10:38). Greg spoke with Ryan Moss, a P.E.I Lawyer, who was involved in a potentially landmark child custody case (20:51). Greg talked about Jacob Hoggard appealing his verdict (32:40), Greg & Jason talk about the Mississauga teen arrested involving a mass shooting threat (42:49), our Four 4 Four Quiz (48:29), Carleton Grant, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards (56:12) & Bryan Crawford, Tournament Director of the RBC Canadian Open (1:02:27).
6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Jacob Hoggard Verdict, Canadian Men's Soccer, Anthony Farnell & more
After the weekend to catch our breath, Greg looks at last Thursday's Election (:58), Andrew Furgiuele, criminal lawyer examines the verdict on Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard (12:01). Our Four 4 Four Quiz on the RBC Canadian Open (21:34), the Canadian Men's Soccer pay dispute (28:27), Nawaz Tahir, a London lawyer and Chair of Hikma Public Affairs Council, an advocacy group for London and area Muslims (37:41), Joe Mihevc, Councillor for Ward 10 (47:48) & Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist (57:40).
6/6/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Election Reaction, Jessica Bell, Alex Boutilier & Sean O’Shea & more
Greg and Sheba react to the Election results (:38). Jessica Bell, NDP for University-Rosedale (10:00). Global news Alex Boutilier & Sean O’Shea give their thoughts to the Election ( 19:16) and Dave Woodard takes a look at Andrea Horwath's future (28;19)
6/3/2022 • 35 minutes, 53 seconds
Depp/Heard Verdict, Nathaniel Erksine-Smith, Ukraine & More
Greg & Sheba weigh in on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard verdict (:28), Nathaniel Erksine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talks Provincial & Federal issues (19:16). Our Four 4 For Quiz featured Ontario Election facts (20:33), Anthony Furey, Toronto Sun Columnist (26:41), Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer (35:22) and can a soccer team help heal a Nation? Ukraine thinks so (42:38).
6/2/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Remaining Covid Measures, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia.
Greg looks at the remaining Covid measures in place at Pearson Airport (:44), Critical care and palliative care physician at The Ottawa Hospital,Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng (10:53). Greg also welcomed the Mayor of Sarina, Mike Bradley (33:03), Greg & Technical Director, Gord Rennie talk about the surprise #1 of a song from 1985 (43:49) and Jessica Spieker, Friends and Families for Safe Streets (49:53).
6/1/2022 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Threats In Schools, Marit Stiles, Four 4 Four Quiz & Tracey Wilson
Greg takes a look at threats in schools (:50) and welcomed Marit Stiles, NDP MPP for Davenport and Education Critic (9:17). Our Four 4 Four Quiz was in celebration of Parrot Day (17:58) and Greg spoke with Tracey Wilson, vice president of public relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (22:53)
5/31/2022 • 34 minutes, 49 seconds
Harassment of Politicians, Alan Carter, Shanghai Lockdowns & Four 4 Four Quiz
Greg examines the desire of some people to harass politicians(:42). Alan Carter stops by for a look ahead to Thursday's election (9:23). We have our Four 4 Four quiz about France (16:24) and Greg spoke to Racelle Luo, originally from Toronto, living in Shanghai with her three children and husband. Now in quarantine going on 81 days (23:02).
5/30/2022 • 31 minutes, 53 seconds
Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader, Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal
Greg examines the events of the Scarborough shooting near a school (:54); Welcomes Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader (12:28). We also play our Four 4 Four Quiz about Stranger Things (23:53) and Greg talks with Anthony Housefather, MP for Mount Royal (31:03)
5/27/2022 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
Ontario Election with David Coletto & Sabrina Nanji, Ambarish Chandra
Greg shared some heartbreaking audio from a dad who lost his little girl in the Texas school shooting (:32), Ontario Election coverage with David Coletto from Abacus Data (11:15) and Sabrina Nanji from the QP Observer (29:02). Greg also talked airline travel with Ambarish Chandra, professor at the Rotman School of Management (20:08).
5/26/2022 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
Beaches resident who was attacked
Beaches resident Liam Murphy recorded the Woodbine Beach violence over the weekend and then had fireworks shot at him for speaking up.
5/26/2022 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Texas School Shooting, 2 Year Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd
Greg and Sheba examine the Texas elementary school shooting (23:20), also Greg talks with former Congressman Joe Walsh about the tragedy (12:26). Two years ago on this very day, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin. Greg spoke with Michelle Gross formed Communities Against Police Brutality in the Minneapolis area (32:42).
5/25/2022 • 59 minutes, 2 seconds
Weekend Violence, Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, Bill Maher Comments & Anthony Farnell
Greg reacts to the weekend violence (1:06) Talks with Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party leader (10:04). Reaction to Bill Maher’s monologue from Friday (20:40) and talked storm fallout with Anthony Farnell, Global News Chief Meteorologist (30:34).
5/24/2022 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Tom Cochrane, Edward Keenan & The long weekend forecast.
Greg talks with Canadian music icon, Tom Cochrane (12:07), Toronto Star Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief. Edward Keenan about the Buffalo massacre (25:30) and Global News Chief Meteorologist, Anthony Farnell about the long weekend weather (35:12).
5/20/2022 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
Jason Kenney resigns, Andrea Horwath has covid, baby formula shortage
5/19/2022 • 48 minutes, 42 seconds
Ontario election, Buffalo terrorist, and more
5/18/2022 • 38 minutes, 45 seconds
Ontario provincial debate, Steve Paiking, car jacking and school dress codes
Greg speaks with co-moderator and TVO's Steve Paikin about last night's provincial leaders debate. Litigation lawyer Angela Chaisson joins the show to discuss a student's rights regarding an Ottawa school's dress code blitz. Global News reporter Marianne Dimain on Toronto Maple Leaf Mitch Marner's car jacking. Greg and Sheba discuss the sentencing in the Brady Robertson case.
5/17/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 41 seconds
Buffalo terrorism, an Ottawa school's dress code inspection, Ontario election
Greg speaks with Ottawa resident Nick Dumoulin whose sister was subjected to a dress code inspection at her Catholic school. Toronto business owner Palma N'Sheluvzit discusses today's topics with Greg.
5/16/2022 • 32 minutes, 39 seconds
These 'idiots' need to be dealt with: Peterborough mayor, Rent-a-Cops a waste of money in Toronto Parks, and a Toronto City Councillor admits to breaking a law
5/13/2022 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
'There's an increase in hate towards politicians' NDP MPP, Del Duca and Horwath duking it out for second place and why some university students will have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before attending class this fall
5/12/2022 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
Ontario's Education Minister says sorry for participating in 'slave auction,' Toronto's Mayor worries about people carrying 3 cases of 2-4s in our parks, and was Jagmeet Singh offside when he said grocery stores are 'gouging' consumers
5/11/2022 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh says Canadian grocery stores are 'gouging' consumers, What can be done to fix the massive lines at Pearson Airport and Thumbs up for Toronto's decision to end its emergency response to COVID-19
NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh doesn't mince words in his conversation with Toronto Today. Singh suggests grocery stores in Canada could be breaking anti-profiteering legislation.
5/10/2022 • 28 minutes, 38 seconds
'Best teacher ever' has a hard time getting a job, Liberal policy may cost them the election and feeling hot, hot, hot in Toronto
As we talk about hiring more teachers in Ontario and making class sizes smaller, an incredible story from the Toronto Star. Thiru Thirukkumaran needs to be a full-time teacher! His principal, Trevor Bullen joined us to talk a bit more about this.
Greg also walks through why he thinks the Ontario Liberal's plan to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for students a giant misstep. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla also weighs in on the topic.
And, Anthony Farnell tries to explain how we're going from winter to summer without any spring in between!
5/9/2022 • 28 minutes, 26 seconds
Capping class sizes, IPSOS poll, masks and the environment, Canadian abortion policies
Greg discusses the Liberal party's promise to cap classes sizes in Ontario to 20 students. Greg and Sheba discuss a new IPSOS poll saying 1 in 3 Canadians will quit if they can't work from home. OISE professor emeritus Charles Pascal discusses the roadblocks to capping class sizes. Suzanne Johnson discusses masks and the environment. Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill shares her insight on abortion rights.
5/6/2022 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
Abortion rights, Andrea Horwath, Amber and Johnny
Caller Tori shares her experience with abortion with Greg. Greg and Sheba discuss who gets a vote when it comes to abortion rights. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath shares her election platform. Amber Heard has now taken the stand in the Johnny Depp trial.
5/5/2022 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds
Green Party platform, return-to-work policies, Dave Chappelle, Roe vs. Wade
Greg speaks with Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner about his party's platform. Greg and Sheba debate the hesitation people are feeling in coming back to the office as well as an attack on Dave Chappelle. Greg discusses Roe vs. Wade.
5/4/2022 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
Steven Del Duca, buck-a-ride, booze in the park, return-to-work
Greg speaks with Ontario Liberal Party leader Steven Del Duca about transit, vaccine mandates and four-day work weeks. Greg and Sheba discuss the possibility of four-day working in Ontario. The Toronto Star's Ben Spurr discusses what $1/ride will do for trains, busses and streetcars. City councilor Josh Matlow talks about his proposal to allow alcohol in parks this summer. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey joins Greg to talk about what return-to-work looks like.
5/3/2022 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
Ontario's budget , the Yes Express, escaping an abusive marriage, Eid Mubarak!
Greg speaks with Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about Ontario's budget and Premier Doug Ford's soft campaign kick off. Sheba and Greg discuss Eid. Toronto Life has a new story on Maria Malik and how she escaped an abusive marriage. TMU's Dr. Eric Kam discusses the university's name change and the rally in Ottawa. Plus paying it forward.
5/2/2022 • 54 minutes, 49 seconds
Blood donation, biker rally, Raptors loss
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about natural immunity, vaccines for toddlers and blood donation. Global News reporter Marianne Dimain joins Greg to talk the Raptors loss. Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull on this weekend's biker rally in Ottawa and federal mandates. Greg and Sheba discuss whether this will give bikers a bad name.
4/29/2022 • 41 minutes, 29 seconds
Covid rules are covid rules, domestic violence, Ottawa rally
Greg speaks with MP and Conservative Shadow Minister for Health Michael Barrett about a child who is being quarantined because she has natural immunity. Intimate partner violence survivor Amy Kaufman tells Greg what it took for her to leave sports journalist Jonah Keri. Ottawa resident Tim Abray is frustrated with the biker rally that is on its way to Ottawa. Global News journalist Susan Hay has been awarded the Order of Ontario.
4/28/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
A furious dad, the Liberals' LTC plan, Toronto Metropolitan University and more
Filmmaker Paul Kemp joins Greg to discuss his 12 year old daughter being forced to quarantine in her room after a family vacation even though she has natural immunity. Greg and Sheba discuss what this pandemic is doing to children across the country. Dr. Nathan Stall joins Greg to talk about the Liberals plan on long-term care. Greg discusses Toronto Metropolitan University with Chatterbox guests HGTV's Sebastian Clovis and Global News National Reporter Mike Drolet.
Filmmaker, Paul Kemp, reached out to Toronto Today after returning from a family trip to the Dominican Republic. His 12-year old daughter tested positive for COVID-19 this past winter. The family doctor advised her not to get her second COVID shot at this time. Despite her recent infection and having received her first COVID-19 vaccination, Kemp's daughter has been ordered to quarantine from her family and remain indoors until May 4th. She continues to test negative for the virus. Kemp is frustrated by the restrictions and the lack of appeal process. LISTEN to his conversation with Greg Brady.
4/27/2022 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
NDP plan, a new Conservative party, digital IDs
Greg speaks with Conservative candidate Ann Francis about a new party within a party in the CPC. NDP education critic Marit Stiles joins Greg to discuss the NDP's new platform. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey discusses digital IDs and why the Ontario government is pushing them forward. Greg and Sheba discuss their concerns around digital identification.
4/26/2022 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
Van attack anniversary, Ex-Guantanamo detainee, students returning to university
Greg discusses the four year anniversary of the Yonge Street van attack. NCCM CEO Mustafa Farooq joins Greg to talk about an ex-Guantanamo detainee detained for 14 years without being charged for any crime. X University's Dr. Eric Kam talks about what students need when returning to the classroom. Greg and Sheba discuss the France election and what Macron's win means for her.
4/25/2022 • 38 minutes, 24 seconds
TTC safety, George Strombo, return to work
Greg speaks with radio host George Stroumboulopoulos about his interview with Rush and more. The Globe and Mail's Vanmala Subramanium joins Greg to discuss a hesitation to return to the office. Dalhousie University's Lori Turnbull joins Greg to talk federal politics.
4/22/2022 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds
A chat with George Stroumboulopoulos
Greg speaks with radio host and Canadian media icon George Stroumboulopoulos about his sit-down with Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
4/22/2022 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Raptors, inflation, Johnny Depp, war crimes
Greg speaks with 640 Executive Producer Jason Chapman on his experience buying a new car when nothing is available. Today's Chatterbox features 640 Toronto's Alan Carter and QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji discussing provincial politics, the NDP and Johnny Depp. Greg and Sheba discuss the Johnny Depp trial. Author John Spencer discusses his new book Connected Soldiers.
4/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
Banning firearms, a TDSB teacher's email to students, President Biden
Greg speaks with VP of the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights Tracey Wilson on whether Del Duca's proposal to ban handguns will actually reduce gun crime. Greg takes calls from teachers on whether a TDSB teacher sending his students an email telling them they will kill him if they don't wear masks. Gallup Senior Editor Jeffrey M. Jones explains why President Biden is down in the polls.
4/20/2022 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Toronto Life
Toronto Life magazine's new Editor-in-chief Malcolm Johnston joins Greg to discuss this month's magazine.
4/20/2022 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Masks off on US planes, Ukraine, coming out of the pandemic, Afghanistan
Greg speaks with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Zain Chagla about how we should move forward out of this pandemic. DisInfoWatch.org's Marcus Kolga discusses the latest situation in Ukraine. TVO The Agenda's Steve Paikin joins Greg to discuss the CPC election and candidates. Veterans Transition Network's Oliver Thorne on why charities are pulling out of Afghanistan. Councilor Kristyn Wong-Tam on why she's decided to join provincial politics. Blue Jays fan CJ Hager on why her sign was not allowed into the Jays game.
4/19/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Pierre Poilievre's strategy, Buck Martinez, NYC schools
Greg speaks with the Washington Post's David Moscrop about why Pierre Poilievre is doing it all wrong. X University's Eric Kam on Buck Martinez and rising interest rates. NYC mom and educator Karen Vaites and children's learning losses.
4/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
One covid year ago
Author William Browder joins Greg to discuss his new book Freezing Order. Epidemiologist Allison Krug discusses waste water and covid cases. Greg and Sheba discuss Peter Juni's comments on staying outside over Easter weekend. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on what life was like a year ago and how far we've come. Security analyst Dave Perry joins Greg to talk about the two Toronto murders and the arrest that followed.
4/14/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
Ottawa school board re-masks, multi-property owners, Black NDP MPP ousted
Greg speaks with Ivey Business School professor Mike Moffatt about housing being held by multi-property owners in many provinces and what this means for Canadians. A Black NDP MPP has lost his chance to run again in his riding and NDP committee member Paul Ferreira digs into why. An Ottawa school board has implemented masks for students and staff. Sheba and Greg question who is in charge.
4/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
Home Rebates
Bonny Koabel from AKR Consulting Canada joins Greg to discuss Green Homes incentives.
4/13/2022 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Jean Charest, Chris Pronger, masks in schools, Ontario pcr testing
Greg speaks with CPC leadership candidate Jean Charest about Pierre Poilievre, his childcare plan and running for the Party. Former NHL player Chris Pronger joins Greg to discuss athletes and finances. OSSTF President Karen Littlewood talks masks and mandates. TCDSB Trustee Norm DiPasquale discusses masks and pcr testing. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks CPC leadership, masks and Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference.
4/12/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Rapid tests for private schools, Ukraine, home ownership
Greg speaks with Western University professor Prachi Srivastava about the impact of inequity when it comes to rapid tests being sent to private schools first. Disinfo Watch's Marcus Kolga updates us on the latest in Ukraine and Russia. X University professor Eric Kam explains the housing crisis and university tuition.
4/11/2022 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Blue Jays Home Opener, mask mandate push, budget fallout
Greg speaks with epidemiologist Stefan Baral on the sixth wave. Dr. Isaac Bogoch on a push for masks and wastewater data. Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin discusses the federal budget. Today's Chatterbox includes 640 Toronto Executive Producer Jason Chapman and host of London Live Mike Stubbs on today's hot topics.
4/8/2022 • 55 minutes, 35 seconds
The CDC on wastewater, where is Ontario's CMOH, budget, Elon Musk
Greg speaks with sports medicine physician Howard Winston on Tiger Woods' comeback. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on why Ontario's CMOH Dr. Kieran Moore hasn't come forward during a sixth wave. Tech expert Amber MacArthur on Elon Musk buying into Twitter. Global News Senior Political Reporter Amanda Connolly discusses what we should expect to see from today's budget announcement.
4/7/2022 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
Joe Cressy, forcing you back into the office, and Jerry Dias
Greg speaks with Councilor Joe Cressy about his career transition. Can your employer force you back in the office? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus answers that question. National Post reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Greg to discuss Jerry Dias. The 4-day Work Week UK's Adrian McMahon on how it's working over there.
4/6/2022 • 58 minutes, 11 seconds
The sixth wave, CPC leadership, housing, four-day work week
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about the sixth wave, masking, and...more vaccines. Today's Chatterbox includes Political Commentator Tasha Kheiriddin and The Pointer editor San Grewal on the CPC leadership, Ukraine, and Ontario's upcoming provincial election. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey joins Greg to talk sixth wave and the Liberals. Greg and Sheba discuss the four-day work week and what role race played in the Will Smith slap.
4/5/2022 • 55 minutes, 10 seconds
Covid lab-leak controversy, teens and mental health, four-day work week, Ramadan
Greg speaks with Vanity Fair contributor Katherine Eban on her article about a nonprofit at the center of the covid lab-leak controversy. Greg and Sheba discuss the effects of lockdowns on teens and kids. X University professor Eric Kam joins Greg to discuss the implications of a four-day work week and western forces in Ukraine. Sheba fills us in on the first Monday of Ramadan.
4/4/2022 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds
US oil reserves, Pope's apology, men's soccer sword
Greg speaks with Cornerstone Analytics' Mike Rothman about the United States using oil reserves and what this means. Activist Urz Heer and music expert Alan Cross discuss the pope's apology and the CPC leadership. Sword maker Steve Karakostas describes making the Canadian men's soccer team sword. Greg and Sheba discuss two couples' ideas on how to afford a house in Toronto.
4/1/2022 • 47 minutes, 28 seconds
WFH follow up, anti-virals, FIFA
Greg and Sheba continue their discussion on working from home. Former Toronto mayor David Miller talks about building BMO field. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla discusses the sixth wave. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur talks political pressure on doctors during the pandemic.
3/31/2022 • 56 minutes, 18 seconds
Working from home, national security, Indigenous leaders in the Vatican
Greg and Sheba battle it out on whether there are any benefits to working from home. Carleton University professor and security analyst Stephanie Carvin on national security. NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa shares his thoughts on Indigenous leaders meeting with the pope. Swedish journalist Johan Anderberg discusses his new book on how Sweden handled the pandemic. 640 host Kelly Cutrara and Global News Journalist Mike Drolet join Greg to discuss today's hottest topics.
3/30/2022 • 1 hour, 9 seconds
Mental health, childcare deal, Russia and mandates
Greg discusses mental health since the mandates have been lifted in Ontario. NDP MPP Bhutila Karpoche on the new Ontario childcare deal. Disinfo Watch's Marcus Kolga with the latest on Ukraine and Russia. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks about what has really changed since the mask mandates have been lifted.
3/29/2022 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
Will Smith, Ontario childcare deal, Canadian men's soccer, April Foods Day
Greg and Sheba discuss the slap heard around the world at the Academy Awards. Executive Director of the Association for Early Childhood Education in Ontario Rachel Vickerson joins Greg to discuss Ontario's announcement on $10/day childcare. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill talks Oscars, what role race played in the Will Smith debacle and Chris Rock. Global News icon and journalist Susan Hay joins Greg to discuss April Foods Day.
3/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Another covid wave, John Tory, FIFA, Oscars
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about his tweet on a second covid wave arriving in Ontario. Minister of Sport Pascale St Onge joins Greg to discuss FIFA and venues. Film writer Keith Phipps joins the show to talk Oscar predictions. Chatterbox includes Conservative activist Urz Heer and radio host Alan Cross with today's latest topics.
3/25/2022 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Ukraine, NDP MPP, weather preparedness, gas prices and prom planning
Greg and Sheba discuss MPP Paul Miller's ousting from the NDP. Today's Chatterbox is with the QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji and 640 host Alan Carter discussing what really happened between Paul Miller and Andrea Horwath. The Toronto Star's Jennifer Pagliaro with the city's capability for emergency preparedness when it comes to weather and Bruce Arthur talks trans athletes. Energy expert Vijay Muralidharan with the latest on gas prices. Belo Fashions Susan Belo talks about grads and proms and what she's seeing in her dress store.
Greg speaks with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng about masking, vaccines and a world post-pandemic. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joins the show to discuss the Liberal and NDP alliance and what this means for Canadians. Political commentator Alex Brown on how to handle the messaging around covid. Dr. Jane Thornton shares her study on why moderate exercise will help you recover from covid.
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 2 seconds
The Liberals and the NDP! How does this affect the Conservatives?
Greg speaks with Global News' Politics Reporter Alex Boutilier about the Liberal Party and the NDP's tentative deal. Crestview Strategies' Andrew Brander joins Greg to discuss how this affects the Conservative Party. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey explains how the Liberals benefit from this merge. Today's Chatterbox features freelance journalist Winston Sih and author/former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes breaking down today's hot topics. World Vision's Mike Weickert joins Greg to discuss the refugee crisis in Ukraine.
3/22/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Masks are gone! Plus government polls, CP Rail and digital Black face
Greg and Sheba discuss the first day of mask mandates being removed. OISE professor emeritus Charles Pascal discusses the Ford government. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill talks digital Black face. X University's Eric Kam talks masks, CP Rail and the federal government.
3/21/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 23 seconds
World Sleep Day, Pierre Poilievre, pandemic kids
Greg speaks with Conservative activist Urz Heer and musicologist Alan Cross about the CPC leadership race. On World Sleep Day, expert Alanna McGinn weighs in on sleep habits, behaviors and solutions. New York City Social Worker Justin Spiro talks about the impact the pandemic has had on kids.
3/18/2022 • 57 minutes, 8 seconds
Masks off kids, Ukraine, travel restrictions easing, athletes not getting vaccinated
Greg speaks with Education Professor at the University of Ottawa Tracy Vaillancourt about masks coming off of students. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins Greg to talk about the issues that may arise from masks being removed. Today's Chatterbox features Alan Carter and Sabrina Nanji. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur discusses unvaccinated athletes.
3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
President Zelenskyy, NDP MP Charlie Angus, masks and long covid
Greg speaks with Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about hospital ICU's, masks and vaccine passports. NDP MP Charlie Angus reacts to President Zelenskyy's address to Canadians. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller discusses long covid. Sheba and Greg talk mask segregation.
3/16/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
A dirty CPC leadership race, Russian super yachts, gas prices
Greg speaks with TVO's Steve Paikin about Patrick Brown, how the race for CPC leadership will play out and why Poilievre is playing dirty. Energy firm Kalibra's Vijay Muralidharan joins Greg to discuss why gas prices keep rising and whether this is connected to Russia. Super yacht expert Sam Tucker explains why Russian oligarchs are moving their yachts as quickly as possible. Greg and Sheba discuss the idea of the world returning to normal.
3/15/2022 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
CPC leadership, Ukraine, Chrystia Freeland and more
Greg speaks with Global's Alex Boutilier about the direction the CPC leadership is taking and what the latest news means for the party. Chair of Urban Warfare Studies John Spencer joins Greg to discuss Ukraine and Russia. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill gives her take on Chrystia Freeland and Leslyn Lewis.
3/14/2022 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds
Mask backlash, kids and schools, MLB, Emilio Delgado
Greg speaks with Ontario mom and educator Stacey Lance on masks mandates being removed. Today's Chatterbox features human rights advocate Amira Elghawaby and Conservative Strategist Jamie Ellerton. The Toronto Sun's Rob Longley on the MLB. And a tribute to Sesame Street's Emilio Delgado.
3/11/2022 • 57 minutes, 27 seconds
Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, mask mandates
Jean Charest speaks with Global's Antony Charest about his bid to run for the CPC leadership. Greg and Sheba discuss mask mandates and Sheba goes right to the source to see what they think about all of this. The Globe and Mail's education reporter Caroline Alphonso weighs in on mask mandates removed in school and what teachers unions have to say about it. Today's Chatterbox features Alan Carter and the QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji discussing Patrick Brown and the CPC leadership.
3/10/2022 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
Masks off, live from the Ukraine border, vaccines
Greg speaks with President and CEO of World Vision Canada Michael Messenger who is at the Ukraine and Romania border. Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch thinks it's too early to remove mask mandates. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on why it's important for everyone to get vaccinated.
3/9/2022 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
IWD, gas and oil, Ukraine
Greg speaks with Cornerstone Analytics energy expert Mike Rothman about gas and oil prices. Today's Chatterbox includes TVO's Steve Paikin and Mayor of Brampton Patrick Brown discussing Ukraine and a possible carbon tax increase. Fitness trainer Casey Beck shares her story of starting her own business and helping people get healthy. President of the Canadian Women's Foundation Paulette Senior joins Greg to discuss why more women need to be in upper management. Greg and Sheba talk International Women's Day.
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes
Russia and Putin, gas prices, Ottawa
Greg speaks with Disinfowatch.org's Marcus Kolga about how aggressive Russia and Putin can actually get. Former Toronto mayor David Miller joins Greg to discuss oil and gas prices and where we are headed. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to talk Ottawa, Ukraine and racial profiling. Greg and Sheba discuss Batman and whether a woman should ask for compensation from her partner when having a baby.
3/7/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Russian-Canadians, Batman, masks off kids
Greg speaks with a Russian-Canadian woman about why we need to be more understanding and sympathetic. Esquire's William Mullally gives Greg his review on the new Batman movie. Greg and Sheba discuss Dr. Kieran Moore's comments on masks coming off at the end of March. Today's Chatterbox segment features human rights advocate Amira Elghawaby and Conservative strategist Jamie Ellerton.
3/4/2022 • 58 minutes, 18 seconds
Restrictions, Ukraine, mask mandates
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about his insight into mask mandates. Today's Chatterbox segment includes 640 host Alan Carter and the QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji discussing Ukraine and QR codes. Sheba and Greg discuss the privilege of removing mask mandates.
3/3/2022 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
Russia, vaccine passports, masks on kids, Chelsea FC
Greg speaks Russia and Ukraine expert Molly McKew about what we can expect to happen within the coming days and how this affects us globally. Irish radio host from the UK Colin Murray joins Greg to talk about what is happening with a Russian oligarch's soccer team Chelsea FC. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller with why masks should stay on kids. Today's Chatterbox is with 640 host Kelly Cutrara and Global's Mike Drolet.
3/2/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Bob Rae, Russia, Putin, masks off kids, separate bedrooms
Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae joins Greg to discuss Russia and Vladimir Putin. Today's Chatterbox segment consists of The Agenda's Steve Paikin and Brampton mayor Patrick Brown. Director of Education for the Abraham Global Peace Initiative Neil Orlowsky discusses anti-semitism in TDSB schools. Greg and Sheba discuss separate beds in a relationship.
3/1/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Sanctions against Russia, Putin, Zelensky and Ottawa
Greg speaks with Senior Fellow for Europe and Russia Max Bergmann about the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and Vladimir Putin. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill describes Ottawa post-convoy. Ryerson University's Eric Kam talks the financial effect of the attacks on Ukraine. Sheba and Greg discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Greg speaks with Russia and Ukraine expert and author of Red Notice Bill Browder about Russia's military invasion. President of the Canadian Ukrainian National Federation Jurij Klufas about how Canadian-Ukrainians are feeling. Author of Unmasked Ian Miller discusses masks mandates.
2/25/2022 • 45 minutes, 39 seconds
Ukraine, Trudeau, vaccine passports
Greg speaks with Disinfowatch.org's Marcus Kolga discusses the latest in Ukraine. Today's Chatterbox segment features 640 Toronto's Alan Carter and QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji on Ukraine, the Prime Minister and the end of the Emergency Measure's Act. Revue Cinema's Serena Whitney talks continuing the vaccine passport at their theatre.
2/24/2022 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
Black History Month, masks off kids, police donations to convoy
Greg is joined by Minister Marci Ien to discuss Black History Month. The Toronto Star's Grant LaFleche discusses police donations to the Ottawa truck convoy. Greg and Sheba discuss the news of Quebec taking masks off kids. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller shares why masks should not be taken off of kids.
2/23/2022 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Immunity, truckers, Ottawa and the Emergencies Act
Greg speaks with Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about mandates, boosters and vaccines. Carleton University professor Stephanie Carvin joins Greg to discuss the trucker convoy, police and Ottawa. Today's Chatterbox segment features Brampton mayor Patrick Brown and the National Post's Bryan Passifiume. And a caller named Tasia on why she's terrified to live in Canada right now.
2/22/2022 • 59 minutes, 51 seconds
Ottawa updates, police, Ukraine, Olympics
Greg speaks with Professor Mike Moffatt discusses the situation in Ottawa. Global News' David Akin joins Greg to discuss what is happening on the ground in Ottawa. Professor Aurel Braun on the latest on Ukraine and Russia. Curious Casts' Rob Johnston discusses a new documentary on the Jamaican bobsled team. Ryerson's Eric Kam with his take on Ottawa police.
2/21/2022 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Ottawa conflict and police, anonymous donations, truckers
Greg speaks with Global News National Reporter Mike Armstrong with the latest from Ottawa. Tech Expert Amber MacArthur discusses how anonymous donations can really be. Human Rights advocate Amira Elghawaby and QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji discuss the latest in Ontario. Dr. Lori Turnbull weighs in on Ottawa.
2/18/2022 • 57 minutes, 26 seconds
Del Duca, Singh, lockdowns, truckers and more
Greg speaks with Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca about his take on Ontario's lockdowns, vaccines, and mandates. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh joins the show to share his views on the trucker convoys. The Toronto Star's Emma Teitel on toddlers and vaccinations.
2/17/2022 • 52 minutes, 12 seconds
Kids and vaccines, border closure effects, boosters for teens and Chatterbox
Greg speaks with Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Jeanne Noble about children and covid-19 plus masks and vaccines. Rotman's Ambarish Chandra tells Greg what the long term effects of the Ambassador bridge could actually be. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on boosters for ages 12-17. Today's Chatterbox is with 640 Toronto Host Alex Pierson and CHML's Bill Kelly.
2/16/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Russia's Putin, vaccine passports, Emergencies Act and more
Greg is joined by Dr. Zain Chagla who discusses natural immunity and the province's latest vaccine passport announcement. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Emergencies Act declaration. Marcus Kolga on Russia and Ukraine. And today's Chatterbox segment with Mayor Patrick Brown and The Agenda's Steve Paikin.
2/15/2022 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
Blockades, protests, Superbowl, Olympics and more
Greg speaks with political writer Alex Brown about his experience covering the Ottawa protests. Dr. Nicole Saphier discusses her new book Panic Attack. Sports media observer and ad buyer Adam Seaborn on the Olympics low ratings and Superbowl ads.
2/11/2022 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
Sarnia mayor, bridge blockades, rogue MPs and Chatterbox
Greg speaks with Sarnia mayor Mike Bradley about what is happening in Sarnia right now. Global's Sean O'Shea is live from Sarnia on the bridge blockades. Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith on MPs speaking against the Prime Minister. And Chatterbox with guests Amira Elghawaby and Alan Carter.
2/10/2022 • 1 hour, 35 seconds
A Liberal MP gone rogue, university tuition, boosters and Oscars
Greg speaks with Dr. Stephanie Chouinard about Liberal MP Joel Lightbound's statement. Ontario parent Jennifer Matthews asks why she is paying full university tuition for a virtual experience. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks boosters and their efficacy. Globe and Mail film critic Barry Hertz on Oscar nominations.
2/9/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
Mayor Patrick Brown, Ottawa demonstration, Beijing moose
Greg speaks with Brampton mayor Patrick Brown about the trucker protests. Ottawa University professor Regina Bateson on how this is affecting the Ottawa residents. The Canadian Olympic Committee's Shane Fombuena on the moose on the loose. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey talks peaceful protesting.
2/8/2022 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
Toronto protests, Ottawa truckers, boosters, Poilievre
Greg speaks with Councillor Joe Cressy on Toronto's trucker protest. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill on what's happening in Ottawa. Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks boosters. Ottawa resident Tim Abray a week after being assaulted in Ottawa. Dr. Eric Kam on Pierre Poilievre.
2/7/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Ottawa residents fed up, CPC leadership timing, how students are feeling, and more
Greg speaks with Ottawa resident Kiavash Najafi on what he's experiencing in Ottawa. Chatterbox segment with Greg, QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji, and Dalhousie University's Sylvain Charlebois. NDP education critic Marit Stiles talks schools, students and teachers with Greg.
2/4/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
CPC's, new 640 guest host, weather update, and more
Greg speaks with Global's Alan Carter and tech expert Takara Small about the Conservative Party of Canada. New guest host Pay Chen joins Greg on the air. Fantastic Four with Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord. Global's chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell gives us weekend weather. And music writer Rob Tannenbaum with Rock Hall nominees.
2/3/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Trucker message, Tom Brady, N95 masks and Whoopi Goldberg
Greg and Sheba discuss whether the trucker message has been lost. Boston broadcaster Matt Chatham talks Tom Brady. Berkeley professor Ben Recht on N95 mask efficiency. Global's David Akin on what he's seeing in downtown Ottawa. And education director Neil Orlowsky on Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust comments.
Greg speaks with an Ottawa man, Tim Abray, who was assaulted by a trucker. Gym owner Josh Allen explains how he feels around this reopening. NDP MP Taylor Bachrach talks trucker rally. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on Erin O'Toole. Tech expert Mohit Rajhans on Spotify and Joe Rogan.
2/1/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Trucker rally, mandates, masks and more
Greg speaks with Global's Alex Pierson about her take on the weekend's trucker rally at Parliament Hill. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to talk about whether the message was lost and to whom. Journalist Justin Ling spent the weekend at the rally and shares what he saw. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti on masks and mandates.
1/31/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Convoy politics, Queen's Park round table, Winter weather and more!
Greg talks to David Akin in Ottawa, and checks the temperature from our listeners ahead of this weekend's rally. Plus, we go around the table on the top stories in Ontario politics, and talk's super cold temps with Anthony Farnell.
1/28/2022 • 58 minutes, 11 seconds
Truckers! Convoy, route, finances and more
Greg speaks with the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur about whether the truckers are part of fringe groups. Insight Threat Intelligence's Jessica Marin Davis discusses the finances behind the convoy. Global's Brittany Rosen is on sight with the truckers and shares what she is seeing. Pyschologist Dr. Tess Clifford discusses the effects on school closures on kids.
1/27/2022 • 58 minutes, 8 seconds
Education, Islamophobia, pets, shelters and Joe Rogan
Greg and Sheba discuss a tweet by an elected MPP that is deemed Islamophobic. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins to talk public education, Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Machell explains how to take care of your pets in cold winter weather. Blue Door shelter's Alex Cheng on what you need to know. MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on sending covid-19 vaccines to lesser privileged countries. And pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks Joe Rogan.
1/26/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Ontario's liberal leader, public education, restaurant workers, mental health
Greg speaks with Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca. OISE's Charles Pascal joins the show to talk public education. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on hospitalizations and vaccines. The Toronto Star's Jacob Lorinc discusses restaurant workers. And Fantastic Four with Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord talking mental health.
1/25/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
The effects of masks on speech, racism in the NHL, truckers and the economy
Greg speaks with Professor of Cognitive Psychology Kathy Rastle about reading and speech development related to wearing masks. Dr. Zain Chagla discusses long term care, staffing and boosters. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a potentially racist incident in the NHL. Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to talk mask mandates. Ryerson professor Dr. Eric Kam talks truckers and the economy.
1/24/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Ford announcement, leaving the GTA, UK and divorce registries
Greg and Sheba learn about divorce registries. Mayor Patrick Brown shares his thoughts on Premier Ford's recent announcements. Dr. Mike Moffatt on leaving the city to go to the suburbs. FT's John Burn-Murdoch on how the UK is handling the pandemic. And What Happened When with Dave, Gord, and Sheba.
1/21/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
School rules, nazi street name, doctors and misinformation
Greg speaks with former Toronto mayor David Miller on previous snowstorms in history. Global News journalist Ashleigh Stewart shares her findings on four Ontario doctors spreading misinformation. Ajax NDP councillor Amber Bowen on a street named after a nazi leader. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on polling on vaccines.
1/20/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 19 seconds
Coming weather, Rod Phillips, TTC delays, LTC tribute
Greg speaks with The Agenda's Steve Paikin about Minister Rod Phillips stepping down. Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell tells us what to expect for the rest of the week. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green discusses delays. The Toronto Star's Emma Teitel on a tribute to long term care patients who have passed. Author Bill Browder talks Russia and Ukraine.
1/19/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Snow day 2.0, high school students, hospitalized with alcohol
Greg and Sheba discuss online learning. High school student Sophia Alexanian talks hybrid learning. Dr. Andrew Pinto on hospitalizations for alcohol. Peel Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Monica Hau on vaccines.
1/18/2022 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
SNOW, boosters for youth, football
Greg speaks with Dr. Tracy Beth-Hoeg about the concerns around teens getting a third vaccine. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell fills us in on what to expect from our first winter storm of the year. Ryerson professor Dr. Eric Kam on universities charging full tuition for virtual. Radio host Sal Carpaccio on this weekend's football wins.
1/17/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Mandates, boosters, the budget, Prince Andrew
Greg speaks with Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill about vaccine mandates. The Toronto Star's Jennifer Pagliaro discusses the new budget. Globe&Mail European correspondent Paul Waldie shares the latest on Prince Andrew. Dr. Lori Turnbull talks boosters and government. Greg and Sheba talk misinformation.
1/14/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Hesitant teachers, boosters for kids, Olympics with no NHL
Greg speaks with NDP education critic Marit Stiles about back-to-school on Monday. Anonymous Ontario teacher Betty joins Greg to share how teachers are feeling. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti with fully vaccinated and boosted children. President of the NHL alumni association Glenn Healy talks Olympics without the NHL. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur with hospitalizations.
Greg speaks with OSSTF President Karen Littlewood about whether teachers are ready to go back on Monday. Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses unvaccinated healthcare workers going back into hospitals. The National Post's Rupa Subramanya discusses hospitalization data and whether lockdowns help. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on kids, schools and vaccines. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a new word game taking the internet by storm.
1/12/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Schools opening, mental health, vaccines and menstrual cycles
Greg speaks with education expert Caroline Alphonso about the possible return of school on January 17th. OISE professor Todd Cunningham discusses the impact of online learning on children's mental health. U of T's Gillian Einstein on how the covid-19 vaccine can affect a woman's menstrual cycle. And Golf Ontario's Craig Loughry on the future of public golf courses.
1/11/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Child mental health, Queen's Park rally, Djokovic
Greg speaks with Children First Canada's Stephanie Mitton on what school closures are doing to kids. Global News Radio's Alex Pierson discusses yesterday's Queen's Park education rally. Dr. Zain Chagla on healthcare. Tennis journalist Amy Lundy Dahl talks Novak Djokovic. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord discuss a Manitoba MP who makes his healthcare wife shovel the driveway.
1/10/2022 • 58 minutes, 10 seconds
How we got here, schools, vegetarianism
Greg speaks with The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on how we got to this point in Ontario. Education expert Annie Kidder discusses her take on why schools are closed and for how long. Greg, Sheba, Gord and Dave talk meat.
1/7/2022 • 48 minutes, 53 seconds
Capitol riot, Ontario surgeries, open the schools
Greg speaks with talk radio host and former US congressman Joe Walsh about the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol riots. Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks schools and hospitals. Chief of Surgery at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Dr. Duncan Rozario joins Greg to discuss delays in surgeries. Ryerson professor Eric Kam on understated covid numbers. Greg, Sheba, Dave and Gord are back with Fantastic Four.
1/6/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes
Virtual school, throat swabs, Russia
Greg and Sheba discuss the first day of virtual school across Ontario. Greg speaks with Lawlor Pharmacy's Kyro Maseh on why he's prioritizing vaccinating educators. Tech expert Amber MacArthur discusses the first day of virtual school. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks masks, throat swabs and schools. CEO of DisinfoWatch Marcus Kolga on the 30 year anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union.
1/5/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Schools, closures, Toronto driving and Step 2
Greg speaks with an Ontario teacher on the impact of closing schools. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown joins Greg to discuss new restrictions. Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca on Premier Ford’s announcement. The Toronto Sun’s Anthony Furey weighs in on the province taking a step back and the Globe and Mail’s Elizabeth Renzetti on dangerous driving in Toronto. Greg and Sheba talk school closures.
1/4/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Doctor, doctor, give me the news!
For the final show of 2021, Greg chats with Dr. Monica Gandhi, Dr. Stefan Baral and Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos about vaccine equity, mutations, messaging, lockdowns and long term care. Plus, an extended (and rousing) year-end discussion with Global News Morning anchor, Antony Robart. Toronto Today returns on January 4, 2022.
12/22/2021 • 58 minutes, 38 seconds
Amid Omicron concerns, won't someone think of the children?
Greg discusses kids' mental health with Anthony Furey from the Toronto Sun and talks about the problems surrounding the 18+ booster rollout with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy. Ontario's Education Critic Marit Stiles talks about a return to school in January, and the Toronto Star's Emma Teitel just wants to play a game of shinny. Plus, what happened on this day in history.
12/21/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Messaging matters, beyond burnout and will Omicron keep pro sports sidelined?
Gregs kicks things off talking about messaging at this point in the pandemic and how exhausted people are nearly two years in. Amie Archibald-Varley, an RN and host of The Gritty Nurse podcast talks about how healthcare workers are beyond burnt out. The Athletic's Ian Mendes chats protocols in pro sports, and Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at X University shares his take on the day's top story.
12/20/2021 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Severity of Omicron, will schools close, boosters
Greg and Sheba discuss the irony of covid closures. Pharmacist Kristen Watt tells us what pharmacies are trying to provide to Ontarians. Epidemiologist Alison Krug alleviates Omicron concerns. Global News co-anchor and radio host Alan Carter joins Greg to discuss Premier Ford's decisions to date. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur believes schools are closing.
12/16/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
Travel bans, schools, boosters and being fed up
Greg speaks with a Toronto mom and lawyer about how closing schools is taking ten steps back in this pandemic. Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca with what the government needs to do. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller shares her take on boosters. Greg and Sheba discuss why they feel nothing has changed in one year.
12/15/2021 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Omicron panic, fiscal update, South Africa
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about what we know so far about Omicron. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey on covid co-morbidities. Global's David Akin on today's fiscal update and the Globe and Mail's South Africa correspondent Geoffrey York on the situation there.
12/14/2021 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
Omicron in Ontario, Mel Lastman, Grey Cup
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch on the latest findings in Ontario regarding Omicron. Global News' Mackay Taggart joins Greg to discuss former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman. 900CHML's Bill Kelly talks Grey Cup and Ryerson economics professor Eric Kam's take on today's top stories.
12/13/2021 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
Bill 21, unfair laws, rapid tests
Greg and Sheba discuss Bill 21. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation's Amira Elghawaby shares her insight on a hijab-wearing teacher being fired in Quebec. Dr. Naheed Dosani talks rapid tests. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown on a tax freeze.
12/10/2021 • 40 minutes, 8 seconds
John Tory, kids and vaccines, Olympic boycott
Greg speaks with The Agenda's Steve Paikin on whether Mayor Tory will run for mayor again. NYC mom Karen Vaites shares why she has decided not to vaccinate her young children. Author and podcaster Mark Hebscher discusses the Olympic boycott and the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on today's top stories.
12/9/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
An MPP explains her side, kids and double doses, quarantine hotels, and Kyle Beach
Greg speaks with MPP Belinda Karahalios about being removed from the legislature. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on second doses for children. Dr. Michelle Cohen discusses anti-semitism in the medical world, Global's Sean O'Shea shares his story on a quarantine hotel that doesn't offer gluten-free food and TSN's Rick Westhead talks Kyle Beach.
12/8/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 5 seconds
Travel bans need to change, residential school reports, Russia
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla about why the travel ban needs to change now. Professor Lori Campbell discusses a residential schools report. Journalist Marcus Kolga talks Russia and the US. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey with today's hot topics, and transit expert Reece Martin on the dangers of being a pedestrian in Toronto.
12/7/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Montreal Massacre, bill to fight racism in schools, the new variant
Greg speaks with President of the Canadian Women's Foundation Paulette Senior about the Montreal Massacre. MPP Laura Mae Lindo discusses her new bill to fight racism in schools. Ryerson economics professor Eric Kam on today's top stories. Sheba and Greg talk anti-vaxxers.
12/6/2021 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
Vaccinations, tennis, abortion rights and what's happening in South Africa
Greg speaks with Dr. Samantha Yammine about vaccinations. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill joins Greg to discuss abortion rights and conversion therapy. U of T PhD candidate Sabrina Razack weighs in on the WTA banning China and Africa correspondent for the Globe & Mail Geoffrey York discusses what is happening on the ground in South Africa with Omicron.
12/3/2021 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
25 years of Canadian band 54-40
54-40 has been one of Canada's most successful and enduring bands the last 25 years, with 3 platinum albums and numerous radio and video hits.Greg talks with bassist & 54-40 founding member Brad Merritt, about the band returning to live shows across the country, including all weekend at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.They also discuss the band's legacy, some intriguing opening spots on bigger tours, and how they weigh mixing new songs and old favourites in the band's setlist.
12/3/2021 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Conversion therapy ban, WTA bans China, go kart death
Greg speaks with MP Marci Ien about new legislation on conversion therapy. Tennis writer Ben Rothenberg discusses the WTA's decision to withdraw from events in China. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur with today's top stories and Toronto.com's Joanna Lavoie with a go karting death in Etobicoke.
12/2/2021 • 56 minutes, 19 seconds
Dr. Isaac Bogoch on World Aids Day
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch about World Aids Day.
12/1/2021 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
World Aids Day, Omicron travel bans, The Beatles
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about World Aids Day. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller discusses the new variant. Dr. Abdu Sharkawy with information on the new federal travel bans related to Omicron and Beatles expert and author Erin Weber.
12/1/2021 • 56 minutes, 54 seconds
Omicron's global changes, Pavlovian responses to the variant, boxing
Greg speaks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about what we need to know about Omicron. The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey discusses the government's Pavlovian response to the new variant. The Star's Grant LaFleche with why boxing is so dangerous and its long-term affects. Greg and Sheba discuss sexual racism.
11/30/2021 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
Omicron, supply shortages, nurse burnout, Canadian names
Greg speaks with BC infectious disease specialist Dr. Srinivas Murthy about the new variant. Ontario RN Amie Archibald-Varley describes the stress and burnout nurses are feeling. Author Jeffrey Dvorkin shares his views on Omicron. Ryerson's Dr. Eric Kam on the stories of the day. Greg and Sheba debate what constitutes a Canadian name.
11/29/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Duran Duran, South Africa's new variant, the NDP is off track and Lush takes a stand
Greg speaks with Duran Duran's John Taylor. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill with insight on the NDP. Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund on South Africa's new variant and tech expert Mohit Rajhans and Lush's decision to leave social media and take a stand for mental health. Sheba and Greg discuss a new study on a lack of diversity in newsroom.
11/26/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Kids vaccines, Brampton hospital protesters and the Polkaroo
Greg speaks with Councillor Joe Cressy about the vaccine rollout for kids. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown addresses the protesters outside of a Brampton hospital. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur with today's top stories, including the Polkaroo, and Detroit's Mike Stone joins Greg.
11/25/2021 • 56 minutes, 9 seconds
Tumours in kids, vaccine appt issues, masks off in NYC, TDSB's ban on books a human rights issue
Greg speaks with pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Sheila Singh about late tumour diagnosis in children due to the pandemic. NYC mom Daniela Jampel joins Greg to discuss getting the masks off the kids. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller with Ontario's vaccine rollout for children. The UN Watch's Hillel Neuer on the TDSB's decision to ban books and QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji with the latest from Queen's Park.
11/24/2021 • 58 minutes, 34 seconds
Vaccines for kids, Islamophobia, Chapman's Ice Cream
Greg speaks with Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the first day of booking appointments for children's covid-19 vaccines. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath discusses Islamophobia. Teacher Jason Bradshaw on winning the Prime Minister's award for contributions to education and President of Chapman's Ice Cream Ashley Chapman on his decision to give out pay increases to all vaccinated employees.
11/23/2021 • 57 minutes, 10 seconds
Rittenhouse verdict, Parliament, Halifax security forum
Greg speaks with Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill on her perspective on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial verdict. Ryerson professor Eric Kam with today's anniversary of JFK's assassination. Journalist Justin Ling on the Halifax security forum. NDP MP Charlie Angus and Global News Correspondent David Akin with Parliament's first day.
11/22/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Kids, vaccines, and masks
Greg speaks with NYC social worker Justin Spiro about taking masks off kids. The Globe and Mail's Caroline Alphonso discusses rapid tests in schools. Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund on kids and vaccines.
11/19/2021 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
Get the masks off the kids
New York City school social worker Justin Spiro talks to Greg about making masks optional for kids.
11/19/2021 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Access Rebates
President of Access Rebates Bonny Koabel joins Greg to discuss housing rebate programs.
11/19/2021 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Vaccines for kids have been approved
Greg speaks with Indiana University pediatrician Dr. Chandy John about vaccines for kids. Journalist Amy Lundy Dahl discusses Peng Shuai. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur shares the government's announcement that vaccines for kids are here and Dr. Vivian Stamatapoulos with the increase in price for private long-term care homes.
11/18/2021 • 1 hour, 36 seconds
Covid tests in pharmacies, boosters for adults, Massey Hall and wild boars
Dr. Neil Rau on boosters for adults. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller with why masks are needed. Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Jeff Kwong talks the need to keep masks on. Author David Binks on his new book about Massey Hall. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters' Lauren Tonelli discusses wild boars and why north Pickering is seeing so many. Greg and Sheba talk vaccine myths.
11/17/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
CPC implosion, covid hotspots, kids and vaccines
Greg speaks with Dr. Zain Chagla about why certain unlikely areas of Ontario have become covid hotspots. Global's Alex Boutilier explains Senator Denise Batters petition against Erin O'Toole. The Sun's Anthony Furey on today's hot topics and Thorben Wieditz with the latest on RidefairTO.
11/16/2021 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Marie Henein, destreaming in highschools, stolen cars
Lawyer Marie Henein joins Greg to discuss her new book Nothing But the Truth: A Memoir. Post-doctoral researcher Beyhan Farhadi talks destreaming in Ontario highschools. WGN afternoon drive host Chris Parker and the Toronto Star's Kevin Donovan on having his car stolen off his driveway.
11/15/2021 • 54 minutes, 52 seconds
Highschool streams, Western U, Ontario First Party and vaccines for kids
Greg speaks with Minister Marci Ien about highschool streams, elections and her campaign. A Western University student shares her thoughts on the new campus lanyard policy, QP Observer's Sabrina Nanji on the new Ontario First Party, and Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund talks kids and vaccines.
11/12/2021 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
Today, we Remember.
Greg speaks with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on the sacrifices that Canadians made on this day. University of Toronto professor Cara Krmpotich on what the raising of the Canadian flag means to Indigenous communities. Global's Mike Drolet tells us the meaning and history behind the poppy. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on the day's stories.
11/11/2021 • 1 hour, 39 seconds
Boosters for 18+, PC shadow cabinet, Sarnia mayor says no to pcr testing
Greg speaks with Global News correspondent David Akin about the new PC shadow cabinet, Global's Rachel Gilmore shares the latest on pcr testing for borders. Sarnia mayor Mike Bradley on why he refuses pcr testing, director Adrian Callender on his new film Black Liberators WWII.
11/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 31 seconds
PCR tests, concert catastrophe, new Ontario highway and smaller Brampton hospital
Greg speaks with the University of Toronto's Dr. Barry Pakes about border PCR testing. Podcast host Alan Cross weighs in on Astroworld, Mayor Patrick Brown discusses a smaller Brampton hospital and Environmental Reporter Emma MacIntosh with the impact of the new Ontario highway. Plus What Happened When.
11/9/2021 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
Mask mandates, border reopening, Travis Scott concert, Aaron Rodgers
Greg speaks with Global's Morganne Campbell who is at the Canada-US border on the first day of reopening. Dr. Colin Furness discusses an increases in covid case numbers across Ontario, Sports Broadcaster Mark Hebscher on Aaron Rodgers, and the Houston Chronicle's Zach Despart with the latest on Astroworld.
11/8/2021 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
US elections, COP26, vaccines for healthcare workers
Greg is joined by former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh to talk US election. Hill Times columnist Erica Ifill with her take on it. Former Toronto mayor David Miller shares his perspective on COP26. Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund on unmandated healthcare workers.
11/5/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 29 seconds
Did Ford make the right call in unmandated vaccines for hospital workers?
Greg speaks with Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca about Premier Ford's announcement not to mandate vaccines for hospital workers. Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses why this is a bad idea and the implications behind it. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur talks today's topics. Host Dan Plocher on Aaron Rodgers. And Sheba and Greg discuss the culture of coaching kids.
11/4/2021 • 56 minutes, 18 seconds
Was the St. Mike's ruling too lenient?
Greg discusses whether the last boy to be sentenced in the St. Mike's sexual assault case got off too easily. Hockey expert Dr. Courtney Szto on Gary Bettman's comments. Environmental Defense's Julia Levin talks COP26. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on the latest for vaccinations for kids ages 5-11.
11/3/2021 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds
Minimum wage, Kyle Beach, supply chain shortages
Greg speaks with Politico's Ryan Heath on Chrystia Freeland avoiding international media questions. Minor Hockey Coach Brad Lagasse weighs in on Kyle Beach and hockey culture. Global's Erica Alini with supply chain shortages during the holiday season and Professor Eric Kam on Ontario's new minimum wage.
11/2/2021 • 51 minutes, 39 seconds
Fall covid inaccuracies
Greg speaks with Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about how wrong predictions were for covid numbers in the fall.
11/1/2021 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Halloween blackface, Chicago Blackhawks, covid fear
Greg speaks with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti about low covid numbers. Professor Eric Kam on the Tomahawk chop. Parent advocate Leila Sarangi on her petition to hold TDSB accountable for a teacher's blackface costume. The Athletic's Ian Mendes on where the Blackhawks should go from here and how hockey culture needs to change.
11/1/2021 • 53 minutes, 41 seconds
LTC, toxic masculinity in sports, pivoting to an endemic
Greg is joined by Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips, San Francisco's Dr. Jeanne Noble on their approach to the pandemic, Kinesiologist Sabrina Razack on Kyle Beach, Wall Street Journal Reporter Eric Sylvers on Portugal's pivot to an endemic.
10/29/2021 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds
Kyle Beach, John Tory, Dave Chappelle
Greg speaks with ESPN Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski on hockey culture. Toronto Star Journalist Bruce Arthur with his thoughts on Kyle Beach and the Chicago Blackhawks. Journalist Jennifer Pagliaro talks John Tory and Edward Rogers. Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill with today's top stories.
10/28/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
New Cabinet, LTC and Halloween
Greg speaks with Professor Stephanie Chouinard on the Prime Minister's new cabinet. Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos on the province's new LTC announcement. Pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on what we need to remember while trick-or-treating this year.
10/27/2021 • 53 minutes, 20 seconds
Vaccine mandates, Jean Chretien, Non-compete clauses, supply chain
Labour lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Greg to discuss non-compete clauses and right-to-disconnect, Global's Erica Alini on supply shortages, The Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey and Greg and Sheba discuss Dave Chappelle.
10/26/2021 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
Loosening restrictions, Joe Cressy, IPod, and F4
Greg speaks with Councillor Joe Cressy on his decision to step away from politics. UK music writer Simon Poulter with the 20 year anniversary of the IPod, Dr. Michael Warner on kids, vaccines and the province loosening restrictions.
10/25/2021 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Rogers, travel passports, masking, Alex Baldwin
Greg speaks with Rotman's Richard Powers about the Rogers takedown. Travel expert Natalie Preddie on new travel vaccine passports. Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund with covid and masking. Alec Baldwin has shot someone on the set of his new film.
Greg speaks with Ontario NDP Deputy Leader Sara Singh about Ford's immigration comments. Honest Reporting Canada’s Mike Fegelman on Holocaust remarks, The Star's Bruce Arthur with today's headlines and would you use matching side-by-side toilets with your partner?
10/21/2021 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Trudeau, Haiti, vaccines for kids, Ford at Queen's Park
Greg speaks with federal reporter Rachel Gilmore on Trudeau's visit to Kamloops. U of T professor Kevin Edmonds on the Haiti kidnapping. Reporter Sabrina Nanji talks Ford at Queen's Park and pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller with vaccines and immunity.
10/20/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Natural immunity, UK stats, four day work weeks
Greg speaks with San Francisco infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi on natural immunity. London Financial Times reporter John Burn-Murdoch on covid stats out of the UK, McGill professor Jean-Nicolas Rety on four day work weeks.
10/19/2021 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Acquired immunity, leaving social media, Seneca College
Great speaks with University of Waterloo professor Aimee Morrison on why people are leaving social media. Seneca College President David Agnew on being the first educational institution in Canada to implement mandatory vaccinations for students. Global News anchor Farah Nasser on the latest headlines.
10/18/2021 • 43 minutes, 17 seconds
Peter Mansbridge, QR codes, land borders
Greg speaks with journalist Peter Mansbridge on his new book Off the Record. Tech expert Mohit Rajhans explains QR codes. Biostatistician Ryan Imgrund on ppe and Canadian Kara Harris on visiting her American bf once borders open up.
10/15/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 1 second
Peter Mansbridge
Greg speaks with Canadian Icon Peter Mansbridge about his new book Off the Record.
10/15/2021 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Trudeau calls out the far-left, teachers and PPE
Did Trudeau mean to say alt-left? Greg discusses. Washington internist Dr. Lucy McBride on children and vaccines. Writer for The Athletic Kavitha Davidson talks John Gruden. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Colin Furness on teachers and PPE.
10/14/2021 • 57 minutes, 24 seconds
Do we vaccinate our children?
Washington internist Dr. Lucy McBride speaks with Greg about the inherent risk of covid moving to an endemic phase and what parents need to know.
10/14/2021 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Restaurants, hockey culture, boosters, and Portugal
Greg speaks with Bistro on Avenue owner Cindy Stern about her frustrations around not opening at full capacity. Author of Game Misconduct Evan Moore talks toxic hockey culture, pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on boosters, and CNN London's Vasco Cotovio on how Portugal got vaccines right.
10/13/2021 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
Rooming houses, school closures, and travel
Greg speaks with Maytree president Elizabeth McIsaac about Toronto City Council’s decision on rooming houses, Dr. Isaac Bogoch on covid expectations out of Thanksgiving, and columnist Anthony Furey on staying home.
10/12/2021 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Trudeau's apology, Ford's attack ads, online hate
Greg speaks with MPP Sol Mamakwa about the Prime Minister's apology, The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur weighs in, Ontario Liberal Party leader Stephen Del Duca responds to attack ads and Columnist Shree Paradkar on online violence and hate towards journalists.
10/7/2021 • 47 minutes, 8 seconds
FB's business model, long-term effectiveness of vaccines, and rapid testing in schools
On Toronto Today, Greg speaks with former director of Journalism at U of T Jeffrey Dvorkin, Dr. Zain Chagla weighs in on vaccine effectiveness, and MPP Marit Stiles on rapid testing in schools.
10/6/2021 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
LTC, Elizabeth May, Facebook
Greg speaks with Minister Rod Phillips on long-term care, Hill Times Columnist Erica Ifill on Elizabeth May's manipulation, reporter Jennifer Pagliaro on Toronto City Council and columnist Anthony Furey on covid numbers.
10/5/2021 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Blue Jays, Tofino and City Council
On Toronto Today, Greg speaks with Councillor Mike Layton on what happened with city council. Global Anchor Farah Nasser talks Tofino and the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley on the Blue Jays last night.
10/4/2021 • 54 minutes, 46 seconds
Trudeau in Tofino, vaccine mandates and mentorship
On Toronto Today, Greg discusses the PM’s trip to Tofino and speaks with biostatistician Ryan Imgrund, Dr. Nathan Stall on senior care and Sheba and Greg debate female mentorship and who makes the decisions at the top.
10/1/2021 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Toronto Today we are talking about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Greg is joined by Lori Campbell sharing her powerful story on her grandmother at a residential school. Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur on where Canada missed the mark, ED for the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation Stephanie Scott on what we need to learn, and Globe and Mail columnist Caroline Alphonso on rapid testing in schools.
9/30/2021 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
Encampments, evictions, and medical exemptions
On Toronto Today, Greg speaks with writer and researcher Kaitlin Schwan on charges against Toronto encampment residents, pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller on medical exemptions, Councillor Josh Matlow on how the city handled encampment evictions, and writer Dave Muoio on vaccine mandates for hospital employees.
9/29/2021 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
The Green Party: What happened and why?
On Toronto Today, Greg speaks with columnist Erica Ifill on the role racism and misogyny played in Annamie Paul stepping down, Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin on where the Green Party goes from here and the Detroit Red Wings play by play man Ken Daniels.
9/28/2021 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
The Two Michaels, Ford and Toronto City Council, and Eaton Center
On Toronto Today with Greg Brady, we are talking about the Two Michaels with Global News' Rachel Gilmore. Jennifer Pagliaro joins Greg to discuss the Ford cut to Toronto city council and Dr. Eric Kam on Dalhousie University. And our daily What Happened When with Sheba and Rob.
9/27/2021 • 50 minutes, 32 seconds
Seniors and kids in Ontario unable to book eye exams as stalemate in negotiations continues
Greg gets the details from Dr. Harry Van Ymeren.
9/24/2021 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
The importance of leadership, Indoor dining is safer, Nevermind at 30 and What happened when?
Highlights from Toronto Today with Greg Brady for September 24th 2021.
Greg talks to Ryan Imgrund, Steven Del Duca, Alan Cross and more!
9/24/2021 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Vax Passports, Bail for an alleged cop killer, Spadina-Fort York post election controversy and more!
Highlights from Toronto Today with Greg Brady for Thursday, September 23rd 2021
9/23/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Vaccine Passports have arrived
Greg speaks with the Toronto Sun's Anthony Furey, the Royal Military College's Stephanie Chouinard and Abacus Data's David Coletto on the stories of the day.
9/22/2021 • 58 minutes, 3 seconds
Was the election worth it?
Greg speaks with Global's Sean O'Shea on election results, Milton MP Adam VanKoeverden, Hamilton's Bill Kelly and Celina Caesar-Chavannes all on whether the election was worth it.
9/21/2021 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds
Election Day, Emmy Awards
Greg speaks with Global News Anchor Farah Nasser on what we can expect from Election Night. Global's Chris Jancelewicz joins Greg to talk Emmy's. And should the voting age be lowered to 16?
9/20/2021 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
Jagmeet Singh - September 17th 2021
Greg talks to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh as the election campaign enters the final weekend.
9/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Important elections, Vaccines and natural immunity, A view from Alberta & more!
Greg talks to Ryan Imgrund, Bruce Arthur, Shaye Ganam and Dave Bradley
9/17/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 4 seconds
Vaccines in Toronto, final days of the election, the Kaepernick Effect and What Happened When
Greg takes your calls, talks to Alan Carter, Isaac Bogoch, Dave Zirin and Dave Bradly.
9/16/2021 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Vaccines at school, how John Candy came to own the Argos & remembering Norm Macdonald
Greg talks to Paul Woods about his new book Year of the Rocket: John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, a Crooked Tycoon, and the Craziest Season in Football History We find out What Happened When, with Dave Bradly and remembering Norm Macdonald with JL Cauvin
9/15/2021 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
Hospital protests & swaying the vaccine hesitant
Greg talks to Dr. Naheed Dosani.
9/14/2021 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
What's happening at Western, Extracurriculars & Election Update
Greg talks to Dr. AnnaLise Trudell, Joe Cressy & Stéphanie Chouinard.
9/14/2021 • 49 minutes, 6 seconds
Hospital Protests and Election Polling
Greg talks to John Wright, and Dr. Andrew Boozary
9/13/2021 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
9/11 twenty years later
Greg talks to Peter Mansbridge, Joe Walsh, Rachel Sklar & Rob Tannenbaum.
9/10/2021 • 58 minutes, 13 seconds
Election debates, tennis stars, and the a historic day for king of rock & roll!
Greg talks to Patricia Hy-Boulais, Dr. Chandy John & Dave Bradly.
9/9/2021 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Back to school in the fourth wave, Uncovering Canada's stories & What Happened When?
Greg talks to Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, Farah Nasser, and Dave Bradley.
9/8/2021 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Toronto Today - Tue Sep 7 2021 (Day 1!)
Welcome to the first day of a new morning show; Toronto Today with Greg Brady! Greg previews the new show, talks about the return to school, COVID immunity, and thrown stones on the campaign trail.