Episodios

  • PM Mark Carney Returns Home from Washington with No Trade Deal

    PM Mark Carney Returns Home from Washington with No Trade Deal
    Oct 8 2025
    THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE DANGERS OF VAPING & WHAT DOCTORS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. Hospitals in the province are in need of $1 billion in funding. And, we discuss the dangers of vaping as well as what the medical community is saying about supplements and why you should exercise caution. STILL NO TRADE DEAL AFTER PM CARNEY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WASHINGTON Libby Znaimer is joined by Inu Manuk, a fellow for trade policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant; and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise Prime Minister Mark Carney had another meeting with U.S. President Trump in Washington this week. Trump even complimented Carney, but still we have been left with no trade deal. What happens next? THE CANADIAN ANTHEM WAS SUNG IN ARABIC AT A TDSB SCHOOL ON 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH Libby Znaimer is joined by Don Stewart, a former Conservative Member of Parliament and Tamara Gottlieb, founding member of the Jewish Educators and Family Association of Canada. Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra expressed disappointment and a warning after a TDSB school played O Canada in Arabic and it happened on the second anniversary of October 7th.
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    51 m
  • The Second Anniversary of October 7th

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

    What is Happening with RRIF Changes?
    Oct 6 2025
    ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH RRIF CHANGES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, to discuss RRIF changes and how a significant portion of bank clients continue to receive investment advice that is not in their best interest. MARKING TWO YEARS OF THE OCTOBER 7 HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL On the eve of the two year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, are there new paths to peace? And will the rise in antisemitism stop if a deal is met? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former Legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. RAISING AWARENESS FOR ARTHRITIS AND IT'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY Libby Znaimer is joined by Trish Barbato, President and CEO, Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in Canada, however only 4% of Canadians correctly identify it. In partnership with Ledger Healthcare, The Arthritis Society of Canada has released new findings that highlight arthritis' impact on the Canadian economy.
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  • Free For All Friday - October 03 2025

    Free For All Friday - October 03 2025
    Oct 3 2025
    Today on Free For All Friday: listeners phoned in to talk about speed cameras, their jury duty experiences, Brad Bradford entering next year's mayoral race, and more.
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    48 m
  • Mayor Chow Warns of Tax Increase to Account for Shelter Costs

    Mayor Chow Warns of Tax Increase to Account for Shelter Costs
    Oct 2 2025
    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: 2026 MAYORAL RACE BEGINS WITH BRAD BRADFORD DECLARING HE WILL RUN Jane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis to discuss Brad Bradford announcing his mayoral run for October 2026 and Mayor Chow warning Toronto residents that an increase in taxes could come to account for shelter costs. CHANGES TO JURY DUTY COMPENSATION ARRIVE IN ONTARIO Jurors in Ontario will now be compensated $120 per day from the first day they serve, a change that comes to an area of the justice system that has long been neglected. Jane Brown was joined by Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer to discuss the jury duty process and what other updates the system could benefit from. SMALL BUSINESSES URGE END TO POSTAL STRIKE The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal government to immediately end the Canada Post strike. According to CFIB data, 13% of small businesses have stopped using Canada Post since the last strike, costing small businesses over $1 billion. Jane Brown is joined by Michelle Auger, senior policy analyst with CFIB, to discuss the Canada Post strikes' impact on small business owners.
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  • Radiation Therapy May Help Knee Arthritis

    Radiation Therapy May Help Knee Arthritis
    Oct 1 2025
    MEDICAL RECORD: HOW RADIATION THERAPY MAY HELP THOSE WITH KNEE ARTHRITIS Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and senior scientist. They discussed how radiation therapy may help with knee arthritis pain and how the Ontario home care supply shortage was caused by the lack of planning. THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS ARE RISING Thanksgiving turkey prices are down but the side dishes will affect your wallet. Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and Co-host of The Food Professor Podcast to discuss how much this year's thanksgiving feast will cost you. TORONTO’S PARKING TICKET HOT SPOTS 10 Toronto locations accounted for more than 30,000 dollars in parking ticket fines in 2024. What does this data tell us? Jane Brown was joined by Matti Siemiatycki, Professor of Geography and Planning and Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto to discuss how the information can help drivers be smarter when they park.
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    48 m
  • National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

    National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
    Sep 30 2025
    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Jane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for a conversation about the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Premier Ford's plan for crime-fighting cameras, and more. NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Today marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - a federal statutory holiday. It is a day where we honour the Indigenous victims and publicly commemorate the painful history of the residential school system, and the tragic impacts it has had on Indigenous peoples then and now. Jane Brown was joined by Indigenous Elder and Wisdom Keeper Cat Mark Criger, for a conversation about this solemn day.
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    52 m
  • The Blue Jays Win the AL East Title

    The Blue Jays Win the AL East Title
    Sep 29 2025
    ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT THE CANADA POST WORKERS STRIKE MEANS FOR ZOOMERS Liz West fills in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, to discuss the news of the day as it relates to Zoomers - the Canada Post workers' strike, flu shots for seniors, and more. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL POSTAL STRIKE Mail service is halted as Canada Post workers walk off the job nationwide, and the union has warned of privatization. Now what? Liz West is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University to discuss this concerning issue. THE JAYS DID IT! The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch their first AL East title since 2015! Liz West was joined by Wally Rigobon, co-host of the Naz and Wally Sports Hour on Zoomer Radio, to discuss this momentous occasion.
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    52 m