Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Cost of daycare HAS to factor into decisions about either having kids or living in Toronto 2. Canada Post strike - coming towards a week - no end in sight. The passport angle is stressful - does the federal government step in....it feels like governments cave on this stuff.....BUT....they didn't...and that's why there's a strike 3. What's city's responsibility to fund these festivals and engagements...they've let some die and others live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on defending Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones about the Ford government's policy to close safe consumption sites. Next, An Ontario First Nation declares a state of emergency over gang and addiction crises. Joe Moses, CEO of Netmizaaggmamig Nishnaabeg, joins us to discuss why his community is asking for help. Also, Markus Di Domenico, New Chair of the TDCSB. He's here to discuss the controversy over recent field trips and the responsibilities of Board Trustees. Lastly, David DeLugas, Executive Director of the National Association of Parents about the case of a Georgia mother arrested after her 11 year old son walked into town alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate  about her experience of the Taylor Swift concert experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Pam Wolf, Councillor, Region of Waterloo, Cambridge about her and her fellow Ontario councillors that requested Premier Doug Ford rescind his request for Big City mayors to use the notwithstanding clause to allow municipalities to clear homeless encampments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Can the cost to remove bike lanes actually cost anywhere close to estimates suggested by the City? What does this say about the way the City is run? 2. DeVilla retirement - did the media ask her enough questions during the pandemic? 3. Have you been following this Randy Boissoneault story? It DOES seem like he's now apologized for exaggerating or fabricating his Indigenous heritage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto's Medical Officer of Health is leaving her post. Did the media play softball with her during the height of Covid restrictions and mask mandates? Next, Chris Spoke, partner in a real estate development firm called Toronto Standard talks about the Ford government's role in the housing crisis and why have they escaped public backlash unlike the other 2 levels of government? Lastly, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification of Ontario. Did the government actually manage to finish a project early?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest about an emotionally charged Toronto council debate about honouring Christians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady had his weekly check in with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about a serious crash between a carjacked BMW & TTC bus in the early hours of Monday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, & author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack, Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1 - City of Toronto now requires landlords doing a renovation to provide tenants with temporary housing or cover the costs. Is this TOO pro-tenant? 2 - Murder in Oshawa....femicide, intimate partner violence....are we getting something wrong on this? It's happening a LOT more - certainly it should be more comprehensive and stiffer jail sentences? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on intimate partner violence is back in the news again, sadly, with another murder. And two more children will need to go through life without their mother. Next, Toronto City Council held an emotional council meeting over proclaiming December Christian Heritage Month. Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, joins us to discuss why the meeting struck a nerve with some councillors. Lastly, Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub. He's here to discuss rumours that Pierre Poilievre would defund the entire English arm of the CBC should he become Prime Minister. And he'll do that within the first 100 days of taking office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Journalist at Covers about betting on Taylor Swift's concerts in Toronto (what colour outfits she'll wear & what surprise songs she will do) & a preview of the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Joey “Vendetta” Scoleri is currently Head of Industry Relations for Live Nation Canada who was at Swift show last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Bailey Gackstetter, VP of Operations, Company Pilot, Great Lakes Helicopter about the reports that Taylor may take helicopter to Buffalo to catch Travis' next football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto  Discuss: Canada Post workers go on strike, disrupting deliveries   Taylor Swift Eras Tour thrills tens of thousands in Toronto: ‘The way the city of Toronto has embraced us, we notice all of it’   Toronto city council to formally oppose Ford's plan to remove bike lanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on bad news for anyone planning to send out mail or parcels....Canada Post workers are officially on strike. For a company that is losing nearly a billion dollars per year, are workers demanding too much? Next, Toronto City Council wants the Ontario government to know that it is opposed to ripping out bike lanes. And council is also seeking a portion of the profits enjoyed by area hotels. Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East, joins us to discuss these municipal issues and more. Also, Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy . He's here to discuss union reaction to the closure of supervised consumption sites in Ontario. Lastly, Doug Ford's promise of a tax cut when he was first elected never came true and the person the noticed it is the Ontario Liberal Leader, Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Brian Kingston, President & CEO, CVMA - Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Assocation about what the EV horizon may look like under a Trump Presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York Goldie Ghamari, Independent M-P-P for Carleton  Sharan Kaur, political strategist, and partner at Sovereign Advisory Discuss: 1. Why are school trustees suddenly so entitled? Or are they just preparing for a run at Queen's Park? 2. Toronto Santa Claus Parade organizers say they need $250K to stage event next 3. Don Cherry clip 5 years later - how does it land for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto's Mayor wants to make sure that area hotels are sharing the wealth, with huge room mark-ups during the Taylor Swift concerts and the upcoming World Cup series. Next, Some hotel operators are obviously not thrilled about this tax increase. Jordan Lulich, an owner of four hotels, joins us to discuss why this spike is not a good business move. Lastly, Terry Newman, Senior Editor & Columnist with the National Post. She's here to unpack the unsettling story of two teens accused of plotting to bomb a pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill. But the really shocking thing is that the teens were arrested back in December and February and we're only now hearing about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Mariya Postelnyak, Reporter, Globe and Mail about her article in the Globe & Mail; Gridlocked Toronto traffic doesn’t just seem worse, it is worse — and data shows these major bottlenecks are to blame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Greg Campbell, owner, Rock Paper Merch  to talk about the massive interest in Taylor Swift merchandise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. 23 arrested, 16 firearms seized after gunfight at Toronto recording studio Do you feel less safe in the city? 2. Toronto police board approves 'unprecedented' 5-year hiring plan for force 3. Panel’s expectations for how the Swift show goes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto was shocked when almost two dozen people were involved in a shoot-out...with witnesses saying it sounded like a war zone.  Next, if you're a taxpayer looking for some relief in the province of Ontario, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal leader, discusses what items are top of mind for the Liberal party as we head into a possible spring election. Lastly, Daniel Tucker-Simmons, an Ottaway lawyer with a decade of experience in tenants' rights law. We explore whether a landlord has the right to bar tenants from charging their EV at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada   Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Doug Ford is considering an early election next spring instead of waiting until the scheduled vote in June 2026.  2. Attacks on women surge on social media following U.S. election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the proliferation of Indigenous land acknowledgments. Next, Lisa MacLeod, Conservative MPP for the riding of Nepean, to discuss the playing of a Hamas hymn during a Remembrance Day ceremony. Lastly, April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate. She talks Swift, and two things that aren't swift at all....Toronto streets and the long delayed LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about the people who declared moving to Canada after Donald trump won the election, looked at Canada's tax rate and changed their minds about leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, about shootings at Scarborough's Woodside Square Cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former Peel district school board trustee   Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1-Who signed off on overseas trip expenses for Catholic trustees? 2-Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history 3-Facecoverings at protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Remembrance Day - a day where we honour those who stand on guard to protect our freedom and asked you about Remembrance day in schools. Next, There is a controversial vigil for a slain Hamas leader taking place in Mississauga. Brad Butt, Mississauaga Councillor for Ward 11, joins us to discuss this contentious gathering to commemorate the passing of a terrorist. Lastly, Tracey Wilson, a friend of the show, who has had great difficulty finding a family doctor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Shelley Carroll, City Councillor for Ward 17—Don Valley North about the budget consultation update and World Cup cutbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the 5 year anniversary of Don Cherry's poppy rant on Hockey Night In Canada that ended his broadcasting career. Next, The union representing frontline Toronto officers is calling on the police board chair to step down. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins us to unpack a possible violation involving confidential bargaining. The board, for the record, denies this allegation. Lastly, Michael Longfield, Executive Director of Cycle Toronto. When it comes to the province cracking down on bike lanes, avid bicyclists in the city are adamant that they will not go gentle into that good night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Sharan Kaur, political strategist, and partner at Sovereign Advisory Discuss: 1. Why are school trustees suddenly so entitled? Or are they just preparing for a run at Queen's Park? 2. Toronto Santa Claus Parade organizers say they need $250K to stage event next 3. Don Cherry clip 5 years later - how does it land for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Adam Zivo Executive Director of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy about what President-elect Trump means to members of the LGBTQ+ communities and how will the war in Ukraine change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Mohit Rajhans Tech and media consultant with ThinkStart.ca about the Federal government bans TikTok from operating in Canada, but can we still use it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the Big City Mayors panel of: Marianne Meed Ward, Burlington Mayor, Tom Mrakas, Aurora Mayor, Elizabeth Roy, Whitby Mayor, Discuss: Ontario Big City Mayors Gun violence is on the rise in Canada. In parts of the Greater Toronto Area, it's a record-breaking year Two 13-year-old boys among four people charged for allegedly stealing liquor from LCBO in Oshawa City says it can't meet affordable housing targets without more help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the world is still processing the results of the American election. Did President elect Donald Trump win the election, or did the Democrats lose it by not giving voters enough credit? Next, Dr. Larisa Eibisch, Physician and Addictions Specialist, joins us to unveil a brand new group of Ontario=-based workers, pharmaceutical experts, first responders, non-profits, union leaders, and big city mayors. All of these experts and professionals are coming together to form One Step Forward: An Alliance for Advancing Recovery.  Lastly, Graham McGregor, MPP Brampton North, Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform, and Acting Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. He'll explain why the Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 is important for the veterans who have served and lost their lives, but also those who returned from duty and have to deal with the aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Warren Kinsella, former Special Advisor to Jean Chrétien and CEO of the Daisy Group, and Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies, about Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election and becoming the 47th President of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Donald Trump has been declared the winner and will serve as the next President of the United States of America Next, Global News reporter, Sean O'Shea, joined us from Michigan to convey the mood of voters the morning after. Lastly, Ben Mulroney, "Toronto This Weekend" host on 640 Toronto. The very moment Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, Ben declared him the winner of the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: Donald Trump Elected as the 47th President of the United States Of America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to David Knight Legg, political analyst - Advisor to governments, energy, and financial services firms. Chairman of Intelligence Squared debate forums, Chairman of Elements Capital Advisors about the U.S. election for President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Patrick Brown, the Mayor of Brampton about the second day of clashes between protestors in Brampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to the newest Toronto City councilor, Rachel Chernos Lin after her Ward 15 by-election win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Wyatt Sharpe, 15 y/o | Host of The Wyatt Sharpe Show | Thursdays on @thenewsforum &Brittany Martinez, Republican strategist, former communications director for Kevin McCarthy about the U.S. election for President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer, former city council candidate about the Don Valley West by-election, Taylor Swift Way & why some people are angry that the city is temporarily renaming a street and Doug Ford's plan to remove bike lanes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Dr. Ragini Sharma, President of COHHE, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education about the second day of clashes between Hindus and Khalistani protestors in Brampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. U.S. election...will the "neck and neck" aspect of this election spur greater voter turnout? 2. DVW by-election.....should candidates need to live in their ward? 3. Brampton protest violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a second day of violence with pro-Khalistani protestors and a Peel Police officer has been suspended after participating in the protest. Next, former Toronto District School Board chair Rachel Chernos Lin won Monday’s byelection in Ward 15 with almost 12,900 votes, or about 55 per cent, according to unofficial results posted by the city, beating out conservative Anthony Furey. A big force behind her win was Kathleen Wynne, the former Premier of Ontario. Lastly, Jennifer Hedger, Sportscentre Host with TSN. She is concerned that the city is secretly planning to build an 80 bed men's shelter in her neighbourhood, seemingly without proper supports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Daniel Tate, organizer of the 30,000-signature petition against renaming Yonge Dundas Square and most recently door knocking for the Anthony Furey and his bid to win the open Ward 15 councillor seat in a byelection Monday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, about policing out of control riots & brawls and when to step in and when to wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Dr. Eric Kam about The Canadian dollar hits 2-year low on U.S. markets and what it means for Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Sofiia Shabalova, a student at George Brown College, as well as a part-time employee of the Student Association.  Josh Klomp, Toronto Metropolitan University | International Economics & Finance / Real Estate Management Minor Discuss: 1. What's the biggest issue affecting a university student that you would tell a politician needs to be fixed? 2. I defend students....I think they're way more savvy in gathering information and following the news than people give them credit for. Am I right.....or do many of your friends need to get more involved and into important issues? 3. Does politics ever belong in the classroom....or a lecture hall? I maintain teachers and professors should teach you HOW to think, not WHAT to think? Are lines crossed....or do most do a great job in that respect? 4. Do you pay a lot, a little, or basically no attention to what's happening in the USA with a very contentious and mud-slinging Presidential election? 5. Should 16 year olds and over get to vote in elections? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a shocking level of violence and intimidation on Canadian soil just outside a Hindu temple in Brampton Sunday afternoon. Next, The conflict outside a Brampton temple has made headlines all over the GTA. Brampton Mayor, Patrick Brown, joins us on this very important story. Lastly, Eric Lombardi, Founder of "More Neighbours Toronto". He says the city is not delivering what it promised based on the hike of development charges.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about what was thought as a home invasion in Aurora that led to a teen getting killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1 - Doug Ford takes next step toward removing bike lanes on Yonge, Bloor and University 2 - Ontario mayors ask Ford to use notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments 3 - US election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Premier Doug Ford couldn't wait to start ripping up bike lanes in the city of Toronto. Next, mayors across Ontario are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to override a court decision preventing municipalities from clearing homeless encampments if their shelters are full. Guelph Mayor, Cam Guthrie, talks about the importance of giving municipalities more autonomy. Lastly, Deputy Mayor, Jennifer McKelvie, regarding the city's plan to ready itself for Taylor Swift's big arrival.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Goldie Ghamari, Independent MPP (Carleton) Discuss: 1. How has "zero" happening so far made the rebel Liberal caucus members look? We did expect more, did we not? 2. Ontario is not building homes - the numbers are lousy - so does it feel like they're skating on this front and a lot more blame gets affixed to the federal government? 3. Expansion of booze in more stores....corner stores, gas stations, now add Costco, and a ton more grocery stores - there was a LOT of complaining about it happening (forget the cost) - we're a couple months in and......nothing - was it just complaining for the sake of complaining? 4. Private Member's Bill (Joshua's Law), which makes lifejackets mandatory for children 12 and under on personal boats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Ontario is NOT building the homes it said it would. And it has nothing to do with interest rates. Next, Are Ontarians getting what we've paid for when it comes to the latest Fall Economic Statement? NDP Leader, Marit Stiles, says we're now a "Have Not" province. Lastly, Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and National Post contributor. He shares his insights on Ukraine, the U.S. election and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York about his press conference about the naming of MPs named in Election interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Dr. Adil Shamji, Liberal MPP about shortages of drugs, needles and other equipment that in some cases has prompted doctors to send palliative care patients to hospital emergency rooms in their final days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Nancy Daigneault, Executive Director, School Bus Ontario about funding being cut by the Provincial Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Parthi Kandeval, city councillor about a men's shelter opening up in Scarborough that is across the street from a daycare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-Biden may have handed Trump a big assist with his ‘garbage’ gaffe 2 - Ontarians to get $200 rebate cheque next year, Ford announces 3 - TTC e-bike ban put on pause over equity concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on a viral video of Peel police attempted to stop a home invasion and what happened was puzzling. Next, what is the right approach when it comes to e-bikes on the TTC? Toronto city councillor, Josh Matlow, for St. Paul's discusses the surprising change of direction by the TTC board. Lastly, Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi. She's concerned that despite worrisome fires involving EVs and lithium batteries, Toronto taxi drivers are being forced to make the switch if they want to keep working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke with Sara Anghel, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Hotel Association about Toronto eyeing temporary increase in hotel tax to offset FIFA costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Ontario calls for further bail reforms, including no chance of bail for some charges                               2 - Toronto eyeing temporary increase in hotel tax to offset FIFA costs      3 - Toronto launches campaign to reduce emergency wait times 4 - A week away from the U.S. Presidential election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto calling out Peel for failure to ready a planned reception centre for asylum seekers before winter. Next, do we have a "catch and release" system when it comes to criminals? Solicitor General for the province of Ontario and MPP for the riding of York Centre, Michael Kerzner, discusses the urgent need for bail reform. Also, Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, and housing expert. How will axing the federal tax on new homes under $1 million impact Toronto's housing crisis? Lastly, Greg (jokingly) calls the City of Toronto to get some clarity about the new 211, 311 and 911 distinctions of which number to call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, & author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1 - Poilievre will axe the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million 2 - A report found Toronto councillors deserved a big pay hike. Here’s what the mayor and city manager did next 3- Michelle Obama - is this a win for the Democrats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about the Federal government cracking down on Vehicle Identification Number changes and police very worried about being mandated that cops drive EVs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on there are more indications that the Ford government is heading to a spring election. Next, Is the Ontario government using a smoke-screen to deflect from the actual problems in our health care system. Past President of The Ontario Medical Association, Dr. Sohail Gandhi, questions whether a recent health care announcement will make any difference when it comes to accessing family health care practitioners.  Lastly, Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics with the University of Buckingham. He discusses his opinion piece on Trudeau's assault on Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg spoke to Paula, a parent in York region about a school field trip to a mosque that has raised some concerns with parents on the heels of the TDSB trip to the Grassy Narrows protest a few weeks back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Alison Stewart the "bicycle Mayor of Toronto" about should cyclists be licensed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network, Andrew Perez. Principal at Perez Strategies. Member of and strategist for the Liberal Party of Canada Discuss: 1 - Liberal MPs lack the means – but mostly the courage – to take down their Leader, 2 - Mayor Olivia Chow concerned about new federal immigration cuts, 3 - Homeowners who regularly rent on Airbnb and other sites must pay 13% tax on property value when they sell, recent tax ruling finds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on The Federal government's new immigration plan & EV Batteries after a deadly crash on Toronto's roads. Next, Greg looks at some concerning signs that Kamala Harris doesn't have a winning strategy and it's showing. Also, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals spoke about health care & looking forward to an election. Lastly, in a Global News exclusive, Matthew Bingley, City Hall Reporter, Global News Toronto breaks down the Michael Thompson trial and his quiet resignation from the World Cup committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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