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The Jim Richards Show

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Toronto
Canada
Brad Bradford
Olivia Chow
Ontario
United States
Toronto, Canada
Doug Ford
World Cup
Donald Trump
Tariffs
Toronto Mayoral Election
Alberta Separation Referendum
Pierre Poilievre
Gordie Howe Bridge
Stelco
Toronto Police Service
Artificial Intelligence
Conservative Party Of Canada
FIFA World Cup

Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day’s events to keep you informed and entertained.

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Latest Episodes

Who is in the right? Breaking down the backlash to Shane Gillis' SNL comments.

GUESTS: Gord Perks - Outgoing Toronto City Councillor

Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant

Comedians Dave Martin and Simon Rakoff... more

Jim and Deb take your calls. How candidates prepare for debates.

GUESTS: Senator Marty Deacon

Michelle Dube - CTV News at 6 anchor

Danielle Smith addresses the voters.

Are you less or more likely to vote because of the polls?

GUESTS: Tim Powers - Chair of Summa Strategies

Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications

Carmi Levy - tech expert

What does a former city staffer think?

How a new experimental treatment using fat particles can heal burn victims.

GUESTS: Patrick Harris - Former John Tory Campaign Manager, now with Rubicon Strategies

Dr. Marc Jeschke - director of Hamilton Ge... more

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Gord Perks
Outgoing Toronto city councillor
Toronto City Council
Episode: The Munici-Pals look at the latest election numbers
Bob Richardson
NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant
NEWSTALK 1010
Episode: The Munici-Pals look at the latest election numbers
Gabor Lucaks
President of Air Passenger Rights
Air Passenger Rights
Episode: The Munici-Pals look at the latest election numbers
Blue Knox
Former communications director to John Tory and public affairs executive and campaign strategist
Episode: What do the candidates need to do down the stretch?
John Tory
Former mayor of Toronto
City of Toronto
Episode: What do the candidates need to do down the stretch?
Justin Ling
Staff columnist for the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
Episode: What is your $90 million game plan?
Hendrik Brakel
Economist and expert on Canadian trade and competitiveness
Episode: What is your $90 million game plan?
Glenn de Baeremaeker
Former Toronto city councillor who represented Ward 38 from 2003 to 2018
GTA Strategies
Episode: Are we too tired to have people over?
Carmi Levy
Technology expert
Episode: Are we too tired to have people over?

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Jim Richards
Host of The Jim Richards Show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Great show

    Good stuff, I appreciate the show. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelManiaci
    Canada3 years ago
  • Jim Richards for mayor

    Great to hear you on line. Funny stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    all good names were taken guy
    Canada4 years ago
  • Kal

    Bring back Tony Tedesco!!! I listened religiously to the show when he was on!

    Also Natasha Vinik make my blood boil with her fake annoying laugh! I turn my radio off every time she is on!

    Who laughs like that for god’s sake?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K or Nay
    Canada4 years ago
  • The Dream Team of David and Tony 5

    This show is amazing, I believe David fills in for Jim but if Jim ever decides to move on, it should be give to these two! I mix of serious discussion, interviews and then surreal with his foreign correspondent. Always entertaining, sometimes irrational but always hilarious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDog1701
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Long Live The Showgram

    Wish I could listen live more often, but still glad I can get my Jim fix. David Copper isn’t too bad either.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarke Crowsfoot
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's blend of humor and sharp policy insight.
Guests are credible and bring useful expertise to current issues.
Show is appreciated for practical, Canadian-focused political analysis.

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The Munici-Pals wrap up the week in the election
Q: Have you de-radicalized people who you now completely trust in society?
Mubin Shaikh says he has supported people he trusts, including an ISIS returnee he has mentored for about two years, and says successful reintegration is possible.
The Munici-Pals wrap up the week in the election
Q: How do you think the campaigns are going for both people? Is there anything that you think is a real eye-opener over the past five days?
Karen Stintz says the campaign's tone has worsened but argues Brad Bradford is improving in debates and gaining momentum. Joe Mihevc cites volunteer activity and polling that still shows Olivia Chow leading by roughly three to five points.
Toronto is voting early in record numbers.
Q: What are the geeky things that you're looking at in terms of strategy?
Patrick Harris says campaigns will concentrate on their ground game, target supporters and accessible voters, and emphasize turnout-driving issues such as homelessness, taxes, crime and TTC safety.
Toronto is voting early in record numbers.
Q: What do you think that we see in, first of all, 72 percent increase in early voting over the last time?
David Valentin says advance voting increased 92 percent compared with the 2022 general election, but the increase is uneven across neighbourhoods and complicates predictions.
What is ‘sick voice’?
Q: Could you lay out what the claim was? We played that clip from the lawyer talking about what a lower court had said. Why would they think that, and I'm not saying that you would agree with it, but what is their argument?
Gavin Tighe explains that Cycle Toronto is seeking leave to appeal a unanimous Court of Appeal decision, which found no Charter right to a bike lane. He says the pending Drover case may determine whether the Charter applies to everyday government policy and could affect the bike-lane case.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jim Richards Show

What is The Jim Richards Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends Toronto-area political analysis with national policy discussions, featuring a rotating cast of former councillors, lawyers, economists, journalists, and policy experts. Episodes span municipal governance, trade talks, legal implications of policy changes, and occasional deep dives into technology and infrastructure, often anchored by timely debates and caller participation. Notable strengths include a brisk, no-nonsense interview style, practical takeaways for policymakers and business leaders, and a willingness to tackle contentious issues with a mix of humor and rigor. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable context on politics and policy with a Canadian perspective, along with diverse expert viewp... more

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1. Gord Perks
2. Bob Richardson
3. Gabor Lucaks
4. Blue Knox
5. John Tory
6. Justin Ling
7. Hendrik Brakel
8. Glenn de Baeremaeker

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