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Toronto the Politics the Show

Christopher Chiasson
Toronto
Coalition For Responsible Community Development
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Community-Led Planning
Regent Park
Toronto, Canada
Thunder Bay Superior North
Olivia Chow
Sneaky Dee's
Church Street
Doug Ford
Career and Public Safety Policy
Lise Vaugeois
Ontario
New York City
Beaches East York
Pedestrianization
Wildfires
Affordable Housing
Brad Bradford

A local news show hosted by Christopher Chiasson. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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Latest Episodes

Matt Elliott (City Hall Watcher) and Sabrina Nanji (Queen's Park Observer) join Chris today to round up all the news happening at Queen's Park and City Hall.

Has Billy Bishop airport disrupted Doug Ford and Mark Carney's Bromance?

Did Chris Alexa... more

Councillor Candidate for Ward 19 Beaches - East York Jennie Worden shares her vision for Toronto based in "radical empathy" .

You'll notice that this is the longest episode of Toronto the Politics the Show so far. It's because Jennie had so many int... more

Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon join Chris to discuss their recent visit to Toronto, how New York's congestion pricing is benefiting local businesses, and what can be done to encourage more people to ditch their car.

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Chris talks about what it was like to interview Mayor Olivia Chow, how he's picking who to interview next, and evaluates some late entrants into the race.

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Mayor Olivia Chow joins me today to discuss affordability, safety, and transportation in Toronto.

Special thanks to Andrew Geraci for helping film today's episode.

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MPP for Spadina - Fort York Chris Glover joins me today to chat about how Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are living luxuriously using our tax dollars while public services fail.

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Toronto Centre is the densest ward in Toronto, and one of the densest areas of land in North America.

As such, it presents a series of unique challenges and opportunities.

That's why I thought it was important to chat with the councillor who repr... more

Thunderbay - Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois joins Chris to discuss the ongoing wildfires in Northern Ontario, the mismanagement that exacerbate their severity, and the indigenous communities paying the price.

To support those who have been displa... more

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Recent Guests

Jennie Worden
Councilor candidate for Ward 19, Beaches East York
Candidate, Beaches East York
Episode: How Jennie Worden plans to fix Brad Bradford's mistakes if elected as the next Beaches - East York City Councillor
Sarah Goodyear
Co-host of The War on Cars Podcast
The War on Cars
Episode: What Toronto can learn from Mamdani's NYC with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon (from The War on Cars Podcast)
Doug Gordon
Co-host of The War on Cars Podcast
The War on Cars
Episode: What Toronto can learn from Mamdani's NYC with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon (from The War on Cars Podcast)
Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto
City of Toronto
Episode: Mayor Olivia Chow on the opportunities and challenges facing Toronto
Chris Glover
MPP for Spadina–Fort York, Ontario NDP
Ontario NDP (Member of Provincial Parliament)
Episode: MPP Chris Glover on the blatant corruption at Queen's Park
Chris Moise
Ward 13 Toronto Centre councillor
City of Toronto
Episode: Councillor Chris Moise sets the record straight on safety in downtown Toronto
Lise Vaugeois
MPP for Thunder Bay Superior North
Ontario Legislative Assembly
Episode: How ignoring locals made the Ontario wildfires worse (w/ MPP Lise Vaugeois)
Dave Shellnut
The biking lawyer
The Biking Lawyer (law practice)
Episode: Ontario's new insurance rules put cyclists at risk (w/ The Biking Lawyer, Dave Shellnut)
Cheryl Case
Founder and executive director of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Episode: Can Toronto fix community engagement? (w/ Dan Seljak and Cheryll Case)

Host

Christopher Chiasson
Host of the show; co-lead in local political coverage and urban-policy discussions; producer roles implied across episodes

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#52
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#158
Canada/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Jennie Worden plans to fix Brad Bradford's mistakes if elected as the next Beaches - East York City Councillor
Q: What needs to be done to address the feelings of safety and public trust in the city?
The discussion centers on practical steps like housing and services, community conversations across economic lines, and re-prioritizing budgets to focus on safety through housing, mental health supports, and robust public spaces.
How Jennie Worden plans to fix Brad Bradford's mistakes if elected as the next Beaches - East York City Councillor
Q: So how do you think Bradford initially presented himself as a candidate? And how does that compare to the Bradford of 2026?
She contrasts Bradford's centrist, pro-transportation stance in 2018 with his alignment to austerity and a conservative approach in later years, suggesting a shift in policy posture and voting patterns.
How Jennie Worden plans to fix Brad Bradford's mistakes if elected as the next Beaches - East York City Councillor
Q: Can you tell me about what you were up to prior to running for council?
Jennie describes her nonprofit work, tenant organizing, and day-to-day role in journalism foundation programming, plus past involvement on road safety initiatives and community projects, which formed the springboard to her council bid.
What Toronto can learn from Mamdani's NYC with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon (from The War on Cars Podcast)
Q: Where do things stand currently with congestion pricing? It's currently active, right? And maybe if you could explain it a little bit, Sarah.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in New York City; after a long political fight, it was implemented in 2025, with ongoing debates about pricing levels and how funds are used for transit improvements.
MPP Chris Glover on the blatant corruption at Queen's Park
Q: What's your take on OSAP changes and tuition?
OSAP grants were converted to loans, creating additional debt for students across income levels, and the guest highlights the broader impact on access to education and long-term financial burden, urging protest and policy change.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toronto the Politics the Show

What is Toronto the Politics the Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused political and urban-design show that frequently examines how city planning, safety, housing, and transportation intersect with governance. Episodes feature city councillors, provincial representatives, urbanists, and advocates discussing pedestrianization projects, infrastructure funding, disaster response, housing policy, and community engagement. The conversations tend to blend on-the-ground anecdotes with policy critique, highlighting practical challenges and grassroots approaches to city-building. A notable pattern is the emphasis on bottom-up planning, accountability, and the tension between large-scale development and vibrant, accessible public spaces. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want actionable insigh... more

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Recent guests on Toronto the Politics the Show include:

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2. Sarah Goodyear
3. Doug Gordon
4. Olivia Chow
5. Chris Glover
6. Chris Moise
7. Lise Vaugeois
8. Dave Shellnut

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