Episodes

  • THINK TANK with Ben Mulroney, & Jon Burnside

    THINK TANK with Ben Mulroney, & Jon Burnside
    Feb 21 2025
    Greg Brady and the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of The Ben Mulroney Show Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East Discuss: 1. Mayor Chow was on 640 with Sharan Kaur yesterday talking about Toronto's efforts at snow removal....was this a W or L? 2. Sporting event or more a cultural moment for Canada/USA last night. We want and need a good relationship, don't we? Indelibly tied thru so many mechanisms....Just felt way bigger than sport 3. Liberals want to nearly double CBC funding....how will this sit with voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • FEBRUARY 21:Canada wins the 4 Nations Cup, Canada's national anthem has made headlines, Toronto's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 & Delta pilots.

    FEBRUARY 21:Canada wins the 4 Nations Cup, Canada's national anthem has made headlines, Toronto's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 & Delta pilots.
    Feb 21 2025
    Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on what a hockey game for Canada against the Americans. This is a win that was very much needed on an emotional and patriotic level. Next, sticking with international hockey, the singing of Canada's national anthem has made headlines Also, Chris Spoke, partner in a real estate development firm called "Toronto Standard", joins us now to discuss how the city's new home sales are the weakest since the 1990 real estate crash. Also, Coyotes are still a massive, ongoing problem, particularly for residents in Liberty Village. Ruby Kooner, is a Liberty Village resident and has had personal experience dealing with coyotes. She joins us now to share her sentiments on an issue that has the potential to be quite devastating. Lastly, we end the podcast with an interesting story and update regarding the pilots behind the recent Delta crash at Pearson Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Think Tank with Ana Bailao & Josh DeHaas

    Think Tank with Ana Bailao & Josh DeHaas
    Feb 20 2025
    Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Josh DeHaas, counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation and co-author of the new book Free Speech in Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to current controversies Discuss: 1. Provincial election one day out - I think a LOT has aligned to frustrate voters, and the snow is no exception - is turnout going to be above 50 percent in the province? 2. Education has barely been touched as an issue - it’s been an issue the Ford government has been strong in ignoring, but it’s also an issue that the opposition leaders haven’t hit on too much - maybe the Ontario NDP has the most to lose - they’re embedded in teachers union support, and criticizing test scores and discipline and how our kids have weathered the last 5-6 years…maybe that would seem a bit of a self-own….but I’ve never seen it less in a provincial election. 3. The high-speed rail line proposed by the federal Liberals has left ALL cities west of Toronto wondering why they’re not in the mix - huge populations in Hamilton/Kitchener/London - all struggling to understand why they were cut off from this - maybe it truly is supply and demand and surveys and data show VIA Rail is sufficient - how do you see it? 4. Viral video of a toddler crying at a wedding and an angry bride posting it online. THAT is its own story - but do you have a recommendation for small creatures that might scream or cry and moan being front/centre at weddings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • FEBRUARY 20: Toronto Mayor finally speaks about snow removal, deceased Israeli hostages, High speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City & Do kids belong at weddings?

    FEBRUARY 20: Toronto Mayor finally speaks about snow removal, deceased Israeli hostages, High speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City & Do kids belong at weddings?
    Feb 20 2025
    Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on it appears that Toronto has finally decided that the massive amounts of snow that hit our city might need to be removed and not just pushed around. Next, dramatic footage and stories involving deceased Israeli hostages being returned to Israel by Hamas in exchange for six prisoners. One of the hostages was just six months old. Also, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a high speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. Mike Moffatt, Economist, Founding Director of PLACE Centre and Co-Host of "Missing Middle", joins us now to discuss how everyone west of Toronto feels about being left out. Also, Melanie Bennet, co-host of the Canadian Culture Wars Report, joins us now to share her insights on where we're at in education. Lastly, do kids belong at weddings, or are weddings really an adult affair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • THINK TANK with Kim Wright, Mark Saunders & Brad Bradford

    THINK TANK with Kim Wright, Mark Saunders & Brad Bradford
    Feb 19 2025
    Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Discuss: 1. Councillor Josh Matlow audio clips urging the city to do better with snow removal and wondering whether the strategy to deal with snow is simply waiting for Spring. 2. High-speed rail announcement - skeptical it happens? There is the demand, but public $ is hard to come by right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • FEBRUARY 19; Toronto's plan for snow removal, Covid vaccine message reversal & Rent control

    FEBRUARY 19; Toronto's plan for snow removal, Covid vaccine message reversal & Rent control
    Feb 19 2025
    Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Toronto, which is still reeling from the massive snowfall that's buried the city. Many residents are upset about snow removal and the fact that plows seem to just move snow around instead of actually removing it. One city councillor is wondering whether the city's strategy plan is to just wait until Spring. Next, Dr. Deborah Birx was on with Piers Morgan saying that during the Covid-19 pandemic, those in charge were constantly saying "follow the science & the data" and it turns out, they were not as she explained. Also, anyone who rents or perhaps has a place to rent out will be very interested in our next story. Varun Sriskanda, with Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, joins us now to share his insights on rent control and the frailty of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Lastly, back to the deluge of snow and speak with someone who can truly compare how well city crews removed snow in years past, versus now. David Miller, former Toronto mayor, joins us now for some armchair quarterbacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin

    Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin
    Feb 18 2025
    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 - Snow removal may take up to 3 weeks as Toronto digs out of back-to-back storms, city says 2 - Ford fends off waves of attacks on health care, government spending at Ontario leaders’ debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • FEBRUARY 18: Plane Crash at Pearson Airport & The Ontario Leadership debate.

    FEBRUARY 18: Plane Crash at Pearson Airport & The Ontario Leadership debate.
    Feb 18 2025
    Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on another aviation accident...this time, close to home at Pearson Airport, where a Delta airlines plane literally rolled over onto its roof while attempting to land. Miraculously, everyone on board survived. Next, video footage of the plane crash has made headlines around the world. Alex Caprariello, News Nation National Correspondent and Emmy winning investigator, joins us now to discuss the mishap. Also, there was the Leaders' Debate. Warren Kinsella, Former special advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group, joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the debate. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News, joins us now to share his impression of the Leader's debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins