The Jim Richards Show

The Jim Richards Show

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.

Episodes

June 19, 2026 37 mins

We take your calls. What's a 'beige flag' in dating? Stealing glasses from restaurants. 
GUESTS: Karen Stintz - Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentator  

Joe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice Chair

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What does she think of this week's report on MAID and mental illness? Checking in with a friend of the show in Boston ahead of the World Cup game. 
GUESTS: Bill Carroll - Morning man at CFRA in Boston for the Scotland vs Morocco game 

Claire Brosseau - woman who is seeking MAID, applicant in a constitutional challenge against the Government of Canada

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June 18, 2026 39 mins


Looking at this week's announcement. Could your spouse describe what you do for work? 


GUESTS: Sid Seixeiro - Host of The Sid Seixeiro Show 

David Moscrop - contributing writer for The Walrus

John Wright - NEWSTALK 1010 pollster

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Jim weighs in on political messaging.Canada gets ready for its next World Cup game. 
GUEST: Calvin Chrustie - Senior Partner at Critical Risk Team, a boutique risk management group

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We take your calls. Plus, Ghana and Panama get ready to face off at the World Cup. Maple Leafs hire new coach. 
GUESTS: Lyndsay Miller - Senior Manager, Media Relations at Metrolinx 

Sean Foley - professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University and specializes in the history of the Middle East

Media Relations Officer Viktor Sarudi with the Toronto Police Service

Melissa Duggan - at Ghana watch party

Jeff ...

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Jim takes your calls. Plus, we get ready for Toronto's next World Cup game. RCMP officer charged with threatening Donald Trump. 
GUESTS: Sean Leathong - Following the Panama march to the World Cup 

Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

Rahim Ladhani - Following the Ghana march to the World Cup

Beatrice Vaisman - CP24 reporter 

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June 16, 2026 37 mins

Jim hears some very funny stories from listeners. Can Team Canada advance in the World Cup? 
GUESTS: Jeff Hershberg - criminal defence lawyer 

Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star sports columnist

Lukas Weese - staff writer for The Athletic 

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June 16, 2026 38 mins

Jim takes some fascinating calls. Weighing in on today's police presser on a recent string of shootings

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Jim thinks it's getting worse. An 'America! F-Yeah!' panel.

 
GUESTS: Monte McGregor - criminal defence lawyer 

Sean Foley - professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University and specializes in the history of the Middle East

Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman

Brian Karem - Journalist and author working at the White House, &nbs...

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What the broadcaster said during the Stanley Cup final that caused controversy. No one helped Jim. Do you feel bad? Welcome to Toronto
GUESTS: Matti Siemiatycki - director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto

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What did they think of the interview between John Tory and Olivia Chow? Recapping the World Cup game. 
GUESTS: Karen Stintz -  Former Toronto City Councillor & TTC Chair and a political commentatorJoe Mihevc - Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Vice ChairMatt Cauz - TSN 1050 host Phil Perkins - CP24 reporter Gareth Williams - Border Control Bird Dogs, which is based in Sterling, Ont.

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Jim talks with newsmakers across the city as Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada earns its first-ever World Cup point. 
GUESTS: Media Relations Officer Viktor Sarud

Beatrice Vaisman - CP24 reporter

Adrian Grundy - Executive Director of Communications at the TTC  

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Jim has coverage of the breaking news. The World Cup kicks off today. 
GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective

Gareth Wheeler - Canadian sports broadcaster

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Jim has continuing coverage of the investigation. Schizophrenic woman who killed stranger goes free. 
GUESTS: Beatrice Vaisman - CP24 anchor and reporterMike Von Massow - University of Guelph food economistGlenn Stevens Jr., the Detroit Regional’s Chamber's Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer and Executive Director of its MichAuto programChris Summerville  - CEO of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada

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Immediate reaction as the Liberals introduce the bill. TTC rolling out tool that will let it call out bad behaviour in stations over PA system
GUESTS: Gitane De Silva - Founder & President at GD Strategic

Mohit Rajans - AI and Digital Media consultant, founder of thinkstart.ca

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June 10, 2026 38 mins

Is Trump really going to back out of renewing the deal? Have you called in sick but weren’t and got caught? 
GUESTS: Moshe Lander - professor of economics at Concordia University 

Michael Covin - Enterprise Sales Director at PayPal Canada

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June 9, 2026 38 mins

Jim takes your calls. Are Alberta separatists meeting with US officials? 
GUESTS: Charlie Angus - Former MP for Timmins—James Bay

John Tory Jr. - aviation expert

Norm Di Pasquale - No Jets TO 

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Jim takes your calls. The latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge situation. 


GUESTS: Drew Dilkens - Windsor mayor

René Jansen in de Wal - President of OECTA 

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June 8, 2026 38 mins

Jim talks with a podcast host who thinks we're not ready for how energetic the World Cup crowds will be. Police say former airline captain flew hundreds of flights without required licence. 
GUESTS: Sid Seixeiro - host of The Sid Seixeiro Show 

Robert Kokonis- President of Air Trav Inc.

Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster in Calgary 

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We get a surprising answer. What should young people know about the harms of vaping? 
GUESTS: Stephanie Pacheko - runs a bakery in Mississauga and won a Food Network Christmas Cookie competition a few years agoDr. Trisha Tulloch - specializes in adolescent medicine at CAMH and a professor at U of T 

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