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Jim Richards takes on Stephen Harper’s surprising call for political unity, Toronto’s 6 a.m. Olympic booze hours, and whether Canadians are right about the decline in customer service. Immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann joins to explain what ICE’s Canadian offices can and can’t do as callers debate everything from politics to pints.

Jim breaks down the latest Metrolinx, GTAA, and TTC controversies before diving into transit etiquette. Stephanie Wallcraft joins to talk Canada’s 50‑year fuel guide milestone and a possible EV‑policy shakeup, while callers weigh in on a mom’s test‑score expectations and whether Tate McRae should stick to repping Team Canada

Jim weighs in on if having kids is always a good idea. Plus – Did that Olivia Chow interview inspire confidence?

Can you ever really separate the art from the artist?Plus – Does having tattoos make you boring?GUESTS: Dr. Kerry Bowman - Bioethicist at the University of Toronto Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders 

How often should celebrities be giving their political takes?Plus - Would you live in Toronto even if you could afford it?   GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin - writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack  

A parking debate has us pitting city vs. city Plus - ‘Significant’ GO delays following train derailment could continue into evening   GUESTS: Sijia Liu - Anchor and reporter at CP24 Carmi Levy - tech expert  

Jim takes your calls. Plus – Why was Don Lemon arrested?     GUESTS: Bill Brioux - one of the leading voices in the North American television scene John Moore - host of Moore in the Morning  Allison Dore - broadcaster and founder of Howl and Roar Records, a Juno Award winning comedy record label John Wright - Veteran Pollster, Ceo of Canada Pulse insights Brian Karem - American journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”

What will happen at the Conservative convention?Plus – Is the US facing a financial crisis?GUESTS: Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University

Are you with Doug on this?Plus – What’s it like to face a leadership review?GUESTS: Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster Dan Carter – Oshawa Mayor John Tory – former Mayor of Toronto  

Why you might want to reconsider how you’re taking your pet for a stroll. Plus - What is the accepted window of being late these days?   GUEST: Dr. Clifford Redford - Owner and operator of Wellington Veterinary Hospital

Jim has some thoughts. Plus – Are you a snow narc?   GUEST: Carmi Levy - tech expert  

Microwaves? A dishwasher? Jim takes your calls. Plus – What do you want to tell the person driving next to you?GUEST: Monte MacGregor - criminal lawyer  

  What’s your contribution?Plus – Have you ever slept at a workplace overnight?

How’s your cleanup going?Plus – Are you Team Stiles or Team Ford?

What did they talk about at a pizza shop today?Plus – Reaction from the US after man fatally shot by ICE officers.   GUESTS: Karen Stintz - political commentator and vice president of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work Paul Johnson - City Manager for Toronto Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Joe Walsh - Host of "Social Contract with Joe Walsh." Former Republican Candidate for President. Former Congressman