Category: On-Air
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable discusses Windsor’s tax hike and new projects that could potentially transform the downtown core, and more!
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Kenny vs. Spenny about their 20th anniversary tour
Jon Liedtke is joined by Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice to talk about the 20th anniversary of the Canadian cult classic Kenny vs. Spenny, their North American tour, & have some laughs along the way.
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AM800 CKLW: WINDSOR-ESSEX MOST FLOOD-PRONE REGION WITH HIGHEST HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Windsor-Essex most flood-prone region with highest home insurance premiums, but homeowners may still have to pay for flood repairs.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
Vincent Georgie’s WIFF FLICK PICKS include In the Name of the Father, Once, The Boondock Saints, & Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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AM800 CKLW: The CURE tried to save fans money. Ticketmaster thought differently.
The CURE charged $20 per ticket & Ticketmaster charged $20+ in fees. Publicist & Music Commentator Eric Alper says Ticketmaster isn’t solely to blame.
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AM800 CKLW: Friday Roundtable
Bobby Russon & Kim Willis discuss Windsor’s nosiest areas, Ticketmaster’s CURE-fee controversy, & Windsor launches early child educator recruitment drive.
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AM800 CKLW: MONEY MATTERS: BMO to buy AIR MILES
Barry Choi, Money Matters Personal Finance & Travel Expert explains BMO buying Air Miles means for you and what to look for in a loyalty program.
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AM800 CKLW: Thursday Roundtable
Joe McParland and Kristin Siapas join the roundtable to discuss Windsor’s Rental Licensing Pilot, police bodycams in Alberta, & Windsor Salt’s strike.
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AM800 CKLW: Volkswagen picks St. Thomas for 1st North American EV Battery Plant
Flavio Volpe, president Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association discusses Volkswagen picking St. Thomas for its first North American EV Battery Plant.
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AM800 CKLW: The Race to Fix the Bail System
UWindsor Law Professor Danardo Jones discusses what’s wrong with bail in Canada, how to get it right, & anti-black racism at a parliamentary committee.
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AM800 CKLW: CITY BUILDING: Improving Arts Funding
Windsor Artists Exchange members Elliott Hale & Austin Di Pietro discuss arts funding, artist collaboration, and how it contributes to good city building.
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AM800 CKLW: Wednesday Roundtable
The Roundtable discusses South Carolina Republicans seeking death penalty for abortion, calls for homelessness housing, & harassment of women curlers.
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AM800 CKLW: CANADIAN TIRE LAUNCHES PAID TRIANGLE REWARDS SUBSCRIPTION
Tony Chapman, host of Chatter that Matters discusses Canadian Tire’s new paid TRIANGLE REWARDS subscription program.
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AM800 CKLW: IN SESSION WITH RELATIONSHIP EXPERT MARIA DERUBEIS
IN SESSION WITH RELATIONSHIP EXPERT MARIA DERUBEIS
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AM800 CKLW: Tuesday Roundtable with Lisa Valente, Melinda Munro, & Adriano Ciotoli
An expected 5% tax hike, Mayor Dilkens’ 2022 travel expenses, Windsor bans TikTok on city devices & Avril Lavigne kicks Greenbelt protestor off JUNO stage.
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AM800 CKLW: Four Flair Airlines planes seized causing March Break flight cancellations
Four Flair Airlines planes seized causing March Break flight cancellations and what travelers need to know about the benefits, and risks, of budget travel.
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AM800 CKLW: Parenting Advice with Peaceful Parenting Coach Sarah Rosensweet
Peaceful Parenting Coach Sarah Rosensweet joins the Dan MacDonald Show to answer call-in questions about parenting.
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AM800 CKLW: Dan MacDonald ROUNDTABLE with Lori Baldassi, Ryan T. Richardson, & Dan Gemus
The Dan MacDonald Show Roundtable discusses Silver City vandalism & theft, Meta maybe blocking news access, & Adventure Bay’s March Break “hours”.
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AM800 CKLW: Sunday Storytime Club at River Book Shop
River Bookshop owner Richard Peddie joins to discuss Sunday Storytime Club.
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AM800 CKLW: History of Windsor women in professional wrestling
Jamie Greer, author of History of Professional Wrestling in Windsor Ontario joins to discuss the history of Windsor women in professional wrestling.
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AM800 CKLW: WindsorEats’ 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Guide
WindsorEats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins to discuss St. Patrick’s Day in Windsor for 2023.
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AM800 CKLW: How climate change can affect supply chains
CSIS reports that climate change will melt the Northwest Passage allowing for more easy navigation which will impact national supply chains.
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AM800 CKLW: March Break Winter Storm
Marty Firestone of Travel Secure joins to discuss what to know if you’re travelling on Friday during the storm.
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AM800 CKLW: Small Business Entrepreneurship Centre Highlights Local Women Entrepreneurs
The Windsor Essex Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre highlights local women entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.
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AM800 CKLW: Craft Brewers Respond to Record Tax Increase & Women in Brewing
Christine Comeau, executive director of the Canadian Craft Brewers Association, joins to discuss a record tax increase on beer & Women in Brewing.
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AM800 CKLW: Residential Builders say there are Plenty of Opportunities for Women in Construction
Residential builders say there are many opportunities for Women in construction and Richard Lyall, president of RESCON joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: Downtown Mission Town Hall
Jessica Amlin lives across from DT Mission, attended the town hall last night, and she shares her experiences of what it’s like to live in the area.
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AM800 CKLW: MPP Gretzky clapped over in QP on International Women’s Day
Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky was clapped over by PCs in Queen’s Park on International Women’s Day and she joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF Presents Love in the Time of Fentanyl
The Windsor International Film Festival is screening Love in the Time of Fentanyl and hosting a Q&A with a frontline outreach worker from Vancouver B.C.
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AM800 CKLW: Record numbers of young families are leaving Ontario because they can’t afford living here
Mike Moffatt, Senior director at Smart Prosperity Institute discusses record numbers of young families leaving Ontario because they can’t afford living here.
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AM800 CKLW: Revitalizing Downtown Roundtable
Dan MacDonald, Greg Lemay and Jon Liedtke discuss Revitalizing downtown, The Downtown Mission, & downtown problems.
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AM800 CKLW: Poilievre won’t sanction MPs who dined with far-right German politician & constituent wants an MP synagogue visit
Poilievre won’t sanction MPs who dined with far-right German politician & constituent wants an MP synagogue visit to help mend fences.
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AM800 CKLW: Opioid Alert Issued After 11 ER overdose visits
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit flagging 11 opioid overdose ER visits last week, & councillor and health unit board member Renaldo Agostino discusses.
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AM800 CKLW: Former Ward 3 councillor Rino Bortolin on Windsor’s BIA takeover
City council voted to take over all nine BIAs & refused to seat their elected members for 60 days and former ward 3 councillor Rino Bortolin discusses.
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AM800 CKLW: Armando’s Amherstburg’s Pizza March Madness
Armando’s Amherstburg is going head-to-head against itself and pitting special pies against one another & owner Dean Litster joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: Author Stephen Marche, On Writing and Failure!
Stephen Marche, the author of On Writing and Failure! joins to discuss his book and its launch at Biblioasis in Windsor Ontario.
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AM800 CKLW: Galen Weston goes to Ottawa
Sylvain Charlebois, Agri-Food Analytics Lab Dalhousie University, discusses Canadian grocers CEO appearing before the federal committee on agriculture.
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AM800 CKLW: Corrupt system leads to leaks & spills at Fort McMurray oil sands plant
Will Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands 2022 industrial wastewater leak be the sector’s last straw? Energi Media’s publisher Markham Hislop joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: WINDSOR ESSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOES TO QUEENS PARK LOBBY DAY
Rakesh Naidu, president and CEO Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce discusses going to Queen’s Park to lobby with other chambers for issues.
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AM800 CKLW: 2022 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SCAM TRACKER RISK REPORT
Jennifer Matthews, CEO, Better Business Bureau serving Western Ontario joins to discuss the 2022 Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker Risk Report.
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AM800 CKLW: Poilievre rallies raise question of “freedom” of speech
A Toronto lawyer & citizen reporter who was banned from a Pierre Poilievre rally has been allowed back and we ask Caryma Sa’d why she was initially banned.
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AM800 CKLW: Fabio Costante on Windsor’s 6,500 long affordable housing waitlist & how to eliminate it
Ward 2 councillor & community housing corp chair Fabio Costante discusses Windsor’s 6500 long afford housing waitlist & what it takes to clear it.
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Ward 2 Fabio Costante on council reaffirming CTS location
Ward 2 city councillor Fabio Costante opinies on council reaffirming the SafePoint CTS location.
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AM800 CKLW: Fabio Costante on city council reaffirming SafePoint CTS support
Ward 2 city councillor & health unit chair Fabio Costante joins to discuss council reaffirming SafePoint CTS support, ensuring it opens without delay or interruptions.
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AM800 CKLW: Detroit’s first Black-owned grocery store in nearly a decade set to open Summer 2023
The Neighborhood Grocery owner Raphael Wright discusses opening the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
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AM800 CKLW: Mining on the moon is no longer a looney idea, & Canada can capitalize
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp, discusses space mining, Canada’s first mover advantage, & why we should treat it with ambition, not incredulity.
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Interview with CTV W5’s Thunder Bay documentarian Ryan McMahon
Anishinaabe journalist Ryan McMahon discusses his documentary “THUNDERBAY” about the Police, area’s history of racism, & institutional failings.
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1-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Laura Osman, a CP reporter in Ukraine discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that has killed thousands of civilians and millions more displaced.
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AM800 CKLW: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
Laura Osman, Canadian Press reporter joins to discuss the One-year solemn anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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CAPE lobby day
Robb Barnes, Climate Program Director at the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), discusses CAPE’s most recent lobby day.
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Ward 2 Fabio Costante named new chair of community housing corp
Fabio Constante, Ward 2 Councillor and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit chair discusses his new role as Chair at the Windsor Essex Community Housing corp.
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Markham Hislop on the JUST TRANSITION, the oil and gas industry, and the oil sands in 2023
Markham Hislop, publisher & journalist at Energi Media joins Jon Liedtke to discuss the JUST TRANSITION, the oil & gas industry, & the oil sands in 2023.
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AM800 CKLW: PM Trudeau, NO federal money to Alberta for carbon capture until changes, says journalist
Markham Hislop, CEO of Energi Media talks about Oil Sands, Just Transition, & why PM Trudeau shouldn’t fund Alberta carbon capture until changes are made.
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AM800 CKLW: Housing affordability with councillor & WECHC chair Fabio Costante
Fabio Costante’s new role as chair of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp (WECHC) and we discuss affordable housing in Windsor.
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AM800 CKLW: CAPE LOBBY DAY
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) held another in a series of LOBBY DAYS to advocate for their priorities in government and I interviewed Robb Barnes, CAPE’s Climate Program Director.
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AM800 CKLW: Detroit’s Atwater Brewery released an AI created IPA
Atwater Brewery in Detroit asked an AI to create an IPA and I interview Katy McBrady, president Atwater Brewery.
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AM800 CKLW: The JOY OF Cannabis
Jon Liedtke interviews the co-authors of The Joy of Cannabis, Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith.
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LIVE & LOCAL: Feb. 18, 2023
Atwater Brewery’s latest beer created by AI, CAPE’s lobby day, The Joy of Cannabis book, Fabio Costante chairs community housing corp., Just Transition, & Get Gardening.
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WINDSOR EXPRESS hosting student trades expo
Dartis Willis, owner of The Windsor Express joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor Express hosting a student trades expo.
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CTV NEWS’ Siobhan Morris on potential healthcare deal and donor controversies for Premier Ford
Siobhan Morris, CTV Queens Park Reporter joins Lisa Williams & Jon Liedtke to discuss Premier Ford & Prime Minister Justin Trudeau healthcare deal meeting.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 10, 2023
Premier Ford optimistic for health deal & invited developers to daughter’s stag-&-doe & suggested donation, Windsor Express hosts trades expo, & more!
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TikTok fame brings local artist new opportunities
AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke are joined on The Morning Drive by Madi Young to talk about her viral TikTok video and her future as an artist.
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Canada needs discount grocers
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, discusses the need for cheaper and more affordable grocery stores in Canada.
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Windsor police officer defends his decision to donate to so-called Freedom Convoy
CTV Windsor’s Michelle Maluske discusses Windsor Police officer Constable Brisco’s hearing for his Freedom Convoy donation.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 9, 2023
A Windsor police officer defends his $50 convoy donation, Canada needs real discount grocery stores, & an Amherstburg artist sees benefits from Tiktok.
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USA State of the Union recap
Jon Decker, NBC News Radio White House Correspondent breaks down and recaps the 2023 State of Union delivered by President Joe Biden.
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Healthcare funding opinions by Ontario’s premiers
Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail discusses healthcare funding and how the premiers felt about it.
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Celebration planned for Capitol Theatre’s 100th anniversary
Sheila Wisdom, Executive Director Windsor Symphony Orchestra discusses the 100th anniversary celebration of the Capitol Theatre.
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Five key dates to know as tax season approaches
Michelle Zadikian, Senior Reporter with Yahoo Finance Canada shares important dates to keep in mind as tax season approaches.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 8, 2023
2023 USA State of the Union, Canada healthcare funding, The Capitol Theatre’s 100th Anniversary, & 5 dates to know for tax season.
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Chinese Spy Balloon
Phil Gurski, President & CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk Consulting discusses the U.S. downing a suspected Chinese Spy Balloon.
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2023 Grammys talk with Eric Alper, music commentator and publicist,
Eric Alper, music commentator and publicist, joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to discuss the 2023 Grammy awards.
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Tom Mulcair about the PM & premiers healthcare meeting
Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, joins to speak about Prime Minister Trudeau and Canada’s premiers upcoming meeting on healthcare.
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The Morning Drive – Feb. 6, 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon, Canada’s premiers meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau about healthcare, the Grammys, Do you go to work sick? & NETFLIX changes password policy.
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Ontario farmer opposes dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, discusses the absurdities of an Ontario farmer dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management.
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Canada summons Ambassador over suspected Chinese Spy Balloon
Stephanie Carvin, Carleton University associate professor & former NATSEC analyst discusses summoning the Chinese Ambassador due to the Chinese Spy Balloon.
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Buried Evidence on CTV’s W5 Genevieve Beauchemin
CTV W5’s Genevieve Beauchemin discusses going into a Quebec prison to speak to Daniel Jolivet about decades old evidence he & his lawyer fought to uncover.
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THE SHIFT: Feb. 3, 2023
Gun bill amendments shot down, Loblaws weird PR, a guy who got thousands of Canucks free Tims, Chinese Spy Balloon, SPILT MILK, DWBIA lights up, CTS compromise & CTV W5
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Federal Liberals pull controversial gun bill amendments
Stephanie Levitz (Toronto Star, Ottawa Bureau) discusses the federal pulling gun bill amendments, including a new definition of assault-style weapons.
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Tim Hortons has been tracking customers’ locations
James McLeod, former journalist, discusses Tim Hortons tracking customers’ locations through the Tims app & how everyone affected got a free coffee & donut.
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THE SHIFT: FEB. 2 2023
Ontario healthcare changes, a new burger charity initiative, the rise of AI, Packzi & Horseradish vodka, Canada gay sperm donation restrictions, World Hijab Day & Islamophobia & Black History Month with the WSO.
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Ontario announces new healthcare plans
Ontario Minister of Health Parliamentary Assistant MPP Robin Martin joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss Ontario healthcare changes.
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Registered Nurses’ Association Ontario reacts to Ontario health changes
Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario discusses her thoughts on health changes by the Ontario government.
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The Rise of AI
Doug Sartori, principal consultant of Parallel 42, joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the rise of AI.
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Canada’s gay sperm restrictions challenged
Wendi Nicholson (President Windsor-Essex Pride Fest) discusses a gay man challenging the constitutionality of restricting gay & bisexual sperm donations.
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World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia
Sarah Mushtaq writes about race, gender discusses World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia more broadly in society.
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Dan MacDonald Show: JAN 10, 2023
Boris Bytensky on Canadian bail rules; Steve Bell on Windsor Spitfires acquiring Shane Wright; Doug Sartori on Kindergarteners coding fundamentals; Maria Derubeis, Relationship Advice.
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Are Canada’s bail rules tough enough?
Boris Bytensky, Criminal Defence Lawyer joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on the Dan MacDonald Show to discuss whether Canada’s bail rules are tough enough.
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Windsor Spitfires acquire Shane Wright – Will it put them over the top?
Steve Bell, Play-by-Play announcer for the Windsor Spitfires discusses the Windsor Spitfires acquiring Shane Wright and what it means for the team.
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LIVE & LOCAL: Dec. 31 2022
2022 YEAR IN REVIEW of Ontario politics with Megan Ball Rigden & Get Gardening with Prof. Jay Terryberry.
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2022 in Review: QAnon in Canada
Dr. Christine Sarteschi, Associate Professor of Social Work and Criminology at Chatham University discusses QAnon’s spread in Canada during 2022.
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2022 in Review with Megan Ball
Accidental Activist Megan Ball joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on LIVE AND LOCAL to review the top municipal & political stories of 2022 & 2023 predictions.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 30 2022
CPC leader Pierre Poilievre on Canada bail reform; 2022 in Review: (Dr. Sarteschi & Canada & QAnon), (Flavio Volpe & AMPA) & (MPP Dowie & Windsor-Tecumseh).
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Pierre Poilievre on bail reform following OPP killing
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of his Majesty’s Loyal Opposition & Conservative Party leader joins to discuss Canada bail reform post OPP killing.
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APMA’s Volpe looks back at the Ambassador Bridge Blockade
Flavio Volpe (President, Automotive Parts Manufactures’ Association Canada) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to look back at the Ambassador Bridge Blockade.
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2022 in Review with Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to review 2022 and discuss what to expect in 2023.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 29 2022
Canada covers Windsor border blockade costs; Convoy movement targets LGBT community; Every Corporate Xmas Tree; Russia tariffs hurt farmers; winter travel.
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Federal Government covers Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade costs
Windsor Tecumseh MP, Irek Kusmiercyk and Ward 2 City Councillor Fabio Costante discuss the blockade reimbursement and 2022 year in review.
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2SLGBTQ+ community targeted with false claims of “grooming”
Grant Lafleche, Journalist at Hamilton Spectator discusses false claims of ‘grooming’ children being targeted at the 2SLGBTQ+ community by bigots and liars.
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Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto
Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star columnist & Windsor native discusses his annual ranking of Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto.
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THE SHIFT: Dec 28 2022
Smart home are smart tools for abuse; Health Canada annual cannabis results; Ontario physicans can prescribe common medication; housing market trends; 2022 drink trends.
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From smart homes to connected cars, new tools make escape harder for domestic abuse victims
Tech expert Carmi Levy discusses being connected and how new technology is making escape harder for domestic abuse victims.
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Health Canada’s sixth Canadian Cannabis Survey shows legalization concerns unfounded
David Brown, publisher of StratCann discusses Health Canada’s sixth cannabis survey & legalization concerns being unfounded and amplified for partisan gain.
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Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe for common ailments in 2023
Tim Brady, Pharmacist and Owner of Brady’s Pharmacy discusses Ontario allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication for common ailments in 2023.
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What to expect with 2023’s housing market
Dan Gemus, Broker of Record and Owner of the Dan Gemus Real Estate Team discusses interest rates, housing markets, & what to expect in 2023.
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2022’s best AND worst food & drink marketing campaigns
Adriano Ciotoli (Windsor Eats) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss 2022’s BEST and WORST food and drink marketing campaigns.
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Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner Windsor Eats joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local now more than ever.
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Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence, travel expert warns
Martin Firestone, President Travel Secure discusses how Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence.
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The Upside: Legacy Cabin coming to Bryerswood Camp
Cathy Robertson, vice-president Bryerswood Youth Camp discusses Bryerswood Youth Camp receiving an investment from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. receives 2nd federal contract for Connected Care Medical Module
Dan Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses receiving another contract from the Canadian Space Agency advancing a Connected Care Medical Module.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 9 2022
Windsor culinary establishments at risk; Canadian tourists to Jamaica in refund limbo; Canadian Space Mining Corp.’s 2nd fed. contact; Bryserswood Legacy Cabin.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 25, 2022
Public Order Emergency Inquiry & local testimony; Premier Ford walks back some housing changes; Ontario’s 5 largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals.
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MP Masse on Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse discusses his demand to the federal government to reimburse Windsor $5.7 million spent on the Ambassador Bridge Blockade.
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EXPLAINER: Public Order Emergency Inquiry into the convoy
Mubin Shaikh (Public Safety, National Security & Counter Terrorism professor at Seneca College) discusses the convoy public inquiry & the Emergencies Act.
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Premier Ford walks back some Ontario housing bill environmental changes
Fatima Syed, reporter with The Narwhal discusses Premier Ford facing backlash over his housing bill & walking back some changes in face of public pressure.
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Five largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals
Jackie Walker, Nursing Division President at SEIU Healthcare discusses a public hospital network collapse and the largest healthcare unions calling SOS.
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MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Ontario asking doctors to stay open late & on weekends
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Premier Ford’s ask of Ontario doctors to stay open late and on weekends amid healthcare shortages.
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Health Canada’s Cannabis Act Review with Dr. Daniel Bear
Dr. Daniel Bear, Professor Social and Community Services at Humber College discusses his federal Cannabis Act Review submission & not-for-profit models.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 24, 2022
Ontario Asks Family Clinics to Work Overtime to help Hospitals (MPP Gretzky); Cannabis Act Review (Dr. Bear); Public Order Emergency Inquiry (Flavio Volpe, APMA)
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Windsor Youth Centre “Light the Way” campaign
Ashley Marchand, Manager of Youth Services at the Windsor Youth Centre discusses the new “Light the Way” fundraising campaign.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 11, 2022
“The Anguish of War” & 2022 Remembrance Day; Light the Way Windsor Youth Centre campaign; Chatter That Matters about RBC’s Global Head of Procurement.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe vindicated for Ambassador Bridge Blockade injunction during public order in
APMA’s Flavio Volpe feels vindicated during emergency inquiry into convoy for the Ambassador Bridge Blockade injunction he filed.
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“The Anguish of War” by local author Reverend Gene Lotz
Local author Reverend Gene Lotz discusses his new book about World War 1, “The Anguish of War”.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 10 2022
Swearing is good for you; should masking requirements return?; Windsor rescinds vaccine policy; Kingsville kid receives Canadiens stick; TikTok’s voice revealed.
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Should mask mandates return?
Local activist and mother of two in schools, Megan Ball Rigden, discusses why she wants to masking back in schools.
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Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield grants Kingsville boy’s birthday wish
Tanner and Mike Harrison discuss Tanner granting his birthday wish of a hockey stick used in a game thanks to Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield.
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The VOICE of TikTok, Kat Callaghan
Kat Callaghan, host at 91.5 The Beat & TikTok’s North American text-to-speech voice discusses what it’s like being the text to speech voice for TikTok.
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Unpacking 2022’s USA midterm election results
Rory O’Neil, NBC Radio Correspondent discusses the latest results from the U.S. Midterm Elections and what they mean for the country.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 9, 2022
“Big Men Fear Me” (Mark Bourrie, author); child RSV causing antibiotic supply issues (Tim Brady, Brady’s Pharmacy); Red Light Cameras (City of Windsor).
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Author Mark Bourrie on his book “Big Men Fear Me”
Mark Bourrie, Author of Big Men Fear Me discusses his new book, “Big Men Fear Me”, the untold history of The Globe and Mail founder George McCullagh.
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Child respiratory illnesses surge fuels first-line antibiotic shortage
Tim Brady, Pharmacist and Owner of Brady’s Drug Store joins to discuss a surge in child respiratory illnesses & a shortage of first-line antibiotics.
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Thousands of Red-Light Camera tickets issued in a year
Shawna Boakes, Senior Manager of Traffic Operations for the City of Windsor discusses the thousands of red-light camera tickets issued in a year.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 8, 2022
CUPE education workers & Ontario back to bargaining (Siobhan Morris & Laura Walton); Public Order Emergency Inquiry (Drew Dilkens & Marco Mendicino); Blue Jackets consultant offers free consulting.
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Back to the bargaining table: CUPE education workers & government back at it
Siobhan Morris, CTV Queen’s Park Reporter discusses Ontario education workers returning to the negotiating table and what happens next.
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CUPE Ontario education workers & government return to negotiating table
Laura Walton, CUPE Ontario School Board Council of Unions president discusses Premier Doug Ford rescinding BACK TO WORK legislation & resuming negotiations.
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NHL lessons for local hockey teams
Lee Harris, Skating Consultant for the Columbus Blue Jackets discusses his return to Windsor to offer free coaching to local hockey teams.
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Marco Mendicino on the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, affordability, and the convoy inquiry
Marco Mendicino, Canada’s Public Safety Minister discusses the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, and the convoy and Ambassador Bridge Blockade inquiry.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 7, 2022
Blood Moon (Dan Riskin); Crime Prevention Week (Windsor Police Chief Bellaire); Ontario General Strike? (Dave Cassidy); $2 billion Powerball (Rory O’Neil).
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 4, 2022
Friday Roundtable (Greg Lemay & Rick St. Denis); Ontario imposes CUPE education contract (Darlene Sawchuk); WIFF Flick picks (Vincent Georgie); youth screentime (Dr. Brisson-Boivin).
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 3, 2022
Measuring Greedflation (Sylvain Charlebois); Ontario imposes CUPE contract (Ken Lewenza); QAnon Queen back on Twitter (Dr. Sarteschi); Mark Boscariol 48hr Flick Fest.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 2, 2022
MP Kusmierczyk re: Ontario notwithstanding clause; Barry Choi on winter vacation savings; Parenting & Sarah Rosensweet; Tough city talks through film with Anneke Smit & Vincent Georgie
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 1, 2022
Ontario forces CUPE contact with MPP Lisa Gretzky, Rich Appaiah (Labour Law) Darlene Sawchuk (CUPE 1358); Steve Biro’s drone pics; WIFF & Dan MacDonald.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 31, 2022
What’s in Ontario’s new housing legislation? (Mike Moffatt, Smart Prosperity Institute); Education workers can strike (Mario Spagnuolo ETFO).
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 28, 2022
Friday Roundtable; Halloween road safety; combatting fraud & Ojibway National Urban Park; CODE BLACK paramedic downgrade; & WIFF Picks.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 27, 2022
Doug Ford ducks Emergencies Act Inquiry testimony (MPP Lisa Gretzky) & Accessible Buildings (Dan Gemus, Dan Gemus Real Estate).
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THE SHIFT – Aug 19, 2022
Jon Liedtke fills in for Patty Handysides on The Shift. Doug Sartori (Rose City Politics) joins to talk about the upcoming election and council nominations.
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Jason Kander
Jon Liedtke interviews Jason Kander about his military & political experiences, & his new book which explores mental health & necessary supports.
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LIVE AND LOCAL – June 25, 2022
Guest host Jon Liedtke is joined by Doug Sartori from Rose City Politics to talk about the possibility of decreasing the number of polling stations.
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Modacity cycling engagement: Building the Mid-Sized Cycling City & Wyandotte St. public consult
Jeff Hagan (Windsor Transportation Planning Senior Engineer) discusses building the mid-sized cycling city & the Wyandotte St. public consultation.
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School dress code policies brought up at trustee meeting
Jessica Sartori, Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee discusses school dress code policies being brought up at the last trustee meeting.
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2023 BIKE TO WORK
Kieran McKenzie (Ward 9 councillor & Windsor Bicycling Committee chair) discusses 2023 BIKE TO WORK and cycling infrastructure in Windsor.
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How to talk to children about tragic events like mass shootings
Caron Irwin (Roo Family) joins discusses how to talk to children about tragic events like the Buffalo mass shooting.
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Black Women in the Fight for Freedom: Reconsidering Underground Railroad Geographies & Timelines in North America.
Maria Esther Hammack discusses an exhibit curated with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum studying North & South American black women in the fight for freedom.
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An update on the situation in Ukraine
Rory O’Neil, NBC Radio Correspondent joins provides an update on the situation in Ukraine with Russia’s ongoing unjust invasion.
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2022 Ontario Election Leaders’ Debate preview
University of Windsor political science department chair Lydia Miljan previews what she expects to see at the 2022 Ontario Election Leaders’ Debate.
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Walkerville residents to take condo project to Ontario Land Tribunal
Rino Bortolin, Ward 3 City Councillor & Development & Heritage Committee chair discusses Walkerville residents seeking Ontario’s Land Tribunal input.
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Sandpoint Beach relocation & upgrades
Angelo Marignani, former ward 7 candidate and neighbourhood advocate discusses Sandpoint Beach relocation and upgrades that have been long advocated.
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Free Comic Book Weekend
Shawn Cousineau, Rogues Gallery Comics owner discusses Free Comic Book Weekend, the most expensive comic sales, & Neal Adams’s death & impact on comics.
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Local music promoter & bar owner talks about returning to pre-pandemic norms
Tom Lucier (owner of Phog & Meteor) discusses running bars during COVID, having shows at full capacity again, & the recent award that Phog & Meteor won.
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Little Foot Foods moving locations
Rachel Myers, Little Foot Foods owner joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on LIVE AND LOCAL to discuss moving locations and their special pierogi offerings.
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Referees and umpires quitting en masse because of bad sportsmanship
Mike Bower, NBC News Radio discusses referees and umpires resigning en masse due to the experience from players and parents.
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2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election assessment
Scott Reid, CTV News political analyst & former Prime Minister Paul Martin comms director assesses the 2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership contest.
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Windsor Public Library’s new tool lending program
Ward 3 city councillor Rino Bortolin and Windsor Public Library Board chair discusses the library’s new tool lending program.
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Windsor CAO dismissal
Melinda Munro, municipal consultant discusses the recent dismissal of the City of Windsor CAO Jason Reynar.
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Fundraising effort for musician’s stolen guitar underway by music community
Jordan Tough joins discusses a fundraising effort for Dave Russell’s stolen guitar that’s been organized and is underway by Windsor’s music community.
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Megahospitals: A look at Windsor and Ottawa
Damian Piper, podcast producer for The Fulcrum discusses comparisons between two Ontario megahospital projects in Ottawa and Windsor.
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Invest Windsor-Essex CEO Mackenzie on the 700 new jobs at Stellantis-LG EV battery plant
Invest Windsor-Essex CEO Stephen Mackenzie discusses the 700 new jobs scheduled for the new Stellantis-LG EV battery plant & what it means for the economy.
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Interim Windsor Police Chief Bellaire on the Super Bowl Lanes shooting
Interim Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire discusses the recent shooting at Super Bowl Lanes and the precautions that are being taken for that area.
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Public Safety Minister Mendicino on the 2022 federal budget, Ambassador Bridge Blockade & his Windsor roots
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino discusses the 2022 Federal Budget, Ambassador Bridge Blockade, and his Windsor roots.
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Science and Stuff: Evolution, loneliness and allergies
Dan Riskin (CTV News Science & Tech specialist) discusses evolution, fighting loneliness, and allergies.
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Windsor-West MP Masse on the 2022 federal budget
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke on The Morning Drive to discuss the 2022 federal budget.
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Denver Colorado sends social workers instead of police to low-risk calls. Can that work here?
Rino Bortolin (Ward 3 city councillor) discusses Denver Colorado sending social workers instead of police to low-risk calls & if that can exist here.
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2022 Federal Budget Breakdown
Ryan Tumilty, Parliamentary reporter with The National Post joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to breakdown the 2022 federal budget.
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Commercial Space Tourism
Rory O’Neill, NBC News Radio National Correspondent discusses the first commercial space flight and implications for the tourism and space industry.
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Feds offering tourism industry money
Kyra Cole, Ontario tourism leader, owner & co-owner of KL Branding & Consulting & respectively discusses the federal government funding tourism projects.
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Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson on the EV Battery Plant
Greg Layson (reporter Automotive News Canada) discusses the Stellantis-LGES EV (NextStar Energy) Battery Plant coming to Windsor Essex.
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Flavio Volpe on what an EV Battery Plant means for Windsor Essex
Flavio Volpe (president APMA Canada) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what the Stellantis-LGES Battery Plant means for Windsor Essex.
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Talking St. Patricks Day with WindsorEats
WindsorEats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss St. Patrick’s Day, what happened at WindsorEats, and what’ went on locally.
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WIFF Weekend Watchlist
WIFF director Vincent Georgie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss this week’s WIFF WEEKEND WATCHLIST.
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Changing how you think about cash changes how you spend it
Pattie Lovett-Reid, CTV Chief Financial Commentator discusses how changing how you think about cash can change how you spend it.
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How tiny homes can help the housing crisis
Michael Hoppe of Petite Homes discusses the University of Windsor Centre for Cities summit on the housing crisis and how additional dwelling units can help.
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Dan MacDonald Show: March 18, 2022
Guest Host Jon Liedtke is joined by Rose City Politics panelists Doug Sartori and Don Merrifield.
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Is Doug Ford pushing to private healthcare?
Tracey Ramsey, Co-Chair of the Windsor Health Coalition discusses concerns that Premier Ford might privatize healthcare in Ontario.
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MP Brian Masse on Russia blacklisting all Canadian MPs
Windsor West MP Brian Masse discusses Russia blacklisting all Canadian MPs as a response to Canada’s sanctioning of Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.
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Perfect storm for increasing travel costs
Marty Firestone, President of Travel Secure discusses how inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing the perfect storm for rising travel costs.
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Volume grocery buying vs inflated single items
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor discusses volume grocery buying vs. inflated single items, and why bulk buying isn’t an option for all shoppers.
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Canada on track to meet defense targets, but is it enough?
NATO Major-General David Fraser (Ret.) David Fraser led NATO’s largest battle in history & discusses if Canada needs to spend more on defense.
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Judge awards Brampton woman $150k for 16-year ‘pattern of family violence’ by ex
Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer discusses a judge awarding a Brampton woman $150k for a 16-year ‘pattern of family violence’ by her ex.
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Patrick Brown dives into federal conservative leadership race
Lydia Miljan (UWindsor political science department head & Fraser Institute Sr. Fellow) discusses Patrick Brown entering the CPC leadership race.