Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Round Up Panel with Laura Babcock & Jon Liedtke
The Round Up Panel discusses the future of the Liberals, Canada’s immigration consensus unraveling, a proposed $32.5-billion tobacco settlement, & more!
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Judge orders unexpected repayment, not jail, for serial downtown window breaker
Phog Lounge & Meteor owner Tom Lucier discusses a Windsor Judge ordering restitution, but not jail, for a serial downtown business window smasher.
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Windsor-Essex Conducting 2024 Homelessness Count
City of Windsor Housing Administration and Development coordinator Kelly Goz discusses the 2024 Point-in-Time Homeless Enumeration.
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Ontario moves to restrict new bike lanes at expense of vehicle lanes
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Ontario moving to restrict new bike lanes in municipalities if they require the removal of traffic lanes.
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Is alcohol helping revive the lagging convenience store sector?
Ontario Convenience Stores Association chair & Midway Convenience owner Terry Yaldo discuss if alcohol is helping to revive the convenience store sector.
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Should PM Trudeau go for a walk in the snow (resign)?
University of Windsor Political Science department head Lydia Miljan discusses whether it’s time for Prime Minister Trudeau to step down from his role.
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What more can be done about the growing encampment issue?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses new polling showing Ontarians want Premier Ford to do more about encampments, & what needs to be done locally.
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Premier Ford to require cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses proposed legislation requiring cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes that remove vehicle lanes.
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Round Up Panel with Jamie Ellerton, Caryma Sa’d, & Jon Liedtke
Jamie Ellerton, Caryma Sa’d, & Jon Liedtke join Newstalk 1010’s Shane Hewitt & The Night Shift to exchange puns about Thanksgiving turkey prices.
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Newstalk 1010: Jerry Agar Show – Party for Two with Jon Liedtke
Party For Two discusses Mark Carney joining the Liberals, an the NDP ending the deal with the Liberals, the Bloc & by-elections, & social media regulations.
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What to make of the Liberals campaign director resigning
UWindsor political science department head Dr. Lydia Miljan discusses what to make of the Liberals campaign director resigning & election speculation.
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Cyclist charged post-collision with city vehicle reminder that all road users must follow laws
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discuss a cyclist charged for running a red after colliding with a vehicle a reminder why all road users must follow laws.
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MP Masse demands Liberals hazardous materials be kept off bridge; discusses urban park status post-Liberal deal ending
Windsor West MP Masse calls for hazardous materials kept off Ambassador Bridge, & status of Ojibway National Urban Park post-end of NDP & Liberal deal.
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Salvation Army welcomes new executive director
Salvation Army’s new executive director Jason Linton joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his new role and the Centre for Hope.
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New trends in food collaborations
Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses new food collaborations including Cinnamon Toast Crunch BACON, KFC & KD Mac & Cheese, & Sour Patch Oreos.
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Calgary using water at ‘unsustainable rate’ post-water main issues
CTV Calgary’s Alesia Fieldberg discusses Calgary using water at an ‘unsustainable rate’ & what it means for ongoing water issues resulting from repairs.
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Was it smart for the NDP to kill the deal with the Liberals?
Liberal strategist Andrew Perez discusses the NDP ending its agreement with the Liberals and if its a smart move, election speculation, and what comes next.
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Concerns for Ojibway National Urban Park with NDP ending agreement with Liberals?
President of Friends of Ojibway Prairie Mike Fisher discusses if there are concerns for Ojibway National Urban Park advancing with the NDP/LPC deal ending.
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UWindsor’s first woman Chancellor stepping down in 2025
University of Windsor’s first woman Chancellor Dr. Mary Jo Haddad discusses her time as Chancellor, her accomplishments, and what comes next.
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Green Day rushed offstage in Detroit as drone delays show
Green Day concert attendee Kristen Siapas & drone videographer Drew Hyttenrauch discuss Green Day rushed offstage from their Detroit show due to a drone.
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Convenience Industry hails retail alcohol expansion as “milestone”
Convenience Industry Council of Canada’s Jeff Brownlee discusses Ontario alcohol retail expansion, ending ‘antiquated, prohibition’ rules & 9,300 new jobs.
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Forecasts suggest Stellantis to add new models to Windsor’s plant
Flavio Volpe discusses forecasts saying Stellantis eyeing 4 vehicles in Windsor: Dodge SUV & Charger EV & gas, Chrysler crossover, Pacifica & Grand Caravan.
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Online gambling risks two years in
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses the two year anniversary of Ontario launching online gambling and what the risks are to those with addiction issues.
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NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals
Windsor West Conservative Party of Canada riding association president Al Teshuba discuss the NDP pulling out of supply & confidence deal with the Liberals.
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How the international student study permit cap is affecting Windsor’s rental market
Goldmar Property Management’s Patrice Surette discusses 2024 international student study permits set 35% less than 2023 at 360K & how it impacts rentals.
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New brain imaging technique to detect “preserved consciousness” in apparent comatose patients following severe brain injury
Dr. Derek Debicki discusses a new brain imaging technique to detect “preserved consciousness” in apparent comatose patients following severe brain injury.
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Democrats Abroad rallying support for Harris-Walz ticket
Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman discusses Democrats Abroad rallying support for Harris-Walz to inspire voters to stop former President Trump.
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Canada Geese droppings impacting Sandpoint Beach addressed in 2025 budget
Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani discusses Canada Geese dropping creating issues at Sandpoint Beach & different strategies to consider before a cull.
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China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports
Windsor Tecumseh MP Brian Masse discusses China retaliating over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports.
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Canada Geese not recommended for death by city administration
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Windsor city administration saving Canadian Geese from a death cull & what mitigation measures are being considered to stop out of control population growth that one councillor is calling dangerous and a bio-hazard. This interview aired on AM800 CKLW. Find more of…
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Ontario gives Tecumseh 15 million for housing related infrastructure
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Tecumseh receiving 15 million dollars from the province for housing related infrastructure.
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Ford Government gambling with students & education system – teachers union
OSSTF President Karen Littlewood discusses the new school year & why she thinks Premier Ford is gambling with the future of students & education system.
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Tech Talk with Carmi Levy
Tech Expert Carmi Levy discusses the most risky private spaceflight, Neuralink may have fixed its brain implants, & telecom fined $1mil for Biden deepfake.
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Former GOP congressman Joe Walsh discusses the US election & why Trump must be stopped
Former GOP congressman Joe Walsh joins discusses the 2024 USA Presidential Election and why former President Donald Trump must be stopped.
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What you need to know for BACK TO SCHOOL
Erin Roy (District President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation) discusses what parents and guardians need to know about BACK TO SCHOOL!
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Friday Roundtable with Steve Erwin, David Cassidy, & Alicia Higgison
The Roundtable discusses Labour Day weekend plans, if the NDP should force an election, how to end homelessness, & police find stolen vehicle with new tech.
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Newstalk 1010: Jerry Agar Show – Party for Two with Jon Liedtke – WINDSOR SIMULCAST
Jerry & Jon discuss parents worried about flooding & schools, convenience store sells alcohol illegally, police tech, & Essex: Canada’s Pickleball Capital!
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Who Canadians are betting on to win the U.S. Presidency
PowerPlay.com’s Head of Content Larry Fisher discusses who Canadians are betting on to win the U.S. presidency, & how single event betting changed the game.
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Canadian Jewish institutions receive hundreds of bomb threats in one day
Windsor Jewish Federation executive director Marion Zeller discusses over 100 bomb threats targeted at Canadian Jewish institutions in one day.
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Ukraine flipped the script & invaded Russia – what’s next?
The Line columnist Adam Zivo discusses how Ukraine flipped the script by invading Russia, why Ukraine still needs allied support, & what might come next.
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MPP Anthony Leardi discusses Ontario energy expansion & protecting agricultural land
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses new policies protecting agricultural land amid energy expansion and why it is necessary for our growing province.
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Mounting concerns around young people’s device and social media
Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin, MediaSmarts’ Director of Research, to discuss mounting concerns around youth device & social media usage & what you should know.
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Did you see that SEARS drone video?!
Drew Hyttenrauch of Hytt Films joins me to discuss the first-person drone video he produced of the SEARS demolition and the art of drone videography.
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MPP Andrew Dowie on alcohol coming to convenience stores on Sept 5.
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses beer, cider, wine, & mixed drinks expanding to convenience stores on Sept. 5 & what it means for Ontario.
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Canada levies 100% tariff on “extraordinary threat” Chinese EVs
APMA President Flavio Volpe discusses Canada imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25% surtax on Chinese steel & aluminum.
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Ottawa announces temporary foreign worker restrictions after telling staff to skip fraud prevention steps
Windsor West MP Brian Masse discusses Ottawa limiting the temporary foreign worker program after mounting criticism of abuse the government acknowledges.
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LIVE FROM NEW YORK it’s 50 years of Saturday Night Live!
Podcast producer at Go Tell Someone Podcasts Ryan Richardson discusses Saturday Night Live turning 50, his new SNL podcast, and the impact of SNL.
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Last Call for Phog Lounge downtown set for Boxing Day pre-Erie Street move
Phog Lounge owner Tom Lucier & Windsor Eats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discuss Phog Lounge moving to Erie Street next to Windsor Eats and Craft Heads.
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Ukrainian Independence Day mired with Russian airborne barrage
University of Ottawa’s chair of Ukrainian studies Dominique Arel discusses a Russian missile and drone attack shortly after Ukrainian Independence Day.
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Why Ontario should care about Alberta energy production
EnergiMedia publisher and CEO Markham Hislop discusses why Ontario should care about Alberta energy production & how the energy transition affect us all.
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Ottawa lists former Canada Post distribution facility for housing
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses Ottawa’s intention to transform Windsor’s east end old Canada Post distribution facility into housing.
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Newstalk 1010: Jerry Agar Show – Party for Two with Jon Liedtke – Aug 16, 2024
Jon Liedtke joins Jerry Agar to discuss if a cabinet shuffle helps Trudeau, Marineland woes, CBSA & deportee facial recognition, & 911 border reflections.
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How to make Windsor more attractive for young families
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses why Windsor needs to focus on community development, affordability & transit to attract & retain young families.
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Does Canada need tariffs on Chinese EV imports?
APMA president Flavio Volpe & Jon Liedtke discuss the debate about Canada’s EV sector & the need for Chinese EV tariffs to protect our entire auto industry.
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David Moscrop answers what the hell is going on in Canadian politics
David Moscrop answers JUST WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON in Canadian politics & the parties, partisanship & political dunking, elections, affordability & more!
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MP Masse on Gov. Tim Walz & need for strong cross-border relationship
MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke to discuss his impressions of Dem VP nominee Tim Walz & to discuss the importance of the cross-border relationship.
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Navigating the USA Political Landscape with Joe Walsh
Former congressman Joe Walsh discusses the upcoming U.S. election & the need for strong U.S. leadership amid a fractured political landscape.
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More hydromorphone seizures
Adam Zivo (Centre for Responsible Drug Policy) discusses the latest seizures of hydromorphone, and responds to recent criticism regarding an error he made.
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Chinese EV maker BYD tells Ottawa it seeks to enter Canada
Guest Host Jon Liedtke is joined by Flavio Volpe, APMA president, to discuss Chinese EV maker BYD’s Canada entry-plan & what the implications are & can be.
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Windsor West Conservatives erect billboard thank former PM Harper for securing new bridge
Windsor West Conservative president Al Teshuba discusses a billboard his team put up near the new bridge thanking former PM Harper for approving the bridge.
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AM800 Roundtable with Councillors Renaldo Agostino & Angelo Marignani, & Luciana Rosu-Sieza
The Roundtable discusses the Olympics, should Windsor buy the Low-Martin House, downtown revitalization, & federal funding for city anti-renoviction bylaws.
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PRIDE SHABBAT at the Windsor Jewish Community Centre
Windsor Jewish Federation secretary Miriam Goldstein-Cedroni discusses the second annual PRIDE SHABBAT, an official event of Windsor Pride Fest!
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Adam Zivo: Ontario police blame safer supply for hydromorphone seizure increases
Adam Zivo (Centre for Responsible Drug Policy) discusses 2 Ontario police forces confirming hydromorphone seizures increased post-“safer supply” expansion.
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Gavin Booth on his new murder mystery series DREAMCRUSHER
Filmmaker & director Gavin Booth discusses his new murder mystery series DREAMCRUSHER & how viewers can win $100,000 if they solve the murder!
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AM800 Roundtable with Kieran McKenzie, Peter Hrastovec, & Syx Langeman
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie, Peter Hrastovec, & Syx Langeman discuss 311 issues, the housing crisis, local charities, & political discourse.
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Windsor’s Symbol of Friendship Display honours & recognize Windsor’s twin cities
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses Windsor’s Symbol of Friendship Display that honours & recognizes Windsor’s official global twin cities.
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When protests turn violent & turn on the media
Reporter and lawyer Caryma S’ad joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how she and her videographers are harassed and assaulted at public protests.
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AM800 Roundtable with Alicia Higgison, Ryan Richardson, & Vanessa Shields
Tecumseh councillor Alicia Higgison, Ryan Richardson, & Vanessa Shields discuss Windsor’s vacant home tax, Canada’s most burgled cities, & summer watchlists.
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How to enhance your data privacy amid constant data breaches
Marc Saltzman, Host of Tech Talk on AM800 CKLW Sundays 5-6pm, to discuss how to enhance your data privacy amidst data breaches.
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Essex MPP Leardi named Deputy Ontario Government House Leader
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses his appointment as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Deputy House Leader at the Ontario legislature.
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AM800 Roundtable with Amherstburg deputy mayor Chris Gibb, Steven Wilder, & Shane Potvin
Chris Gibb, Steven Wilder, & Shane Potvin discuss data breaches & privacy, Transit Windsor overcrowding, EV slowdowns, & the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Hezbollah rocket attack in northern Israeli village kills at least 12 children playing soccer
Canadian/Israeli Hockey & Mental Health Coach Michael Mazeika discusses a Hezbollah rocket attack in northern Israel that killed 12 children playing soccer.
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AM800 Roundtable with Greg Lemay and Darcie Renaud
Greg Lemay & Darcie Renaud discuss comments made GOP VP nominee J.D. Vance about “cat ladies” & if government crackdowns on grocers will lower prices.
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Are Chinese-made EVs a national security threat?
APMA President Flavio Volpe joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the national security risks posed by Chinese-made electric vehicles.
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Windsor Police: 45% of 2023 reported assaults related to Intimate Partner Violence
MPP Jess Dixon discusses Intimate Partner Violence & provides an update on the Intimate Partner Violence/Sexual Violence subcommittee that she is leading.
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AM800 Roundtable with Hilda MacDonald, Fred Francis, & Rukshini Goulin
Hilda MacDonald, Fred Francis, & Rukshini Pouniah Goulin discuss affordability, cost-sharing, duplication of services, taxation, homelessness, & more!
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Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman reacts to President Biden not seeking reelection
Former US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman discusses President Biden not seeking reelection, & cross-border politics in the next administration.
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CrowdStrike blames bug for global tech outage
CTV News tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the outcome of the CrowdStrike outage, why it happened, and how to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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Advocating for Israeli hostages release from Hamas
IDF Captain (reserves) Moshe Lavi discusses his advocacy for the release of his brother-in-law Omri Miran, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.
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Is the Liberal Party a ‘caucus sleepwalking to its death’?
Liberal strategist Andrew Perez discusses leadership politics following Biden saying he’s not seeking reelection & if the Liberals should drop PM Trudeau.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with MPs Brian Masse & Irek Kusmierczyk
Windsor MPs Brian Masse & Irek Kusmierczyk discuss the new bridge, Ojibway National Urban Park, Canadian politics, & Pierre Poilievre.
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World Hepatitis Day
Amy Visser & Razane Diab join Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss World Hepatis Day (July 28) and the Hepatitis C & Sexual Health Fair.
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Jasper Wildfires Update
Canadian Press reporter & editor David Boles discusses the ongoing Jasper wildfires in Alberta and what the situation on the ground is like for evacuees.
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United States Secret Service director resigns
NBC News reporter Erin Real discusses the United States Secret Service Director resignation following the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
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AM800 CKLW Wednesday Roundtable with Brian Yeomans, Shawn Lippert, & Angela Yakonich
Brian Yeomans, Shawn Lippert, & Angela Yakonich discuss if Trump or Harris is better for Canada, Windsor refused housing money & parking meter decisions!
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LCBO strike ends; alcohol retail expands
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses the end of the first strike of the LCBO in Ontario history and alcohol retail expanding to thousands of new locations.
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MP Masse pushes U.S. to reduce “challenging” dog-rabies regulations for Canadians
Windsor West MP Brian Masse discusses new U.S. regulations to reduce the entry of dog-rabies and why Canadians should be exempt from the regulations.
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Windsor refuses Housing Accelerator Funds – again
Dan Gemus of the Dan Gemus Real Estate Team discusses Windsor refusing to allow four-units-by-right & the money from the Housing Accelerator Fund.
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AM800 CKLW Tuesday Roundtable with Melinda Munro and Syx Langeman
The Roundtable discusses the H4 business case, home construction increases, a new mental health crisis program, & the future of the LCBO.
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What does President Biden ending his POTUS re-election bid mean for the election?
Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth, Center for Leadership & Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington discusses President Biden ending his reelection bid.
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Former 2020 GOP presidential candidate & congressman Joe Walsh on President Biden ending POTUS re-election bid
Former 2020 GOP presidential candidate & congressman Joe Walsh discusses President Joe Biden ending his 2024 USA Presidential Election re-election bid.
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Canada has the power (generators) to help beat Russia
National Post columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how Canada can help Ukraine beat Russia with power generators.
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AM800 CKLW Monday Roundtable with Councillor James Dorner, Irene Moore Davis, & Tracy Martens
James Dorner, Irene Moore Davis, & Tracy Martens discuss President Biden ending his POTUS bid, VP Harris’ chances, LCBO strike ends, & CrowdStrike outcomes.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Steve Wilder, Chris MacLeod, & Jon Liedtke – July 15, 2024
The Roundtable discusses the assassination attempt of former President Trump & the surge in business for private alcohol & cannabis due to the LCBO strike.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Shane Potvin, Jada Malott, & Jon Liedtke – July 9, 2024
Jon Liedtke, Jada Malott & Shane Potvin join Dan MacDonald to discuss AM800 CKLW’s News Poll, staycation spots in and around town, the LCBO strike & more!
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MPP Lisa Gretzky on the LCBO strike
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the LCBO strike.
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The threat of Ontario’s diminishing healthcare system demands immediate action to combat nursing shortage
Chief Strategy Officer of WeRPN Tiff Blair discusses the state of the Ontario healthcare system and why she is concerned about a nursing shortage.
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MPP Andrew Dowie on the LCBO strike
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the LCBO strike.
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How the LCBO strike will affect Maiden Lane Wine and Spirits
Maiden Lane Wine and Spirits owner Mark Dutka discusses how the LCBO strike will impact his business and what it means for consumers.
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A Tale of Two Prison Staffing Shortages
Bobby Russon Criminal Defence discusses the discrepancy between how Michigan and Ontario are seeking to deal with staffing shortages at prisons.
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Injunctions, protests, & where we are as a country
Order of Canada recipient and APMA president Flavio Volpe discusses injunctions & protests, another summer of protests, and opine on the mood of Canada.
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MP Anthony Housefather targeted with antisemitic hate
MP Anthony Housefather discusses an antisemitic poster which called him a “neo-Nazi” and said he should leave Canada that was posted in his riding.
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How is Windsor Eats preparing for a possible LCBO strike?
Windsor Eats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses how he’s prepared for a potential LCBO strike and what events are happening at his food hall this weekend.
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Is Loblaw ditching No Frills bulk deals fair play or a price hike in disguise?
Dr. Sylvain Charblebois discusses his Toronto Sun column about Loblaw’s ending bulk deals at No Frills and what it means for consumers.
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We either help Ukraine now, or face a possible Russian threat ourselves in the future
National Post columnist Adam Zivo discusses his column about why helping Ukraine today can help avoid a confrontation with Russia in the future.
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Summer real estate outlook
Dan Gemus joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what to expect in the real estate market this summer in Windsor Essex.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Stephen Murdoch – July 3, 2024
The Rundown discusses if Canada’s home prices are encouraging an immigrant exodus, U of T encampment cleared, & Trudeau, Stampede, & what’s next.
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Jazz in the Parks swings into session
Just Cake Productions co-organizer Kristen Siapas discusses the launch of Jazz in the Parks and what residents can expect at upcoming shows.
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Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations and protests
Lawyer & journalist Caryma Sa’d discusses Canada Day Ottawa trip to take in the celebrations and protests that brought so many people to the streets.
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University of Toronto pro-Palestine / anti-Israel encampment clearance injunction granted
National Post columnist Warren Kinsella discusses the injunction granted to clear the pro-Palestine & anti-Israel encampment at the University of Toronto.
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PC MPP Jess Dixon co-leading Ontario Government Intimate Partner Violence subcommittee
MPP Jess Dixon (Kitchener South-Hespeler) discusses co-leading a Queen’s Park Intimate Partner Violence subcommittee and what she hopes to achieve.
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What does the future of Windsor Essex transit look like?
Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani discusses the future of transit in Windsor Essex and what’s required for expanded access and sustainable growth.
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Police warn of scammers impersonating the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
MP Brian Masse (Windsor West) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss a warning that scammers are impersonating the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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Deal reached in WestJet mechanics’ strike but travel disruptions still expected
Gabor Lukcas, President, Air Passenger Rights Canada discusses the deal between WestJet & its mechanics that ended the strike & what travellers should know.
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London Police say hydromorphone seizures up 3,000% post-safer supply expansion but failed to disclose publicly
Adam Zivo, Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy discusses London Police admitting legal opioid seizures up 3,000% post-safer supply expansion.
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Perez: Why Trudeau should step aside for a renewal of the Liberal Party of Canada
Andrew Perez, Perez Strategies & Liberal strategist discusses his belief that Prime Minister Trudeau should step down for the sake of the party & renewal.
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U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts
Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling former President Trump & immunity.
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WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
WIFF executive director Vincent Georgie discuss the potential closure of Toronto’s independent Revue Theatre & provide his WIFF Weekend Flick Picks.
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DNA Showcase featuring Curtis Young coming to Windsor
Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis Young discuss his career, interacting in the music industry as Dr. Dre’s son, & his upcoming Windsor Ontario showcase.
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International Space Station update!
Canada Space Mining Corp. CEO Daniel Sax provides an update about the International Space Station, a new Canadarm, and space tourism and space hotels.
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First USA presidential debate recap
Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan recaps the first USA presidential debate between Presidents Joe Biden & Donald Trump.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with MPP Lisa Gretzky, Greg Lemay, & Paul Synnott
MPP Lisa Gretzky, Greg Lemay, & Paul Synnott discuss if the LCBO strikes, the US Presidential debate, Canada’s dental plan, & intimate partner violence.
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Toys “R” Us launches generative AI video ad
CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy discusses a Toys “R” Us video that was made with generative AI & what it means for all of us that AI is advancing so fast.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Fred Francis, Hilda MacDonald, & Rukshini-Pooniah-Goulin – June 27, 2024
The Roundtable discusses UWindsor board “blindsided” by University Players closure, GECDSB heated meetings, affordable housing, & more!
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Newstalk 1010 The Rundown with Richard Crouse, Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch
The Rundown on renting or buying, Ontario Science Centre closure, puppy mills made illegal, UWaterloo encampment to court, & Alberta dental plan opt-out.
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How to protect yourself from carjackings and car theft
CTV crime specialist Mark Mendelson discusses how to protect yourself from car-jackings and car-thefts amidst a rise in Ontario crimes targeting vehicles.
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Does Windsor needs more arts funding?
Local theatre producer & arts entrepreneur Martin Ouellette discusses how much Windsor spends on arts funding annually & why it needs to be increased.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Mayor Dennis Rogers, Councillor Molly Allaire, & Kristen Siapas – June 26, 2024
The roundtable discusses Ontario bans puppy mills, if Windsor needs river taxis, an early Ontario election?, & more!
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One-on-One with Canada’s Health Minister Mark Holland
Canada’s Minister of Health Mark Holland discusses federal dental care, healthcare investments, social media influencers, & the Liberal by-election loss.
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AM800 CKLW Tuesday Roundtable with Luciana Rosu-Sieza, Murad Erzinclioglu, and Ryan Richardson – June 25, 2024
The Roundtable discusses Stanley Cup Game 7 Oilers loss, 2024 Fireworks Night, Chinese EV tariffs, West Nile Virus, and preserving our architectural history.
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AM800 CKLW Monday Roundtable with MPP Andrew Dowie, Essex Deputy Mayor Robbie Shepley, and Kristen Siapas – June 25, 2024
The Roundtable discusses Canada’s new school food program, Windsor’s home affordability, six-day work weeks, & Trump proposes green cards for graduates.
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NDP support 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Windsor West MP Brian Masse joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss the NDP’s support for a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports and why it’s necessary.
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Reflecting on the legacy of Donald Sutherland
Host of 20 Years of 24 Ryan Richardson discusses the legacy, & impact of Donald Sutherland and the conversation he had with Kiefer Sutherland about his dad.
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Ontario considers revising housing start process after cities raised concerns
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses the province considering revising how it counts housing starts after cities raised concerns of under counting.
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2024 Carrousel of the Nations kicks off second weekend
Executive director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor Essex & Ward 1 city councillor Fred Francis discuss the second weekend of Carrousel of Nations.
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Safer supply advocate admits kids likely use diverted drugs
Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy Adam Zivo discusses his column about a safe supply advocate admitting kids likely use diverted opioids.
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The reality of renting & home buying hurdles in Ontario
Royal LePage Chief Operating Officer Karen Yolevski joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss the realities of renting & home buying in Ontario.
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Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie on his QP vote-count record & Premier Ford’s call for 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses his vote-count record, time at QP versus his riding, & Premier Ford’s call for a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs.
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New housing facility and life skills programming for at risk youth
Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation CEO Cynthia Summers discusses a new supportive housing complex for at-risk youth with life skills training.
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Netflix changed content distribution; now its changing marketing
Filmmaker & producer Gavin Booth discusses Netflix’s new immersive experience located in former department stores called Netflix House.
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New battery tech 100X more powerful than currently available
CTV Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW discuss a new battery technology that is 100X more powerful than what’s on the market currently.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke & Jimmy Zoubris – June 19, 2024
The Rundown discusses Trudeau’s continually dropping approvals, a Quebec court ruling against McGill’s encampment injunction, #BailNotJail, & AI regs.
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If LCBO strikes what happens to restaurants, hotels, & motels that serve?
Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association President and CEO Tony Elenis discusses what happens to his membership if the LCBO strikes.
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Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles tours Windsor-Essex with MPP Lisa Gretzky
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses ONDP leader Marit Stiles’ local tour, extreme heat, Intimate Partner Violence, Downtown Mission & Welcome Centre
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Food ration cuts create severe & life-threatening consequences for global youth
World Vision Canada President & CEO Michael Messenger discusses food ration cuts creating severe & life-threatening consequences for youth globally.
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A.I. Drive-Thru Chatbots
CTV tech expert Carmi Levy joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss A.I. drive-thru chatbots and what the future of fast food might look like.
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New Food Banks Canada Report Highlights Hidden Poverty in Canada
Food Banks Canada research director & report co-author Richard Matern discusses the latest Food Bank Canada report highlighting hidden poverty in Canada.
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University Players ceasing operations due to budget realignment
Affected UWindsor staff member & local director and arts board member Kristen Siapas discusses University Players closing due to a budget realignment.
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Windsor jury finds accused not guilty of murder after deadly street fight
Criminal defence lawyer and defence co-counsel Bobby Russon discusses a jury delivering a not-guilty verdict in a second-degree murder case he worked on.
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Windsor has splash-pads, a beach, cooling centres and…11 working outdoor drinking fountains
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses if Windsor’s 11 outdoor drinking fountains are enough during extreme heat days & what else the city offers.
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Windsor-Essex “Canada’s Automobility Capital” exhibits at one of the world’s biggest tech conferences
Invest Windsor Essex’s executive director automobility and innovation Ed Dawson discusses the Windsor-Essex region showcasing at Collision tech conference.
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CMHA Windsor-Essex receives platinum award for provincial Bereavement Resources Campaign
Director, Communications & Mental Health Promotion Kim Willis at CMHA Windsor-Essex discusses CMHA Windsor-Essex receiving a platinum award.
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How does the Downtown Mission deal with extreme heat days?
Downtown Mission executive director Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin discusses how her organization deals with extreme heat days & what it means for their clients.
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Is Canada’s EV industry at risk without ongoing US EV support?
APMA president Flavio Volpe discusses if Canada’s EV industry is at risk without ongoing USA EV support as the industry is centred in the electoral battle.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jon Liedtke, Vanessa Shield, & Jada Mallot – June 17, 2024
The roundtable discusses favourite bars & restaurants from Windsor’s past, AI, theft from Windsor Eats Food Hall and other local establishments, and more!
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Movies filmed in & set in Detroit
Host of the Go Tell Someone podcast Ryan Richardson joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to talk about movies that are filmed in and set in Detroit.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke & Tim Powers – June 13, 2024
The Rundown discusses Poilievre forgoing security clearance, youth hockey participation decline, lottery tickets in The Beer Store, political dress, & more!
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Record 50,000 walk for Israel in Toronto
National Post & Toronto Sun columnist & Daisy Group president Warren Kinsella discusses a record 50,000 participants at Toronto’s Walk with Israel march.
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WIFF Under the Stars recap
Windsor International Film Festival executive director and chief programmer Vincent Georgie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to recap WIFF Under the Stars.
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Michigan Central Station REBORN
Ryan Richardson discusses Michigan Central Station’s 6 years of renovations which cost $1 billion, & a star-studded concert 111 years in the making.
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Food halls growing in popularity across Canada
Windsor Eats Food Hall co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses food halls growing in popularity, the Windsor Eats Food Hall, & why they work for all involved.
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What gay Israelis think about anti-Israel protests
National Post columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his latest column, “What gay Israelis think about anti-Israel protests”.
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LIVE from the 2024 Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, what he’s learning & what tools he wants to bring home.
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AM800 Friday Roundtable with Councillor Jim Morrison, & Tracey Ramsey – June 7, 2024
The roundtable discusses an average $35 wage, Windsor-Essex’s worst intersection, free alcohol on flights, grocery cart courtesy, & more!
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Talking Tech with Carmi Levy
Tech expert Carmi Levy discusses online streaming services must pay for Canadian news, Canada falling short on fighting cybercrime, & AI headphones.
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Ottawa unveils $500B Climate Change adaptation fund
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses $500 billion of new climate adaptation funding for municipalities to prepare for & adapt to climate change.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch
Two post-tonsil surgery deaths, interest rate cut, Italy travel advisory, TTC strike, vampire facials, forest bathing, & Spock isn’t logical at restaurants!
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Adam Zivo: Tales of a safe-supply child soldier
Adam Zivo discusses his column about a teenage former drug dealer who trafficked diverted government-funded “safer supply” drugs for a Vancouver gang.
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AM800 Roundtable with Fred Francis, Hilda MacDonald, & Rukshini Goulin
The Roundtable discusses if foreign-conspiring MPs should be revealed, honouring our Veterans, downtown Windsor revitalization, & if transit is essential.
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What would make downtown Windsor great?
Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what could make downtown Windsor great.
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Mousetrap pop-up artist bazaar
Mousetrap owner and organizer Murad Erzinclioglu discusses this weekend’s upcoming Mousetrap pop-up artist bazaar at the Dominion House.
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Are Canadians getting more hesitant on purchasing EVs?
APMA Canada president Flavio Volpe discusses if Canadians are hesitant on EV buying, what that means for the industry & Windsor, & how to change attitudes.
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Pharmacare bill heads to Senate after clearing House
Windsor West MP Brian Masse discusses the pharmacare bill crafted by the Liberals & the NDP heading to the Senate & what to expect regarding medications.
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Fixed or variable? Mortgages advice for Canadians up for renewal
Mortgage Specialist Ron Bondy joins to inform Canadians up for mortgage renewal about the costs and benefits of fixed and variable mortgages.
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After two monthly opioid alerts, should the consumption & treatment site reopen?
MPP Andrew Dowie & councillor Andrew Dowie discusses if SafePoint CTS should reopen following two monthly opioid alerts and what the province’s role is.
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AM800 Roundtable w/ Kieran McKenzie, Molly Allaire, & Craig Pearson
Local health alert opioid-related ODs spurs alert, Ottawa won’t say if alleged foreign-conspiring MPs to be revealed, EV hesitation, & a grocery price cap.
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Targeted Benihana Shower Ads
Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations and discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting.
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How will a CBSA strike affect the Windsor-Detroit tunnel?
Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corp. CEO Tal Czudner discusses summer tunnel crossings, post-COVID traffic recovery, & how a strike or slowdown affects operations.
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AM800 Tuesday Roundtable with Sherry Bondy, Robbie Shepley, & Luciana Rosu-Sieza – June 4/24
The roundtable discusses Windsor Arena’s future as housing, expanding publicly funded but private CT & MRI scans, leaving Canada due cost of living, & more!
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Questioning AI in films with filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth
Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth discusses the use of AI in the film and more broadly, what it means for creatives, & where he sees the industry in five years.
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Sand Point Beach new fencing extends into river after latest 2 drownings
Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani discusses new fencing installed at Sandpoint Beach following two drownings and what will be done to improve the beach.
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AM800 Monday Roundtable w/ Kristen Siapas & Paul Synnott
The Roundtable discusses removing cash from parking metres, Windsor Arena as housing, restaurants charging to share meals, financial literacy, & more!
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A Noticable Bulge
Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse’s National Urban Park Private Member’s Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jon Liedtke, Chris MacLeod, & Brian Yeomans – May 27, 2024
The Roundtable discusses Windsor’s new civic esplanade ice rink $6 million over budget, downtown Windsor & safety, & Ontario private alcohol sales.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Stephen Murdoch – May 22, 2024
The Rundown discusses third party election ads, new DUI laws, mandatory tipping?, grocers’ excess profit tax, food inflation, & Canada’s new dental plan.
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Money Laundering with “Dawn”
Jon, Don and Doug chat about Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj heading to London, and the big show at City Council around the downtown safety and security initiative.
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BORG drinking: How dangerous is excessive drinking?
Montreal emergency medicine specialist Dr. Mitch Shulman discusses excessive drinking, combining energy drinks, and how all are a risk to your health.
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Analyzing Ontario’s new DUI legislation
Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky analyzes Ontario’s new DUI legislation which allows charges be downgraded to Highway Traffic Act offenses from Criminal Code.
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Tuesday Roundtable with Paul Synnott, Mayor Sherry Bondy, & Darcie Renaud – May 21, 2024
The Roundtable discusses Windsor ranks fifth nationally in home mortgage repayment, if seeing police makes you feel safe, AI & trust, & Loblaw’s boycott.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Stephen Murdoch
The Rundown discusses the torrent of antisemitism Jon Liedtke faced after going viral for posting an image to Twitter of a hat that said “Fuck Hamas”.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Craig Pearson, Adriano Ciotoli, & Jon Liedtke – MAY 13 2024
The Roundtable discusses the recent Aurora Borealis display, how to help downtown Windsor, whether we can have political discussions respectfully, & more!
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Break Out the Bubble Machine
Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are your panel as we discuss developers supporting Strengthen The Core, a new chief of staff for Mayor Drew Dilkens, and the latest unemployment figures from Statistics Canada’s official random number generator.
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KVETCH with Jon Liedtke – Adam Zivo LIVE FROM ISRAEL
National Post columnist Adam Zivo discusses his Israel trip to learn about the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack massacre from people affected by it.
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Seven Minutes in Heaven
Full house as Jon, Don, Kristen, Frazier and Doug discuss the Housing and Homelessness Help Hub, the Strengthen the Core initiative, and Ontario byelections.
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Windsor Eats new food Japanese street-food truck
Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss a new Japanese street-food truck and his upcoming events in May.
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Refugees welcomed in Windsor
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County executive director & Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis discusses refugees being welcomed in Windsor.
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What’s going on at the University of Toronto’s anti-Israel and encampments?
Lawyer and reporter Caryma Sa’d joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what she’s seen at Toronto’s anti-Israel and pro-Palestine encampments.
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AM800 Roundtable with Jen Strong & Joe Bachetti – May 3 2024
The Roundtable discusses if free speech is in danger, what downtown needs to thrive, mandatory highway alcohol testing, & school pick-up madness.
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UWindsor student says campus is unsafe for openly proud Jews
University of Windsor Jewish Students’ Association president Justin Hebert discusses antisemitism on Canadian campuses & anti-Israel encampments.
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The State of Downtown
Tom Lucier, Owner of Phog Lounge & Metero discusses the state of downtown regarding crime, law and order, and what the reality is for business owners.
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ALL THINGS VINYL RECORDS
Syx Langmann, Ryan Richardson, and Josh Reid discuss all things about vinyl records: a documentary about vinyl, events about vinyl, and vinyl pop-up sales.
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Newstalk 1010 Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Kalvin Reid – April 30, 2024
The Rundown discusses unbecoming parliamentary language, a horrific 401 accident involving police, capital gains & the budget, & a proposed Loblaws boycott.
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Homelessness & Housing Help Hub (H4) location chosen
Andrew Daher, Commissioner Human & Health Services Corporate Leader at City of Windsor discusses the new Homelessness & Housing Help Hub location.
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AM800 Roundtable with MPP Dowie, Councillor Tonial, & Rino Bortolin
MPP Andrew Dowie, Councillor Rick Tonial, & Rino Bortolin discuss the H4 Hub location being chosen & Ontario bans cellphones in school.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald – April 29, 2024
Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald discuss EV infrastructure, Ontario banning cell phones in class, & Windsor’s NFL draft party.
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What’s a Caltrop?
Regular panelists Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug are joined by guest panelist Darcie Renaud who joins us to break some news. After that, the panel discusses the City of Windsor employee satisfaction survey and the proposed investment in downtown revitalization.
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B.C. seeks ban on using drugs in ‘all public spaces,’ shifting approach to decriminalization
Adam Zivo, of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy discusses B.C. moving to re-criminalize public drug use to give police more enforcement power.
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City Public Information Centre on historic Jackson Park Bandshell’s future
Kristen Siapas (Just Cake Productions’ Jazz in the Park co-producer & Rose City Politics co-host) discusses the historic Jackson Park Bandshell’s future.
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City of Windsor employee survey cites numerous areas for improvement
Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advice Manager at Peninsula Canada discusses a recent Retention and Employee Experience roadmap developed for the City of Windsor.
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How will Honda’s $15-Billion investment affect Windsor-Essex?
APMA Canada president Flavio Volpe discusses Honda’s $15-Billion investment & what it means for Windsor-Essex, & explains the subsidies & expected ROI.
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The 19-Litre Saskatchewan Mickey eclipses Ontario’s 3-L Texas Mickey and Alberta’s 4-L milk jug vodka
National Post Parliament bureau reporter Bryan Passifiume joins to discussn the 19-litre “Saskatchewan mickey” which has a suggested price of $499.
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Father united with unknown son after 58 years
Windsorite Jim Oran discusses his emotions when meeting his unknown son, Michael Anderberg, due to a DNA test, for the first time, after 58 years.
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Essex Mayor responds to performers anger at request for unpaid performance
Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy discusses the town’s request for unpaid music at its upcoming summer park series & area performers expressing anger towards it.
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B.C. police chiefs’ president says half of hydromorphone recently seized from safer supply
Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre For Responsible Drug Policy discusses his recent column about safer supply opioids illicitly sold in B.C..
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Stephen Murdoch & Jon Liedtke
The Rundown on Trudeau & Poilievre’s battles, raising highway speed limits, rent affecting credit scores, capital gains, & suspected foodbank exploitation.
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AM800CKLW Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Tracey Ramsey, Rob Shepley, & Jon Liedtke
The Monday Roundtable discusses reducing plastic usage, downtown’s illicit magic mushroom store, & addictions & mental health related to SafePoint CTS.
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Downtown magic mushroom store raided, again
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins to discuss downtown’s Fun Guyz illegal magic mushroom store being raided again and the state of downtown.
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Canadian Breakfast Habits
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab Faculty of Agriculture discusses that a majority of Canadians still start the day with breakfast.
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A Streetcar Named Controversy: Lawsuit ensnares council
Allegations of corruption surround the Legacy Beacon Streetcar’s actual costs, & Ward 9’s Kieran McKenzie discusses his thoughts & trust in government.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Mark Mendelson – April 17 2024
The Rundown discusses the federal budget, an airport gold heist, an early Ontario election?, & pro-Palestine protesters blocking critical infrastructure.
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The Greatest Employment Lawyer Canada Has Ever Seen
Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug round up the latest employment news in this soft pilot of our new HR podcast.
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Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jon Liedtke, Irene Moore Davis, & Serena Ellwood
Monday’s Roundtable discusses the best ways to travel, pedestrians & right of way, long-term care workers seeking better conditions, & neighborhood menaces.
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Keeping up with China’s EV Industry
Markham Hislop, CEO & Publisher of Energi Media discusses keeping up with China’s EV industry and the risks to legacy automakers & Canada of not doing so.
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The Knob’s Downtown
A councillor wants a Transit Windsor service delivery report, Art Windsor Essex auctioning off some works, & the public-school board faces a deficit.
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Newstalk Tonight’s The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Mark Mendelson – April 9, 2024
The Rundown on Vaughan cracking down on illegal car rallies, Humboldt Broncos bus crash driver deportation set, & Jagmeet Singh’s excess profit tax demand.
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Six-months post-Hamas invaded Israel spurring current conflict
CTV National News’ Tony Grace discusses six months passing since Hamas’ attack on Israel, the prospects of a ceasefire, & what comes next.
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Ex-Wagner fighter blames Putin for Russian concert hall attack
Adam Zivo joins to discuss his column which details why an ex-Wagner fighter believes Russian incompetence, & not Ukraine, is to blame for the attack.
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What’s in a (school) name?
Kingsville’s Deputy Mayor says the public school board’s suggested – & chosen – new school name is worse than prior choice due to another vulgar acronym.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Mark Mendelson
The Rundown on Trudeau’s new housing infrastructure fund & limiting temp. immigration, unsuspected smuggling via Airtags, and housing in B.C. & Montreal.
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AM800 CKLW Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Kristin Siapas, Mayor Dennis Rogers, & Jon Liedtke
Jon Liedke, Kristen Siapas and Dennis Rogers discussing the News Poll, April Fools jokes, Ontario school boards suing social media companies, and more!
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KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric, Ontario’s Budget, anti-Israel propaganda, & MPs’ pensions
KVETCHING on Housing Rhetoric with Mayor Dilkens, Ontario’s Budget with local MPPs, anti-Israelists with Warren Kinsella, & MPs’ pensions with Lydia Miljan.
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KINSELLACAST 305: SFH RIDES AGAIN! Brady, Liedtke, Adler – plus Television, SFH and Hot Nasties!
Warren Kinsella’s Kinsellacast features Brady, Adler, SFH, Hot Nasties, & Liedtke to discuss anti-Israel propaganda.
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AM800 Thursday Roundtable
Thursday’s Roundtable discusses vacant home taxes, Windsor’s residential rental licensing bylaw, no-show restaurant fees, & favourite Easter treats.
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2024 Ontario Budget – Chamber of Commerce reaction
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rakesh Naidu joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Lisa Gretzky reaction
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Dowie reaction
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024 Ontario Budget and provide his reaction.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Kalvin Reid
The Rundown on Baltimore’s bridge collapse, Mulcair about Poilievre’s polling & vulnerability, Greece wanting Canadian LNG, & Florida social media bans.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Leardi reaction
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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Ontario tourism still not at pre-pandemic levels
Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses the Ontario Tourism Health Check report show Ontario tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore Maryland
CTV National News’ Anchor and Reporter Tony Grace discusses the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore Maryland, USA.
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Construction demands in Ontario remain elevated through 2029
BuildForce Canada’s executive director Bill Ferreira discusses their latest report, “Construction demands in Ontario remain elevated through 2029”.
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How will AI affect the real estate industry?
Dan Gemus of The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team Ltd. joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how AI will affect the real estate industry.
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Mayor Dilkens takes issue with federal Housing Minister saying fourplex homes are illegal
Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Jon Liedtke to discuss federal housing minister Sean Fraser’s claim some politicians want fourplexes to “remain illegal to build”.
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Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Premier Ford’s announcement that Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right.
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Anti-condo petition launched by Roseland neighbours
Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss an anti-condo petition that’s been launched by Roseland Golf Club’s neighbours.
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Donald Trump civil fraud trial developments
CTV National News Reporter and Anchor Tony Grace joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the latest developments in the Donald Trump civil fraud trial.
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Illegal cannabis edibles still causing confusion
MJBiz Daily’s International Editor Matt Lamers joins Jon Liedtke to discuss why illegal cannabis edibles still cause confusion among some Canadians.
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KINSELLA: Israel haters have truth in their crosshairs after Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Author & columnist at the National Post and Toronto Sun discusses his latest column, Israel haters have truth in their crosshairs after Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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New Liberal legislation would ensure dozens of MPs secure pensions before next election
UWindsor’s Head of Political Science Lydia Miljan discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s election tweaks ensuring ensures some MPs secure pensions pre-election.
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Episode 2
Episode 2 contains appearances on Toronto’s Newstalk Tonight with Jim Richards and The Dan MacDonald Show, as well as the latest Rose City Politics.
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Loblaw’s Massage
Big panel this week as Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug come together to discuss the resolution of a closed meeting complaint against the City of Windsor and questions about the process around the Housing Accelerator Fund application in Tecumseh.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke & Jill Wilson
The Rundown on Poilievre’s non-confidence vote, Hamas’ War, Trudeau’s quasi-electoral reform, & a dropped lecturer post-paper suggesting dating students ok.
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Musings on Canadian antisemitism
Every day there’s more antisemitism being spread across Canada & the casualness it’s deployed, often by those who know better, leaves me uneasy & concerned.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jon Liedtke, Joe Bachetti, & Paul Synnott
The Roundtable discusses how feds can alleviate high rents, criminals in psychiatric hospital not jail, misleading clients to drive sales, & garbage wars.
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Episode 1 – A New Show
Episode 1 has questions to PM Trudeau about unemployment & antisemitism, and appearances on NEWSTALK 1010’s The Rundown & AM800 CKLW’s Monday Roundtable.
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Cowboy Jim Morrison
This week Kristen, Frazier, Jon and Doug talk about the surprising quote in The Narwhal from ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Later, we cover the expansion of the Banwell road intersection with EC Row.
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Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks PM Trudeau what government can do to reduce antisemitism
Jon Liedtke asks Prime Minister Trudeau what role the federal government had in reducing antisemitism nationally.
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Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks PM Trudeau what the government will do to lower Windsor’s unemployment rate
Jon Liedtke asks Prime Minister Trudeau what the Liberal Party will do to lower Windsor’s unemployment rate considering it’s tied for highest in Canada.
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We’re Not Going Anywhere
It’s 2024 in Canada, but because of the vile antisemitism going unchecked, it sounds and looks more like 1938 in Germany.
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Newstalk 1010 – The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Caryma S’ad
Jim Richards Caryma S’ad & Jon Liedtke discuss Ottawa outsources ticket collection, Ford judicial appointments, Carbon Tax increase, & suicides & yearbooks.
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CKLW Monday Roundtable with Rick Tonial, Irene Moore Davis, & Jon Liedtke
Monday’s Roundtable discusses the Academy Awards (Oscars), when COVID first hit, should we end Daylight Savings Time, students & texting, & safe driving.
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The Joe Biden of Windsor-Essex Politics
Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panel for a discussion of Tecumseh’s successful application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, Fairmount Properties suing Windsor over the Grace site development, and MPP Lisa Gretzky’s comments around transparency relating to the recent health care cyberattack.
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CFRB 1010: THE RUNDOWN with Jon Liedtke and Mark Mendelson
The Rundown discusses a CPC MP prison tour where Paul Bernardo resides and the (faux) outrage politics regarding prison recreation, & revictimizing trauma.
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Izzy Loves Alleys
Jon’s away this week. Frazier, Kristen and Doug hold down the fort and discuss a housing development at Roseland, the end of garbage collection in most of Windsor’s alleys, and a possible reconsideration at the Greater Essex County District Schoolboard.
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CKLW Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedke, Irene Moore Davis & Adriano Ciotoli
Jon Liedke, Irene Moore Davis & Adriano Ciotoli join AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald to discuss Windsor falling short on its housing targets and more!
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Penis Bush Memorial Streetcar
Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion: “why do we even have school boards anymore?”. Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a word and considers the streetcar location, once again.
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We don’t care about The Toronto Star
Frazier, Jon and Doug cover the politics of counting housing starts, protests in Canada, and a harsh review of Windsor’s transit system.
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Who should fund Canada’s roads?
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk joins Jon Liedtke to discuss funding the road to the Ring of Fire, & which government is responsible for road funding.
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The state of opposing the State in Russia
National Post columnist Adam Zivo discusses Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death while imprisoned & the state of opposing the State in Russia.
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The Upside: The Great Story Swap YQG seeks to connect community through creativity
The Great Story Swap YQG co-organizer Layan Barakat joins Jon Liedtke to discuss The Great Story Swap YQG & connecting the community through creativity.
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Warren Kinsella: Fighting antisemitism in Canada
Author and syndicated columnist Warren Kinsella joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the rise of antisemitism in Canada and how we can fight it.
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Rahim Mohamed: Justin Trudeau keeps dancing to Hamas’s tune
National Post Columnist Rahim Mohamed joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his National Post column, “Justin Trudeau keeps dancing to Hamas’s tune”.
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Determining liability for fatal crashes regarding alcohol serving & oversight
Criminal defense lawyer Bobby Russon joins Jon Liedtke to discuss determining liability for fatal crashes regarding serving alcohol & oversight.
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Windsor has worst transit in…Canada?!
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses Amalgamated Transit Union’s International Vice President saying Windsor’s transit system is the worst in Canada.
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Can Ontario’s healthcare crisis be solved via small clinics?
Shrad Rao, CEO Wagepoint, joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss if Ontario’s healthcare crisis can be solved via small clinics.
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Tucker Carlson’s idiot’s guide to Russian aggression
National Post columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his National Post column about Tucker Carlson’s visit to “interview” Putin.
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Canadian film distributors concerned new Cineplex deal could harm industry
WIFF director Vincent Georgie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Canadian film distributors’ criticism of a Cineplex & Lionsgate distribution deal they say could hurt the industry.
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Should city parking lots & garages be converted into apartments?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss converting city parking lots & garages into apartment buildings.
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Dingdongs or Twinkies?
Jon, Frazier, Don, Kristen and Doug talk about the end of additional federal homelessness funding and the latest in the Jackson Park bandshell saga.
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Monday Roundtable with Irene Moore Davis & Alex Wiseman
Irene Moore Davis & Alex Wiseman discuss the Newspoll, cuts to homelessness programs, The Gordie Howe Bridge joining the Trans Canada Trail, & more!
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WIFF Weekend Watch List with Vincent Georgie
WIFF’s Vincent Georgie discusses his Weekend Watch List: Ferrari, The Color Purple, Take Care of Maya, An Affair to Remember, & Four Weddings & a Funeral.
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Federal government not doing enough to stop auto theft
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the federal government not doing enough to stop auto theft.
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Valentine’s Day at Windsor Eats
Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what to expect at Windsor Eats for Valentine’s Day.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe on two years-post Ambassador Bridge Blockade
Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses the Ambassador Bridge blockade which took place two years today.
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Friday Roundtable with Mayor Crystal Meloche, Councillor Mark McKenzie, & Kim Willis
The Dan MacDonald Show’s Friday Roundtable discusses The Super Bowl, a transit strike averted, US presidential politics, & more!
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#ProtestMania
Lawer and citizen journalist Caryma S’ad discusses her coverage of the Ontario protest circuit and common tactics employed by all sides.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Thursdays Roundtable discusses giving up morning coffee, new WAP products, Jackson Park Bandshell developments, & the national housing crisis.
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Public school board open to Jackson Park Bandshell partnership
Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante discusses the Greater Essex County District School Board willing to partner with the city on the Jackson Park Bandshell.
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Can tracing safe supply drugs help stem diversion?
National Post columnist and director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Adam Zivo discusses whether tracing safe supply drugs can help stem diversion.
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CKLW: Dan MacDonald Show Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Fred Francis, & Shawn Lippert
Jon Liedtke, Fred Francis, & Shawn Lippert join Dan MacDonald on Monday’s Roundtable to discuss South Windsor’s coyote problem, unexpected expenses & more!
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Night Day Darkness Eclipse
Full house on the show with Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talking about the city budget, the latest in the housing debate, a potential Transit Windsor strike, and the upcoming eclipse.
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The Garage Majal of Curling Rinks
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal, a cap on student visas, & a prominent move in the community.
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Ward 2 Costante: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Ward 3 Agostino: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Ward 9 McKenzie: Citywide fourplexes acceptable for $40mil federal funds
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses why he thinks citywide fourplexs are worth it if they unlock $40 million in federal Housing Accelerator Funds.
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Lame Goose Pun
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jen Matotek, Lori Baldassi and Jon Liedtke
Dan MacDonald, Jen Matotek, Lori Baldassi & Jon Liedtke discuss transit fare hikes, if MPP salaries should increase, wood burning stove emissions, & more!
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2024 brings higher rent & more home sales in Canada
Dan Gemus, owner of Dan Gemus Real Estate discusses higher rents expected in 2024 & more home sales in Canada.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE with Alex Wiseman, Greg Lemay & Syx Langeman
Alex Wiseman, Greg Lemay & Syx Langeman discuss culling Canada Geese, Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement, Vision Zero, & solving homelessness.
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AM800 CKLW: MONDAY ROUNDTABLE with Jon Liedtke, Ryan Richardson & Jada Mallot
Jon Liedtke, Ryan Richardson & Jada Mallot discuss if social media is getting worse & A.I. advancements in light of a faux George Carlin standup special.
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Watch out for Snow Needles
Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about outsourcing and asset sales, ongoing drama around federal housing funds, and funding the arts in Windsor.
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Windsor Jewish Federation denounces pro-Palestine protest in largely Jewish neighbourhood as intimidation
Windsor Jewish Federation’s Dan Brotman discusses pro-Palestinian protests which targeted a largely Jewish neighbourhood & why he sees it as intimidation.
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Alzheimer Society of Windsor Essex’s Director of Programs Rosemary Fiss discusses Alzheimer’s Awareness Month & what to know about Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Mayor Drew Dilkens on the 2024 Windsor Budget & Strong Mayor powers
Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens discusses the 2024 Windsor Budget and his use of Strong Mayor Powers to set it.
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What weather will early 2024 bring?
Kelly Hobelman from Environment Canada discusses what weather early 2024 will bring to Windsor Essex.
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Palestinian Protest organizer responds to intimidation accusations
Windsor 4 Palestine organizer Rasha Zaid discusses intimidation accusations made against her group due to protesting through a largely Jewish neighbourhood.
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AM800 CKLW Monday Roundtable
Jon Liedtke, Ward 4 councillor Mark Mackenzie and AWE ED Jen Matotek discuss the 2024 City of Windsor Budget, healthcare, public safety, & more!
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Leap Bridge
Jon, Frazier and Doug discuss the new vacant property tax in the context of the boarded-up homes on the west end, a story about the irrationality of people progressives disagree with, and one of the greatest instances of turd polishing in Windsor history, plus community benefits.
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AM800 TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Jon Liedtke, Jada Mallot and Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie join Dan MacDonald to discuss The AM800 CKLW News Poll, Safe Point CTS closure, NYE and more!
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London ‘master con man’ – with Windsor connections outed after online event featuring Elon Musk
Alex Krause, who fell victim to convicted fraudster Darko Jovanovich, discusses the trail of victims that Jovanovich has left, as well as links to Windsor.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe appointed to Order of Canada
Flavio Volpe, APMA President & Order of Canada member joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss his appointment to the Order of Canada.
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Canadian energy in 2023 & what to expect in 2024
EnergiMedia’s CEO & Publisher Markham Hislop discusses what happened in the Canadian energy in 2023 & what to expect in 2024.
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Renaldo Agostino: Should city council revisit $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection?
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses whether Windsor city council should revist the $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection.
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MPP Andrew Dowie: 2023 in review & what 2024 will bring
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what 2023 brought and what to expect in 2024.
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Is 2024 the year of the AI copyright wars?
Tech expert Carmi Levy discusses if 2024 will be the year of AI copyright wars following The New York Times suing OpenAI & Microsoft for content scraping.
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What to expect in space in 2024 and from the Canadian Space Mining Corp
CEO of the Canadian Space Mining Corp. (CSMC) Dan Sax joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what to expect in space in 2024 & from (CSMC).
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What weather to expect starting 2024
Senior climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, David Phillips, discusses what weather to expect starting off the new year in 2024.
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Windsor is not a Dog Patch
Regular panelists Don Merrifield Jr., Jon Liedtke, Kristen Siapas, and Doug Sartori, are joined by The Windsor Star’s Doug Schmidt to discuss the top stories of 2023, with a contribution from friend of the show Anne Jarvis.
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AM800 CKLW: MIKE AND LISA AWARDS’ 2023 Fill-In Announcer of the Year
AM800 CKLW’s The Morning Drive with Mike Kakuk & Lisa Williams held its 2023 Mike & Lisa Awards and Jon Liedtke won Fill-in Announcer of the Year.
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How serious a problem is misinformation & disinformation?
Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy discusses just how serious a problem misinformation & disinformation is heading into 2024.
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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage
Windsor Essex Pride Fest president Wendi Nicholson discusses the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage.
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What Canadians should know when flying this holiday season
Air Passenger Rights’ Gabor Lukacs joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what you need to know when flying this holiday season.
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Globe & Mail: Does Windsor have the savvy to bring its downtown back to life?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses The Globe & Mail’s Pop-Up Bureau article Does Windsor have the savvy to bring its downtown back to life?
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MP Kusmierczyk on sparring over housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses his recent online sparring match over federal housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens.
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Canada: all new car sales must be 0 emissions by 2035
APMA President Flavio Volpe discusses Canada announcing its intention for all new car sales to be zero emissions by 2035 and whether it is feasible.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedke, Lori Baldassi and Jen Brignall Strong
AM800 CKLW’s Monday Roundtable discusses downtown revitalization, a US Senate sex scandal, convenience store alcohol sales, & more!
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Frazier Hates Downtown
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about the tug-of-war between the federal Liberals and the City of Windsor on housing policy and the latest entry in the Globe And Mail’s focus series on Windsor.
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Paul Martin Building becoming boutique hotel
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald to discuss the Paul Martin Building’s conversion to a boutique hotel.
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Convenience store owner shares thoughts on alcohol expansion
Local Convenience store owner Terry discusses how excited he is to be able to sell beer, wine, and pre-mixed drinks at his store.
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New data poisoning tool helps artists fight back against AI
Tech journalist Carmi Levy joins AM800 discusses a new data poisoning tool that helps artists fight back against generative AI.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE with Greg Lemay, Kim Willis and Serena Ellwood
Thursday’s Roundtable discuss convenience store alcohol sales, Mayor Dilkens blasting Ottawa over Ambassador Bridge Blockade fees, Kingsville Christmas light issues, & a new downtown boutique hotel.
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Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie on Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement debate
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses the debate surrounding the federal government’s reimbursement for Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade costs.
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Why did Lakeshore update their flag raising policy?
Kirk Walstedt, Deputy Mayor of Lakeshore discusses why The Town of Lakeshore updated its flag raising policy.
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MP Kusmierczyk responds to Mayor Dilkens’ accusation feds are shortchanging Windsor blockade reimbursement
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses Mayor Dilkens’ accusation the feds are shortchanging Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement.
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CITY BUILDING: HOW THE HOLIDAYS CAN HELP ANIMATE OUR DOWNTOWNS
Allie Mistakidis from Whiskey Jack and Dan Wells from Biblioasis discuss main streets, local shopping, buying local, music, animation, parades, & more!
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Thursday Roundtable with Gail Robertson, Mel Lucier, & Murad Erzinclioglu
Thursday’s Roundtable discusses the Town of Lakeshore flag raising policy, what to stream during the holidays, a revamped wartime housing waitlist, & more!
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Brian Yeomans, & Brad Ouellette
Jon Liedtke, Brad Ouelette and Brian Yeomans join Dan MacDonald to discuss the AM800 CKLW News Poll, customer service woes, flight safety, & alcohol taxes.
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We’re Failures, Please Help Us
The panel looks at the politics of the feds’ international students’ policy change, examine the Globe and Mail’s new Windsor pop-up bureau, & discuss Anne Jarvis’ latest Windsor Star column.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Sherry Bondy and Kieran McKenzie
Jon Liedtke, Town of Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, & Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie join Dan MacDonald to talk traffic calming, conspiracy theories, & more.
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All Aboard the Lego Train
Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug look at the vacant building tax, Mayor Dilkens recent use of strong mayor powers, and temporary foreign workers at the new Stellantis / LG battery plant.
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Unpacking Windsor Housing Data with Frazier Fathers
Longtime friend of the show and new panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about housing statistics in Windsor / Essex.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Rino Bortolin, & Moya McAlister
AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald’s Monday Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Rino Bortolin, & Moya McAlister discusses volunteering, SafePoint CTS, & online scams.
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Canada Oil and Gas Sweetheart Carbon Tax deal
Publisher and journalist at Energi Media Markham Hislop discusses the sweetheart carbon tax deal that the oil & gas sector receives.
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Rose City Pita Chips
Don, Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss school naming policies, a new passenger train route and new employment lands.
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Monday Roundtable with Fabio Costante and Joe McParland
Monday’s Roundtable discusses changing clocks, restaurant pains, Windsor’s unemployment rate highest nationally, & mental health, addictions & policing.
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Change Your Passwords Folks
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the impact of the hospital system hack, ward boundary reviews, and tactical bench removal.
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Councillor Agostino wants Ouellette Ave. multi-coloured LED canopy from riverfront to Jackson Park
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses his idea for a multi-coloured LED canopy over Ouellette Ave. stretching from the riverfront to Jackson Park.
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J.P. Wiser’s Lot 40 Exploration Series #2
J.P. Wiser’s Master Blender Don Livermore discusses the new and limited release of 2700 bottles of J.P. Wiser’s Lot 40 Exploration Series #2.
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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with Renaldo Agostino, Alexandra Wiseman, and Jada Malott
Friday’s Roundtable discusses healthcare cyber-attacks, Gordie Howie Bridge observation area, homeless shelters need sleeping bags, & The AM800 Newspoll.
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Essex County Library presents: Adam Shoalts
Professional adventurer & best-selling author Adam Shoalts discusses his book “Where the Falcon Flies” about his 3,400 km solo adventure.
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Ontario government mandates high school Holocaust education
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss the province of Ontario mandating high school Holocaust education and why is is particularly necessary today.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE with Crystal Meloche, Doug Sartori, & Greg Lemay
Thursday’s Roundtable discusses adding coloured LED lights downtown, food bank demand increases while donations decrease, & do you support a carbon tax?
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Windsor adds just 4.6 km of bike lanes in 2 years
Bike Windsor Essex’s Lori Newton discusses that Windsor added just 4.6km of bike lanes in 2 years and what more needs to be done.
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CITY BUILDING: C4C Housing Innovation Lab
The University of Windsor Centre for Cities’ strategic advisor and project manager Rino Bortolin discusses The C4C new Housing Innovation Lab.
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WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE with Jeff Denomme, Melanie Coulter, and Mel Lucier
Wednesday’s Roundtable discusses Halloween costumes, when to decorate for XMAS, false COVID vax death accusations, & 4.6km of bike lanes added in 2 years.
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Premier Ford’s political staff directed Municipal Official Plan changes to favour select landowners’ interests
Environmental Defence’s Phil Pothen discusses Ontario political staff directing Municipal Official Plan changes favouring select landowners’ interests.
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Tuesday Roundtable with Gavin Booth, Lorraine Goddard, & Jennifer Matotek
Tuesday’s Roundtable discusses new COVID & flu vaccines, calls to end home heating carbon tax, Ontario developers special treatment, & immigration levels.
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Monday Roundtable
Monday’s Roundtable discusses a UNIFOR & STELLANTIS tentative agreement, Windsor Man arrested for a loaded shotgun, and street safety following incidents.
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PM protection costs top $30 million annually
Lydia Miljan, University of Windsor Political Science head discusses that the cost to protect the Prime Minister has topped $30 million annually.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe on UNIFOR & STELLANTIS tentative agreement
APMA President Flavio Volpe joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss Unifor and Stellantis reaching a tentative agreement and ending a 7.5 hour strike.
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Butter Tart Homicide
Don, Melinda, Jon and Doug discuss the feasibility of relocating the City’s Bright Lights display, uploading E.C. Row Expressway, and For Your Consideration.
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WIFF Weekend Watches & a funding announcement
WIFF director Vincent Georgie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss 4 flicks to see this weekend, & a funding announcement!
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Friday Roundtable with Fred Francis, Sherry Bondy, & Adriano Ciotoli
Friday’s Roundtable discusses local hospitals cyber attacks, railway crossing sounds, food bank usage spiking nationally & locally, & AM800’s Newspoll.
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Universally accessible childcare making progress nationally
CCPA senior economist David MacDonald discusses the gains being made nationally when it comes to universal childcare.
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Semi-autonomous vehicle drives more likely to tune out while driving
Francesco Biondi, Kinesiology professor at the University of Windsor discusses how semi-autonomous vehicle drivers are more likely to tune out at the wheel.
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Thursday Roundtable with Irene Moore Davis & Kieran McKenzie
Thursday’s Roundtable with Irene Moore Davis & Kieran McKenzie discuss The AM800 CKLW Newspoll, homebuying & wedding registries, healthcare innovation
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Monday Roundtable
Jon Liedke, Adam Castle and Greg Lemay join The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss electric vehicles, giving money from lottery winning, housing issues and more!
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Stood Too Close to a Magnet
Jon, Melinda and Doug shoot the breeze about housing, immigration and homelessness. Fourplexes as-of-right is the jumping off point.
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WIFF 2023 with Vincent Georgie
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss the Windsor International Film Festival in this special episode.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable
Tuesday’s Roundtable discusses five years into cannabis legalization, Ottawa paramedics turning to taxis, public influencers, & password protection.
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AM800 CKLW Tuesday Roundtable: Israel and Gaza
Jon Liedtke & Noah Tepperman discuss the discuss Hamas’ attacks on Israel, the rape, torture, abduction, & murder of civilians, & the war it is provoking.
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Confederacy Facts with Don
On this episode of Rose City Politics, Doug, Don, and Jon discuss: And in FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, Doug brings up the Federal Liberal government’s efforts to modernize and regulate the internet with various pieces of legislation, with one affecting podcasts. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…
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Monday Roundtable with Christie Denomme and Joe McParland
Christie Denomme & Joe McParland join Jon Liedtke on the Dan MacDonald Show to discuss National Truth & Reconciliation Day, the biggest ward issues, & more!
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Roughly 50% of adult literacy skills in Canada below high school levels harming economic prospects
Alison Howard, Executive Director of ABC Life Literacy Canada discusses that roughly 50% of adults in Canada have literacy skills below high school levels.
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What is going on in Alberta with those energy ads?
Markham Hislop, CEO/Publisher EnergiMedia discusses what he thinks is at play in Alberta with those energy ads about blackouts & Premier Smith’s new target.
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New East Windsor housing developments up for debate
Ward 9 councillor Angelo Marignani discusses housing development proposals for Ward 7 and how to balance the need for more housing with residents’ concerns.
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UWindsor hosting international World War 1 conference
Professor Robert Nelson, Department Head History at UWindsor discusses The International Society for First World War Studies: “Learning about the First World War” taking place in Windsor Ontario this weekend.
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Majority of Essex County municipalities against regional waste and organics collection
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses what the majority of Essex County municipalities voting against regional waste and organics collection means.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Essex MPP Anthony Leardi
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses the start of the Fall Session, his priorities, what he’s heard this summer, & thoughts on Premier Ford’s polling.
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Nii Ndahlohke / I Work commissions First Nations artists to explores forced labour of students at Mount Elgin Industrial School
Julie Rae Tucker (Art Windsor Essex) & Mary Jane McCallum (University of Winnipeg) discuss their curated Art Windsor Essex show, Nii Ndahlohke / I Work.
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Some local landlords exploiting housing crisis
Ward 2 city councillor Fabio Costante discusses how some local landlords are exploiting the housing crisis & what needs to be done to address it.
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What the end of the writers strike means for Canadian TV & Film
Andrew Barnsley, Executive Producer of Schitt’s Creek & President of the Toronto Film School discusses the writers strike ending & what it means for Canada.
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Importance of seasonal workers to Windsor Essex
Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services discusses the importance of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program regionally.
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Smoke Alarm Test Day
Chief Laforet of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services discusses Smoke Alarm Test Day and why checking your safety devices is necessary.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses the start of the 2023 Ontario Legislature Fall Session, his priorities, & his thoughts on current polling.
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Canadians know fraud is rising but not what to do with compromised data
Adam Evans, Senior VP & Chief Information Security Officer at RBC discusses Canadians knowing fraud is rising but not what to do about compromised data.
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Food Banks Canada Poverty Report Card
Caroline Newton, Food Banks Canada’s Chief Communications Officer discusses Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card & why Canada got a D+ & Ontario a D-.
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CTV News’ Scott Reid on House Speaker Rota’s resignation amid nazi invitation furor
CTV News analyst & former Director of Communications in the PMO of Paul Martin discusses Canada’s House Speaker’s resignation amid nazi invitation furor.
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Windsor’s Biggest Super Pizza
Dean Litster, owner of Armando’s Amherstburg discusses making the BIGGEST WINDSOR SUPER PIZZA he’s ever seen: 8 FEET LONG!
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UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan on Rota resignation
UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons’ resignation because he invited someone who fought for the nazis.
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The risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes
OPP Constable, Steven Duguay discusses a laser beam was shone at an airplane in Windsor Essex and the risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes.
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Pelee Island Winery Brings the First Ever EPIC Harvest Festival to Kingsville
Chrystie Fysh, Executive Assistant at Pelee Island Winery discusses Pelee Island Winery organizing Kingsville’s first EPIC Harvest Festival.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe on being named first Chamber CEO of the Year & Zelensky speech
Flavio Volpe, APMA president discusses the Ontario Chamber recognizing him as its inaugural CEO of the year & Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Toronto speech.
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LaSalle Mayor on green space, development, & the need for housing
LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss green space, development, & the need for housing in LaSalle.
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WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin, Vanessa Sheilds and Gail Robertson discuss the anti-LGBTQ rallies being held across Canada and more topics.
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City Building: Inaugural UWindsor Black Alumni Weekend
Marium Tolson-Murtty Director, Anti-Racism Organizational Change in the VP Office at UWindsor discusses UWindsor’s Black Alumni Weekend.
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Councillor Agostino on the 2023 Councillor Cup volleyball tournament & making council fun
Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses the 2023 Councillor Cup volleyball tournament and making city council fun.
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2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
Windsor Tecumseh MPP discusses the 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo and why it is important for Ontario.
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Tuesday Roundtable
Tuesday’s Roundtable discusses grocery price stabilization, 5 o’clock drinks, federal government priorities, & what happened in Windsor Essex this weekend.
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AM800 CKLW Monday Roundtable
Monday’s Roundtable discusses Babcock’s Columbus Blue Jackets resignation, Starbucks eliminating disposable cups, & 2023 Open Streets Windsor.
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Open the Book Bay Doors
On this show Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about a proposed portfolio system for Windsor councillors, a fresh coat of paint for a downtown eyesore, and a decision on the Jackson Park bandshell.
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Thursday Roundtable with Adriano Ciotoli and Lori Baldassi
Adriano Ciotoli & Lori Baldassi discuss Canadian restaurants seeing in-person dining declines, affordability straining friendships, & societal collapse!
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Canadians getting worried about climate change
Julia Levin, assoc. dir. National Climate Environmental Defence discusses a survey saying 75% of Canadians are worried or very worried about climate change.
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Windsor Symphony Orchestra opening weekend brings pianist extraordinaire and musical masterpieces
Maestro Robert Franz and Faith Scholfield of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) discuss opening weekend for The WSO.
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10 Years of Little Foot Foods
Rob Myers, co-owner of Little Foot Foods discusses 10 years of Little Foot Foods and the Pierogi Party that is planned to celebrate.
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Why APMA’s Flavio Volpe disagress with the PBO saying it’ll take 20 years to breakeven on EV investments.
APMA president Flavio Volpe explains why he disagrees with the Parliamentary Budget Officer claiming EV sector investments will take 20 years to breakeven.
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Premier Ford’s political scandals keep growing
Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses the ever growing list of scandals that are plaguing the Doug Ford government.
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Does spray painting an eyesore house help downtown?
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses 841 Ouellette Ave.’s transformation from a rundown eyesore into a work of art & the ensuing conversation.
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In push to build more homes Ontario delays energy efficiency
The Narwhal reporter Fatima Syed discusses the province of Ontario delaying energy efficiency in its push to build more homes.
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Is removing garbage pickup from alleys smart?
Windsor’s Ward 4 city councillor Mark McKenzie discusses city council approving an RFP to look at removing alleyway garbage.
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What would you do to stay young forever? The anti-aging industry is worth BILLIONS
Alex Cyr, contributing editor at Toronto Life discusses the global anti-aging industry that is worth billions and why Earth’s richest people are all in.
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Open Streets needs volunteers
Michelle Staadegaard, manager for culture and events at the City of Windsor discusses 2023 Open Streets and the need for up to 300 volunteers.
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NATO looks to space with inaugural space conference
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses NATO holding an inaugural conference on space collaboration.
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Federal housing minister in attendance for opening of Windsor’s newest affordable housing project
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities discusses the opening of Meadowbrook, Windsor’s newest affordable housing project.
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AM800 CKLW: Dan MacDonald Show – Monday Roundtable
Jon Liedtke, Irene Davis & Richard Peddie join Dan MacDonald to discuss September 11, the role of art in cities, & restoring the Jackson Park Band shell.
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Musings before a convoy trial
The gaslighting is overwhelming. No, the convoy & blockades weren’t peaceful, democratic, or just, & weren’t as Canadian as Nanaimo bars or Butter Tarts…
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Taking it Seriously
Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug develop a rubric for evaluating city councillors that will be used for our upcoming 2023 Rose City Politics Council Report Card.
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Yuri Elkaim – Life and Health is a matter of choice, not chance
Tony Chapman, the host of Chatter that Matters discusses if health could be a matter of choice and not chance.
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St. Clair Saints beat rival Beefeaters, Move to First Place in OFC
Mike La Chance (Head Coach St. Clair College Football) discusses this year’s football season for The Saints.
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Weather Network Storm Hunter Mark Robinson with the latest on Hurricane Idalia
Weather Network Storm Hunter Mark Robinson provides an update on Hurricane Idalia’s path towards Florida.
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Windsor Regional Hospital CEO on hospital COVID Outbreak Confirmation
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO and President David Musyj provides an update on the recent COVID outbreak at Windsor Regional Hospital’s Ouellette Campus.
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QP Update with CTV News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Siobhan Morris
CTV News’ Chief Siobhan Morris discusses Ontario banning online gambling endorsements & scandal prompts Premier Ford to muse returning some Greenbelt lands.
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Experience Canada at Kalamazoo’s Canadiana Fest!
Canadiana Fest organizer Channon Mondoux discusses the upcoming Canadiana Fest in Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Mike Moffatt’s proposal for a “real” federal housing strategy
Mike Moffatt, PLACE Centre founding director & 2017 Government of Canada Chief Innovation Fellow proposes a ‘real’ federal housing strategy.
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Weather Network Storm Hunter Mark Robinson provides a Hurricane Idalia update
Weather Network Storm Hunter Mark Robinson provides an update on Hurricane Idalia’s path towards Florida.
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Injured Workers’ Action Committee holding WSIB seminar
John West (Injured Workers’ Action Committee) discusses the upcoming Injured Workers’ Action Centre WSIB seminar.
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ETFO Spagnuolo’s on a new curriculum, pronoun change needing parental consent, & unions urged to arbitrate & not strike
Mario Spagnuolo, local ETFO President discusses a new curriculum, pronoun changes requiring parental consent, & unions urged to arbitrate & not strike.
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Tornado hits Windsor, Tecumseh and Lakeshore
Dr. David Sills Executive Director of the Northern Tornadoes Project discusses the recent news of tornadoes in Windsor, Tecumseh and Lakeshore.
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Pollution prevention plan for grocery stores welcomed by Environmental Defence
Karen Wirsig (Environmental Defence) discusses Canada’s proposed plan for major grocery chains to eliminate plastic waste & pollution.
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Science and Stuff with Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin discusses Russia crashing & India landing on the moon, if trigger warnings work, and why caffeine can’t replace sleep.
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Summer Smiles on the Streets
Jon, Melinda and Doug have an upbeat, positive conversation about a number of good things happening on and around Windsor’s streets.
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How climate change impacts wildfires
David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment Canada discusses the wildfires across our country and the role people and climate change have on them.
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WindUp 2023
Alan Crouse, from Generator Design, and Laura Kay from Julien’s House discuss this year’s WindUp 2023 winner.
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Science and Stuff with Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin, CTV News’ Science & Technology Specialist discusses how menus can trick you into eating healthy & a study arguing tech make us less spiritual.
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Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller provides an island update
Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke on The Morning Drive to provide an island update.
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Mike Moffatt: Windsor facing Canada’s hardest housing challenges
Mike Moffatt (Founding Director of PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute) discusses Windsor facing Canada’s hardest housing challenges.
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Former finance minister says pandemic programs larger than necessary. How did it impact the cannabis industry?
Matt Lamers, International editor at MJBiz discusses how pandemic programs impacted the cannabis industry.
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Talking politics with Spencer “Spenny” Rice
Spencer Rice joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss politics at all levels.
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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with Gavin Booth & Kristen Siapas
The Roundtable discusses a memorial service for Windsor’s Feather Hat Guy, the Peace Fountain missing its finale, and arts and culture funding in Windsor Essex.
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The One About The Number Two
Guest panelist Frazier Fathers joins Jon and Doug to discuss new poverty data, Activate Transit Windsor Essex’s “BUS or BUST” campaign, and the response to a new encampment in South Windsor.
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Windsor and community partners working to address homeless encampments
Matt Johnson (director of programs and services for the Downtown Mission) discusses Windsor and community partners addressing homeless encampments.
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Canada describes Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
Julie Lalonde (bystander intervention specialist) discusses Canada’s Justice Minister describing Intimate Partner Violence as an epidemic.
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Community focused @geeprojectyqg summer student program successful
Grace Kim and Bronwen Wood (alternative high school teachers) discuss @geeprojectyqg, a city building project for students.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable discusses an LCBO data breach, Barbie becoming WB top domestic movie ever, a new homeless encampment, and a new report on the housing crisis.
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What’s in a (business) name? WindsorEats deals with impersonation
WindsorEats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses a local business using a modified version of his brand WindsorEats’ name as their business name.
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WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Wednesday’s Roundtable discusses the Nurse Police Team, social assistance needing to rise $17k annually, a councillor’s pay suspended, & rising dental fees.
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Donald Trump indicted…again
Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan discusses former President Donald Trump indicted for trying to overturn the 2020 USA election.
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Should cities be in the entertainment business?
Ward 3 city councillor and event pro Renaldo Agostino discusses whether cities should be in the entertainment business.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Joe McParland, Christian LaForet & Lorraine Goddard discuss a Pride crosswalk defaced, a local transit BUS OR BUS challenge, & Trump’s indictment.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
Monday’s Roundtable discusses the 2003 Blackout, FORD FEST WINDSOR, ZELLERS returns to YQG, & a Detroit woman found a live frog in her salad!
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Zero Vision with Lori “The Weapon” Newton
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Lori Newton of Bike Windsor-Essex to discuss the changes to city committee structure and the cancellation of a temporary protected bike lane on University Avenue.
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Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare
Dr. Melanie Bechard of Canadian Doctors for Medicare chair joins me to discuss her Toronto Star column, Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare.
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Police Chief Bellaire on major international auto theft ring based in Windsor being dismantled
Chief Bellaire of the Windsor Police Service discusses Project Fairfield which dismantled a major international auto theft ring based in Windsor.
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Ford Fest Windsor
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Premier Ford bringing Ford Fest to Windsor Ontario on August 11, 2023.
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Toronto pilot project allows alcohol in certain parks
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of Windsor Eats discusses a Toronto pilot project allowing public alcohol consumption in 27 parks & if it could happen in Windsor.
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UHC unveils new Plentiful Harvest Food Rescue Truck
June Muir, CEO of UHC discusses the UHC unveiling a new plentiful harvest food rescue truck that was made available through community donations.
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What kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers?
Dr. Daniel Bear, Humber College discusses his latest his research initiative about what kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers.
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DWBIA-funded buskers performing on downtown street corners every Saturday night in August
Renaldo Agostino (Ward 3 city councillor) & Bilal Nasser discuss the Downtown Windsor BIA funding buskers to perform every Saturday night in August.
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These aren’t your grandparents’ auto jobs
Flavio Volpe (APMA president) discusses NextStar Energy EV battery plant starting to hire and how the jobs won’t be the auto jobs of our grandparents.
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Drinking with the curlers
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Jessica Sartori in the studio for a meandering discussion that starts with curling and ends with Jon roasting Doug, with lots of good fun and opinion in between. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the…
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. hires former International Space Station Commander
Dr. Andrew Feustel, NASA astronaut, geophysicist & 2018 ISS commander discuss joining the Canadian Space Mining Corporation & what he brings to its mission.
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Queer Walk LGBTQ2SAI+ app launching at Windsor-Essex Pride Fest with Guided Tour
Jessica Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) & Walter Cassidy (local educator) Queer Walk, a new app that showcases the history of Windsor’s LGBTQ2SAI+ community.
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Photo speed camera considered for Windsor
Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss speed cameras being considered in Windsor and other traffic calming measures used locally.
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META starts removing news from Canada
Carmi Levy, tech journalist and expert discusses META starting to remove news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada due to Bill C-18, The Online News Act.
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Emancipation Day 2023
Leslie McCurdy, Black Council of Windsor Essex chair discusses Emancipation Day, its history & meaning for the local Black community & Emancipation Jubilee.
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Canada announces Express Entry invitations for newcomers with trades experience
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses the Government of Canada announcing express entry invitations for newcomers with trades experience.
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Anarchy at the…movies?
Vincent Georgie, Windsor International Film Festival director discusses audiences’ behaviour at movie theatres descending to anarchy & what to do about it.
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Individual cigarette warning labels now in Canada
Gordon Thane, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention at the Windsor Essex County Health Unit discusses health warnings on individual cigarettes.
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Trudeau pans Poilievre’s approach as ‘dangerous for Canadians’
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst discusses Prime Minister Trudeau panning CPC leader Pierre Poilievre’s approach to politics as “dangerous for Canadians”.
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How the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children
Corinne Rusch-Drutz, CEO Kensington Health Foundation discusses how the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children.
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Curling appears poised to move to WFCU CENTRE from Roseland
Terry Fink, Future of Curling in Windsor-Essex committee member discusses a report recommending moving curling from Roseland to the WFCU Centre.
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How mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth
Daniel Sax, CEO and founder of the Canadian Space Mining Corporation joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on the Shift to discuss how mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth. Audio Link Find more of Jon Liedtke’s opinion and commentary on AM800 CKLW HERE
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Potential curling move of curling from Roseland to WFCU Centre prompts concerns from Riverside Skating Club
Peiling Huang, Riverside Skating Club president discuss Windsor admin recommending moving curling from Roseland curling club to the WFCU Centre.
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NextStar begins hiring at new EV battery plant
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss NextStar beginning hiring at new EV battery plant.
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Dear Canada: Alberta needs you
Markham Hislop, CEO & Publisher of EnergiMedia discusses the Energy Transition and Post-Combustion, and what Alberta could be doing right.
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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Richard Crause, host of CTV’s Pop Life and CTV News Channel regular film critic discusses the star of Pee-Wee Herman, Paul Reubens, dying at the age of 70.
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LIVE AND LOCAL (July 29, 2023)
City administration ignores council direction on alleys, crime severity down in Windsor, & UWindsor studies freshwater fish decline.
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Windsor crime severity drops, including violent & non-violent crimes
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses Windsor’s crime severity declining 11% in 2021, along with a 2% decrease in violent crime severity.
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UWindsor researchers to study decline in freshwater fish species
Trevor Pitcher, director of the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre at the University of Windsor discusses a decline in freshwater fish species.
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City administration ignores council direction on alley standards
Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante discusses an alley standards committee he motioned that was approved & never formed because admin deemed it unnecessary.
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The Dan MacDonald Show (July 28, 2023)
Failing housing target, police & hospital program ongoing, affordability, Trump legal woes, US UFOS, cops nab Phog B&E suspect, Windsor Pizza Party, & WIFF.
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Windsor Police catch Phog Lounge B&E suspect
Tom Lucier (Owner Phog Lounge) discusses police catching the culprit responsible for the vandalism, damage, and botched robbery he suffered months ago.
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County complaints about downed trees not picked up on private property
Sherry Bondy, Mayor Town of Essex joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss complaints about downed trees not picked up on private property. Audio Link Find more of Jon Liedtke’s opinion and commentary on AM800 CKLW HERE
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Whistleblower testifies to Congress the USA has retrieved & reverse engineered UFOs for decades
Carmi Levy, tech reporter discusses a retired U.S. Air Force intel officer who testified the US has retrieved & reverse engineered UFOs for decades.
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WIFF WEEKEND WATCH LIST (July 28, 2023)
Vincent Georgie shres the WIFF WEEKEND WATCH LIST: Nobody, The End of the Affair, My Own Private Idaho, The Muppets Take Manhatthan & Follow That Bird!
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AM800 FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with Lorraine Goddard & Kieran McKenzie
Friday’s Roundtable discusses Windsor missing housing target, police & hospital partnership continuing, housing affordability, & Trump’s legal woes expand.
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Shack People Know They’re Shack People
Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss political rebranding at all levels of government.
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Dan MacDonald Show (Thursday July 27, 2023)
STORMS, Windsor Star archive transfer to Windsor Public Library, Loblaws profits, AI spread disinfo, $2 billion in weed losses, & World Hepatitis Day.
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Windsor Star gifts archives to Windsor Public Library
Kieran McKenzie and Craig Pearson Windsor Star discuss the Windsor Star transferring ownership of the archives to the Windsor Public Library.
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World Hepatitis Day marked with free testing
Razane Diab (Windsor Essex County Health Unit) and Amy Visser (Windsor Essex Community Health Centre) discuss World Hepatitis Day marked with free testing.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
The THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE discusses last night’s major storm & severe weather, Windsor Star gifting archives to Windsor, Loblaws profits, & AI spread disinfo.
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Tilray reports $2 billion annual net loss, far worse than 2022’s $575,000 loss, & the stock…rises
Matt Lamers, international editor at MJBiz Daily discusses Leamington’s Tilray cannabis reporting a $2 billion annual net loss & the stock…rising.
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Dan MacDonald Show (July 26, 2023)
COVID inquiry, cabinet shuffle, West-Nile, all-way stops, Higher Ground Music & Arts Festival, Windsor & Anishinabek police exchange, & top marks at HDGH.
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Researchers call on Canada to hold COVID-19 inquiry
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario President Dr. Doris Grinspun discusses researchers calling for a Canadian COVID-19 inquiry following 50,000 deaths.
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Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Receives Highest Accreditation Designation
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) CEO & president discusses being accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest designation with Accreditation Canada.
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Windsor Police complete first officer exchange with Anishinabek Police Service
Windsor Police Chief Bellaire discusses two constables training at Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, & an Anishinabek Police constable training in Windsor.
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CITY BUILDING: Higher Ground Music and Arts Festival
Alex Sellick, CJAM’s program director discusses the Higher Ground Music & Arts Festival & what festivals & the streets they’re on do for communities.
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WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE
WEDNESDAY’S ROUNDTABLE discusses if Canada needs a COVID inquiry, a federal cabinet shuffle, West Nile detected locally, & all-way stops.
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Dan MacDonald Show (7/25/23)
All-way stops, a garbage collection pilot, new Windsor Spitfires coach, the world’s worst drivers, working in cannabis, and LGBT foster families needed!
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Shortage of interest prompts Children’s Aid Society to seek diverse families ahead of Windsor Essex Pride Fest
Rebecca Ross, Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society foster family recruiter discusses recruiting diverse 2SLGBTQ+ families with the foster family shortage.
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