Jim Richards Showgram

Hosted by the very funny Jim Richards. Jim takes a lighter look at the news of the day. The Showgram features live interviews with local newsmakers

Oct 22 - We The North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors

What has it been like to cover the Toronto Raptors since day 1? We ask Doug Smith, Sports Reporter for the Toronto Star, author of the news book, Author of the new book WE THE NORTH: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors

Oct 22 - We The North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors

What has it been like to cover the Toronto Raptors since day 1? We ask Doug Smith, Sports Reporter for the Toronto Star, author of the news book, Author of the new book WE THE NORTH: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors

Oct 21 - Doug Ford and Dance Studios

Does Doug Fords announcement to allow dance studios to continue to operate make any sense? GUEST - David Ingram, Founder of Sweat & Tonic

Oct 19 - The TDSB is still waiting on 2000 laptops or tablets for on-line learning students. Does that mean 2000 kids are sitting there doing nothing?

GUEST - Ryan Bird. Manager, Corporate and Social Media Relations at Toronto District School Board

Oct19 - What the hell is going on with Halloween?

GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Oct 14 - When Cougars Attack

How much trouble was the guy in the viral Utah cougar video really in? GUEST - Dan Riskin. NT1010 Science Correspondent

Oct 13 - A Canadian Built Zero Emission Car

A design competition just ended that could lead to a completely Canadian manufactured car GUEST - Flavio Volpe, President Auto Parts Manufacturing Association

Oct 13 - Lost Ring Stories

Have you lost you wedding ring and had to create some scheme to either replace it or get it back? AUDIO - John Moore's dad bought a replica to replace his lost ring that his wife eventually found

Oct 8 - the legacy of Eddie Van Halen

Let's talk to an actual musician on the impact & legacy of Eddie Van Halen GUEST - Kim Mitchell, Canadian multi-platinum selling music artist responsible for hits like "Go for a Soda" and "Patio Lanterns"

Oct 8 - Are we on pace for the 1000 new COVID-19 cases a day?

Are we on pace for the 1000 new cases a day with today's high numbers? Can we still avoid a second wave worse than the first? GUEST - Dr. Fahad Razak, an internal medicine physician at St. Michael's hospital

Oct 7 - What do the numbers actually tell us?

What does data tell us about how effective other countries lockdowns have been? GUEST - Ryan Imgrund, a biostatistician and highschool teacher

Oct 6 - Is It Time for Another Lockdown?

In the battle between Doug Ford and Eileen De Villa who is right? Does endorsing a restaurant shutdown affect different communities differently? GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Sep 30 - Potty Mouthed Parrots

A group of parrots need to be removed from a UK bird sanctuary because they were swearing uncontrollably at visitors. What the hell happened and why does the UK have so many Parrots without a home? GUEST - Steve Nichols, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in Eastern England

Sep 30 - Hockey Cancelled

Heartbreakingly Toronto minor hockey organizations have pulled out of this season, how hard was it to make this call? GUEST - Connie Mitchell, President of the East York Hockey Association

Sep 28 - Biostatistician

Ontario numbers at 700 - predictions of 1000 new cases a day by mid October, what should be done? How bad will the second wave be? GUEST - Ryan Imgrund, a biostatistician and highschool teacher

Sep 28 - Korean Village Restaurant

Meet a young man who had to take over the family business due to the death of his mother, and is now asking himself everyday if they can afford to stay open. GUEST - Jason Lee, Owner of the Korean Village Restaurant on Bloor St

Sep 23 - COVID-19 Tests

Why is there such a backlog at testing laboratories? whats the issue? lets find out. GUEST - Michelle Hoad, medical Laboratory professionals association

Sep 22 - Are We Ready for a Second Wave?

What does one of our more outspoken doctors think about Doug's 2nd wave strategy? GUEST - Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital

Sep 21 - Know Your Rights

A reformed gang member is handing out cards in communities to ensure that those who may be harassed by police know their rights. GUEST - Turk, Former gang member Founder of the Turk Foundation, former gang member/former rapper

Sep 14 - Circus Bus

Do we think party buses are a business that should be operating right now? https://www.instagram.com/p/CFHH-8tBNVL/ GUEST - Mike Watson, Owner of Circusbus See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human?

GUEST – Dan Riskin – NT1010 Science Correspondent See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10 - Trump/Woodward COVID Controversy

How is this Trump/ Woodward COVID controversy playing out for Trumps supporters? GUEST - Brian Karem, Executive Editor, Sentinel Newspapers, WH reporter Playboy Magazine, political analyst CNN See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day - Has suicide touched your life in some way? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10 - John Tory

We're joined by Mayor John Tory to thank him for not swimming yesterday but also we want to make sure that someone is in charge of making sure councillor Mike Layton sleeps through Fridays game GUEST - John Tory, Mayor of Toronto See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9 - TDSB Class Sizes

Did parents keeping kids home for remote learning fix the ministry's own class size problem? GUEST - Ryan Bird, Spokesperson for the Toronto District School Board See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9 - Dr Michael Warner

If schools don't ramp up testing of symptomatic students the unintended consequences could be disastrous. GUEST - Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8 - Are we failing those who suffer with addictions in our prison system?

Are we failing those who suffer with addictions in our prison system? Meet a mother who thought she was sending her son to jail in an act of tough love and it ended up taking his life. GUEST - Kathy, mother of Scott See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sept 4 - Mayor Tory pulls out all the stops to get the Raptors the win

Jim Richards tells Mayor John Tory to sleep in his Raptors blazer for luck, and as always, Jim Richards gets results. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sept 2 - Former NBA Player Tried to Convince Michael Jordan to Boycott Finals Over Rodney King

In 1991, the Chicago Bulls' Craig Hodges asked teammate Michael Jordan if they should boycott playoff games in light of the Rodney King beating... and MJ laughed at him. GUEST: Craig Hodges (Retired NBA player, former head coach of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League, activist) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep1 - No Extension of rent protection for Small Business, What's Next?

Jim is joined by the Honorable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to talk about what's at stake for Canadian small businesses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sep1 - COVID Long-Haulers

What is are some people who had COVID-19 experiencing and how is it causing complications when getting treatment? Susie Golding is a Covid-19 "Long Hauler" and shares her experience. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Aug31 - Wait, could there really be (another) delay to school's opening?

Jim is joined by ETFO President Sam Hammond to talk about a labour board challenge from Ontario teacher and what that means for the beginning of the school year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Aug31 - Bars and Restaurants on the Brink

Today is the last day that Ford can help restaurants in the brink - where is the extension of the commercial rent relief? Nathan Hynes, owner of The Auld Spot on the Danforth, gives Jim an update on the struggles him and other restaurateur's are experiencing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26 - SIU Completes investigation into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet

Preet Banerjee is in for Jim Richards and spoke with Ian Scott, former director of the Ontario Special Investigations Unit, about his thoughts after the SIU filed their report on the death of Regis Korchinski Paquet in May, determining no charges were to be laid against the officers involved. SIU completes investigation into Regis Korchinski-Paquet - no charges to be laid on officers. GUEST - Ian Scott, a former director of the SIU from 2008 to 2013

Aug 26 - What was your "Don't Tell Mom" moment growing up?

Preet Banerjee is filling in for Jim this week and takes your calls and texts on that one "Don't tell your mother about this" moment growing up.

Aug 20 - Do Safe Injection Sites Save Lives?

Jim speaks with Peter Davidson Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Medicine University of California, San Diego about how effective Safe Injection sites are.

Aug 19 - Do police body cameras ensure police accountability?

Do police body cameras ensure police accountability? Not really - says one of North Americas foremost expert on the issue GUEST - David Harris, a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh

Aug 19 - Jim Helps a Drunk Lady

Jim tells the story of the time he helps a drunk lady get home.

Aug 17 - Dr. Michael Warner

Smaller classes sizes will save more lives than ventilators ever did according to one Toronto Doctor GUEST - Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital

Aug 17 - Kids Ready to Go Back to School

Okay parents, how are you feeling? The boards and the ministry can't come to an agreement but are having constructive conversations...how are you feeling? You scared?

How might a weak back to school COVID-19 plan affect certain areas of the GTA

Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital, joins Jim to explain his concerns.

How might a weak back to school COVID-19 plan affect certain areas of the GTA

Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital, joins Jim to explain his concerns.

Report: Black People Face 'Disproportionately' High Charge, Arrest Rates In Toronto

An Ontario Human Rights Commission report shows that Black people face 'disproportionately' high charge and arrest rates from Toronto police. (GUEST: Sandy Hudson (Co-founder of Black Lives Mater Toronto, Vice Chair of the Black Legal Action Centre)

Michelle Jones - mother of Darian Hailey Henderson-Bellman

GUEST - Michelle Jones, mother of Darian Hailey Henderson-Bellman. Her daughter was fatally shot in her home, dying at the age of 25. Henderson-Bellman’s ex-boyfriend Darnell Reid, a repeat violent offender is charged with killing her. She is described as being a ‘Beautiful, big-hearted person.’ Hear the struggle her family faces as they grapple with the loss of their daughter. https://www.gofundme.com/f/4qjt9-michelle-jones

A Man With A Penis On His Arm.

A man who lost his penis to a disease has grown a new one, with the help of science, on his arm. How does that work? GUEST - Dan Riskin, NewsTalk 1010 Science correspondent

Jul 25 - Ask an Infectious Disease Expert Anything

ASK A _____ ANYTHING: Ask an infectious disease expert anything. GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Director X joins the Showgram

A special Showgram interview on anti-black racism, defunding the police, and where BLM goes from here GUEST - Director X

July 14 - Who Was Hamilton Mobster Pat Musitano?

Preet Banerjee fills in for Jim. GUEST: James Dubro (Author, researcher, investigative journalist)

July 7 - Next President Trivia

Can Jim identify these quotes from Biden/ Trump/ Kanye? GUEST - Jason Agnew - Host of NewsTalk 1010's Sunday Morning Trivia Show

July 7 - Anti-Mask Protest

Why exactly do people think it's wearing a mask is an infringement on their rights? GUEST - Letitia Montana, anti mask activist

July 2 - Dr Sharkawy with Jim Richards

July 2 - COVID-19 Quarantine Facility

Toronto's top health officials want the city consider opening a COVID-19 quarantine facility. what is that? GUEST - Joe Cressy, Toronto City Councillor & Chair of Toronto Board of Health

Jun 24 - Meet the Mayor of Amaranth

Anti-Pride flag Mayor of a town outside of Orangeville agrees to interview with Jim Richards GUEST - Bob Currie - Mayor of Amaranth Ontario

Jun 24 - Are the Jays Coming Back

Why can't the Jays play at the dome? Do we need them to? GUEST - Scott Mitchell, TSN Blue Jays Reporter

Jun 23 - Pro Sports coming back?

The way that various sport leagues are planning to return to the game...are they doing it right? GUEST - ZACH BINNEY, Epidemiologist; Incoming Asst. Prof. of Quantitative Theory & Methods,EMORY UNIVERSITY

Sam Hammond - Back to School

How are teachers responding to Lecce's proposals? Are they still up in arms after not being consulted? GUEST - Sam Hammond ETFO President

Dr Charles Pascal - Back to School

And are these plan for actually educating these kids sound? GUEST - Charles Pascal - Professor Applied Psychology & Human Development & Special Advisor to the Dean OISE/University of Toronto

Jun 19 - Dr. Sharkawy Back to School

How does our resident infectious disease specialist feel about Stephen Lecce's proposed plans? GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Jun 17 - Dwayne Betts

Meet a man who at the age if 16 he was jailed for 8 years for an armed car jacking and is now he is a Yale law school grad and a poet GUEST - Reginal Dwayne Betts

Jun 16 - How Bodybreak fought Racism

A Canadian fitness icon is coming forward with the racism he has faced in his career. GUEST - Hal Johnson

Jun 15 - Town of Russell

Russell, Ontario says they will find a new Russell for their township to be named after. Lets help them with a selection of famous Russells GUEST - Pierre Leroux, Mayor of the township of Russell Ontario

Jun 15 - Toronto & Peel still not able to proceed to phase 2 of reopening

Toronto & Peel still not able to proceed to phase 2 of reopening GUEST - Nathan Hynes - Owner of the Auld Spot on the Danforth GUEST - Barry Samuel Owner Inside Outside Fitness Wellness studio GUEST - Vesna and Tim owners of Coco Beauty Bar

Jun 12 - Black Police Officers

What is it like to be a black police officer in this state of racial tension PART II GUEST - Toronto Police officer Duane Simon GUEST - Toronto Police officer Milton Ferguso

Jun 10 - Sheri Forde

Meet a woman who, despite the racist feelings of her family, married a black man - what does her family think now? GUEST - Sheri Forde, Broadcaster, married a black person , despite a racist family

Jun 10 - Family of Tess Richey

The family of Tess Richey is suing everybody who could be associated with the murder of her daughter GUEST - Christine Hermeston, Mother of Tess Richey

Jun 10 - Family of Tess Richey

The family of Tess Richey is suing everybody who could be associated with the murder of her daughter GUEST - Christine Hermeston, Mother of Tess Richey

Jun 9 - In Canada you experience "Racism with a Smile."

In Canada you experience "racism with a smile." GUEST - Donovan Bailey Olympic Gold Medalist

Jun13 - Would Dr. Sharkawy Do It?

In his expert opinion what types of social situations would our friend Dr. Abdu Sharkawy be comfortable with? GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Jun 5 - I'm not OK with the status quo

City manager issues letter to black staff - "i'm not OK with the status quo." GUEST - Chris Murray, Manager, City of Toronto

Jun 5 - Bob + Paige Salon

What's the deal with salons not being able to open? what are they being told? how much longer can they hold on? GUEST - Violet Volovik, Co-owner of one the salon’s Bob + Paige

What is it like to be a black police officer in this state of racial tension?

We talk to Toronto Police officers Duane Simon and Milton Ferguson.

How realistic is it to defund the police or the RCMP?

We talk to Desmond Cole, author/activist and former NEWSTALK 1010 host about this.

FOLLOW UP ON A NEWSTALK 1010 EXCLUSIVE: Knia Singh responds to the Toronto Police Associations lawyer comments from this morning

We talk to Knia Singh, Principal Lawyer at Ma'at Legal Services, Lawyer for the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet.

Jun 3 - Pinball Clemons

What is it like to be a member of the black community in Canada right now when many would like to believe that we don't have the same racism here in Canada GUEST - PinBall Clemons, GM of The Toronto Argonauts

Jun 2 - Black Police in Toronto

What is it like to be a black police officer in this state of racial tension? GUEST - Toronto Police officer Duane Simon GUEST - Toronto Police officer Milton Ferguson

Jim Richards - June 2nd, 2020 - What is it like to be a black police officer in this state of racial tension

What is it like to be a black police officer in this state of racial tension? GUEST - Toronto Police officer Duane Simon - 416 451 2382 GUEST - Toronto Police officer Milton Ferguson - 416 702 4280

May 28 - Dr. Sharkawy

The Showgrams resident infectious disease specialist wants to sound of on his disgust over what has been happening in our long term care homes GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

Long Term Care Home Hunger Strike

Meet a man who is chaining himself to a tree outside of the long term care home where is mother is being cared for until a provincial inspection is done GUEST - Innis Ingram

May 25 - Dr Sharkawy

What was it like taking over Jim's twitter over the weekend - also- How have governments let us down by not giving better guidance on social distancing? GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

May 22 - Animal Behaviour

Is the Pandemic changing the way animals are behaving? causing them to go wild? GUEST - Candace Croney, PhD, Professor, Animal Behaviour

May 22 - Dr. Fismen

The paradox of prevention: By avoiding the worst, we remain vulnerable to future waves of disease Guest: Dr. David Fisman, epidemiologist and professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a practising physician at the University Health Network in Toronto

May 21 - Karen

What does Karen - think of the term Karen? Jim talks to several Karen's - and a Mike.

May 21 - Dr. Michael Warner

Have our medical officials "wasted" the lockdown we are slowly coming out of? One doctor thinks so. GUEST - Dr. Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital

May 19 - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy

Jim speaks with Dr Abdu Sharkawy (Infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network) about updates from the province today, and whether or not we're moving too fast in reopening things.

May 19 - Reaction from Daycare Operations to Education Presser

Jim speaks with Kim Yeamen (Association Daycare Operators Ontario, DayCare Owner Simcoe) for a daycare owner's perspective of, and reaction to, today's press conference about the future of education and daycare amid the pandemic.

May 14 - Abdu Sharkawy

How does our infectious disease specialist react to Doug's 3 phase plan? GUEST - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, infectious disease specialist with Toronto's University Health Network

May 13 - Hidden Talents

In light of Doug Ford revealing his baking prowess - Jim wondered what hidden talents other politicians might have.

May 12 - Fourteen Days on the COVID Ward

Jim is joined by Dr. Ariel Lefkowitz to talk about Fourteen Days on the COVID Ward: a Memoir, published in Toronto Life. Dr. Lefkowitz details dealing with the outbreak of the pandemic, and what it was like being in charge of all infected non-ICU patients at Sunnybrook.

May 11 - Dr. Abdu Sharkawy

Jim is joined by infectious disease specialist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy to discuss the latest COVID-19 outbreak at Toronto Western Hospital, and the mixed messages over whether or not families should be allowed to congregate again.

May 7 - Ask an infectious disease specialist anything

With guest Dr. Isaac Bogoch, a global health and infectious diseases researcher at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute.

May 7 - A Moment of Zen and SPACE FORCE

Jim's opening thoughts - and what you need to know on SPACE FORCE both the new comedy and the real arm of U.S. Military created by Donald Trump

May 6 - Covid Questions with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy

May 5 - Covid Questions with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy

May 5 - Mental Health

If you're having a tougher than usual time because of the restrictions put on your life by the current pandemic we're here to help. GUEST - Tori Mudie Registered Psychotherapist with SmartCouples.ca

May 4 - Lambretta, Pizzeria & Wine bar

Pizzeria shuts down due to lawsuit and landlord not enrolling for commercial rent relief GUEST - Celina Blanchard, Former owner of Lambretta, Pizzeria & Wine bar on Roncessvalle

May 4 - Southern Accent

A truly original restaurant has closed its doors, Southern Accent, and one of the NewsTalk 1010 family members explains why its a shame we have lost it. GUEST - Richard Crouse, co-wrote 2 of southern accents cook books / worked there for over a decade

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