Jim Richards Showgram
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Jan 19 - How Bad Is It In Our Hospitals?
Meet an emergency room doctor who broke down, only for the second time in her career, by the overwhelming scene caused by the pandemic GUEST - Dr. Lisa Salamon, Scarborough Health Network emergency physician -
Jan 18 - Is The Lockdown Working
What is the proof that Doug Ford's boxing day lock-down is working and why will Wednesday be the real test? GUEST - Ryan Imgrund, a biostatistician and highschool teache -
Jan 18 - Shady Tow Truck Business
How did these OPP officers get wrapped up in illegal acts with the tow truck industry? Could there be many many more? GUEST - Molly Hayes - National Reporter for The Globe and Mai -
Jan15 - How does the leaked triage memo look to a medical ethicist?
GUEST - Kerry Bowman PhD Medical Ethicist, University of Toronto -
Jan15 - How does the leaked triage memo look to a medical ethicist?
GUEST - Kerry Bowman PhD Medical Ethicist, University of Toronto -
Jan 15 - The Plight of the Montreal Cat Walker
The Montreal curfew is unfair claims a man who can't walk his cat outside without getting a ticket after 8pm! But Dog walks are permitted? Guest : Peter Strouzas, Montreal resident, cat owner -
Jan 14 - Cart Narcs
Meet the viral gorilla task force that is shining a spot light on some of humanity's worst. People who leave their shopping cart in the middle of the parking lot. GUEST - Agent Sebastian, Cart Narcs -
Jan 14 - Military and LTC Work
The military can carry out tasks that red cross workers simply can't and we need them in LTCs ASAP. GUEST - Vivian Stamatopolous, Professor (OntarioTech), PhD (YorkU, Sociology). LTC/Family Caregiver Researcher/Advocate -
Want to know how you can help out the restaurant industry and have a good time on New Years?
Preet Banerjee fills in for Jim Richards and talks to Erik Joyal, Managing Partner, Ascari Hospitality Group about https://www.savehospitality.ca/ -
What has to be done to enforce better conditions on for profit long term care homes?
GUEST - Vivian Stamatopolous, Professor (OntarioTech), PhD (YorkU, Sociology) -
Dec 28 - What has to be done to enforce better conditions on for profit long term care homes?
GUEST - Vivian Stamatopolous, Professor (OntarioTech), PhD (YorkU, Sociology) -
Dec 15 - Alcohol and Covid
NewsTalk 1010 has done their own exclusive research into just how bad alcoholics have it during the Pandemic GUEST - Kym Geddes, NewsTalk 1010 News Director, in Studio -
Dec 9 - Do Lockdowns Work?
York Region looks like it could be headed into a lock down but their medial officer of health isn't convinced lockdowns stop the transmission of the virus. GUEST - Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health for York Region -
Spotify Pays Next To Nothing For Streams.
Beloved Canadian musician points out that she receives no money while her music has been streamed over 10 million times...and need to apply for CERB GUEST - Amy Millan, Stars/ Broken Social Scene -
Dec 2 - Elliot Page
Are Trans & non-binary people having a Jackie Robinson moment right now? GUEST - Joanne Vannicola, They/Their, Non-binary Actor/ writer/ advocate/ activist -
Pinball Clemons
You probably only need 1 Christmas song a day so why not listen to one attached to a good cause. GUEST - Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Argos General Manager, www.christmaswiththeclemons.ca -
Nov 30 - The Black Santa Feel Good
As Christmas approaches, Jim talks a little about Santa Claus. -
Nov30 - Many companies are starting to wonder out loud if they should mandate that their employees get the COVID-19 vaccines before returning to work. Is that legal?
GUEST - Sunira Chaudhri. Levitt LLP Employment Lawyers -
Nov30 - The Showgram's biostatistician still thinks that schools are driving community spread and that they should be closed
GUEST - Ryan Imgrund, a biostatistician and high school teacher -
Jim's mental state rant
Jim Richards shares his mental state in this pandemic. -
Nov27 - The Showgram‘s thoughts on Covid and mental health
Jim Richards shares his mental state in this pandemic. -
Nov27 - The Showgram‘s thoughts on Covid and mental health
Jim Richards shares his mental state in this pandemic. -
Nov 23 - Raptors Flying South for the Winter
A lot of changes to your Toronto Raptors this past weekend. For the better? Worse? Paul Jones, NBA Raptor broadcaster, joins Jim to give his thoughts on the Raptors upcoming Tampa residency. -
Nov 23 - Checking in on Small Businesses
Tom Mihalik from Tom's Place Clothes Shop joined Jim to talk about how Day 1 of Another Lockdown is treating him, and how he feels the Provincial government could be doing better. -
Nov23 - The Human Side of the Front Line of the Pandemic
Dr. Abdu Sharkawy joins us for a different kind of segment: What the human side of the front-line is like. -
Nov 19 - COVID-19 in Peel
Peel’s medical officer of health is “running out of ammunition” to control the COVID-19 epidemic in his region GUEST - Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel's Medical Officer of Health -
Director Kevin Smith joins Jim Richards
Filmmaker Kevin Smith brings fictional fast food chain to Toronto for limited time. But what we really want to know is - Hey Kevin, how are you doing? GUEST - Kevin Smith, Director of Clerks/ Mallrats/ Dogma/ Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back -
Nov9 - Toronto Catholic District School Board Called Out
GUEST - Kyle Iannuzzi, a former student trustee with the Toronto District Catholic school board and member of the LGBTQ community -
Nov 4 - Sean Connery on the Election
What does a panel of people doing an impression of Sean Connery think about the results of the election? -
Oct 29 - NXIVM
What is it like to FINALLY see the leader of the sex cult who ruined your life sentenced to 120 years in Jail. But is she able to rest yet? GUEST - Sarah Edmonson, Former NXIVM (Nicksium) member -
Oct 26 - The Real COVID-19 Numbers
What should we be REALLY looking at when we get the daily COVID numbers from the province. GUEST - Amol Verma, Clinician-Scientist at St. Michael's Hospital, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto, Provincial Clinical Lead at Ontario Health -
Oct 23 - Woke
When did "woke" become a derogatory term used by the right-wing? -
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 - 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
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