The Rush with Ryan Doyle and Jay Michaels

The Rush with Ryan Doyle & Jay Michaels

An in-depth look at the big news that happened while you were at work. Interviews with the newsmakers of the day, including longform discussions and feature guests that no other station in Toronto can deliver

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 20th 2021

Trump: out. Biden: In. Today was a big news day for Canada, the United States, and the world. David McKee breaks it down for you.

The Rush Roundtable - January 20th 2021

Panelists: Partner at Upstream Strategy Chris Chapin, and Newstalk 1010 political commentator Scott Reid.

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 20th 2021

Have a question for Toronto's Mayor? Text it to 71010 and listen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:35pm!

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 19th 2021

Back with a vengeance after a Monday off! News and Views can be heard live at 6PM every day! You can also stream at newstalk1010.com, your smart speaker, or the iHeartRadio app!

The Rush - Dogs are one thing, but should cats been allowed outdoors without a leash?

Victoria is the only major B.C. city that explicitly says cats must be on a leash in public areas, or their owners will face a $150 fine. In 2015, the B.C. SPCA found that of the province's 162 municipalities, only 24 required identification, registration or licensing of cats, while only 13 had restrictions on unsterilized cats. Richmond, BC may soon follow suit

The Rush - Ryan and Jay debate whether dreams really do come true

A Toronto woman says she won the lottery after her husband dreamed the numbers almost 20 years ago. Ryan disagrees with this being a factor.

The Rush Roundtable - January 19th 2021

Our panelists joining Ryan and Jay are Amanda Galbraith with Navigator and Andria Barrett with The Diversity Agency.

News and Views with Kym Geddes on The Rush - January 18th 2021

David McKee has a day off, so News Director Kym Geddes shares her views on the news with Ryan and Jay

The Rush Roundtable - January 18th 2021

Panelists: Robert Benzie with the Toronto Star, and Bill Carroll with The Morning Rush at CFRA in Ottawa

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 18th 2021

Toronto's Mayor joins Ryan and Jay as Ontario approaches a week into Ontario's Emergency declaration to talk about how the city will get back on track when the pandemic ends

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 15th 2021

News and Views can be heard live every weekday at 6PM on Newstalk 1010! You can also stream live via newstalk1010.com, your smart speaker, or the iHeartRadio app!

The Rush Roundtable - January 15th 2021

Our last panel for the week include Newstalk 1010 political commentator Trevor Mayoh and Jon Pole, host of The Nightside on CJAD Montreal.

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 15th 2021

Cancel a planned park to eliminate Toronto's shortfall? Deny anti-maskers hospital care? Toronto's mayor answers your questions.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 14th 2021

News and Views can be heard live every weekday at 6pm on Newstalk 1010, and also streamed live on newstalk1010.com, your smart speaker, or the iHeartRadio app!

The Rush Roundtable - January 14th 2021

Our panelists for today's edition are Andria Barrett from The Diversity Agency, along with Bill Carroll from The Morning Rush on CFRA Ottawa

The Rush Roundtable - January 13th 2021

Panelists: Scott Reid and Chris Chapin

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 13th 2021

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6pm on Newstalk 1010, and also streamed live via your smart speaker, newstalk1010.com, or the iHeartRadio app!

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 13th 2021

Toronto's Mayor joins Ryan and Jay on the eve of Ontario's stay at home order

Confused about if you should stay home? Ryan and Jay make it real simple for you

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 12th 2021

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM on Newstalk 1010, and also streamed live on your laptop, smart speaker, or the iHeartRadio app!

RYAN IS BACK! Here's a half hour from today's edition of The Rush

And right on time! On a day when Ontario announces further COVID-19 restrictions and releases grim forecasts, the man is raring to go.

The Rush Roundtable - January 12th 2021

Panelists: Because she just couldn't quit us, Amanda Gabraith joins the panel. Also joining is Jaskaran Sandhu

How do you celebrate your birthday? This 11 year old celebrates his by raising money for rescue animals

Will Finch and his sister Jada join Jay and Amanda. To donate, visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/1573207549545657/5231292386911710/

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 11th 2021

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM on Newstalk 1010, and streamed via your smart Speaker or the iHeartRadio app

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 11th 2021

With new restrictions and modelling being announced from the province tomorrow, we take to Mayor Tory to gauge his expectations

The Rush Roundtable - January 11th 2021

Panelists: Robert Benzie of the Toronto Star, and Bill Carroll of CFRA Ottawa

News and Views with David McKee - January 8th 2021

News and Views can be heard live every weekday at 6PM on Newstalk 1010, either on the radio, online, via your smart speaker, or the iHeartRadio app!

The Rush Roundtable - January 8th 2021

Panelists: Laura Stone with The Globe and Mail, along with Newstalk 1010 contributor and frequent guest host Jon Pole

Toronto Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 8th 2021

The province is mulling, possibly already ready to implement stricter measures as Ontario continues to break daily records for COVID-19 cases. We ask Mayor Tory for his thoughts.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 7th 2021

News and Views can be heard every weekday like at 6PM on Newstalk 1010, or streamed live via your smart speaker or the iHeartRadio app!

The Rush Roundtable - January 7th 2021

Where do we even start? The delay of school? The chaos on Capitol Hill? Jay and Amanda Galbraith cover it all with Andria Barrett and Bill Carroll.

Ontario Education Minister Stpehen Lecce on The Rush

With the announcement of Ontario delaying the start of 2021 in-class learning, Jay and Amanda have some questions for Stephen Lecce.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce on The Rush

With the announcement of Ontario delaying the start of 2021 in-class learning, Jay and Amanda have some questions for Stephen Lecce.

How would a lockdown curfew even be enforced?

CTV's Public Safety Analyst Chris Lewis joins Amanda and Jay on his theories.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 6th 2021

News and Views breaks down the chaos in the United States, the latest from Queen's Park, and more!

The Rush Roundtable - January 6th 2021

Panelists Chris Chapin and Scott Reid break down their thoughts on the chaos on US Capitol Hill

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 6th 2021

Toronto's Mayor reacts to today's developments in the US, and the province's announcement of voluntary testing at Pearson Airport.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - January 5th 2021

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6pm!

The Rush Roundtable - January 5th 2021

Along with guest co-host Amanda Galbraith, The Rush is joined by Newstalk 1010 political commentator Trevor Mayoh, as well as Jaskaran Sandhu, Senior Consultant at Crestview Strategy.

Does COVID-19 stay airbourne longer in cold winter air?

Many medical experts, along with Dr Adbu Sharkawy, seem to be reaching the conclusion that it does.

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 4th 2020

In his first meeting with The Rush of the new year, Toronto's Mayor discusses the newest measures to curb COVID-19 spread in workplaces.

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - January 4th 2021

In his first meeting with The Rush of the new year, Toronto's Mayor discusses the newest measures to curb COVID-19 spread in workplaces.

The Rush Roundtable - January 4th 2020

The first Roundtable of 2021! Bill Carroll of CFRA Ottawa and the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie join Jay and Amanda.

The Rush Roundtable - January 4th 2021

The first Roundtable of 2021! Bill Carroll of CFRA Ottawa and the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie join Jay and Amanda.

How do you get financial control back in 2021?

CTV Chief Financial Analyst Patti Lovett-Reid joins Jay and Amanda for her recommendations on the easiest steps to getting back on top of your finances in the new year.

(SPECIAL EPISODE) The Rush Year in Review, Film Edition with Richard Crouse

2020 may been the year where the world stopped, but entertainment definitely didn't take a break. Whether it was on the big screen (whenever you were allowed to be in front of it) or the small screen at your home, we break down the year that was with Pop Life on CTV host Richard Crouse.

SPECIAL Rush Roundtable - Ryan Doyle and Bill Carroll on the heels of the resignation of Rod Phillips

Panelists Robert Benzie and Mark Towhey join the pair on an impromptu New Year's Eve episode of The Rush Roundtable

Tim Hudak joins Ryan Doyle and Bill Carroll to react to Rod Phillips' resignation

On a day that politics didn't decide to take off, neither did Ryan and Bill. On a special edition of The Rush, former PC Leader Tim Hudak shares his thoughts on today's huge development.

(SPECIAL EPISODE) The Rush's 2020 Year In Review, featuring Bill Carroll and Amanda Galbraith

"Oh right, THAT happened this year." Ryan, Jay, along with special guests Amanda Galbraith and Bill Carroll break down the stories and audio of some of the years biggest stories of the year.

(SPECIAL EPISODE) The Rush's 2020 Year In Review, featuring Bill Carroll and Amanda Galbraith

"Oh right, THAT happened this year." Ryan, Jay, along with special guests Amanda Galbraith and Bill Carroll break down the stories and audio of some of the years biggest stories of the year.

Mayor John Tory's final appearance on The Rush for 2020

Toronto's Mayor addresses the look of his hair today, as well as criticism of his forgiveness for Rod Phillips leaving the country,

The Rush Roundtable - December 20th 2020

Panelists: Scott Reid and Chris Chapin

The Rush Roundtable - December 30th 2020

Panelists: Scott Reid and Chris Chapin

Dwayne Gretzky - One of the best virtual celebrations you can check out on NYE

Since 2012, Dwayne Gretzky, the city’s busiest cover band, has never taken a New Year’s off. They live for the un-self-conscious belt-it-out together with the magic of the night and its songbook, which is something they hope to replicate for the social distancing era. On December 31, they’ll play a free livestream from their huge west end loft. Fans will have the ability to vote for the songs the band will play. Expect at least a couple of Fleetwood Mac tunes.

Helpful websites you may not have known exist

The one regarding food in your fridge could be a gamechanger

News and Views with Ashley Legassic - December 29th 2020

Newstalk 1010 reporter and anchor Ashley Legassic sits in the hot seat for the vacationing David McKee!

The Rush Roundtable - December 29th 2020

Panelists: Andria Barrett and Jim Warren

Is there a voice in your head that is holding you back?

It’s crazy how one simple thought takes you away from reality and how we run with these narratives that have NO BASIS! Though we know that we should always trust our instincts instead of our hearts and minds, we can’t seem to help ourselves. Our guest is Jen Kirsch, columnist for the Toronto Star

The Rush Roundtable - December 28th 2020

Panelists: Marieke Walsh and Trevor Mayoh

A full hour of Ryan and Jay's final show of 2020 together

This edition of The Rush was definitely different than usual. The guys spend their last show of 2020 with a more laid back show talking about garbage bin disputes, playing some adorable clips of Ryan's daughter, and well...whatever else would come up.

The Rush Roundtable - December 24th 2020

Panelists: Marieke Walsh and Andria Barrett

The Rush - Burgers N' Fries Forever

While most businesses, particularly restaurants are shutting down during the pandemic... one business is opening up a new location in Toronto.

The Rush - Burgers Fries Forever

While most businesses, particularly restaurants are shutting down during the pandemic... one business is opening up a new location in Toronto.

The Rush Roundtable - December 23rd 2020

Panelists: Chris Chapin and Scott Reid

Ryan is struggling to take care of a fish

With callers informing him they faced the same problem with taking a class pet home, Ryan Doyle learns things about fish he'd never known before, including water being too clean

News and Views with Kym Geddes on The Rush - December 22nd 2020

Newstalk 1010's News Director Kym Geddes fills in for the vacationing David McKee.

Bribing your children? Has it really come to this?

As the winter break approaches, a lot of parents have resorted to this in order to get their kids to behave.

The Rush Roundtable - December 22nd 2020

Panelists: Amanda Galbraith, Principal at Navigator and Jaskaran Sandhu, partner at Crestview Strategy

News and Views with Kym Geddes on The Rush - December 21st 2020

News Director Kym Geddes sits in the hot seat for the vacationing David McKee

The Rush Roundtable - December 21st 2020

Panelists: Newstalk 1010 Political Commentator Trevor Mayoh, and Laura Stone of The Globe and Mail

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - December 21st 2020

We explore the Mayor's thoughts as the entire province enters a Christmas lockdown, and Premier Ford's comments about lack of procedure for international flights landing at Pearson Airport

News and Views with Kym Geddes on The Rush - December 18th 2020

Newstalk 1010's News Director Kym Geddes takes over for the vacationing David McKee!

The Rush Mailbag - December 18th 2020

Your text messages with none of the context! The Rush's week that was in textual formation for the week of December 13th 2020!

The Rush Roundtable - December 18th 2020

Panelists: Andria Barrett, President of the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce along with Chris Chapin, partner at Upstream Strategy

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - December 18th 2020

With ominous messaging from the Premier about an announcement this coming Monday, where does Toronto's Mayor stand?

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 16th 2020

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM!

The Rush Roundtable - December 16th 2020

Panelists: Lainey Lui of CTV's The Social, and Newstalk1010 Political Analyst Scott Reid

Are you feeling pressured by your family to gather for Christmas?

Jay is experiencing his own problems at home, that have resulted in arguments and people leaving group chats.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 15th 2020

News and Views can be heard live every weekday at 6PM!

The Rush Roundtable - December 15th 2020

Panelists: Amanda Galbraith, Principal at Navigator and Jaskaran Sandhu, Senior Consultant at Crestview Strategy

International travellers now have to pay for their own COVID-19 tests, good or bad move?

“This step is being taken to ensure taxpayer dollars are appropriately allocated to key priorities and to preserve capacity within the provincially funded COVID-19 testing network,” the provincial government said in a news release.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 14th 2020

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM!

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - December 14th 2020

As the end of the year approaches, Toronto's Mayor comments on a local business brazenly breaking restrictions.

Six mall security officers arrest a man after COVID-19 violation, who was wrong here?

Upper Canada Mall has not yet responded to requests for comment. Some questions for them include, Why this man? Why escalate over taunts? Will racial profiling claims be probed? Could it have been handled differently?

The Rush Mailbag - December 11th 2020

Your texts, none of the context. The best of the week that was since December 7th!

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - December 11th 2020

"I'm sorry" Could you forgive someone in their adult years for a crime they committed when they were young?

In the case of Brian Bernard, he claimed he truly felt remorseful for his actions. His story has even drawn support from an A-List celebrity... but does a conviction, or even a death sentence, mean you can't forgive them?

"I'm sorry", Could you forgive someone in their adult years for a crime they committed when they were young?

In the case of Brian Bernard, he claimed he truly felt remorseful for his actions. His story has even drawn support from an A-List celebrity... but does a conviction, or even a death sentence, mean you can't forgive them?

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 10th 2020

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM!

The Rush Roundtable - December 10th 2020

Panelists: Andria Barrett, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce and Bill Carroll, CFRA Ottawa

Premier Ford's Greatest Hits - The Rush

Premier Ford has put a pause on his daily COVID-19 briefings, which have been happening since the pandemic began. We compiled some of the best "Ford-isms" that have happened in that time.

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 9th 2020

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM!

Mayor John Tory joins The Rush - December 9th 2020

Toronto's Mayor joins The Rush on the day of Health Canada approving Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine

The Rush Roundtable - December 9th 2020

Panelists: Scott Reid, Newstalk1010 Political Analyst and Laura Stone, Queens Park Reporter for the Globe and Mail

News and Views with David McKee on The Rush - December 8th 2020

News and Views can be heard every weekday live at 6PM!

The Rush Roundtable - December 8th 2020

Panelists: Amanda Gabraith, Principal at Navigator and Marieke Walsh, Political Reporter for The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau

An Ontario village just lost it's only grocery store for miles

Exactly one week ago, area residents came together at Sayers Food to collect more than $21,000 worth of non-perishable food for North Kawartha Food Bank, a member of Kawartha Food Share, located right across the street from the grocery store. The event was part of Kawartha Food Share’s Except now, with the loss of Sayers Foods, locals will need to shop at the nearest grocery store, which is located 45 kilometres north in Bancroft. This means residents without a vehicle have no access to food.