Toronto Today with Greg Brady
Corus Radio Network
Greg has been with CORUS and AM640 since Fall 2019 when he crossed over from Sportsnet 590, the Fan after 9 1/2 years wanting to do something more challenging and diverse than "just" sports. After success early in his career in Detroit co-hosting the top-rated morning sports talk show in the entire state of Michigan from 2002 to 2007, Greg came to Toronto and CORUS/AM640 to co-host "The Bill Watters Show" when the company had the broadcast rights to the Toronto Maple Leafs. His time at Sportsnet 590, The Fan began in 2010, and also featured a successful run in morning drive in two incarnations, between 2011 and 2019, so morning audiences are already very familiar in Toronto with his knowledge and personality. Greg has broadcast play-by-play from several Super Bowls for radio in the United Kingdom, and handled OHL play-by-play for the Windsor Spitfires and Saginaw Spirit from 2002-2008. His radio recipe is to "play the hits" and "keep things moving", with a mix of news, politics, social commentary, sports, and entertainment. The things people talk about at their dining room table, backyard barbecues, and at kids' sporting events are the things he wants the show to be about. Greg's current joy is navigating two teenage boys through as he describes it, "an era of adjustment" with his wife of 17 years. His hobbies include making music playlists for runs at the gym, tennis, reading music biographies, and watching documentaries when live news and sports isn't consuming him.
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Greg has been with CORUS and AM640 since Fall 2019 when he crossed over from Sportsnet 590, the Fan after 9 1/2 years wanting to do something more challenging and diverse than "just" sports. After success early in his career in Detroit co-hosting the top-rated morning sports talk show in the entire state of Michigan from 2002 to 2007, Greg came to Toronto and CORUS/AM640 to co-host "The Bill Watters Show" when the company had the broadcast rights to the Toronto Maple Leafs. His time at Sportsnet 590, The Fan began in 2010, and also featured a successful run in morning drive in two incarnations, between 2011 and 2019, so morning audiences are already very familiar in Toronto with his knowledge and personality. Greg has broadcast play-by-play from several Super Bowls for radio in the United Kingdom, and handled OHL play-by-play for the Windsor Spitfires and Saginaw Spirit from 2002-2008. His radio recipe is to "play the hits" and "keep things moving", with a mix of news, politics, social commentary, sports, and entertainment. The things people talk about at their dining room table, backyard barbecues, and at kids' sporting events are the things he wants the show to be about. Greg's current joy is navigating two teenage boys through as he describes it, "an era of adjustment" with his wife of 17 years. His hobbies include making music playlists for runs at the gym, tennis, reading music biographies, and watching documentaries when live news and sports isn't consuming him.
Language:
English
Episodes
A lot of people are tired of a certain type of city councillor
11/4/2024
Greg Brady spoke with Daniel Tate, organizer of the 30,000-signature petition against renaming Yonge Dundas Square and most recently door knocking for the Anthony Furey and his bid to win the open Ward 15 councillor seat in a byelection Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:26
Policing large demonstrations
11/4/2024
Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, about policing out of control riots & brawls and when to step in and when to wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:17
A weak Canadian dollar on the U.S. market
11/4/2024
Greg spoke to Dr. Eric Kam about The Canadian dollar hits 2-year low on U.S. markets and what it means for Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:08
THINK TANK (Student Edition) - Sofiia Shabalova & Josh Klomp
11/4/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Sofiia Shabalova, a student at George Brown College, as well as a part-time employee of the Student Association. Josh Klomp, Toronto Metropolitan University | International Economics & Finance / Real Estate Management Minor Discuss: 1. What's the biggest issue affecting a university student that you would tell a politician needs to be fixed? 2. I defend students....I think they're way more savvy in gathering information and following the news than people give them credit for. Am I right.....or do many of your friends need to get more involved and into important issues? 3. Does politics ever belong in the classroom....or a lecture hall? I maintain teachers and professors should teach you HOW to think, not WHAT to think? Are lines crossed....or do most do a great job in that respect? 4. Do you pay a lot, a little, or basically no attention to what's happening in the USA with a very contentious and mud-slinging Presidential election? 5. Should 16 year olds and over get to vote in elections? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:08
NOVEMBER 4: A conflict outside a Brampton temple has made headlines, & Toronto not delivering on it's promise after getting federal cash for housing
11/4/2024
Greg Brady focused in on a shocking level of violence and intimidation on Canadian soil just outside a Hindu temple in Brampton Sunday afternoon. Next, The conflict outside a Brampton temple has made headlines all over the GTA. Brampton Mayor, Patrick Brown, joins us on this very important story. Lastly, Eric Lombardi, Founder of "More Neighbours Toronto". He says the city is not delivering what it promised based on the hike of development charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:20:50
Teen killed in ‘exchange of gunfire’ with York police was shot outside his own home
11/1/2024
Greg spoke with Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about what was thought as a home invasion in Aurora that led to a teen getting killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:28
THINK TANK with Kim Wright & Ben Mulroney
11/1/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies, Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1 - Doug Ford takes next step toward removing bike lanes on Yonge, Bloor and University 2 - Ontario mayors ask Ford to use notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments 3 - US election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:39
NOVEMBER 1: Premier Ford to start ripping up bike lanes & giving big city mayors use the notwithstanding clause & Taylor Swift's big arrival.
11/1/2024
Greg Brady focused in on Premier Doug Ford couldn't wait to start ripping up bike lanes in the city of Toronto. Next, mayors across Ontario are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to override a court decision preventing municipalities from clearing homeless encampments if their shelters are full. Guelph Mayor, Cam Guthrie, talks about the importance of giving municipalities more autonomy. Lastly, Deputy Mayor, Jennifer McKelvie, regarding the city's plan to ready itself for Taylor Swift's big arrival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:29
THINK TANK with Sharan Kaur, Chris Chapin & Goldie Ghamari
10/31/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Goldie Ghamari, Independent MPP (Carleton) Discuss: 1. How has "zero" happening so far made the rebel Liberal caucus members look? We did expect more, did we not? 2. Ontario is not building homes - the numbers are lousy - so does it feel like they're skating on this front and a lot more blame gets affixed to the federal government? 3. Expansion of booze in more stores....corner stores, gas stations, now add Costco, and a ton more grocery stores - there was a LOT of complaining about it happening (forget the cost) - we're a couple months in and......nothing - was it just complaining for the sake of complaining? 4. Private Member's Bill (Joshua's Law), which makes lifejackets mandatory for children 12 and under on personal boats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:42
OCTOBER 31:Ontario is not building the homes it said it would, We're now a "Have Not" province & Ukraine, the U.S. election and more.
10/31/2024
Greg Brady focused in on Ontario is NOT building the homes it said it would. And it has nothing to do with interest rates. Next, Are Ontarians getting what we've paid for when it comes to the latest Fall Economic Statement? NDP Leader, Marit Stiles, says we're now a "Have Not" province. Lastly, Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and National Post contributor. He shares his insights on Ukraine, the U.S. election and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:46
Election interference MP's need to be named
10/30/2024
Greg Brady spoke with Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York about his press conference about the naming of MPs named in Election interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:21
There is still a critical shortage in medical supplies that leave doctors AND patients without needed supplies
10/30/2024
Greg spoke with Dr. Adil Shamji, Liberal MPP about shortages of drugs, needles and other equipment that in some cases has prompted doctors to send palliative care patients to hospital emergency rooms in their final days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:51
There's still a school bus driver shortage and with budget cuts, it will get worse
10/30/2024
Greg spoke to Nancy Daigneault, Executive Director, School Bus Ontario about funding being cut by the Provincial Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:13
The site chosen for men’s shelter in Scarborough leaves many with questions
10/30/2024
Greg spoke with Parthi Kandeval, city councillor about a men's shelter opening up in Scarborough that is across the street from a daycare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:46
THINK TANK with Stephanie Smyth, Mark Saunders & Brad Bradford
10/30/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1-Biden may have handed Trump a big assist with his ‘garbage’ gaffe 2 - Ontarians to get $200 rebate cheque next year, Ford announces 3 - TTC e-bike ban put on pause over equity concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:03
OCTOBER 30: A viral video of Peel police attempted to stop a home invasion, E-bike ban on the TTC, Toronto taxi drivers are being forced to make the switch to EV vehicles
10/30/2024
Greg Brady focused in on a viral video of Peel police attempted to stop a home invasion and what happened was puzzling. Next, what is the right approach when it comes to e-bikes on the TTC? Toronto city councillor, Josh Matlow, for St. Paul's discusses the surprising change of direction by the TTC board. Lastly, Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager at Beck Taxi. She's concerned that despite worrisome fires involving EVs and lithium batteries, Toronto taxi drivers are being forced to make the switch if they want to keep working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:37
With a Hotel tax, HST also gets put on it
10/29/2024
Greg spoke with Sara Anghel, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Hotel Association about Toronto eyeing temporary increase in hotel tax to offset FIFA costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:16
Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin
10/29/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’ Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Ontario calls for further bail reforms, including no chance of bail for some charges 2 - Toronto eyeing temporary increase in hotel tax to offset FIFA costs 3 - Toronto launches campaign to reduce emergency wait times 4 - A week away from the U.S. Presidential election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:45
OCTOBER 29: Peel Region's failure to have an asylum seeker reception centre ready, The urgent need for bail reform, How will axing the federal tax affect new homes & Greg calls the City.
10/29/2024
Greg Brady focused in on Toronto calling out Peel for failure to ready a planned reception centre for asylum seekers before winter. Next, do we have a "catch and release" system when it comes to criminals? Solicitor General for the province of Ontario and MPP for the riding of York Centre, Michael Kerzner, discusses the urgent need for bail reform. Also, Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, and housing expert. How will axing the federal tax on new homes under $1 million impact Toronto's housing crisis? Lastly, Greg (jokingly) calls the City of Toronto to get some clarity about the new 211, 311 and 911 distinctions of which number to call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:30:48
THINK TANK with Anthony Furey, & Ryan Painter
10/28/2024
Greg Brady and the panel of: Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, & author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack, Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West Discuss: 1 - Poilievre will axe the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million 2 - A report found Toronto councillors deserved a big pay hike. Here’s what the mayor and city manager did next 3- Michelle Obama - is this a win for the Democrats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:30