Fight Back With Libby Znaimer

THE MEDICAL RECORD: RFK JR CLAIMS CONNECTION BETWEEN CIRCUMCISION AND AUTISM  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto. Plenty to discuss this week including the World Health Organization warning about the rise of drug resistant infections. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. weighs in on circumcision claiming that it's linked to autism. Our panel reacts to the latest. THE THEORY OF POLITICS AT THE RIGHT MOMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies. Professor Ben Dor explains the theory of politics at the right moment within the context of the recent developments in the Middle East with the Israel-Hamas agreement. MAYOR PATRICK BROWN ON STELLANTI

RECOVERING POLITICIANS:  TRUMP ATTENDS PEACE SIGNING CEREMONY & CANADA'S THAWING RELATIONS WITH INDIA Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister. President Donald Trump was in Egypt this week for a peace signing ceremony over the war in Gaza. Other world leaders were in attendance as well, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. In other news, Canada's relationship with India appears to be on the mend.  FRED HAHN LOSES A POSITION IN AFTERMATH OF CUPE NATIONAL CONVENTION Libby Znaimer is joined by Warren Kinsella, a lawyer and journalist and Carrie Silverberg, a Jewish CUPE member who resigned from the executive of CUPE Local 1734. Fred Hahn has lost his position of general VP which happened during CUPE's national convention this week. He's still the President, however, with the next election being held in May of 2026. Hahn has sparked maj

ZOOMER SQUAD:  BEWARE OF ROMANCE SCAMS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. CARP is sounding the alarm on romance scams, grandparent scams and other forms of fraud targeting older Canadians and is calling for "stronger penalties" for those committing crimes. Do you know someone who's been the victim of a scam? REMAINING LIVING HOSTAGES IN GAZA ARE RELEASED TO ISRAEL & PRESIDENT TRUMP ADDRESSES THE KNESSET  Libby Znaimer is joined by Vivian Bercovici, former Ambassador of Canada to Israel. All of the remaining living hostages have been returned to Israel and U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in the country to address the Knesset (Israel's parliament). THE IMPACT OF GRATITUDE ON MENTAL HEALTH Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Dr. Joordens explains the importance of practicing gratit

Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on the latest developments pertaining to the Israel-Hamas agreement, the ongoing issue of speed cameras, and to express their wishes for a happy Thanksgiving weekend.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: SPEED CAMERAS & TORONTO SCHOOL PLAYS "O CANADA" IN ARABIC Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Earl Haig, a TDSB school, is facing major backlash including from Ontario Minister of Education Paul Calandra after it played "O Canada" in Arabic on the anniversary of October 7th. Meanwhile, we get reaction to the latest developments on speed cameras--an issue that Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford disagree on. ISRAEL AND HAMAS REACH AN AGREEMENT: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Professor Gabriel Ben Dor, who teaches National Security and Political science at the University of Haifa and was formerly the head of the university's program for national security studies.  Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached an agreement that will see the return of all the hostages (dead and alive) that are currently being held in Gaza. This is a rapidly dev

THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE DANGERS OF VAPING & WHAT DOCTORS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. Hospitals in the province are in need of $1 billion in funding. And, we discuss the dangers of vaping as well as what the medical community is saying about supplements and why you should exercise caution. STILL NO TRADE DEAL AFTER PM CARNEY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WASHINGTON Libby Znaimer is joined by Inu Manuk, a fellow for trade policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant; and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise Prime Minister Mark Carney had another

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO PREMIER DOUG FORD GOES AFTER CROWN ROYAL Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is going after Crown Royal and threatening to take it off the shelves of the LCBO. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with U.S. President Trump in Washington this week. Can we expect a breakthrough regarding tariffs? OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY: A CONVERSATION WITH TAMAR ESHET Libby Znaimer is joined by Tamar Eshet, whose cousin Evyatar David is still being held hostage in Gaza. Tamar discusses her hopes for the return of her cousin Evyatar and her perspective on peace talks to end the Israel-Hamas war. MELISSA LANTSMAN ON THE EXPLOSION OF ANTISEMITISM SINCE OCTOBER 7TH Libby Znaimer is joined by Melissa Lantsman, Deputy leader of the Conservative Party (Thornhill). MP

ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH RRIF CHANGES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; Liz West, Host of the Afternoon Express; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, to discuss RRIF changes and how a significant portion of bank clients continue to receive investment advice that is not in their best interest. MARKING TWO YEARS OF THE OCTOBER 7 HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL  On the eve of the two year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, are there new paths to peace? And will the rise in antisemitism stop if a deal is met? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former Legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. RAISING AWARENESS FOR ARTHRITIS AND IT'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY Libby Znaimer is joined by Trish Barbato, President and CEO, Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in Canada, however only 4% of Canadians correctly identify it. In partnership with Ledger Healthcare

Today on Free For All Friday: listeners phoned in to talk about speed cameras, their jury duty experiences, Brad Bradford entering next year's mayoral race, and more.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: 2026 MAYORAL RACE BEGINS WITH BRAD BRADFORD DECLARING HE WILL RUN Jane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis to discuss Brad Bradford announcing his mayoral run for October 2026 and Mayor Chow warning Toronto residents that an increase in taxes could come to account for shelter costs. CHANGES TO JURY DUTY COMPENSATION ARRIVE IN ONTARIO Jurors in Ontario will now be compensated $120 per day from the first day they serve, a change that comes to an area of the justice system that has long been neglected. Jane Brown was joined by Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer to discuss the jury duty process and what other updates the system could benefit from. SMALL BUSINESSES URGE END TO POSTAL STRIKE The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal government to immediately end the Canada Post strike. According to CFIB

MEDICAL RECORD: HOW RADIATION THERAPY MAY HELP THOSE WITH KNEE ARTHRITIS Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, general internist at St. Michael's Hospital and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and senior scientist. They discussed how radiation therapy may help with knee arthritis pain and how the Ontario home care supply shortage was caused by the lack of planning. THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS ARE RISING Thanksgiving turkey prices are down but the side dishes will affect your wallet. Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and Co-host of The Food Professor Podcast to discuss how much this year's thanksgiving feast will cost you. TORONTO’S PARKING TI

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Jane Brown filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for a conversation about the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Premier Ford's plan for crime-fighting cameras, and more. NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Today marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - a federal statutory holiday. It is a day where we honour the Indigenous victims and publicly commemorate the painful history of the residential school system, and the tragic impacts it has had on Indigenous peoples then and now. Jane Brown was joined by Indigenous Elder and Wisdom Keeper Cat Mark Criger, for a conversation about this solemn day.

ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT THE CANADA POST WORKERS STRIKE MEANS FOR ZOOMERS Liz West fills in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, to discuss the news of the day as it relates to Zoomers - the Canada Post workers' strike, flu shots for seniors, and more. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL POSTAL STRIKE Mail service is halted as Canada Post workers walk off the job nationwide, and the union has warned of privatization. Now what? Liz West is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University to discuss this concerning issue. THE JAYS DID IT! The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch their first AL East title since 2015! Liz West was joined by Wally Rigobon, co-host of the Naz and Wally Sports Hour on Zoomer Radio, to discuss this momentous occasion.

Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plans to ban speed cameras, and a survey by Ipsos detailing how Torontonians feel about their quality of life in the city. 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PREMIER DOUG FORD'S SPEED CAMERA ANNOUNCEMENT & TORONTONIANS DESCRIBE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes an announcement about speed cameras during a stop in Vaughan today & a new Ipsos survey commissioned by the City of Toronto paints a picture of how Torontonians feel about their quality of life living here. Tune in to find out what people had to say. REACTION TO THE PBO'S LATEST REPORT AND WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT OTTAWA'S DEFICIT Libby Znaimer is joined by Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Franco reacts to the latest Parliamentary Budget Office report and what we might expect from the upcoming fall budget to be delivered by the Carney government. Meanwhile, it turns out our Governor General has been purchasing clothes and sh

TRUMP SPARKS CONCERNS OVER ACETAMINOPHIN-AUTISM COMMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Amol Verma, a staff physician in General Internal Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto; and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. President Trump sparked concern over his claim that acetaminophen can cause autism and his warning to pregnant women not to take it without any evidence to back his claim up. PM MARK CARNEY'S TRIP TO THE UN & WHAT IT SIGNIFIES ABOUT CANADA ON THE WORLD STAGE  Libby Znaimer is joined by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada and Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant. Prime Minister Mark Carney made a trip to the UN. What does it all mean for Canada's status on the world stage? And Prime Minister Carney recognized a Palestinian State. JIMMY KIMMEL'S SHOW RETURNS AF

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: TAKEAWAYS FROM PM CARNEY'S REMARKS ON FOREIGN POLICY AT THE U.N. Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; and John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a Cabinet Minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments. Takeaways from Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks at the U.N. General Assembly; and after a bruising leadership review, Ontario NDP's Marit Stiles dumps top staffers. SAFETY ASPECTS OF SPEED CAMERAS Jane Brown is joined by Sean Shapiro, a former Toronto Police officer with the Traffic Safety Programs-Traffic Operations; and Faraz Gholizadeh, a Parkside resident and Co-Chair of the advocacy group Safe Parkside; for a conversation about the safety aspects of speed cameras.   LESS CANADIANS DINING OUT ACCORDING TO RESTAURANTS CANADA REPORT The numbers are in, as a new study indicates that fewer Canadians are di

ZOOMER SQUAD: MARK CARNEY'S POPULARITY ABROAD Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies; and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. Are the amount of invitations that Prime Minister Mark Carney is getting ahead of his trip to the UN in New York a sign that Canada is back on the world stage? We look at some interesting insights on that from The Angus Reid Institute's Sachi Kurl. Meanwhile, according to Abacus Data, some top of mind issues of concern for older Canadians is crime and public safety. HOW TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S H-1B VISA POLICY COULD IMPACT CANADA'S TECH SECTOR Jane Brown is joined by Guidy Mamann, a Toronto immigration lawyer with Mamman Sandaluk LLP and Carmi Levy, a technology analyst and journalist. We discuss the Trump administration's policy plans for H-1B visas for skilled workers and whether that has any implications for Canada's tech industry. STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING

Today on Free For All Friday: listeners weighed in speed cameras, homeless encampments, public sector employees being called back to the office by the Ford government and a 12-year-old boy charged with second degree murder in Toronto. 

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS & VAUGHAN GETS RID OF SPEED CAMERAS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis. The City of Vaughan is getting rid of its speed cameras & we talk about homeless encampments in Toronto, this time in Dufferin Grove. SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS ON THE IMPACT OF INFLATION ON GROCERY PRICES  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. We talk about the latest food inflation numbers, and what the status is regarding the Salmonella outbreak linked to salami. A FORECAST FOR ONTARIO'S ECONOMY AND IMPACT OF TARIFFS ACCORDING TO FAO Libby Znaimer is joined by Jeffrey Novak, the Financial Accountability Officer of Ontario.  Jeffrey Novak details the latest FAO report, the state of Ontario's economy and the impact of U.S. tariffs.