Shows
Fight Back with Libby ZnaimerThe Second Anniversary of October 7thRECOVERING 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...
2025-10-0756 min
STRONG NATION CHURCH PODCASTMarriage and Family Panel | Ps Ric and Naomi Burrell | 31st August 2025Ps Ric and Naomi interview David and Melissa Smitherman and Rod and Emma Walker about Marriage and Family.
2025-09-0257 min
Bill Cunningham on 700WLWBill Cunningham -- 8/4/25Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner David Young about the Cincinnati Open, previews an interview between FOX 19 anchor Tricia Macke and the woman who was attacked in the infamous downtown brawl, talks with Christopher Smitherman about the violence that has been occurring in the city of Cincinnati and more on the Cincinnati Open with Pete Holtermann.
2025-08-041h 38
Bill CunninghamBill Cunningham -- 8/4/25Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner David Young about the Cincinnati Open, previews an interview between FOX 19 anchor Tricia Macke and the woman who was attacked in the infamous downtown brawl, talks with Christopher Smitherman about the violence that has been occurring in the city of Cincinnati and more on the Cincinnati Open with Pete Holtermann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-041h 38Fight Back with Libby ZnaimerA Post-Election Special with Libby ZnaimerOn today's Fight Back, we bring you an entire hour of comprehensive post-federal election analysis with all of its twists and turns.
Libby Znaimer was first joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP for Parkdale High Park and Tim Hudak, Partner at Counsel Public Affairs and former Ontario PC leader.
Later on in the show, Libby was joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party candidate who lost in the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, and Robin V...
2025-04-2951 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerOntario Auditor General Has Released 2024 ReportRECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO'S NEW AG SHELLY SPENCE'S NEW REPORT, METROLINX CEO LEAVES THE COMPANY AND MORE
Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC Finance Minister.
Ontario’s new Auditor General, Shelley Spence, has released a damning first report, sharply criticizing Premier Doug Ford's government. In education, the report highlights increased violence and financial mismanagement within the Toronto District School Board. Additionally, the resignation of Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is seen as a win by many.
GIVING TUESDAY, A DA...
2024-12-0351 min
Onslow County TodayOnslow County Today - December 2024Host Lisa Whitman-Grace welcomes listeners to Onslow County Today from Onslow Pines Park, embracing the festive season. The episode features conversations with Jennifer Randall from the Onslow County Public Library, Major Mark Scott from the Sheriff's Office with holiday safety tips, and Dana from Parks and Recreation about exciting upcoming activities. Monisha Burney from Solid Waste shares helpful holiday tips, while County Manager David Smitherman reflects on the year in review. Finally, Emily Baker from the Onslow County Museum discusses their new exhibit, Shall We Gather.
2024-12-0147 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerNational Boycott of Loblaw Set for MayRECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SOME ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES SAY ENCAMPMENTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives.
It’s Tuesday, time to talk politics: some Ontario universities have said they will not tolerate any encampments on their campuses. And, BC shifts its policy towards the use of drugs in public settings.
ARRESTS MADE IN MAJOR FRAUD SCHEME
Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit.
It’s...
2024-04-3052 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerWhat Should a National Pharmacare Program Look Like?LEAD-TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S BUDGET FINALIZED
Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto.
This week: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's budget has been finalized with a 9.5 per cent tax hike for residents. The Mayor is also providing additional funding to the Toronto Police Service.
WHAT SHOULD A NATIONAL PHARMACARE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
Libby Znaimer is now joined by Kyro Maseh, Pharmacist and owner at Lawlor Pharmacy in Toronto, and George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and health minister an...
2024-02-1551 minOnslow County TodayOnslow County Today - December 2023Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes David M. Smitherman, Onslow County Manager, for a special holiday message for our community. Veronica Ortiz with Social Services provides details about a public input meeting regarding the Opioid Settlement Funds awarded to our County. Tory Parks from the Public Library gives us the low down on upcoming programs while Jessica Edwards updates us on the Parks & Recreation area happenings. Tyler Moore from Animal Services provides pet tips and adoption reminders and Monisha Burney delivers important landfill and recycling reminders.
2023-11-3050 min
PittCo HappeningsChairman Vic IngramNewly appointed Chairman Vic Ingram joins the show to talk about his experience on the Board of Supervisors, the recent termination of County Administrator David Smitherman, and what the goals of the current Board of Supervisors are after the swearing in of three new members. Ingram shares that some of the Board's biggest priorities are fire and rescue, economic development, and solving issues with reassessment.
2022-01-1030 minPittCo HappeningsPittsylvania County 2021 Year in ReviewPittsylvania County Administrator David Smitherman joins the show to discuss some of the biggest successes and developments in the County during 2021. He talks about the impact of the County's partnership with RiverStreet Networks, contextualizes the importance of the County's economic development efforts, shares about the County's effective use of federal funds, highlights continued budget improvements, and a variety of other topics.
2022-01-0315 minPittCo HappeningsSetting the Record Straight on the Blue Ridge Rock FestivalPittsylvania County Administrator David Smitherman joins the show to discuss the events leading up to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival and what really happened during the four-day event. Below is a summary: The plans for the Blue Ridge Rock Festival were good, but they were not administered correctly. There were serious public safety risks Wednesday and Thursday due to failures in traffic management, transportation, camping, sanitation, and other areas.In front of many other regulatory agencies, Purpose Driven Events directly requested that Pittsylvania County take over external operations of the festival. Purpose Driven Events signed contracts with Danville Pu...
2021-10-2930 minPittCo HappeningsFY 2022 BudgetPittsylvania County Administrator David Smitherman goes over some of the highlights of the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget for Pittsylvania County. This budget includes a $71 million general fund, 71% of which goes to public safety and justice (29%), education (28%), and debt (14%). Several community meetings will be taking place over the next few weeks at 6 p.m.: March 22 – Gretna High SchoolMarch 25 – Dan River High SchoolMarch 29 – ECC Auditorium March 30 – Tunstall High School
2021-03-2214 minPittCo HappeningsCARES Act FundsCounty Administrator David Smitherman discusses what it's been like leading Pittsylvania County through the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights some of the major purchases and improvements made with CARES Act funds.
2021-01-2514 min
Northern Kentucky SpotlightWhy Reviews Matter & Commitment to Corporate CitizenshipThis Week’s Guest:
Why Reviews Matter
Mark Jeffreys, Mobile Agent Now
Week in Review Special Guest
Jack Graham, VP New Business Development, Key Benefit Administrators, Inc. Elite Health
Commitment to Corporate Citizenship
Two Guest from Turner Construction: David Opalka (oh-paul-kuh), Project Executive & Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Community & Citizenship Manager
2019-09-2736 min