Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

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Fight Back with Libby Znaimer is a live, current affairs, call-in talk show airing daily on Zoomer Radio (AM740 and FM96.7 between 12 pm and 1 pm EST). Have your say about the headlines that have you talking and get trusted, expert advice on your health, wellness and finances. Call into the show: (416) 360-0740 or 1 (866) 740-4740 or email us at fightback@zoomer.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter at @fightbacklibby.

  1. 1D AGO

    Free For All Friday - February 13 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby Znaimer was joined by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; Diane Francis, an author, commentator and at large editor at The National Post; and Dean Hollin, host of Big Band Sunday Night as well as many other programs on Zoomer Radio to discuss plans for the Valentine's Day weekend, the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC, and the latest municipal news.

    53 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Here's How Much Torontonians Owe From Snowstorm Parking Tickets

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: HERE’S HOW MUCH TORONTONIANS WERE ISSUED IN PARKING TICKETS DURING RECENT SNOWSTORM Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East; Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches East York and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. Torontonians are facing over $2 million in parking fines from the major snowstorm we faced and a new Fraser Institute study reveals concerning findings about the realities of living in Toronto. A MASS SHOOTING IN BC & NAVIGATING GRIEF AMID TRAGEDIES OF THIS NATURE Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr Oren Amitay, a registered psychologist based in Toronto. We discuss the tragedy in BC this week: a mass school shooting that has left at least 8 individuals dead. How can grandparents and parents help kids navigate this kind of grief? Dr. Amitay weighs in.

    35 min

  3. 3D AGO

    The Reality of Dating for Older Adults

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT RECTAL CANCER FOLLOWING CATHERINE O'HARA'S DEATH Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital; and Dr. Nadia Alam, a family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown, Ontario. Our panel discusses the dangers of using AI when searching for medical advice according to a new study. Meanwhile, we discuss rectal cancer after learning that it was the cause of death for Catherine O'Hara. And, there was a blood pressure medication recall. TEAM CANADA'S BIG LOSS TO USA IN WOMEN'S HOCKEY AT OLYMPICS Libby Znaimer is joined by Wally Rigobon, Co-Host of the Naz and Wally Sports Hour on Zoomer Radio. Well that was embarrassing! Team Canada lost to the USA in women's hockey this week during the Olympics. The final score: 5-0 for the Americans. We discuss that and other key moments of the week in Italy.   THE REALITY OF ONLINE DATING AND THE TREND OF GRAY DIVORCE AND LIVING ALONE Libby Znaimer is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs. Valentine's Day weekend is fast approaching and it is a great opportunity to discuss the state of dating for older adults, gray divorce and the single life altogether.

    52 min

  4. 4D AGO

    President Trump Now Using Bridge to Threaten Canada

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: U.S. PRESIDENT NOW USING BRIDGE TO THREATEN CANADA, HERE'S WHY 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 MPP and Finance Minister.  U.S. President Trump is now threatening Canada over a shared bridge between our two countries. Meanwhile, is Prime Minister Mark Carney looking to have an early federal election? Our panel reacts to the latest. HERE'S WHY AIR CANADA IS SUSPENDING FLIGHTS TO CUBA AND HOW TRAVELLERS COULD BE IMPACTED Libby Znaimer is joined by Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc. and Inosia Milfort, an independent travel advisor with ONVIGO. Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet have all suspended flights to Cuba over fuel shortages in that country. How will air travellers be impacted? TORONTO CITY COUNCILLOR GORD PERK'S RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE WOES Libby Znaimer is joined by Kelly Aizicowitz, Founding Board Member and Interim Executive Director of ABC Toronto. Kelly weighs in on the Toronto City Councillor Gord Perks story pertaining to his residential property's building code.

    52 min

  5. 5D AGO

    More Reaction to the Shocking Toronto Police Scandal

    ZOOMER SQUAD: EGLINTON LRT FINALLY OPENS & OTTAWA'S BOOST TO CANADA POST Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Lorne Bozinoff, President and CEO of Forum Research and Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor. Our panel reacts to the opening of Eglinton LRT and the latest news regarding Canada Post. TPS SCANDAL: WHAT SAFEGUARDS ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT SENSITIVE DATABASES OVERSEEN BY POLICE? Libby Znaimer is joined by Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario, and Patrick Watson, an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Criminology and Sociological Studies at the University of Toronto One of the concerning elements to emerge from this shocking Toronto Police scandal is the unlawful accessing of sensitive police databases. Our guests weigh in on the vulnerabilities of such databases and whether there are safeguards in place. WHAT IMPLICATIONS DOES THE TPS SCANDAL HAVE ON ONGOING CRIMINAL COURT CASES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Joseph Nueberger, a Criminal Defence Lawyer with Neuberger and Partners LLP. Together, they discuss the potential implications of the Toronto Police scandal on active cases being handled by criminal defence lawyers. THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OLYMPICS SO FAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Rob Williams, Editor-in-Chief of ZoomerMedia's sports brand Offside. He is currently in Milan for live coverage of the Olympics. Rob gives us a recap of the medals Canada has won at the Olympics so far and weighs in on the nasty fall that American skier Lindsey Vonn took during her downhill event.

    52 min

  6. FEB 6

    Free For All Friday - February 06 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: We got reaction to the shocking arrests of Toronto Police Officers in the aftermath of Project South, the ongoing Metrolinx woes and snacking at the Super Bowl!  Libby Znaimer was joined by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; Diane Francis, an author, commentator and at large editor at The National Post; and Dean Hollin, host of Big Band Sunday Night among other programs on Zoomer Radio.

    51 min

  7. FEB 5

    Toronto Police Officers Arrested in Aftermath of Investigation

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHY AT LEAST 7 TPS OFFICERS WERE ARRESTED Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. Seven Toronto Police officers have been arrested in the aftermath of an organized crime and corruption investigation conducted by York Regional Police. What exactly are the allegations, and how did we get here? OTTAWA DECIDES TO GET RID OF OFFICES TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM AND ISLAMOPHOBIA: HERE’S HOW THEY ARE REPLACING THEM INSTEAD Libby Znaimer is joined by Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy at B'nai Brith Canada and Andria Spindel, Executive Director the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation. Ottawa has decided to get rid of the offices tasked with combating antisemitism and Islamophobia and to replace it with an advisory council. Our guests react to the latest. IS YOUR SUPERBOWL GET TOGETHER ALL ABOUT THE SPORT OR THE SNACKS?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Sure, the main event at the superbowl is the actual game itself. But, it's also the occasion where snacks take center stage. Sylvain details some of the more popular snack choices and how it's become such a big deal.

    54 min

  8. FEB 4

    Let's Talk About the Latest Cancer Research on World Cancer Day

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: LET'S TALK MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LATEST CANCER RESEARCH ON WORLD CANCER DAY 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. Gary Rodin, a Professor of Psychiatry at Princess Margaret and U of T and the founder and former head of the Department of Supportive Care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. Today marks World Cancer Day. Our doctors weigh in on the key cancer research developments during 2025 and the mental health supports that exist for cancer patients who are navigating the healthcare system. COUNCILLOR BRAD BRADFORD REACTS TO MAYOR CHOW’S 2026 CITY BUDGET Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York. Councillor Bradford, who is also the only declared candidate running in Toronto's next mayoral election, reacts to Mayor Olivia Chow's 2026 city budget. THE BROUHAHA TAKING PLACE AT QUEEN’S PARK  Libby Znaimer is joined by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada and Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies. Our panel reacts to the latest brouhaha taking place at Queens Park over Doly Begum.

    52 min
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Fight Back with Libby Znaimer is a live, current affairs, call-in talk show airing daily on Zoomer Radio (AM740 and FM96.7 between 12 pm and 1 pm EST). Have your say about the headlines that have you talking and get trusted, expert advice on your health, wellness and finances. Call into the show: (416) 360-0740 or 1 (866) 740-4740 or email us at fightback@zoomer.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter at @fightbacklibby.

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