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. 22 hrs ago

    Free For All Friday - September 18 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby Znaimer, guests, and listeners weighed in on Mark Carney's recent EU address, the latest in the Toronto mayoral race and other news of the week. Libby was joined by former Toronto City Councillor Rob Davis and John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group.

  2. 1d ago

    Is It a Good Idea for Canada to Become an Associate Member of the EU?

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ONTARIO PREMIER DOUG FORD WEIGHS IN ON TORONTO’S MAYORAL RACE Ontario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the Toronto mayoral race, and our panel reacts to the mayoral debate earlier this week that was hosted by Daily Bread. Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors James Pasternak, Ward 6 (York Centre), and Jon Burnside, Ward 16 (Don Valley East), as well as former Councillor Karen Stintz. IS IT A GOOD IDEA FOR CANADA TO BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE EU? Is it a good idea for Canada to become an Associate Member of the EU? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, for his perspective on the matter. CANDIDATE BRAD BRADFORD REACTS TO DOUG FORD WEIGHING IN ON TORONTO’S MAYORAL RACE Brad reacts to Doug Ford weighing in on the Toronto mayoral race and the mayoral debate that took place at Daily Bread earlier this week. Libby Znaimer is joined by Brad Bradford, Candidate for Mayor of Toronto and a City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches East York.

  3. 2d ago

    The Extent to Which Adult Children are Financially Relying on their Parents

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: HOW A TENNIS STAR IS RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT TYPE 1 DIABETES  How Alexander Zverev is raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes and other healthcare news of the week. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; Dr. Barry Pakes, Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a former Medical Officer of Health for York Region; Dr. Aaron Schimmer, President and Scientific Director of Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and a Senior Scientist and Staff Physician at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. WHAT A NEW SURVEY DETAILS ABOUT THE BANK OF MOM AND DAD We get reaction to a new RBC survey on the "bank of mom and dad" which details the trend of adult children continuing to financially depend on their parents. Libby Znaimer is joined by Lucianna Adragna, Vice President, Client Segments, Everyday Banking, RBC; and Cynthia Kett, a founding Principal of Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors Inc. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and Certified Financial Planner. THE POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF OPENING CANADA'S AIRPORTS TO PRIVATE INVESTORS Prime Minister Carney wants to open Canadian airports to private investors. How will that work and what are the implications? Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada, and Andrea Sepinwall, an aviation and business law lawyer and Partner with McMillan LLP.

  4. 3d ago

    Reaction to the Toronto Mayoral Debate

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: REACTION TO THE TORONTO MAYORAL DEBATE Today, our panel reacts to last night's Toronto mayoral debate and who they feel came out the loser and the winner. We also discussed Prime Minister Carney's Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this week. Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health Minister and Deputy Premier and Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group. TORONTO'S CONCERNING WAVE OF PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES We take a look at the concerning wave of pedestrian fatalities in Toronto. Libby Znaimer is joined by Sgt. Murray Campbell with Toronto Police – Traffic Services followed by Lee Scott, Spokesperson for WalkTO. LISA RAITT ON HER HUSBAND'S DIAGNOSIS AND THE CHALLENGES OF CAREGIVING Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former Conservative Cabinet Minister and a caregiver to her husband, Bruce, who was diagnosed in 2016 with early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 56. Lisa celebrates her 10 year anniversary of being married to her husband Bruce and talks about the challenges of being a caregiver.

  5. 4d ago

    American Tech Giants Want to Slow Down AI Development

    ZOOMER SQUAD: A TORONTO MAYORAL DEBATE & REMEMBERING BILL VANGORDER & GEORGE CHUVALO  Today we remember Bill VanGorder who passed away over a week ago at the age of 83 and the iconic George Chuvalo who recently passed on his 89th birthday. We also discuss the upcoming Toronto mayoral debate being hosted by Daily Bread this evening which will feature candidates Brad Bradford, Chris Alexander and Olivia Chow. Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant and Lorne Bozinoff, President and CEO of Forum Research. HOW TARIFFS ARE IMPACTING WHAT CANADIAN CONSUMERS BUY IN TERMS OF APPLIANCES  How are tariffs in this trade war influencing Canadian consumers' purchasing decisions regarding international appliance brands? Libby Znaimer is joined by Paul Shearhart, Store Manager of Tasco Appliances to discuss. AI IS HAVING A MOMENT AND NOT FOR THE REASONS YOU'D EXPECT The big American AI tech companies are collectively opting to slow down AI development over public safety concerns. Libby Znaimer is joined by Jonathan Lamont Editor-in-Chief of MobileSyrup, a ZoomerMedia property, to discuss how we reached this moment.

  6. Sep 11

    Free For All Friday - September 11 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby, guests and callers shared their experiences and personal memories of the September 11th terror attacks as the event is being commemorated 25 years later. Libby Znaimer was joined by John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative Strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group, and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister.

  7. Sep 10

    Canada-US Trade War Intensifies and Concerning Rise of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: OLIVIA CHOW A NO-SHOW AT ANTISEMITISM TALKS & REACTION TO LATEST POLLING ON TORONTO MAYORAL RACE Our panel reacts to Olivia Chow being a no-show at this week's mayoral candidate talks on antisemitism, and what the latest polling shows about the Toronto mayoral race. And, what's the update on the damage to Rogers Stadium in the aftermath of the big storm? Dean Hollin is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. He is joined by Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside, Ward 16 (Don Valley East), Mike Colle, Ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence), and James Pasternak, Ward 6 (York Centre). CANADA-US TRADE WAR INTENSIFIES: ANALYSIS We hear about the latest developments in the ongoing Canada-US trade war. Dean Hollin is joined by Dr. Richard Leblanc, law and governance professor at York University and Jasmin Guénette, Vice-President, National Affairs, at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). THE CONCERNING RISE OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY FIRES There is a concerning rise of lithium-ion battery fires in Toronto, prompting calls for regulations. Dean Hollin is joined by Marla Friebe, Acting Deputy Fire Chief, Community Risk Reduction at Toronto Fire Services.

  8. Sep 9

    Reaction to Olivia Chow Not Attending Talk on Issue of Antisemitism

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: YOUR SMARTWATCH AND HEALTH + HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPLEMENTS Today, a conversation about using smartwatches for tracking your health, how much is too much when it comes to using supplements and the use of AI in medicine. 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. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto. TORONTO POLICE ANNOUNCE PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES AHEAD OF JEWISH HIGH HOLIDAYS  Olivia Chow was a no-show at this week's talk on the issue of antisemitism that the Jewish Lawyers of Canada organized and invited mayoral candidates to, and the TPS announced a public safety plan as the Jewish community prepares for the high holidays. Libby Znaimer is joined by Esther Mendelsohn, Vice President of Jewish Lawyers of Canada, and Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation (BAYT). ANTHONY QUINN OF CARP TALK ABOUT POLLING FOR TORONTO'S MAYORAL RACE Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP to discuss CARP's polling of its members regarding the Toronto mayoral race, and reacts to a separate poll done by Liaison Strategies on the mayoral race.

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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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