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

    August 21 2026-Free For All Friday

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby, her guests and listeners discuss Chris Alexander being in Toronto's municipal race and running for mayor and other topics. Libby was joined by Tasha Kheiriddin, a columnist for The National Post, a commentator and candidate for TDSB trustee (Ward 7), and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

  2. 2d ago

    A Lot to Unpack in Toronto's Municipal Race

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: LONG-TIME CITY COUNCILLOR PAULA FLETCHER IS RETIRING & BOTH MIKE LAYTON AND NATE ERSKINE-SMITH JOIN THE RACE There's a lot going in the Toronto municipal race that we need to unpack: long-time city councillor Paula Fletcher announced that she's now retiring just a couple days after she initially said she was running again just a couple of days ago; NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam endorses a candidate running against City Councillor Chris Moise; Mike Layton wants to rejoin City Council and Nate Erskine-Smith has also joined the race and is vying to take Brad Bradford's council seat in Beaches-East York. Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside (Ward 16 Don Valley East), James Pasternak (Ward 6 York Centre) and  former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz.   TASHA KHEIRIDDIN ON WHY SHE’S RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE Libby Znaimer is joined by Tasha Kheirddin, Columnist with The National Post and Guest Host on Fight Back who is now running for TDSB Trustee for Ward 7: Toronto—St. Paul’s, University—Rosedale & Toronto Centre. Tasha explains that the TDSB has "wrongheaded priorities, misspent funds, and a disregard for parent voice that have hurt our schools, our children, and by extension, society at large" and says that the school board "should return its focus to academic excellence, safety, responsible spending and accountable leadership." HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE MOVING BACK TO THE UK: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS? Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK. What do we know about their relationship with King Charles and Prince Williams and what other implications will this move have for the Royal Family? Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Vovk, a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada and adjunct professor of history at Redeemer University; and Antonia Whyatt, Deputy Editor, ZOOMER.com

  3. 3d ago

    Trump Extends Deadline for Punishing 50 Percent Tariffs on Canada

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: A LOCAL LEGIONNAIRES' OUTBREAK & MISINFO ABOUT VITAMIN K   What we know about a local Legionnaires' disease outbreak being investigated by Toronto public health, and what's with the online misinformation about vitamin K? 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; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program at the University Health Network. TRUMP EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR PUNISHING 50 PERCENT TARIFFS ON CANADA US President Trump is extending the tariff deadline on Canada and posted to Truth Social that "Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!”. What could really be going on behind closed doors? We get reaction to the latest. Libby Znaimer is joined by Barry Appleton, Managing Partner of Appleton & Associates International Lawyers LP in Toronto. He is one of North America’s leading experts on trade law and investment treaty arbitration. He also has a number of academic appointments including at the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. THE TREND OF ZOOMERS DOING AWAY WITH FURNITURE AND WHETHER THAT FURNITURE IS STILL IN DEMAND Libby Znaimer is joined by her husband, Doug Goold. Doug goes over a topic that plenty of zoomers can relate to: doing away with the old furniture. He explains what he ended up doing and the successful outcome! Is the furniture of Zoomers in demand by younger generations?

  4. 4d ago

    What To Expect as the Deadline for US Tariffs Fast Approaches

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS:  WHAT TO EXPECT AS THE DEADLINE FOR US TARIFFS FAST APPROACHES   Reaction to the trade talks between Canada and the US ahead of a fast approaching deadline for punishing US tariffs & other politics news of the week. Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada. THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF TRADE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN CANADA AND THE US   We take a closer look at trade talks between Canada and the US and the nuts and bolts of it from an expert on international agreements.  Libby Znaimer is joined by Barry Appleton, Managing Partner of Appleton & Associates International Lawyers LP in Toronto and one of North America’s leading legal architects of sovereign economic policy, trade law, and investment treaty arbitration. THIS TORONTO JEWELLER IS GIVING OUT 18,000 STARS OF DAVID NECKLACES AMID WAVE OF ANTISEMTISM  A Toronto jeweller is giving out 18,000 free star of David necklaces to anyone who makes a promise to wear it out in public. Libby Znaimer is joined by Jack Berkovitz of Omni Jewelcrafters in Toronto for the story behind his decision to make this happen.

  5. 5d ago

    What You Need to Know About Ontario's New Bail Measures That Kick In Today

    ZOOMER SQUAD: JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND KATY PERRY GO VIRAL WITH THEIR DANCE MOVES & MIKE LAYTON WANTS TO BE A CITY COUNCILLOR AGAIN    Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies and Rob Davis, a former Toronto City Councillor. Our panel reacts to the news of Justin Trudeau and his girlfriend Katy Perry going viral over their dance moves and how it can reflect on Canada on the international stage, Mike Layton wanting to be a Toronto City Councillor again and Premier Doug Ford's court win over bike lanes.    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ONTARIO’S NEW BAIL MEASURES THAT KICK IN TODAY    Libby Znaimer is joined by Ari Goldkind, a Toronto-based Criminal Defence Lawyer. Ari reacts to the province's new bail measures that kick in today and what it means moving forward.  BRAD BRADFORD MAKES MANDATORY ADDICTION TREATMENT ANNOUNCEMENT + HIS REACTION TO PREMIER FORD’S COURT WIN ON BIKE LANES Libby Znaimer is joined by Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor Ward 19 (Beaches East York) and a mayoral candidate. Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford makes an announcement about mandatory addiction treatment and he weighs in on Premier Doug Ford's court win over bike lanes.

  6. Aug 13

    The Dangers of E-Bikes and Toronto Grapples with Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Problem

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: BRAD BRADFORD’S ANNOUNCEMENT ON BIKE LANES ON BLOOR ST. W & THE DANGERS OF E-VEHICLES INCLUDING E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS Our municipal panel reacts to the dangers of e-vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters on our roads and sidewalks and Brad Bradford's take on bike lanes on Bloor St West. Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre; Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre; and Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence and Deputy Mayor for North York. TORONTO IS GRAPPLING WITH A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE PROBLEM The City is grappling with a lithium-ion battery fire problem and the Chief of Toronto Fire Services wants regulation on them to come quickly. We take a  closer look at the issue. Libby Znaimer is joined by Acting Deputy Fire Chief, Community Risk Reduction, Marla Friebe. HOW ARE CANADIANS FEELING ABOUT TRAVEL TO THE US LATELY? How are Canadians feeling about traveling to the US lately? We talk to both American and Canadian travel experts and look at what the stats show. Libby Znaimer is joined by Devyn Perry of Devyn Perry Travel and Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International.

  7. Aug 12

    MPP Michelle Cooper on Ontario's New Hate Crime Prosecution Unit

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES & THE CDC HAS A NEW HEAD - DR. ERICA SCHWARTZ Our medical panel reacts to President Trump's executive order on childhood vaccinations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a new head: Dr. Erica Schwartz. 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. MPP MICHELLE COOPER DISCUSSES ONTARIO’S HATE CRIME PROSECUTIONS UNIT How will Ontario's Hate Crime Prosecutions Unit, the first one ever in Canada, work? Libby Znaimer is joined by Ontario PC MPP Michelle Cooper (Eglinton-Lawrence). ARE YOU GOING TO LOOK OUT FOR THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER AND PARTIAL SOLAR  ECLIPSE? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Here's what you need to know about viewing both the partial solar eclipse and perseid meteor shower in Ontario. Libby Znaimer is joined by Rupinder Brar, Senior Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Ontario Tech University.

  8. Aug 11

    What to Know About Toronto's New Hate Crimes Prosecution Unit

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO LAUNCHES A NEW SPECIALIZED PROSECUTIONS UNIT, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN CANADA The political panel reacts to Ontario's specialized hate crimes prosecution unit & the Federal Conservatives are calling on Prime Minister Carney not to cave when it comes to Canada-US trade talks. Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Health Minister and Deputy Premier; Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister.  A CLOSER LOOK AT ONTARIO SPECIALIZED HATE CRIMES PROSECUTION UNIT We take a closer look at Ontario's new specialized hate crimes prosecution unit and what it entails. Libby Znaimer is joined by Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer, and Alan Kessel, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, former Assistant Deputy Minister and legal adviser to the Government of Canada and a former deputy high commissioner of Canada to the United Kingdom. BRAD BRADFORD WANTS TO GET RID OF BIKE LANES ON BLOOR ST WEST IF ELECTED & TORONTO POLICE SERVICE’S MOBILITY SAFETY BLITZ In an announcement in Etobicoke this morning, Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford promised to get rid of bike lanes on Bloor West. Also, he weighs in on the current TPS safety blitz on mobility vehicles in the city. Libby Znaimer is joined by Brad Bradford, a Toronto mayoral candidate and a current Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 (Beaches East York).

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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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