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Dave Trafford
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Welcome In! This is NOW & NEXT.   Story Studio Network's Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford pokes holes, pokes fun and provokes the "second thing that comes to mind" on the big stories of the week. His regular contributors include a bi-weekly visit by the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!) Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams at the Toronto Region Board of Trade and, most recently, the Chief Communications Officer at the City of Toronto. Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles". Anne Marie Aikins is a "media relations maven", a sought after pundit and speaker, and a strategic comms adviser specializing in public transit in Ontario.

  1. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: TTC Money-back-guarantee and Quebec wants to regulate schoolyard snowbanks?

    2025-12-17

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: TTC Money-back-guarantee and Quebec wants to regulate schoolyard snowbanks?

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    13 min
  2. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Niagara's refresh/rebrand and Trump Eulogizes Rob Reiner

    2025-12-17

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Niagara's refresh/rebrand and Trump Eulogizes Rob Reiner

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    23 min
  3. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: All Hail Joe Bowen and the OPP probes a Skills Development Fund Recipient

    2025-12-09

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: All Hail Joe Bowen and the OPP probes a Skills Development Fund Recipient

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    21 min
  4. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Luxury Home Tax Hikes inToronto and Out of Control Healthcare Billings

    2025-12-03

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Luxury Home Tax Hikes inToronto and Out of Control Healthcare Billings

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: . I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    14 min
  5. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Still no delivery date "Soon Come Express" aka The Eglinton Crosstown.

    2025-12-02

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Still no delivery date "Soon Come Express" aka The Eglinton Crosstown.

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week:  I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    11 min
  6. RADIO DAYS SPECIAL:Wipers Up? Wipers Down? Gene and Dave tackle the pressing questions!

    2025-12-02

    RADIO DAYS SPECIAL:Wipers Up? Wipers Down? Gene and Dave tackle the pressing questions!

    THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week:  I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    24 min

  7. 2025-11-12

    Amelia Earhart inspired to fly when she visited Armour Heights in Toronto

    Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio. Featured voices in this episode: Chantal Gagnon, Historica CanadaKen Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical SocietyRic Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft RecoveryRCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ryan Khourchid Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation. Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    21 min

  8. 2025-11-11

    REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL: The story of William Barker - the most decorated member of Canada's armed forces

    We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto. Featured voices in this episode: Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation. Rod Black, Sports Broadcaster RCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan Schonfeldt Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation. Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word. Instagram: @storystudionetwork @rcaf_foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storystudionetwork/ https://www.facebook.com/rcaffoundation Twitter: twitter.com/storystudionet twitter.com/rcaf_foundation LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/story-studio-network linkedin.com/company/rcaf-foundation You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.

    29 min
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Welcome In! This is NOW & NEXT.   Story Studio Network's Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford pokes holes, pokes fun and provokes the "second thing that comes to mind" on the big stories of the week. His regular contributors include a bi-weekly visit by the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!) Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams at the Toronto Region Board of Trade and, most recently, the Chief Communications Officer at the City of Toronto. Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles". Anne Marie Aikins is a "media relations maven", a sought after pundit and speaker, and a strategic comms adviser specializing in public transit in Ontario.

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  • Creator
    Dave Trafford
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    384
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dave Trafford & iContact Productions
  • Show Website
    NOW and NEXT

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