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. 12H AGO

    Free For All Friday - May 22 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby, guests and listeners reacted to the news that Toronto City Council voted to approve covering half the cost of Councillor Chris Moise's legal fees connected to an integrity commissioner investigation that concluded that he violated the City's code of conduct, among other local news of the week.  Libby is joined by Karen Stintz, a former Toronto City Councillor, Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President of Enterprise Canada as well as Mike Colle, a Toronto City Councillor (Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence) and Deputy Mayor for North York.

    52 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The Cost of FIFA to Taxpayers and the State of Customer Service

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: FIFA COST TO TAXPAYERS OVER $1 BILLION + THE LATEST ON TORONTO POLICE  Libby Znaimer is joined by former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz, Executive Director of IntegrityTO Daniel Tate and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group. We discuss the over $1 billion cost of FIFA games for taxpayers, the latest on the TPS scandals and Chief Demkiw's comments, and other local news of the week. TORONTO CITY COUNCILLOR JON BURNSIDE TALKS TORONTO POLICE SCANDALS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and a former cop. What does Mr. Burnside think about the scandals that the Toronto Police Services are grappling with including the arrest of off duty officers in Spain, former homicide cop Hank Idsinga's allegations of racism and antisemitism at the top ranks of Toronto Police and Project South? He joins to discuss. THE STATE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE  Libby Znaimer is joined by Shaun Belding, the CEO of The Belding Group of Companies and a global expert on customer experience and customer service. It’s time to check in on the state of customer service. You’d think that the easiest way to get answers about products and services would be to call a company's customer service rep directly over the phone. But, as Libby explains, and as many might be able to relate to, this really isn’t always the case. Are companies doing a good enough job training their client-facing employees?

    52 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Is There a Culture Problem Within Toronto Police?

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE LATEST ON HANTAVIRUS + OTHER HEALTHCARE NEWS THIS WEEK 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 and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto. Together, our panel discusses the latest on the hantavirus outbreak and other healthcare news of the week. IS THERE A CULTURE PROBLEM WITHIN TORONTO POLICE SERVICES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, followed by Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind. Is there a culture problem within Toronto Police Services given the news of Project South, the arrests of off duty TPS officers in Spain and allegations of antisemitism and racism in the upper ranks of police by former homicide cop Hank Idsinga? BRAD BRADFORD PITCHES 8 POINT PLAN REGARDING E-BIKE SAFETY Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19 Beaches-East York), and a Toronto Mayoral candidate. Brad Bradford details his 8 point plan regarding e-bike safety in the city.

    51 min

  4. 3D AGO

    A Closer Look at Canada's Immigration System

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS:  CONSERVATIVE MP VISITS TAIWAN 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. Our panel reacts to Conservative MP Michael Chong's visit to Taiwan, the arrest of TPS officers in Spain and the US backing out of the historic Canada-US defence board. TONY KELLER WINS THE DONNER PRIZE FOR HIS BOOK ON CANADA’S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM Libby Znaimer is joined by Tony Keller, author of Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right and then Wrong and winner of the 2025-26 Donner Prize for his book. Tony discusses how Canada's immigration system has changed and the challenges it faces. ARREST MADE OF IRAN-BACKED TERRORIST AND WHAT'S CANADA'S SECURITY SITUATION AHEAD OF FIFA? Libby Znaimer is joined by Ward Elcock, former CSIS director and Phil Gurski, a former senior strategic terrorism analyst at CSIS and an author of eight books on terrorism. Together, they react to the arrest of an Iran-backed terrorist, and their thoughts on Canada's security situation ahead of FIFA.

    51 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Happy Victoria Day!

    THE ZOOMER SQUAD: GENERATIONAL SHIFTS IN GRANDPARENTING Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP; former Toronto City Councillor Rob Davis; and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, for a conversation about all things Zoomer. THE HISTORY OF VICTORIA DAY AND AN UPDATE ON THE ROYAL FAMILY Jane Brown is joined by Dr. 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, for a conversation about the history of Victoria Day, and an update on the royal family.   GARDENING TIPS WITH CHARLIE DOBBIN Jane Brown is joined by Charlie Dobbin, host of "The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin" on Zoomer Radio, to get the dirt on getting our gardens ready for the season.

    56 min

  6. MAY 15

    Free For All Friday - May 15 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby Znaimer, guests and listeners weighed in on the news of the week including what polling shows when it comes to mayoral candidate Brad Bradford and Mayor Olivia Chow (who has yet to declare that she's running) and more. Libby was joined by Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC Finance Minister and Darrell Bricker, the CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.

    50 min

  7. MAY 14

    Toronto's Electric Ferries Now Have Names

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOW ABOUT THE SALE OF DOUG FORD’S JET & TORONTO’S ELECTRIC FERRIES NOW HAVE NAMES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for (Ward 16 Don Valley East), Mike Colle, Toronto City Councillor (Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence) and Deputy Mayor of North York, and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. The latest Liaison poll shows Olivia Chow at a 13 point lead ahead of Brad Bradford. Meanwhile, the mayor still hasn't declared that she's running again. Toronto's two electric ferries are officially named and we discuss the numbers pertaining to the sale of the private jet by the Ford PCs. INTEGRACARE ON CAREGIVER BURNOUT Libby Znaimer is joined by Bethel McMaster, Director of Intake & Business Development at INTEGRAcare Inc. She is also a registered nurse. Together, they discuss the important role of caregivers, and the challenges they face including burnout.

    52 min

  8. MAY 13

    A Conversation with Former Homicide Cop Hank Idsinga

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: ONTARIO AG REPORT ON AI SCRIBES FOR DOCTORS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE NEWS THIS WEEK Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; 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; and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto. Our panel of doctors discuss tick season, the latest on the hantavirus outbreak and what this week's auditor general report details about AI scribes used by doctors. THE ONTARIO AG’S REPORT ON TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING IN THE PROVINCE Libby Znaimer is joined by Stephen Laskowski, President of the Ontario Trucking Association. Stephen weighs in on this week's Ontario Auditor General report and its details related to truck drivers in the province. AN INTERVIEW WITH HANK IDSINGA: PART II Libby Znaimer is joined by Hank Idsinga, a retired homicide Inspector with Toronto Police Service and author of "The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop". They sit down for part two of their conversation on his new memoir, his allegations of antisemitism and racism in the upper ranks of the Toronto Police Service and more.

    53 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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