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. 2d ago

    Free For All Friday - October 9 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby Znaimer, guests and listeners reacted to the latest regarding the Toronto and Mississauga municipal races and talked about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. Libby was joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP and David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.

  2. 3d ago

    Caryma S'ad and Marco Martins, City Council Candidates, Chat With Libby

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO'S MAYORAL RACE WITH CHRIS ALEXANDER OUT OF THE PICTURE How is Toronto's mayoral race shaping up with just a couple weeks left and Chris Alexander out of the picture? And reaction to a new Nanos poll on congestion in the city.  Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside, for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. FEDS NOT EXPANDING MAiD FOR INDIVIDUALS SOLELY SEEKING IT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS This MAiD exclusion decision by the feds is indefinite. For reaction, Libby Znaimer is joined by Georgia Vrakas, a professor at the University of Quebec and clinical psychologist. MARCO MARTINS AND CARYMA S'AD ON WHY THEY ARE RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL Libby Znaimer is joined by Marco Martins, Candidate for Toronto City Councillor in Ward 9 Davenport, followed by Caryma S'ad, Candidate for Toronto City Councillor Ward 14 Toronto Danforth.

  3. 4d ago

    The 3 Year Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks on Israel

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A LAB WORKER CONNECTED TO ANTI-PLAGUE LAB IN SIBERIA 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, to discuss Mpox, exercise during cancer treatment, and other medical news of the week. THE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCTOBER 7TH HAMAS TERROR ATTACKS ON ISRAEL: A SPECIAL ZOOMER RADIO BROADCAST Today marks the three year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks on Israel. To mark this important day we bring on very important voices, starting with Raquel Look whose son, Canadian Alexandre Look, was murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7th. We then bring in Rabbi Debra Landsberg of Temple Manu-El and Mark Sandler, Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combating Antisemitism to discuss the explosion of antisemitism in Canada since October 2023. And, finally, we bring on Vivian Bercovici, a former Ambassador of Canada to Israel, to discuss how the country is marking the third year anniversary and the political climate there ahead of their elections.

  4. 5d ago

    Chris Alexander Drops Out of Mayoral Race

    RECOVERING POLITICIANS: CHRIS ALEXANDER DROPS OUT & THE FUTURE OF QUEBEC The panel reacts to Chris Alexander dropping out of the Toronto mayoral race and the Quebec election outcome. Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister; Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant; and Tasha Kheiriddin, Columnist with The National Post, Occasional Guest Host on Fight Back and a candidate for TDSB Trustee. PLANNING THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR WITH THE COST OF FOOD IN MIND Sylvain breaks down the cost considerations you'll want to make as you prepare your Canadian Thanksgiving meals with loved ones. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. WOMEN AND HEART ATTACKS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NEW INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES  A closer look at new international guidelines when it comes to women and heart attacks. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Beth Abramson, Cardiologist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

  5. 6d ago

    Reaction to Municipal Races in Toronto and Mississauga

    ZOOMER SQUAD: IT'S QUEBEC ELECTION DAY & REACTION TO THE TORONTO AND MISSISSAUGA ELECTION RACES Libby Znaimer is joined by David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, Will Stewart, Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President of Enterprise Canada and Lorne Bozinoff, President and CEO of Forum Research. Together, they discuss the municipal races in Toronto and Mississauga, as well as the Quebec election.   HOW OZEMPIC IS CHANGING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD Libby Znaimer is joined by Lucy Waverman, food columnist and cookbook author and Rose Reisman, a nutritionist and author. How Ozempic is changing our relationship with food and recipe ideas for this upcoming Canadian Thanksgiving. RETIRED GENERAL WAYNE EYRE GETS PERSONAL ABOUT HIS CAREER AND TALKS ABOUT CANADA'S CHANGING NATIONAL DEFENCE POLICY Libby Znaimer is joined by retired General Wayne Eyre, who served as the Canadian Armed Forces Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) between 2021 to 2024, to discuss his new book Into the Breach.

  6. Oct 2

    Free For All Friday - October 2 2026

    Today on Free For All Friday: Libby, guests and listeners weighed in on the Mississauga mayoral debate as well as the Toronto mayoral debate this week and other news making headlines.  Libby Znaimer was joined by John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative Strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group, and Anthony Quinn, President of CARP.

  7. Oct 1

    Visiting Long-Term Care Homes Amid Flue Season

    TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ANOTHER MAYORAL DEBATE & SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY CITY PARKING RESTRICTIONS Small businesses in Toronto are feeling the pain from city parking restrictions on Dundas St. West, and what are the latest developments in the municipal race? Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside, for Ward 16 (Don Valley East), James Pasternak (Ward 6 York Centre) and former Toronto City Councillor Karen Stintz. WHAT LOVED ONES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VACCINATION POLICY WHEN VISITING RESIDENT IN LONG TERM CARE What do folks need to consider when visiting their loved ones in long-term care and following vaccination policies? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario. HOW A 'SUPER EL NIÑO' IS AFFECTING ONTARIO What Ontarians need to know about how a 'Super El Niño' is affecting local temperatures. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dave Phillips, Senior Climatologist of Environment Canada.

  8. Sep 30

    Availability of High-Dose Flu Shots

    THE MEDICAL RECORD: AVAILABILITY OF HIGH DOSE FLU SHOTS AND WAIT TIMES AT FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL CLINICS IN ONTARIO Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer; Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing in Toronto; and Dr. Barry Pakes, Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and former Medical Officer of Health for York Region. Together, they discuss availability of COVID-19 vaccines and high-dose flu shots for seniors and what a new report details about wait times at for-profit medical clinics in Ontario.  FORMER HOMICIDE COP HANK IDSINGA ON LATEST WAVE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST JEWISH COMMUNITY 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. Hank reacts to the latest wave of violence targeting the Jewish community including the Belleville synagogue shooting, and the angry mob that disrupted Yom Kippur services at The Song Shul. He also weighs in on the issue of paid duty cops and whether private security should be able to bear arms as a deterrence strategy to protect against potential attacks at places like synagogues.  TORONTO CITY COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE KARINA LEMKE ON WHY SHE'S RUNNING Libby Znaimer is joined by Karina Lemke, Candidate, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 11 University-Rosedale Karina explains the key issues she feels are important for the ward, her thoughts on current leadership at city hall and their priorities, and how she hopes to improve the city we live in. Karina has also been vocal about the need for Toronto's mayor to be on the Toronto Police Board.

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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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