AM640 Toronto Radio - John Oakley

	LOU SCHIZAS lou@happycapitalism.com Prior to joining BNN (Business News Network), Schizas, a life long investor and entrepreneur, was a Calgary-based financial advisor. Lou is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and undertook graduate studies in Economics at the State University of New York. He holds the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Lou is also a Professor of Finance at Sheridan College Institute of Technology. Lou Schizas, Business News Network's original on-air equities analyst joins John Oakley weekday mornings at 6:55, 7:55 and 8:55.
	BILL WATTERS Far and away the most knowledgeable person about Leafs hockey on the planet, Bill Watters has done it all in pro hockey. The current co-host of the critically acclaimed noon hour hockey talk show Leafs Lunch, “Wilbur” has worked as the Assistant General Manager for The Maple Leafs, GM of The Leafs' former AHL affiliate, a player agent, a GM for Team Canada at the World Championships, a hockey radio colour commentator, a TV analyst and is one of the most beloved hockey personalities across the entire NHL. He's signed NHL contracts, made blockbuster trades and is one of the main reasons why AM640 Toronto Radio is considered a hockey powerhouse. Listen to Bill's expert opinion on the biggest hockey news at 7:20 every morning on the John Oakley Show, and don't forget to tune in from Noon to 1pm for Leafs Lunch and again from 4pm-7pm for The Bill Watters Show!
	ERIC MARGOLIS Eric is a contributing editor to Sun Media, who's area of focus is the Middle East, South Asia, and Islam. He also writes for Dawn, Pakistan's leading newspaper, the Gulf Times in Qatar, the Khaleej Times in Dubai, and the American Conservative. He appears regularly on such television outlets as CNN, Fox, CBC, Britain's British Sky Broadcasting News, NPR, and CTV National. John checks in on the World with Eric every Monday morning at 8:10am
	DIANE FRANCIS Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large for the National Post is well known across the country for her hard-hitting newspaper columns. She is also a broadcaster and author of eight best-selling books. In addition she is a sought-after speaker, host of events and participant in conferences around the world. She has been honoured with many prestigious awards from associations, publications and universities across the country. She is renowned for her columns which appear in The Financial Post section of National Post but also for her syndicated columns which appear in the Canwest newspaper chain. All of her recent work can be found at her website. Hear Diane Francis, Editor at Large, on the John Oakley Show every Tuesday morning at 8:10am
	REVEREND CHARLES MCVETY Reverend Charles McVety is the President of the Canada Christian College and President of the Canada Family Action Coalition. When he's not debating the issues of the day on the John Oakley Show, he's a lobbyist, TV host, columnist and author of books on the fundamentals of Christian Ministries. Charles debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the Oakley Show.
	GRETTA VOSPER info@progressivechristianity.ca Gretta Vosper founded the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity and has served as its Chair since its inception. Her recent book With or Without God: Why the Way We Live is More Important than What We Believe became a national bestseller within a week of publication and has stirred debate across the church. Controversial Bishop John Shelby Spong, who wrote the forward for her book, introduced Gretta to his readership as a guest columnist, calling her “one of the most exciting voices in 21st century Christianity.” She ministers with the congregation of West Hill United Church in east Toronto. Visit www.progressivechristianity.ca Gretta debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the Oakley Show.
	JOHN BOLTON John Robert Bolton is an American public servant who has served in several Republican presidential administrations. He served as the interim Permanent US Representative to the UN from August 2005 until December 2006 on a recess appointment, and resigned in December 2006 when his recess appointment would have ended. Bolton is currently of counsel to the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, in their Washington D.C. office. He is also involved with a broad assortment of conservative think tanks and policy institutes, including the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA), Project for the New American Century (PNAC), Institute of East-West Dynamics, National Rifle Association, US Commission on International Religious Freedom, and the Council for National Policy (CNP). Bolton was formerly involved with Committee for Peace and Security in the Gulf (CPSG), Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Federalist Society, National Policy Forum, National Advisory Board, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, New Atlantic Initiative, Project on Transitional Democracies, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). John Bolton is now a commentator for the John Oakley Show.
	JOHN TURLEY-EWART John Turley-Ewart is the National Post's deputy comment Editor. In addition to writing editorials and op eds for the National Post and Financial Post, Turley-Ewart is a member of the National Post's editorial board, the editorial cartoon editor and appears regularly on television and radio as a political commentator. He was a banker for nearly 10 years before completing an MA in British history and turning to federal politics where he worked on a wide range of public policy issues, including homelessness and federal bank policy. In 2000, Turley-Ewart completed a PhD in Canadian business and political history under the supervision of Prof. Michael Bliss at the University of Toronto. He joined the Post in early 2001. You can hear John as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	ERNIE EVES Ernie Eves has had a long and distinguished career in both public service and private business. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Mr. Eves attended the University of Toronto and is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. Ernie Eves graduated in 1970, was called to the Bar in 1972 and became a Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Ernie was a Member of Provincial Parliament for nearly 24 years and served as Ontario’s 23rd Premier from April 15, 2002 until October 23, 2003. Ernie was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1981 and was subsequently re-elected seven times. Ernie has served in numerous legislative capacities including; Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education & Minister of Colleges & Universities, Provincial Secretary for Resource Development, Minister of Skills Development, Opposition Whip, Opposition House Leader, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Government House Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. An active member of his community, Ernie founded the Big Brothers Association of Parry Sound, is a former President of the Kinsmen Club of Parry Sound and is a recipient of the Kinsmen Club of Canada’s Outstanding President’s Award. Ernie is a Founder and Chairman of the Justin Eves Foundation. Established in his son’s memory, the Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization granting scholarships and bursaries to learning-disabled and disadvantaged young people to assist them as they achieve their post-secondary education. Mr. Eves is currently Executive Chairman of Jacob Securities Inc. You can hear Ernie as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	BUZZ HARGROVE Basil (Buzz) Hargrove served as National President of the Canadian Auto Workers union from his election in 1992 until his retirement in September 2008. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Hargrove’s roots in the labour movement began on the auto assembly line in Windsor, Ontario. He held several leadership positions and eventually joined the UAW staff in Toronto in 1975 and helped form the CAW in 1985. Along with his efforts as National President, he served as vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress’ executive committee. In November 1998, Hargrove released an autobiography entitled Labour of Love: The Fight to Create a More Humane Canada. Hargrove has received a number of honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and was named a Fellow of Centennial College in June of 2005. Nationally recognized for his contributions to society, Buzz was named an officer of the Order of Canada in 2008. Since retirement, Buzz has focused his energy on many different projects including interim Ombudsman to the National Hockey League Players Association and is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in the Ted Rogers School of Business. Hargrove lives with his wife Denise Small in Mississauga, Ontario. You can hear Buzz as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	LEO VICTOR PANITCH Leo Victor Panitch (BA Manitoba; MA & PhD London School of Economics, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada) is the Senior Canada Research Chair in Comparative Political Economy and Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science at York University. For 25 years he has also been the co-editor of the internationally renowned annual volume, The Socialist Register. His most recent books are In and out of Crisis and American Empire and the Political Economy of Global Finance and Renewing Socialism: Transforming Democracy, Strategy and Imagination. His earlier books include Global Capitalism and American Empire; From Consent to Coercion: The Assault on Trade Union Freedoms; The End of Parliamentary Socialism; Working Class Politics in Crisis; and Social Democracy and Industrial Militancy. Professor Panitch was for many years a regular on CBC television's Face Off and CBC Radio's Commentary, and Foreign Policy magazine featured his essay on 'Thoroughly Modern Marx' on its front cover in April/May 2009. You can hear Leo as a regular contributor to the The Econoclash Panel, on The John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	ROB FORD The son of former MPP Doug Ford, Etobicoke politics and community political involvement is in Councillor Rob Ford's blood. As a principal of a successful Etobicoke business that employs over 80 people, Rob brings a "bottom line and customer service" focus to the municipal sector. If you need assistance with a City issue, please do not hesitate to contact him or his office; the Taxpayers of Ward 2 elected Mr. Ford to Council, so do not forget that he works for you. You can hear Rob rant about What's Eating Rob Ford every Thursday morning at 8am on the Oakley Show.
	DAVID MENZIES David Menzies is a freelance journalist based in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill. Since the early nineties, he's contributed to serveral newspapers and magazines, including the National Post, Western Standard, Toronto Star, Financial Post Magazine, Canadian Business, Profit, Saturday Night, Marketing and several trade publications. Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear David take on Susan G. Cole in the Media & The Message.
	SUSAN G. COLE Susan was born in Toronto and has her bachelor's degree from Harvard. As an activist, she's been active in the gay community for over 25 years, and was a member of the first lesbian political organization in Toronto. As a playwright she founded, composed and played piano in Toronto's first all-women's band Mama Quilla II. Susan is the Senior Entertainment Editor for NOW Magazine. Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear Susan defend her Liberal views against David Menzies in the Media & The Message.
	JOE FIORITO Joe Fiorito is a city columnist at the Toronto Star. His Metro Diary Column appears Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He has written for the Montreal Gazette, the National Post, and the Globe and Mail newspapers. He won the National Newspaper Award for Columns in 1995. Catch Joe on The City Confidential Panel every Friday at 9am.
	Lorrie Goldstein Lorrie Goldstein is a columnist with the Toronto Sun and the paper's Senier Associate Editor. His columns appear on Thursdays and Sundays and mainly focus on examples of politicians doing stupid things - which means his source material is almost endless. Born and raised in Toronto, he's also a passionate defender of the city from the forces of political correctness, whom, he says, are always on the lookout for new ways to take the fun out of our lives. You can hear Lorrie on The City Confidential Panel every Friday at 9am.