The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show with commentary on finding your passion in life, and why people stay in jobs they don’t enjoy instead of pursuing what actually motivates them. Two Ontario women found online deals that were too good to be true.  Jerry takes your calls and asks: Have you ever bought something that was too good to be true? Then it’s time for Ask a Traffic Cop, as Jerry welcomes...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is at the party table with Jim Richards to break down the top stories of the day. A study shows people on GLP‑1 drugs appear to do less physical activity. He speaks with Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010 medical correspondent, about what the findings mean. A suspect wanted in the U.S. Consulate shooting has now been arrested, according to Toronto police. Jer...

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about how pre‑construction homes are sold in Ontario, why the system frustrates him, and what needs to change. Next, Jerry asks: What is the ultimate “dad car”?  He speaks with Greg Carrasco, host of The Greg Carrasco Show on NEWSTALK 1010. Canada has entered a new era of AI in political ads. Jerry speaks with Robyn Urback, columnist with T...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010 to talk about the top stories of the day.  Next, Jerry looks at the City of Toronto’s plan to introduce an AI chatbot to handle some 311 inquiries.  Jerry then welcomes Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Report, for his weekly segment. They discuss the top...

Jerry opens the show with a personal story about his storage unit, explaining how after he notified his provider that he was leaving due to rising costs, they suddenly offered him a better deal to stay. He reflects on the tactic companies use to retain customers only after they’ve decided to leave rather than rewarding loyalty upfront.   Next, Jerry discusses a concerning cyber breach i...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co-host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. Together, they discuss the top stories of the day.  Next, Jerry speaks with Karen Stintz, Special Advisor to TRACCS and former TTC Chair, about how Canada can fix its transit rail delivery challenges.  Then, Jerry turns to concerns about the auto industry in Canada...

Jerry opens the show by revisiting a conversation from yesterday and talks about how feelings are not facts. Next, Jerry thinks people shouldn’t hate Elon Musk for his wealth.  Veteran pollster John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, breaks down a recent poll suggesting Doug Ford is Canada’s least popular premier. 

It’s time for Party for Two! At the party table today, Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public‑affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day. More Ontarians are using AI for financial advice, according to a new survey. Jerry speaks with Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at iA Private Wealth and host of The Allan Small Financial Show , about...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on people's perceptions of the United States.  The federal government has tabled a new privacy bill aimed at boosting protections for children and increasing transparency around data use. Jerry speaks with Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange , about what young people think of this new bill. The Carney government policy could threaten Canada’s a...

It’s time for Party for Two!  Today, Jerry is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group, to break down the top stories of the day. Companies like IKEA are betting big on small stores.  He speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of Chatter That Matters, about why some stores are becoming more compact.  A 12‑year‑old boy has been...

Jerry opens the show asking the question: Is X useful… or a dumpster fire?  He shares his latest experience on X. Next, Jerry turns to a story out of Oxford County: A Pride flag was stolen and the flagpole cut down at a local school. He speaks with Lee Griffi, Editor of the Woodstock Ingersoll Echo, about what happened and how the community is responding. Federal Conservatives released...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, to break down the day’s biggest stories. tackles whether someone found not criminally responsible for a deadly attack should be released after treatment, and debates if social media bans are a shortcut instead of fixing platform safety. They also discuss concerns over reduced pesticide transparency for migrant workers...

Jerry Agar explores why social media bans may miss the mark when it comes to protecting young people, highlighting perspectives from youth on what actually improves online safety.    Listeners weigh in on parenting ambition, debating whether pushing kids toward stardom—sparked by reflections on Taylor Swift’s success—can do more harm than good, especially for other chil...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co‑founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the day’s biggest stories. Jerry then turns to a major infrastructure setback in Windsor, where a statement from Chuck Andary confirms the Gordie Howe Bridge opening is delayed. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornin...

Jerry opens the show with breaking news: a Toronto police officer has been shot during an exchange of gunfire. He speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, about what is known so far and what investigators will be looking for next.   Jerry then turns to Parliament Hill where he speaks with Tony Baldinelli, Conservative MP for Niagara Falls & Nia...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to break down the biggest headlines of the day.  Next, he looks at a new survey showing men are nearly twice as likely as women to admit lying in job interviews. He opens the phones and asks listeners: have you ever stretched the truth on a resume or in an interview...even just a little?  Then, i...

Jerry opens the show discussing a troubling incident out of B.C., where a teacher was reprimanded after calling a student a “fat kid” during a P.E. class. He shares his thoughts and takes listener calls about their thoughts.  Next, Jerry is joined by Lianne Phillipson, nutritionist and host of Eat This with Lianne , who shares her experience living out of an Airstream while travel...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and is at the party table with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada.  Deb then asks listeners about the concept of “Death Cleaning.”  Have you done it? Do you wish others would?  Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top scienc...

Deb Hutton hosts the show this morning and opens the show with breaking news: the Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens Friday. She speaks with former MP for Windsor West, Brian Masse.  Next, Deb speaks with Karen Stints about her column about how she believes we should give the homeless an address, not the right to an encampment. Deb then opens the phones for listener reaction to Karen’s...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk about the top stories of the day.  Jerry then opens the phone to ask, is “retirement” a dirty word?  Doug Ford is in Washington amid tense trade talks.  Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley, political col...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on how Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s World Cup ticket‑reselling scheme. Next, Jerry turns to new findings from U of T researchers, who have discovered a method of using AI to create more dangerous computer worms. NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jerry to break down what this means. Jerry then shifts to road safety with Sean Shapiro,...

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the day’s top stories. Then Jerry shifts gears for a fun conversation about Led Zeppelin 3 with Joe Cristiano, producer of Moore in the Morning. Next, Jerry asks listeners: What incident on a first date meant there was no second date? The show wraps with Touchdowns & Fumbles. The...

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about his latest run‑in with self‑checkout. Jerry then welcomes Graham Richardson, host of the new Graham Richardson Show and Ottawa Bureau Chief for CTV National News, to talk about the launch of his program and what listeners can expect. Next, Jerry breaks down car insurance changes coming July 1, with expert insight from Nainesh Kotak of Kotak Personal I...