The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice-President at Enterprise Canada, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today. Some American businesses are pushing back against Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada with a football-themed billboard campaign. Jerry speaks with Kimberly Daniels, licensed U.S. customs broker and owner of Mercantile Logistics, about how tariffs are...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on the idea of increasing private-sector involvement in the operation of Canadian airports. He discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of airport privatization.  To dig deeper into the issue, Jerry speaks with John Gradek, faculty lecturer in aviation management at McGill University and former Air Canada executive, about privatizing airport operat...

It’s time for Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group. York Regional Police share video of an officer delivering an NFL‑worthy tackle on a motorcyclist. Jerry speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin, cov...

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to a judge ruling that colonialism caused a First Nations man to become a deadly driver. He then explores some marketing stories with branding expert Tony Chapman, covering MapQuest’s giant printed directions to Lake Ontario, a drone‑powered PC Health ad slammed as “dystopian,” and Sydney Sweeney facing backlash from athletes over a nude cam...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the top stories of the day with Karen Stintz, vice president of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work. Jerry then looks at a federal program to name newsrooms deemed reliable and trustworthy and explains why he is against this.      Canadian cities say they “can’t afford to put...

Jerry opens the show responding to comments from Tom Parkin about the state of Toronto and his endorsement of Olivia Chow.  Next, a gas price check-in with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They look at where diesel prices stand and when winter gas arrives at the pumps this week. Jerry then digs into the universal school food program and reacts to last week’s i...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010. Jerry then looks at where we stand today in the war on terror, speaking with J.J. Green , WTOP National Security Correspondent. Next, Jerry covers a disturbing case: an Ontario Justice of the Peace says she was “terrified” after a fellow JP entered chambers and told h...

Jerry opens the show discussing Canada’s inter‑provincial trade barriers, referencing Deb Hutton’s interview with Ryan Manucha from the C.D. Howe Institute. He marks 25 years after 9/11 with a conversation about Gander, Newfoundland’s role on that day. He speaks with Percy Farwell, the current mayor of Gander. Next, Jerry looks at whether Parliament should be sitting if Canada is...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo. A Roncesvalles condo board is spending up to $40,000 to fix a laneway, but the owner died in 1983. Jerry speaks with real estate lawyer Bob Aaron. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca. Then, Jerry closes the hour with a question about at wh...

Jerry opens the show with Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, and he asks: why would anyone spend $3000 on a phone? Then, he talks about tech with tech expert Carmi Levy. They dig into: a free AI‑basics course for all Canadians by year’s end, a massive IDScan breach affecting over 470,000 Ontario driver’s licences, and why police say the Carney government’s lawful‑access bill...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day. Toronto has already surpassed its all-time record for lithium-ion battery fires. Jerry looks at the growing safety concerns surrounding e-bikes, scooters, and other battery-powered devices, and examines what can be done to reduce the risk. Ontario sch...

Jerry opens the show with a look at the Toronto mayoral race, following criticism of Olivia Chow for skipping a debate focused on antisemitism while other candidates pledged to address the issue. He also examines new polling that shows Chow maintaining a double-digit lead over Brad Bradford and asks whether the campaign dynamic is changing at all. The Canada-U.S. trade war continues to escalate, w...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the day's top stories with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network. Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun , about why ignoring Donald Trump’s trolling might be wise, but that we should look at what he does next. It’s Telescopic Tuesday, with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Risk...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant, weighing in on the Canada–U.S. trade war. With back‑to‑school season underway, Jerry looks at the push to eliminate cars at dropoff and pickup and asks: at what point should kids just walk to school? Even if it restores news on social media, a deal with the U.S. cannot cost Canada its digital sovereignty. Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑bas...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the day's top stories with Brian Lilley, political columnist from the Toronto Sun . Would you pass a driver’s test today? Jerry speaks with Andrew Clark, columnist for the Globe and Mail and professor at Humber Polytechnic. TIFF’s Board of Directors has appointed John Tory as Chair. He joins Jerry to talk about this new role. Plus - this w...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant, weighing in on Olivia Chow opting out of an antisemitism debate. Some U.S. cities are now rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights.  Jerry breaks down how it works. Canada is assessing risks to imports after an India raid uncovered fake labels on food products. Jerry speaks with Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute...

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer at Workly Law, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at the effectiveness of counter‑tariffs with Vincent Geloso, senior economist at the MEI. Next, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry for The Blacklock’s Report. Jerry wraps the hour by weighing in on new research as...

Jerry opens the show with the storm cleanup after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc across Toronto and the GTA. He speaks with Bianca Pizzo, Hydro One representative, about the damage and restoration efforts. Then, the Toronto Police Association Monthly Check‑In with the President of the TPA, Clayton Campbell. Jerry sets the record straight on ETFO’s comments about Staples gift cards for te...

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by John Tory Jr, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to break down the top stories of the day. Lawyers are trying to block TMU law graduates from practicing in Ontario. He speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP. Jerry then turns to politics and trade with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, discussing what American...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant: Ontario teachers are required to order school supplies through a Staples portal, but many found cheaper prices on Staples’ regular website. Jerry then turns to some brand topics with marketing expert Tony Chapman, covering Lululemon’s push into resale and the new Canadian Tire–Tim Hortons loyalty partnership. The Ford government says it...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Vass Bedar, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. Jerry chats about parts of highways speed limits being increased to a limit of 110KM. Is that enough to stop as many accidents or will it cause more to occur - and does this change cause anything to be different in terms of traffic on the roads? With the counter-tariffs set to be put in place September 8t...

Jerry opens the show with a conversation about a Blacklocks article titled  “Man From McKinsey Is Back” Toronto Police issued over 16 thousand tickets in a e-bike safety blitz - Jerry expands more on the topic of e-bikes. Should we say no to China? Jerry takes your calls on the mayor of Brampton saying BYD asked about taking over Canadian Stellantis plant. Sunira Chaudri joins the...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji of the Queens Park Observer, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. Jerry takes on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, he shares his thoughts on that along with the support she has been getting from people. Bob Richardson chats with Jerry about the beaches byelection that starts today. Plus, how many accidents do you think are caused by distrac...

Jerry opens the show with a conversation about public grocery stores and how it still isn't working Carmi Levi joins Jerry to answer Jerry's question, “what happens to my crypto money if I die and don't leave any instructions?" They look at the technological angle of this discussion. Is Canada Donald Trump’s true  target? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley comes on to the show to...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. As the Canada-U.S. trade dispute continues, consumers are wondering what it means for their finances. A visit to the Canadian National Exhibition is leaving some attendees stunned by the price tag. Jerry discusses reports of visitors spending eye-popping amounts on admission...