The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio to break down the day’s biggest stories. Next, Jerry asks the question: What do MPPs actually do when the legislature is on break?  He speaks with Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and now Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, about what really happens behind the scenes.  Then it’s time for The Blacklock’s...

Jerry opens the show with Joe Warmington to discuss his Toronto Sun piece arguing that the Emergencies Act may be needed as “organized” attacks on Jews are allowed to fester. Next, Jerry asks: What are the road rules for cops?  He’s joined by Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, to break down what police can and can’t do on the road.  Then Jerry opens the...

Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day, on today's Party for Two. Tasha Kheiriddin joins Jerry for a discussion on claims that Mark Carney is in denial about what’s driving rising antisemitism. Jerry then speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, for the monthly update...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on residential schools.  Then, he delves into the Zellers relaunch and the return of classic Pizza Huts with branding and marketing expert, Tony Chapman.    Chinese electric vehicles have now arrived in Canada as a federal memo warns of privacy risks. But, if a new U.S. bill passes, drivers of Chinese EVs may not be allowed to cross the bord...

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by former City Councillor, Karen Stintz, to break down the top stories of the day. Prime Minister Mark Carney says “Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians” in a speech addressing rising antisemitism. Jerry weighs in on the speech.  Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the...

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about honesty and ethics, sparked by his own restaurant experience this weekend where another patron left behind a money clip. Would you have taken the cash?  Toronto police were caught on tape tackling a cyclist who allegedly ran a stop sign. Jerry weighs in on the situation.  A new study found that for young people, remote work, not AI, may be d...

Karen Gordon joins the party table with Deb.  Ontario Day! Have you heard of it? Well Deb chats with Minister Graham McGregor to discuss the newly minted holiday. Noah Shack, CEO of Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs joins the show to discuss Carney's announcement today as he is set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism.

Deb is in for Jerry today as she discusses how Toronto council is nudging heat bylaw plans forward as renters face another stifling summer, she talks to an environmental lawyer as well as takes your calls on the matter . Deb also discusses teacher absences on the rise and gets your opinion on it .  Finally, Deb takes on a point Scott Reid made on the Morning Brief on alternatives for people b...

It’s Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show , to break down the biggest stories of the day. Ontario students fear the school washroom, but one principal might have found a solution. Jerry speaks with Kirsty Cunningham, Principal of Caring and Safe Schools at the York Region District School Board. It's Friday, which means Touchdowns & Fumbles!...

Jerry opens the show with a morning rant about bad drivers, joined by Deepa Prashad, co‑host of Daryn & Deepa on 99.9 Virgin Radio, about pet peeves on the road.  Jerry then digs into new documents showing Prime Minister Mark Carney spent $195,000 on in‑flight catering across three trips. He speaks with John Tory Jr., aviation expert, about what’s normal, what’s not, and how g...

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks into comments from former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux, and the current sports climate. He speaks with Mike Wilner, Toronto Star columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast, about sport culture.  Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Repor...

Jerry opens the show with a warm‑hearted version of his usual morning rant, by talking about what really matters.  He then turns to a shed fire that officials say was caused by lithium‑ion batteries in e‑bikes. Jerry weighs in on the growing number of fires linked to these batteries and what needs to change. Next, he looks at TTC safety upgrades as the agency says it’s advancing new ini...

On today's Party for Two, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, joins Jerry at the party table to talk about today's top stories.    Canada will purchase an aerial surveillance system from Sweden. Professor in Leadership at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, Christian Leuprecht, explains.&n...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on how effective strong mayor powers have been.    Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about his new column on refugee health program abuse.    Then, Jerry speaks with political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin, about her column on why Prime Minister Carney needs to now stay out of the Alberta separatism debate.    NASA has reve...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by a new guest at the party table, Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange. He then revisits the Bruno Mars saga: the Rogers Stadium show was so loud it rattled homes 10 km away in Thornhill. He speaks with James Pasternak, Toronto City Councillor for York Centre, about what the city can and can't do about it. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant. Today he talks about how we do not have an expectation of total privacy in public.  He then turns to the housing market with Ron Butler, Principal at Butler Mortgage.  More Ontarians are missing mortgage payments, with delinquency rates up 52% in a year and insolvency levels are hitting the highest level since 2009.  Jerry weighs in on MPs...

On today's Party for Two, 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 turns to Western University where a professor rejected exam results amid suspected AI cheating. He speaks with Professor Jacob Shelley, from Western’s Faculty of Law and School of Health St...

Jerry opens the show by talking about a study that answered the question: Why do people succeed in life?  Then Jerry turns to a neighbourhood dispute over the Bruno Mars concert and nearby residents that say the noise and vibrations were unbearable.  Robyn Urback's new column looks at a trend inside the Toronto Police Service: more than a dozen officers have been arrested this year. Jerr...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Ford government’s decision to freeze Freedom of Information requests amid controversy. Jerry then speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to break down new Alberta separatism polling ahead of a potential referendum. Jerry weighs in on the headline of how young people in Ontario are ditching fancy weddings just to...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Spotify’s new “Reserved” feature could make concert ticketing less miserable. He speaks with Eric Alper, Canadian music journalist and publicist, about whether this could actually fix anything. Next, Jerry reacts to an...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. When is it okay for a kid to quit their organized sport?  He looks at the research, the psychology, and the difference between resilience and burnout. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at...

Jerry opens the show reacting to a watchdog report warning that the FIFA World Cup could cost Canadian taxpayers $1 billion. J Then NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy and Jerry explore tech topics including: Graduates booing AI pep talks at college commencements Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener driving questions!  Plus - How realistic are shows like...

It’s time for Party for Two! Deb Hutton is hosting the show today and is joined by Vass Bednar, Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then takes your calls on a City Council motion that would have Toronto explore sound‑activated cameras capable of ticketing excessively noisy vehicles. Plus, a look at the DrinkSmart Campus Pulse Surv...

Deb Hutton is in for Jerry Agar today. She opens the show with a conversation with Councillor Brad Bradford, who has announced a crackdown on dangerous e‑bikes across the city. Deb then speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the policing issues raised in Chief Myron Demkiw’s recent interview with John Moore, including the Toronto mayor’s commen...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day. The United States is pausing a long‑standing military board with Canada, saying Canada has “failed to make credible progress.” Jerry speaks with Aurel Braun, professor of political science and international relations at the Univ...