The Jerry Agar Show

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Preet Banerjee, the founder of MoneyGaps.com, about the fiscal update and rate announcements.  Jerry and real estate lawyer, Bob Aaron, talk about the Montreal‑area homebuyers who are suing for $425,000, because an intruder’s viol...

Jerry opens the show with financial commentator, Pattie Lovett-Reid, to talk about Mark Carney’s fiscal update. He then takes your calls on Ontario’s proposal to ban cellphones in schools and restrict social media access for kids, as the province considers new rules. Doug Ford’s poll numbers have slipped. Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley about the direction of the government. ...

On today's party for two, Jerry speaks with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Deb Hutton, host of The Deb Hutton Show , about Carney’s recent comments that the state of 24 Sussex is “an embarrassment.” It's Telescopic Tuesday! NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings Jerry the top scien...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on Rogers offering voluntary severance packages as part of a cost‑cutting effort,  and why he believes the government should be doing the same. He then turns to Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund, and speaks with Emmanuelle Faubert, an economist at the MEI, about what it is.  Next, branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman joins Je...

Karen Stintz joins Jerry today at the party table to discuss some of  today's top stories including the gun threat at the White House correspondents’ dinner.  Bob Richardson joins the show to answer questions on the future of the NDP more importantly, if there is a future for the party at all. Jerry takes your calls on if Patti Hadju should still be minister, and why does our city...

Jerry opens today's show following up with his conversation with Mark Mendelson last Friday about the alleged antisemitism claims within the TPS. Anne Marie Aikins chats with Jerry to discuss her article on why Doug Ford’s government should expect leaks to reporters. Jerry also takes on the topic of what the punishment should be if caught watching Netflix on your phone.

On today's Party for Two, Jim Richards is at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day with Jerry!  Toronto police have busted an alleged “SMS‑blaster” cybercrime ring in the first case of its kind in Canada.  Newstalk 1010 tech expert, Carmi Levy is here to break down how this works and if we should worry.   Next, Jerry discusses antisemitism in the...

Jerry opens the show talking about thin‑skinned politicians who seem to be sensitive to criticism in public debate.   Jerry then speaks with Dave Trafford about several major provincial issues, including, proposals to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, Ontario’s plan to require a financial‑literacy test for high‑school graduation, and changes to FOI legislation.  Next, Je...

It’s Party for Two! Today Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Wayne Smith, Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research at TMU, about the economic impacts of bringing the World Cup to Toronto.  The Blacklock's Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, covers the latest from Ottawa and Parliament Hi...

Jerry opens the show by talking about the city going after a landlord for property‑standards violations by beginning $120,000 in repairs that will be charged back to the owner. Jerry then looks at a new report on policy choices and the decline of entrepreneurship in Canada with Charles Lammam, a Senior Fellow at the MEI. Ontario cities push the province to cover losses from development‑charge cuts...

On today's Party for Two, Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then takes your calls on business security and crime, continuing the conversation sparked by the Fairview Mall shooting. Next, Jerry asks: How difficult is it to sell a property with a history like Kingston Pen?  Frank Leo weighs in on th...

Jerry opens the show with news that Pride organizations are calling on Ontario to create a fund to support the festival. Jerry gives his thoughts on this.  Jerry then turns to a city councillor’s $20,000 in legal fees, which may end up on the taxpayers’ tab. He speaks with Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer from Workly Law. Next, Jerry looks at business security and crime followin...

On today's Party for Two, Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at a promise fulfilled by Mark Carney. Provinces are on track to allow cross‑border alcohol sales by next month. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on Marineland’s request for a $10–$20 million federal loan to export belugas to the United States, raising questions about ethics, oversight, and public funding. Branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman weighs in on Nike’s “walkers tolerated” Boston Marathon ad, which was pulled after backlash and Drake’s massive ice‑scul...

It’s Party for Two! Today, Sabrina Nanji, of the Queen’s Park Observer, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Bob Carter, Mayor of Minden Hills, about the thousands of sandbags distributed during the town’s state of emergency as flooding continues to threaten homes and infrastructure. Enterprise demanded nearly $10,000 from a couple over all...

Jerry opens the show with the news that Doug Ford is backing off the airplane purchase, as the province now plans to sell the $28.9‑million private jet “as quickly as possible” following public backlash. Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his column arguing that Ford caved to pressure in reversing the jet decision. Next, Jerry turns to a...

It’s Party for Two! Today, Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. He then speaks with Mike Ross, producer, co‑creator, and performer of Inside American Pie, about Mirvish’s new show and the stories behind one of music’s most iconic songs. Next, Jerry takes calls from women about safety in the city, follo...

Jerry opens the show by talking about how Ontario has purchased a $28.9‑million private jet. Aviation expert John Tory Jr. helps break down the purchase, and if it was a good idea.  Jerry then turns to parenting with the idea that your kids will make mistakes, and your job is to let them. Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged, discusses letting children fail to learn in life.&nbsp...

On today's Party for Two, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, joins Jerry at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Conservative MP Sandra Cobena from Newmarket–Aurora about gas prices, gas taxes, and the political fallout from floor crossers in Ottawa. On this week's Blacklock’s Report, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brin...

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Ford government minister and Vaughan MPP who claimed to have attended a prestigious U.S. university in official bios... but didn’t. Employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri from Workly Law joins Jerry to talk about the legal and ethical lines when it comes to misrepresenting credentials. Jerry then turns to a new report showing that small business closures i...

It’s Party for Two! Today Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Noah Jarvis, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about why Toronto’s proposed government‑run grocery stores will cost taxpayers and won’t make food cheaper, according to the CTF. Could the Liberal win...

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Whitby councillor facing a 30-day pay suspension after a ruling from the Integrity Commissioner. New data shows Ontario high‑school attendance has dropped to 40%. Jerry gives his thoughts on mandatory attendance. Next, Jerry looks at a new report arguing that a lack of incentives is limiting the adoption of new health technologies in Canada. Emmanuelle Faub...

It’s Party for Two! Today Tristin Hopper joins Jerry at the table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry and Brian Lilley discuss last night’s by‑election results and the newly announced fuel tax break. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week and answers listener questions.   &nbs...

Jerry opens the show reacting to the Liberal majority government win and asks... now what?  Jerry then turns to a new report showing Ontario is falling behind its U.S. neighbours.  Jake Fuss, Senior Analyst at the Fraser Institute joins Jerry to break down the numbers and what Ontario needs to do.  Next, it’s time for Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Jerry brings your traffic qu...

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and today’s party guest, Karen Stintz,  break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at a new opinion piece arguing that bigger cars should cost more when it comes to parking spaces. He takes your calls on the question of whether bigger cars should pay more for street parking? Next, Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Aff...