The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show by responding to the latest smash-and-grab robbery that put Mississauga jewelry store out of business. Carmi Levy joins to discuss epic games laying off 100 employees due to the decrease in usage of Fortnite. Jerry gets your thoughts on Ontario education minister vowing to ‘root out’ bad teachers.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is at the party table with Mike Kakuk, Co‑Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then opens the phone lines with this question: If you’re two minutes late moving your car after your paid time expires, is a ticket fair or a foul? Residents are worried about the future sale of TDSB...

Jerry opens the show by responding to a series of recent columns written about Premier Doug Ford, offering his take on the narratives and criticisms. He then shifts to a discussion of spending public taxpayer money and why it leads to overspending.  Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about two tech‑related stories...

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and today’s guest, Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer, are at the party table to break down the top political stories of the day. It's story time with Jerry, where he talks about a great customer service experience he had, and also how he messed up.  It’s Telescopic Tuesday! NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top scie...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on a UN committee warning that Canada’s new immigration bill may compromise rights. He then speaks with Brian Lilley, columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his latest piece on why the Liberals are expanding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.  Jerry turns to the story of Toronto police banning protesters from residential streets in a neighbourhood. C...

It’s time for Party for Two, where Jerry and today’s guest, Dave Trafford, the Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge, break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then discusses the rising cost of fuel, asking the questions: Will gas prices hit $2.00 per litre? And at what point does commuting become too expensive for the average worker? The hour wra...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the federal government’s plan to cut funding to science, tourism, and foreign aid programs. He then turns to the implications of the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, exploring why this case matters for other provinces as well. He speaks with Courtney Betty, a Toronto Lawyer from Betty’s Law Jerry continues with the story...

Jim Richards sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to talk about the top stories of the day. Loblaw stores have been fined for misrepresenting imported products as Canadian. Jerry speaks to University of Guelph economics, Mike von Massow, on how this happens and why it matters. Robyn Urback from the Globe and Mail joins Jerry to discuss her column about Don Cherry and why he should receive th...

Jerry opens the show reacting to Doug Ford congratulating a man who shot an alleged home invader.  Plus, Doug Ford wants to outlaw resale tickets that cost more than the original price. Jerry takes your calls on the question: How do you actually prevent tickets from being resold? Chuck Norris has died. Jerry speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about Norris...

Randi Rahamim joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two, where they break down the biggest stories of the day. A new poll found that most Canadians want algorithmic pricing either banned or tightly regulated. Jerry speaks with small business professor Brad Poulos to explore what this could mean for consumers. It’s Thursday! Tom Korski stops by for this week’s editi...

Jerry opens the show with the story of a lawyer demanding that Premier Doug Ford retract his comments about Al-Quds, even threatening legal action if he doesn’t comply. He then turns to the case of a woman who posted threats toward Mark Carney online and was shocked when police arrived at her home in response. Employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri joins Jerry to discuss the rise of AI‑driven job...

Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day. Toronto has a pothole problem, Jerry takes you calls about the state of the roads in the city. Toronto Sun columnist Michele Mandel joins Jerry to discuss why she believes the judge in the Umar Zameer trial does not owe an apology. TSN’s Matt Cauz weighs...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Ontario police clearing three officers accused of lying at trial following the death of a Toronto Police officer.  Jerry looks into tax season anxiety with psychologist and UBC professor Dr. Christine Korol, exploring why tax time triggers stress. Would you wear matching outfits with your dog? Jerry talks to branding and marketing expert Tony Chapma...

Ryan Knight joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. It’s Telescopic Tuesday, and Dan Riskin brings the biggest science stories of the week! Jerry and Tanner celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special edition of FlavorPhiles, joined by Terance Robson.

Jerry opens the show reacting to news that a convicted rapist and murderer has been granted more unescorted absences, raising serious questions about parole. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation condemns the Ford government’s attempt to shield some records from public access under proposed FOI changes. Noah Jarvis, the Ontario Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation weighs in.  Canad...

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day, including the debate over upholstered TTC seats. Residents impacted by home invasions are now considering “virtual gated communities.”  NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy explains what they are and how they work.  The Toronto police union says officers’ rights were violated i...

Jerry opens the show in conversation with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about the steep rise in oil and gas prices across the GTA. The Ford government proposes a change to Ontario’s Freedom of Information laws that would keep the premier’s records secret. Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer joins Jerry to break down what this could mean for tran...

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. The Conservatives introduce a bill to create a self‑defence law for home invasions. Jerry shared his thoughts on a self-defence law. Should Don Cherry receive the Order of Canada?  It's Friday! Bob Reid is here for this week's Touchdowns and Fumbles where he and Jerry get your thoughts on Doug Ford a...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on councillor Brad Bradford’s call for the city to stop this weekend's Al‑Quds Day protest. Brampton considers LED crosswalks as part of new traffic‑calming measures. Jerry speaks with Brampton city councillor, Rowena Santos, about what this could look like.  Jerry gets the fresh polling numbers on the Canada–US relationship from Nik Nanos of...

Sabrina Nanji joins Jerry at the party table on Party for Two to go over the top provincial political stories of the day. Can anything solve Ontario’s homelessness crisis? Jerry shares why he doesn't think it is possible.  It's Thursday! Tom Korski is here for this week's edition of The Blacklock's Report. Canada advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time ev...

Jerry opens the show by reorganizing Toronto politics, weighing in on leadership at the city, and the upcoming election.  Robyn Urback, columnist at the Globe and Mail wrote that Mark Carney can travel the world, but he must still be accountable to Canadians. She joins Jerry to discuss her position. There’s no reason IRGC members should be allowed to stay in Canada, says political colum...

Mike Kakuk from AM800 is at the party table for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. The Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering the colorectal cancer screening age to 45, as cases rise among people under 50. Jerry talks to Dr. Mitch Shulman.  NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to the Liberals, bringing Mark Carney one step closer to a potential majority. Jerry speaks with...

Jerry opens the show with Olivia Chow’s promise of a “slumlord” crackdown, he argues that the City of Toronto is actually the worst landlord of them all. Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop Airport to bring jets in. Jerry explains why he thinks this is the right move. Daniel Tate from IntegrityTO joins Jerry to talk about why City Hall lawyers are up in arms over...

Vass Bednar joins Jerry at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day on Party for Two. Dan Riskin is here for this week's edition of Telescopic Tuesday, looking into the top science stories this week. The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim is suing OpenAI. Lawyer, Gavin Tighe, and tech expert, Francis Syms, discuss the legal, technical, and ethical implications in t...

The U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto was hit by gunfire this morning. Jerry speaks with Phil Gurski, former senior strategic analyst at CSIS about what we know so far. Bringing jets to Billy Bishop Airport?  Jerry speaks to John Tory Jr about what this would mean for Toronto's waterfront and air travel. Former traffic cop, Sean Shapiro, answers listener traffic questions and clears up...