The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry and Vass Bednar are at the party table for today’s Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. What are the everyday expenses some people might not know you can negotiate? Tom Korski from Blacklocks.ca joins to talk about the latest government stories out of Ottawa on this week’s edition of the Blacklock’s Report. Then Toronto Star education reporter Kristin Rus...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Toronto’s ongoing snow clearing efforts as residents flood the city with complaints about sidewalks days after the storm. The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton joins him to talk about personal finance. Legendary singer‑songwriter Marc Jordan speaks with Jerry and Jim Richards about the release of his biography, Rhythm of My Heart, and his experience...

Jerry and Jason Agnew are at the party table on Party for Two to break down the Blue Jays’ upcoming season and Toronto’s record tourism boom. Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins to discuss GST relief missteps and $201 million in executive bonuses. Tasha Kheiriddin weighs in on whether Mark Carney is planning an election. Jerry wraps with his take on FIFA Worl...

Jerry opens the show with a story of his experience buying in-store. Francis Syms joins him to unpack the trial putting Meta, TikTok and YouTube under scrutiny for the impact their platforms may have on children. Automotive writer Brian Turner weighs in on the increasingly bright headlights on modern cars. And Jerry breaks down a new study showing that Ontario government workers earn more than pri...

On today's party for Two, Jerry and Bob Richardson talk about the top stories of the day, like Toronto’s snow‑clearing performance and Doug Ford’s praise for the federal auto strategy. Author Martyn Burke joins Jerry to discuss his new novel, The Gossip Columnist. Telescopic Tuesday dives into this week’s wild science stories, like exploding trees and Veronika the cow. Plus, Jerr...

Jerry opens the show with a conversation asking if owning a snowblower comes with a neighbourly obligation? February 8 is set as the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown and Councillor Josh Matlow says that an inquiry is needed, Jerry agrees. Then, former traffic cop Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener traffic questions. Plus, Jerry asks whether Torontonians were right to expect better snow c...

Brian Lilley joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, including a discussion on why Toronto’s Jewish community needs allies to stand with them. Chapman’s Ice Cream cancelled shifts during extreme cold, should more employers follow suit? Plus, should you be ordering food delivery during a winter storm? Karen Mazurkewich from the GTAA joins Jerry with an update on Pearso...

Jerry kicks things off with commentary on Toronto’s snowfall.  He then talks about a family court case where a judge bans an Ontario man from bringing a python as a mental-health service animal, with Gavin Tighe of Gardiner Roberts LLP. Then, a road update with OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt becomes a powerful conversation about the tragic reality of police notifying families after fatal cr...

Jerry speaks with Jim Richards as they run through today's biggest stories.  Frank Leo joins Jerry to break down why new‑home sales have hit a 45‑year low in Toronto. Employment lawyer, Sunira Chaudhri explains why calling someone a contractor doesn’t always make it true. Plus - Bob Reid returns for this week's edition of Touchdowns and Fumbles!

Jerry digs into whether the “Buy Canadian” push is gaining new momentum. CP24’s Bill Coulter joins the show as a polar vortex targets Ontario. Francis Syms from Humber Polytechnic explains why Canada is poised for a data‑centre boom, and what’s holding it back. Plus - Jerry breaks down how grocery giants control who gets to sell food in your neighbourhood.

Ryan Knight joins Jerry at the party table. Stachen Frederick, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto and Tara Monks - Vice President of Philanthropy at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto join Jerry to discuss Jerry's past as a big brother and an event they have coming up next month. Tony Chapman talks about Yorkdale mall fighting to keep Fairweather out of the mall, Jerry and P...

Jerry opens the show discussing Bell lets Talk Day. Jerry reacts to Mark Carney and Donald Trump's speeches from Davos. Finally, are you looking for a job, Jerry discusses the job market.

Mark Towhey joins Jerry today at the party table. Jerry discusses “spy vehicles,” in relation to Premier Ford saying Chinese-made electric ‘spy’ vehicles will listen in on Canadians’ phone calls, Dan Riskin returns from his vacation to talk about the latest science stories, and Jerry ends the show to discuss workplace gestures and what he loves about where he works.

Jerry opens the show discussing fear and misinformation. John Wright joins Jerry to discuss a poll stating that Americans prefer that Canada becomes the 51st state, do you look down on people who travel the United States, Jerry takes up that argument, and Miriam Groom appears on the show to discuss job interviews and how to stray away from the original questions that get asked

Karen Stintz joins Jerry today at the party table. Amanda Lang talks to Jerry about inflation ticking up to 2.4% in December, and Jerry describes his rough transit experience over the weekend.

Jerry opens the show discussing how AI has become so out of control, we can't tell what is real and what's not anymore. Francis Syms joins Jerry to discuss the future of AI as well as Meta Smart Glasses and the breach of privacy it presents. Brian Lilley talks about his article about the idea that Doug Ford's government is working hard to keep secret booze tax hike a secret. Jerry also expands on...

Jim Richards sits down with Jerry at the party tables. Brian Lilley joins Jerry to talk about his article he published today on Mark Carney's deal he made with China. Jerry discusses the continuing issue of Canada's bail system, and Bob Reid joins with his weekly segment, Touchdowns and Fumbles.

Jerry gives an update about travels to work today due to yesterday's snowstorm, he also shares his opinion on school resource officers and if they should be in school. If someone came up to you on the TTC giving you words of encouragement, how would you feel about it? Finally, Jerry chats about rescuing parrot struggles.

Barb DiGiulio sits down at the party for two table with Jerry Agar, Mark Mendelson expands on an article about an ex toronto cop charged in an extortion investigation into gambling ring, Tom Korski is back with his weekly Blacklocks Report, and Tim Hudak discusses the resignation of Bonnie Crombie

Lisa Raitt joins the show to chat to Jerry about Mark Carney's trip to China. Jerry follows up from his open earlier in the week with Chris Summerville, CEO of Schizophrenia Society Canada, and Jerry talks about post retirement…. and living in an RV?

Bob Richardson takes a seat at today's party for two, Jerry is joined by chief mental health officer for Diversified Rehabilitation Group, Derek Sienko to discuss the mental health of OPP officers, David Adams, president and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada responds to Donald Trump's claim that Americans ‘don’t need’ Canadian products, calls CUSMA ‘irrelevant,’ and...

Jerry opens the show talking about B.C. First Nations remain opposed to pipeline after meeting with Mark Carney, talks Olivia Chow tightening the cities budget, Mark Carney has a dilemma… EV’s versus canola, and which side of the border has a better view of Niagara Falls?

Will Stewart sits with Jerry at the party table today, Lawyer Gavin Tighe talks with Jerry about the idea of Ontario banning outlaw biker club names , and Jim Richards tries to convince Jerry to go back to his standing ways as Jim completed his show yesterday… by sitting on a barstool.