The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show by talking about floor crossers amid today's federal by-election.  Jerry then speaks with Jay Goldberg, Canadian Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center, about his latest column arguing that Canada should be listening to United States' trade grievances because it could affect Canadian industries. Next, Jerry turns to today’s federal by‑election, speaking with...

It’s time for Party for Two, and today Deb is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then looks at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax, including a question about how it’s being applied and whether it’s working as intended. Police and the city are investigating the removal of trees in a midtown neighbourho...

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens the show with TTC spokesperson, Stuart Green, to talk about how subway service on Line 2 was suspended for nearly three hours this morning.  Deb then turns to retail shoplifting. Are these thefts the result of a high cost of living or organized crime? Next, Markham has lost more than $7 million in federal funding after blocking fourplexes using s...

On today's Party for Two, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and Jerry Agar is at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Deb continues the Botox story with Dr. Ihab Matta, owner and director of DM Cosmetic and Wellness Centre in Woodbridge, who discusses the risks, regulations, and what patients should know before undergoing cosmetic procedures. Next, it’s The Blacklock's Repo...

Deb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today and opens the show by taking your calls on floor‑crossing politicians like Marilyn Gladu, who earlier this year backed a petition calling for automatic byelections when MPs cross the floor. Deb discusses floor crossing politicians and then turns to Toronto’s plan to ban jet skis and certain boats from parts of the waterfront, with John Tory. Sh...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today’s guest, Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin, political commentator, about her latest analysis: “Bill C‑12 will not solve Canada’s immigration problems” and the breaking news that Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu h...

Jerry opens the show with the news that the TDSB plans to cut nearly 300 teaching jobs this fall. Jerry then gets a gas price update with Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, following news of an Iran ceasefire and shifting global energy pressures. Next, Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, about a Gen Z trend where young people are trading drinking and clubbing for lectures and...

It’s time for Party for Two, where Jerry and today’s guest, Tim Hudak break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at the Conservatives’ new advertising push, where Pierre Poilievre takes a more measured tone. Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, joins Jerry to discuss the strategy behind the shift. It's Telescopic...

Jerry opens the show responding to an article arguing that political attacks on Canadian judges must stop. Jerry explains his point of view. Small business owners on Queen West are facing steep fines for their A‑frame sidewalk signs. Jerry looks at whether the city is being fair to these local shops.  Jerry then turns to rising global tensions. Iran is calling for human chains to protect powe...

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of the On the Ledge podcast, to break down the top stories of the day. Toronto has given AI the green light to help ease traffic woes. Will it work? Astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson joins Jerry to talk about the Artemis II space mission, complete with plumbing issues and problems with...

Jerry opens the show by talking about rising oil and gas prices, especially as Amazon, Air Canada, and WestJet add new fuel surcharges.  Jerry then turns to the story of Polymarket, the prediction‑market platform banned in Ontario, despite flyers being handed out outside a Blue Jays game. He speaks with Andreas Park, Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto. Toronto Police Associatio...

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and Barb DiGiulio break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Michael Aitken, co‑founder and owner of El Mariachi Tacos and Churros, about his column on how temporary foreign worker restrictions are hurting his business.  Next, it’s The Blacklocks Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest federal news...

Jerry opens the show by talking about stepping up and doing what you have to do to get your foot in the door and succeed in life. He then turns to the story of a truck driver charged for attending a Teams video conference while driving, and asks listeners: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen other drivers do on the road? Next, what happened to chocolate?  Hershey even says it wi...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today’s guest, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, break down the top stories of the day, including, a stolen KitKat tracker! Jerry then looks at new polling showing that global gas and oil price hikes are squeezing Canadian households. He speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about how widespread the f...

Jerry opens the show by talking about Artemis II as it prepares for its moon‑orbit mission today. Jerry admits he’s underwhelmed because we are only passing the moon, but should he be excited? He speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about why this mission matters. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs. Jerry...

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and Will Stewart look into the top stories of the day. Former traffic officer, Sean Shapiro, joins Jerry to answer traffic questions, including the moment he once ticketed a pedestrian for failing to obey a traffic signal. Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. Jerry takes your calls: Wha...

Jerry opens the show by discussing the hateful reaction he received after his Toronto Sun column yesterday on public grocery stores.  A new provincial–federal partnership will cut development charges in half to reduce taxes and fees on new homes. Jerry and Frank Leo talk about what this could mean for the home‑sale market for existing homes.  Next, Jerry discusses the KitKat heist...

Sabrina Nanji from the Queens Park Observer is at the party table with Jerry on today's party for two where they break down the top political stories of the day. Jerry then turns to the story of how Ottawa bet big on the world’s largest cricket farm, only to run into two major problems — the “yuck factor” and the price.  A new survey shows most Canadians support bannin...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Avi Lewis’ victory in the NDP leadership race. But he asks the big question: Is the NDP about to implode? He then turns to the news that two years after booze arrived in corner stores, the LCBO is down $780 million. Jerry takes a deeper dive into the numbers to explain what’s really going on. In a dramatic robbery at the Oshawa Centre, where bear...

Jim Richards is at the party table for today's Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day.  Jerry then digs into the latest provincial budget with Toronto Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley.   With the Blue Jays home opener tonight, Jerry welcomes Jason Agnew and Mike Wilner to preview the game and the season ahead.  Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles. T...

Jerry opens the show with Toronto City Council’s decision to approve a city‑run grocery store pilot project. He raises questions about affordability and whether government‑run retail can succeed. He then talks with Ron Butler about Ontario's plan for a full HST break on new homes. Jerry speaks with Dave Snyder, owner of Forest Lawn Farms, whose video went viral after he returned illegally du...

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is at the party table with Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute. Kelly Aizicocitz, interim Executive Director at A Better City Toronto chats with Jerry as we are 7 months from the municipal election. Tom Korski is back for his weekly blacklocks report. Jerry opens the phone lines to discuss should the Air Canada CEO have ap...

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...