The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show feeling like today's stories are the same old news on repeat. So he’s turning to something more fun: your favourite movie remakes. Then Jerry discusses Brad Bradford's calls for police at every TTC station and platform‑edge doors across the system. . New polling shows why Conservatives aren’t exactly eager for an election right now, and Toronto Sun columnist Brian...

Barb DiGiulio sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to dig into the top stories of the day. Jerry weighs in on an article from the CBC which took issue with comments made on Hockey Night in Canada.  Tom Korski brings the latest stories from Ottawa in this week’s Blacklock's Report. Jerry reacts to United Airlines’ new policy allowing the airline to boot passengers who refuse...

Jerry opens the show by talking about how smoking is suddenly making a comeback in pop culture. Branding expert Tony Chapman talks about the video of the McDonalds CEO eating a burger, which was mocked for his tiny bite, and prompted responses from other chains.  Jake Fuss from the Fraser Institute explains a new study which argues that Mark Carney needs to channel Jean Chrétien rather...

Jerry opens the show with reaction to John Tory’s announcement that he will not run for mayor again, saying he won’t put his family through the “inevitable attacks” of another campaign. Jerry looks at how federal policy decisions have contributed to what critics call a broken Canadian asylum system. Francis Syms joins to break down the surge of misinformation and AI‑generat...

Will Stewart joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry weighs in on a verdict out of Georgia, where the father of a teenage school shooter has been found guilty of murder. Hannah Alper joins the show to talk about Gen Z, mobile activism, and whether today’s digital engagement is meaningful advocacy or just slacktivism. Sabrina Nanji breaks do...

Bob Richardson sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to talk about the day’s biggest stories. Vincent Geloso from MEI explains why a proposed “Buy Canadian” policy could cost taxpayers up to $12 billion a year. Dan Riskin returns for Telescopic Tuesday with the top science stories of the week. Jerry reacts to Doug Ford’s comments on a new convention cent...

Jerry opens the show reacting to the case of a man convicted of first‑degree murder who has been granted a temporary 72‑hour release, asking why this man was released. A couple in Ontario is facing a staggering $319,000 bill after Indigenous remains were discovered on their property, which raises questions about responsibility and process. Newstalk 1010 crime expert Mark Mendelson joins...

Brian Lilley joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. Aurel Braun explains how the conflict in the Middle East is widening as Iran retaliates following the killing of its supreme leader, and what this means for global politics. Jerry reacts to a police advisory after a canned martini was found in a child’s school lunchbox, and asks liste...

Jerry opens the show with a story about dogs and their ability to sense human emotions. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins for the monthly check‑in on policing issues across the city. Bruce Kidd discusses a new study showing a sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario’s gambling helpline. Bob Richardson breaks down how the escalating Iran con...

Tim Hudak joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, diving into the day’s biggest stories. Is wearing pajamas at the airport perfectly fine or inappropriate in public spaces? Mohit Rajhans weighs in on Instagram’s new alerts for suicide‑related searches and Burger King’s use of AI to coach staff. It's Friday! Bob Reid is in for Touchdowns and Fumbles, asking you w...

Jerry opens the show with commentary on why Canada needs refugee reform, and what’s driving the current pressure on the system. He then takes your calls after Doug Ford is asked about giving TTC constables new powers to arrest drug users, as Jerry weighs in on whether stronger security is needed on transit. Franco Terrazzano joins the show to outline the federal government’s ongoing pr...

On today's party for Two, Jerry is joined by Queen’s Park Observer’s Sabrina Nanji to break down the biggest stories of the day. Have you ever accidentally skipped out on a bill? Jerry opens the phone lines to hear your stories. Tom Korski from The Blacklock’s Report joins the show with the latest from Ottawa. Then, Jerry weighs in on Toronto’s new strategy to support festi...

Jerry opens the show reacting to Premier Doug Ford’s comment about running post‑secondary institutions like a business, as Humber Polytechnic moves to cut staff.  Jerry speaks with branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman about Ashley Madison’s rebrand and the retirement of the iconic Mr. Clean.  Niagara Region mayors may decide to amalgamate the region, and Jerry talks wit...

Karen Stintz joins the Party for Two table today with Jerry, where they talk about the top stories of the day. Should e-biked and e-scooters be licensed and registered? Be aware of the potential risk of battery fires! Peter Attia, the co-founder and CTO of Glimpse Engineering, joins Jerry to talk about the risks. Tasha Kheiriddin talks with Jerry about her column in the National Post about Pierre...

Jerry opens the show explaining why he disagrees with the notion that Mexican cartels grew out of poverty.  Why do TV reporters keep being sent out into storms, only to tell us it is cold and snowy? Jerry talks to CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter. American country music artist Charley Crockett was denied entry into Canada and scrapped his Canadian tour.  Plus, Jerry speaks with former MPP...

Will Stewart from Enterprise Canada joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day. Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reacts to how small businesses are responding to the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling. Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday! Newstalk 1010 science expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. What's it...

Jerry opens the show talking about unmarked burials at residential school sites that still haven’t been exhumed. Francis Syms joins to discuss reports that OpenAI employees raised concerns about the Canada shooting suspect months before the attack. Former TikTok Traffic Cop Sean Shapiro answers your traffic questions. Then, real estate expert Frank Leo talks about low new home sales in Janua...

Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategies joins Deb Hutton at the party table this morning on Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day, including, stuffies for Olympians? Deb takes your calls, asking, should Canada invest more money into sport? Plus, why do so many Canadians feel uneasy travelling to the United States while booking trips to Mexico and Cuba? Then, Conservative Shadow Minister...

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show today, and opens the show asking: why do we treat a silver medal like a failure? Lisa Morales gives an update on the Gardiner watermain break. Employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri discusses strippers banned from Instagram. Then, Deb takes your calls on why many young workers don’t want management roles. Plus, reaction to Avi Lewis’ call for public, non...

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day.  Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College and Queen’s University joins to explain Canada's new immigration focus on military recruits.  Then, Jerry discusses the latest in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Donald Trump overstepped his authority when imposing tariffs under emergen...

Jerry opens the show by sharing why he believes in-person interaction still holds value in the workplace. Then, Lorraine Sommerfeld joins to talk about auto theft numbers, and how they may be down on paper, but the crime itself is evolving in concerning ways. Jerry then looks at the Ford government’s suggestion that traffic officers could help replace banned speed cameras. Toronto City Counc...

Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry at the party table on today’s Party for Two, to talk about the top stories of the day. Then Jerry talks about the procurement challenges with Canada’s defence strategy with Jeremy Wang, President and COO of Ribbit. It’s Thursday, which means Tom Korski is here for this week’s Blacklocks Report. Plus Jerry talks about how Ottawa is not making a real...

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to another Conservative crossing the floor. He then speaks with Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, to unpack a major housing report and what it means for supply and affordability. Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert, joins to break down the latest trends in consumer headlines, like: the grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups acc...

AM 800 morning show host Mike Kakuk joins Jerry to talk about the news of the day. NEWSTALK 1010 producer and former bartender Lily McDonald talks about working as a bartender and having customers make advances to you. Jerry discusses MP Jeneroux crossing the floor. Lithium-Ion Battery fires are on the rise, why?

Jerry weighs in on Doug Ford's basket weaving comments, telling people to go to school for STEM programs. What is driving the 7.3% increase in food inflation? President Barack Obama says aliens are real and we ask about their existence.