The Jerry Agar Show

Learn what deep dark secret Jerry Agar has been keeping from you and how it relates to the amount of artists who are struggling to get by in Toronto.  PLUS Have the world's plastic waste problems been solved by a worm?  Find out with our science and technology specialist Dan Riskin.

Who is Iran's Revolutionary Guard and why is Trudeau so hesitant to label them a terrorist group when the US has?  Jerry will speak to an expert in that area to get you the answer.  PLUS is there any hatred for Blue Jay Bandwagon fans on the day of their first playoff game this season?

Branding Expert Tony Chapman joins Jerry to breakdown if he thinks the brand of Hockey Canada survive the ongoing mass resignation of corporate sponsors.  PLUS Remember the Panama papers?  Whatever happened with that?  The CRA kinda isn't saying, and that's not cool.

Jerry says the new poll that suggests Ontarians believe the Premier is failing in healthcare and housing affordability carries zero consequences because YOU won't pay up.  PLUS is Thanksgiving costing you more this year?  A new examination says "yes!"  Jerry says, "hold on..."

Why Torontonians are facing a 'staggering' spike in auto thefts — and what police are doing about it; Alberta’s Danielle Smith is about to start causing trouble; Former senator charged with sexual assault still retains 'honourable' title for life; Busy Hamilton intersection adds ‘left-turn calming project’

Party of 2 with Mark Mendelson; Ottawa should scrap the logistical and political nightmare that is the Safe Third Country Agreement; A mall in Canada has banned high school students during the day; A dating app for conservatives is now live, and already facing backlash

People are upset about the timing of the wildcard game; Pressure mounts on Hockey Canada as Tim Hortons, Scotiabank, and Quebec, Ontario sports associations pull support AND Once praised, the King Street transit project seems to have gone off the rails

Jerry has an update to a story from last year that got a lot of reaction. A man with a service dog was physically dragged out of a restaurant by the owners sons.  The video of the incident went viral and it resulted in criminal charges, but a deal was cut that saw the charges withdrawn.  Who is that best for?  PLUS Does the Canadian Military need to be first responders when it comes to disasters l...

Shouldn't the Canadian government be doing more for a crew of Canadians that have been detained in the Dominican Republic after reporting a suspicious package that turned out to be cocaine?  Why are we still allowing tourists to go to the DR?  PLUS a college football coach on the sidelines of a game for newly engaged couples: "elope."

Jerry will be joined by the managing editor of BlackLocks.ca on their 2 year investigation that revealed that Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino backdated government documents to a date that doesn't even exist!  PLUS a neighborhood comes together to support a local restaurant that was the target of a poor review.

Is Russia about to become a lot more dangerous after the majority of the world has backed Putin into a corner over their continued attack on Ukraine.  PLUS The Ontario government has a plan to PAY YOU next summer based on your air conditioning use, but will it be worth it? 

Jerry will tell you why we all rely far too much on our phones and how it lead to his terrible, no good very bad morning.  PLUS is the reason why Toronto is so terrible about building new housing developments because the city can't compete with private market salaries?  

Also, new rules for media at airport should not be allowed to fly in a free country. Former provincial NDP Leader Andrea Horwath may have slipped up big in mayoral debate and finally, Someone got a slap and a soda dumped on them for a fake proposal   

Canada headed for 'severe' and 'inevitable' recession in 2023; Poppy use on election signs sparks controversy for two municipal candidates; AND Stuck in Toronto traffic? It’s as bad as you think it is — and likely to get worse

ArriveCan removal prompts relief, indifference on N.B. and Maine border; and New rules for media at airport should not be allowed to fly in a free country.  Could it really be — at long last — a homebuyer’s market?  A peek inside the criminal mastermind of the urban raccoon suggests… it’s the docile ones you have to watch out for AND Ontario to extend life of Pickering nuclear plant until 2026  

Juno award winning musician, author, and artist Tom Wilson found out in his 50s that he had been adopted as a child and that both of his parents were indigenous and it completely changed his life and priorities.  

Bob Reid and Tamara Cherry are joined by Jennifer Wood, a commemoration and community engagement liaison officer at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for a perspective on whether Canada is doing enough on Truth and Reconciliation day. PLUS What does the term "land back" actually refer to? 

Toronto city councillor and now former deputy mayor Michael Thompson has been charged with sexual assault.  At this point It's unknown if he'll run in the upcoming municipal election.  should he? 

Jerry completely agree's with an editorial in the Toronto Star that says NIMBYs are the problem when it comes to creating more housing.  PLUS would you eat at a staff-less restaurant?  

Should the age of voting be lowered to 16?  Jerry will ask 13-year-old political talk show host, Wyatt Sharpe, what he thinks.  PLUS  Is a public service announcement that has been release by the Ontario Fire Marshall too tough to stomach?  You have to hear this! 

Anyone who thinks the CPP isn't a tax is out to lunch and Jerry will set them straight because you know who agrees with him?  PM Trudeau!  PLUS Constable Sean Shapiro, the TikTo traffic cop joins Jerry to answer your commuting conundrums. 

Jerry will speak with a business professor who will tell you exactly why Canada Post is teaming up with TD bank to start distributing small loans.  PLUS Jerry goes live to Florida where Hurricane Ian has made landfall and is approaching the most dangerous strength a hurricane can, category 5.

Jerry thinks there are ulterior motives behind why the city of Toronto want's to grant this old soy sauce factory heritage status.  PLUS If a member of the Canadian Military is stranding trial in a civilian court could their uniform be considered intimidating?   

Jerry isn't against the investigation but has a WHOLE list of other thing that need investigating also.   PLUS A viral tiktok video is encouraging millennial employees to "act their wage" which is a bad idea if you want to move up in the world.  

The far-right figure being investigated for his rape threats against Pierre Poilievre's wife is claiming that he was drunk when making those comments.  You buy that excuse?  PLUS A woman has been ordered to hand over a book of sexy photos to her ex husband during their divorce proceedings because they accompanied messages he wants to hold onto.  How does that make you feel?