The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show today discussing New Brunswick pondering the idea of blocking Americans from hunting and fishing permits. He also chats with Gavin Tighe about an article in the Toronto Star about Judges’ grilling of accused men leads to sex assault and dangerous driving cases being overturned. Ask a traffic cop! Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer your traffic questions. Finally, Jerry a...

Wyatt Sharpe sits at the party table with Jerry today as they discuss today's hot topics. Would you pay close to a grand on your hair - Amanda Galbraith joins Jerry to discuss why this happens. Jerry takes your calls on staying friends with people with different political opinions. Finally, Mark Mendelson, Newstalk1010 crime expert breaks down the SIU press conference surrounding a shooting at a B...

Jerry opens the show today discussing the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran removing Macklemore from his tour. Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer  joins Jerry to discuss the changes that are coming to the Canada Labour Code. Laurie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun chats with Jerry about Yom Kippur beginning.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. Researchers discovered that AI agents repurposed a University of Toronto link-sharing tool to communicate with one another. Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, AI and Digital Media Consultant and founder of Think Start, about what happened, what it means for...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne's column about the key issues facing voters in the upcoming municipal elections.  A threatening letter linked to the Bishnoi gang has raised fresh concerns about organized crime in Canada. Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and former CBSA officer. A judge has rule...

Jason Agnew joins Jerry at the party table today on Party for Two, where they discuss the top stories of the day.     Explosive corruption allegations within the Toronto Police Service have been detailed in newly unsealed court records. Jerry speaks with Patrick Watson, a professor of Criminology & Socio-legal Studies at the University of Toronto about this.    It's Thursda...

Jerry opens the show by addressing Doug Ford's 'read between the lines' comment regarding Olivia Chow running for mayor. Jerry spoke with Premier Ford and sets the record straight on what he meant by them and who he endorses.    Together We Stand calls on Ottawa to modernize support for military families. Jerry speaks with the CEO, Rick Seymour.     Jerry speaks with Steph...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice-President at Enterprise Canada, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today. Some American businesses are pushing back against Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada with a football-themed billboard campaign. Jerry speaks with Kimberly Daniels, licensed U.S. customs broker and owner of Mercantile Logistics, about how tariffs are...

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on the idea of increasing private-sector involvement in the operation of Canadian airports. He discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of airport privatization.  To dig deeper into the issue, Jerry speaks with John Gradek, faculty lecturer in aviation management at McGill University and former Air Canada executive, about privatizing airport operat...

It’s time for Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group. York Regional Police share video of an officer delivering an NFL‑worthy tackle on a motorcyclist. Jerry speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin, cov...

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to a judge ruling that colonialism caused a First Nations man to become a deadly driver. He then explores some marketing stories with branding expert Tony Chapman, covering MapQuest’s giant printed directions to Lake Ontario, a drone‑powered PC Health ad slammed as “dystopian,” and Sydney Sweeney facing backlash from athletes over a nude cam...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the top stories of the day with Karen Stintz, vice president of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work. Jerry then looks at a federal program to name newsrooms deemed reliable and trustworthy and explains why he is against this.      Canadian cities say they “can’t afford to put...

Jerry opens the show responding to comments from Tom Parkin about the state of Toronto and his endorsement of Olivia Chow.  Next, a gas price check-in with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They look at where diesel prices stand and when winter gas arrives at the pumps this week. Jerry then digs into the universal school food program and reacts to last week’s i...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010. Jerry then looks at where we stand today in the war on terror, speaking with J.J. Green , WTOP National Security Correspondent. Next, Jerry covers a disturbing case: an Ontario Justice of the Peace says she was “terrified” after a fellow JP entered chambers and told h...

Jerry opens the show discussing Canada’s inter‑provincial trade barriers, referencing Deb Hutton’s interview with Ryan Manucha from the C.D. Howe Institute. He marks 25 years after 9/11 with a conversation about Gander, Newfoundland’s role on that day. He speaks with Percy Farwell, the current mayor of Gander. Next, Jerry looks at whether Parliament should be sitting if Canada is...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo. A Roncesvalles condo board is spending up to $40,000 to fix a laneway, but the owner died in 1983. Jerry speaks with real estate lawyer Bob Aaron. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca. Then, Jerry closes the hour with a question about at wh...

Jerry opens the show with Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, and he asks: why would anyone spend $3000 on a phone? Then, he talks about tech with tech expert Carmi Levy. They dig into: a free AI‑basics course for all Canadians by year’s end, a massive IDScan breach affecting over 470,000 Ontario driver’s licences, and why police say the Carney government’s lawful‑access bill...

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day. Toronto has already surpassed its all-time record for lithium-ion battery fires. Jerry looks at the growing safety concerns surrounding e-bikes, scooters, and other battery-powered devices, and examines what can be done to reduce the risk. Ontario sch...

Jerry opens the show with a look at the Toronto mayoral race, following criticism of Olivia Chow for skipping a debate focused on antisemitism while other candidates pledged to address the issue. He also examines new polling that shows Chow maintaining a double-digit lead over Brad Bradford and asks whether the campaign dynamic is changing at all. The Canada-U.S. trade war continues to escalate, w...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the day's top stories with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network. Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun , about why ignoring Donald Trump’s trolling might be wise, but that we should look at what he does next. It’s Telescopic Tuesday, with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Risk...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant, weighing in on the Canada–U.S. trade war. With back‑to‑school season underway, Jerry looks at the push to eliminate cars at dropoff and pickup and asks: at what point should kids just walk to school? Even if it restores news on social media, a deal with the U.S. cannot cost Canada its digital sovereignty. Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑bas...

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the day's top stories with Brian Lilley, political columnist from the Toronto Sun . Would you pass a driver’s test today? Jerry speaks with Andrew Clark, columnist for the Globe and Mail and professor at Humber Polytechnic. TIFF’s Board of Directors has appointed John Tory as Chair. He joins Jerry to talk about this new role. Plus - this w...

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant, weighing in on Olivia Chow opting out of an antisemitism debate. Some U.S. cities are now rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights.  Jerry breaks down how it works. Canada is assessing risks to imports after an India raid uncovered fake labels on food products. Jerry speaks with Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute...

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer at Workly Law, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at the effectiveness of counter‑tariffs with Vincent Geloso, senior economist at the MEI. Next, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry for The Blacklock’s Report. Jerry wraps the hour by weighing in on new research as...

Jerry opens the show with the storm cleanup after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc across Toronto and the GTA. He speaks with Bianca Pizzo, Hydro One representative, about the damage and restoration efforts. Then, the Toronto Police Association Monthly Check‑In with the President of the TPA, Clayton Campbell. Jerry sets the record straight on ETFO’s comments about Staples gift cards for te...