The Jerry Agar Show

Dave Trafford joins Jerry at the party table on today's Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Carleton University professor, Ian Lee, weighs in on the conflict in Iran and its economic implications. NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert, Mark Mendelson, weighs in on the police promise of a probe into the GTA synagogue shootings and how they can investigate these incidents.

Jerry opens the show with a story from his weekend where he refused to talk to someone on the TTC, and why people need to learn to leave strangers alone. Jerry weighs in on the federal gun buyback program, and how it has gone from bad to worse. Toronto Sun reporter, Joe Warmington, joins the show to talk about the response after a series of synagogue attacks across the GTA. Retail analyst, Bruce Winder, discusses why so many iconic Canadian retail brands are disappearing, and which have actually survived.

Hour two of the Jerry Agar show starts off with Party for Two, as Jerry and Jim Richards talk about the top stories of the day. Toronto police say they’ll be watching this weekend’s pro‑ayatollah rally. Joe Warmington from the Toronto Sun joins Jerry to talk about the rally. Ontario pharmacies are filling pet prescriptions. Dr. Clifford Redford, the owner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital joins Jerry Agar to talk about it, and whether or not this is a problem. It's Friday! Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles and reveals the results of this week’s poll .

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 Lilley joins Jerry to break it down. Plus, alcohol sales in Canada just saw the biggest annual drop since tracking began. Are you cutting back too?

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 to use headphones with their devices.

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 then Justin Trudeau if he wants to improve Canada’s economic future. David Lepofsky joins Jerry to discuss why parents are upset over a TDSB survey asking how the board should spend its money, and why disability advocates say the process is flawed.

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‑generated images circulating around the Iran conflict, and how Iran could retaliate. Gavin Tighe weighs in on an Ontario court ruling that found the provincial sex offender registry unconstitutional.

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 down the latest problems inside the Ontario Public Service as workers return to the office amid space shortages and logistical headaches.

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 centre.

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 Jerry to discuss the gunfire that struck a Toronto synagogue and what investigators do to investigate these incidents. Christian Leuprecht breaks down day four of the escalating Iran conflict.

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 listeners what’s ended up in school lunches that definitely shouldn’t have. Jerry also shares a story about quiet quitting and gives his take on why the trend isn’t going away.

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 conflict is playing out politically for Prime Minister Carney.

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 whether the communications play of the unveiled plans for the new Ontario Science Centre scores big or falls flat.

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 problems in Ottawa, and why he says nothing is improving. Plus, Jerry reacts to a story out of Guelph, where a father and daughter were mistakenly swept up in a human‑trafficking investigation.

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 festivals as many struggle to stay afloat financially.

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 with former Fort Erie councilor and former Niagara Regional councilor Sandy Annunziata. Plus, city councilor, Brad Bradford, says the city should pay residents to shovel snow.

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 Poilievre's deportation gamble.

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 Lisa MacLeod about human trafficking in the GTA.

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 like to be a Canadian in Mexico right now? Canadian jazz vocalist, Caity Gyorgy, joins the show to talk about 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 January, and the predicament pre‑construction condo buyers are now facing.

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 for Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner joins the show to discuss new projections showing the federal healthcare program used by rejected asylum claimants is set to cost more than $1.5 billion a year.

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‑profit grocery stores.

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 emergency law. Drew Fagan from the Munk School breaks down the implications of this decision. It's Friday! Which means Bob Reid is here for this week's communications question on Touchdowns and Fumbles. They want your verdict - Is President Trump ordering the release of government information on UFOs and extraterrestrial life a touchdown or a fumble?

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 Councillor Jon Burnside, and former traffic cop Sean Shapiro weigh in on how this is going. Jerry gives his thoughts on the case of an immigrant who came to Canada under a false identity and has now won another chance to keep his citizenship.

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 effort to cut the federal bureaucracy.

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 accuses Hershey of cutting corners, Tim Hortons is bringing back Roll Up The Rim, and Canadian Tire reveals a new AI platform to detect consumer trends. Plus, Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about the rising costs for a downtown women’s shelter that still has no opening in sight.

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.

Vass Bednar sits down at the party table to chat about some of today's top stories including the reaction to Canada’s new $6.6B defence strategy. Franco Terrazzano joins Jerry to talk about the announcement of an alcohol tax hike. Dan Riskin is here for his weekly segment Telescopic Tuesday where he and Jerry look deeper in science’s top stories, and how important is it to have dinner with your kids, Jerry takes your calls and texts.

Jerry opens the show and discusses his debate with Scott Reid from earlier in the morning on round one on MITM. Paven Bratch joins Jerry to talk about data revealing that fax machines are Ontario’s top cause of patient privacy breaches. Andrew Clark chats about his article about the plan for snow removal in Toronto, and Jesse Rogerson on U.S. Congressman asking to save the ISS from a fiery death.

Dave Trafford joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two where they dive into the top stories of the day. Then, Jerry takes a look at the growing trend of extended work breaks and why more Canadians are stepping away from work for a bit. Three Toronto couples share how they moved in together, made it work, and slashed the cost of home ownership in the process. Plus, in today’s potpourri of topics: why critics say Canada can’t afford more climate hysteria, and why some of Mark Carney’s claims about protected jobs are tough to verify.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Canadian Curling team at the Olympics, was it cheating or a rules infraction? A new study suggests your morning coffee might actually protect your brain against dementia, and how changing the way you brew it could change your life. Will Stewart joins Jerry to break down why he thinks Major League Baseball keeps acting in bad faith toward Canadian fans.

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two. Half of single Canadians don't believe dating is worth it financially. Conservatives have admonished a Conservative MP who refused a pay bump. Jerry talks about why other MPs should be on board with his refusal. Plus - it's Friday which means Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles!

Jerry opens the show with commentary about the Ukrainian athlete who is out of the Winter Olympics because of a banned helmet. Then, the federal government lost $20 million in emergency supplies because of an open freezer door. What was your biggest oopsie at work? A Peterborough store clerk has been acquitted in the armed robbery case after using a bat to defend himself. Plus - what's your hangover cure?

Jerry parties with Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia, on today's Party for Two as they dig into the top stories of the day. Then, would you subscribe to your morning coffee? Brad Poulos from TMU joins to talk about subscription-based businesses. Tom Korski from Blacklocks stops by for this week’s Blacklocks Report, to break down the biggest stories out of Ottawa — including why housing starts are expected to fall this year. Plus - Ontario is lifting its post‑secondary tuition freeze while boosting funding, and what that means for students and schools across the province.

Jerry opens the show by commenting on the panic around AI, and argues that it might not be anywhere near 'taking over' as he shares some examples of AI fails. A woman who snapped a photo of a police drone flying above her car was then ticketed for distracted driving. Former traffic cop Sean Shapiro joins to explain what may have happened. Then, a Hamilton judge has ruled Ontario’s sex offender registry as unconstitutional. Lawyer, Gavin Tighe, breaks down the ruling. Plus, Jerry tells a dramatic story from Saskatchewan, where a man fought off a moose to save his mother. What close encounters have you had with wildlife?

Jerry is with Bob Richardson on today’s Party for Two, looking into the top stories of the day.Carmi Levy joins Jerry to weigh in on the dangers of AI. Then, a professor arranged for postcards to be mailed after his death -“If you’re reading this I’m dead, and I really liked you.” Then, Jerry talks about some of the stories of the day including - an update on the El Paso airspace reopening.

Jerry opens the show arguing that more people need to push back and say no to Donald Trump. He and Robert Turner then look at Toronto’s snow‑route parking blitz, which has now generated more than $2 million in tickets. Dr. Mitch Shulman joins to discuss medical myths. Plus - a look at why Toronto private schools are seeing a surge in demand as the TDSB continues to face challenges.

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two, digging into the top stories of the day. Patrick Watson from the University of Toronto weighs in on Ontario announcing it will examine 45 police departments across the province. Dan Riskin returns for Telescopic Tuesday with the biggest science stories of the week. Plus - Daniel Lauzon, founder of Food For Now, talks about how his meal nonprofit was told to move out of a seniors’ building.

Jerry opens the show looking at the shifting landscape of Canadian retail with businesses struggling to stay afloat. Mike Kakuk joins Jerry to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the new Windsor–Detroit bridge. Branding expert Tony Chapman weighs in on the broader question: what’s really going on with Canadian retail? If you’re on vacation and something goes wrong getting home, how much buffer time do you give yourself before you return to work?

Jerry kicks off Party for Two with Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer, talking about the latest political stories out of Queen’s Park. Jerry then discusses the Toronto police corruption scandal, as the inspector general of policing responds to calls for a review. Ottawa to give Canada Post a $1.01‑billion loan as the Crown corporation continues to struggle financially. The show wraps up with Jerry’s thoughts on a range of topics of the day.

Jerry opens the show talking about the long‑awaited Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening. Then, Jerry takes your calls on parents who are stuck storing their adult kids belongings after they move out.Plus, employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri joins to discuss the Public Service Alliance of Canada threatening legal action over the federal government’s new in‑office mandate for public servants.