The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet. Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.
Mike Kakuk joins the show for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Then, Canada and the US continue trade talks. John Boscariol, the leader of the International Trade and Investment Law Group at McCarthy Tetrault weighs in. How is Mark Carney doing in his first few months as Prime Minister?
Jerry opens the show by talking about conspiracy theories, as a new study finds young people are more prone to believe them. Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike if an agreement is not reached. Air Passenger Rights advocate, Gabor Lukacs weighs in on how passengers could be affected. Francis Syms from Humber Polytechnic discusses AI and online age verification. Ontario makes a paramedic pilot program caring for seniors permanent. CanAge's Laura Tamblynn Watts weighs in on this decision.
Mark Mendelson joins Party for Two today to discuss the top stories of the day. Jerry talks about how society only works because most people follow the law. Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin looks deeper into the world of science. Jerry follows up on the York Region Paramedic who was fired over online comments.
Jerry opens the show by talking about Canada Post workers rejecting the final offer. Would you work 12 hours a day for 6 days a week? Toronto Police Association President, Clayton Campbell, joins Jerry for this month's check-in to discuss policing and crime topics. Some shelters in Ontario are seeing more pet surrenders because of the cost of living, meanwhile a Denmark zoo is asking people to donate small pets for captive predators - what would you do?
Bob Richardson joins Jerry to talk the news of the day. Jerry talks about School Resource Officers not returning to Toronto public schools. Sunira Chaudhri joins Jerry to discuss Google claiming pregnancy is not a protected ground under Ontario's human rights code. Bob Reid talks communication in Touchdowns and Fumbles.
Jerry weighs in on a paramedic being fired for her comments about Israel. Dr. Mitch Shulman joins us to talk about McGill's AI that predicts respiratory illness. Is Uber for women a good idea? Jerry says deal with it when it comes to marketplace complaints.
Ryan Knight joins Jerry for Party For Two to discuss today's issues, Frank Cohn joins Jerry to discuss the new renoviction bylaw, Tom Korksi joins us for The Blacklock's Report to discuss the issues out of Ottawa, and Jerry talks about wasting sunny days.
Jerry discusses the Toronto bike lane decision and talks activist judges, he speaks with Richard Robertson of B'Nai Brith about Mark Carney and his comments about Palestine, Jerry talks burnout and privatizing Canada Post.
Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry today for Party for Two! Are we too soft on crime? Then - ahead of the long weekend Jerry talks about water safety. Plus - maybe the government is getting things done.
Jerry opens the show by talking about the gap between the rich and the poor. Lorraine Sommerfeld joins the show to talk about why speed cameras are preferable to a police officer pulling you over. Jerry asks, was a judge's sentence fair or should there have been a stricter sentence? Do traffic coordinators work?
Mark Mendelson is here for Party for Two with Jerry to talk about the top stories of the day. The Liberals back away from a pharmacare program, shocking health advocates. But Jerry says, we can't afford to pay for everything through taxes. It's Tuesday which means Dan Riskin is here for Telescopic Tuesday with this week's top science stories. The Montreal Economic Institute calculated that Canadian tariffs on American goods have cost Canadian families $92 in new taxes over the last two months. Economist, Emmanuelle Faubert weighs in.
Jerry opens the show by talking about a recent conviction for Jewish hatred. Then he asks, do we believe in free speech? Brian Lilley joins the show to talk about Doug Ford changing his tune on calling for asylum seekers to get work permits. Plus - have people forgotten how to act in public?
Karen Stintz joins Jerry for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day, including - daytime parties! Sydney Sweeney's new ad campaign with American Eagle faces backlash. Branding and marketing expert and host of the podcast, Chatter that Matters, Tony Chapman, weighs in on this from a marketing perspective. Laryssa Waler weighs in on the tariff situation and how we can build a more robust Canada. Newstalk1010 technical producer, Mark Tang, joins Jerry to talk about last night's Weeknd concert.
Jerry opens the show by talking about Canadians' largest expense - taxes! - and why the civil service needs more doers and less thinkers. A feral child summer? Jerry talks about bringing back 90's summers with less structure and more children roaming around outdoors. What does no politics in the classroom mean? The Ford government's directive has created some confusion among parents and teachers.
Robert Turner joins Jerry to talk about the biggest stories of the day, Seniors are rarely downsizing, Toronto councillors butting heads over where to place shelters and Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid.
Barb DiGiulio and Sunira Chaudhri join Jerry to react to the Hockey Canada trial. Jerry takes calls on how to reduce government.
Vass Bednar joins Jerry to talk about the biggest stories of the day, Toronto's sixplex drama, The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski minds Ottawa's Business, and Ryan LaPensee of Backyard Bats discusses how he started making baseball bats for Blue Jays star player Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Jerry weighs in on youth unemployment, temporary foreign workers, asylum seekers looking for work, and speaks with Sean Shapiro, TikTok former traffic cop about speed cameras, banning left-turns and dedicated transit lanes.
Mike Kakuk, co-host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor joins Jerry to discuss the stories of the day. Jerry speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about fearmongering union bosses. Jerry talks about multiple stories about kids and cellphone use affecting their mental health.
Jerry doesn't think the decline of US Spirits sales in Canada is making much of a difference at all. Jerry talks to Amanda Galbraith about an Uber service for needles. Barrie Shepley, former Olympic coach about the doping allegations against Penny Oleksiak, and Richard Crouse joins the show to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy.
Karen Stintz joins Jerry for today's party for two, is she a future POO officer? Yes, that's an abbreviation, and on this week's Telescopic Tuesday Dan and Jerry talk about being funny…. but you're really not!
Mark Mendelson joins Jerry to talk about the over 90 minute police response times, Jerry also takes your calls on thematter, and Sonya Shikhman discusses what happens next for the underage suspect in the North York stabbing.
Sabrina Nanji joins Jerry on party for two, Canadians are using weak passwords at work, allowing hackers to commit cyber crimes using brute force attack methods. Polls find there is a rise in support for political correctness in Canada, and if you are a postal worker… how are you voting??
Jerry opens the show by talking about drug facilitation. There is an article discussing some of the sounds that drive Toronto residents up the wall, and who are going to events if everyone hates coming to downtown Toronto?
Former Canadian politician and federal minister, Lisa Raitt, joins the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. Ontario is looking to revamp college and university funding as early as next spring; Toronto Star education reporter Kristin Rushowy explains. The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) argues that Canada's project approval process should be swift by default. MEI director of research, Krystle Wittevrongel, speaks with Jerry. It's Friday! Touchdowns and Fumbles is back with Bob Reid.
Jerry opens the show by talking about By-law complaints. A 71-year-old Toronto woman was killed in an unprovoked attack in North York; Jerry shares his thoughts. A deep dive into human trafficking with Katrin Roots, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology at Laurier weighs in. Longtime educator and writer, Christine Corley joins the Jerry Agar show to talk about the crisis in the education system.
Alicia Vianga, a small business owner and the founder of After Breast Cancer joins Jerry for the first time on party for Two. Francis Syms, the Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic joins Jerry to discuss the use of AI in job searches, and how this can backfire. The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski minds Ottawa's Business. At least 50 candidates will run against Pierre Poilievre in the byelection, are there too many candidates?
Jerry opens the show by talking about Mayor Olivia Chow saying that city staff 'failed' in the handling of Toronto's snowstorm. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tells crown corporations to suggest their own spending cuts. A new study finds that people who see the world as cutthroat and competitive prefer tough leaders. Co-author, Christine Nguyen weighs in on these findings. Plus - being early matters.
Sunira Chaudhri joins Jerry for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. The condo market has gone from bad to worse, real estate lawyer, Bob Aaron, weighs in. A new restaurant in Kensington Market is being disputed by neighbours, Tom Mihalik from Toms Place in Kensington market joins Jerry to talk about this. Have you been threatened before?
Jerry opens the show by asking, why can't people accept other people's opinions? Mark Carney says a new trade deal with the US is likely to include tariffs, lawyer John Boscariol weighs in. Jerry takes your traffic questions for the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop, Sean Shapiro. A Bluetooth security flaw in cars could lead to eavesdropping and hacking; Carmi Levi explains.
Tristin Hopper joins Jerry for Party for Two. Poilievre says Canada needs more people leaving the country than entering, Jerry takes your calls. Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin looks deeper into the world of science.
Jerry Agar opens the show by talking about how much power he holds over other people. Canadians prefer more debt over higher taxes to pay for military spending. Copper theft is on the rise, Jerry talks to Newstalk 1010 crime expert, Mark Mendelson. E-scooter injuries are on the rise, Jerry weighs in on helmets and scooter safety.
Karen Stintz joins Jerry for Party for Two for today's top stories. How are roller coasters at Wonderland built? Jerry speaks to the Director of Maintenance and Construction at Canada's Wonderland about what goes into the construction. Just one recess period a day? The Ford government looks into changes to the school day. Plus - if you go to see a band and they don't play their top songs, is that a rip-off?
Jerry Agar is back! He opens the show by talking about literacy in young people. After how many DUI convictions should someone be put in jail? Who should be the next NDP leader? Brian Lilley talks about Mark Carney's ethics disclosure.
Will Stewart joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for today's version of Party for Two. Are tattoos acceptable in the workplace? Sunira Chaudhri, an employment lawyer at Workly law weighs in. It's Friday! Bob Reid, principal at Broadway Strategy and Communications, is here with this week's question.
Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens the show with a conversation about children's safety in public spaces alone, with Mark Mendelson. Deb has a conversation with Leslie Scrivener, who was the reporter covering Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope 45 years ago. Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada effective as of August 1st. Scott Reid weighs in on this situation.
Karen Gordon joins Deb Hutton for Party for Two. Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, the president of the Ontario Medical Association, talks doctors warning about the increase in DIY and online medicine. The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklocks.ca.
Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens by talking about her thoughts on the story of a 91-year-old man who was evicted from his apartment. MPP Bobbi Ann Brady discusses the School Trustee who refuses to return $12,000 to the board. A GTA mother, Julie Cole, is unsettled after finding a photo of her children used in a GoFundMe campaign for the Texas floods.
Mike Kakuk joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. A Canadian woman and her Trump supporting husband betrayed after she was arrested by ice for illegally being in the country. Deb takes calls on your thoughts about this. Carmi Levy weighs in on AI by talking about the racially charged AI-generated videos showing a man struggling to get a job in Canada, and X's Grok posting antisemitic content.
Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and talks to the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Nolan Quinn about the college layoffs and program cancellations over the past year. A New Nanos poll finds Canadians are most concerned about jobs and the economy amid strained US relationships. Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research, Nik Nanos explains. Toronto city councillors bring back the debate over a colour-coding system for Toronto apartment buildings. Richard Powers, an associate professor in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto explains Canada's competition watchdog's probe into Amazon.
Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Conservatives, joins Deb Hutton on Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Deb takes your calls on the Ontario Police Association's recruitment campaign for new officers. The RCMP charges CAF members with trying to create an 'anti-government militia' and seize land. Former Senior Strategic Counterterrorism Analyst at CSIS, Phil Gurski, weighs in. Therme Spa releases Ontario Place designs. Gary McCluskie, the Principal at Diamond Schmitt, joins Deb to talk about this.
Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and is joined by Premier Doug Ford to talk about the new memorandum of understanding, crime, and EV mandates. A New York Mayoral candidate wants to build government run grocery stores. Neil Hetherington, the CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank weighs in on whether or not he thinks this is a good idea.