The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and is at the party table with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada. 

Deb then asks listeners about the concept of “Death Cleaning.”  Have you done it? Do you wish others would? 

Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories from this week.

The show closes with more on the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, this time from a political and strategic angle. Deb speaks with Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister, about the bridge’s significance and what it means for Canada‑U.S. relations.

Deb Hutton hosts the show this morning and opens the show with breaking news: the Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens Friday. She speaks with former MP for Windsor West, Brian Masse. 

Next, Deb speaks with Karen Stints about her column about how she believes we should give the homeless an address, not the right to an encampment. Deb then opens the phones for listener reaction to Karen’s argument.

Advocacy groups in Quebec are speaking out about the province’s energy drink ban, raising concerns about youth health.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk about the top stories of the day. 

Jerry then opens the phone to ask, is “retirement” a dirty word? 

Doug Ford is in Washington amid tense trade talks.  Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his latest column about Ford's visit. 

To wrap up the show, Jerry asks, "Why should I be excited about FIFA?"

Jerry opens the show with commentary on how Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s World Cup ticket‑reselling scheme.

Next, Jerry turns to new findings from U of T researchers, who have discovered a method of using AI to create more dangerous computer worms. NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jerry to break down what this means.

Jerry then shifts to road safety with Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, as rates of motorcycle accidents are up. 

He then turns to the struggles faced by the Canadian economy.

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the day’s top stories.

Then Jerry shifts gears for a fun conversation about Led Zeppelin 3 with Joe Cristiano, producer of Moore in the Morning.

Next, Jerry asks listeners: What incident on a first date meant there was no second date?

The show wraps with Touchdowns & Fumbles. The U.S. Ambassador to Canada re‑posted Donald Trump calling Canada the “51st State.”  When asked about it, Prime Minister Mark Carney downplayed the whole thing, saying he’s not responding every time Trump posts something provocative. Jerry and Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, reveal listener votes on whether Carney’s response was a Touchdown or a Fumble.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about his latest run‑in with self‑checkout.

Jerry then welcomes Graham Richardson, host of the new Graham Richardson Show and Ottawa Bureau Chief for CTV National News, to talk about the launch of his program and what listeners can expect.

Next, Jerry breaks down car insurance changes coming July 1, with expert insight from Nainesh Kotak of Kotak Personal Injury Law.

Jerry then opens the phones: Do you take all your vacation days?  A new report shows Canadian workers are struggling to unplug, rest, and actually use the time they’re owed.

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio to break down the day’s biggest stories.

Next, Jerry asks the question: What do MPPs actually do when the legislature is on break?  He speaks with Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and now Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, about what really happens behind the scenes. 

Then it’s time for The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.

Jerry closes the show with a major federal tech announcement: Ottawa’s new AI strategy includes more than $2.3 billion for training, adoption, and startups. He speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic's Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, about what this investment means.

Jerry opens the show with Joe Warmington to discuss his Toronto Sun piece arguing that the Emergencies Act may be needed as “organized” attacks on Jews are allowed to fester.

Next, Jerry asks: What are the road rules for cops?  He’s joined by Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, to break down what police can and can’t do on the road. 

Then Jerry opens the phones: What did you get pulled over for? 

Jerry closes the hour with a look at Canada’s economic future. He speaks with Charles Lammam, Senior Fellow at the MEI, about why Canada’s investment crisis requires urgent policy attention.

Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day, on today's Party for Two.

Tasha Kheiriddin joins Jerry for a discussion on claims that Mark Carney is in denial about what’s driving rising antisemitism.

Jerry then speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, for the monthly update on policing issues across the city.

Jerry takes your texts, calls, and talkbacks on the things you’ve left behind in a rideshare.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on residential schools. 

Then, he delves into the Zellers relaunch and the return of classic Pizza Huts with branding and marketing expert, Tony Chapman.  

 Chinese electric vehicles have now arrived in Canada as a federal memo warns of privacy risks. But, if a new U.S. bill passes, drivers of Chinese EVs may not be allowed to cross the border. Jerry speaks with Brian Turner, automotive writer at Postmedia’s Driving.ca.

After the Pope’s recent criticism of AI, Jerry asks employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri: can employees request religious exemptions from AI tools at work?