The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by a new guest at the party table, Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange.

He then revisits the Bruno Mars saga: the Rogers Stadium show was so loud it rattled homes 10 km away in Thornhill. He speaks with James Pasternak, Toronto City Councillor for York Centre, about what the city can and can't do about it.

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

Tim Hortons plans to reduce its reliance on temporary foreign workers and hire 10,000 local workers.

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant. Today he talks about how we do not have an expectation of total privacy in public. 

He then turns to the housing market with Ron Butler, Principal at Butler Mortgage.  More Ontarians are missing mortgage payments, with delinquency rates up 52% in a year and insolvency levels are hitting the highest level since 2009. 

Jerry weighs in on MPs hearing a plan to radically change how asylum seekers are settled in Canada.

On today's Party for Two, 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 turns to Western University where a professor rejected exam results amid suspected AI cheating. He speaks with Professor Jacob Shelley, from Western’s Faculty of Law and School of Health Studies, about what happened.

Next, Jerry explores the complicated side of Father’s Day. Psychologist and UBC professor Christine Korol joins him to discuss her latest column on why the day can be painful for some people.  

Jerry takes listener calls after Premier Doug Ford slammed a judge’s ruling on Ontario encampments.

Jerry opens the show by talking about a study that answered the question: Why do people succeed in life? 

Then Jerry turns to a neighbourhood dispute over the Bruno Mars concert and nearby residents that say the noise and vibrations were unbearable. 

Robyn Urback's new column looks at a trend inside the Toronto Police Service: more than a dozen officers have been arrested this year. Jerry and Robyn debate their stances on this issue. 

Jon Woodward, a CTV Investigative Reporter, joins Jerry to discuss the new changes to FOIs in Ontario and what he’s experienced.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Ford government’s decision to freeze Freedom of Information requests amid controversy.

Jerry then speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to break down new Alberta separatism polling ahead of a potential referendum.

Jerry weighs in on the headline of how young people in Ontario are ditching fancy weddings just to afford a home. 

Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, and political commentator, joins Jerry to talk about how Chris Moise received a partial city council bailout on his legal fees.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.

Spotify’s new “Reserved” feature could make concert ticketing less miserable. He speaks with Eric Alper, Canadian music journalist and publicist, about whether this could actually fix anything.

Next, Jerry reacts to an "oops" broadcasting moment: a radio station accidentally announced the death of King Charles. He opens the phones asking listeners: What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made at work?

Touchdowns and Fumbles! This week’s question: Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told Moore in the Morning that if there are any corrupt cops in the service, he wants them to quit immediately. Is that a Touchdown or a Fumble? 

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.

When is it okay for a kid to quit their organized sport?  He looks at the research, the psychology, and the difference between resilience and burnout.

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

Jerry opens the show reacting to a watchdog report warning that the FIFA World Cup could cost Canadian taxpayers $1 billion. J

Then NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy and Jerry explore tech topics including:

Graduates booing AI pep talks at college commencements

Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener driving questions! 

Plus - How realistic are shows like “Law & Order Toronto”?  Former homicide detective and NEWSTALK 1010 crime expert Mark Mendelson shares his thoughts on what the show gets right, what it dramatizes, and how close it comes to real‑life policing in the city.

It’s time for Party for Two! Deb Hutton is hosting the show today and is joined by Vass Bednar, Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to break down the top stories of the day.

Deb then takes your calls on a City Council motion that would have Toronto explore sound‑activated cameras capable of ticketing excessively noisy vehicles.

Plus, a look at the DrinkSmart Campus Pulse Survey, which reveals less drinking among students at Ontario colleges and universities.

Then, Deb speaks with Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria about the proposed changes to Billy Bishop Airport.

Deb Hutton is in for Jerry Agar today. She opens the show with a conversation with Councillor Brad Bradford, who has announced a crackdown on dangerous e‑bikes across the city.

Deb then speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the policing issues raised in Chief Myron Demkiw’s recent interview with John Moore, including the Toronto mayor’s comments that the city’s top cop must regain public trust amid allegations involving officers.