The Jerry Agar Show

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is at the party table with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry turns to Tech Topics with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, to explore the top tech topics of the day. 

Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder?  Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to unpack the legal implications of this. 

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine‑Smith has lost his nomination battle for an upcoming Ontario provincial byelection. Jerry speaks with CTV political commentator, Scott Reid, about this.

Jerry opens the show with a debate about dogs in restaurants. Should they be allowed? 

He then speaks with Rod Phillips, former Ontario Finance Minister and now Vice Chair of Canaccord Genuity and Chair of Toronto Global, the group leading Toronto’s bid for the Defence and Security Resilience Bank (DSRB). Rod discusses his column on why Toronto is the right location for this new global defence bank.

Next, Jerry looks at two tech‑and‑transportation stories with Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist at driving.ca. Are Waymo driverless cars coming to Toronto, and what happens when their technology glitches?

Jerry then talks about a Toronto condo buyer who’s raising a stink over a new high‑rise with no garbage chutes.

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Jim Richards to break down the top stories of the day.

Organized crime groups are driving grocery store theft across Canada. Former RCMP Superintendent and current president of Clement Advisory Group Garry Clement joins Jerry to explain. 

Next, Jerry discusses a milestone in Canadian sports as the Toronto Tempo prepare for their first‑ever regular‑season WNBA game.

It's Touchdowns and Fumbles!  This week, communications strategist Bob Reid weighs in on Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ comments suggesting Premier Doug Ford might one day “end up in prison,” and her refusal to walk the statement back.

Jerry opens the show with Toronto’s decision to write off $4.3 million in unpaid debts and fines, raising questions about how the city manages enforcement and whether this sends the wrong message to residents.

Brad Bradford is accusing Olivia Chow of running a shadow re‑election campaign on the taxpayer’s dime. Public affairs consultant and NEWSTALK 1010 contributor Bob Richardson joins Jerry to discuss if this fits within campaign rules.

Next, Jerry discusses Ontario’s plan to crack down on drug use on public transit and what this says about the broader breakdown of social cohesion. Globe and Mail columnist Robyn Urback joins him to discuss the issue.

Toronto is pushing ahead on a $675‑million shelter plan, despite multiple lawsuits challenging the project. So Jerry asks, where should shelters go?

On today's Party for Two, Dave Trafford is at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day. 

 

What’s going on with concert and tour cancellations?  Have ticket prices gone too far?

 

Tom Korski joins the show for the Blacklock's Report, bringing top stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill.    

 

Millennials are more likely to live with their parents than past generations have. Do you have adult children living with you?

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on BCE firing employees who falsified workplace attendance. 

 

Sean Shapiro is here to discuss the City of London supporting an extension of the e-scooter pilot project which fines parents. 

 

Ontario Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, speaks with Jerry about the Police Record Checks Reform Act.  

 

Plus, Toronto wasn’t ready for this winter’s snowstorm. So it wants to spend millions more to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Political commentator Karen Stintz weighs in on this. 

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to unpack the top stories of the day.

Plus, the last names of lottery winners will no longer appear in news releases. Jerry speaks with Tony Bitonti, OLG spokesperson, about why the shift is happening and what it means for privacy and transparency.

Canada will get a new Governor General. Jerry speaks with Craig Baird, historian and host of Canadian History Ehx, about the role’s importance, and the last time a Governor General had to hold a government to account.

The show wraps up with Jerry’s thoughts on a new Ontario law that caps resale prices, a move that has frustrated many season‑ticket holders.

Jerry opens the show by arguing that Mayor Olivia Chow is already campaigning, even though she hasn’t formally entered the mayoral race.

Then Jerry recounts a moment from the morning: Francois‑Philippe Champagne stopped by the prep room, and Jerry shares how the encounter unfolded.

Next, Jerry digs into new polling questions with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, including whether everyone really needs to fill out the census to get proper numbers.

Canada promised FIFA “appropriate” labour‑law exemptions, according to newly surfaced documents. To break down the employment‑law implications, Jerry speaks with Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer at Workly Law.

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the biggest stories of the day, including:

Marit Stiles’ “You’ll be in prison, Doug” comment, and her push for a Greenbelt public inquiryThe Prime Minister naming a replacement for Governor General Mary SimonA new report showing Toronto rideshare drivers spend half their time on the road without a passenger

Then, Jerry looks at a Toronto Star feature asking Torontonians what they would do if they were mayor, from tax cuts, to income support for artists, to a proposed “bat signal" to combat crime.

It’s Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin!  NEWSTALK 1010’s science expert brings the latest in science and space.

Plus, gas prices are expected to jump again. Jerry takes your calls: Are rising fuel costs forcing you to rethink or scale back your summer road trip plans?

Jerry opens the show with reaction to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ remark to the Premier, saying, “you’ll be in prison, Doug,” and her claim that a public inquiry into the Greenbelt could reveal what she describes as “dirty deals.” 

Then, a look at a Swedish innovation that could help traffic calming in Toronto. Jerry speaks with Karin Wiklund, Marketing Manager at Edeva AB, the company behind ActiBump, a smart speed‑control system that only activates when drivers exceed the limit.

Next, Jerry turns to a new report on Toronto City Council attendance.  He speaks with former Toronto mayor John Tory about the expectations of elected officials.

Then, Jerry takes your calls on councillors skipping meetings and whether the city should crack down harder on absenteeism.