The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer, to break down the top political stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, about why young workers are not experiencing the “resilient” economy politicians keep talking about.

Next, Jerry turns to City Hall spending. Justin Holmes, reporter with the Toronto Sun, weighs in on revelations that the city’s shelters division spent $300 million on sole‑source contracts.

Youth radicalization is rising in Canada, according to a new CSIS report. Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University, about this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Progress Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner complaint against Brad Bradford, and why he believes the organization is out of line on the issue.

Jerry then dives into two legal stories with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Together they discuss: the Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that a dog walker bitten on the job can’t sue because she “owned” the pet at the time, and the five‑year sentence handed to person who broke into a 61‑year‑old Toronto woman’s home and climbed into bed with her.

Next, it’s Jerry’s monthly check‑in with Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell, who discusses top policing stories in the city. 

Is it time to ditch passwords altogether? Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about a phishing‑resistant alternative that experts say is the future of digital security.

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co-founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then talks about B'nai Brith's Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, with Richard Robertson, the Director of Research & Advocacy. 

Then, Jerry responds to comments made by Hank Idsinga on The Jim Richards Show.  

It's Friday! This week on Touchdowns and Fumbles, Bob Reid takes your thoughts on the communications surrounding the Sovereign Wealth Fund. What worked, what didn’t, and how the message landed.

Jerry opens the show asking: Is Doug Ford slipping?  Despite recent backlash, Ford insists he hasn’t lost his way.

Next, Jerry turns to NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert, Carmi Levy to weigh in on phony QR codes found on Bike Share bikes and parking machines, and new reporting that AI was not to blame in the Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Jerry then discusses the conversation between Paul Calandra and Deb Hutton about the province‑wide Day of Action, with lawyer Gavin Tighe. 

Oil prices have hit a new wartime high, gas prices are expected to rise, and a Trump‑approved pipeline could boost Canada‑U.S. oil exports Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, the President, Canadians for Affordable Energy. 

On today's Party for Two, Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.

Canada is in the early stages of talks on whether to privatize airports.  To unpack the implications of this, Jerry speaks with aviation expert John Tory Jr.

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

Plus, retro landline phones are suddenly back, and adults and kids are buying them.

Jerry opens the show discussing the Ontario‑wide Day of Action called by teachers’ unions, including the messaging that “Doug Ford will put 40 kids in a classroom with one teacher.”

Canada has been chosen as the host country for a new multinational defence bank.  To explain what this means for Canada, Jerry speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor of Leadership at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University.

Next, Jerry turns to rising concerns about antisemitism in the City of Toronto. He speaks with Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun.

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Preet Banerjee, the founder of MoneyGaps.com, about the fiscal update and rate announcements. 

Jerry and real estate lawyer, Bob Aaron, talk about the Montreal‑area homebuyers who are suing for $425,000, because an intruder’s violent death in the home was never disclosed.

Plus, have we gone too far with national “days”?  From National Pizza Day to National Puppy Day, Jerry explores why the calendar is overflowing, and how this connects to the TDSB’s Days of Significance.

Jerry opens the show with financial commentator, Pattie Lovett-Reid, to talk about Mark Carney’s fiscal update.

He then takes your calls on Ontario’s proposal to ban cellphones in schools and restrict social media access for kids, as the province considers new rules.

Doug Ford’s poll numbers have slipped. Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley about the direction of the government. 

Plus, should Virgin Radio Producer Leah have given up her seat on an airplane?

On today's party for two, Jerry speaks with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Deb Hutton, host of The Deb Hutton Show, about Carney’s recent comments that the state of 24 Sussex is “an embarrassment.”

It's Telescopic Tuesday! NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings Jerry the top science stories of the week.

Jerry addresses how we solve problems, and how people always think they are correct.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on Rogers offering voluntary severance packages as part of a cost‑cutting effort,  and why he believes the government should be doing the same.

He then turns to Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund, and speaks with Emmanuelle Faubert, an economist at the MEI, about what it is. 

Next, branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman joins Jerry to discuss two stories:  Kellogg’s bringing back cereal‑box toys for the release of Toy Story 5, and McDonald’s Canada adding trendy new drinks to its menu.

The UAE is leaving OPEC. President of the Canadians for Affordable Energy, Dan McTeague, joins Jerry to break down what this means for consumers.