The Jerry Agar Show

On today's Party for Two, Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then looks at a promise fulfilled by Mark Carney. Provinces are on track to allow cross‑border alcohol sales by next month.

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

A new survey found that false online health information is prompting doctors to intervene more often. Jerry speaks with Dr. Mitch, NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent about this.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on Marineland’s request for a $10–$20 million federal loan to export belugas to the United States, raising questions about ethics, oversight, and public funding.

Branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman weighs in on Nike’s “walkers tolerated” Boston Marathon ad, which was pulled after backlash and Drake’s massive ice‑sculpture promo. 

Jerry then looks at new data showing the Canadian military has hit a 30‑year recruitment high, with many permanent residents joining. 

The city of Toronto may drop a 24-year ban on sidewalk vending licenses.

It’s Party for Two! Today, Sabrina Nanji, of the Queen’s Park Observer, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Bob Carter, Mayor of Minden Hills, about the thousands of sandbags distributed during the town’s state of emergency as flooding continues to threaten homes and infrastructure.

Enterprise demanded nearly $10,000 from a couple over alleged diesel damage but the evidence suggests otherwise. Jerry digs into the story. 

Plus, have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why? Jerry talks about "roomnesia" and asks, does this happen to you?

Jerry opens the show with the news that Doug Ford is backing off the airplane purchase, as the province now plans to sell the $28.9‑million private jet “as quickly as possible” following public backlash. Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his column arguing that Ford caved to pressure in reversing the jet decision.

Next, Jerry turns to a safety issue where drivers keep running the same Scarborough red light, prompting a local councillor to speak out. Jerry speaks with Sean Shapiro about the rules of the intersection. 

Jerry also discusses an incident in which Caryma Sa’d’s phone was taken while she was covering a protest, raising questions about safety.

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

He then speaks with Mike Ross, producer, co‑creator, and performer of Inside American Pie, about Mirvish’s new show and the stories behind one of music’s most iconic songs.

Next, Jerry takes calls from women about safety in the city, following new reporting on drug use and danger during Toronto’s World Cup events.

The hour wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, weighs in on the communications strategy around Toronto’s World Cup Fan Fest.

Jerry opens the show by talking about how Ontario has purchased a $28.9‑million private jet. Aviation expert John Tory Jr. helps break down the purchase, and if it was a good idea. 

Jerry then turns to parenting with the idea that your kids will make mistakes, and your job is to let them. Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged, discusses letting children fail to learn in life. 

Next, Jerry discusses the over 150 inmates who were improperly released from Ontario jails, with some missing for months.

On today's Party for Two, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, joins Jerry at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Conservative MP Sandra Cobena from Newmarket–Aurora about gas prices, gas taxes, and the political fallout from floor crossers in Ottawa. On this week's Blacklock’s Report, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Parliament Hill and explains what’s really happening behind the scenes. Plus - after hearing about the Italian dunk tank for bad politicians, Jerry asks: which politicians would you dunk, and why?

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Ford government minister and Vaughan MPP who claimed to have attended a prestigious U.S. university in official bios... but didn’t. Employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri from Workly Law joins Jerry to talk about the legal and ethical lines when it comes to misrepresenting credentials. Jerry then turns to a new report showing that small business closures in Canada are now outpacing new business starts. Ryan Mallough, VP of Legislative Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, explains what’s driving the trend and what it means for local business. Next, Jerry turns to an Italian town's political tradition: putting an effigy of a politician in a cage and dunking them for making the year’s worst decision. Marco Lazzeri and Diana Ferrari from the Feste Vigiliane in Trento explain how the event works.

It’s Party for Two! Today Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Noah Jarvis, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about why Toronto’s proposed government‑run grocery stores will cost taxpayers and won’t make food cheaper, according to the CTF.

Could the Liberal win in Terrebonne push more Conservative MPs to cross the floor? Political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin, weighs in. 

The city’s World Cup Fan Fest was supposed to be free but now the city plans to charge for it.  Jerry gives his thoughts and gets yours.

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Whitby councillor facing a 30-day pay suspension after a ruling from the Integrity Commissioner.

New data shows Ontario high‑school attendance has dropped to 40%. Jerry gives his thoughts on mandatory attendance.

Next, Jerry looks at a new report arguing that a lack of incentives is limiting the adoption of new health technologies in Canada. Emmanuelle Faubert, an Economist at the Montreal Economic Institute gives insight into the report.

Did Winners close some of its bathrooms?  Jerry talks about the broader issue of public washroom access, and whether businesses should be expected to keep them open to the public.