The Jerry Agar Show

Sabrina Nanji from the Queens Park Observer is at the party table with Jerry on today's party for two where they break down the top political stories of the day.

Jerry then turns to the story of how Ottawa bet big on the world’s largest cricket farm, only to run into two major problems — the “yuck factor” and the price. 

A new survey shows most Canadians support banning social media for those under 16, but will kids simply find ways around it?

The hour closes with a major housing announcement from Mark Carney, Doug Ford, and Olivia Chow: a new provincial–federal partnership will cut development charges in half to reduce taxes and fees on new homes. Jerry speaks with Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage to break down what this means for the housing market.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Avi Lewis’ victory in the NDP leadership race. But he asks the big question: Is the NDP about to implode?

He then turns to the news that two years after booze arrived in corner stores, the LCBO is down $780 million. Jerry takes a deeper dive into the numbers to explain what’s really going on.

In a dramatic robbery at the Oshawa Centre, where bear spray was used, bystanders stepped in to stop the suspects. Jerry speaks with crime expert and former homicide detective Mark Mendelson about whether people are becoming more inclined to intervene.

Plus, Jerry talks about being bougie on a budget and not overspending.

Jim Richards is at the party table for today's Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. 

Jerry then digs into the latest provincial budget with Toronto Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley.  

With the Blue Jays home opener tonight, Jerry welcomes Jason Agnew and Mike Wilner to preview the game and the season ahead. 

Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles. This week, Bob and Jerry get your thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Air Canada CEO, who faces calls for resignation after offering condolences only in English following the fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport.

Jerry opens the show with Toronto City Council’s decision to approve a city‑run grocery store pilot project. He raises questions about affordability and whether government‑run retail can succeed.

He then talks with Ron Butler about Ontario's plan for a full HST break on new homes.

Jerry speaks with Dave Snyder, owner of Forest Lawn Farms, whose video went viral after he returned illegally dumped trash to the homeowner who left it on his property.

Plus, are you the coworker who comes in sick or the one who can’t stand when others do it?

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is at the party table with Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute.

Kelly Aizicocitz, interim Executive Director at A Better City Toronto chats with Jerry as we are 7 months from the municipal election.

Tom Korski is back for his weekly blacklocks report.

Jerry opens the phone lines to discuss should the Air Canada CEO have apologized following the controversy of the English-only condolence video.

Jerry opens the show by responding to the latest smash-and-grab robbery that put Mississauga jewelry store out of business.

Carmi Levy joins to discuss epic games laying off 100 employees due to the decrease in usage of Fortnite.

Jerry gets your thoughts on Ontario education minister vowing to ‘root out’ bad teachers.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is at the party table with Mike Kakuk, Co‑Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then opens the phone lines with this question: If you’re two minutes late moving your car after your paid time expires, is a ticket fair or a foul?

Residents are worried about the future sale of TDSB and TCDSB school properties, as both boards push for the right to redevelop portions of their land for housing. Jerry gets your thoughts on housing development on school lands. 

Canada’s new immigration bill may compromise rights, according to a UN committee. Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and former CBSA officer about this.

Jerry opens the show by responding to a series of recent columns written about Premier Doug Ford, offering his take on the narratives and criticisms.

He then shifts to a discussion of spending public taxpayer money and why it leads to overspending. 

Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about two tech‑related stories: A woman whose permanent residence application was rejected after Immigration’s AI reviewer fabricated her job duties, and OpenAI shutting down the Sora app amid growing concerns about deepfakes and consent.

Toronto Police have launched a new counterterrorism unit, including a task force staffed with officers carrying semi‑automatic weapons. Jerry gets your thoughts on this.

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and today’s guest, Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer, are at the party table to break down the top political stories of the day.

It's story time with Jerry, where he talks about a great customer service experience he had, and also how he messed up. 

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

Plus, a look at a new federal audit revealing that Canada’s international student program lacks crucial controls. Jerry speaks with Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, about this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on a UN committee warning that Canada’s new immigration bill may compromise rights. He then speaks with Brian Lilley, columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his latest piece on why the Liberals are expanding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. 

Jerry turns to the story of Toronto police banning protesters from residential streets in a neighbourhood. Caryma Sa’d, Toronto lawyer and independent journalist, joins him to talk about this.

Then Jerry brings in former TikTok traffic cop Sean Shapiro to answer listener driving questions and clear up the rules everyone argues about.