The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the biggest stories of the day.

Researchers discovered that AI agents repurposed a University of Toronto link-sharing tool to communicate with one another. Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, AI and Digital Media Consultant and founder of Think Start, about what happened, what it means for the future of artificial intelligence, and whether people should be concerned.

A professional wrestler steps into the political ring in Brantford. Jerry speaks with Ricky Willdy, mayoral candidate, teacher, and professional wrestler known as "The Brantford Rattlesnake," about why he's running for office.

Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, joins Jerry to break down the communications winners and losers from the week's biggest stories.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne's column about the key issues facing voters in the upcoming municipal elections. 

A threatening letter linked to the Bishnoi gang has raised fresh concerns about organized crime in Canada. Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University and former CBSA officer.

A judge has ruled that billionaire businessman Frank Stronach will not receive a jail sentence. Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, Senior Partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP.

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Canada for the first time. Jerry speaks with Paul Speck, President and Co-Owner of Henry of Pelham Winery, about the threat the insect poses to vineyards.

Jason Agnew joins Jerry at the party table today on Party for Two, where they discuss the top stories of the day.  

 

Explosive corruption allegations within the Toronto Police Service have been detailed in newly unsealed court records. Jerry speaks with Patrick Watson, a professor of Criminology & Socio-legal Studies at the University of Toronto about this. 

 

It's Thursday, which means Tom Korski is here for this week's Blacklock's Report! 

 

Jerry shares his thoughts about a Toronto Star column about a columnist's experience at the investment summit.

Jerry opens the show by addressing Doug Ford's 'read between the lines' comment regarding Olivia Chow running for mayor. Jerry spoke with Premier Ford and sets the record straight on what he meant by them and who he endorses. 

 

Together We Stand calls on Ottawa to modernize support for military families. Jerry speaks with the CEO, Rick Seymour.  

 

Jerry speaks with Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst, now an associate professor of international relations at Carleton. They break down the latest in the EU-Canada relationship. 

 

A Cambridge mayoral candidate is under investigation for fixing a pothole. Jerry speaks with candidate Ryan Bolender about the situation.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice-President at Enterprise Canada, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today.

Some American businesses are pushing back against Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada with a football-themed billboard campaign. Jerry speaks with Kimberly Daniels, licensed U.S. customs broker and owner of Mercantile Logistics, about how tariffs are affecting small businesses on both sides of the border and what importers are facing as trade tensions continue.

Remembering Toronto Sun's legendary political cartoonist Andy Donato. Jerry speaks with Lorrie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun.

Paul Bernardo is up for parole next month. Jerry weighs in on this possibility for parole. 

Courts keep deciding that stabbing people doesn't carry 'intent to kill.' Jerry speaks with Tristin Hopper, National Post columnist.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on the idea of increasing private-sector involvement in the operation of Canadian airports. He discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of airport privatization. 

To dig deeper into the issue, Jerry speaks with John Gradek, faculty lecturer in aviation management at McGill University and former Air Canada executive, about privatizing airport operations.

Next, Jerry dives into the controversy surrounding NHL star Alex Ovechkin, after reports that he appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russia's pro-Putin United Russia party. 

A new study suggests that more Ontarians with gambling disorders are ending up in emergency departments. Jerry weighs in on sports betting and gambling.

It’s time for Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group.

York Regional Police share video of an officer delivering an NFL‑worthy tackle on a motorcyclist. Jerry speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective.

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

A warning about the ghost student scam where fraudsters taking out college loans under children’s names plus a conversation about whether university degrees are still worth it. Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic’s Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology.

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to a judge ruling that colonialism caused a First Nations man to become a deadly driver.

He then explores some marketing stories with branding expert Tony Chapman, covering MapQuest’s giant printed directions to Lake Ontario, a drone‑powered PC Health ad slammed as “dystopian,” and Sydney Sweeney facing backlash from athletes over a nude campaign.

Jerry then looks at Carney’s push to open Canada’s largest airports to private investment.

Plus a deep dive into last night's Toronto mayoral debate.

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the top stories of the day with Karen Stintz, vice president of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work.

Jerry then looks at a federal program to name newsrooms deemed reliable and trustworthy and explains why he is against this.     

Canadian cities say they “can’t afford to put that pressure on residents” as they seek new investment.

Then, Jerry speaks with Tim Tierney, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Then, Jerry looks at Gunter’s argument that a trade‑war booze ban could backfire on Canada.

Jerry opens the show responding to comments from Tom Parkin about the state of Toronto and his endorsement of Olivia Chow. 

Next, a gas price check-in with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They look at where diesel prices stand and when winter gas arrives at the pumps this week.

Jerry then digs into the universal school food program and reacts to last week’s interview on the Deb Hutton Show with Debbie Field from the Coalition for Healthy School Food.