The Jerry Agar Show

Brian Lilley joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. Aurel Braun explains how the conflict in the Middle East is widening as Iran retaliates following the killing of its supreme leader, and what this means for global politics. Jerry reacts to a police advisory after a canned martini was found in a child’s school lunchbox, and asks listeners what’s ended up in school lunches that definitely shouldn’t have. Jerry also shares a story about quiet quitting and gives his take on why the trend isn’t going away.

Jerry opens the show with a story about dogs and their ability to sense human emotions. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins for the monthly check‑in on policing issues across the city. Bruce Kidd discusses a new study showing a sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario’s gambling helpline. Bob Richardson breaks down how the escalating Iran conflict is playing out politically for Prime Minister Carney.

Tim Hudak joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, diving into the day’s biggest stories.

Is wearing pajamas at the airport perfectly fine or inappropriate in public spaces?

Mohit Rajhans weighs in on Instagram’s new alerts for suicide‑related searches and Burger King’s use of AI to coach staff.

It's Friday! Bob Reid is in for Touchdowns and Fumbles, asking you whether the communications play of the unveiled plans for the new Ontario Science Centre scores big or falls flat.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on why Canada needs refugee reform, and what’s driving the current pressure on the system.

He then takes your calls after Doug Ford is asked about giving TTC constables new powers to arrest drug users, as Jerry weighs in on whether stronger security is needed on transit.

Franco Terrazzano joins the show to outline the federal government’s ongoing problems in Ottawa, and why he says nothing is improving.

Plus, Jerry reacts to a story out of Guelph, where a father and daughter were mistakenly swept up in a human‑trafficking investigation.

On today's party for Two, Jerry is joined by Queen’s Park Observer’s Sabrina Nanji to break down the biggest stories of the day.

Have you ever accidentally skipped out on a bill? Jerry opens the phone lines to hear your stories.

Tom Korski from The Blacklock’s Report joins the show with the latest from Ottawa.

Then, Jerry weighs in on Toronto’s new strategy to support festivals as many struggle to stay afloat financially.

Jerry opens the show reacting to Premier Doug Ford’s comment about running post‑secondary institutions like a business, as Humber Polytechnic moves to cut staff. 

Jerry speaks with branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman about Ashley Madison’s rebrand and the retirement of the iconic Mr. Clean. 

Niagara Region mayors may decide to amalgamate the region, and Jerry talks with former Fort Erie councilor and former Niagara Regional councilor Sandy Annunziata. 

Plus, city councilor, Brad Bradford, says the city should pay residents to shovel snow.

Karen Stintz joins the Party for Two table today with Jerry, where they talk about the top stories of the day.
Should e-biked and e-scooters be licensed and registered?
Be aware of the potential risk of battery fires! Peter Attia, the co-founder and CTO of Glimpse Engineering, joins Jerry to talk about the risks.
Tasha Kheiriddin talks with Jerry about her column in the National Post about Pierre Poilievre's deportation gamble.

Jerry opens the show explaining why he disagrees with the notion that Mexican cartels grew out of poverty. 

Why do TV reporters keep being sent out into storms, only to tell us it is cold and snowy? Jerry talks to CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter.

American country music artist Charley Crockett was denied entry into Canada and scrapped his Canadian tour. 

Plus, Jerry speaks with former MPP Lisa MacLeod about human trafficking in the GTA.

Will Stewart from Enterprise Canada joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day.

Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reacts to how small businesses are responding to the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling.

Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday! Newstalk 1010 science expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week.

What's it like to be a Canadian in Mexico right now? Canadian jazz vocalist, Caity Gyorgy, joins the show to talk about it.

Jerry opens the show talking about unmarked burials at residential school sites that still haven’t been exhumed.

Francis Syms joins to discuss reports that OpenAI employees raised concerns about the Canada shooting suspect months before the attack.

Former TikTok Traffic Cop Sean Shapiro answers your traffic questions.

Then, real estate expert Frank Leo talks about low new home sales in January, and the predicament pre‑construction condo buyers are now facing.