The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Wyatt Sharpe, Host of The Sharpe Exchange, to discuss the top political stories of the day.

With the long weekend approaching, Jerry asks listeners about their favourite Canadian road trips and getaway destinations.

It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry with the latest stories from Ottawa. 

Plus, Jerry looks at the story of an Ontario woman whose husband was killed by an alleged stunt driver, while the accused has continued to drive as the case moves through the courts. The story sparks a discussion about whether current penalties do enough to protect the public.

Jerry opens the show by arguing that everyday American business owners are not Canada's enemy, despite rising tensions over tariffs and trade disputes. He asks listeners how far they're willing to go when it comes to supporting Canadian businesses. Are you actively seeking out Canadian-made products, or is your approach simply to avoid buying American whenever possible?

Ontario is investing $60 million in a digital AI platform for classrooms, but some experts say safeguards and guidelines are needed before the technology becomes widespread in schools. Jerry speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010 Tech Expert.

Should retirees avoid grocery shopping on weekends? Jerry opens the phones after hearing the argument that seniors and retirees have the flexibility to shop during the week, leaving busy weekends for those who work Monday to Friday. Listeners weigh in on whether the idea makes sense or is completely unreasonable.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. They talk through the top stories of the day, including a restaurant that banned people under 30.

Next, Jerry speaks with Maria Papaioannoy, founder of Rights4Vapers, about Canada’s illegal nicotine market.

Then he gets into the top science stories of the week with Dan Riskin, NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert.

The show wraps with major tech news: Meta has settled a social‑media addiction case with California and other states for $16.7 billion. Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, media and tech consultant at ThinkStart.ca, about what the settlement means.

Jerry opens the show talking about coincidences, and the strange, unexpected alignments that make you stop and think.

He then turns to breaking entertainment news: Dolly Parton, one of country music’s greatest stars, has died at 80. Jerry speaks with Shilo Bellis, Music Director for New Country Moncton, about Dolly’s legacy and why she remained beloved for decades.

Next, Jerry looks at a wild police story out of Texas: Houston police officers jumped into an Uber to chase a running suspect. He speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, who shares his own unforgettable moment when he commandeered a TTC bus while on duty.

Are we nearing the end of Toronto’s strip‑club era? Jerry speaks with Andrea Werhun, writer, performer, and political correspondent for Stripper News, and star of the documentary Modern Whore. They discuss zoning, economics, stigma, and how the industry is changing.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the federal government’s counter‑tariff announcement. 

Next, Jerry continues the tariff conversation with Bill Carroll, host of The Bill Carroll Show on NEWSTALK 1010. 

Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard, VP of Communications at the Montreal Economic Institute, about why Canadian counter‑tariffs will ultimately be paid for by Canadians, what the MEI sees as the real economic impact, and what alternatives might work better.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on the trade war between Canada and the United States.  

Then Jerry turns to a wild courtroom story where a Toronto woman threatened a prosecutor after allegedly exposing herself in court. Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, about courtroom conduct, judicial discretion, and what happens when defendants derail their own proceedings.

Next, Jerry launches a listener‑favourite segment: Ask a (former) traffic cop. He takes your calls and puts questions to Sean Shapiro.

Jerry speaks with Ryan Mallough, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' VP of legislative affairs, about what Canadian businesses hope to see in tariff relief and how companies are preparing.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, Vice-President of Finance and Operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, former Toronto city councillor, and former TTC chair, to discuss the biggest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute and the day's top stories.

As calls grow for Canada to respond aggressively to new American tariffs, Jerry argues that responding to unreasonable actions with more unreasonable actions is not a winning strategy. He examines whether retaliation is the right approach and what alternatives policymakers should consider.

To explore those options further, Jerry speaks with Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, about what tools Canada has available beyond tariffs and what a successful response to U.S. trade pressure might look like.

Plus, Jerry revisits Bill Carroll's interview with Premier Doug Ford from earlier this morning, reacting to the latest tariffs announced by Donald Trump and discussing what they could mean for Ontario workers, businesses, and the broader Canadian economy.

The Canada-U.S. trade dispute takes centre stage on the show today.

Jerry opens the show by examining the breakdown of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington. He speaks with Drew Fagan, professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, about what led to the collapse in negotiations and what it means for the economic relationship between the two countries.

How will new tariffs affect Canadian businesses and consumers? Jerry speaks with Jasmin Guenette, Vice-President of National Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, about whether small and independent businesses will be forced to pass rising costs on to customers and how they're preparing for the uncertainty ahead.

Jerry continues the conversation with John Boscariol, leader of the International Trade and Investment Law Group at McCarthy Tétrault, for a deeper look at the legal and economic realities of Canada-U.S. trade relations and what options remain on the table.

New research from the Angus Reid Institute finds that while a majority of Canadians support Canada's decision to walk away from trade talks, many are worried about the personal economic consequences. Jerry speaks with Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, about the findings and the growing concerns Canadians have about their jobs and financial security.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about new Toronto mayoral polling showing support for Olivia Chow growing. They discuss when polling numbers start to matter, how early data shapes campaigns, and when polls become a reliable indicator of the race.

Schools are starting to teach AI literacy, helping kids understand how chatbots work and more importantly, where they fail. He speaks with Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean at Humber Polytechnic, about what AI literacy looks like in classrooms.

It's Friday! Which means today is Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications. They break down the week’s political wins and missteps.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on government incompetence when it comes to immigration and international students. 

He then turns to some legal stories: A judge has refused to enforce Ontario’s new cash‑bail rules, releasing a Toronto‑area human‑trafficking suspect without a deposit. Plus, Canada took away a man’s permanent residency after nearly 30 years.

Jerry then speaks with jeweler Jack Berkovitz, who is offering free Star of David necklaces as a gesture of solidarity amid rising antisemitism.

A columnist says her Costco membership didn’t save her much money but she’s still keeping it. Jerry weighs in.