The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio, broadcaster, instructor, and friend, to discuss the top stories making headlines today.

A Scarborough resident has been charged after allegedly opening fire on car thieves. Jerry speaks with Monte MacGregor, criminal defence lawyer, about the legal issues surrounding self-defence, property protection, and where the law draws the line when confronting criminals.

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

In this edition of "Well Duh!", Jerry reacts to a column arguing that policies aimed at addressing the drug crisis have already failed elsewhere and questions why Toronto is repeating mistakes made in other cities. He also looks at reports that thrill-seeking influencers are getting bitten while posing for shark selfies.

Jerry opens the show with a discussion about universal basic income as experts from around the world gather in Toronto to debate the idea. Jerry shares why he thinks this could be a good financial decision. 

Why is Chris Alexander running for mayor of Toronto? Jerry speaks with Robyn Urback, columnist with The Globe and Mail, about Alexander's candidacy in the mayoral race.

It's time for a gas price check-in with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, who breaks down what drivers can expect at the pumps and the factors influencing fuel prices.

Major Canadian grocery chains are facing allegations of negligence for selling bogus maple syrup. Jerry plays a segment from his upcoming episode of FlavorPhiles this Saturday with his son, Tanner Agar.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, about Trump pausing tariffs and declaring a Canada–U.S. trade “deal” is near. They also dig into a big question: What did Carney give up to get a tentative deal with Trump?

The mayoral race pits a progressive incumbent against a conservative challenger, so what’s a Liberal voter supposed to do? Jerry breaks down the argument. 

Parallel parking is becoming a lost art? Jerry takes your texts and calls on whether or not this is a necessary skill in driving.

Jerry opens the show with the latest on Canada–U.S. trade tensions, speaking with Ryan Mallough, CFIB’s VP of legislative affairs, about what the tensions mean for independent businesses.

A woman discovered her husband secretly spent $70,000, a betrayal now being called financial infidelity. Jerry takes your calls on financial secrecy.

He then tackles a common kitchen debate: Best‑before dates. He speaks with Lianne Phillipson, registered nutritionist and host of EAT THIS with Lianne, about what best‑before dates actually mean, how long food is safe, and how to avoid waste without risking illness.

Buyers want houses, but housing policy keeps pushing condo shoeboxes. Jerry speaks with Ron Butler, principal at Butler Mortgage, about why demand and policy are so misaligned.

It’s Party For Two! Today, 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. They break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry speaks with Victoria Matiash, sports writer and NHL Network host, about two big sports stories:

• Max Scherzer talking about the Blue Jays’ fantasy football league and the competition draft order.
• John Tavares facing off against the CRA over his signing bonus and what this means for athletes and tax law.

Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin, NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert, bringing the latest science and space stories.

The show wraps with an incident at Canada’s Wonderland: A 17‑year‑old says his brand-new camera was stolen at the park. Jerry shares his thoughts on this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Donald Trump’s misunderstanding of trade deficits.

Next, he turns to a new Toronto election issue: Mandatory addiction treatment. Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford is calling for involuntary treatment, and Ontario mayors are urging Doug Ford’s government to consider similar measures. Jerry takes listener calls on whether mandatory treatment is the right approach.

Jerry then looks at the state of Canada–U.S. trade negotiations with the deadline looming. He speaks with Barry Appleton, international trade lawyer and interim director of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre, about where talks stand, what Canada wants, and what the U.S. is pushing for.

The hour wraps with Jerry's commentary on political controversy: The Nova Scotia energy minister has apologized for misogynistic song lyrics.

It’s time for Party For Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean at Humber Polytechnic, about Ontario’s new rules for the booming data‑centre industry. They discuss energy demands, infrastructure strain, and how data centres fit into the province’s long‑term tech and power strategy.

Jerry then turns to crime trends with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective. Car‑jacking numbers are going down across Canada, and newly uncovered texts reveal an alleged gun‑for‑hire network tied to the attempted Project South hit.

The show wraps with listener calls on family drama: A no‑kids wedding reception plan has upset grandparents. Listeners weigh in on the kid-free situation.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on how Doug Ford has won a major court battle to strip Toronto of its main downtown bike lanes.

Next, he asks Gavin Tighe a big legal question: Can judges be found unfit to serve, and removed? Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, talks about judicial accountability. They also discuss Ontario’s new cash‑bail system launching Monday, and why critics are already preparing a legal challenge.

Who has access to our information? Ottawa wants to block kids from social media, but how would age verification actually work? Plus, a blacklist accidentally sent to thousands raises concerns about data handling and oversight.

Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑based journalist, about AI dating and dating apps. Is artificial intelligence reshaping matchmaking, communication, and expectations?

 Barb DiGuilio sits at the party table with Jerry today. They take on today's hottest stories, including Jerry's chat with Brad Bradford earlier in the show.

Jerry gives his take on an article on the booze ban, suggesting that the boycott of American alcohol should be worked out.

Tom Korski joins for his weekly hit sharing the biggest stories going on in the nationals capital!

Jim Richards sits at the party table to talk today's biggest stories!

 

Sean Shapiro joins to talk about a story surrounding someone parking their motorhome that is camped outside of an apartment, where nothing has been done.

 

Jerry, Mark and Cristian talk about cultural foods and Jerry asks for foods that are out of the norm in traditional restaurants, a conversation that stemmed from an upcoming episode of Jerry and his son Taner’s show FlavorPhiles.

 

Finally, it's touchdowns and fumbles with Bob Reid! They talk about this week's biggest communication strategy stories including Brad Bradford’s bike lane changeup.