The Jerry Agar Show

It's time for Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Sunira Chaudhri of Workly Law to discuss the top stories of the day.

The Toronto Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus. Amanda speaks with Grant Furness, Director of Wildlife Operations at the Toronto Zoo, about the new arrival.

It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Amanda to discuss the latest political stories and developments from Ottawa.

Police allege that two suspects arrested in connection with shots fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto were part of a larger "gun-for-hire" network. Amanda speaks with Beatrice Vaisman, CP24 Reporter, about the police press conference and what we know so far.

A new opinion piece is sparking discussion about the rise of "social smoking" among Gen Z. Amanda speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto-based journalist and the Jerry Agar Show's Gen Z correspondent, about why some young adults are taking up the habit and what it says about shifting attitudes toward smoking.

Amanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show today. She kicks things off with the start of the NFL preseason, with TSN Reporter, Dave Naylor.

With the prospect of 50% tariffs looming just two weeks away, Amanda examines the political and economic implications of the dispute and is joined by Scott Reid, CTV political commentator.

A SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, raising questions about space exploration and the growing amount of human-made material beyond Earth. Amanda speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about the incident.

Amanda sits at the Party for Two table with Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk through the top stories of the day.

Next, Amanda speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, about his new work: “When Stability Becomes the Dream: How Canada’s precarity mindset is beginning to redefine progress.” They explore how Canadians are recalibrating expectations around work, housing, and financial security.

Toronto Police have made hundreds of arrests and laid over 4,000 charges in a major ongoing retail‑crime enforcement effort. She speaks with TPS Superintendent Ron Taverner about this initiative.

Next, Amanda speaks with Ginny Roth about why the gap between having two and three children isn’t as big as people think, and what’s shaping family‑size decisions in Canada.

The show wraps with a conversation on antisemitism in Toronto. Amanda speaks with Josh Landau, Senior Director of Government Relations at CIJA Ontario, about the rise in antisemitic incidents and how the Jewish community is feeling in the city.

Amanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show this morning. She talks about data centres, which have become one of the most contentious infrastructure issues in the country. She speaks with Shion Guha, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information and Computer Science at the University of Toronto.

Next, Amanda looks ahead to the municipal race with Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant. 

She then speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about whether the box office is truly back and what’s driving audiences to return. Plus, they discuss Anya Taylor‑Joy’s claim that women don’t method act because they “can’t lose their minds.”

It's Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor, former TTC chair, and political commentator, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today.

Amanda's son is starting school this fall, and she's looking for advice on navigating this major milestone. Deb Hutton joins the show to share her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from her own parenting experience to help make the transition a little easier.

It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, who breaks down the biggest science stories making news this week.

A new poll suggests parents expect to spend nearly $900 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. Amanda opens the phones, texts, and talkbacks to hear listeners' best money-saving tips and school prep advice.

Amanda Galbraith is filling in for Jerry Agar today. She speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010's technology expert, to discuss reports that Anthropic's AI models were able to hack multiple organizations during controlled research testing. They examine what the findings mean for AI safety, cybersecurity, and the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence.

Next, Amanda looks at Ottawa's plan to scrap the so-called "Netflix Tax" and replace it with a public funding model for Canadian content. She speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College and former Director of the Journalism Program at the University of Toronto, about the future of Canadian media and cultural funding.

With developments surrounding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Amanda checks in with Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, for the latest.

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Robert J. Sawyer, one of Canada’s most celebrated science fiction writers. They dive into Sawyer’s new nonfiction book on science fiction.

Next, Mark talks with Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer. Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop publicly blamed her press secretary for ending a CBC interview.

The show wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, breaking down the week’s political wins and missteps.

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with a potpourri of topics on his mind.

He then turns to global sports economics with Moshe Lander, professor of economics at Concordia University, to break down FIFA’s private investment plan and the backlash. 

Next, Mark digs into national security with Michel‑Juneau Katsuya, former Asia‑Pacific chief at CSIS, to explain what we know about the Canadian intern accused of spying on NATO.

Mark then speaks with Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, about Canada’s interest in missiles capable of striking 500+ km.

It’s Party for Two! Mark is joined by Barb DiGiulio, to talk about the top stories of the day. 

Mark then breaks down Bradford vs. Chow at yesterday's council meeting over the Island Airport. Mark also notes Bradford slammed Chris Alexander, which he argues may not be strategically wise. Meanwhile, Alexander is active on Twitter but says nothing about Toronto. Is he prepping for a 2030 mayoral run or something else?

Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report with Tom Korski, covering federal accountability stories from Ottawa!

Plus - do you do the 'look back' on transit or in public? And how do you tell people that smell isn't you?

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with the international student crisis. Hundreds of students are suddenly being denied Canadian work permits. Mark argues Canada needs more international students, calling them a tariff‑proof economic engine.

A Peel police officer accidentally left a loaded gun in a Square One change room. Mark asks: Can someone who forgets their gun in a change room be a cop? He argues police should meet a higher professional standard.

Mark then takes calls on car pricing: Do you miss window stickers showing price and features on dealership lots? Have you ever bought a car online? Does it kill the joy of browsing?

He then speaks with Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst and now associate professor at Carleton, about whether recent shootings targeting Toronto’s Jewish community, the U.S. consulate, and possibly INKAS could be linked to IRGC operatives reportedly at large in Canada.