The Jerry Agar Show

37:51

Party for Two | Ontario Students Fear the Washroom |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/29

It’s Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the biggest stories of the day. Ontario students fear the school washroom, but one principal might have found a solution. Jerry speaks with Kirsty Cunningham, Principal of Caring and Safe Schools at the York Region District School Board. It's Friday, which means Touchdowns & Fumbles! Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Economic Club of New York that “Canada Strong can help Make

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35:08

Bad Drivers | Carney’s $195K Catering Bill | Ford...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/29

Jerry opens the show with a morning rant about bad drivers, joined by Deepa Prashad, co‑host of Daryn & Deepa on 99.9 Virgin Radio, about pet peeves on the road. Jerry then digs into new documents showing Prime Minister Mark Carney spent $195,000 on in‑flight catering across three trips. He speaks with John Tory Jr., aviation expert, about what’s normal, what’s not, and how government travel actually works. Next, Jerry breaks down Jay Goldberg’s column, arguing it’s time

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37:20

Party for Two | Sports Culture Debate | The...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/28

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks into comments from former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux, and the current sports climate. He speaks with Mike Wilner, Toronto Star columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast, about sport culture. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report! Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Can a McDonald’s

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37:47

Warm‑Hearted Open | E‑Bike Battery Fires | TTC Safety...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/28

Jerry opens the show with a warm‑hearted version of his usual morning rant, by talking about what really matters. He then turns to a shed fire that officials say was caused by lithium‑ion batteries in e‑bikes. Jerry weighs in on the growing number of fires linked to these batteries and what needs to change. Next, he looks at TTC safety upgrades as the agency says it’s advancing new initiatives, including AI‑driven monitoring and barrier pilot projects aimed at improving rider safety. Jerry

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37:17

Party for Two | Aerial Surveillance System | Your...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/27

On today's Party for Two, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, joins Jerry at the party table to talk about today's top stories. Canada will purchase an aerial surveillance system from Sweden. Professor in Leadership at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, Christian Leuprecht, explains. Jerry then takes your calls on what your first job was. Jerry's daughter Kaelin stops by to talk about where she's

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35:36

Strong Mayor Powers | Refugee Health Program |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/27

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on how effective strong mayor powers have been. Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about his new column on refugee health program abuse. Then, Jerry speaks with political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin, about her column on why Prime Minister Carney needs to now stay out of the Alberta separatism debate. NASA has revealed plans for a moon base. Jerry speaks with professor in Planetary Geology at Western University, Dr. Gordon "Oz" Osinski about it.

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38:18

Party for Two | Rogers Stadium Noise Fallout |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/26

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by a new guest at the party table, Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange. He then revisits the Bruno Mars saga: the Rogers Stadium show was so loud it rattled homes 10 km away in Thornhill. He speaks with James Pasternak, Toronto City Councillor for York Centre, about what the city can and can't do about it. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. Tim Hortons

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39:15

Privacy | Mortgage Delinquencies | Asylum Reform |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/26

Jerry opens the show with his Morning Rant. Today he talks about how we do not have an expectation of total privacy in public. He then turns to the housing market with Ron Butler, Principal at Butler Mortgage. More Ontarians are missing mortgage payments, with delinquency rates up 52% in a year and insolvency levels are hitting the highest level since 2009. Jerry weighs in on MPs hearing a plan to radically change how asylum seekers are settled in Canada.

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39:21

Party for Two | AI Cheating at Western | Father’s Day...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/25

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry then turns to Western University where a professor rejected exam results amid suspected AI cheating. He speaks with Professor Jacob Shelley, from Western’s Faculty of Law and School of Health Studies, about what happened. Next, Jerry explores the complicated side of Father’s Day

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40:27

Why People Succeed | Bruno Mars Noise Fight | Police...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/25

Jerry opens the show by talking about a study that answered the question: Why do people succeed in life? Then Jerry turns to a neighbourhood dispute over the Bruno Mars concert and nearby residents that say the noise and vibrations were unbearable. Robyn Urback's new column looks at a trend inside the Toronto Police Service: more than a dozen officers have been arrested this year. Jerry and Robyn debate their stances on this issue. Jon Woodward, a CTV Investigative Reporter, joins Jerry to discuss

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38:32

FOI Freeze | Alberta Separatism Polling | Ditching...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/22

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Ford government’s decision to freeze Freedom of Information requests amid controversy. Jerry then speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to break down new Alberta separatism polling ahead of a potential referendum. Jerry weighs in on the headline of how young people in Ontario are ditching fancy weddings just to afford a home. Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, and political commentator, joins Jerry to

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38:26

Party for Two | Spotify’s New Ticketing Feature |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/22

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Spotify’s new “Reserved” feature could make concert ticketing less miserable. He speaks with Eric Alper, Canadian music journalist and publicist, about whether this could actually fix anything. Next, Jerry reacts to an "oops" broadcasting moment: a radio station accidentally announced the death of King Charles. He opens

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38:04

Party for Two | Raising a Quitter | The Blacklock’s...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/21

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. When is it okay for a kid to quit their organized sport? He looks at the research, the psychology, and the difference between resilience and burnout. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.

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39:15

$1B World Cup Cost | Tech Topics | Ask a Former...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/21

Jerry opens the show reacting to a watchdog report warning that the FIFA World Cup could cost Canadian taxpayers $1 billion. J Then NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy and Jerry explore tech topics including: Graduates booing AI pep talks at college commencements Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener driving questions! Plus - How realistic are shows like “Law & Order Toronto”? Former homicide detective and NEWSTALK 1010 crime expert Mark

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38:51

Party for Two | Sound Cameras | DrinkSmart Campus...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/20

It’s time for Party for Two! Deb Hutton is hosting the show today and is joined by Vass Bednar, Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then takes your calls on a City Council motion that would have Toronto explore sound‑activated cameras capable of ticketing excessively noisy vehicles. Plus, a look at the DrinkSmart Campus Pulse Survey, which reveals less drinking among students at Ontario colleges and universities. Then, Deb speaks

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38:22

E-Bike Crackdown | Policing Issues in the City

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/20

Deb Hutton is in for Jerry Agar today. She opens the show with a conversation with Councillor Brad Bradford, who has announced a crackdown on dangerous e‑bikes across the city. Deb then speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the policing issues raised in Chief Myron Demkiw’s recent interview with John Moore, including the Toronto mayor’s comments that the city’s top cop must regain public trust amid allegations involving officers.

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36:40

Party for Two | U.S. Pauses Military Board |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/19

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day. The United States is pausing a long‑standing military board with Canada, saying Canada has “failed to make credible progress.” Jerry speaks with Aurel Braun, professor of political science and international relations at the University of Toronto and associate at Harvard’s Davis Center, about this. Next, it’s Telescopic

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39:31

American Alcohol | Crime Topics | Police Spyware |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/19

Jerry opens the show arguing: just sell the booze already. Ontario is sitting on a $79.1‑million stockpile of delisted U.S. alcohol, and storing it could cost taxpayers up to $20 million a year. Meanwhile, Manitoba has lifted its U.S. booze ban so it can sell off wines and liqueurs before they expire. Next, Jerry discusses two criminal cases with very different legal outcomes. Ontario police are using spyware that can remotely take over your smartphone, and they’re fighting to keep almost

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37:36

Party for Two | Electricity Plan | Chocolate Fridays...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/15

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the top stories heading into the long weekend. Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled an electricity plan to double Canada’s grid and lower costs. To explain what this means for infrastructure and affordability, Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic’s Head of the School of Clean Energy and Coordinating Lead for the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium. Next,

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36:44

Grade Inflation Pressure | Billy Bishop Ballot Push |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/15

Jerry opens the show reacting to a professor’s claim that they’re pressured to hand out high grades “like candy.” Next, Jerry looks at a growing political fight at City Hall as several Toronto councillors want the province’s Billy Bishop airport expansion plan added to the October ballot. Jerry then breaks down a new study showing tax increases on Canadian businesses are proving costly to the federal government. Another Toronto transit project won’t meet its

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