The Jerry Agar Show

39:36

Party for Two | Gas Prices & Long Weekend Travel |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/14

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day. With travel season kicking off, Jerry turns to the question of long‑weekend driving vs. rising gas prices. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, joins him to explain what drivers can expect at the pumps. Next, it’s time for The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings

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39:26

Canadian Identity | Trucker Training Failures | Auto...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/14

Jerry opens the show with commentary on how “Not American” has become the sum total of Canada’s national identity. He then turns to the Auditor General’s findings that commercial trucker training and licensing in Ontario are deeply problematic. Amanda Corbett, Director of the Caledon Community Road Safety Advocacy Group, joins Jerry to weigh in on this in her community. Canada’s auto industry could disappear by 2040, according to RBC. To unpack this, Jerry speaks with

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37:33

Party for Two | Neil Diamond Musical | Housing |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/13

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is at the party table with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then discusses the production of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical with Nick Fradiani, who plays a young Neil Diamond about stepping into the role and bringing the story to the stage. Next, Jerry looks into housing‑and‑finance stories with Ron Butler, Principal at Butler Mortgage. A condo developer is now

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37:52

Canada Post | AI Hallucinations & Hacker Security...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/13

Jerry opens the show reacting to a new report showing Canada Post’s latest bailout pushes total financial aid to $2.72B since 2025. Jerry then turns to two major tech‑security stories with NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy: AI systems used by Ontario doctors are hallucinating, and a deal has been reached with hackers after several Canadian universities were hit by a major security breach. Next, Jerry looks at new data from Statistics Canada showing more millennials are living with their

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38:54

Party for Two | Car Insurance Gap | Telescopic...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/12

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, and political commentator, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then asks: Why do men pay more for car insurance in Ontario? Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. A new survey reveals that half of single Canadians don’t believe dating is financially worth it.

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40:00

Should We Elect Judges? | Census Deadline is Today |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/12

Jerry opens the show by asking: Should we elect judges? He reacts to a case where a judge gave a lenient sentence to help a trucker avoid deportation after a fatal Ontario crash. With the census due today, Jerry brings Robert Turner on‑air to walk through the process and completes his own census live on-air. Jerry then turns to Bill 107, the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, and speaks with Steve Joordens, psychology professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough. They talk about the

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38:34

Party for Two | Tech Topics | AI & Criminal Liability...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/11

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is at the party table with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry turns to Tech Topics with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, to explore the top tech topics of the day. Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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38:52

Dogs in Restaurants | Toronto’s Defence Bank Bid |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/11

Jerry opens the show with a debate about dogs in restaurants. Should they be allowed? He then speaks with Rod Phillips, former Ontario Finance Minister and now Vice Chair of Canaccord Genuity and Chair of Toronto Global, the group leading Toronto’s bid for the Defence and Security Resilience Bank (DSRB). Rod discusses his column on why Toronto is the right location for this new global defence bank. Next, Jerry looks at two tech‑and‑transportation stories with Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist at

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37:09

Party for Two | Organized Crime & Grocery Theft |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/08

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Jim Richards to break down the top stories of the day. Organized crime groups are driving grocery store theft across Canada. Former RCMP Superintendent and current president of Clement Advisory Group Garry Clement joins Jerry to explain. Next, Jerry discusses a milestone in Canadian sports as the Toronto Tempo prepare for their first‑ever regular‑season WNBA game. It's Touchdowns and Fumbles! This week, communications strategist Bob Reid weighs in

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34:55

City Debt Write‑Off | Chow Campaigning? | Social...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/08

Jerry opens the show with Toronto’s decision to write off $4.3 million in unpaid debts and fines, raising questions about how the city manages enforcement and whether this sends the wrong message to residents. Brad Bradford is accusing Olivia Chow of running a shadow re‑election campaign on the taxpayer’s dime. Public affairs consultant and NEWSTALK 1010 contributor Bob Richardson joins Jerry to discuss if this fits within campaign rules. Next, Jerry discusses Ontario’s plan to

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37:45

Party for Two | Concert Cancellations | Blacklock’s...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/07

On today's Party for Two, Dave Trafford is at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day. What’s going on with concert and tour cancellations? Have ticket prices gone too far? Tom Korski joins the show for the Blacklock's Report, bringing top stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Millennials are more likely to live with their parents than past generations have. Do you have adult children living with you?

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39:02

Falsified Attendance | E-Scooter Fines for Parents |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/07

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on BCE firing employees who falsified workplace attendance. Sean Shapiro is here to discuss the City of London supporting an extension of the e-scooter pilot project which fines parents. Ontario Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, speaks with Jerry about the Police Record Checks Reform Act. Plus, Toronto wasn’t ready for this winter’s snowstorm. So it wants to spend millions more to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Political commentator

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36:58

Party for Two | OLG Privacy Shift | New Governor...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/06

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, to unpack the top stories of the day. Plus, the last names of lottery winners will no longer appear in news releases. Jerry speaks with Tony Bitonti, OLG spokesperson, about why the shift is happening and what it means for privacy and transparency. Canada will get a new Governor General. Jerry speaks with Craig Baird, historian and host of Canadian History Ehx, about the role’s

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37:48

Is Chow Campaigning? | Minister Champagne Drops In |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/06

Jerry opens the show by arguing that Mayor Olivia Chow is already campaigning, even though she hasn’t formally entered the mayoral race. Then Jerry recounts a moment from the morning: Francois‑Philippe Champagne stopped by the prep room, and Jerry shares how the encounter unfolded. Next, Jerry digs into new polling questions with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, including whether everyone really needs to fill out the census to get proper numbers. Canada promised

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38:11

Party for Two | If You Were Mayor | Telescopic...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/05

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the biggest stories of the day, including: Marit Stiles’ “You’ll be in prison, Doug” comment, and her push for a Greenbelt public inquiryThe Prime Minister naming a replacement for Governor General Mary SimonA new report showing Toronto rideshare drivers spend half their time on the road without a passenger Then, Jerry looks at a Toronto

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38:20

Marit Stiles comments on Doug Ford | ActiBump Smart...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/05

Jerry opens the show with reaction to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ remark to the Premier, saying, “you’ll be in prison, Doug,” and her claim that a public inquiry into the Greenbelt could reveal what she describes as “dirty deals.” Then, a look at a Swedish innovation that could help traffic calming in Toronto. Jerry speaks with Karin Wiklund, Marketing Manager at Edeva AB, the company behind ActiBump, a smart speed‑control system that only activates when

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36:01

Party for Two | Young Workers & the Economy | $300M...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/04

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 political stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, about why young workers are not experiencing the “resilient” economy politicians keep talking about. Next, Jerry turns to City Hall spending. Justin Holmes, reporter with the Toronto Sun, weighs in on revelations that the city’s

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38:29

Progress Toronto vs Brad Bradford | Legal Cases |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/04

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Progress Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner complaint against Brad Bradford, and why he believes the organization is out of line on the issue. Jerry then dives into two legal stories with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Together they discuss: the Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that a dog walker bitten on the job can’t sue because she “owned” the pet

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37:01

Party for Two | Antisemitism | Touchdowns & Fumbles

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/01

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co-founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then talks about B'nai Brith's Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, with Richard Robertson, the Director of Research & Advocacy. Then, Jerry responds to comments made by Hank Idsinga on The Jim Richards Show. It's Friday! This week on Touchdowns and Fumbles, Bob Reid takes your thoughts on the

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37:44

Doug Ford | Tech Scams & AI | Day of Action | Oil &...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/05/01

Jerry opens the show asking: Is Doug Ford slipping? Despite recent backlash, Ford insists he hasn’t lost his way. Next, Jerry turns to NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert, Carmi Levy to weigh in on phony QR codes found on Bike Share bikes and parking machines, and new reporting that AI was not to blame in the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Jerry then discusses the conversation between Paul Calandra and Deb Hutton about the province‑wide Day of Action, with lawyer Gavin Tighe. Oil prices have hit a new wartime

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