The Jerry Agar Show

38:38

Party for Two | Gas Tax & Floor Crossers | The...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/16

On today's Party for Two, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, joins Jerry at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Conservative MP Sandra Cobena from Newmarket–Aurora about gas prices, gas taxes, and the political fallout from floor crossers in Ottawa. On this week's Blacklock’s Report, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Parliament Hill and explains what’s really happening behind the scenes

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35:28

Michael Tibollo | Small Business Closures | Italian...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/16

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Ford government minister and Vaughan MPP who claimed to have attended a prestigious U.S. university in official bios... but didn’t. Employment lawyer Sunira Chaudhri from Workly Law joins Jerry to talk about the legal and ethical lines when it comes to misrepresenting credentials. Jerry then turns to a new report showing that small business closures in Canada are now outpacing new business starts. Ryan Mallough, VP of Legislative Affairs at the Canadian

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37:25

Party for Two | Government Grocery Stores |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/15

It’s Party for Two! Today Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Noah Jarvis, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about why Toronto’s proposed government‑run grocery stores will cost taxpayers and won’t make food cheaper, according to the CTF. Could the Liberal win in Terrebonne push more Conservative MPs to cross the floor? Political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin,

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37:58

Whitby Councillor | School Attendance | Health Tech...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/15

Jerry opens the show with the story of a Whitby councillor facing a 30-day pay suspension after a ruling from the Integrity Commissioner. New data shows Ontario high‑school attendance has dropped to 40%. Jerry gives his thoughts on mandatory attendance. Next, Jerry looks at a new report arguing that a lack of incentives is limiting the adoption of new health technologies in Canada. Emmanuelle Faubert, an Economist at the Montreal Economic Institute gives insight into the report. Did Winners close

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38:24

Party for Two | By‑Election Results | Telescopic...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/14

It’s Party for Two! Today Tristin Hopper joins Jerry at the table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry and Brian Lilley discuss last night’s by‑election results and the newly announced fuel tax break. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week and answers listener questions. Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada is temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel, and

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39:15

Liberal Majority | Ontario Falling Behind | Ask a...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/14

Jerry opens the show reacting to the Liberal majority government win and asks... now what? Jerry then turns to a new report showing Ontario is falling behind its U.S. neighbours. Jake Fuss, Senior Analyst at the Fraser Institute joins Jerry to break down the numbers and what Ontario needs to do. Next, it’s time for Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Jerry brings your traffic questions to Sean Shapiro! Anthropic’s new AI model has sparked a rush from industry and government to strengthen

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38:30

Party for Two | Bigger Vehicle, Higher Price? | Iran...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/13

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and today’s party guest, Karen Stintz, break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at a new opinion piece arguing that bigger cars should cost more when it comes to parking spaces. He takes your calls on the question of whether bigger cars should pay more for street parking? Next, Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about how gas prices are impacted by the war in Iran, and how Dan predicts gas priced in an

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38:40

Floor Crossers | U.S. Trade Grievances | Ottawa...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/13

Jerry opens the show by talking about floor crossers amid today's federal by-election. Jerry then speaks with Jay Goldberg, Canadian Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center, about his latest column arguing that Canada should be listening to United States' trade grievances because it could affect Canadian industries. Next, Jerry turns to today’s federal by‑election, speaking with Graham Richardson, CTV Ottawa Bureau Chief. Do you have a decompression ritual before or after work?

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38:34

Party for Two | Vacant Home Tax | Tree Removal |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/10

It’s time for Party for Two, and today Deb is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then looks at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax, including a question about how it’s being applied and whether it’s working as intended. Police and the city are investigating the removal of trees in a midtown neighbourhood without permits. Deb takes your calls: Should homeowners be allowed to remove trees on their own

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35:41

TTC Shutdown | Retail Theft | Markham Funding Loss |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/10

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens the show with TTC spokesperson, Stuart Green, to talk about how subway service on Line 2 was suspended for nearly three hours this morning. Deb then turns to retail shoplifting. Are these thefts the result of a high cost of living or organized crime? Next, Markham has lost more than $7 million in federal funding after blocking fourplexes using strong‑mayor powers. Mayor Frank Scarpitti, the Mayor of Markham, joins the show. Artemis II returns to Earth

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37:09

Party for Two | Botox Investigation Follow‑Up |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/09

On today's Party for Two, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and Jerry Agar is at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Deb continues the Botox story with Dr. Ihab Matta, owner and director of DM Cosmetic and Wellness Centre in Woodbridge, who discusses the risks, regulations, and what patients should know before undergoing cosmetic procedures. Next, it’s The Blacklock's Report, with Tom Korski, covering the top political and accountability stories from Ottawa and Parliament

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38:41

Floor Crossing | Jet Ski Ban | Botox ICU Investigation

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/09

Deb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today and opens the show by taking your calls on floor‑crossing politicians like Marilyn Gladu, who earlier this year backed a petition calling for automatic byelections when MPs cross the floor. Deb discusses floor crossing politicians and then turns to Toronto’s plan to ban jet skis and certain boats from parts of the waterfront, with John Tory. She then takes your calls; do you care about jet skis along the waterfront? Next, she looks at a troubling

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38:11

Party for Two | Immigration & Floor Crossing |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/08

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today’s guest, Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin, political commentator, about her latest analysis: “Bill C‑12 will not solve Canada’s immigration problems” and the breaking news that Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to join the Liberals. Next, Jerry looks at Canada’s Wonderland's new

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38:19

TDSB Cuts | Gas Prices | Gen Z Trends | Iran Ceasefire

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/08

Jerry opens the show with the news that the TDSB plans to cut nearly 300 teaching jobs this fall. Jerry then gets a gas price update with Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, following news of an Iran ceasefire and shifting global energy pressures. Next, Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, about a Gen Z trend where young people are trading drinking and clubbing for lectures and “third spaces.” Turning to international news, Trump agrees to a two‑week ceasefire and Iran

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38:11

Party for Two | Conservative Ad Strategy | Telescopic...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/07

It’s time for Party for Two, where Jerry and today’s guest, Tim Hudak break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks at the Conservatives’ new advertising push, where Pierre Poilievre takes a more measured tone. Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, joins Jerry to discuss the strategy behind the shift. It's Telescopic Tuesday! NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. Plus, did

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38:20

Judges & Politics | Fines for Signs | Iran Tensions |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/07

Jerry opens the show responding to an article arguing that political attacks on Canadian judges must stop. Jerry explains his point of view. Small business owners on Queen West are facing steep fines for their A‑frame sidewalk signs. Jerry looks at whether the city is being fair to these local shops. Jerry then turns to rising global tensions. Iran is calling for human chains to protect power plants as Donald Trump’s deadline approaches. He speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor in

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39:46

Party for Two | AI tackles traffic | Artemis II |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/06

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of the On the Ledge podcast, to break down the top stories of the day. Toronto has given AI the green light to help ease traffic woes. Will it work? Astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson joins Jerry to talk about the Artemis II space mission, complete with plumbing issues and problems with Microsoft Outlook. Jerry shares the story of a Waterloo student's interactive map to help guide

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38:48

Fuel Surcharges | Polymarket Ban | TPA Check‑In |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/06

Jerry opens the show by talking about rising oil and gas prices, especially as Amazon, Air Canada, and WestJet add new fuel surcharges. Jerry then turns to the story of Polymarket, the prediction‑market platform banned in Ontario, despite flyers being handed out outside a Blue Jays game. He speaks with Andreas Park, Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto. Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell is here for the monthly check-in with Jerry, covering the latest policing stories

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38:03

Party for Two | Foreign Worker Clampdown |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/02

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and Barb DiGiulio break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Michael Aitken, co‑founder and owner of El Mariachi Tacos and Churros, about his column on how temporary foreign worker restrictions are hurting his business. Next, it’s The Blacklocks Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest federal news from Ottawa. A Canadian activist’s ship collided with a krill trawler near Antarctica. Jerry shares his

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39:31

Work Ethic | Distracted Driving | Where's the...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/04/02

Jerry opens the show by talking about stepping up and doing what you have to do to get your foot in the door and succeed in life. He then turns to the story of a truck driver charged for attending a Teams video conference while driving, and asks listeners: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen other drivers do on the road? Next, what happened to chocolate? Hershey even says it will return all Reese’s products to their classic recipe over complaints of companies using less quality

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