The Jerry Agar Show

38:48

Party for Two |Falling Asleep While On Air | Sleep...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/10

Sabrina Nanji of the Queens Park Observer joins Jerry at the party table. They talk about today's top stories including, one of tonight’s debaters will be the next Ontario Liberal leader. Have you ever fallen asleep at work? If you have, Jerry wants to take your call on the subject as a Memphis News Anchor fell ASLEEP while on air! What's your sleep schedule looking like? Jerry takes up an article stating what doctors want you to know about catching up on sleep. To wrap up the show, Jerry

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38:55

Jerry's Vacation Recap | Children on Planes| TPA...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/10

Jerry is back! He breaks down his vacation and tells us what he did during his two weeks off. Jerry shares his thoughts on a Porter Airlines flight getting cancelled after a child refused to sit down. Is gentle parenting needed or is it time to break out the tough love? Jerry gets your thoughts on this subject wondering who is to blame in this scenario. Clayton Campbell joins Jerry for his monthly check in. They get into retail theft investigation arrests, consulate shooting (guns for hire) and the

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35:58

Party for Two | Salsa on St. Clair Investigation |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/07

It's Party for Two! Deb is joined by John Tory Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to discuss the top stories of the day. Toronto police have announced arrests in connection with the fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting. Deb speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist and former Toronto police homicide detective, about the investigation, the arrests, and the latest developments. The debate over how Canada should respond to antisemitism continues following calls from

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38:02

Mandatory Addiction Care | Fast Walking & Cognition|...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/07

Deb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today. She opens the show with a discussion about growing calls for mandatory addiction treatment, as sources say Ontario's big-city mayors prepare to endorse the approach and increase pressure on the Ford government to take action on the addiction and homelessness crisis. Next, Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010's Chief Medical Correspondent and ER physician, joins Deb to discuss new research showing that people in their 80s who maintain a faster walking pace

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37:56

Party for Two | Toronto Zoo Baby Hippo | Blacklock's...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/06

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

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36:39

NFL Preseason | Tariff Countdown | SpaceX and the Moon

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/06

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

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39:19

Party for Two | Canada’s Precarity Mindset | Retail...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/05

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

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39:19

Data Centres | Municipal Race Lookahead | Is the Box...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/05

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

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37:44

Party for Two | Back-to-School Parenting | Telescopic...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/04

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

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38:46

AI Security Risks | Canadian Content Funding | Gordie...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/08/04

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

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39:07

Party for Two | Dunlop Doubles Down | Touchdowns &...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/31

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

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36:42

Potpourri of Topics | FIFA | Canadian Spies | Canada...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/31

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

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37:37

Party for Two | Bradford vs. Chow (and Alexander) |...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/30

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

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37:31

International Students | Peel Officer’s Forgotten Gun...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/30

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

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37:00

Party for Two | The End of Reading? | Nuclear Helium...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/29

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by John Tory Jr, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Mark speaks with Rose Horowitch, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the August cover story “The End of Reading Is Here.” They discuss what’s changing in reading habits, whether people are actually reading less, and what this means for culture. Canada’s new nuclear plants should capture and store rare helium

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38:07

Chris Alexander Enters Toronto Mayoral Race | Should...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/29

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on Chris Alexander entering the Toronto mayoral race. He asks listeners: Have you ever heard of Chris Alexander? What have you heard, and should he be Toronto’s next mayor? Next, Mark speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, about a grieving family who wants to know the name of the man who allegedly killed their children, and the normal procedures in cases like this. Economists

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38:47

Party for Two | NATO Spy Charges | Telescopic Tuesday...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/28

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Chris Rutkowski, Winnipeg‑based author and science writer known for his extensive work on UFOs. They discuss what happened at the Toronto UFO conference , whether any new information was shared, and whether there is any credible evidence of extraterrestrial intelligent life visiting Earth. Next, Mark turns to a major security story: Spy charges against a Canadian intern at NATO have triggered a “cascade of issues” for multiple agencies. He

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38:32

Island Airport Politics | Giant Flags | Branding &...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/28

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on Olivia Chow’s motion demanding the Island Airport land back from Doug Ford, calling it brilliant mayoral campaign politics. Mark then takes calls on giant flags: What is the saddest, sickliest‑looking Canada flag in your neighbourhood? Who should enforce proper flag etiquette? Should fines exist for disrespecting it? Next, Mark speaks with Marvin Ryder, associate professor of marketing at McMaster University, about

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38:13

Party for Two | Blood Donation | National Fire...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/27

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, political commentator, and VP of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, where they talk about the top stories of the day. Next, Mark takes calls on blood donation experiences: Have you given blood lately? Ever had a problem? Would you donate more often if you were paid? What would make the system better? Mark then asks listeners whether it’s time

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38:12

Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Today | Jets at Billy...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/07/27

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on the Gordie Howe Bridge, which officially opens to cars today after months of cross‑border controversy and political tension. Mark then takes calls on the island airport: Do you think there will eventually be jets landing at Billy Bishop Airport? Next, Mark explores condos for seniors and whether they could help address housing needs. He speaks with Jim Dunn, professor at McMaster University and director of the Canadian Housing

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