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The Jerry Agar Show

The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet. Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.

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38:34

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

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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 |...

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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 |...

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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

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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 |...

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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

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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...

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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 |...

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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 |...

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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 |...

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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 |...

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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...

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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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37:44

Party for Two | Gas & Oil Price Squeeze | Toronto...

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2026/04/01

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today’s guest, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, break down the top stories of the day, including, a stolen KitKat tracker! Jerry then looks at new polling showing that global gas and oil price hikes are squeezing Canadian households. He speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about how widespread the financial pressure has become. Next, Jerry explores a potential rule change that could bring more food

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38:41

Artemis II Launch | Ford in Texas | Dynamic Pricing |...

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2026/04/01

Jerry opens the show by talking about Artemis II as it prepares for its moon‑orbit mission today. Jerry admits he’s underwhelmed because we are only passing the moon, but should he be excited? He speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about why this mission matters. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs. Jerry asks former Toronto mayor John Tory whether these trade talks are meaningful. Jerry then turns to

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37:55

Party for Two | Traffic Talk | Telescopic Tuesday |...

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2026/03/31

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and Will Stewart look into the top stories of the day. Former traffic officer, Sean Shapiro, joins Jerry to answer traffic questions, including the moment he once ticketed a pedestrian for failing to obey a traffic signal. Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. Jerry takes your calls: What tests do you use to determine if someone is marriage material?

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38:46

Morning Rant | Housing Fees Cut | KitKat Heist | Fuel...

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2026/03/31

Jerry opens the show by discussing the hateful reaction he received after his Toronto Sun column yesterday on public grocery stores. A new provincial–federal partnership will cut development charges in half to reduce taxes and fees on new homes. Jerry and Frank Leo talk about what this could mean for the home‑sale market for existing homes. Next, Jerry discusses the KitKat heist where thieves stole more than 400,000 bars and the hilarious ways other companies are responding online. Branding

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37:39

Party for Two | Cricket Farming | Social Media Ban |...

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2026/03/30

Sabrina Nanji from the Queens Park Observer is at the party table with Jerry on today's party for two where they break down the top political stories of the day. Jerry then turns to the story of how Ottawa bet big on the world’s largest cricket farm, only to run into two major problems — the “yuck factor” and the price. A new survey shows most Canadians support banning social media for those under 16, but will kids simply find ways around it? The hour closes with a major

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38:22

NDP Leadership | LCBO Losses | Vigilante’s | Bougie...

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2026/03/30

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Avi Lewis’ victory in the NDP leadership race. But he asks the big question: Is the NDP about to implode? He then turns to the news that two years after booze arrived in corner stores, the LCBO is down $780 million. Jerry takes a deeper dive into the numbers to explain what’s really going on. In a dramatic robbery at the Oshawa Centre, where bear spray was used, bystanders stepped in to stop the suspects. Jerry speaks with crime expert and former

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39:30

Party for Two | Provincial Budget | Jays Home Opener...

The Jerry Agar Show ·

2026/03/27

Jim Richards is at the party table for today's Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry then digs into the latest provincial budget with Toronto Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley. With the Blue Jays home opener tonight, Jerry welcomes Jason Agnew and Mike Wilner to preview the game and the season ahead. Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles. This week, Bob and Jerry get your thoughts on the controversy surrounding the Air Canada CEO, who faces calls for resignation

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38:47

City‑Run Grocery Stores | HST Break on Homes | Farm...

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2026/03/27

Jerry opens the show with Toronto City Council’s decision to approve a city‑run grocery store pilot project. He raises questions about affordability and whether government‑run retail can succeed. He then talks with Ron Butler about Ontario's plan for a full HST break on new homes. Jerry speaks with Dave Snyder, owner of Forest Lawn Farms, whose video went viral after he returned illegally dumped trash to the homeowner who left it on his property. Plus, are you the coworker who comes in sick or

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