The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry kicks things off with commentary on Toronto’s snowfall.  He then talks about a family court case where a judge bans an Ontario man from bringing a python as a mental-health service animal, with Gavin Tighe of Gardiner Roberts LLP. Then, a road update with OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt becomes a powerful conversation about the tragic reality of police notifying families after fatal crashes. Plus, as the city grapples with the snow, Jerry talks about Toronto transit with former TTC chair Adam Giambrone.

Jerry speaks with Jim Richards as they run through today's biggest stories.  Frank Leo joins Jerry to break down why new‑home sales have hit a 45‑year low in Toronto. Employment lawyer, Sunira Chaudhri explains why calling someone a contractor doesn’t always make it true. Plus - Bob Reid returns for this week's edition of Touchdowns and Fumbles!

Jerry digs into whether the “Buy Canadian” push is gaining new momentum. CP24’s Bill Coulter joins the show as a polar vortex targets Ontario. Francis Syms from Humber Polytechnic explains why Canada is poised for a data‑centre boom, and what’s holding it back. Plus - Jerry breaks down how grocery giants control who gets to sell food in your neighbourhood.

Ryan Knight joins Jerry at the party table. Stachen Frederick, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto and Tara Monks - Vice President of Philanthropy at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto join Jerry to discuss Jerry's past as a big brother and an event they have coming up next month. Tony Chapman talks about Yorkdale mall fighting to keep Fairweather out of the mall, Jerry and Producer Cristian discuss athletes mental health, based on a story that occurred with NHL goaltender Linus Ullmark

Jerry opens the show discussing Bell lets Talk Day. Jerry reacts to Mark Carney and Donald Trump's speeches from Davos. Finally, are you looking for a job, Jerry discusses the job market.

Mark Towhey joins Jerry today at the party table. Jerry discusses “spy vehicles,” in relation to Premier Ford saying Chinese-made electric ‘spy’ vehicles will listen in on Canadians’ phone calls, Dan Riskin returns from his vacation to talk about the latest science stories, and Jerry ends the show to discuss workplace gestures and what he loves about where he works.

Jerry opens the show discussing fear and misinformation. John Wright joins Jerry to discuss a poll stating that Americans prefer that Canada becomes the 51st state, do you look down on people who travel the United States, Jerry takes up that argument, and Miriam Groom appears on the show to discuss job interviews and how to stray away from the original questions that get asked

Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor and transit advocate, joins Amanda Lang, CTV News chief financial correspondent, to discuss pressing urban and economic issues. Stintz argues for platform doors on the Ontario Line to enhance safety and reduce track intrusions. Lang highlights inflation's rise to 2.4% and the impacts of skyrocketing grocery prices amid supply issues. They also delve into the implications of public sector growth and city regulations that affect local communities, offering listeners a deep dive into transit troubles and economic realities.