The Jerry Agar Show

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Sep 30, 2022 • 39min

What would it be like to find out you were Indigenous, and you didn't know for over 50 years?

Juno award winning musician, author, and artist Tom Wilson found out in his 50s that he had been adopted as a child and that both of his parents were indigenous and it completely changed his life and priorities.  
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Sep 30, 2022 • 38min

On Truth and Reconciliation day what does "land back" actually mean?

Bob Reid and Tamara Cherry are joined by Jennifer Wood, a commemoration and community engagement liaison officer at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for a perspective on whether Canada is doing enough on Truth and Reconciliation day. PLUS What does the term "land back" actually refer to? 
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Sep 30, 2022 • 39min

Toronto Deputy Mayor charged with sexual assault

Toronto city councillor and now former deputy mayor Michael Thompson has been charged with sexual assault.  At this point It's unknown if he'll run in the upcoming municipal election.  should he? 
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Sep 29, 2022 • 39min

What is the real hurdle towards housing development?

Jerry completely agree's with an editorial in the Toronto Star that says NIMBYs are the problem when it comes to creating more housing.  PLUS would you eat at a staff-less restaurant?  
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Sep 29, 2022 • 38min

Is voting too much responsibility for a 16-year-old?

Should the age of voting be lowered to 16?  Jerry will ask 13-year-old political talk show host, Wyatt Sharpe, what he thinks.  PLUS  Is a public service announcement that has been release by the Ontario Fire Marshall too tough to stomach?  You have to hear this! 
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Sep 29, 2022 • 38min

Is the Canadian Pension Plan a tax?

Anyone who thinks the CPP isn't a tax is out to lunch and Jerry will set them straight because you know who agrees with him?  PM Trudeau!  PLUS Constable Sean Shapiro, the TikTo traffic cop joins Jerry to answer your commuting conundrums. 
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Sep 28, 2022 • 38min

Why is Canada Post getting into the small loans business?

Jerry will speak with a business professor who will tell you exactly why Canada Post is teaming up with TD bank to start distributing small loans.  PLUS Jerry goes live to Florida where Hurricane Ian has made landfall and is approaching the most dangerous strength a hurricane can, category 5.
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Sep 28, 2022 • 38min

Does an old soy sauce factory in the city deserve heritage status?

Jerry thinks there are ulterior motives behind why the city of Toronto want's to grant this old soy sauce factory heritage status.  PLUS If a member of the Canadian Military is stranding trial in a civilian court could their uniform be considered intimidating?   
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Sep 28, 2022 • 38min

The NDP wants an investigation into grocery store profits.

Jerry isn't against the investigation but has a WHOLE list of other thing that need investigating also.   PLUS A viral tiktok video is encouraging millennial employees to "act their wage" which is a bad idea if you want to move up in the world.  
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Sep 27, 2022 • 39min

The RCMP is now investigating rape threats from a far-right figure, but he has a new excuse.

The far-right figure being investigated for his rape threats against Pierre Poilievre's wife is claiming that he was drunk when making those comments.  You buy that excuse?  PLUS A woman has been ordered to hand over a book of sexy photos to her ex husband during their divorce proceedings because they accompanied messages he wants to hold onto.  How does that make you feel? 

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