The Jerry Agar Show

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Sep 27, 2022 • 38min

Is it becoming more dangerous to be a politician?

The city of Waterloo just approved security budgets for their city councillors, something city of Toronto councillors don't get, but do they actually need it?  PLUS Alberta is making it easier for their residents to get their drivers licenses...which doesn't sound like a great idea.
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Sep 26, 2022 • 39min

On the ground in Hurricane Fiona's hardest hit area

Jerry is joined by the Mayor of New Foundland and Labrador's Port aux Basques area where many homes were ripped from their foundations.  PLUS The head of the Police Service board joins Jerry to discuss whether there has been an increase in attacks on law enforcement.  
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Sep 26, 2022 • 39min

Could disgusting comments made towards Poilievre's wife be criminal?

Jerry speaks with a Toronto criminal defense lawyer about whether online rape threats towards Pierre Poilievre's wife could lead to criminal charges.  PLUS Iranian Canadian MPP Goldie Ghamari joins Jerry to talk about the demonstrations against Iran after a 22-year-old woman died in the custody of the country's morality police and what she would like to see Ontario and the Canadian Government do.
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Sep 26, 2022 • 38min

Canada Dropping COVID-19 border restrictions

Jerry outlines how and when the border restrictions are changing and who will still be upset about it.  PLUS  Dan Riskin, science and technology specialist, explains why NASA is going to intentionally smash a satellite into an asteroid tonight!
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Sep 23, 2022 • 39min

Will a social media comment lead to the removal of a journalist from the parliamentary press gallery

A freelance journalist is being targeted by the conservatives for comparing one of their MPs to a lame horse.  ALSO What is it like to be part of the Ornge Air Ambulance crew?  You'll meet one!  PLUS Communications expert Bob Reid joins us for Touchdowns and Fumbles!  
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Sep 23, 2022 • 38min

Trudeau VS Poilievre: Day 1

Jerry Agar gives his analysis of PM Trudeau and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's first face off at Question Period.  PLUS an update on the NBA coach who was suspended for a consensual extramarital affair with a staff member that makes a little more sense.
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Sep 23, 2022 • 38min

NBA team suspends coach for consensual affair with employee

 Is the suspension of a coach for having a consensual affair with someone within the same organization fair?  PLUS Jerry disagrees with Sun Media's Brian Lilley who wants more action from Mayor Tory on crime in the city.  What more do you want?
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Sep 22, 2022 • 38min

Will Hurricane Fiona hit Canada's east coast?

PLUS How is the east coast preparing for the landfall of Hurricane Fiona?  We speak to CTV Atlantic's chief meteorologist on what is happening there right now.  PLUS Jerry isn't 100% on side with a bill that would see elected officials removed if they were found to be guilty of workplace harassment or violence.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 39min

Does Tik Tok need to be banned in Canada?

A Toronto columnist wonders if Tik-Tok should be banned after a video on the platform is inspiring people to cook their chicken in cough syrup.  PLUS Jerry tells you why the solution to high grocery prices isn't a commitment from retailers to lower prices but a lower carbon tax.  
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Sep 22, 2022 • 38min

Is Marijuana taxed too heavily?

George Smitherman's comments about the amount of taxes placed on legal marijuana being unfair are complete garbage. PLUS The amount of support and emotion we saw yesterday at the funeral for Const. Andrew Hong was heartbreaking.  When you're a family member of an officer do you fear getting that phone call everyday? 

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