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Sep 25, 2025 • 40min

Dufferin Grove Encampment - BC Ostrich Cull - Burlington prize-winning student - RBC employee charged for accessing Carney baking info

Jerry begins the show with commentary on the cost of encampments. Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist at the University of Toronto weighs in on the case of the BC ostrich cull. Burlington student, Evan Budz, represented Canada at the European Union Content for Young Scientists. He speaks with Jerry about his prize-winning invention. Plus - an RBC employee has been charged for allegedly accessing Mark Carney's banking information. Tech expert, Carmi Levy, provides his thoughts on this.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 38min

Party for Two - Middle school EQAO testing - Immigration system - Asylum seekers told to leave hotels

Brian Lilley joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. A report found that students who attend Ontario middle schools perform worse on EQAO testing. Diana Palmerin-Velasco from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce discusses problems with the immigration system. Asylum seekers in government-funded hotel rooms have been told to check out by next week.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 38min

Speed cameras - MAiD - School board trustees

Doug Ford may outlaw speed cameras in the fall. Jerry speaks with Matti Siemiatycki about these speed cameras and their effectiveness. Rebecca Vachon from Cardus discusses MAiD's impact on Canadians with disabilities. Ontarians weigh in on the possibility of eliminating school board trustees.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 38min

Party for Two - Tim Hortons merchandise - Telescopic Tuesday - Dating coworkers?

Will Stewart joins Jerry at the party table on today's Party for Two. Tim Hortons is bringing a merch pop-up to the Eaton Centre. Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman about this marketing move. Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin! Plus - have you dated a coworker?
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Sep 23, 2025 • 38min

Threat to New York telecom - Sentencing & bail reform

Secret Service agents dismantle a network that could shut down the New York cellphone system. Cyber security expert, Ritesh Kotak, weighs in on this incident.  Then, Toronto Police Association president, Clayton Campbell, talks to Jerry about minimum sentencing and bail reform. An advocacy group is looking for a journalist to cover far right opponents.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 36min

Party for Two - Blue Jays in the playoffs - Canada recognizes Palestine - Terrorists entering US from Canada

Mark Mendelson joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. The Blue Jays clinched a spot in the playoffs. Jerry weighs in on Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state. Kelly Sundberg weighs in on the FBI director who testified that there has been a sharp increase in suspected terrorists entering the US from Canada.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 35min

Tribalism - No more grades? - Public safety - Airport cyberattack

Jerry discusses the us versus them mentality that is prevalent these days. Is it time to get rid of grades from schools? Jerry doesn't think so. A conversation with Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner about public safety and bail reform. Plus - Francis Syms weighs in on a cyberattack that hit major European airports and caused disruptions and delays.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 39min

Party for Two - Driving test - More private consultants? - Touchdowns and Fumbles

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. An Ontario man says his daughter failed her road test because of his Tesla's brakes. Should she have passed her test? Melanie Joly's department makes the case for private consultants in managing relations with the United States. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid looks into the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.  
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Sep 19, 2025 • 38min

Theft in retail - Fall leaves - Canada Post flyer delivery

Jerry weighs in on theft in stores, and speaks with loss prevention expert, Rui Rodrigues, from the Retail Council of Canada. Are the leaves changing colour earlier in Toronto? Jerry speaks with Sean Thomas, a professor of forestry at the University of Toronto. Plus - the suspension of Canada Post flyer delivery gets mixed reaction.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 37min

Party for Two - Supreme Court - Blacklock's Report - Do you talk to strangers?

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Gavin Tighe and Jerry talk about how Ottawa is urging the Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override the charter. Tom Korski is here for the Blacklock's Report, looking into Ottawa's business. Plus - do you speak to strangers?

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