The Jerry Agar Show

Barb DiGiulio sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to dig into the top stories of the day. Jerry weighs in on an article from the CBC which took issue with comments made on Hockey Night in Canada.  Tom Korski brings the latest stories from Ottawa in this week’s Blacklock's Report. Jerry reacts to United Airlines’ new policy allowing the airline to boot passengers who refuse to use headphones with their devices.

Jerry opens the show by talking about how smoking is suddenly making a comeback in pop culture. Branding expert Tony Chapman talks about the video of the McDonalds CEO eating a burger, which was mocked for his tiny bite, and prompted responses from other chains.  Jake Fuss from the Fraser Institute explains a new study which argues that Mark Carney needs to channel Jean Chrétien rather then Justin Trudeau if he wants to improve Canada’s economic future. David Lepofsky joins Jerry to discuss why parents are upset over a TDSB survey asking how the board should spend its money, and why disability advocates say the process is flawed.

Jerry opens the show with reaction to John Tory’s announcement that he will not run for mayor again, saying he won’t put his family through the “inevitable attacks” of another campaign. Jerry looks at how federal policy decisions have contributed to what critics call a broken Canadian asylum system. Francis Syms joins to break down the surge of misinformation and AI‑generated images circulating around the Iran conflict, and how Iran could retaliate. Gavin Tighe weighs in on an Ontario court ruling that found the provincial sex offender registry unconstitutional.

Will Stewart joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry weighs in on a verdict out of Georgia, where the father of a teenage school shooter has been found guilty of murder. Hannah Alper joins the show to talk about Gen Z, mobile activism, and whether today’s digital engagement is meaningful advocacy or just slacktivism. Sabrina Nanji breaks down the latest problems inside the Ontario Public Service as workers return to the office amid space shortages and logistical headaches.

Bob Richardson sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to talk about the day’s biggest stories. Vincent Geloso from MEI explains why a proposed “Buy Canadian” policy could cost taxpayers up to $12 billion a year. Dan Riskin returns for Telescopic Tuesday with the top science stories of the week. Jerry reacts to Doug Ford’s comments on a new convention centre.

Jerry opens the show reacting to the case of a man convicted of first‑degree murder who has been granted a temporary 72‑hour release, asking why this man was released. A couple in Ontario is facing a staggering $319,000 bill after Indigenous remains were discovered on their property, which raises questions about responsibility and process. Newstalk 1010 crime expert Mark Mendelson joins Jerry to discuss the gunfire that struck a Toronto synagogue and what investigators do to investigate these incidents. Christian Leuprecht breaks down day four of the escalating Iran conflict.

Brian Lilley joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. Aurel Braun explains how the conflict in the Middle East is widening as Iran retaliates following the killing of its supreme leader, and what this means for global politics. Jerry reacts to a police advisory after a canned martini was found in a child’s school lunchbox, and asks listeners what’s ended up in school lunches that definitely shouldn’t have. Jerry also shares a story about quiet quitting and gives his take on why the trend isn’t going away.

Jerry opens the show with a story about dogs and their ability to sense human emotions. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins for the monthly check‑in on policing issues across the city. Bruce Kidd discusses a new study showing a sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario’s gambling helpline. Bob Richardson breaks down how the escalating Iran conflict is playing out politically for Prime Minister Carney.

Tim Hudak joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, diving into the day’s biggest stories. Is wearing pajamas at the airport perfectly fine or inappropriate in public spaces? Mohit Rajhans weighs in on Instagram’s new alerts for suicide‑related searches and Burger King’s use of AI to coach staff. It's Friday! Bob Reid is in for Touchdowns and Fumbles, asking you whether the communications play of the unveiled plans for the new Ontario Science Centre scores big or falls flat.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on why Canada needs refugee reform, and what’s driving the current pressure on the system. He then takes your calls after Doug Ford is asked about giving TTC constables new powers to arrest drug users, as Jerry weighs in on whether stronger security is needed on transit. Franco Terrazzano joins the show to outline the federal government’s ongoing problems in Ottawa, and why he says nothing is improving. Plus, Jerry reacts to a story out of Guelph, where a father and daughter were mistakenly swept up in a human‑trafficking investigation.