The Jerry Agar Show

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day.  Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College and Queen’s University joins to explain Canada's new immigration focus on military recruits.  Then, Jerry discusses the latest in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Donald Trump overstepped his authority when imposing tariffs under emergency law. Drew Fagan from the Munk School breaks down the implications of this decision. It's Friday! Which means Bob Reid is here for this week's communications question on Touchdowns and Fumbles. They want your verdict - Is President Trump ordering the release of government information on UFOs and extraterrestrial life a touchdown or a fumble?

Jerry opens the show by sharing why he believes in-person interaction still holds value in the workplace. Then, Lorraine Sommerfeld joins to talk about auto theft numbers, and how they may be down on paper, but the crime itself is evolving in concerning ways. Jerry then looks at the Ford government’s suggestion that traffic officers could help replace banned speed cameras. Toronto City Councillor Jon Burnside, and former traffic cop Sean Shapiro weigh in on how this is going.  Jerry gives his thoughts on the case of an immigrant who came to Canada under a false identity and has now won another chance to keep his citizenship.

Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry at the party table on today’s Party for Two, to talk about the top stories of the day. Then Jerry talks about the procurement challenges with Canada’s defence strategy with Jeremy Wang, President and COO of Ribbit. It’s Thursday, which means Tom Korski is here for this week’s Blacklocks Report. Plus Jerry talks about how Ottawa is not making a real effort to cut the federal bureaucracy.

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to another Conservative crossing the floor. He then speaks with Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, to unpack a major housing report and what it means for supply and affordability. Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert, joins to break down the latest trends in consumer headlines, like: the grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners, Tim Hortons is bringing back Roll Up The Rim, and Canadian Tire reveals a new AI platform to detect consumer trends. Plus, Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about the rising costs for a downtown women’s shelter that still has no opening in sight.

AM 800 morning show host Mike Kakuk joins Jerry to talk about the news of the day. NEWSTALK 1010 producer and former bartender Lily McDonald talks about working as a bartender and having customers make advances to you. Jerry discusses MP Jeneroux crossing the floor. Lithium-Ion Battery fires are on the rise, why?

Jerry weighs in on Doug Ford's basket weaving comments, telling people to go to school for STEM programs. What is driving the 7.3% increase in food inflation? President Barack Obama says aliens are real and we ask about their existence.

Vass Bednar sits down at the party table to chat about some of  today's top stories including the reaction to Canada’s new $6.6B defence strategy. Franco Terrazzano joins Jerry to talk about the announcement of an alcohol tax hike. Dan Riskin is here for his weekly segment Telescopic Tuesday where he and Jerry look deeper in science’s top stories, and how important is it to have dinner with your kids, Jerry takes your calls and texts.

Jerry opens the show and discusses his debate with Scott Reid from earlier in the morning on round one on MITM. Paven Bratch joins Jerry to talk about data revealing that fax machines are Ontario’s top cause of patient privacy breaches. Andrew Clark chats about his article about the plan for snow removal in Toronto, and Jesse Rogerson on U.S. Congressman asking to save the ISS from a fiery death.

Dave Trafford joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two where they dive into the top stories of the day. Then, Jerry takes a look at the growing trend of extended work breaks and why more Canadians are stepping away from work for a bit. Three Toronto couples share how they moved in together, made it work, and slashed the cost of home ownership in the process. Plus, in today’s potpourri of topics: why critics say Canada can’t afford more climate hysteria, and why some of Mark Carney’s claims about protected jobs are tough to verify.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the Canadian Curling team at the Olympics, was it cheating or a rules infraction? A new study suggests your morning coffee might actually protect your brain against dementia, and how changing the way you brew it could change your life. Will Stewart joins Jerry to break down why he thinks Major League Baseball keeps acting in bad faith toward Canadian fans.