The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry looks at growing concerns in the skilled trades sector. He speaks with Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, about why so many trades apprentices struggle to complete their programs despite strong demand for skilled workers.
Jerry then turns to community safety with Mustapha Bendago, Executive Director of Safe Neighbourhoods Toronto, for a discussion about crime prevention, neighbourhood engagement, and keeping communities safe.
The show wraps with a housing and family debate. Do children need to grow up in a detached home with a backyard to thrive? Jerry speaks with Mike Moffatt, economist and founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative, about changing housing realities, family life, and what matters most for raising kids.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on the protests surrounding the removal of bike lanes in Etobicoke. Demonstrators blocked work crews, vow continued resistance, and are pushing back against the Ford government’s plans. Despite the protests, recent polling suggests a majority of Torontonians support removing bike lanes on major streets.
Next, Jerry opens the phones on Ontario’s changing time zones. With northwestern Ontario moving to permanent daylight time, listeners weigh in on whether the province’s patchwork of time zones is becoming too complicated or if we should all follow suit.
Jerry then turns to a column arguing that some of the NDP’s favourite subsidies also benefit wealthier Canadians, sparking a conversation about who really benefits from government incentives.
The hour wraps with a look at Gen Z’s priorities and ambitions. Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto-based journalist, about findings from The Youth Report, which suggests young people increasingly prioritize stable, AI-proof careers over traditional milestones like marriage and having children.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day.
A Thanksgiving thank-you banner from Detroit has been getting attention in Windsor, while many Canadians continue to avoid travel to places like Las Vegas. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, about cross-border relations.
Do drivers take longer to leave a parking spot when they know someone is waiting? Jerry tackles this relatable debate with Andrew Clark, Globe and Mail humour columnist.
Plus, Jerry looks at new data suggesting lower immigration levels are contributing to softer rental prices. He speaks with Tristin Hopper of the National Post to discuss the relationship between immigration, housing demand, and affordability.

Jerry opens the show with his reaction to the latest release of a convicted sex offender in Durham Region, arguing the case is another example of a justice system that is failing to protect the public.
Next, Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun about his column alleging municipal election workers broke the rules at advance polls in a way that favoured Olivia Chow.
Artificial intelligence and technology are in the spotlight as Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic's Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, about reports that startups are hiring low-paid workers to train robots for manual labour, as well as a cyberattack that spoiled food at hundreds of French grocery stores.
Plus, Jerry takes a look at the latest polling in Toronto's mayoral race. With new surveys suggesting the outcome could come down to voter turnout, Jerry considers whether Brad Bradford may have a stronger path to victory than he originally expected

It's Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Conservatives and now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, to break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry takes your calls asking: what’s one popular food that you just can’t get on board with?
Then Jerry turns to the future of food service. Would you let a robot cook your burger? He speaks with Andy Skrepnek, Chief Innovation Officer at Gastronomous Technologies, about automation in restaurants, changing consumer habits, and whether robot-made food is the future. They are also joined by Tanner Agar, Michelin Chef, Co host of FlavorPhiles alongside Jerry.
The show wraps with Touchdowns & Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, weighs in on the week's biggest communications wins and losses.