The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Should special interest groups have the power to influence who gets elected to city council? Jerry speaks with Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at the Oyster Group, about the growing role advocacy groups play in municipal politics and whether that influence is helping or hurting local democracy.
A new poll suggests that half of Canadians have delayed seeking medical treatment because of long wait times. Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard, Vice-President of Communications at the Montreal Economic Institute, about what the findings say about Canada's healthcare system and the consequences of delayed care.
Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategies, joins Jerry to break down the week's winners and losers from politics, current events, and public affairs.

Jerry opens the show with a message: go ahead and start a business. He takes on what he sees as common myths about capitalism, and wealth.
Next, Jerry speaks with Graeme Davis, co-founder of Pluto, a new community-focused space in Toronto that aims to bring people together in person rather than online. They discuss the idea of a "fourth space" and what happens when people prioritize real-world connections over digital ones.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of the Chatter That Matters podcast, about concerns that AI is accelerating job displacement and changing the future of work.
Plus, Jerry weighs in on concerns from parents about an Ontario school choosing to hold an autumn party rather than a traditional Halloween celebration. He shares his thoughts on changing school traditions and where schools should draw the line.

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, and political commentator, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry discusses an editorial asking why the Indian Act continues to exist. He speaks with Karen Restoule, Director of Indigenous Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald‑Laurier Institute.

Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill.

The show wraps with a discussion on energy costs. Jerry speaks with Heather Exner‑Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald‑Laurier Institute, about why some analysts argue Canada’s high gas prices are largely self‑imposed and what policymakers could do differently.

Jerry opens the show by discussing how enrolment continues to rise at Ontario’s independent schools, prompting questions about what families are looking for in education.

Then, Jerry reacts to a column arguing that changing the clocks affects our food habits, wondering why the twice‑yearly time change seems to have such a dramatic impact on people.

Next, it’s Ask a Former Traffic Cop, as Sean Shapiro, the former traffic officer, answers listener questions about driving laws, road safety, and what motorists need to know.

The hour wraps with a travel debate that has people taking sides: Would you pay more to be on a child-free flight?

It's Party for Two, as Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia, joins Jerry to discuss the top stories of the day.

Jerry asks listeners: Am I being unfair? After another frustrating customer service experience, he wonders whether it's reasonable to be upset when communication becomes difficult.

A judge has rejected what was described as a "shockingly lenient" sentence in the cover-up connected to the murder of a Liberty Village filmmaker. Jerry speaks with criminal defence lawyer Monte MacGregor about the case and the sentence handed down.

After a 147-day break, MPPs are back at Queen's Park. Sabrina Nanji from Queen's Park Observer joins Jerry to discuss what to expect as Ontario's legislature returns.