The Jerry Agar Show

The show begins with coverage of the Remembrance Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, Jerry speaks with Will Stewart about his work for the Juno Beach Centre in France. Jerry then discusses Brian Lilley's argument that Canadians should honour and remember veterans throughout the year, not just on Remembrance Day.
A report suggests many impaired driving charges in Ontario never make it to a court decision. Jerry speaks with Monte MacGregor, Criminal Defence Lawyer, about the reasons behind the delays and what they mean for the justice system.
Are we alone in the universe? Jerry speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about new efforts to detect extraterrestrial signals and the science behind the search for intelligent life beyond Earth.
Jerry closes the show by sharing stories of Canadian soldiers and reflecting on Remembrance Day and the sacrifices of those who served.

Jerry opens the show on Remembrance Day by reflecting on his father's service in the Second World War and the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans.
An Ontario company is dealing with a surge of inquiries about a product that doesn't actually exist after it appeared in an AI-generated video. Jerry speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010 Tech Expert, about the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation and how consumers can tell what's real and what's not.
Critics are raising conflict-of-interest concerns over the Ford government's appointment of the new York Region chair. Jerry speaks with Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor, former TTC chair, and political commentator, about the controversy.
Jerry also speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin, political commentator, about concerns surrounding the Carney government's immigration policies and whether they're undermining broader nation-building goals.

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.
It's also time for the monthly Toronto Police Association Check-In. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins Jerry and takes listener calls on several policing issues making headlines.
Plus, Jerry looks at reports that many young Canadians are struggling to find work. He acknowledges the struggles but thinks young people are too picky in their search for a job.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on two very different stories from Ontario's auto sector. While Honda is investing heavily to expand hybrid vehicle production in Alliston, Stellantis is selling its Brampton Assembly Plant. Jerry shares his thoughts on what these developments mean for Ontario's manufacturing future.
Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun, about his latest column on Prime Minister Mark Carney's choice to lead Canada's sovereign wealth fund and the government's emphasis on the appointee's Canadian connections.
It's time for Ask a Former Traffic Cop! Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener questions about driving laws, road safety, and traffic enforcement across Ontario.
More Canadian women are turning to fertility treatments and genetic testing to avoid passing inherited genetic conditions on to their children. Jerry speaks with Kerry Bowman, bioethicist at the University of Toronto, about the medical advances, ethical considerations, and growing popularity of the practice.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by David Eddie, writer and former Newstalk 1010 host, to discuss the top stories of the day.
What's next for gas prices? Jerry checks in with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, for the latest on fuel costs and what drivers can expect at the pumps.
A bizarre landlord-tenant dispute is making headlines, with tenants claiming they're being evicted because they "fart too much." Jerry speaks with Harry Fine, an expert in residential tenancy law, about the legal realities behind the unusual case.
Plus, whatever happened to cheap fast food? Jerry looks at the rising cost of quick-service meals and why staples like the Costco $1.50 hot dog combo have become standouts in an era of ever-increasing food prices. He asks listeners when fast food stopped being a bargain.