The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry examines an incident on the TTC in which one passenger allegedly racially targeted another. He speaks with Tiana Perricone, Senior Associate at Workly Law, about the potential workplace and employment ramifications when public behaviour follows someone back to their job.
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 driving safety discussion - Are large dashboard screens making drivers more distracted?
Jerry speaks with Brian Turner of Driving.ca about the increasing size of in‑vehicle screens, driver attention, and whether technology is creating new safety risks on the road.

Jerry opens the show with a debate over tenant rights and pet ownership, as a Quebec court hears a challenge to a “no pets” clause in a rental agreement. Jerry examines whether landlords should be able to restrict pets in their buildings.
31 Ontario nurses under the age of 35 left the profession for every 100 new nurses who joined in 2024, according to a new MEI report. Jerry speaks with Gerard Lucyshyn, Vice President of Research and Senior Economist at the MEI, about what’s driving young nurses away and what it means for the healthcare system.
Jerry then turns to housing, discussing a new poll suggesting that a difficult housing market could bring back multigenerational living arrangements, with more families sharing homes to cope with rising costs.
The hour wraps with listener calls after two children allegedly took their parents’ car for a joyride and crashed it into a cornfield. Jerry asks listeners about their own childhood adventures, mishaps, and close calls.

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.