The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Wyatt Sharpe, Host of The Sharpe Exchange, to discuss the top political stories of the day.
With the long weekend approaching, Jerry asks listeners about their favourite Canadian road trips and getaway destinations.
It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry with the latest stories from Ottawa.
Plus, Jerry looks at the story of an Ontario woman whose husband was killed by an alleged stunt driver, while the accused has continued to drive as the case moves through the courts. The story sparks a discussion about whether current penalties do enough to protect the public.

Jerry opens the show by arguing that everyday American business owners are not Canada's enemy, despite rising tensions over tariffs and trade disputes. He asks listeners how far they're willing to go when it comes to supporting Canadian businesses. Are you actively seeking out Canadian-made products, or is your approach simply to avoid buying American whenever possible?
Ontario is investing $60 million in a digital AI platform for classrooms, but some experts say safeguards and guidelines are needed before the technology becomes widespread in schools. Jerry speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010 Tech Expert.
Should retirees avoid grocery shopping on weekends? Jerry opens the phones after hearing the argument that seniors and retirees have the flexibility to shop during the week, leaving busy weekends for those who work Monday to Friday. Listeners weigh in on whether the idea makes sense or is completely unreasonable.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. They talk through the top stories of the day, including a restaurant that banned people under 30.
Next, Jerry speaks with Maria Papaioannoy, founder of Rights4Vapers, about Canada’s illegal nicotine market.
Then he gets into the top science stories of the week with Dan Riskin, NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert.
The show wraps with major tech news: Meta has settled a social‑media addiction case with California and other states for $16.7 billion. Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, media and tech consultant at ThinkStart.ca, about what the settlement means.

Jerry opens the show talking about coincidences, and the strange, unexpected alignments that make you stop and think.
He then turns to breaking entertainment news: Dolly Parton, one of country music’s greatest stars, has died at 80. Jerry speaks with Shilo Bellis, Music Director for New Country Moncton, about Dolly’s legacy and why she remained beloved for decades.
Next, Jerry looks at a wild police story out of Texas: Houston police officers jumped into an Uber to chase a running suspect. He speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, who shares his own unforgettable moment when he commandeered a TTC bus while on duty.
Are we nearing the end of Toronto’s strip‑club era? Jerry speaks with Andrea Werhun, writer, performer, and political correspondent for Stripper News, and star of the documentary Modern Whore. They discuss zoning, economics, stigma, and how the industry is changing.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the federal government’s counter‑tariff announcement.
Next, Jerry continues the tariff conversation with Bill Carroll, host of The Bill Carroll Show on NEWSTALK 1010.
Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard, VP of Communications at the Montreal Economic Institute, about why Canadian counter‑tariffs will ultimately be paid for by Canadians, what the MEI sees as the real economic impact, and what alternatives might work better.