The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the biggest stories of the day, including:
Marit Stiles’ “You’ll be in prison, Doug” comment, and her push for a Greenbelt public inquiryThe Prime Minister naming a replacement for Governor General Mary SimonA new report showing Toronto rideshare drivers spend half their time on the road without a passenger
Then, Jerry looks at a Toronto Star feature asking Torontonians what they would do if they were mayor, from tax cuts, to income support for artists, to a proposed “bat signal" to combat crime.
It’s Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin! NEWSTALK 1010’s science expert brings the latest in science and space.
Plus, gas prices are expected to jump again. Jerry takes your calls: Are rising fuel costs forcing you to rethink or scale back your summer road trip plans?

Jerry opens the show with reaction to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ remark to the Premier, saying, “you’ll be in prison, Doug,” and her claim that a public inquiry into the Greenbelt could reveal what she describes as “dirty deals.”
Then, a look at a Swedish innovation that could help traffic calming in Toronto. Jerry speaks with Karin Wiklund, Marketing Manager at Edeva AB, the company behind ActiBump, a smart speed‑control system that only activates when drivers exceed the limit.
Next, Jerry turns to a new report on Toronto City Council attendance. He speaks with former Toronto mayor John Tory about the expectations of elected officials.
Then, Jerry takes your calls on councillors skipping meetings and whether the city should crack down harder on absenteeism.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer, to break down the top political stories of the day.
Jerry then speaks with Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, about why young workers are not experiencing the “resilient” economy politicians keep talking about.
Next, Jerry turns to City Hall spending. Justin Holmes, reporter with the Toronto Sun, weighs in on revelations that the city’s shelters division spent $300 million on sole‑source contracts.
Youth radicalization is rising in Canada, according to a new CSIS report. Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, Professor of Criminology at Mount Royal University, about this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Progress Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner complaint against Brad Bradford, and why he believes the organization is out of line on the issue.
Jerry then dives into two legal stories with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Together they discuss: the Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that a dog walker bitten on the job can’t sue because she “owned” the pet at the time, and the five‑year sentence handed to person who broke into a 61‑year‑old Toronto woman’s home and climbed into bed with her.
Next, it’s Jerry’s monthly check‑in with Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell, who discusses top policing stories in the city.
Is it time to ditch passwords altogether? Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Associate Dean of Information and Communications Technology at Humber Polytechnic, about a phishing‑resistant alternative that experts say is the future of digital security.

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co-founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry then talks about B'nai Brith's Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, with Richard Robertson, the Director of Research & Advocacy.
Then, Jerry responds to comments made by Hank Idsinga on The Jim Richards Show.
It's Friday! This week on Touchdowns and Fumbles, Bob Reid takes your thoughts on the communications surrounding the Sovereign Wealth Fund. What worked, what didn’t, and how the message landed.