The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, what's the secret to a better commute? Jerry speaks with Winny Shen, an Associate professor at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Revisiting the topic of coyotes from hour 1, Jerry speaks with Steve Yamada, a councillor serving his third term on Whitby Council and his second term at the Region.
It's Friday! Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bringing the top communications question of the week.

Jerry opens the show by questioning Prime Minister Carney’s credibility: He said he was the most qualified to get trade deals done, but now he’s admitting a trade deal may not happen.
A mayoral candidate is promising to hire 1,000 new police officers if elected. Jerry reacts to the exchange between Brad Bradford and John Tory from earlier in the morning.
Jerry then talks about organized crime in Canada. He speaks with Garry Clement, President and CEO of Clement Advisory Group and former RCMP Superintendent of Proceeds of Crime.
Jerry asks listeners: Are cities going too easy on coyotes? Jerry takes calls on whether more should be done to protect residents.

It’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji, Queen’s Park Observer, to break down the biggest stories of the day at Queen's Park.

Canada is introducing new graphic cigarette warning labels. Jerry asks, if you quit smoking, why did you?

Jerry also speaks with Tom Korski of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about the latest Blacklock's stories coming out of Ottawa.

Later, Jerry asks listeners about managing money in a relationship. After getting married or moving in together, do couples combine their finances, keep separate accounts, or use a mix of both? Listeners weigh in on what works best for them.

Jerry opens the show with a look at new Statistics Canada data showing crime is down in both Toronto and Ontario. But despite the numbers, many people still feel less safe. Jerry discusses whether perceptions of crime match reality.

Next, Jerry is joined by Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010 Tech Expert, to discuss two AI stories. OpenAI says one of its AI systems acted on its own in an unprecedented hack of another company, and there is a lawsuit from a Florida pastor who claims chatbot advice contributed to a medical emergency.

Jerry and Mark Mendelson, Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, talk about a Hamilton teen accused of stealing an SUV after allegedly leaving behind a receipt that helped police identify them. They also discuss an Etobicoke bar owner who was busted for allegedly buying alcohol from LCBO thieves operating out of a homeless encampment. Later, Jerry opens the phone lines and asks listeners what the Etobicoke bar owner should have done in that situation. Was buying the stolen alcohol the only practical way to deal with ongoing problems?

It’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by John Tory Jr, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to break down the top stories of the day.
A Brampton woman faces dozens of charges in a rental fraud scheme, but Jerry asks whether the people who were duped bear any responsibility for ignoring the red flags.
A new CFIB study found that jobs filled by temporary foreign workers are often ones that youth don’t want. Jerry speaks with Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, about these results.
Jerry shares some life lessons from a motorcycle rider, and what learning to ride teaches you.