The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to discuss the top stories making headlines.
The federal government is extending the exclusion of people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from accessing MAID. Jerry speaks with Kerry Bowman, bioethicist at the University of Toronto, about the ethical questions surrounding the decision. They also discuss the case of death row inmate Christa Pike, whose lawyers say she was left "angry and confused" after a botched execution attempt.
It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry with the latest stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill.
Plus, a Kelowna city council candidate is attracting attention with his unconventional approach to politics and candid comments about public office. Jerry speaks with Brady Rogers, who explains why he's running and how he's standing out in a crowded municipal race.

Jerry opens the show with a discussion about Ontario's healthcare system, following a story about a Toronto cancer patient who feels betrayed after the province tightened rules around out-of-country treatment funding.
The mental health of young men is declining, and experts warn the trend could worsen. Jerry speaks with Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, about what's driving the issue and what can be done to better support young men.
It's time for the monthly Toronto Police Association Check-In. Jerry is joined by Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, to discuss a range of policing issues, including Doug Ford's call for longer parole ineligibility for anyone convicted of murdering a police officer, a Toronto officer charged with impaired driving, and the Association's priorities during the municipal election campaign. Listeners also get a chance to ask questions and share their concerns.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Diesel prices are on the rise again, with forecasts suggesting GTA prices could approach record levels. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about what's driving the increase and what it could mean for consumers and businesses.
Ontario has unexpectedly frozen OSAP funding eligibility for private colleges. Jerry speaks with Laleh Bighash, CEO of AAPS College of Health, Science and Technology, about the impact on students and private post-secondary institutions.
Plus, Jerry discusses Brian Lilley's column arguing that drug-related deaths have declined following the Ford government's actions on supervised consumption sites.

Jerry opens the show reflecting on how life has changed for many Jewish Canadians since October 7, three years ago. He discusses the rise in antisemitism, how communities have been affected, and asks non-Jewish listeners whether the events of the past three years have changed their perspective.
A new poll suggests that two-thirds of Torontonians believe the mayor and city council are out of touch. Jerry speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about what the numbers reveal and what they could mean for Toronto's mayoral election.
Is it ever okay to use your speakerphone in public? Jerry weighs in on what has become one of modern life's most irritating etiquette debates and asks listeners where they stand.
Jerry also follows up on the case of the six-year-old Whitby girl who went missing over the weekend and was later found safe. He speaks with Mark Mendelson, Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective, about the investigation.

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined at the party table by David Eddie, writer and former NEWSTALK 1010 host, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry explores Quebec’s new legal warranty law, which is designed to ensure appliances and electronics remain in good working order. He speaks with Carmi Levy, NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert, about what the changes mean for consumers and whether other provinces should follow suit.

Jerry then turns to a debate about online accountability after a Portland Trail Blazers announcer was fired over social media posts written as a teenager.

He speaks with Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer and founder of Workly Law, about whether people should face consequences years later for comments made when they were young.

The show wraps with a troubling missing‑person case. A 6‑year‑old girl has been reported missing in Whitby, and Jerry speaks with Steve Ryan, CP24 Crime Analyst, about the latest developments in the investigation.