The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Conservatives and now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, to break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry takes your calls asking: what’s one popular food that you just can’t get on board with?
Then Jerry turns to the future of food service. Would you let a robot cook your burger? He speaks with Andy Skrepnek, Chief Innovation Officer at Gastronomous Technologies, about automation in restaurants, changing consumer habits, and whether robot-made food is the future. They are also joined by Tanner Agar, Michelin Chef, Co host of FlavorPhiles alongside Jerry.
The show wraps with Touchdowns & Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, weighs in on the week's biggest communications wins and losses.

Jerry opens the show with a conversation about transparency in government and why public accountability matters when taxpayer dollars are involved.
He then speaks with Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun political columnist, about the latest OSAP controversy. They discuss why critics say the scandal is a result of weak oversight and what happens when government programs aren't properly monitored.
Next, Jerry replays part of an interview he gave to an Arizona radio station, where he discussed the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States.
The hour wraps with Jerry's thoughts on reports that CUPE is vowing open defiance against changes to Bill C-39 and Canada's labour laws.

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.