The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Deb Hutton is joined at the party table by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Deb speaks with Brad Bradford, Toronto mayoral candidate, about his proposal to eliminate Toronto’s land transfer tax for the average homebuyer and how he plans to offset the lost revenue.
Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the latest science stories.
The show wraps with news from Hamilton: Stelco is laying off 350 steelworkers, according to the union. Deb speaks with Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens with the latest polling in the Toronto mayoral election. She speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights.
Next, Deb turns to a new Toronto Sun story about an “exemplary” police officer caught up in Project South after what is being described as a momentary lapse in judgment. She speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective, about the case and its implications for policing and accountability. Deb then takes listener calls on the story.
The hour wraps with a look back at last night’s Liberal leadership debate. Deb speaks with Siobhan Morris, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief at CTV News.

It’s Party for Two, and Deb is joined by Karen Gordon, principal at Gordon Strategy, to break down the top stories of the day.
Deb then takes calls on her earlier interview with Chris Alexander, hearing what listeners think of his mayoral bid and how he fits in the field of candidates.
Next, Deb opens the phones again to discuss whether political parties should play a formal role in municipal elections.
The show wraps with the impact of Canada–U.S. trade tensions on local businesses.
Deb speaks with Adam Brierley, general manager and master distiller at SFR Distillery, about how an American import ban is threatening Canadian exports.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens with Pierre Poilievre’s push to make diesel fuel more affordable through tax cuts. She speaks with Pierre Poilievre about the proposal. She then takes calls to get listener feedback on the idea.
Next, Deb weighs in on reports that Correctional Service Canada will distribute items for “safe snorting” in federal prisons.
Deb speaks with Chris Alexander, Toronto mayoral candidate, about his campaign, priorities for the city, and why he believes he should be Toronto’s next mayor.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry discusses concerns about the ongoing investigation into corruption within the Toronto Police Service. He speaks with Alok Mukherjee, former Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and current Senior Fellow at Massey College, about why he has reservations about the process and what he believes is being overlooked.
Jerry then turns to a constitutional debate: Is it time to get rid of the Senate? He speaks with Kris Sims, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about her argument that the upper chamber has outlived its usefulness.
It's Touchdowns and Fumbles! Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications joins Jerry for this week's vote result.