The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Jerry reacts to reports that a Canadian Armed Forces member supervising air cadets during a poppy drive was allegedly attacked in Hamilton.
It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, who breaks down the latest science headlines and discoveries making news this week.
Plus, a Globe and Mail piece asks: When did kids' sports become so serious? Jerry explores the growing pressure on young athletes, the expectations placed on families, and whether competitive youth sports have lost sight of being fun.

Jerry opens the show by taking issue with a column arguing that ending homelessness should be a nation-building project. He shares his thoughts on homelessness, government responsibility, and whether current approaches are producing results. Jerry then opens the phones for listeners to weigh in on the issue.
Good news for drivers: gas and diesel prices are expected to drop to their lowest levels in months. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, for the latest on fuel prices and what's driving the decline.
Plus, a Globe and Mail column about discovering a personal "red flag" in a parking lot sparks a conversation on relationships. Jerry asks listeners: What's your red flag?

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry looks into complaints from residents being kept awake by alarms sounding from TTC buses overnight. To explain why it's happening and what the TTC is doing about it, he speaks with Stuart Green, TTC spokesperson.

Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, media and tech analyst, about a series of cyberattacks, including incidents involving supermarket freezer systems in Europe and hacked emergency alert systems affecting Ukraine and Russia.

The show wraps with a look at Toronto's proposed Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw, often referred to as a renoviction bylaw. Jerry examines what the changes could mean for landlords, tenants, and the city's housing market.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about the investigation into the Bridle Path suspect. After Toronto police said they couldn't arrest the suspect while he was in hospital, Jerry argues that police dropped the ball and asks why the opportunity wasn't seized.

Next, Jerry talks about a piece of parenting advice that goes against what many of us were taught growing up: “Yes, your kids should talk to strangers.” He speaks with Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance, about teaching children confidence, independence, and social skills. Jerry then opens the phones and texts to hear what listeners think.

The hour wraps with a discussion about the future of the North American auto industry. Jerry speaks with David Booth, Driving.ca's Motor Mouth, about what a future Canada–U.S. auto pact could look like.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Should special interest groups have the power to influence who gets elected to city council? Jerry speaks with Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at the Oyster Group, about the growing role advocacy groups play in municipal politics and whether that influence is helping or hurting local democracy.
A new poll suggests that half of Canadians have delayed seeking medical treatment because of long wait times. Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard, Vice-President of Communications at the Montreal Economic Institute, about what the findings say about Canada's healthcare system and the consequences of delayed care.
Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategies, joins Jerry to break down the week's winners and losers from politics, current events, and public affairs.