The Jerry Agar Show

Amanda sits at the Party for Two table with Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk through the top stories of the day.
Next, Amanda speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, about his new work: “When Stability Becomes the Dream: How Canada’s precarity mindset is beginning to redefine progress.” They explore how Canadians are recalibrating expectations around work, housing, and financial security.
Toronto Police have made hundreds of arrests and laid over 4,000 charges in a major ongoing retail‑crime enforcement effort. She speaks with TPS Superintendent Ron Taverner about this initiative.
Next, Amanda speaks with Ginny Roth about why the gap between having two and three children isn’t as big as people think, and what’s shaping family‑size decisions in Canada.
The show wraps with a conversation on antisemitism in Toronto. Amanda speaks with Josh Landau, Senior Director of Government Relations at CIJA Ontario, about the rise in antisemitic incidents and how the Jewish community is feeling in the city.

Amanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show this morning. She talks about data centres, which have become one of the most contentious infrastructure issues in the country. She speaks with Shion Guha, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information and Computer Science at the University of Toronto.
Next, Amanda looks ahead to the municipal race with Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant.
She then speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about whether the box office is truly back and what’s driving audiences to return. Plus, they discuss Anya Taylor‑Joy’s claim that women don’t method act because they “can’t lose their minds.”

It's Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor, former TTC chair, and political commentator, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today.
Amanda's son is starting school this fall, and she's looking for advice on navigating this major milestone. Deb Hutton joins the show to share her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from her own parenting experience to help make the transition a little easier.
It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, who breaks down the biggest science stories making news this week.
A new poll suggests parents expect to spend nearly $900 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. Amanda opens the phones, texts, and talkbacks to hear listeners' best money-saving tips and school prep advice.

Amanda Galbraith is filling in for Jerry Agar today. She speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010's technology expert, to discuss reports that Anthropic's AI models were able to hack multiple organizations during controlled research testing. They examine what the findings mean for AI safety, cybersecurity, and the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence.
Next, Amanda looks at Ottawa's plan to scrap the so-called "Netflix Tax" and replace it with a public funding model for Canadian content. She speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College and former Director of the Journalism Program at the University of Toronto, about the future of Canadian media and cultural funding.
With developments surrounding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Amanda checks in with Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, for the latest.

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Robert J. Sawyer, one of Canada’s most celebrated science fiction writers. They dive into Sawyer’s new nonfiction book on science fiction.
Next, Mark talks with Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer. Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop publicly blamed her press secretary for ending a CBC interview.
The show wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, breaking down the week’s political wins and missteps.