The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day.
Protesters surrounded Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s car and smashed his windshield after a speech. Jerry asks, at what point does a protest go too far?
Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest federal accountability stories.
The show wraps with food safety news: Despite a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, Canada is not banning produce imports, according to the CFIA. Jerry speaks with Keith Warriner, food science professor at the University of Guelph, about the risks.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on MPP overspending, reminding listeners not to pretend that every other political party doesn’t have its own issues.
Next, Jerry looks at a new Ipsos poll commissioned by the MEI: 70% of Canadians say crushing taxes are destroying their standard of living. He speaks with Renaud Brossard, VP of Communications at the MEI, about the numbers.
A woman has won a court ruling allowing her to keep the $112,000 her ex‑boyfriend won using her online casino account. Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, about why the court sided with her.
Jerry speaks with Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent, about the smoky weather, health risks, and what people should do to protect themselves.

On Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day.
Toronto‑area PC MPPs have billed taxpayers over $100,000 for overnight stays in Toronto. He speaks with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network about the political optics of this.
Producer Cristina Galle's dashboard cookie fail. Plus, when customers passed off Regina Grinstein’s baking as their own, she took it as a compliment. Jerry weighs in on this.
The show wraps with the day’s biggest story: Heat, wildfires, and air quality. Jerry speaks with Simon Legault, meteorologist for Environment Canada, for the latest updates and what to expect in the coming days.

Jerry opens the show talking about the heat, wildfires, and worsening air quality across Ontario. Toronto is under an air‑quality warning as wildfire smoke settles over the city after days of extreme heat. He speaks with Jessica Smith, CTV Weather Specialist.
Next, it’s the TPA Monthly Check‑In. Jerry speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the incident at Salsa on St. Clair and the broader concerns around violence in the city.
Some employees say that on in‑office days, they’re being forced to use sick days instead of working from home. Jerry speaks with Sunira Chaudhri from Workly Law.
If you want real wisdom, get an older friend. Jerry talks about how life experience could lead to greater wisdom.

It's time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to discuss the top stories making headlines.
Despite months of discussion about Canadians boycotting travel to the United States, new data suggests cross-border trips are beginning to climb again. Jerry speaks with Wayne Smith, Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research at TMU, about what's behind the increase.
Former MP Inky Mark has been charged after RCMP seized an antique cannon and other firearms. Jerry actually knows him! He asks, do you know someone who has been convicted of a crime?
Toronto is facing the possibility of record-breaking temperatures as a heat warning continues across the region. Jerry takes your talkbacks and texts, asking listeners to complete the phrase: "It's so hot..." and the team chooses a winner!