The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party For Two! Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Chair, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry looks at a new survey showing that while many Torontonians still believe the city is a great place to raise a family, more than a third expect to leave within the next five years. He speaks with David Eddie, who previously wrote an article about his decision to leave Toronto for rural life.
Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.
Is this the future of shopping? Jerry speaks with Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, about the growing use of AI shopping agents and whether consumers should be concerned about letting artificial intelligence make purchasing decisions on their behalf.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on why he won’t coach children’s sports, sharing his thoughts on parents' expectations, and why youth sports can become more complicated than they should be.
Next, Jerry looks at a country‑music milestone: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest‑running No. 1 hit of all time. He speaks with Sarah Christie, National Music Director for Virgin Radio, about the song’s success.
Next, he talks about international trade and the courts with Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University and Senior Fellow at the MEI. They discuss the legal battle over Trump’s tariffs and the potential implications for Canada.
Is it unprofessional to bring an iced coffee to a job interview? Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑based journalist, about the viral discussion and employer expectations.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by John Tory Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to discuss the biggest stories of the day.
A new survey suggests many Torontonians still believe the city is a great place to raise a family, but a significant number say they expect to leave within the next five years. Jerry discusses the challenges facing Toronto, including affordability, housing, and quality of life, and asks listeners whether they have ever considered leaving the city.
Jerry then speaks with Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, about the benefits of organized sports and extracurricular activities for children. They discuss what participation teaches young people beyond athletics, including teamwork, resilience, confidence, and social development.
Plus, Jerry shares his thoughts on a U.S. surrogacy case after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. The story sparks a discussion about parental rights and the increasingly complex legal questions surrounding surrogacy arrangements.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on billionaires and wealth creation, arguing that many of the world's richest people earned their fortunes by creating products, services, and businesses that people willingly chose to support.
Jerry is joined by Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, to answer listener follow-up questions from their conversation yesterday about bats.
After last night's Toronto mayoral debate, Jerry weighs in on the performance of the candidates and the criticism directed at Olivia Chow as rivals challenged her.
Jerry also shares his thoughts on an ongoing debate in education, reacting to concerns about what students are being taught regarding Canada's history, identity, and social issues.

Bob Richardson sits at the party table with Jerry today as they break down today's hottest topics.
Brian Lilley joins the show to talk about parachuting candidates, based on his article in the Toronto Sun titled Pierre Poilievre's Brantford gamble risks dividing Tories.
Dan Riskin is here for Telescopic Tuesday where he and Jerry dig deep in this week's biggest science stories