The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Canada, to discuss the biggest stories of the day.
When travelling abroad, understanding local customs is crucial. Jerry asks listeners whether they take the time to research cultural norms and etiquette before visiting another country.
Is there really something to the advice to “sleep on it”? New research suggests dreams may play a role in problem-solving and decision-making. Jerry speaks with Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert.
Plus, attending weddings is becoming increasingly expensive. From travel and accommodations to gifts and attire, Jerry asks listeners whether weddings have become too costly for guests.

Jerry opens the show with a morning rant about the criticism surrounding Pierre Poilievre’s tone. Jerry argues that voters should be focused more on substance and policy than on how politicians deliver their message.
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith are proposing a new oil pipeline connecting Alberta to Ontario. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about the project.
California is moving to ban certain “sell-by” food labels in an effort to reduce food waste. Jerry asks whether Canada should rethink its approach to packaging labels and whether “best before” dates create unnecessary waste and confusion for consumers.
Recent polling suggests Toronto’s mayoral race is tightening. Jerry speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about what it means when a candidate gains momentum in the polls and how public opinion can shift during a campaign.

On today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun about Prime Minister Carney’s trip to Halifax for a submarine announcement ahead of the NATO summit.
“No comment” is becoming a problem. He speaks with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge, about why this phrase is damaging for public figures and media organizations.
Rogers now owns 100% of MLSE. Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of Chatter That Matters, about what this means for Toronto’s teams and fans.

Jerry opens the show with a conversation about NIMBY‑ism, reacting to residents in Port Dover who are opposing a plan for 10,000 new homes. Jerry asks the question: If people don’t want housing built near them, where exactly are people supposed to live?
AI data centres are becoming the workhorses of the internet, but cities aren’t sure how to handle their massive energy and land demands. Jerry speaks with NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy about this.
More Toronto parents are backing their children’s mortgages, but the hidden risks are piling up. He speaks with Ron Butler, principal at Butler Mortgage, about co‑signing pitfalls and why this trend is accelerating.
A new report shows the federal bureaucracy has grown twice as fast as the population that pays for it, and a fundraiser for 24 Sussex can’t come with a taxpayer bailout. Jerry speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Jim Richards is back and joins the party table and chats with Jerry about today's top stories.

Jerry talks about stopping criminal activity as a bystander and gets your calls on the matter.

Its game time! Bob Reid of Broadway Strategy & Communications is in for his weekly touchdowns and fumbles segment where he gives a touchdown or fumble on this week's major news stories