The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two, where Jerry and today’s guest, Dave Trafford, the Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge, break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry then discusses the rising cost of fuel, asking the questions: Will gas prices hit $2.00 per litre? And at what point does commuting become too expensive for the average worker?
The hour wraps with a workplace story of a Coke Canada Bottling employee who was injured on the job, claiming that accommodating him would be too difficult for the company. Jerry talks with employment lawyer, Sunira Chaudhri, about this.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the federal government’s plan to cut funding to science, tourism, and foreign aid programs.
He then turns to the implications of the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, exploring why this case matters for other provinces as well. He speaks with Courtney Betty, a Toronto Lawyer from Betty’s Law
Jerry continues with the story of a Newmarket–Aurora MP introducing a bill to protect home‑invasion victims amid rising crime rates. He speaks with Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm, Sonya Shikhman.
A concerned physician and mother, Natasha Larocque, joins Jerry to discuss the growing issue of children using screens during snack and lunch breaks at school, and what this means for development and socialization.

Jim Richards sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to talk about the top stories of the day.
Loblaw stores have been fined for misrepresenting imported products as Canadian. Jerry speaks to University of Guelph economics, Mike von Massow, on how this happens and why it matters.
Robyn Urback from the Globe and Mail joins Jerry to discuss her column about Don Cherry and why he should receive the order of Canada.
Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid: Pierre Poilievre is getting a lot of reaction for his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Was this a smart communications strategy or a political fumble?

Jerry opens the show reacting to Doug Ford congratulating a man who shot an alleged home invader.
Plus, Doug Ford wants to outlaw resale tickets that cost more than the original price. Jerry takes your calls on the question: How do you actually prevent tickets from being resold?
Chuck Norris has died. Jerry speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about Norris’ legacy, his cultural impact, and why he became a pop‑culture icon.
Jerry discusses city councillor, Jon Burnside's motion to ban flying foreign flags on city property. Jerry weighs in on why he believes Burnside missed the mark.

Randi Rahamim joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two, where they break down the biggest stories of the day.
A new poll found that most Canadians want algorithmic pricing either banned or tightly regulated. Jerry speaks with small business professor Brad Poulos to explore what this could mean for consumers.
It’s Thursday! Tom Korski stops by for this week’s edition of the Blacklock’s Report.
Jerry ends the show by asking, is Toronto the hardest place in Canada to justify owning a car?