The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Deb is joined by John Tory Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Toronto police have announced arrests in connection with the fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting. Deb speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist and former Toronto police homicide detective, about the investigation, the arrests, and the latest developments.
The debate over how Canada should respond to antisemitism continues following calls from the U.S. special envoy to restrict visas and expand terrorism listings. Deb speaks with Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, about the challenges facing Canada.
Plus, a preview of tomorrow's Flavorphiles, which is all about whiskey. After hearing Jerry Agar's strong opinion on flavoured whiskey, Deb asks listeners where they stand. Is flavoured whiskey a fun twist on a classic spirit, or does it miss the point of whiskey altogether?

Deb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today. She opens the show with a discussion about growing calls for mandatory addiction treatment, as sources say Ontario's big-city mayors prepare to endorse the approach and increase pressure on the Ford government to take action on the addiction and homelessness crisis.
Next, Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010's Chief Medical Correspondent and ER physician, joins Deb to discuss new research showing that people in their 80s who maintain a faster walking pace may have a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline.
New polling suggests Olivia Chow continues to lead Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander in the race for Toronto City Hall. Deb speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about what the numbers mean, and what voters should watch for in the weeks ahead.
Conservative MP Larry Brock has announced he will resign next month. Deb speaks with Scott Reid, CTV political commentator, about the implications for the Conservative Party and what the departure could mean for Pierre Poilievre's leadership.

It's time for Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Sunira Chaudhri of Workly Law to discuss the top stories of the day.
The Toronto Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus. Amanda speaks with Grant Furness, Director of Wildlife Operations at the Toronto Zoo, about the new arrival.
It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Amanda to discuss the latest political stories and developments from Ottawa.
Police allege that two suspects arrested in connection with shots fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto were part of a larger "gun-for-hire" network. Amanda speaks with Beatrice Vaisman, CP24 Reporter, about the police press conference and what we know so far.
A new opinion piece is sparking discussion about the rise of "social smoking" among Gen Z. Amanda speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto-based journalist and the Jerry Agar Show's Gen Z correspondent, about why some young adults are taking up the habit and what it says about shifting attitudes toward smoking.

Amanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show today. She kicks things off with the start of the NFL preseason, with TSN Reporter, Dave Naylor.
With the prospect of 50% tariffs looming just two weeks away, Amanda examines the political and economic implications of the dispute and is joined by Scott Reid, CTV political commentator.
A SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, raising questions about space exploration and the growing amount of human-made material beyond Earth. Amanda speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about the incident.

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.