The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! At the party table today, Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public‑affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.
More Ontarians are using AI for financial advice, according to a new survey. Jerry speaks with Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at iA Private Wealth and host of The Allan Small Financial Show, about this tactic.
Then it’s time for Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week.
Jerry closes the show by opening the phones: Have you ever snuck out of the house? Listeners share their teenage escape stories.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on people's perceptions of the United States.
The federal government has tabled a new privacy bill aimed at boosting protections for children and increasing transparency around data use. Jerry speaks with Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange, about what young people think of this new bill.
The Carney government policy could threaten Canada’s auto industry, according to a new column by Brian Lilley. Jerry and Brian discuss this.
Gas prices may not return to pre‑war levels anytime soon. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about what Canadians should expect at the pumps.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co‑founder and partner at Oyster Group, to break down the top stories of the day.
Companies like IKEA are betting big on small stores. He speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of Chatter That Matters, about why some stores are becoming more compact.
A 12‑year‑old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was struck this morning. Jerry speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective.
The show wraps with a conversation about grocery prices. Jerry speaks with Mike Von Massow, University of Guelph food economist, about Canada’s new grocery competition plan and whether it will actually help shoppers.

Jerry opens the show asking the question: Is X useful… or a dumpster fire? He shares his latest experience on X.
Next, Jerry turns to a story out of Oxford County: A Pride flag was stolen and the flagpole cut down at a local school. He speaks with Lee Griffi, Editor of the Woodstock Ingersoll Echo, about what happened and how the community is responding.
Federal Conservatives released an ad featuring “Canadians” who were AI‑generated. Jerry doesn’t care about the use of AI here… but should he? He opens the phones to find out.
The hour wraps with a conversation with Angie Sandow who shares her experience riding a motorcycle and playing music with a prosthetic.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, to break down the day’s biggest stories.
tackles whether someone found not criminally responsible for a deadly attack should be released after treatment, and debates if social media bans are a shortcut instead of fixing platform safety. They also discuss concerns over reduced pesticide transparency for migrant workers and whether reselling free FIFA Fan Festival tickets for profit undermines accessibility.
Jerry then shares a relatable moment about rushing home over slow cooker anxiety before shifting to transit safety, where Karen Stintz weighs in on the TTC’s plan to call out bad behaviour over station PA systems. The hour wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles, as Bob Reid breaks down Premier Doug Ford’s firm stance in U.S. trade talks, debating whether it was a savvy negotiating move or a misstep.