The Jerry Agar Show

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, Vice-President of Finance and Operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, former Toronto city councillor, and former TTC chair, to discuss the biggest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute and the day's top stories.
As calls grow for Canada to respond aggressively to new American tariffs, Jerry argues that responding to unreasonable actions with more unreasonable actions is not a winning strategy. He examines whether retaliation is the right approach and what alternatives policymakers should consider.
To explore those options further, Jerry speaks with Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, about what tools Canada has available beyond tariffs and what a successful response to U.S. trade pressure might look like.
Plus, Jerry revisits Bill Carroll's interview with Premier Doug Ford from earlier this morning, reacting to the latest tariffs announced by Donald Trump and discussing what they could mean for Ontario workers, businesses, and the broader Canadian economy.

The Canada-U.S. trade dispute takes centre stage on the show today.
Jerry opens the show by examining the breakdown of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington. He speaks with Drew Fagan, professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, about what led to the collapse in negotiations and what it means for the economic relationship between the two countries.
How will new tariffs affect Canadian businesses and consumers? Jerry speaks with Jasmin Guenette, Vice-President of National Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, about whether small and independent businesses will be forced to pass rising costs on to customers and how they're preparing for the uncertainty ahead.
Jerry continues the conversation with John Boscariol, leader of the International Trade and Investment Law Group at McCarthy Tétrault, for a deeper look at the legal and economic realities of Canada-U.S. trade relations and what options remain on the table.
New research from the Angus Reid Institute finds that while a majority of Canadians support Canada's decision to walk away from trade talks, many are worried about the personal economic consequences. Jerry speaks with Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute, about the findings and the growing concerns Canadians have about their jobs and financial security.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about new Toronto mayoral polling showing support for Olivia Chow growing. They discuss when polling numbers start to matter, how early data shapes campaigns, and when polls become a reliable indicator of the race.
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy, helping kids understand how chatbots work and more importantly, where they fail. He speaks with Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean at Humber Polytechnic, about what AI literacy looks like in classrooms.
It's Friday! Which means today is Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications. They break down the week’s political wins and missteps.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on government incompetence when it comes to immigration and international students.
He then turns to some legal stories: A judge has refused to enforce Ontario’s new cash‑bail rules, releasing a Toronto‑area human‑trafficking suspect without a deposit. Plus, Canada took away a man’s permanent residency after nearly 30 years.
Jerry then speaks with jeweler Jack Berkovitz, who is offering free Star of David necklaces as a gesture of solidarity amid rising antisemitism.
A columnist says her Costco membership didn’t save her much money but she’s still keeping it. Jerry weighs in.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio, broadcaster, instructor, and friend, to discuss the top stories making headlines today.
A Scarborough resident has been charged after allegedly opening fire on car thieves. Jerry speaks with Monte MacGregor, criminal defence lawyer, about the legal issues surrounding self-defence, property protection, and where the law draws the line when confronting criminals.
It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry with the latest stories from Ottawa.
In this edition of "Well Duh!", Jerry reacts to a column arguing that policies aimed at addressing the drug crisis have already failed elsewhere and questions why Toronto is repeating mistakes made in other cities. He also looks at reports that thrill-seeking influencers are getting bitten while posing for shark selfies.