The Jerry Agar Show

On today's Party for Two, Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry then looks at a promise fulfilled by Mark Carney. Provinces are on track to allow cross‑border alcohol sales by next month.
Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week.
A new survey found that false online health information is prompting doctors to intervene more often. Jerry speaks with Dr. Mitch, NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent about this.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on Marineland’s request for a $10–$20 million federal loan to export belugas to the United States, raising questions about ethics, oversight, and public funding.
Branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman weighs in on Nike’s “walkers tolerated” Boston Marathon ad, which was pulled after backlash and Drake’s massive ice‑sculpture promo.
Jerry then looks at new data showing the Canadian military has hit a 30‑year recruitment high, with many permanent residents joining.
The city of Toronto may drop a 24-year ban on sidewalk vending licenses.

It’s Party for Two! Today, Sabrina Nanji, of the Queen’s Park Observer, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry then speaks with Bob Carter, Mayor of Minden Hills, about the thousands of sandbags distributed during the town’s state of emergency as flooding continues to threaten homes and infrastructure.
Enterprise demanded nearly $10,000 from a couple over alleged diesel damage but the evidence suggests otherwise. Jerry digs into the story.
Plus, have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why? Jerry talks about "roomnesia" and asks, does this happen to you?

Jerry opens the show with the news that Doug Ford is backing off the airplane purchase, as the province now plans to sell the $28.9‑million private jet “as quickly as possible” following public backlash. Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his column arguing that Ford caved to pressure in reversing the jet decision.
Next, Jerry turns to a safety issue where drivers keep running the same Scarborough red light, prompting a local councillor to speak out. Jerry speaks with Sean Shapiro about the rules of the intersection.
Jerry also discusses an incident in which Caryma Sa’d’s phone was taken while she was covering a protest, raising questions about safety.

It’s Party for Two! Today, Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day.
He then speaks with Mike Ross, producer, co‑creator, and performer of Inside American Pie, about Mirvish’s new show and the stories behind one of music’s most iconic songs.
Next, Jerry takes calls from women about safety in the city, following new reporting on drug use and danger during Toronto’s World Cup events.
The hour wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, weighs in on the communications strategy around Toronto’s World Cup Fan Fest.