The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji from the Queen’s Park Observer to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry looks into complaints from residents being kept awake by alarms sounding from TTC buses overnight. To explain why it's happening and what the TTC is doing about it, he speaks with Stuart Green, TTC spokesperson.

Jerry speaks with Mohit Rajhans, media and tech analyst, about a series of cyberattacks, including incidents involving supermarket freezer systems in Europe and hacked emergency alert systems affecting Ukraine and Russia.

The show wraps with a look at Toronto's proposed Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw, often referred to as a renoviction bylaw. Jerry examines what the changes could mean for landlords, tenants, and the city's housing market.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about the investigation into the Bridle Path suspect. After Toronto police said they couldn't arrest the suspect while he was in hospital, Jerry argues that police dropped the ball and asks why the opportunity wasn't seized.

Next, Jerry talks about a piece of parenting advice that goes against what many of us were taught growing up: “Yes, your kids should talk to strangers.” He speaks with Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance, about teaching children confidence, independence, and social skills. Jerry then opens the phones and texts to hear what listeners think.

The hour wraps with a discussion about the future of the North American auto industry. Jerry speaks with David Booth, Driving.ca's Motor Mouth, about what a future Canada–U.S. auto pact could look like.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day.
Should special interest groups have the power to influence who gets elected to city council? Jerry speaks with Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at the Oyster Group, about the growing role advocacy groups play in municipal politics and whether that influence is helping or hurting local democracy.
A new poll suggests that half of Canadians have delayed seeking medical treatment because of long wait times. Jerry speaks with Renaud Brossard, Vice-President of Communications at the Montreal Economic Institute, about what the findings say about Canada's healthcare system and the consequences of delayed care.
Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategies, joins Jerry to break down the week's winners and losers from politics, current events, and public affairs.

Jerry opens the show with a message: go ahead and start a business. He takes on what he sees as common myths about capitalism, and wealth.
Next, Jerry speaks with Graeme Davis, co-founder of Pluto, a new community-focused space in Toronto that aims to bring people together in person rather than online. They discuss the idea of a "fourth space" and what happens when people prioritize real-world connections over digital ones.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of the Chatter That Matters podcast, about concerns that AI is accelerating job displacement and changing the future of work.
Plus, Jerry weighs in on concerns from parents about an Ontario school choosing to hold an autumn party rather than a traditional Halloween celebration. He shares his thoughts on changing school traditions and where schools should draw the line.

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, and political commentator, to break down the top stories of the day.

Next, Jerry discusses an editorial asking why the Indian Act continues to exist. He speaks with Karen Restoule, Director of Indigenous Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald‑Laurier Institute.

Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill.

The show wraps with a discussion on energy costs. Jerry speaks with Heather Exner‑Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald‑Laurier Institute, about why some analysts argue Canada’s high gas prices are largely self‑imposed and what policymakers could do differently.