The Jerry Agar Show

Bob Richardson sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to talk about the day’s biggest stories. Vincent Geloso from MEI explains why a proposed “Buy Canadian” policy could cost taxpayers up to $12 billion a year. Dan Riskin returns for Telescopic Tuesday with the top science stories of the week. Jerry reacts to Doug Ford’s comments on a new convention centre.

Jerry opens the show reacting to the case of a man convicted of first‑degree murder who has been granted a temporary 72‑hour release, asking why this man was released. A couple in Ontario is facing a staggering $319,000 bill after Indigenous remains were discovered on their property, which raises questions about responsibility and process. Newstalk 1010 crime expert Mark Mendelson joins Jerry to discuss the gunfire that struck a Toronto synagogue and what investigators do to investigate these incidents. Christian Leuprecht breaks down day four of the escalating Iran conflict.

Brian Lilley joins Jerry Agar at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day. Aurel Braun explains how the conflict in the Middle East is widening as Iran retaliates following the killing of its supreme leader, and what this means for global politics. Jerry reacts to a police advisory after a canned martini was found in a child’s school lunchbox, and asks listeners what’s ended up in school lunches that definitely shouldn’t have. Jerry also shares a story about quiet quitting and gives his take on why the trend isn’t going away.

Jerry opens the show with a story about dogs and their ability to sense human emotions. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins for the monthly check‑in on policing issues across the city. Bruce Kidd discusses a new study showing a sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario’s gambling helpline. Bob Richardson breaks down how the escalating Iran conflict is playing out politically for Prime Minister Carney.

Tim Hudak joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, diving into the day’s biggest stories.
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