The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, former TTC Chair, political commentator, and VP of finance and operations for the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, where they talk about the top stories of the day.
Next, Mark takes calls on blood donation experiences: Have you given blood lately? Ever had a problem? Would you donate more often if you were paid? What would make the system better?
Mark then asks listeners whether it’s time for Canada to create a national wildland firefighting service, funded through the defence budget.
Mark speaks with Rob Hindi, AM800 CKLW reporter, for coverage of the Gordie Howe Bridge opening as the first cars cross the bridge.

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on the Gordie Howe Bridge, which officially opens to cars today after months of cross‑border controversy and political tension.
Mark then takes calls on the island airport: Do you think there will eventually be jets landing at Billy Bishop Airport?
Next, Mark explores condos for seniors and whether they could help address housing needs. He speaks with Jim Dunn, professor at McMaster University and director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative, about design, affordability, repurposing existing buildings, and why malls like Cloverdale aren’t using their land for seniors‑oriented housing. Mark then opens the phones: Would you move into a seniors‑focused condo?

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, what's the secret to a better commute? Jerry speaks with Winny Shen, an Associate professor at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Revisiting the topic of coyotes from hour 1, Jerry speaks with Steve Yamada, a councillor serving his third term on Whitby Council and his second term at the Region.
It's Friday! Bob Reid is here for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bringing the top communications question of the week.

Jerry opens the show by questioning Prime Minister Carney’s credibility: He said he was the most qualified to get trade deals done, but now he’s admitting a trade deal may not happen.
A mayoral candidate is promising to hire 1,000 new police officers if elected. Jerry reacts to the exchange between Brad Bradford and John Tory from earlier in the morning.
Jerry then talks about organized crime in Canada. He speaks with Garry Clement, President and CEO of Clement Advisory Group and former RCMP Superintendent of Proceeds of Crime.
Jerry asks listeners: Are cities going too easy on coyotes? Jerry takes calls on whether more should be done to protect residents.

It’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Sabrina Nanji, Queen’s Park Observer, to break down the biggest stories of the day at Queen's Park.

Canada is introducing new graphic cigarette warning labels. Jerry asks, if you quit smoking, why did you?

Jerry also speaks with Tom Korski of Blacklock's Reporter to talk about the latest Blacklock's stories coming out of Ottawa.

Later, Jerry asks listeners about managing money in a relationship. After getting married or moving in together, do couples combine their finances, keep separate accounts, or use a mix of both? Listeners weigh in on what works best for them.