The Jerry Agar Show

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010 to talk about the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry looks at the City of Toronto’s plan to introduce an AI chatbot to handle some 311 inquiries.
Jerry then welcomes Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Report, for his weekly segment. They discuss the top stories coming out of Ottawa.
Jerry opens the phone lines to listeners, asking them to share a memorable “drunk mistake” where no one got hurt

Jerry opens the show with a personal story about his storage unit, explaining how after he notified his provider that he was leaving due to rising costs, they suddenly offered him a better deal to stay. He reflects on the tactic companies use to retain customers only after they’ve decided to leave rather than rewarding loyalty upfront.

Next, Jerry discusses a concerning cyber breach involving Crime Stoppers, which may have exposed anonymous tipsters on the dark web. He’s joined by NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy, who explains.

Young people are being recruited through messaging apps to carry out targeted shootings. Marcell Wilson, founder of the One By One Movement, joins the show to discuss what’s driving this trend.

Finally, Jerry explores the growth of Canada’s reverse mortgage market, now approaching $11 billion. He speaks with real estate expert Frank Leo about the risks involved, and whether this financial tool is a smart solution.

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co-host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. Together, they discuss the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry speaks with Karen Stintz, Special Advisor to TRACCS and former TTC Chair, about how Canada can fix its transit rail delivery challenges.
Then, Jerry turns to concerns about the auto industry in Canada, speaking with Lucas Malinowski, President and CEO of the Global Automakers of Canada.
National Post columnist Tristin Hopper discusses the idea that Canadians would have more children if they could afford to.

Jerry opens the show by revisiting a conversation from yesterday and talks about how feelings are not facts.
Next, Jerry thinks people shouldn’t hate Elon Musk for his wealth.
Veteran pollster John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, breaks down a recent poll suggesting Doug Ford is Canada’s least popular premier.

It’s time for Party for Two! At the party table today, Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public‑affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day.
More Ontarians are using AI for financial advice, according to a new survey. Jerry speaks with Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at iA Private Wealth and host of The Allan Small Financial Show, about this tactic.
Then it’s time for Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week.
Jerry closes the show by opening the phones: Have you ever snuck out of the house? Listeners share their teenage escape stories.