The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks top stories with Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo.
A Roncesvalles condo board is spending up to $40,000 to fix a laneway, but the owner died in 1983. Jerry speaks with real estate lawyer Bob Aaron.
Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca.
Then, Jerry closes the hour with a question about at what point does it become too much for fans to keep buying into streaming services to watch sports games?

Jerry opens the show with Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, and he asks: why would anyone spend $3000 on a phone?
Then, he talks about tech with tech expert Carmi Levy. They dig into: a free AI‑basics course for all Canadians by year’s end, a massive IDScan breach affecting over 470,000 Ontario driver’s licences, and why police say the Carney government’s lawful‑access bill doesn’t go far enough on encryption.
Jerry then looks at new health research: drinking very hot beverages could triple cancer risk, and more evidence suggests the low‑calorie sweetener xylitol may raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. He speaks with Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010 Chief Medical Analyst.
Plus, did the Buffalo Bills just fire a shot in the Canada–U.S. trade war? Jerry speaks with Tim Hudak, Buffalo Bills fan, former Ontario PC leader and Partner at Counsel Public Affairs.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day.
Toronto has already surpassed its all-time record for lithium-ion battery fires. Jerry looks at the growing safety concerns surrounding e-bikes, scooters, and other battery-powered devices, and examines what can be done to reduce the risk.
Ontario schools are grappling with chronic absenteeism, but some experts argue that tying attendance directly to grades may create more problems than it solves. Jerry discusses the debate around student attendance, accountability, and educational outcomes.
Plus, it's back-to-school season, which means it's time for a special True or False segment. Producer Cristina Galle puts Jerry's knowledge to the test with a back-to-school themed Q&A, separating facts from fiction on education, learning, and school life.

Jerry opens the show with a look at the Toronto mayoral race, following criticism of Olivia Chow for skipping a debate focused on antisemitism while other candidates pledged to address the issue. He also examines new polling that shows Chow maintaining a double-digit lead over Brad Bradford and asks whether the campaign dynamic is changing at all.
The Canada-U.S. trade war continues to escalate, with Donald Trump announcing new measures targeting Canadian alcohol and dairy imports. Jerry speaks with Paul Speck, President and Co-Owner of Henry of Pelham Winery, about what the latest trade actions could mean for Ontario wineries, Canadian producers, and cross-border business.
Jerry continues the discussion on Canada-U.S. trade relations with Rocco Rossi, Board Member of the Canada-EU Trade and Investment Association and former CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
As pressure mounts on Prime Minister Mark Carney to respond, Jerry speaks with Mark McQueen, Toronto entrepreneur and Toronto Star columnist, about the difficult choices facing Canada.

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry talks about the day's top stories with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network.
Jerry then speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about why ignoring Donald Trump’s trolling might be wise, but that we should look at what he does next.
It’s Telescopic Tuesday, with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin.
The hour wraps with a question from the classroom: will students even read the essays AI writes for them? Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic’s Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology.