The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Deb is joined by Karen Gordon, principal at Gordon Strategy, to break down the top stories of the day.
Deb then takes calls on her earlier interview with Chris Alexander, hearing what listeners think of his mayoral bid and how he fits in the field of candidates.
Next, Deb opens the phones again to discuss whether political parties should play a formal role in municipal elections.
The show wraps with the impact of Canada–U.S. trade tensions on local businesses.
Deb speaks with Adam Brierley, general manager and master distiller at SFR Distillery, about how an American import ban is threatening Canadian exports.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens with Pierre Poilievre’s push to make diesel fuel more affordable through tax cuts. She speaks with Pierre Poilievre about the proposal. She then takes calls to get listener feedback on the idea.
Next, Deb weighs in on reports that Correctional Service Canada will distribute items for “safe snorting” in federal prisons.
Deb speaks with Chris Alexander, Toronto mayoral candidate, about his campaign, priorities for the city, and why he believes he should be Toronto’s next mayor.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry discusses concerns about the ongoing investigation into corruption within the Toronto Police Service. He speaks with Alok Mukherjee, former Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and current Senior Fellow at Massey College, about why he has reservations about the process and what he believes is being overlooked.
Jerry then turns to a constitutional debate: Is it time to get rid of the Senate? He speaks with Kris Sims, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about her argument that the upper chamber has outlived its usefulness.
It's Touchdowns and Fumbles! Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications joins Jerry for this week's vote result.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on the promises being made in Toronto’s municipal election campaign.
Next, Jerry looks at a growing problem where deepfake doctors are becoming more convincing and are being used to promote bogus medical cures online. He speaks with Mohit Rajhans, AI and digital media consultant and founder of ThinkStart.ca.
Peel Paramedic Chief Brian Gibson joins Jerry to discuss a pilot project that will use drones to deliver life‑saving medical equipment to emergencies in Bolton and how the technology could improve response times.
The hour wraps with a preview of this weekend’s FlavorPhiles, as Jerry shares an audio clip from the upcoming show where he and Tanner discuss the realities of owning and operating a small business.

It’s Party For Two! Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Chair, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Jerry looks at a new survey showing that while many Torontonians still believe the city is a great place to raise a family, more than a third expect to leave within the next five years. He speaks with David Eddie, who previously wrote an article about his decision to leave Toronto for rural life.
Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.
Is this the future of shopping? Jerry speaks with Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, about the growing use of AI shopping agents and whether consumers should be concerned about letting artificial intelligence make purchasing decisions on their behalf.