The Jerry Agar Show

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by Robert J. Sawyer, one of Canada’s most celebrated science fiction writers. They dive into Sawyer’s new nonfiction book on science fiction.
Next, Mark talks with Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer. Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop publicly blamed her press secretary for ending a CBC interview.
The show wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, breaking down the week’s political wins and missteps.

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with a potpourri of topics on his mind.
He then turns to global sports economics with Moshe Lander, professor of economics at Concordia University, to break down FIFA’s private investment plan and the backlash.
Next, Mark digs into national security with Michel‑Juneau Katsuya, former Asia‑Pacific chief at CSIS, to explain what we know about the Canadian intern accused of spying on NATO.
Mark then speaks with Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, about Canada’s interest in missiles capable of striking 500+ km.

It’s Party for Two! Mark is joined by Barb DiGiulio, to talk about the top stories of the day.
Mark then breaks down Bradford vs. Chow at yesterday's council meeting over the Island Airport. Mark also notes Bradford slammed Chris Alexander, which he argues may not be strategically wise. Meanwhile, Alexander is active on Twitter but says nothing about Toronto. Is he prepping for a 2030 mayoral run or something else?
Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report with Tom Korski, covering federal accountability stories from Ottawa!
Plus - do you do the 'look back' on transit or in public? And how do you tell people that smell isn't you?

Mark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with the international student crisis. Hundreds of students are suddenly being denied Canadian work permits. Mark argues Canada needs more international students, calling them a tariff‑proof economic engine.
A Peel police officer accidentally left a loaded gun in a Square One change room. Mark asks: Can someone who forgets their gun in a change room be a cop? He argues police should meet a higher professional standard.
Mark then takes calls on car pricing: Do you miss window stickers showing price and features on dealership lots? Have you ever bought a car online? Does it kill the joy of browsing?
He then speaks with Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst and now associate professor at Carleton, about whether recent shootings targeting Toronto’s Jewish community, the U.S. consulate, and possibly INKAS could be linked to IRGC operatives reportedly at large in Canada.

It’s Party for Two, and Mark is joined by John Tory Jr, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to break down the top stories of the day.
Next, Mark speaks with Rose Horowitch, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the August cover story “The End of Reading Is Here.” They discuss what’s changing in reading habits, whether people are actually reading less, and what this means for culture.
Canada’s new nuclear plants should capture and store rare helium isotopes needed for quantum computing, according to experts. He speaks with Chris Cassin, CEO and co‑founder of Zero Point Cryogenics, about why this matters.
The show wraps with calls on reading habits: How many books did you read in the last year? Listeners weigh in on whether reading is declining.