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The Jerry Agar Show
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The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet. Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.
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Party for Two | Temporary Foreign Workers | DIY Pothole Fixers | Touchdowns & Fumbles
4d ago00:38:30Tap to summarizeIt’s time for today's Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public‑affairs consultant, to break down the day’s biggest stories. The Ford government has rejected Ottawa’s offer to allow rural employers to hire more temporary foreign workers. Jerry speaks with Mike Von Massow, University of Guelph food‑economics professor, about what this means for agriculture and rural businesses. Three Ontario friends, fed up with endless potholes, have decided to take matters into their own hands. Jerry weighs in on this with his thoughts. The show wraps with Touchdowns and Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, weighs in on the communications play of the week.
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Facing Consequences | 24 Sussex | CN Tower Lookalike Contest | Preventing Drinking & Driving
4d ago00:37:09Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about facing the consequences of your actions, reacting to the story of a Knicks fan who stole a trash bin and was fired by JPMorgan Chase. Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement about 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence which has sat vacant for more than a decade. Jerry speaks with Scott Reid, CTV Political Commentator, about this. To commemorate the CN Tower's 50th anniversary, there is a CN Tower lookalike contest this evening. Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman, branding and marketing expert and host of Chatter That Matters, about why this quirky idea works. Jerry asks: how do you get people at your parties to not drink and drive? He opens the conversation to listeners for strategies that actually work.
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Party for Two | Gordie Howe Bridge Politics | Blacklock's Report | Coyote Attack
5d ago00:37:59Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Political Columnist, to break down the biggest stories of the day. A U.S. political ad is blaming Donald Trump for delays to the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, Co‑Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, about the claim and the cross-border implications. It’s Thursday which means the Blacklock's Report! Jerry is joined by Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, to dig into the latest stories coming out of Ottawa that you won’t hear anywhere else. A child is in hospital after a coyote attack in Whitby. Jerry reacts to the story and opens the floor to listeners on how municipalities should handle growing wildlife encounters in urban areas.
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Toronto Contracts | World Cup Rejections | Fallen Officer Funeral | AI in Wine
5d ago00:38:44Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on Toronto City Hall and its relationship with union contractors. Canada has reportedly rejected more than half of all World Cup visitor applications. A funeral has been held for the Toronto police officer killed in the line of duty. Jerry speaks with Beatrice Vaisman, CP24 Reporter, who attended the service, about the emotional ceremony and how the community is paying tribute. A supply chain strategist is bringing AI into the wine business. Jerry speaks with John Hare, owner of Hare Wine Company, about how artificial intelligence is being used in the winery.
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Party for Two | Nuclear Expansion Plan | Hybrid Work & Vacation Rebooking | Funeral for Marc Pinizzotto
6d ago00:37:34Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, to talk about the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry looks at a federal plan to boost Canada’s nuclear sector with up to 10 new reactors and a push to expand the country’s international footprint. He speaks with Francis Syms of Humber Polytechnic about this. Should a company reimburse you if a hybrid‑work policy change forces you to rebook your vacation? Jerry speaks with Sunira Chaudhri of Workly Law. CP24's Beatrice Vaisman joins Jerry to talk about the funeral for Constable Marc Pinizzotto who was killed in the line of duty.
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Wealth Tax | Cat Custody | Gen Z Leaving Social Media | Bikes & Speed Limits
6d ago00:38:41Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with his thoughts on a wealth tax for billionaires and why he thinks it's not a good idea. Next, Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, about some legal stories making headlines: A cat‑custody dispute that landed in court, and a ruling that Dollarama is not responsible for a $3,400 vet bill after birdseed allegedly sickened a dog.Gen Z is leading the move away from social media. Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑based journalist, about why some young people are logging off.Bike lanes are no place for high‑powered electric two‑wheelers, plus, the news that Ontario is raising speed limits on more highways.
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Party for Two | Hypocritical Drivers | Telescopic Tuesday | Digital Nomads Leaving Canada
1w ago00:38:37Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry looks at a new AAA study revealing how many drivers are hypocrites, they say one thing about road safety while doing another behind the wheel. He speaks with David Booth, Driving.ca’s “Motor Mouth.” Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. A wave of young digital nomads is leaving Canada for cheaper, warmer countries. Jerry speaks with Mike Moffatt, economist with the Missing Middle Initiative, about what’s driving the exodus.
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Finding Your Passion | Too‑Good‑To‑Be‑True Deals | Ask a Traffic Cop | Heat Wave Restrictions & AI Drive‑Thrus
1w ago00:40:09Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with commentary on finding your passion in life, and why people stay in jobs they don’t enjoy instead of pursuing what actually motivates them. Two Ontario women found online deals that were too good to be true. Jerry takes your calls and asks: Have you ever bought something that was too good to be true? Then it’s time for Ask a Traffic Cop, as Jerry welcomes Sean Shapiro, the TikTok Former Traffic Cop, to answer listener driving questions. France is restricting public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as a dangerous heat wave hits Europe. Plus, AI chatbots may soon take your order at the drive‑thru. Jerry speaks with his son Tanner Agar about these topics.
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Party For Two - Psychic Scams - New Tenant Laws - Customer Service on The Decline
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Nearly Another Officer Funeral - Dad and Son Miss Fifa Due To Protest - You're Being Phished - Immigration Therapy Being Reduced
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