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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 | GTA Population vs. School Enrollment | Telescopic Tuesday | Trump’s Tariffs & the Auto Sector
2d ago00:40:18Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today, Deb is joined by Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun to break down the top stories of the day. If the GTA population is rising, why are public school enrollment numbers falling? She speaks with Deani Van Pelt, Cardus Senior Fellow and President of Edvance Christian Schools Association, about shifting choices and demographic trends. Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the latest science stories of the week. Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, what does this mean for the auto sector? Deb speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, about the impact it will have on the industry.
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Uncertainty | Senior Road Tests | Auto Theft Survey | Trump’s 50% Tariffs
2d ago00:39:07Tap to summarizeDeb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens the show by taking calls from listeners, asking whether Canadians are becoming more comfortable with uncertainty. Next, Deb asks whether seniors over 80 should be required to take a road test. She speaks with Rajiv Haté, Senior Lawyer at Kotak Law. Deb then looks at the 2026 Canadian Auto Theft Impact Survey, speaking with Bryan Gast, National VP of Intelligence & Investigations at Équité, about the new survey results. The hour wraps with major trade news: Trump has retaliated against the U.S. booze ban and dairy restrictions with 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Deb speaks with Robert Glasgow, International Trade Partner at McCarthy Tétrault, about the implications of these tariffs.
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Party for Two | Family Vacation Disagreements | Jobs You Could Never Do | Ontario Corps
3d ago00:39:47Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two, and Deb is joined by Karen Gordon, principal at Gordon Strategy, to talk about the top stories of the day. How do you handle differences in opinion on family vacations? Deb takes your calls on your experiences. Next, Deb asks, what’s the job you could never do? The show wraps with an update on northern Ontario’s wildfire situation. Deb speaks with Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, about the wildfires and the role of the Ontario Corps in managing the crisis.
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Is Toronto Still the Best Place to Live? | Political Polling | Poilievre’s Future | Car Insurance Changes
3d ago00:39:15Tap to summarizeDeb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens the program by taking calls from listeners, asking, is Toronto still the best place to live? Next, Deb speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about new political polling. Deb then takes calls on Pierre Poilievre’s future as Conservative leader, hearing listener perspectives on where the party is headed. Some people injured in hit‑and‑runs are having their benefits slashed under Ontario’s new auto insurance changes. Deb speaks with Jon Woodward, CTV News Reporter.
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Party for Two | Fake Reviews | Restaurant “Main Characters” | Touchdowns & Fumbles
6d ago00:38:14Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show, to break down the top stories of the day. Did A-list Hollywood celebrities really leave glowing online reviews for a Toronto window company? Jerry speaks with Kay Dean, former U.S. federal criminal investigator and founder of Fake Review Watch. Next, Jerry asks listeners about the trend of people acting like they’re filming a movie while dining out at restaurants. Have you witnessed it? And if you’re someone who does it, why? The show wraps with aTouchdowns and Fumbles, as Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, looks at the winners and losers from the week’s biggest stories.
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Do What You Know | Smoky Skies & Wildfires | Ontario Wine Industry Amid Smoke | Crime Topics
6d ago00:36:03Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with a Morning Rant where he argues: Do what you know. Jerry argues that directors like Christopher Nolan make their best films by sticking to the stories and themes they know best—and we shouldn’t expect otherwise. Toronto remains under smoky skies for a third straight day as wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality. Jerry speaks with Bill Coulter, CP24 Meteorologist, about the forecast, and Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network about how technology is changing the way wildfires are detected and managed. Wildfire smoke is also taking a toll on Ontario’s wine country, with hazy conditions keeping tourists away. Jerry speaks with Paul Speck, President and co-owner of Henry of Pelham Winery, about the impact on the industry. Jerry wraps the hour with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, discussing two controversial court decisions: a judge ordering the public to pay a convicted sex offender’s $50,000 legal bill because of a “deliberately uncooperative” Toronto police officer, and another case where kidnapping charges were dropped after police were found to have assaulted a suspect and lied about it.
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Party for Two | Protesters Surround N.S. Premier’s Car | Blacklock’s Report | Produce Imports & U.S. Outbreak
1w ago00:37:24Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Protesters surrounded Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s car and smashed his windshield after a speech. Jerry asks, at what point does a protest go too far? Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest federal accountability stories. The show wraps with food safety news: Despite a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, Canada is not banning produce imports, according to the CFIA. Jerry speaks with Keith Warriner, food science professor at the University of Guelph, about the risks.
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MPP Overspending | Standard of Living Poll | $112K Casino Ruling | Smoky Weather
1w ago00:36:04Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on MPP overspending, reminding listeners not to pretend that every other political party doesn’t have its own issues. Next, Jerry looks at a new Ipsos poll commissioned by the MEI: 70% of Canadians say crushing taxes are destroying their standard of living. He speaks with Renaud Brossard, VP of Communications at the MEI, about the numbers. A woman has won a court ruling allowing her to keep the $112,000 her ex‑boyfriend won using her online casino account. Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, about why the court sided with her. Jerry speaks with Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent, about the smoky weather, health risks, and what people should do to protect themselves.
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Party for Two | MPP Expenses | Dashboard Cookie Fail | Heat & Air Quality Update
1w ago00:37:08Tap to summarizeOn 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‑area PC MPPs have billed taxpayers over $100,000 for overnight stays in Toronto. He speaks with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network about the political optics of this. Producer Cristina Galle's dashboard cookie fail. Plus, when customers passed off Regina Grinstein’s baking as their own, she took it as a compliment. Jerry weighs in on this. The show wraps with the day’s biggest story: Heat, wildfires, and air quality. Jerry speaks with Simon Legault, meteorologist for Environment Canada, for the latest updates and what to expect in the coming days.
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Heat, Wildfires & Air Quality | TPA Monthly Check‑In | Sick Days vs. WFH | Wisdom from Older Friends
1w ago00:35:47Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show talking about the heat, wildfires, and worsening air quality across Ontario. Toronto is under an air‑quality warning as wildfire smoke settles over the city after days of extreme heat. He speaks with Jessica Smith, CTV Weather Specialist. Next, it’s the TPA Monthly Check‑In. Jerry speaks with Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the incident at Salsa on St. Clair and the broader concerns around violence in the city. Some employees say that on in‑office days, they’re being forced to use sick days instead of working from home. Jerry speaks with Sunira Chaudhri from Workly Law. If you want real wisdom, get an older friend. Jerry talks about how life experience could lead to greater wisdom.
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