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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 | Salsa on St. Clair Investigation | Antisemitism in Canada | Flavoured Whiskey Debate
5d ago00:35:58Tap to summarizeIt's Party for Two! Deb is joined by John Tory Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to discuss the top stories of the day. Toronto police have announced arrests in connection with the fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting. Deb speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Specialist and former Toronto police homicide detective, about the investigation, the arrests, and the latest developments. The debate over how Canada should respond to antisemitism continues following calls from the U.S. special envoy to restrict visas and expand terrorism listings. Deb speaks with Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, about the challenges facing Canada. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's Flavorphiles, which is all about whiskey. After hearing Jerry Agar's strong opinion on flavoured whiskey, Deb asks listeners where they stand. Is flavoured whiskey a fun twist on a classic spirit, or does it miss the point of whiskey altogether?
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Mandatory Addiction Care | Fast Walking & Cognition| Toronto Mayoral Race | Conservative Resignation
5d ago00:38:02Tap to summarizeDeb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today. She opens the show with a discussion about growing calls for mandatory addiction treatment, as sources say Ontario's big-city mayors prepare to endorse the approach and increase pressure on the Ford government to take action on the addiction and homelessness crisis. Next, Dr. Mitch Shulman, NEWSTALK 1010's Chief Medical Correspondent and ER physician, joins Deb to discuss new research showing that people in their 80s who maintain a faster walking pace may have a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline. New polling suggests Olivia Chow continues to lead Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander in the race for Toronto City Hall. Deb speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about what the numbers mean, and what voters should watch for in the weeks ahead. Conservative MP Larry Brock has announced he will resign next month. Deb speaks with Scott Reid, CTV political commentator, about the implications for the Conservative Party and what the departure could mean for Pierre Poilievre's leadership.
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Party for Two | Toronto Zoo Baby Hippo | Blacklock's Report | US Consulate Shooting Arrest | Social Smoking
6d ago00:37:56Tap to summarizeIt's time for Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Sunira Chaudhri of Workly Law to discuss the top stories of the day. The Toronto Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus. Amanda speaks with Grant Furness, Director of Wildlife Operations at the Toronto Zoo, about the new arrival. It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Amanda to discuss the latest political stories and developments from Ottawa. Police allege that two suspects arrested in connection with shots fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto were part of a larger "gun-for-hire" network. Amanda speaks with Beatrice Vaisman, CP24 Reporter, about the police press conference and what we know so far. A new opinion piece is sparking discussion about the rise of "social smoking" among Gen Z. Amanda speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto-based journalist and the Jerry Agar Show's Gen Z correspondent, about why some young adults are taking up the habit and what it says about shifting attitudes toward smoking.
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NFL Preseason | Tariff Countdown | SpaceX and the Moon
6d ago00:36:39Tap to summarizeAmanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show today. She kicks things off with the start of the NFL preseason, with TSN Reporter, Dave Naylor. With the prospect of 50% tariffs looming just two weeks away, Amanda examines the political and economic implications of the dispute and is joined by Scott Reid, CTV political commentator. A SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, raising questions about space exploration and the growing amount of human-made material beyond Earth. Amanda speaks with Jesse Rogerson, astrophysicist and assistant professor at York University, about the incident.
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Party for Two | Canada’s Precarity Mindset | Retail Crime Crackdown | The Gap Between Two and Three Kids | Antisemitism in Toronto
1w ago00:39:19Tap to summarizeAmanda sits at the Party for Two table with Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk through the top stories of the day. Next, Amanda speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, about his new work: “When Stability Becomes the Dream: How Canada’s precarity mindset is beginning to redefine progress.” They explore how Canadians are recalibrating expectations around work, housing, and financial security. Toronto Police have made hundreds of arrests and laid over 4,000 charges in a major ongoing retail‑crime enforcement effort. She speaks with TPS Superintendent Ron Taverner about this initiative. Next, Amanda speaks with Ginny Roth about why the gap between having two and three children isn’t as big as people think, and what’s shaping family‑size decisions in Canada. The show wraps with a conversation on antisemitism in Toronto. Amanda speaks with Josh Landau, Senior Director of Government Relations at CIJA Ontario, about the rise in antisemitic incidents and how the Jewish community is feeling in the city.
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Data Centres | Municipal Race Lookahead | Is the Box Office Back?
1w ago00:39:19Tap to summarizeAmanda Galbraith hosts the Jerry Agar show this morning. She talks about data centres, which have become one of the most contentious infrastructure issues in the country. She speaks with Shion Guha, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information and Computer Science at the University of Toronto. Next, Amanda looks ahead to the municipal race with Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant. She then speaks with Richard Crouse, host of the podcast Entertainment Is Broken, about whether the box office is truly back and what’s driving audiences to return. Plus, they discuss Anya Taylor‑Joy’s claim that women don’t method act because they “can’t lose their minds.”
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Party for Two | Back-to-School Parenting | Telescopic Tuesday | School Shopping Costs
1w ago00:37:44Tap to summarizeIt's Party for Two! Amanda is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor, former TTC chair, and political commentator, to discuss the biggest stories making headlines today. Amanda's son is starting school this fall, and she's looking for advice on navigating this major milestone. Deb Hutton joins the show to share her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from her own parenting experience to help make the transition a little easier. It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, who breaks down the biggest science stories making news this week. A new poll suggests parents expect to spend nearly $900 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. Amanda opens the phones, texts, and talkbacks to hear listeners' best money-saving tips and school prep advice.
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AI Security Risks | Canadian Content Funding | Gordie Howe Bridge Update
1w ago00:38:46Tap to summarizeAmanda Galbraith is filling in for Jerry Agar today. She speaks with Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010's technology expert, to discuss reports that Anthropic's AI models were able to hack multiple organizations during controlled research testing. They examine what the findings mean for AI safety, cybersecurity, and the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence. Next, Amanda looks at Ottawa's plan to scrap the so-called "Netflix Tax" and replace it with a public funding model for Canadian content. She speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College and former Director of the Journalism Program at the University of Toronto, about the future of Canadian media and cultural funding. With developments surrounding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Amanda checks in with Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor, for the latest.
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Party for Two | Dunlop Doubles Down | Touchdowns & Fumbles
2w ago00:39:07Tap to summarizeIt’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.
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Potpourri of Topics | FIFA | Canadian Spies | Canada Wants Missiles
2w ago00:36:42Tap to summarizeMark 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.
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