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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 | Aerial Surveillance System | Your First Job | Jerry's Daughter Stops By
May 2700:37:46Tap to summarizeOn today's Party for Two, Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, joins Jerry at the party table to talk about today's top stories. Canada will purchase an aerial surveillance system from Sweden. Professor in Leadership at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, Christian Leuprecht, explains. Jerry then takes your calls on what your first job was. Jerry's daughter Kaelin stops by to talk about where she's been and how it feels to return to the city.
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Strong Mayor Powers | Refugee Health Program | Alberta Separatism Debate | NASA Moon Base
May 2700:36:06Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with his thoughts on how effective strong mayor powers have been. Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun talks about his new column on refugee health program abuse. Then, Jerry speaks with political commentator, Tasha Kheiriddin, about her column on why Prime Minister Carney needs to now stay out of the Alberta separatism debate. NASA has revealed plans for a moon base. Jerry speaks with professor in Planetary Geology at Western University, Dr. Gordon "Oz" Osinski about it.
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Party for Two | Rogers Stadium Noise Fallout | Telescopic Tuesday | Tim Hortons Hiring Shift
May 2600:38:18Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by a new guest at the party table, Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange. He then revisits the Bruno Mars saga: the Rogers Stadium show was so loud it rattled homes 10 km away in Thornhill. He speaks with James Pasternak, Toronto City Councillor for York Centre, about what the city can and can't do about it. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories of the week. Tim Hortons plans to reduce its reliance on temporary foreign workers and hire 10,000 local workers.
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Privacy | Mortgage Delinquencies | Asylum Reform | Ontario Justice Bill
May 2600:39:15Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with his Morning Rant. Today he talks about how we do not have an expectation of total privacy in public. He then turns to the housing market with Ron Butler, Principal at Butler Mortgage. More Ontarians are missing mortgage payments, with delinquency rates up 52% in a year and insolvency levels are hitting the highest level since 2009. Jerry weighs in on MPs hearing a plan to radically change how asylum seekers are settled in Canada.
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Party for Two | AI Cheating at Western | Father’s Day | Ford vs. Judge Over Encampment
May 2500:39:21Tap to summarizeOn today's Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry then turns to Western University where a professor rejected exam results amid suspected AI cheating. He speaks with Professor Jacob Shelley, from Western’s Faculty of Law and School of Health Studies, about what happened. Next, Jerry explores the complicated side of Father’s Day. Psychologist and UBC professor Christine Korol joins him to discuss her latest column on why the day can be painful for some people. Jerry takes listener calls after Premier Doug Ford slammed a judge’s ruling on Ontario encampments.
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Why People Succeed | Bruno Mars Noise Fight | Police Bad Apples | Ontario FOI Changes
May 2500:40:27Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show by talking about a study that answered the question: Why do people succeed in life? Then Jerry turns to a neighbourhood dispute over the Bruno Mars concert and nearby residents that say the noise and vibrations were unbearable. Robyn Urback's new column looks at a trend inside the Toronto Police Service: more than a dozen officers have been arrested this year. Jerry and Robyn debate their stances on this issue. Jon Woodward, a CTV Investigative Reporter, joins Jerry to discuss the new changes to FOIs in Ontario and what he’s experienced.
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FOI Freeze | Alberta Separatism Polling | Ditching Weddings for Homes | Moise Legal Fee Bailout
May 2200:38:32Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with commentary on the Ford government’s decision to freeze Freedom of Information requests amid controversy. Jerry then speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to break down new Alberta separatism polling ahead of a potential referendum. Jerry weighs in on the headline of how young people in Ontario are ditching fancy weddings just to afford a home. Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor, and political commentator, joins Jerry to talk about how Chris Moise received a partial city council bailout on his legal fees.
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Party for Two | Spotify’s New Ticketing Feature | Work Mistakes | Touchdowns & Fumbles
May 2200:38:26Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Spotify’s new “Reserved” feature could make concert ticketing less miserable. He speaks with Eric Alper, Canadian music journalist and publicist, about whether this could actually fix anything. Next, Jerry reacts to an "oops" broadcasting moment: a radio station accidentally announced the death of King Charles. He opens the phones asking listeners: What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made at work? Touchdowns and Fumbles! This week’s question: Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw told Moore in the Morning that if there are any corrupt cops in the service, he wants them to quit immediately. Is that a Touchdown or a Fumble?
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Party for Two | Raising a Quitter | The Blacklock’s Report
May 2100:38:04Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. When is it okay for a kid to quit their organized sport? He looks at the research, the psychology, and the difference between resilience and burnout. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.
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$1B World Cup Cost | Tech Topics | Ask a Former Traffic Cop | TV vs Real Life
May 2100:39:15Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show reacting to a watchdog report warning that the FIFA World Cup could cost Canadian taxpayers $1 billion. J Then NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy and Jerry explore tech topics including: Graduates booing AI pep talks at college commencements Ask a (Former) Traffic Cop, as Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener driving questions! Plus - How realistic are shows like “Law & Order Toronto”? Former homicide detective and NEWSTALK 1010 crime expert Mark Mendelson shares his thoughts on what the show gets right, what it dramatizes, and how close it comes to real‑life policing in the city.
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