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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 | 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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Party for Two | Bradford vs. Chow (and Alexander) | The Blacklock’s Report | The Look Back
2w ago00:37:37Tap to summarizeIt’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?
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International Students | Peel Officer’s Forgotten Gun | Car Pricing | IRGC vs. Canada
2w ago00:37:31Tap to summarizeMark 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.
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Party for Two | The End of Reading? | Nuclear Helium | How Much Do You Read?
2w ago00:37:00Tap to summarizeIt’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.
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Chris Alexander Enters Toronto Mayoral Race | Should Families Know Suspect Names? | Economist thoughts on Carney | Late‑Night Coffee Run?
2w ago00:38:07Tap to summarizeMark Towhey hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens with commentary on Chris Alexander entering the Toronto mayoral race. He asks listeners: Have you ever heard of Chris Alexander? What have you heard, and should he be Toronto’s next mayor? Next, Mark speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, about a grieving family who wants to know the name of the man who allegedly killed their children, and the normal procedures in cases like this. Economists are decrying Prime Minister Carney, questioning why new spending commitments aren’t reflected in fiscal planning documents. Mark speaks with Don Drummond, economist and Fellow‑in‑Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute. Then, mark asks: Who drinks coffee after dark? Would you be happy with late-night coffee shops?
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