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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 | Gordie Howe Bridge Delay | The Blacklock’s Report | Officer‑Shooting Follow‑Up
Jun 1100:36:44Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co‑founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the day’s biggest stories. Jerry then turns to a major infrastructure setback in Windsor, where a statement from Chuck Andary confirms the Gordie Howe Bridge opening is delayed. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest federal accountability stories from Ottawa. Jerry closes the hour by returning to the day’s top story: the Toronto officer shot during an exchange of gunfire. He speaks again with Mark Mendelson for updated analysis of the situation.
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Toronto Officer Shot | Bernardo’s Law
Jun 1100:34:59Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with breaking news: a Toronto police officer has been shot during an exchange of gunfire. He speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, about what is known so far and what investigators will be looking for next. Jerry then turns to Parliament Hill where he speaks with Tony Baldinelli, Conservative MP for Niagara Falls & Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, about the Paul Bernardo Bill as it approaches its second‑reading vote. Jerry returns to the breaking story with new updates on the Toronto officer who was shot, as Chief Myron Demkiw and TPA President, Clayton Campbell give an update. He is then joined by Mark Mendelson and Courtney Heels, CP24 reporter, for on‑the‑ground reporting and analysis.
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Party for Two | Resume Lies | Auto Topics | What's Changed Your Life?
Jun 1000:37:04Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to break down the biggest headlines of the day. Next, he looks at a new survey showing men are nearly twice as likely as women to admit lying in job interviews. He opens the phones and asks listeners: have you ever stretched the truth on a resume or in an interview...even just a little? Then, it’s time to discuss some auto stories with Brian Turner of Driving.ca. They talk about why suburban Toronto drivers are facing higher auto insurance premiums, and why travellers hoping to rent electric vehicles to save on gas may be out of luck, as rental companies lag behind in EV availability. To wrap up the show, Jerry opens the lines and asks listeners to share one experience that changed their life.
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Teacher Controversy | Life on the Road | Nepotism Debate | ‘Doomjobbing’
Jun 1000:36:38Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show discussing a troubling incident out of B.C., where a teacher was reprimanded after calling a student a “fat kid” during a P.E. class. He shares his thoughts and takes listener calls about their thoughts. Next, Jerry is joined by Lianne Phillipson, nutritionist and host of Eat This with Lianne, who shares her experience living out of an Airstream while travelling across North America. Jerry then turns to a broader conversation about workplace relationships and nepotism. He asks listeners: is it ever appropriate to leverage family connections for career opportunities, or does it cross an ethical line? Finally, he explores the emerging trend of “doomjobbing,” where workers disengage from their jobs but remain employed while mass-applying for jobs.
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Party for Two | Death Cleaning | Telescopic Tuesday | Gordie Howe Bridge Politics
Jun 900:39:01Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and is at the party table with Will Stewart, Senior Vice President at Enterprise Canada. Deb then asks listeners about the concept of “Death Cleaning.” Have you done it? Do you wish others would? Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the top science stories from this week. The show closes with more on the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, this time from a political and strategic angle. Deb speaks with Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister, about the bridge’s significance and what it means for Canada‑U.S. relations.
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Gordie Howe Bridge Opening | Homelessness Debate | Quebec Energy Drink Ban
Jun 900:40:03Tap to summarizeDeb Hutton hosts the show this morning and opens the show with breaking news: the Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens Friday. She speaks with former MP for Windsor West, Brian Masse. Next, Deb speaks with Karen Stints about her column about how she believes we should give the homeless an address, not the right to an encampment. Deb then opens the phones for listener reaction to Karen’s argument. Advocacy groups in Quebec are speaking out about the province’s energy drink ban, raising concerns about youth health.
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Party for Two | Is Retirement a Dirty Word? | Ford in Washington | FIFA Excitement Check
Jun 800:38:10Tap to summarizeIt’s time for Party for Two! Today 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 opens the phone to ask, is “retirement” a dirty word? Doug Ford is in Washington amid tense trade talks. Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley, political columnist at the Toronto Sun, about his latest column about Ford's visit. To wrap up the show, Jerry asks, "Why should I be excited about FIFA?"
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Chow Defends Ticket Reselling | AI‑Powered Computer Worms | Motorcycle Safety | Canada’s Economy
Jun 800:38:45Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with commentary on how Mayor Olivia Chow is defending the city’s World Cup ticket‑reselling scheme. Next, Jerry turns to new findings from U of T researchers, who have discovered a method of using AI to create more dangerous computer worms. NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert Carmi Levy joins Jerry to break down what this means. Jerry then shifts to road safety with Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, as rates of motorcycle accidents are up. He then turns to the struggles faced by the Canadian economy.
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Party for Two | What MPPs Do on Breaks | The Blacklock’s Report | Ottawa’s $2.3B AI Strategy
Jun 400:37:54Tap to summarizeIt’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio to break down the day’s biggest stories. Next, Jerry asks the question: What do MPPs actually do when the legislature is on break? He speaks with Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and now Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, about what really happens behind the scenes. Then it’s time for The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Jerry closes the show with a major federal tech announcement: Ottawa’s new AI strategy includes more than $2.3 billion for training, adoption, and startups. He speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic's Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, about what this investment means.
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Emergencies Act Debate | Road Rules for Cops | Why Were You Pulled‑Over? | Canada’s Investment Crisis
Jun 400:37:25Tap to summarizeJerry opens the show with Joe Warmington to discuss his Toronto Sun piece arguing that the Emergencies Act may be needed as “organized” attacks on Jews are allowed to fester. Next, Jerry asks: What are the road rules for cops? He’s joined by Sean Shapiro, The TikTok Former Traffic Cop, to break down what police can and can’t do on the road. Then Jerry opens the phones: What did you get pulled over for? Jerry closes the hour with a look at Canada’s economic future. He speaks with Charles Lammam, Senior Fellow at the MEI, about why Canada’s investment crisis requires urgent policy attention.
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