The Jerry Agar Show Party for Two - Tax the rich? - Flu cases rising - Food pricing
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Dec 22, 2025 
Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, joins the discussion on whether taxing the wealthy can help reduce debt. He shares insights on how high taxes may deter investment. Meanwhile, Mike Von Massow, a food economics expert, highlights the rising costs of groceries due to factors like beef herd declines and supply chain issues. The conversation also touches on the increasing flu cases and how various experiences with the illness are impacting public health discussions.
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Politician's AI Sidekick Joke
- Tim Hudak joked he consults an AI he named "Bishop" to prep for interviews and laughed about ignoring AI influence studies.
- The lighthearted story illustrated skepticism and casual engagement with chatbots among politicians.
Voter Oblivious To Campaigns
- Tim Hudak recalled door-knocking where a voter was oblivious to campaigns, showing some voters tune out political messaging.
- The anecdote emphasized limits of campaign persuasion despite tech-driven targeting.
Show Up For Threatened Communities
- Both John Tory and Tim Hudak stressed public figures must visibly oppose threats to the Jewish community and fund protection proactively.
- They warned that tolerance of targeted intimidation risks escalating violence and fear.