The Jerry Agar Show

Robyn Urback is at the party table on Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Caryma Sa’d weighs in on Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw saying they need more resources to stem rising hate in the city. Gen Z is skipping saving for a down payment and instead splurging on travel, Hannah Alper joins Jerry to talk about why this might be. Plus - it’s Friday which means Bob Reid is here for this week’s edition of Touchdowns and Fumbles!

Jerry opens the show with commentary on tax fairness. Woodstock's mayor says online voting would be more inclusive for residents and would raise voter turnout. Jerry takes your calls on this. Jerry speaks with Barry Sawyer, the National President of the United Food and Commercial Workers about what Doug Ford’s attacks on Crown Royal could mean for Canadian jobs. Plus - have you lied on a resume?

Karen Stintz, a former Toronto city councillor and current VP at the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work, critiques Olivia Chow's tax proposals, emphasizing the affordability crisis. Political reporter Brian Lilley highlights recent municipal tax hikes and questions the future of city finances and potential new taxes. Tom Korski from Blacklock's delves into how tariffs are affecting Canadian households and critiqued federal housing policy. The discussion wraps with a light-hearted look at WestJet legroom complaints, sparking debate on flight comfort.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the proposed 2026 Toronto budget. Carmi Levy weighs in on privacy concerns with AI health gadgets. Jerry talks about Canadian snowbirds travelling to Florida and those who want out of Florida. CFRA's Bill Carroll and Jerry talk about the Ottawa Senators asking for help from the government to build a new arena.

In this lively discussion, Mike Kakuk, co-host on AM800 Windsor, and Franco Terrazzano, federal director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, tackle some hot-button issues. They riff on Ontario's new salary transparency rule, debating the pros and cons of disclosing pay ranges. The chat shifts to the FIFA World Cup, with Jerry questioning the cost to taxpayers versus the potential benefits. Franco passionately argues for significant tax cuts, highlighting how high taxes dominate Canadian family budgets without improving essential services.

The podcast dives into Toronto's potential property tax hikes and critiques city spending. A humorous 911 call highlights a man's frustration over snowplow speed and chronic lateness, sparking discussions on time management. Attention shifts to the approval of for-profit plasma donation clinics, weighing ethical concerns against supply issues in healthcare. Lastly, there's a spirited debate on Doug Ford's suggestion to remove Crown Royal from the LCBO, emphasizing the need for consumer choices in liquor availability.

Dave Tafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and Host of On the Ledge your Ontario politics podcast, joins Jerry on Party for 2, we get your thoughts on the new Traffic Tzar, and do you believe the hype of Swiftonomics? 

Jerry kicks off the show with a look at the new Blue Bin program, and takes your calls on if it’s too early to pull the plug on Circular Materials. Quebec is trying to bring back ‘civility’ to the classroom. And Jerry discusses his latest article on illegal immigration and crime.

Sabrina Nanji joins Jerry at the party table on Party for Two where they talk about the top stories of the day. McDonald's is facing a class-action suit which claims the McRib doesn't have any rib meat. Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman about this. Someone stole $800 in butter and a bar in Etobicoke is facing a loss of its liquor licence after selling stolen alcohol. Mark Mendelson speaks with Jerry about stolen food and organized crime. Plus - how much does it cost to get married.

Jerry is back! He opens his show in conversation with Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College and Queen's University about the latest from Venezuela and what this means for Canada. Is stricter online age-verification coming to Canada?  Francis Syms weighs in on this and other top tech topics. Clayton Campbell joins Jerry for his monthly check-in to talk about recent topics in policing in the city. Plus - Ontario has a math emergency.