The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry and Jim Richards are at the party table for today’s Party for Two — from Hawaiian pizza debates to AI‑generated Anne Murray tracks. Jerry asks why people keep playing the lottery despite the odds. Plus, why do Canadians act surprised by winter’s deep freeze every single year? It’s Friday, which means Bob Reid is here with another round of Touchdowns and Fumbles, breaking down the week’s political hits and misses.

Jerry opens the show with a look at the government departments and programs he believes could be trimmed or cut entirely. Aviation expert John Tory Jr. joins to talk about Donald Trump’s threat to decertify Canadian aircraft. Gavin Tighe breaks down the definition of treason. Josh Dehaas from the Canadian Constitution Foundation discusses the federal government losing the appeal over the use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy.

Jerry and Vass Bednar are at the party table for today’s Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. What are the everyday expenses some people might not know you can negotiate? Tom Korski from Blacklocks.ca joins to talk about the latest government stories out of Ottawa on this week’s edition of the Blacklock’s Report. Then Toronto Star education reporter Kristin Rushowy breaks down the province’s move to put the Peel public school board under supervision.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Toronto’s ongoing snow clearing efforts as residents flood the city with complaints about sidewalks days after the storm. The Wealthy Barber author David Chilton joins him to talk about personal finance. Legendary singer‑songwriter Marc Jordan speaks with Jerry and Jim Richards about the release of his biography, Rhythm of My Heart, and his experience with dyslexia. Plus - with the TTC struggling, is it time to raise fares?

Jerry and Jason Agnew are at the party table on Party for Two to break down the Blue Jays’ upcoming season and Toronto’s record tourism boom. Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins to discuss GST relief missteps and $201 million in executive bonuses. Tasha Kheiriddin weighs in on whether Mark Carney is planning an election. Jerry wraps with his take on FIFA World Cup comments made today on Moore in the Morning.

Jerry opens the show with a story of his experience buying in-store. Francis Syms joins him to unpack the trial putting Meta, TikTok and YouTube under scrutiny for the impact their platforms may have on children. Automotive writer Brian Turner weighs in on the increasingly bright headlights on modern cars. And Jerry breaks down a new study showing that Ontario government workers earn more than private‑sector employees.

On today's party for Two, Jerry and Bob Richardson talk about the top stories of the day, like Toronto’s snow‑clearing performance and Doug Ford’s praise for the federal auto strategy. Author Martyn Burke joins Jerry to discuss his new novel, The Gossip Columnist. Telescopic Tuesday dives into this week’s wild science stories, like exploding trees and Veronika the cow. Plus, Jerry asks what would you do if you got a letter from a neighbour asking you to lower the volume of your violin music?

Jerry opens the show with a conversation asking if owning a snowblower comes with a neighbourly obligation? February 8 is set as the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown and Councillor Josh Matlow says that an inquiry is needed, Jerry agrees. Then, former traffic cop Sean Shapiro joins Jerry to answer listener traffic questions. Plus, Jerry asks whether Torontonians were right to expect better snow clearing after the latest storm.

Brian Lilley joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two, including a discussion on why Toronto’s Jewish community needs allies to stand with them. Chapman’s Ice Cream cancelled shifts during extreme cold, should more employers follow suit? Plus, should you be ordering food delivery during a winter storm? Karen Mazurkewich from the GTAA joins Jerry with an update on Pearson Airport operations as flights face delays and cancellations across Canada.

Jerry kicks things off with commentary on Toronto’s snowfall.  He then talks about a family court case where a judge bans an Ontario man from bringing a python as a mental-health service animal, with Gavin Tighe of Gardiner Roberts LLP. Then, a road update with OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt becomes a powerful conversation about the tragic reality of police notifying families after fatal crashes. Plus, as the city grapples with the snow, Jerry talks about Toronto transit with former TTC chair Adam Giambrone.