The Jerry Agar Show

Andrew Coyne from the Globe and Mail joins Mark Towhey for Party for Two. Defining masculinity in today's age. Should we invest more in greenhouse technology to grow food at home? Sylvain Charlebois, the Food Professor, from Dalhousie University weighs in. 

Mark Towhey guest hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens the show by talking about Awkward Monday, Gen Z women staying at monasteries and convents, and trade with the US. Sara Cappe, the president of Harris Poll Canada talks about Canadian pride this Canada Day. Why are you proud to be a Canadian? The death of the middle-class musician? Freelance journalist, Luc Rinaldi, weighs in on struggling artists. 

Jerry opens the show by talking about the death of a Canadian in ICE custody in the US. Could Canada's digital sales tax on foreign tech companies worsen trade tensions with the United States? Vice President of Government Relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, David Pierce, weighs in. Varshni Skantharajah, Director of Legal at the Insurance Bureau of Canada discusses the future of auto insurance with automated vehicles. Parents going too far in children's sports.

Barb DiGiulio joins Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Mayor Olivia Chow recommends a Chief Resilience Officer to deal with the next heat wave.  John Tory, talks about the previous Resilience Officer, plus he weighs in on the province taking over four school boards, citing financial mismanagement. The Border Agency is investigating potential Iranian officials being allowed into Canada, Jerry talks to former CBSA officer, Kelly Sundberg, about what needs to be done.  Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid!

Will Stewart joins Jerry for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Associate dean of information and communications technology at Humber Polytechnic, Francis Syms, explains how AI started lying, scheming, and blackmailing its creators. The Blacklock's report with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks.ca. Plus- do you buy extended warranty?

Jerry opens the show by talking about climate change. Then, Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to talk about what the province should do to fix the TDSB. A hike in defence spending could mean cuts in other areas, Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation weighs in. How has walking changed your life?

Mike Kakuk, co-host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor joins Jerry for Party for Two. Has your name been mispronounced? Matt Hatfield, the executive director of OpenMedia, weighs in on the concern that a new federal bill could give law enforcement access to information. Plus - should pets be allowed to sit on TTC seats?

Jerry opens the show by talking about the taxi industry and Uber. Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer and founder of Workly Law discusses employers looking beyond resumes and education in hiring.  The TDSB puts the brakes on renaming three schools after Ontario's education minister calls the practice a waste of money. Patrice Dutil, professor of politics at TMU weighs in. Mark Towhey weighs in on Canada committing to a new NATO defence spending pledge of 5% by 2035.

Ana Bailao joins Jerry on Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day, including her plans for the next mayoral race. Retail expert, Bruce Winder explains the courts approval of the sale of three Hudson's Bay leases to billionaire mall owner, Weihong Liu. It's Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin who shares the top science stories of the week. Plus - did the cell phone ban in Ontario schools change student behaviour?

Jerry opens the show by asking the question, who is a working person? Olivia Chow could use a big idea to help her in the next election.  Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College & Queen's University, weighs in on a pay hike for military personnel, American F-35 fighter jets, and the latest on Israel and Iran. Plus - if your car can parallel park for you, should you get your licence?