The Jerry Agar Show

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Sep 12, 2024 • 38min

SEPTEMBER 12th Hour 1: What's fair game in hyperpolitical partisanship?

Jerry weighs in on the political divide. Trudeau says he can't wait to get into it with Poilievre in Parliament. Montreal mayor unapologetic for blocking social media comments. We talk to Moshe Lander, economist about data that shows Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 38min

SEPTEMBER 11th Hour 2: Man arrested for creating fake bands with AI, then made $10 million by having bots listen to the songs

It's Wednesday, which means Mike Kakuk is here for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Then, a man has been arrested for creating fake bands, and using bots to generate song listens - Carmi levy, Eric Alper, and Gavin Tighe weigh in. Then, an Ontario woman was charged with assault with a weapon after a neighbour was accidentally sprayed with a water gun. Finally, should the government step in and stop violence in schools?
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Sep 11, 2024 • 38min

SEPTEMBER 11th Hour 1: Your traffic questions with the Tik Tok Traffic Cop

Jerry starts the show talking about how the man who is accused of a plot to attack a New York Jewish Centre, was in Canada on a student visa. Then, discusses how some young people are opting out of having children for economic reasons. Then, we are joined by the Tik Tok Traffic Cop and the Star Wars Cop to talk about your traffic questions. Finally, how much do you tip?
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Sep 10, 2024 • 38min

September 10th Hour Two: Should Ontario Schools Bring Back ‘Family Studies’ or ‘Shop Class’?

Jon Liedtke joins the Jerry Agar Show on Party For Two. We discuss some of the big stories of the day and then ask you, should students learn about changing tires or learning to sew? Air Canada will start suspending flights in preparation for a pilot’s strike and we ask Robert Kokonis, an airline industry expert, whether the government may force them back to work! Will you pay more for a stamp?
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Sep 10, 2024 • 40min

September 10th Hour One: Should Government Enact Age Restrictions For Social Media

Jerry starts the show talking about fare evasion on the TTC as the commission looks to phase out the ‘No Tap’ gates. We celebrate the career of James Earl Jones with director/producer Barry Avrich. It’s Telescopic Tuesday with Dr. Dan Riskin, and your calls on whether the government should control age verification for social media.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 35min

September 9th Hour Two: Increased Terror Plots - Is Canadian Intelligence Up To The Task?

Stephen Murdoch is on Party For Two with Jerry and they discuss financialized landlords getting above guideline rent increases from tenants. Expert in Terrorism and now a professor at Carleton University, Stephanie Carvin discusses whether Canada is ready for the increase in terrorism plots. Jerry talks about the high cost of major sporting events and staying on the theme of sports PWHL has revealed names, logos for all six franchises ahead of second season. Do you like the name? Will you watch some games? 
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Sep 9, 2024 • 38min

September 9th Hour One: Welcome Back To The Office, Government Workers!

Today federal public servants and executives are mandated back to the office, Jerry starts the show talking about this and taking your calls. Amazon is selling taxi signs, Beck Taxi Operation Manager Kristine Hubbard joins the show to talk about why this is a problem. 
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Sep 6, 2024 • 38min

SEPTEMBER 6th Hour 2: US Prosecutors Allege Right Wing influencers key to Russian disinformation campaign

Party for Two addresses some of the big stories of the day with guest Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun. Jerry discusses how you can avoid being caught up in misinformation. Moshe Lander, a professor of economy joins Jerry to talk about what the recent Bank of Canada rate cuts mean for your household. And, Touchdowns and Fumbles! Did the NDP do the right thing by breaking the deal with the Liberals?
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Sep 6, 2024 • 38min

SEPTEMBER 6th Hour 1: You are hearing the message that education spending is down - But Jerry has stats saying otherwise!

Jerry opens the show to discuss whether there are associations between alcohol in convenience stores, and alcohol related issues. You’ve heard messages about education being underfunded but Jerry says that’s not true. Do you have to take off your back pack before entering a retailer if they ask you to? And a look inside facebook groups on like ‘Are We Dating The Same Guy’.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 39min

September 4 Hour Two: Why Don't Schools Have Air Conditioning?

We join Windsor’s Mike Kakuk on Party For Two; The Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley joins us to talk about  how the U.S. prosecutes government officials who allegedly act for China; Toronto is looking at by-laws to curb renovictions, and Matt Cauz joins the show to discuss what John Tavares’ CRA lawsuit might affect future NHL contracts!

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