The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry discusses the us versus them mentality that is prevalent these days. Is it time to get rid of grades from schools? Jerry doesn't think so. A conversation with Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner about public safety and bail reform. Plus - Francis Syms weighs in on a cyberattack that hit major European airports and caused disruptions and delays.

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. An Ontario man says his daughter failed her road test because of his Tesla's brakes. Should she have passed her test? Melanie Joly's department makes the case for private consultants in managing relations with the United States. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid looks into the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.  

Jerry weighs in on theft in stores, and speaks with loss prevention expert, Rui Rodrigues, from the Retail Council of Canada. Are the leaves changing colour earlier in Toronto? Jerry speaks with Sean Thomas, a professor of forestry at the University of Toronto. Plus - the suspension of Canada Post flyer delivery gets mixed reaction.

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Gavin Tighe and Jerry talk about how Ottawa is urging the Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override the charter. Tom Korski is here for the Blacklock's Report, looking into Ottawa's business. Plus - do you speak to strangers?

Jerry weighs in on the homeless issue in Toronto as Dufferin Grove Park encampment residents push back against trespass notices. Some grocery stores are being accused of 'maple washing'. Mike Von Massow from the University of Guelph speaks with Jerry about whether or not we are actually buying Canadian products.  The latest in the situation in Nepal with Brett Caraway from the University of Toronto. Plus - the CRTC launches a hearing on Canadian content obligations for music streamers.

Mike Kakuk joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two! Carmi Levy is here with top tech topics like - the potential TikTok deal between the US and China, and a hacker breaking into on-campus smart washing machines. The Dufferin Grove encampment is set to be cleared today. Toronto city councillor, Jon Burnside, speaks with Jerry about the situation.

Jerry opens the show about why he thinks Ontario should allow for school choice. The Bank of Canada lowers interest rates to 2.5%, Amanda Lang speaks with Jerry about what this reduction means. Marc Collins from Balance on Bloor weighs in on the Bloor West bike lane after the community group found that emergency response times are up following the installation of bike lanes. Plus - What do you splurge on? 

Do you skip your lunch break? Alicia Vianga joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to discuss this and other top stories of the day. The city of Vaughan cancels automated speed enforcement. Vaughan City Councilor Gila Martow weighs in on this decision. It's Telescopic Tuesday! Dan Riskin is here with his top science stories of the week. Richard Crouse speaks with Jerry about the death of Robert Redford.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on why he won't tone down political rhetoric. Toronto school board chair, Markus De Domenico, has been told to return more than $6,700 worth of items paid for by taxpayers. Franco Terrazzano speaks with Jerry about why Prime Minister Carney should not ban gas and diesel vehicles. The latest on the anti-corruption protests in Nepal.

Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Nik Nanos weighs in on two new Nanos surveys about personal finance and what Canadians want MPs to focus on in Parliament. . Diane "Dee" Debarros is a couponer who talks to Jerry about how her family pinches pennies to save on groceries. A bad commute can be bad for your health.