The Jerry Agar Show
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The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet. Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 37min
JAN 25th Hour 1: LIBERAL MP CHANGING TUNE AFTER SUGGESTING REVIEW OF TRUDEAU'S LEADERSHIP NEEDED
Liberal MP Ken McDonald told the CBC that a leadership review was necessary in the wake of the party's disastrous polling numbers. He's now changing his tune saying he believes "... the Prime Minister is a smart politician..." It was refreshing to have an honest MP who didn't toe the party line. Even if it was for a fleeting moment.
Jan 24, 2024 • 38min
JAN 24th Hour 2: MEN NEED A PLACE WHERE THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE DISCUSSING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
On Bell Let's Talk Day, Jerry Agar is joined by Former CFL Linebacker and 2X Grey Cup Winner Shea Emry on how concussions lead to his personal decline in mental health and how the increased acceptance of discussion around mental health has made it more acceptable for athletes to come forward.
Jan 24, 2024 • 38min
JAN 24th Hour 1: USE OF EMERGENCIES ACT DURING CONVOY VIOLATED CHARTER RIGHTS BUT YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT
No one wanted to have the conversation at that time but now that there has been a ruling that there was no legal justification to use the Emergencies Act to end the convoy there are several other difficult conversations we should have.
Jan 23, 2024 • 38min
JAN 23rd Hour 2: NETFLIX BUYS WWE STREAMING CONTENT FOR $5 BILLION!
In an incredibly surprising business deal Netflix has announced that it has inked a deal with the WWE for their content for 5 billion dollars! Who is winning in this deal and what do we know so far? Jerry Agar is joined by Wrestling reporter John pollack
Jan 23, 2024 • 38min
JAN 23rd Hour 1: THE LANDLORD and TENANT BOARD WONT TALK TO US AND THAT'S RIDICULOUS
At a time when the landlord and tenant board is absolute mess and landlords and tenants alike are demanding answers Jerry Agar tried to get you those answers and was told their "...policy [was] to not conduct any interviews." That's not right
Jan 22, 2024 • 38min
JAN 22nd Hour 1: SHOULD ALL SCHOOLS IN CANADA RELAX THEIR PEANUT ALLERGY PROTOCALLS?
A school in Whitehorse has relaxed it's peanut allergy lunch room rules for kids in grades 3 and up. Is that something that should be adopted by more schools? Jerry Agra is joined by actor, writer, TV host and peanut allergy sufferer Gina Phillips to get her take.
Jan 22, 2024 • 38min
JAN 22nd Hour 2: CAN DNA PREDICT WHAT A CRIMINALS FACE WILL LOOK LIKE?
A police force has actually done this by creating a potential criminals face from DNA and then running facial recognition software on it. Is there an ethical problem there? Jerry Agra is joined by Dhruv Mehrotra, a security writer for Wired magazine to break it down.
Jan 19, 2024 • 38min
JAN 19th Hour 2: TOUCHDOWNS & FUMBLES
Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy counts down the communication plays of the week including your chance to weigh in by text at 71010!
Jan 19, 2024 • 38min
JAN 19th Hour 1: ONTARIO MAN'S $28k BILL AT CLINIC IN ALBERTA SHOULD BE COVERED
OHIP paid an Ontario man less than $2,000 towards a $28,000 bill for shoulder surgery at a private clinic in Calgary but OHIP SHOULD cover it! He was on a waiting list for 3 years and has no other choice of healthcare in Ontario!
Jan 18, 2024 • 39min
JAN 18th Hour 2: HAMILTON PASSES RENOVICTION BY-LAW
What is wrong with Hamilton? When you enforce bylaws that artificially keep rents low you are forcing private landlords into providing subsidized housing.
