The Jerry Agar Show

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on a wealth tax for billionaires and why he thinks it's not a good idea. Next, Jerry speaks with Gavin Tighe, senior partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP, about some legal stories making headlines: A cat‑custody dispute that landed in court, and a ruling that Dollarama is not responsible for a $3,400 vet bill after birdseed allegedly sickened a dog.Gen Z is leading the move away from social media.  Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑based journalist, about why some young people are logging off.Bike lanes are no place for high‑powered electric two‑wheelers, plus, the news that Ontario is raising speed limits on more highways.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on finding your passion in life, and why people stay in jobs they don’t enjoy instead of pursuing what actually motivates them. Two Ontario women found online deals that were too good to be true.  Jerry takes your calls and asks: Have you ever bought something that was too good to be true? Then it’s time for Ask a Traffic Cop, as Jerry welcomes Sean Shapiro, the TikTok Former Traffic Cop, to answer listener driving questions. France is restricting public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as a dangerous heat wave hits Europe. Plus, AI chatbots may soon take your order at the drive‑thru.  Jerry speaks with his son Tanner Agar about these topics.

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Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about how pre‑construction homes are sold in Ontario, why the system frustrates him, and what needs to change. Next, Jerry asks: What is the ultimate “dad car”?  He speaks with Greg Carrasco, host of The Greg Carrasco Show on NEWSTALK 1010. Canada has entered a new era of AI in political ads. Jerry speaks with Robyn Urback, columnist with The Globe and Mail, about what this shift means. A new Exhibition Place report rejects the idea of a year‑round casino, so Jerry asks: what do you want to see on the grounds?

Jerry opens the show with a personal story about his storage unit, explaining how after he notified his provider that he was leaving due to rising costs, they suddenly offered him a better deal to stay. He reflects on the tactic companies use to retain customers only after they’ve decided to leave rather than rewarding loyalty upfront.   Next, Jerry discusses a concerning cyber breach involving Crime Stoppers, which may have exposed anonymous tipsters on the dark web. He’s joined by NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy, who explains.   Young people are being recruited through messaging apps to carry out targeted shootings. Marcell Wilson, founder of the One By One Movement, joins the show to discuss what’s driving this trend.   Finally, Jerry explores the growth of Canada’s reverse mortgage market, now approaching $11 billion. He speaks with real estate expert Frank Leo about the risks involved, and whether this financial tool is a smart solution.

Jerry opens the show by revisiting a conversation from yesterday and talks about how feelings are not facts. Next, Jerry thinks people shouldn’t hate Elon Musk for his wealth.  Veteran pollster John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, breaks down a recent poll suggesting Doug Ford is Canada’s least popular premier. 

Jerry opens the show with commentary on people's perceptions of the United States.  The federal government has tabled a new privacy bill aimed at boosting protections for children and increasing transparency around data use. Jerry speaks with Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange, about what young people think of this new bill. The Carney government policy could threaten Canada’s auto industry, according to a new column by Brian Lilley. Jerry and Brian discuss this.  Gas prices may not return to pre‑war levels anytime soon. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about what Canadians should expect at the pumps.

Jerry opens the show asking the question: Is X useful… or a dumpster fire?  He shares his latest experience on X. Next, Jerry turns to a story out of Oxford County: A Pride flag was stolen and the flagpole cut down at a local school. He speaks with Lee Griffi, Editor of the Woodstock Ingersoll Echo, about what happened and how the community is responding. Federal Conservatives released an ad featuring “Canadians” who were AI‑generated.  Jerry doesn’t care about the use of AI here… but should he? He opens the phones to find out. The hour wraps with a conversation with Angie Sandow who shares her experience riding a motorcycle and playing music with a prosthetic.