The Jerry Agar Show

Will Stewart joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for today's version of Party for Two. Are tattoos acceptable in the workplace? Sunira Chaudhri, an employment lawyer at Workly law weighs in. It's Friday! Bob Reid, principal at Broadway Strategy and Communications, is here with this week's question.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens the show with a conversation about children's safety in public spaces alone, with Mark Mendelson. Deb has a conversation with Leslie Scrivener, who was the reporter covering Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope 45 years ago. Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada effective as of August 1st. Scott Reid weighs in on this situation.

Karen Gordon joins Deb Hutton for Party for Two. Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, the president of the Ontario Medical Association, talks doctors warning about the increase in DIY and online medicine. The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklocks.ca.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and opens by talking about her thoughts on the story of a 91-year-old man who was evicted from his apartment. MPP Bobbi Ann Brady discusses the School Trustee who refuses to return $12,000 to the board. A GTA mother, Julie Cole, is unsettled after finding a photo of her children used in a GoFundMe campaign for the Texas floods.

Mike Kakuk joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. A Canadian woman and her Trump supporting husband betrayed after she was arrested by ice for illegally being in the country. Deb takes calls on your thoughts about this. Carmi Levy weighs in on AI by talking about the racially charged AI-generated videos showing a man struggling to get a job in Canada, and X's Grok posting antisemitic content.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and talks to the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Nolan Quinn about the college layoffs and program cancellations over the past year. A New Nanos poll finds Canadians are most concerned about jobs and the economy amid strained US relationships. Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research, Nik Nanos explains. Toronto city councillors bring back the debate over a colour-coding system for Toronto apartment buildings. Richard Powers, an associate professor in the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto explains Canada's competition watchdog's probe into Amazon.

Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Conservatives, joins Deb Hutton on Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Deb takes your calls on the Ontario Police Association's recruitment campaign for new officers. The RCMP charges CAF members with trying to create an 'anti-government militia' and seize land. Former Senior Strategic Counterterrorism Analyst at CSIS, Phil Gurski, weighs in. Therme Spa releases Ontario Place designs. Gary McCluskie, the Principal at Diamond Schmitt, joins Deb to talk about this.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and is joined by Premier Doug Ford to talk about the new memorandum of understanding, crime, and EV mandates. A New York Mayoral candidate wants to build government run grocery stores. Neil Hetherington, the CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank weighs in on whether or not he thinks this is a good idea.

Brian Lilley joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for party for Two. Botched reports by city staff made snow removal failures worse. Should TTC be free during the world cup?

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show and speaks with Councillor James Pasternak about the changes made to Rogers Stadium ahead of the Coldplay concert. Has Gen Z lost soft skills and etiquette? Monthly check-in with Toronto Police Association president, Clayton Campbell. Should schools rethink graduation awards?

Former Toronto City Councillor and former mayoral candidate, Ana Bailao, joins Deb Hutton for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Political violence and the safety of elected officials, Deb weighs in on this topic. Michael Von Massow, professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph talks about Del Monte filing for bankruptcy protection and new food labels in Canada. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid!

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show. Pressure mounts on York Region for firing a paramedic over Israel criticism. Toronto Police report fewer youth gun arrests, but worry that online gang recruitment is rising. One by One founder, Marcell Wilson, talks about how vulnerable youth are being recruited online. President and CEO of the CD Howe Institute, William Robson, discusses the fiscal update the government should have produced, and the budget that Canada needs.

Former Mayor of Toronto John Tory joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. One person is dead in an encampment fire in Toronto overnight, Deb takes your calls. The Blacklock's Report with Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, Tom Korski. Liam McGuinty, Vice President of Strategy at the Insurance Bureau of Canada weighs in on the complaint that home insurance rates need more transparency from the Ontario financial services regulator.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show today. School trustees with the TDSB are told what they can and cannot do, Alexis Dawson joins Deb to talk about this issue. Lululemon sues Costco over the sale of alleged knock-offs. Intellectual property lawyer and managing partner of Dipchand LLP, Elizabeth Dipchand, weighs in. Toronto outlines a new plan to handle a growing rodent problem. City Councillor Alejandra Bravo explains why the city needs this strategy. Should you hang up clothing you've tried on at a clothing store?

Amanda Galbraith joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show today to discuss the top stories of the day. A poll suggests Canadians are more willing to fight for their country. Do you know anyone who would go to war in this generation? Toronto City Councillor, James Pasternak, joins Deb Hutton to discuss the concerns over Rogers Stadium's opening night.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar show today and opens the show by talking about parental involvement in youth sports following a man charged for uttering threats. A study shows that employees who are open about unplugging from work are less likely to be promoted. Office air conditioning - are women chillier at work than men? Frank Leo explains why escape clauses are popping up in GTA real-estate deals.

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!