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Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show. It's Party for Two! Deb is joined by Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, to discuss the top stories of the day. Many Canadian kids don't feel they belong in sports. Deb speaks with Marco Di Buono, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, about efforts to make sports more welcoming and accessible for young people. A Federal Court case involving AI-generated legal submissions is raising concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in the justice system. Deb speaks with Gavin Tighe, Senior Partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP. Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, breaking down the week's communications winners and losers.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show. Deb opens the show with the latest drama in the Mississauga mayoral race, after a debate that devolved into personal attacks between candidates. She discusses what voters can learn from the increasingly contentious campaign. Ontario is seeking feedback on measures aimed at improving public safety and maintaining access to key public infrastructure. Deb speaks with Michael Kerzner, Ontario's Solicitor General, about the proposal and what it could mean for communities across the province. Following developments in the Cornell investigation, Deb speaks with Dr. Nina Mafrici, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group, about how parents can talk to their children about tragic and disturbing news events. Plus, Deb asks listeners a simple question: Are you a leftovers person? She also previews this weekend's edition of FlavorPhiles, where Tanner and Jerry Agar talk about Thanksgiving.

Deb Hutton is hosting the Jerry Agar Show today. She opens the show with the latest polling in the Mississauga mayoral race, which suggests a tight three-way contest between Carolyn Parrish, Dipika Damerla Tedjo, and Bonnie Crombie.  A former TD executive is suing the bank after allegedly being terminated for adding a Christian symbol to her email signature. Deb speaks with Sunira Chaudhri, employment lawyer at Workly Law, about workplace religious expression, employer policies, and the legal questions raised by the case. Continuing the focus on Mississauga's election, Deb speaks directly with Bonnie Crombie, mayoral candidate for Mississauga, about her campaign, the issues facing the city, and why she believes voters should choose her to lead. Deb then opens the phones to hear from listeners on the TD case, asking: Should an employee be fired for adding a religious symbol to their email signature? Callers weigh in on the debate between personal expression and workplace policies.

It's Party for Two! Deb is joined by Will Stewart, Senior Vice-President at Enterprise Canada, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. A new report suggests many Canadian children don't feel they belong in organized sports. Deb takes listener calls on children in sport.  It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Deb to discuss the latest stories from Ottawa. Plus, Deb shares audio from Kathryn Marshall, a Toronto lawyer who appeared on Moore in the Morning to discuss antisemitism in Ontario's public education system and protections for Jewish educators. Deb reflects on the conversation and examines the ongoing debate around safety, inclusion, and discrimination in schools.

It’s Party for Two, and Deb Hutton is joined at the party table by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Deb speaks with Brad Bradford, Toronto mayoral candidate, about his proposal to eliminate Toronto’s land transfer tax for the average homebuyer and how he plans to offset the lost revenue. Then it’s Telescopic Tuesday, as NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin brings the latest science stories. The show wraps with news from Hamilton: Stelco is laying off 350 steelworkers, according to the union.  Deb speaks with Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens with the latest polling in the Toronto mayoral election. She speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights. Next, Deb turns to a new Toronto Sun story about an “exemplary” police officer caught up in Project South after what is being described as a momentary lapse in judgment. She speaks with Mark Mendelson, NEWSTALK 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective, about the case and its implications for policing and accountability. Deb then takes listener calls on the story. The hour wraps with a look back at last night’s Liberal leadership debate. Deb speaks with Siobhan Morris, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief at CTV News.

It’s Party for Two, and Deb is joined by Karen Gordon, principal at Gordon Strategy, to break down the top stories of the day. Deb then takes calls on her earlier interview with Chris Alexander, hearing what listeners think of his mayoral bid and how he fits in the field of candidates. Next, Deb opens the phones again to discuss whether political parties should play a formal role in municipal elections. The show wraps with the impact of Canada–U.S. trade tensions on local businesses. Deb speaks with Adam Brierley, general manager and master distiller at SFR Distillery, about how an American import ban is threatening Canadian exports.

Deb Hutton hosts the Jerry Agar Show today and opens with Pierre Poilievre’s push to make diesel fuel more affordable through tax cuts. She speaks with Pierre Poilievre about the proposal. She then takes calls to get listener feedback on the idea. Next, Deb weighs in on reports that Correctional Service Canada will distribute items for “safe snorting” in federal prisons. Deb speaks with Chris Alexander, Toronto mayoral candidate, about his campaign, priorities for the city, and why he believes he should be Toronto’s next mayor.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry discusses concerns about the ongoing investigation into corruption within the Toronto Police Service. He speaks with Alok Mukherjee, former Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and current Senior Fellow at Massey College, about why he has reservations about the process and what he believes is being overlooked. Jerry then turns to a constitutional debate: Is it time to get rid of the Senate? He speaks with Kris Sims, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about her argument that the upper chamber has outlived its usefulness. It's Touchdowns and Fumbles! Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications joins Jerry for this week's vote result.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on the promises being made in Toronto’s municipal election campaign.  Next, Jerry looks at a growing problem where deepfake doctors are becoming more convincing and are being used to promote bogus medical cures online. He speaks with Mohit Rajhans, AI and digital media consultant and founder of ThinkStart.ca. Peel Paramedic Chief Brian Gibson joins Jerry to discuss a pilot project that will use drones to deliver life‑saving medical equipment to emergencies in Bolton and how the technology could improve response times. The hour wraps with a preview of this weekend’s FlavorPhiles, as Jerry shares an audio clip from the upcoming show where he and Tanner discuss the realities of owning and operating a small business.

It’s Party For Two! Jerry is joined by Karen Stintz, former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Chair, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry looks at a new survey showing that while many Torontonians still believe the city is a great place to raise a family, more than a third expect to leave within the next five years. He speaks with David Eddie, who previously wrote an article about his decision to leave Toronto for rural life. Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Is this the future of shopping? Jerry speaks with Vass Bednar, managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, about the growing use of AI shopping agents and whether consumers should be concerned about letting artificial intelligence make purchasing decisions on their behalf.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on why he won’t coach children’s sports, sharing his thoughts on parents' expectations, and why youth sports can become more complicated than they should be. Next, Jerry looks at a country‑music milestone: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest‑running No. 1 hit of all time. He speaks with Sarah Christie, National Music Director for Virgin Radio, about the song’s success. Next, he talks about international trade and the courts with Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University and Senior Fellow at the MEI. They discuss the legal battle over Trump’s tariffs and the potential implications for Canada. Is it unprofessional to bring an iced coffee to a job interview? Jerry speaks with Hannah Alper, Toronto‑based journalist, about the viral discussion and employer expectations.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by John Tory Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines, to discuss the biggest stories of the day. A new survey suggests many Torontonians still believe the city is a great place to raise a family, but a significant number say they expect to leave within the next five years. Jerry discusses the challenges facing Toronto, including affordability, housing, and quality of life, and asks listeners whether they have ever considered leaving the city. Jerry then speaks with Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, about the benefits of organized sports and extracurricular activities for children. They discuss what participation teaches young people beyond athletics, including teamwork, resilience, confidence, and social development. Plus, Jerry shares his thoughts on a U.S. surrogacy case after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. The story sparks a discussion about parental rights and the increasingly complex legal questions surrounding surrogacy arrangements.

Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant on billionaires and wealth creation, arguing that many of the world's richest people earned their fortunes by creating products, services, and businesses that people willingly chose to support.  Jerry is joined by Dan Riskin, Newstalk 1010 Science Expert, to answer listener follow-up questions from their conversation yesterday about bats. After last night's Toronto mayoral debate, Jerry weighs in on the performance of the candidates and the criticism directed at Olivia Chow as rivals challenged her.  Jerry also shares his thoughts on an ongoing debate in education, reacting to concerns about what students are being taught regarding Canada's history, identity, and social issues.

Bob Richardson sits at the party table with Jerry today as they break down today's hottest topics. Brian Lilley joins the show to talk about parachuting candidates, based on his article in the Toronto Sun titled Pierre Poilievre's Brantford gamble risks dividing Tories. Dan Riskin is here for Telescopic Tuesday where he and Jerry dig deep in this week's biggest science stories