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Jerry opens the show by asking a question: How can anyone still be undecided in Toronto's mayoral election? He then shares his thoughts on the final debate of the campaign and breaks down the key moments from last night's debate between Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford. Toronto is seeing a rise in birds colliding with buildings. Jerry speaks with Dr. Brendon Samuels, Bird Safe Buildings Coordinator for FLAP Canada, about why the problem is getting worse and what people can do to make buildings safer for migratory birds. A Dear Abby story about a bachelor trip that became a financial nightmare sparks a conversation. Jerry opens the phones and asks listeners whether they've ever been caught in an expensive wedding, bachelor, or vacation dispute with friends.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jim Richards, host of The Jim Richards Show on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day. Brad Bradford's proposal to spin off Toronto Water into a public utility is generating debate on the campaign trail. Jerry speaks with Danny Persaud, President and CEO of InnServices and an Ontario Municipal Water Association board member, about Innisfil's experience with a similar model and what it could mean for Toronto. The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series. Jerry checks in with Dobie Maxwell in Milwaukee to get a sense of the excitement surrounding the city and its long-awaited baseball moment. Plus, it's time for Touchdowns and Fumbles. Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategies, joins Jerry to break down the winners and losers from the week's biggest stories.

It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director of Teneo, to discuss the top stories of the day. Is Toronto losing its edge? Jerry speaks with Justin Ling, Toronto Star columnist, about his argument that the city's biggest challenge may be its inability to reverse a slow decline in affordability, infrastructure, and quality of life. It's time for the Blacklock's Report. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, joins Jerry with the latest stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Plus, Jerry catches up with Brady Rogers, the Kelowna city council candidate whose unconventional campaign and viral signs helped him win a seat on council.

Jerry opens the show questioning whether Prime Minister Mark Carney is living up to his promise to rein in government spending. He reacts to new analysis suggesting federal spending, borrowing, and debt are increasing while economic growth is slowing. More than 1.5 million Canadian Crime Stoppers tips may have been exposed in a data breach. Jerry speaks with Mark Mendelson, Newstalk 1010 crime expert and former homicide detective, about the potential impact on investigations, confidential sources, and public trust in the system. A new survey suggests nearly two-thirds of small business owners are planning to exit their businesses within the next decade. Jerry speaks with Marvin Cruz, Senior Director of Research at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and co-author of the report, about succession planning, entrepreneurship, and what the trend could mean for Canada's economy. Plus, MPs are looking at restricting gambling advertisements amid growing concerns about problem gambling. Jerry weighs in on whether tighter rules are needed and takes listener calls.

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co-host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry discusses Bonnie Crombie's column in the Toronto Sun about being a woman in politics.  Jerry then turns to affordability and food insecurity. Food bank visits have reached record highs as Canadians continue to struggle with the cost of living. He speaks with Richard Matern, Research Director at Food Banks Canada, about what’s driving the increase. The show wraps with a dilemma: How do you schedule job interviews while already employed without constantly calling in sick? Jerry explores the etiquette and realities of job searching while still on the payroll.

Jerry opens the show by reacting to a social media attack ad targeting Brad Bradford, as well as a column arguing that Olivia Chow’s real challenge isn’t a lacklustre campaign, but broader political realities in the race.  Next, Jerry looks at the growing movement among farmers who want the right to repair their own tractors rather than relying on manufacturers for software and servicing. He opens the phones and asks: Has technology gone far beyond what we actually need? Jerry then discusses the latest developments in Etobicoke, where a bike lane standoff has once again halted construction work. Then Jerry does a segment asking listeners: What’s wrong with people?

It’s Party for Two, as Jerry breaks down the top stories of the day with Wyatt Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Exchange. Jerry then revisits the Alberta referendum results with Lori Williams, political science professor at Mount Royal University, to discuss what the vote means for Alberta and for Canada. Next, it’s Telescopic Tuesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Science Expert Dan Riskin, covering the latest stories from the world of science. The hour wraps with a look at the growing use of digital traffic control systems. Jerry speaks with John Tory Jr, Chief Commercial Officer of Great North Airlines.

Jerry opens the show weighing in on the historic Alberta referendum result, as voters reject separation from Canada. Then, Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun joins Jerry to discuss reports that the Carney government has handed tax office security to a U.S. firm tied to immigration enforcement, plus, new polling suggesting Brad Bradford has pulled ahead of Olivia Chow in the Toronto mayoral race. A Toronto police officer convicted in the Project South corruption investigation has received a conditional discharge. Jerry speaks with criminal defence lawyer Jeff Hershberg about the case and what the sentence means.   After serving Thanksgiving meals in Allan Gardens for 17 years, volunteers were hit with more than $1,000 in city fines. Jerry talks with Stefanos Lialias, a volunteer involved.

It’s Party for Two! Jerry talks top stories with Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor and TTC Chair. Would you buy a haunted house? Jerry speaks with Frank Leo of Frank Leo and Associates about stigmatized properties, AI-staged real estate photos, and Toronto-area condos being sold at steep discounts. Many of those five-star online reviews may not be real. Carmi Levy, NEWSTALK 1010 Tech Expert, joins Jerry to discuss how fake reviews are getting through. The hour wraps with Jerry weighing in on the controversy surrounding McGill University after some law students petitioned to allow a convicted murderer to remain on campus.

Jerry opens the show asking whether Olivia Chow is hurting her own chances in Toronto’s mayoral race and who she really supports.  Labour disputes continue to disrupt business and economic activity across Canada. Jerry speaks with Jay Goldberg, North American Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center and Toronto Sun columnist. Shoplifting incidents have risen for the fifth consecutive year. Jerry talks with Nainesh Kotak of Kotak Personal Injury Law about the risks facing retail workers and why confronting thieves may not be worth it. Plus - how did McNuggets and alcohol end up inside one of Canada’s most secure prisons? Jerry speaks with Kelly Sundberg, criminology professor and former CBSA officer, about growing concerns over drone smuggling.

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 previews this weekend’s FlavorPhiles and opens the phones with a food debate: What’s one food that can be made fancy, but you still prefer the processed, out-of-the-box version? From Kraft Dinner to classic grilled cheese, listeners defend their comfort-food favourites. Jerry then turns to energy costs where he speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about reports that Ontario electricity bills could rise following a settlement involving Ontario Power Generation rates, and what consumers should expect. The week wraps with Touchdowns & Fumbles! Jerry and Bob Reid, Principal at Broadway Strategy & Communications, review listener votes on the communications effectiveness of the bike lane removal protests in Etobicoke. With arrests made and demonstrators vowing continued resistance, was the tactic a Touchdown or a Fumble?

Jerry opens the show by answering questions about Alberta’s referendum proposals, as he would for an Ontario referendum. Next, Jerry shares audio from Lorrie Goldstein’s conversation with Deb Hutton about his column arguing that vague and ambiguous language helped lead to Canada’s recognition of Palestine. Jerry then turns to policing and technology as he speaks with Patrick Watson, Professor of Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies at the University of Toronto, about Ottawa’s proposal to expand police access to radio signal jammers and the balance between investigative tools and civil liberties. He then speaks with Greg Carrasco, host of The Greg Carrasco Show on NEWSTALK 1010, about why EV sales continue to grow in Canada, but not as quickly as some experts and policymakers had hoped.

It’s Party for Two, and Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry examines an incident on the TTC in which one passenger allegedly racially targeted another. He speaks with Tiana Perricone, Senior Associate at Workly Law, about the potential workplace and employment ramifications when public behaviour follows someone back to their job. Then it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. The show wraps with a driving safety discussion - Are large dashboard screens making drivers more distracted? Jerry speaks with Brian Turner of Driving.ca about the increasing size of in‑vehicle screens, driver attention, and whether technology is creating new safety risks on the road.

Jerry opens the show with a debate over tenant rights and pet ownership, as a Quebec court hears a challenge to a “no pets” clause in a rental agreement. Jerry examines whether landlords should be able to restrict pets in their buildings. 31 Ontario nurses under the age of 35 left the profession for every 100 new nurses who joined in 2024, according to a new MEI report. Jerry speaks with Gerard Lucyshyn, Vice President of Research and Senior Economist at the MEI, about what’s driving young nurses away and what it means for the healthcare system. Jerry then turns to housing, discussing a new poll suggesting that a difficult housing market could bring back multigenerational living arrangements, with more families sharing homes to cope with rising costs. The hour wraps with listener calls after two children allegedly took their parents’ car for a joyride and crashed it into a cornfield. Jerry asks listeners about their own childhood adventures, mishaps, and close calls.

It’s Party For Two, and Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry looks at growing concerns in the skilled trades sector. He speaks with Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, about why so many trades apprentices struggle to complete their programs despite strong demand for skilled workers. Jerry then turns to community safety with Mustapha Bendago, Executive Director of Safe Neighbourhoods Toronto, for a discussion about crime prevention, neighbourhood engagement, and keeping communities safe. The show wraps with a housing and family debate. Do children need to grow up in a detached home with a backyard to thrive? Jerry speaks with Mike Moffatt, economist and founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative, about changing housing realities, family life, and what matters most for raising kids.