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Bob Richardson is at the party table with Jerry today on Party for Two. Is Toronto the city that fun forgot? Jerry gets your take on noise complaints against Pickleball in the city. When should a kid get a cell phone? Plus - Jason Chapman from the Toronto Region Board of Trade talks about their world series bet against the LA Chamber of Commerce.

Jerry opens the show by talking about GM ending electric van production at the Ingersoll location. Mark Mendelson discusses the Brampton homicide suspect who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Niagara Falls today. Giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night? Dr. Jesse Rogerson from York University explains why this might not be the best idea. Plus - Mark Carney is tough on crime and soft on facts.

Jerry is joined by guest co-host, John Cowan, for the 11 am hour. Starting with Party for Two!  Then, John Wright weighs in on a new poll that finds the majority of Torontonians think the city is headed in the wrong direction. How will Prime Minister Mark Carney solve Canada's problem while he travels abroad? Plus - Blue Jays are in the World Series!

Jerry, Robert Turner, and producer Cristina Galle try to get World Series tickets. Plus - Producer Ben Harrison and Deb Hutton weigh in on their experiences.  Your traffic questions answered by the former TikTok Traffic Cop, Sean Shapiro.

Jerry opens the show by talking about a poem called "Help the World." Francis Syms, the associate dean of information and communications technology at Humber Polytechnic discusses people being charged for flying drones over Blue Jays games. The CBC will defend its refusal to revel how many Gem subscribers they have. Plus - when was the last time you used a fax machine?

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table on Party for Two. What is fair or not fair when poking fun at another sports team in the stands? Have you ever told the boss how it was going to be and it worked out? Plus - this week's edition of Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid! 

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement yesterday on bail reform, and Brian Lilley weighs in with his thoughts. An advocacy group warns of the health risks of noise. Plus - where is the condemnation of Hamas?

Will Stewart from Enterprise Canada joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Shakir Rahim from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association talks to Jerry about bail reform. The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski. Plus - Prime Minister Carney announces changes to bail are coming next week. 

Jerry opens the show by talking about Marit Stiles' comments on Doug Ford's Home Depot shoplifter story and how he isn't Batman. DEI is coming under scrutiny. More vehicles are being written off by insurance companies, plus, preventing EV fires by ejecting batteries from cars? Brian Turner from Driving.ca weighs in on these stories. A minister's staff accidentally texted deliberations about a 15% spending cut to a reporter. 

Mike Kakuk joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day. Jerry sets the record straight about his thoughts on the Toronto bike share program. An Ontario rule change could deter international physicians. Plus - Tim Hudak and Jerry discuss Stellantis backtracking on plans to build a Jeep model in Ontario. 

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Stellantis backtracking their plans to build a Jeep model in Ontario. A law firm receptionist's killer might soon be released into the community. Downsview has been selected as the first location for federal modular housing. Housing expert Jim Dunn weighs in on this. Vaughan's mayor wants 10 new CCTV cameras equipped with licence plate recognition and gunshot detection technology.

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Franco Terrazzano tells Jerry about why taxpayers need to look into federal debt. Aurel Braun from the University of Toronto discusses the complex issues that remain following the hostage release in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. What's the future of AI and music? Eric Alper weighs in. 

Jerry opens the show with commentary on an NDP candidate's dream of government-run grocery stores. The Toronto Police Association pushes for tougher sentences for youth offenders.  Francis Syms from Humber Polytechnic talks to Jerry about why multitasking may make you more likely to fall for phishing, and facial recognition technology about to come online in Halton. Richmond Hill councillors pledge to be "another-level' of nice in politics. 

Bob Richardson joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. The city aims to create an action plan to keep ravers out of the Don Valley. Are speed limits artificially low? City councillor Jon Burnside weighs in. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid!

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the speedy sell out of Blue Jays ALCS tickets yesterday morning. Where do you get your news other than NEWSTALK 1010? Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown's $78 million speed camera building. A Canadian company that employed temporary foreign workers gets a record fine for abuses, but workers won't see the money. 

Bob Richardson joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. The city aims to create an action plan to keep ravers out of the Don Valley. Are speed limits artificially low? City councillor Jon Burnside weighs in. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid!

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the speedy sell out of Blue Jays ALCS tickets yesterday morning. Where do you get your news other than NEWSTALK 1010? Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown's $78 million speed camera building. A Canadian company that employed temporary foreign workers gets a record fine for abuses, but workers won't see the money.

Tanner Agar joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two! Toronto Fire Chief, Jim Jessop, talks to Jerry about the safety risks of lithium-ion batteries and call for stronger regulations.  The Blacklock's report with Tom Korski minds Ottawa's business. Plus - Victoria Matiash, sports writer and host on the NHL network, joins Jerry to talk about the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs games last night. 

Jerry opens the show with commentary about not giving up on your dreams. David Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada weighs in on Howard Lutnik's comments on the Canadian auto sector.  Cracks are starting to show in the Canada Post strike as workers slam the walkout. Plus - could Tropical Storm Jerry become a hurricane? Mark Robinson, meteorologist and storm chaser with the Weather Network weighs in. 

Dave Trafford joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Joel Sandaluk, partner at Mamman Sandaluk LLP weighs in on the case of an Indian man avoiding immigration consequences after spying on women at his home. A recap of last night's Blue Jays game. Plus - an AI Jerry Agar? Carmi Levy joins Jerry to talk about this.

Jerry opens the show by talking about Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump. Then, Jerry and Sean Shapiro, the former Tik Tok Traffic Cop take your traffic questions. Plus - looking into the housing market with Carolyn Whitzman, senior housing researcher at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities amid the cancellation of the condo at Cloverdale mall.

Noah Shack from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs joins Jerry on Party for Two to talk about the events of October 7 and the fallout. Looking into the ethics of AI with Dr. Nathan Murray, an assistant professor in the department of English and History at Algoma University. Telescopic Tuesday with science expert, Dan Riskin looks deeper into the world of science!  Plus - do UFOers get a bad name?

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington to meet with Donald Trump. CTV News Senior Political Correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, speaks with Jerry about what to expect today. $100 million in Skills Development Fund grants are traced to lobbyists with ties to Premier Ford. Plus - Gavin Tighe weighs in on the legality of MarineLand's threat to euthanize 30 belugas if the Federal Government doesn't provide funding.

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table today on Party for Two. FIFA demands a hands-off approach to protests during the World Cup. Chronic offenders are found to be driving up crime in Kelowna, BC.  Plus - a teen working at Tim Hortons was allegedly offered a $20K marriage proposal by a manager for permanent residency in Canada.

Jerry opens the show by talking about immigration data which found that a quarter of immigrants let into Canada as prospective nurses were not hired. A Fraser Institute report looks into the cost and the extent of public sector salaries and benefits.  Clayton Campbell from the Toronto Police Association joins Jerry for the monthly policing check-in. Plus - Jerry talks about parental pride in sports.

Will Stewart joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day like a pay increase for jury duty! The Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees in ALDS, how will this impact restaurants? Kris Barnier from Restaurants Canada speaks with Jerry. More young people are joining Costco as they hunt for deals. Plus - Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid! 

Jerry opens the show by talking about the Eglinton Crosstown continuing to miss deadlines.  Hindu community members say the proposed Mississauga firework ban would impede religious freedoms. MP Arpan Khanna speaks with Jerry about the Jail Not Bail act. Plus - a North Bay man was sentenced to jail for Holocaust denial and hate speech.

Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. An asteroid might be headed for the moon - should we nuke it? Astrophysicist, Jesse Rogerson, weighs in on this.  The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski. Plus - the Toronto Public Library provides Wi-Fi hotspots to people.

Jerry opens the show by talking about AI technology amid the backlash over Tilly Norwood.  The Eaton Centre food court killer applies for parole. The TDSB cancels public consultations into the controversial lottery for specialty schools. Brampton's Mayor, Patrick Brown, weighs in on the city voting to keep speed cameras for the time being. 

Mike Kakuk from AM800 joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Jerry weighs in on the AI research position which is only open to disabled women.  Rent is the biggest threat to Toronto's small businesses. Brad Poulos weighs in on this with Jerry. Plus - should you root for the Yankees or Red Sox to face the Blue Jays?

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Pierre Poilievre's claims that Christians may be the top victims of hate-based violence. The federal government denied Marineland's request to export Belugas. Former Marineland whale trainer, Phil Demers, weighs in on this decision.  Thousands of charges against drivers have been withdrawn in Ontario. Jerry talks to lawyer Gavin Tighe about just how clogged up the courts are. Caryma Sa'd talks about how her videographer was attacked unprovoked at a protest.

Bob Richardson joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two. Johnny Alfonso from Reliable Robots joins Jerry for a discussion about his business. Telescopic Tuesday looks deeper into the world of science with Dan Riskin! Doug Ford wants to use speed cameras as surveillance cameras.

Jerry opens the show with a conversation he had with Stevie Salas about his documentary, Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. City councillor, Jon Burnside, joins Jerry for a conversation about Mayor Chow's warning that a funding shortfall for asylum seekers could result in a tax increase. A Project Ontario spokesperson, Matt Spoke, talks with Jerry about Doug Ford's conservatism and what Project Ontario hopes to accomplish.

Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Could you live without your car? Matt Cauz and Jerry talk about the Blue Jays becoming the American League East champions. Plus - Robert Cattle joins Jerry to talk about the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show.

Jerry opens the show by talking about wasted tax dollars. Then, Francis Syms from Humber Polytechnic discusses Canada's new AI taskforce. Is Doug Ford not conservative enough? Queen's Park Observer's Sabrina Nanji weighs in. Plus - how would you grade Toronto's report card?

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two to discuss top stories like the Blue Jays! A report finds that Canadians are drinking less and snacking more. The Fraser Institute found that the top 20% of income-earning families pay 58% of all taxes in Ontario. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid!

Canada Post, Baseball, US Ambassador to Canada, Road Tolls... oh my! Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business weighs in on the impact the Canada Post strike is having on small business.  Plus - Live nation's CEO says concert tickets are underpriced.

Today at the party table, Jerry and Sunira Chaudhri discuss the top stories of the day. Do you carry cash? The Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski. Doug Ford announces plans to ban speed cameras in Ontario

Jerry begins the show with commentary on the cost of encampments. Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist at the University of Toronto weighs in on the case of the BC ostrich cull. Burlington student, Evan Budz, represented Canada at the European Union Content for Young Scientists. He speaks with Jerry about his prize-winning invention. Plus - an RBC employee has been charged for allegedly accessing Mark Carney's banking information. Tech expert, Carmi Levy, provides his thoughts on this.

Brian Lilley joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. A report found that students who attend Ontario middle schools perform worse on EQAO testing. Diana Palmerin-Velasco from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce discusses problems with the immigration system. Asylum seekers in government-funded hotel rooms have been told to check out by next week.

Doug Ford may outlaw speed cameras in the fall. Jerry speaks with Matti Siemiatycki about these speed cameras and their effectiveness. Rebecca Vachon from Cardus discusses MAiD's impact on Canadians with disabilities. Ontarians weigh in on the possibility of eliminating school board trustees.

Will Stewart joins Jerry at the party table on today's Party for Two. Tim Hortons is bringing a merch pop-up to the Eaton Centre. Jerry speaks with Tony Chapman about this marketing move. Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin! Plus - have you dated a coworker?

Secret Service agents dismantle a network that could shut down the New York cellphone system. Cyber security expert, Ritesh Kotak, weighs in on this incident.  Then, Toronto Police Association president, Clayton Campbell, talks to Jerry about minimum sentencing and bail reform. An advocacy group is looking for a journalist to cover far right opponents.

Mark Mendelson joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. The Blue Jays clinched a spot in the playoffs. Jerry weighs in on Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state. Kelly Sundberg weighs in on the FBI director who testified that there has been a sharp increase in suspected terrorists entering the US from Canada.

Jerry discusses the us versus them mentality that is prevalent these days. Is it time to get rid of grades from schools? Jerry doesn't think so. A conversation with Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner about public safety and bail reform. Plus - Francis Syms weighs in on a cyberattack that hit major European airports and caused disruptions and delays.

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. An Ontario man says his daughter failed her road test because of his Tesla's brakes. Should she have passed her test? Melanie Joly's department makes the case for private consultants in managing relations with the United States. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid looks into the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.  

Jerry weighs in on theft in stores, and speaks with loss prevention expert, Rui Rodrigues, from the Retail Council of Canada. Are the leaves changing colour earlier in Toronto? Jerry speaks with Sean Thomas, a professor of forestry at the University of Toronto. Plus - the suspension of Canada Post flyer delivery gets mixed reaction.

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the party table for Party for Two. Gavin Tighe and Jerry talk about how Ottawa is urging the Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override the charter. Tom Korski is here for the Blacklock's Report, looking into Ottawa's business. Plus - do you speak to strangers?

Jerry weighs in on the homeless issue in Toronto as Dufferin Grove Park encampment residents push back against trespass notices. Some grocery stores are being accused of 'maple washing'. Mike Von Massow from the University of Guelph speaks with Jerry about whether or not we are actually buying Canadian products.  The latest in the situation in Nepal with Brett Caraway from the University of Toronto. Plus - the CRTC launches a hearing on Canadian content obligations for music streamers.

Mike Kakuk joins Jerry at the party table for today's Party for Two! Carmi Levy is here with top tech topics like - the potential TikTok deal between the US and China, and a hacker breaking into on-campus smart washing machines. The Dufferin Grove encampment is set to be cleared today. Toronto city councillor, Jon Burnside, speaks with Jerry about the situation.