Jerry opens the show looking at the shifting landscape of Canadian retail with businesses struggling to stay afloat. Mike Kakuk joins Jerry to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the new Windsor–Detroit bridge. Branding expert Tony Chapman weighs in on the broader question: what’s really going on with Canadian retail?  If you’re on vacation and something goes wrong getting home, how much buffer time do you give yourself before you return to work?

Jerry opens the show looking at the shifting landscape of Canadian retail with businesses struggling to stay afloat. Mike Kakuk joins Jerry to discuss Donald Trump&rsquo;s threat to block the opening of the new Windsor&ndash;Detroit bridge. Branding expert Tony Chapman weighs in on the broader question: what&rsquo;s really going on with Canadian retail?&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re on vacation and something goes wrong getting home, how much buffer time do you give yourself before you return to work?

The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet.  Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.

The Jerry Agar Show is the most opinionated show you will find on the planet. &nbsp;Jerry tackles all subjects with a no-nonsense approach that will keep you engaged and entertained.

The Jerry Agar Show

Canadian Retail | Windsor–Detroit Bridge | Vacation Buffer for Travel Delays?

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On today's Party for Two, Jerry and Barb DiGiulio break down the top stories of the day.

Jerry then speaks with Michael Aitken, co‑founder and owner of El Mariachi Tacos and Churros, about his column on how temporary foreign worker restrictions are hurting his business. 

Next, it’s The Blacklocks Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest federal news from Ottawa.

A Canadian activist’s ship collided with a krill trawler near Antarctica. Jerry shares his thoughts and takes your calls on this issue.

On today's Party for Two, Jerry and Barb DiGiulio break down the top stories of the day.
Jerry then speaks with Michael Aitken, co‑founder and owner of El Mariachi Tacos and Churros, about his column on how temporary foreign worker restrictions are hurting his business.&nbsp;
Next, it&rsquo;s The Blacklocks Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest federal news from Ottawa.
A Canadian activist&rsquo;s ship collided with a krill trawler near Antarctica. Jerry shares his thoughts and takes your calls on this issue.

Party for Two | Foreign Worker Clampdown | Blacklock's Report | Vigilantism 

Jerry opens the show by talking about stepping up and doing what you have to do to get your foot in the door and succeed in life.

He then turns to the story of a truck driver charged for attending a Teams video conference while driving, and asks listeners: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen other drivers do on the road?

Next, what happened to chocolate?  Hershey even says it will return all Reese’s products to their classic recipe over complaints of companies using less quality ingredients. Jerry speaks with Michael von Massow, University of Guelph food economist, about why companies cut ingredients and how consumers notice the difference.

Stellantis is apparently eyeing the Brampton assembly plant for Chinese EV production, a potential deal that has drawn criticism from both the premier and the union.

Jerry opens the show by talking about stepping up and doing what you have to do to get your foot in the door and succeed in life.
He then turns to the story of a truck driver charged for attending a Teams video conference while driving, and asks listeners: What&rsquo;s the craziest thing you&rsquo;ve seen other drivers do on the road?
Next, what happened to chocolate?&nbsp; Hershey even says it will return all Reese&rsquo;s products to their classic recipe over complaints of companies using less quality ingredients. Jerry speaks with Michael von Massow, University of Guelph food economist, about why companies cut ingredients and how consumers notice the difference.
Stellantis is apparently eyeing the Brampton assembly plant for Chinese EV production, a potential deal that has drawn criticism from both the premier and the union.

Work Ethic | Distracted Driving | Where's the Chocolate? | Stellantis EV Plans?

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today’s guest, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, break down the top stories of the day, including, a stolen KitKat tracker!

Jerry then looks at new polling showing that global gas and oil price hikes are squeezing Canadian households. He speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about how widespread the financial pressure has become.

Next, Jerry explores a potential rule change that could bring more food trucks, vendors, and buskers to Toronto’s streets.

Jerry circles back to the launch of Artemis II, this time with Paul Delaney, professor emeritus in Physics and Astronomy at York University, who also tries to convince Jerry that this is something exciting.

It&rsquo;s time for Party for Two! Jerry and today&rsquo;s guest, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, break down the top stories of the day, including, a stolen KitKat tracker!
Jerry then looks at new polling showing that global gas and oil price hikes are squeezing Canadian households. He speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about how widespread the financial pressure has become.
Next, Jerry explores a potential rule change that could bring more food trucks, vendors, and buskers to Toronto&rsquo;s streets.
Jerry circles back to the launch of Artemis II, this time with Paul Delaney, professor emeritus in Physics and Astronomy at York University, who also tries to convince Jerry that this is something exciting.

Canadian Retail | Windsor–Detroit Bridge | Vacation Buffer for Travel Delays?

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