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.