Episodi

  • Party for Two | Is Toronto in Decline? | Blacklock's Report | From Viral Campaign to City Hall
    Oct 22 2026

    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.

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    37 min
  • Federal Spending | Crime Stoppers Leak | Small Business Succession | Gambling Ads
    Oct 22 2026

    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.

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    34 min
  • Party for Two | Bonnie Crombie's Column | Food Bank Demand Surges | Job Interviews While Employed
    Oct 21 2026

    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.

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    37 min
  • Brad Bradford Attack Ad | Is Tech Going Too Far? | Bike Lane Standoff | What's Wrong With People?
    Oct 21 2026

    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?

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    35 min
  • Party for Two | Alberta referendum fallout | Telescopic Tuesday | Can digital traffic control be trusted?
    Oct 20 2026

    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.

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    37 min
  • Alberta rejects separation | Bradford surges ahead & Project South sentencing | Volunteers fined for feeding the homeless
    Oct 20 2026

    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.

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    38 min
  • Party for Two | Haunted houses and AI real estate photos | Fake online reviews | Convicted murderer at McGill
    Oct 19 2026

    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.

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    37 min
  • Is Olivia Chow trying to lose? | Labour disputes and the economy | Rising shoplifting | Drone smuggling in prison
    Oct 19 2026

    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.

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    37 min