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  • Party For Two | Comfort Foods | Rising Hydro Bills | Touchdowns & Fumbles
    2026/10/16

    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?

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    37 分
  • Alberta Referendum Questions | Palestine Recognition | Police Signal Jammers | Low EV Sales Growth
    2026/10/16

    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.

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    35 分
  • Party for Two | TTC Racism Incident | The Blacklock’s Report | Dashboard Distractions
    2026/10/15

    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.

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    37 分
  • No‑Pet Clauses | Nurse Shortage | Multigenerational Homes | What Dumb Thing Did You Do As A Kid?
    2026/10/15

    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.

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    36 分
  • Party for Two | Cross-Border Relations | Parking Lot Etiquette | Immigration and Housing
    2026/10/13

    It's Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network and host of On the Ledge on Newstalk 1010, to discuss the top stories of the day.

    A Thanksgiving thank-you banner from Detroit has been getting attention in Windsor, while many Canadians continue to avoid travel to places like Las Vegas. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, Co-Host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, about cross-border relations.

    Do drivers take longer to leave a parking spot when they know someone is waiting? Jerry tackles this relatable debate with Andrew Clark, Globe and Mail humour columnist.

    Plus, Jerry looks at new data suggesting lower immigration levels are contributing to softer rental prices. He speaks with Tristin Hopper of the National Post to discuss the relationship between immigration, housing demand, and affordability.

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    39 分
  • Justice System Concerns | Election Controversy | AI and Cybersecurity | Mayoral Poll Potpourri
    2026/10/13

    Jerry opens the show with his reaction to the latest release of a convicted sex offender in Durham Region, arguing the case is another example of a justice system that is failing to protect the public.

    Next, Jerry speaks with Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun about his column alleging municipal election workers broke the rules at advance polls in a way that favoured Olivia Chow.

    Artificial intelligence and technology are in the spotlight as Jerry speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic's Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, about reports that startups are hiring low-paid workers to train robots for manual labour, as well as a cyberattack that spoiled food at hundreds of French grocery stores.

    Plus, Jerry takes a look at the latest polling in Toronto's mayoral race. With new surveys suggesting the outcome could come down to voter turnout, Jerry considers whether Brad Bradford may have a stronger path to victory than he originally expected

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    40 分