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The Jerry Agar Show

The Jerry Agar Show

Federal Spending | Crime Stoppers Leak | Small Business Succession | Gambling Ads

Oct 22, 2026 · 34m

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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…