8:30 a.m. –The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) has initiated a complaint and a public interest investigation into the RCMP’s investigation of the death of Mr. Colten Boushie and the events that followed. CRCC Acting Chairperson, Guy Bujold, joins John now.
9:00 a.m. The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 a.m. Critics and supporters of associate professor Rick Mehta have come forward after Acadia University in Nova Scotia launched an investigation following complaints from students, faculty and others about his polarizing views. We hear from Peter McKinnon who has a new book called University Commons Divided.
11:00 a.m. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Bathfitter. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card for Mr. Mikes.
11:30 a.m. Weight Watchers has announced earlier this month that it would offer free memberships to teens this summer and people were not happy. Should teenagers be able to join Weight Watchers?
12:00 p.m. Exoplanetary research is one of the most active areas of Astronomy. Stan Shadick and Daryl Janzen, from the Physics and Engineering Physics department at the University of Saskatchewan, are having a lecture tonight to discuss recent advances in the search for habitable worlds. They join John now.