July 23 Show Segments

8:30 – Saskatchewan is experiencing a very bad year for agriculture, with the lack of moisture and heat leaving most crops (and producers) extremely stressed. According to the most recent crop report, only about half of crops are at their normal stage of development, and only 8% of the province has enough topsoil moisture. But is this the worst year Saskatchewan has seen? To provide some historical perspective and compare 2021 to other bad years like 1988 and 2002, John is joined by Les Henry, farmer, former professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and columnist for Grainews.

LIVE: J.L. (Les) Henry, farmer, former prof. and extension specialist at U of S, Grainews columnist, author of “Henry’s Handbook of Soil and Water.”

9:00 – The Ultimate Open Lines.

11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for beef brisket!

LIVE: Belton Johnson

11:15 – With Canadians still stuck north of the border, many are choosing to take a road trip this summer and explore parts of the province and country rather than taking an international holiday. And it just wouldn’t be a road trip without a playlist of the greatest summer driving songs, so we’re going to spend the next hour putting together the Ultimate Summer Road Trip Playlist! What song are the absolute best road trip songs for you to belt it out too while you’re on the highway in the sunshine with the windows down? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!

12:00 – Live music is coming back to Saskatchewan this summer! The lineup for August’s Queen City Ex has been announced, featuring a number of big name shows including a performance by Canadian hall-of-fame rockers 54-40 on Aug. 21. Founder and bassist Brad Merritt joins Gormley to catch up and tell us how it feels to get back to live performances.

LIVE: Brad Merritt, 54-40 bass player and founder