March 2 Show Segments

8:30 – National Post Columnist John Ivison says the West is united in its desire to help Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, but the choice to intervene directly is a difficult one. Ivison says the economic pain inflicted on Russia by western sanctions may worsen Vladimir Putin’s brutality, leading to stronger calls for intervention, and he joins Gormley to discuss the balancing act leaders are facing and how the United Nations could still play a major role in bringing the violence to an end.
LIVE: John Ivison, National Post political columnist

9:00 – Hour of the Big Stories… Open lines!

10:00 – James Lindsay, best known for the Grievance Studies Affair probe that made international headlines in 2018, is the co-author of a new book taking aim directly at the new ideas that have come to dominate every important discussion about race, gender, and identity today. In ‘Social (In)justice: Why Many Popular Answers to Important Questions of Race, Gender, and Identity Are Wrong–and How to Know What’s Right: A Reader-Friendly Remix of Cynical Theories,’ Lindsay, along with co-authors Helen Pluckrose and Rebecca Christiansen, explains what it truly means to have a just and equal society, and how we can get there.
LIVE: James Lindsay, cultural critic, mathematician, co-author of ‘Social (In)justice’

10:30 – On the first Wednesday of every month, we turn our attention to the oil and energy sector in Saskatchewan. John is joined by Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of Pipeline Online, to discuss the latest news and trends. This month’s topic is the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the implications for global energy markets and the energy sector her in Saskatchewan. Do you have a question for Brian? Call or text 1-877-332-8255!
LIVE: Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of ‘Pipeline Online: Saskatchewan’s Energy News’ (PipelineOnline.ca)

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Little Town Apparel. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win your exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners.

11:15/30 – Today marks the start of Lent on the Christian calendar, a period when Christians make a sacrifice for 40 days to commemorate Jesus’ fasting in the wilderness and prepare themselves for Easter. Even outside of devout Christians, the Lenten sacrifice has become a common trend, with many choosing to give up a vice or a pleasure they often enjoy. Is there something in your life you’d like to give up for Lent? Call John at 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

12:00 – Many Saskatchewan businesses are stepping up in a huge way to help relief efforts in Ukraine. One of them is Southey-based Quinn Nikolak, who’s donating 100% of the proceeds from his custom woodworking business ‘Custom Kitties Canada’ to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to support humanitarian aid. Nikolak was inspired to help after seeing a picture of children in a Ukraine NICU being taken to a hospital basement to protect them from shelling. He said the image reminded him of his own son, and he decided to donate his proceeds and challenge other businesses to do the same. Nikulak joins Gormley to tell us more.
LIVE: Quinn Nikulak, Owner/Founder Custom Kitties Canada