Murray Wood: Who's scary... and who's scary good?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week, in a specia...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – Former Saskatchewan RCMP, Bernie Herman, received an 11-year sentence on Tuesday for killing his significant other. Prince Albert paNOW reporter, Nigel Maxwell, who has been covering the trial, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss the sentencing decision.
9:00 – Alberta has just introduced a cell phone and personal device ban for classrooms to cut down on cyber bullying opportunities and improve student academic improvement. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show to talk about the merits and drawbacks of this move with Tamara Cherry.
9:30 – Are you satisfied with the government’s response to the allegations made by House Speaker Randy Weekes on the last day of the Spring sitting? Or do we need an independent investigation? Call Tamara with your take at 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – People in jail for an offence who get an education are less likely to reoffend. But it is reportedly very difficult for inmates in Canadian prisons to gain access to online classes. Dr. Michael Weinrath, professor of criminal justice at the University of Winnipeg, joins Tamara Cherry to talk about the generally favourable outcomes of education when inmates can access it.
10:30 – As the Saskatchewan NDP continue to call for an investigation into the allegations made by Saskatchewan House Speaker, Randy Weekes, against Minister Jeremy Harrison, Murray Mandryk, columnist for the Regina Leader Post, joins Tamara to break it down.
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – A Canadian author has taken a deep-dive into what he is labelling as the second Cold War between China, Russia and America as they clamour towards artificial intelligence. George Takach, author of Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America, joins Tamara Cherry to talk about his research and publication.
12:00 – Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan are figuring out a new way to decontaminate the eggs we eat, particularly when it comes to reducing E.Coli and Salmonella bacteria. Mehdi Heydari, postdoctoral fellow with University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering, joins Tamara Cherry to explain.
12:20 – Tamara Cherry is joined by her brother, Josh Cherry, a massive Oilers fan who attended game four, to discuss the team forcing game six in its Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Florida Panthers.
