Murray Wood: Friday's hot or not from superheroes to kickoff
Murray Wood runs down what's hot and what's not this Friday, from 3D Superman punches to Saskatchewan's record-setting s...
WITH GUEST HOST TAYLOR MACPHERSON
8:30 – After a long, smoky week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in action tonight. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter for 980 CJME and 650 CKOM, joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to discuss the upcoming game and concerns about implications from the haze hanging over the province.
Listener Question: Do you think the smoke could affect tonight’s game?
9:00 – Statues of historic Canadian figures have become a hot topic of conversation. Behind closed doors, a federal board quietly decided no historic plaques will be made to remember Sir John A. Macdonald, despite his “historic person” status. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter, joins Taylor MacPherson to explain how the situation was made
LQ: Do you think Canada should continue to publicly commemorate historic figures like John A. Macdonald, or has the time come to step back from honouring them?
9:30 – Changes are coming to how teenagers across the pond can vote. In the United Kingdom’s next election, 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote. Scott Stirrett, founder and CEO of Venture for Canada, believes Canada should follow suit. He joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to explain why he believes these youths are ready to participate in the political process and how it could help Canada’s “youth voting crisis.”
LQ: Do you think 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in Canada?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Taylor MacPherson with his recipe for LOADED GRILLED NACHOS.
11:15 – The prairie mentality of remaining humble and working hard is what landed a Saskatchewan-based actor on the big screen. Bailey Bourget, Regina-based actor, joins Taylor MacPherson to chat about his upcoming mini-series being filmed in Vancouver, where he just landed the supporting-lead role. He’ll chat about being on set, and what he plans to do next!
LQ: What’s your favourite movie with a Canadian actor/location/nod OR favourite Canadian actor?
11:30 – When on a road trip in Saskatchewan, how many abandoned buildings do you see? What about old grain elevators? To you, it might not mean much, but to this Saskatchewan-based photographer, it’s her favourite thing to capture. Susan Smith Brazill, Chasing Yesterday photographer, joins Taylor MacPherson to share why she’s captivated by “forgotten spaces” and how she uses photography to tell a story.
LQ: What is your favourite visual on the prairies?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
