Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the big news stories and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Evan checks in with Warren Kinsella, Ontario-based lawyer, author and consultant, as the clock runs out on Trump’s 35 per cent tariff deadline to agree to a new trade deal.
Listener Question: What do you think of Canada’s response to Trump’s tariff deadline?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Canada and the U.S. might be strong neighbours now, but back in the 18th century, the relationship looked a lot different. Ralph Nurnberger, former foreign policy assistant, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Georgetown University professor and senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, joins Evan and takes us back in time to the era between 1774 and 1816. He shares insight on how the two countries grew up side-by-side, but took very different paths.
LQ: Do you think Canada made the right choice back in the 18th and 19th centuries to stay loyal to Britain?
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!
10:30 – After Wednesday’s vote to approve new costs for a new indoor aquatic facility in Regina, Evan welcomes Regina city councillor, David Froh, to share why he and others are in favour of the project still, despite it’s costly price tag. He joins this week’s edition of Bugs ‘n Hugs.
LQ: Do you agree with the dec to approve the aquatic facility in Regina?
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES.
11:15 – A Saskatchewan golf and country club is celebrating its golden anniversary. Valerie Senger, member of the board of directors of Sherwood Forest Golf and Country Club and Ron Johnson, president of Sherwood Forest Golf and Country Club, join Evan to talk about the last 50 years of the club and the fun-filled events for the anniversary weekend.
LQ: Where’s your favourite place for a weekend getaway in Saskatchewan?
11:30 – For a group of men from Saskatchewan, basketball is more than just a sport; it creates community. Justin Lee, CEO and co-founder of Buckets and Borders, which is a non-profit group that restores basketball courts around not only Canada, but the world. Justin joins Evan to discuss the organization’s goal for 2025 and how basketball can change a community.
LQ: What sport or activity means a lot to you?
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!
