Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – It’s been just under a week since U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff. The premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet yesterday to discuss the country’s next steps. Chris Lane, President and CEO of Economic Development Regina, incoming Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP) President and CEO, joins Tamara Cherry to explain what this means for Regina and the province.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada relies too heavily on trade with the U.S.? Should we be doing more to expand into other markets?
9:00 – Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump sent out a letter to over a dozen major pharmaceutical companies demanding they lower the cost of drugs in the United States and raise prices in other countries, including Canada. Michael Fougere, CEO for the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss what this could mean for Canadians if the companies follow through with Trump’s demands.
LQ: Do you think Canada should push back against U.S. efforts to influence our drug prices?
9:30 – What’s happening in the world of technology this week? Guest host Tamara Cherry is joined by Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist, to talk about the top tech news in your feed.
LQ: What should the line be when it comes to using AI for work or school?
10:00 – While there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, research out of the U.S. tells us there are several ways to reduce or slow the progression. Jessica Langbaum, senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institution in Phoenix, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss the study’s findings and how we can take this knowledge and apply it to our daily lives.
LQ: Do you think insurance should cover the costs of gym memberships, dietitian services, or social programs for people at-risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia?
10:30 – Doctors in British Columbia are now prescribing time outdoors as medicine. While science can’t explain why it works, there are many health benefits to being out in nature. Raymond Chipeniuk, adjunct professor for the School of Planning and Sustainability at University of Northern British Columbia and Ph.D. in Regional Planning and Resource Development, joins Tamara Cherry to explain the importance of getting outdoors and how urban planning could improve green spaces for people living in major centres.
LQ: Do you think doctors prescribing time outdoors is going too far?
11:00 – Do you see the value in a requirement to get people outside more? Or do you think it’s ridiculous that nature is warranting a medical prescription now? Call Tamara with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – A Saskatchewan agriculture researcher is stepping into a new role to advance crop breeding even further. Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Tamara Cherry to chat about her latest research projects and how she hopes to bridge science and tech with agriculture.
LQ: What developments do you hope to see when it comes to agriculture?
12:00 – It’s a name that needs no introduction: Canadian singer Bif Naked stopped in Saskatchewan for a few shows in our major cities. She joins Tamara Cherry to chat about her latest album and what’s next for the iconic punk rocker.
