Murray Wood: What happened to basic manners?
At the risk of sounding old fashioned, Murray Wood is questioning the manners of some of the people he meets. He says pe...
8:30 – As students settle down into a new school year, Evan welcomes Manitoba public high school teacher and vice principal, education policy researcher and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, Michael Zwaagstra, to discuss his recent research into provincial education funding and university student behaviour.
Listener Question: Are you concerned about university culture for students?
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.
10:00 – Cryptocurrency is a term we’re hearing more and more, but do we really understand what it means? Dr. Enchuan Shao, associate professor in economics at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to answer his questions and those from listeners about the basics of crypto, how it works in our world today and what sort of impact it is having.
LQ: Have a question about crypto for our expert? Call or text in at 1-877-332-8255!
11:00 – AI companions are a new form of technology with a lot of heavy implications, according to Brian McQuinn, University of Regina associate professor and co-director for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict. Evan welcomes him to the show to discuss these companions, the latest in artificial intelligence and to answer listener questions! Call or text in to ask the expert at 1-877-332-8255!
LQ: What questions or concerns do you have about AI? Call Evan and Brian with all your questions at 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – Almost 70 people died in 2024 alone due to rail-related incidents. In honour of Rail Safety Week, Evan welcomes Brad Bidulka, constable with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Police Service (CPKC PS) and Operation Lifesaver chairperson for Saskatchewan, to speak more to the importance of rail safety in Saskatchewan.
LQ: What do you tell your kids to keep them from taking risks when it comes to train tracks?
