Murray Wood: Trump and Hegseth may regret restricting reporters at Pentagon

By CKOM News Oct 21, 2025 | 8:01 AM

Murray Wood says Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth may regret imposing restrictions on Pentagon-based reporting. When you try to block reporters, Wood says the good ones will work harder to try and get the story.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Mon., Oct. 20: Murray Wood says Prime Minister Mark Carney is in a difficult spot, caught between trade issues with the U.S. and China. Do we risk losing canola markets to avoid angering U.S. President Donald Trump?

Fri., Oct. 17: 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 includes housing starts in Saskatchewan and the former prime minister’s new romance.

Thurs., Oct 16: This week, Canada Union of Postal Workers began a rotating strike, but Murray wonders if this change in tactic will have much impact on your life.

Wed., Oct. 15: For the first time since Hamas terrorists launched an attack on Israel two years ago, Murray Wood says there is hope for peace in the region thanks to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release.

Tues., Oct. 14: Murray Wood says circles sometimes close in ways that seem to have some symmetry, and Thanksgiving has him feeling lots of gratitude to the people who changed his life for the better over the years.