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 ...
8:30 – Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump called off tariff negotiations with Canada after an anti-tariff ad ran by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, which featured remarks from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Ford is standing by the ad. Evan discusses Thursday night’s news with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.
LIVE: Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.
LQ: What do you think about the ad aired by Doug Ford?
9:00 – On Thursday morning, we learned the details of a bail reform announcement teased by Prime Minister Mark Carney last week. We check in with Curt Griffiths, professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology, to discuss what these reforms will look like and what issues are most pressing in our Canadian criminal justice system today.
LIVE: Curt Griffiths, professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology.
LQ: Do you think bail reform is the best fix to be focusing on right now when it comes to crime in Canada?
9:30 – After the flurry of events that came last night after Ontario Premier aired an attack ad on tariffs featuring comments from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Evan chats with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, to hear about the response to this ad and the reaction last night on Capitol Hill.
Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press.
LQ: Does this symbolize the final nail in the coffin for Canada’s tariff negotiations with the U.S.?
Then, Evan goes to open phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
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 Evan with his recipe for TACO PASTA SHELLS.
LIVE: Belton Johnson, Saskatchewan Cattle Association.
11:15 – The weather is starting to turn cooler as October nears its end for the year. Evan welcomes Melissa Zimmer, board president of Bridge City Warmth community support, to share the work they do each year for those who are unhoused in Saskatoon and what this time of year means for them and the people they help.
LIVE: Melissa Zimmer, board president of Bridge City Warmth (BCW) community support.
LQ: Have you ever volunteered to help the unhoused?
11:30 – The upcoming Vanier Cup is to be held in Regina this year, and there’s a lot of action leading up to game day on Nov. 22nd. Evan is joined by his lovely wife, Jodie Bray, committee member for the upcoming Vanier Cup 2025, to share more about the Regina festivities coming up before the final kick off on game day!
LIVE: Jodie Bray, committee member for the upcoming Vanier Cup 2025.
LQ: Will you be going to see the Vanier Cup this year?
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!
