Murray Wood: Why buy American, when there may be a Swede-er deal for Canada?

By CKOM News Nov 19, 2025 | 8:18 AM

Donald Trump doesn’t want Canada making cars for the U.S. market, so Murray Wood is wondering why Canada should buy American-made fighter jets? Meanwhile, Sweden thinks it has a better idea for Canada.

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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Tues., Nov. 18: Murray Wood says the Saskatchewan Roughriders are a family team in ways that most teams can’t match, with multiple generations represented in both the dressing room and the stands.

Fri., Nov. 14: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week, Wood is presenting a special Grey Cup edition of hot or not ahead of the big game on Sunday.

Thurs., Nov. 13: Not only does Winnipeg not have their team in a home Grey Cup game, but Murray Wood says they’re now faced with the prospect of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and their fans moving in.

Wed., Nov. 12: Canada is losing ground to a dangerous and highly contagious virus that we had once virtually eradicated thanks to a vaccine – a simple strategy that previous generations embraced with great relief.