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Murray Wood: Who’s hot… and who’s not

By CKOM News Jan 9, 2026 | 8:01 AM

Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes Trump’s comments on NATO, the flu season and “Mr. Goalie” Glenn Hall.

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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Thurs., Jan. 8: The Saskatchewan RCMP’s annual list of ridiculous 9-1-1 calls is out, and Murray Wood marvels that people can actually be dumb enough to call the emergency line over a pork chop or missing phone.

Wed., Jan. 7: The case of a Saskatchewan game farm that was luring in wild animals and letting foreigners pay to shoot them is one more reason why Murray Wood feels these operations violate hunting ethics.

Tues., Jan. 6: They’re back! The prestigious – and maybe ignominious – Wood File Ledgie Awards. Which politicians and supporting cast members did Murray Wood find ‘deserving’ this year?

Mon., Jan. 5: U.S. President Donald Trump made pretty clear that the U.S. runs Venezuela now, but Murray Wood says the rest of the world is still waiting to hear what that means.

Fri., Jan. 2: Murray Wood says a child needing a morning snuggle always takes priority over mundane things like work. As times goes by, memory will prove that it was always the best use of your time.