Wood file: Sometimes the better team doesn't win
Canada was snakebit in the gold medal hockey game, and sometimes, even when you dominate the other team, you come up sho...
8:30 – On Friday the U.S. Supreme court overturned Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his authority by imposing them without proper legal justification. However, Trump says he plans to fight the ruling and look for other legal and political avenues to reimpose the tariffs. Premier Moe joins guest host Taylor MacPherson to talk about what all this means for trade relations with the USA.
Listener Question: Is the Supreme Court overturning the emergency tariffs good news for Canada?
9:00 – Canada’s men’s hockey team fell 2‑1 to the U.S. in sudden‑death overtime for the silver, echoing the women’s team, which also lost 2‑1 in OT. Taylor chats with Scott Roblin, 650 CKOM Sports Reporter, for a recap of both games and a wrap-up of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
LQ: Are you disappointed with how Canada’s hockey teams performed at the Olympics?
9:30 – Canadians in Jalisco, including popular tourist spot Puerto Vallarta, have been ordered to shelter in place after violence erupted in the region, with criminal groups setting up roadblocks and burning vehicles as clashes intensify.
The federal government is warning travelers to keep a low profile and follow local authority instructions while it monitors the situation and flights into the area have been cancelled. TO hear what it is like on the ground we have Alex Docking on the line, he’s a former broadcaster, including CJME anchor and Assistant News Director, on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
LQ: Puerto Vallarta is a beloved tourist destination, have you been there? Are you worried about the violence being reported?
10:00 – A newly released report from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC), finds that rising costs of living, and global uncertainty are taking a measurable toll on Canadians’ mental health. The message is clear: good mental health doesn’t just feel good – it is an economic imperative and is essential to building a strong, resilient economy in 2026 and beyond. To talk about the report Taylor speaks with Akela Peoples, CEO of Mental Health Research Canada .
LQ: Do these findings reflect your reality — are you more burned out now than you were a few years ago?
10:30 – Iran is facing unrest and pressure over its nuclear program and human rights record. President Trump has warned Tehran to negotiate a meaningful deal or face “bad things” and is considering limited military strikes if diplomacy fails. To talk about this and Iran’s unrest more broadly Taylor is joined by Kaveh Shahrooz, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
LQ: Should Canada be doing more to support the people of Iran right now? Should we be doing it through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, or other actions?
11:00 – Guest host Taylor MacPherson catches up with Saskatoon’s Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Saskatchewan need to know.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Cam McBride? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
11:30 – Tomorrow night, The Comedy Pit showcases up-and-coming comedians honing their clean stand-up routines. Taylor welcomes in studio Ari Avivi, Producer at The Comedy Pit, and 84-year-old stand-up comedian Joe Sikora, who performed his very first set there this January!
12:00 – The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Trump from using “emergency” powers to put tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada is safer from sudden tariffs going forward, but Trump could still use other rules that would hit some provinces and industries harder than others. Taylor is joined by Carlo Dade, director for international policy and the New North America Initiative at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary to talk about whether this ruling makes things better or worse for Canada.
LQ: Are you concerned about Canada’s future trade relations with the USA?
