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8:30 – The United States and Israel launch attacks on Iran Saturday morning in what President Donald Trump said was a “massive operation” to destroy the country’s military capabilities, eliminate the threat of creating nuclear weapons and allow the people of Iran to take over their government. It was a weekend not short of changing headlines. To catch us up, Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins guest host Brent Loucks on the latest in Washington, Ottawa and Iran.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada should get involved with the conflict in Iran?
9:00 – On Sunday morning Donald Trump says U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran were “ahead of schedule,” claiming 48 Iranian leaders have been killed, while U.S. officials say B-2 strikes hit underground missile launchers and deny Iranian claims that the USS Abraham Lincoln was struck. This is a story that is developing quickly to sort through the latest Brent is joined by Negar Mojtahedi, Iran International reporter and host of the Eye for Iran Podcast series.
LQ: Is this military action in Iran a good move?
9:30 – Despite decades of safe and effective medications for alcohol use disorder, fewer than two per cent of Americans with the condition receive them, largely due to stigma, lack of awareness, and underprepared doctors. Surprisingly, new drugs like Ozempic are getting attention, for their ability to treat alcohol addiction. To talk about this we’re joined by Emily Stewart, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider.
LQ: Did you know there are medications that actually make alcohol less appealing? Why do you think most people never hear about them?
10:00 – Global energy markets are bracing for a major shock after joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, with fears that escalation could disrupt oil flows from a region that supplies about 20 per cent of the world’s crude. While there has been no confirmed damage to infrastructure or shipping so far, uncertainty alone is pushing prices higher. To talk about what we’re seeing and what we might see Brent speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.
LQ: Are you worried about the impact Iran instability could have on the Canadian economy?
10:30 – Saskatchewan is a mineral-rich province, which is driving a number of new projects. But a group in Ottawa are advocating for the communities that could be impacted by these projects, which have been linked to increased violence and risk of human trafficking for Indigenous women and girls. Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, President of the National Family and Survivors Circle, joins Brent to discuss the recent forum she hosted in Ottawa and how governments and industry leaders can protect vulnerable communities.
LQ: Who should be responsible if a mining project harms a community?
11:00 – The military action in Iran can feel very distant but of course there are many Iranian-Canadians right here in Saskatchewan. Brent is joined by Pooyan Arab, Executive Director of the Iranian Association of Saskatchewan.
LQ: Are you optimistic about the outcome of the Iranian military action?
11:30 – A restaurant in Saskatoon was temporarily closed after a patron found a cockroach cooked into their sandwich. How common are cockroaches in homes and businesses in Saskatchewan? Shawn Sherwood, Poulin’s exterminator joins the show to answer that question! He will also share tips on how to keep those creepy-crawlers out of your home.
LQ: Do you have a question for our pest expert? Give Brent and Shawn a call at 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – There’s a lot on the agenda as MLAs get set to return to the Legislative Building for the spring sitting. All eyes are on the upcoming budget and what big bills could be passed.
Lisa Shick, senior reporter with 980 CJME, joins guest host Brent Loucks to help us break down what really matters this session and what you should be keeping a close eye on.
LQ: Do you support involuntary addiction treatment if it could save lives?
