The Evan Bray Show – Tuesday, Oct. 20

8:30 – Albertans have had their say on separation, but what do the referendum results mean for the province’s political future? Ryan Jespersen, Real Talk show host, joins Evan to break down the vote, and how people are feeling in Alberta this morning.

Listener Question: What do you think of yesterday’s referendum results?

9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

10:00 – When a dog goes missing, every minute counts — but knowing how to search can make all the difference, and Saskatchewan does not have a specialized team when it comes to missing dogs. Lyne Delorme, a volunteer with Quebec’s Ge Cherche Charly (Looking for Charly), a missing dog rescue service, joins us to share how her team helped find a missing dog in Saskatchewan.

LQ: Should Saskatchewan push to have a missing dog rescue?

10:30 – Bell’s proposed AI data centre is facing pushback from Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation, which says the project is on its traditional land. Chief Rodger Redman joins us to explain why Bell’s refusal to formally consult with the Nation is raising concerns — and what happens next.

LQ: Should a company be required to consult with First Nations if a major project is being built on their traditional land?

11:00 – Harvest is crunch time for farmers, but this year, rising diesel prices, expensive grain drying and mounting financial pressures are making an already tough job even harder. There’s also a proposed mega tax deduction that could offer some relief. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins us to break down the costs, the challenges and what this harvest means for farmers’ bottom lines.

11:30 – Albertans have cast their ballots in a historic referendum, and now we’re waiting for all the results — but what we do know is the results of Question 10 on whether to remain in Canada or begin the process toward a separation vote. David Akin, veteran political reporter and Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News, joins us to break down what the results could mean for Alberta, the federal government and the future of Canadian unity.

LQ: Despite the results of this vote, what do you think Alberta’s next steps are?

12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Ryan Jespersen, Real Talk show host, media personality, event host and keynote speaker.