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Sarah Mills: Press freedom at stake in new U.S. Pentagon rules

By CKOM News Oct 15, 2025 | 8:00 AM

New rules restricting what the media can do at the Pentagon has the likes of CNN and Fox News crying foul. As Sarah Mills explains, history shows press freedom is vital, regardless of who is in the White House.

The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.

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Tues., Oct. 14: Apologizing for a Harry Potter event because you don’t like the views of an author is not an approach any of us should be cheering for. Sarah Mills says the situation in Vancouver is counterproductive.

Fri., Oct. 10: Tilly Norwood has been introduced to the world as the first AI actress. But, Sarah Mills argues, art is a collaborative process, and artificial intelligence could never replace the work of someone like Nicole Kidman.

Thurs., Oct. 9: Recent stats from the United States show a massive drop in alcohol exports to Canada, but as Sarah Mills argues, that doesn’t necessarily mean it has helped Canadian consumers.

Wed., Oct. 8: Despite her best efforts, Sarah Mills still can’t seem to win when it comes to getting tickets to next year’s World Cup in North America. But despite the long struggle, she may have finally found an in.

Tues., Oct. 7: Mark Carney is trying to end the trade battle with Donald Trump, but Sarah Mills says until Trump hears more of the American story on tariffs and their detrimental effects, Carney’s trip to DC may be for nothing.