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8:30 – Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the joint military campaign against Iran is progressing “ahead of schedule,” with strikes aimed at dismantling Tehran’s missile and nuclear capabilities and tens of senior Iranian figures reported killed. To talk about this and also where Canada stands amid this international conflict Evan is joined by Kaveh Shahrooz, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.
LQ: Do you trust President Trump to make sure this is done right? Or is he going to bungle it?
9:00 – Military action almost always has a geopolitical undertone, according to our next guest. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins the show to talk about the ongoing conflict in Iran that ignited over the weekend. He’ll talk about what could be next for all countries involved and Canada’s role, or lack thereof, in the conflict.
LQ: Would you support Canada providing military support if asked?
9:30 -Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio is the new president of the University of Saskatchewan. He is all about teamwork, transparency, and big ideas. He joins Evan to talk about his background, his “moving forward together” approach, and his vision for the university’s future.
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 – Cash is out, apps are in! As of Sunday, Regina has officially ended coin-operated parking downtown. Now, if you want to park, you’ve got to use the PayByPhone app, website, or call in — no coins, no cash, no excuses.
But not everyone is happy. Seniors and folks without smartphones or credit cards are asking: Is this fair? Is our city leaving people behind in a world that’s going more and more cashless?
LQ: Do you love the convenience of cashless parking, or do you miss the good old days of tossing in spare change? Apps or cash – the great debate.
Call us now: 1‑877‑332‑8255 and tell us what you think!
11:30 – Nearly half of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents say they regret the amount of debt they’ve taken on, while financial literacy gaps leave many vulnerable to unexpected life events and rising interest rates. Despite this, over half remain optimistic about being debt-free in retirement, highlighting a disconnect between current financial strain and long-term expectations. Today we’re working on our financial literacy gaps with Pamela Meger, Regina-based Licensed Insolvency Trustee with MNP LTD.
LQ: Do you have any questions about debt for our Licensed Insolvency Trustee? What do you want to know about debt… and getting out of it 1‑877‑332‑8255?
12:00 – Saskatchewan has the highest rate of gender-based violence in Canada, and YWCA Regina is responding with Upstander Online, a new digital prevention program focused on stopping harm before it escalates. To talk about this new program Evan is talking to by the person overseeing it Megan Moore, Senior Director of Community Programs, YWCA Regina.
