Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Lately, there have been some confusing and contradictory developments out of Washington involving Donald Trump and the continuous tensions with Iran. Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, joins the show to sort through some of the latest headlines in Washington and Iran and explain what else Canadians should keep a close eye on with our neighbours down south.
Listener Question: Do you take everything Donald Trump says seriously? Should a president always be serious, especially when talking about war, for example?
9:00 – After almost two years of back and forth between the federal government and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, a financial audit has concluded that the FSIN owes over $28 million. Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand has previously called this “one of the biggest scandals in First Nations history.” He joins us now to share his thoughts after the revised audit was released.
9:30 – 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 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for Stuffed Pepper Soup.
11:15 – Great Western Brewing Company has officially brewed its first beer at a new $25-million Saskatchewan facility, marking a major investment in the province and a commitment to staying independent. The expansion supports local jobs, Western farmers, and sustainable brewing while strengthening the company’s long-term presence in Western Canada and Michael Brennan, president & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company Ltd. joins the show.
11:30 – Joining Evan, Canadian actor and comedian, Dan Petronijevic, to talk about his new show BLUE COLLAR, a new Crave series where he trades acting for some of the toughest, dirtiest jobs in the country — no script, no shortcuts. It’s a raw, often funny look at working-class life and the people who do the hard jobs most of us never see.
LQ: On BLUE COLLAR, he tries a lot of hard jobs. What job do you feel is the most underappreciated?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press.
