Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
8:30 – Canada’s industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it’s sparking a lot of debate about what that means for the economy. Critics argue it could lead to higher costs, reduced investment and pressure on jobs. Ross McKitrick, professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, specializing in environmental economics at the University of Guelph, joins the show to break down the real cost to Canadians of the industrial carbon tax.
Listener Question: Who should really pay for fighting climate change—the companies, the workers, or all of us?
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 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – Spring break is here! But is it really a break? It’s supposed to be a time to recharge, but between travel, family logistics, endless emails and heavy news, it can be truly hard to unplug. Liane Davey, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist, joins the show to share why time off alone isn’t enough and what can actually help us reset.
LQ: Do you actually relax on vacation?
11:30 – The U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran is now in its fifth week, with ongoing strikes on military targets as Donald Trump says U.S. operations could wrap up within weeks. Iran has rejected ceasefire proposals, and concerns are growing about oil prices and wider economic fallout. To talk about where this war is heading and what an end might look like, we’re joined by Christian Leuprecht, professor at Royal Military College and Queen’s University, editor of the Canadian Military Journal, and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
LQ: Does this feel like a war with a plan — or a war that could just spiral?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Ross McKitrick, professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, specializing in environmental economics at the University of Guelph.
