The Evan Bray Show – Friday, May 1

8:30 – Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some stations. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, has been tracking fuel trends for decades and joins us to break down why this is happening and when drivers could see relief.

Listener Question: Should the SaskParty cut the provincial government’s gas tax?

9:00 – Earlier this week, the feds announced the sovereign wealth fund. The conservatives, including Andrew Scheer, member of Parliament for Regina—Qu’Appelle, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, are calling this the “debt fund.” Scheer joins the show to share why he thinks Canadians would be better off without this fund.

LQ: Should the government be spending the $25B on something else?

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 Steak Kabobs w/ Chimichurri Sauce.

11:30 – A new report from the Fraser Institute shows us young people are struggling to find work right now, even though the overall economy is still growing, albeit slowly. Entry-level jobs are more competitive than usual, leaving many youth squeezed out of the labour market.  Philip Cross, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute, joins Evan to talk about the report’s findings.

LQ: When you were a teen, finding a job felt easier. Do you think young people today are facing a tougher job market?  

12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO.