Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing important access to local news. Thankfully, it’s a different story in Saskatchewan.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:
Wed., July 8: Our reporters learned recently that photo radar boxes around Saskatchewan are sitting empty. SGI is saying very little, but Murray Wood doubts it’ll make any difference to safety – just revenue.
Tues., July 7: If you find yourself needing a program to keep track of what various political parties stand for, Murray Wood says it’s easy: the answer is mostly winning power, which sometimes means doing a policy 180.
Mon., July 6: Murray Wood give a shout out to the hardworking news team for answering the bell when our listeners and readers need to know about severe weather in Saskatchewan.
Fri., July 3: 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 includes non-stop rain and the controversy surrounding a downtown Regina mosque.
Thurs., July 2: Michael Zaplitny loved radio, his family and his friends. Not necessarily in that order. Murray Wood says the people who knew him – and News Talk Radio – are better for him.
