Murray Wood: When football is just a game
There is extra anticipation around the Roughriders' first-place showdown with the Elks tonight. Murray Wood says everyon...
8:30 – Wildfire smoke is once again rolling into Saskatchewan, raising concerns about air quality and serving as a not-so-friendly reminder that close to 1,000 wildfires are burning across the country right now, including 56 active fires in Saskatchewan. Kyle Brittain, severe weather journalist, joins the show to explain the intricacies of the wildfire season and if Canada is doing enough to prevent these disasters.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada is doing enough to prevent wildfires?
9:00 – On Monday, President Donald Trump imposed even more tariffs on Canada, claiming we are treating American goods and companies unfairly. This has given the Premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney a LOT to talk about at the Premiers’ meeting in PEI this week. Now Carney has to respond, but how will he? Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to bring us up to speed.
LQ: What does Canada need to do to stand up to Trump and his tariff threats?
9:30 – Today, Evan is live from Ag in Motion, broadcasting from the Federated Co-op Limited booth. Joining him is Matt Conacher, Director, Ag Solutions, Federated Co-operatives, to talk about the services Co-op offers in helping Saskatchewan producers make decisions in the field—from seeding to harvest and beyond.
10:00 – Saskatchewan MLAs are among the highest-paid politicians in North America, according to a new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director, joins Evan to talk about the findings in the report and whether politicians are being paid too much.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan MLAs be taking a pay cut?
10:30 – Doctors from coast to coast are calling for Canada’s premiers to move quickly on existing solutions to address the country’s growing health-care challenges. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) President and a dermatologist from St. John’s, NL, joins Evan to discuss what doctors are facing in the health-care system and what they think needs to change.
LQ: What do you think is the biggest problem with health care in Saskatchewan right now?
11:00 – Air conditioning is something a lot of people use during the summer to keep cool. But John Rapley, author and contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, argues that our reliance on AC could actually come with some unexpected consequences for our health and the environment. He joins Evan now to share his thoughts.
LQ: Do you think air conditioning is a necessity or a luxury?
11:30 – We’ve heard of satellites in orbit, but what about a giant space mirror meant to create “sunlight on demand?” While this might sound interesting, astronomers are raising serious concerns about what it could mean for the night sky and scientific research. Samantha Lawler, associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, joins the show to explain what this project is and why she’s concerned.
12:00 – The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ response to the crash that killed Jayden Dalke and Bhishma Rajyaguru has sparked a broader conversation about crisis communications. When tragedy strikes, and facts are still emerging, how do organizations decide what to say, when to say it and how much information to share? To delve into this, Evan is joined by Carey Hyndman, owner of Your Voice Consulting.
LQ: Have the Riders struck the right balance honouring both Jayden Dalke and Bhishma Rajyaguru at tonight’s game?
