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 – Recent incidents across Canada have raised concerns about the safety of places of worship. In Saskatchewan alone, a synagogue in Saskatoon was targeted during prayer, a Regina mosque faced threats after broadcasting its call to prayer and a Ukrainian Orthodox church in Regina was recently vandalized. Dr. Barbara Perry, professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at Ontario Tech University and Director, Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, joins Evan to discuss why places of worship continue to be targeted and what can be done to address hate in our communities.
Listener Question: Do you think hate-motivated crimes are becoming a bigger problem in Canada? Why?
9:00 – The Regina mosque has resumed broadcasting its call to prayer, this time including an English translation, after previously pausing the practice following threats made against the congregation. While many see the broadcast as an expression of religious freedom, others argue it infringes on their own rights. Dwight Newman, constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law and Canada research chair in rights, communities and constitutional law, joins Evan to explain what rights we have here in Canada when it comes to freedom of religion.
LQ: Should religious institutions be allowed to publicly express their faith if they follow local bylaws?
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 Smoked Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs.
11:15 – An upcoming hockey tournament in Saskatoon is about more than what happens on the ice. The event will also put a focus on mental health and helping young people develop tools to deal with challenges and adversity. Joining us now is D Jay McGrath, founder of The Mental Health Classic.
11:30 – Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has been urging Albertans to reject separation, but Danielle Paradis, an Edmonton-based writer, editor, podcaster and associate professor at MacEwan University, says he helped create the political conditions that allowed the movement to grow in the first place. She joins the show to explain her argument.
LQ: Do you think political leaders should be held responsible for movements they helped create, even after they’ve left office?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
