Old photos remind us our downtowns used to be places people went to more often. Murray Wood says a lot has changed, including perceptions of safety, so what are we willing to do about it?
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:
Mon., Aug. 17: If bad teams find a way to lose and good teams find a way to win, Murray Wood wonders why a good team sometimes finds a way to lose to a bad team? And why is it always the Riders with that formula?
Fri., Aug. 14: 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 the Saskatoon Berries and a lack of attendance numbers for the QCX.
Thurs., Aug. 13: A long-time dry cleaning business just closed in Regina. Its owner says business dropped because people don’t dress up as much anymore. Murray Wood wonders: Whatever happened to pride of appearance?
Wed., Aug. 12: Governments are raking in higher resource revenues thanks to high oil prices. Murray Wood says if that’s a justification for a tax break, should it also be a reason to ask the industry to give consumers a break?
Tues., Aug. 11: Toasts Not Tariffs is the name of a coalition of U.S. liquor companies trying to convince Donald Trump his unprovoked trade war with Canada is hurting Americans. Murray Wood says they have the… proof.








