Murray Wood: Why this Roughrider season has not been like a roller coaster
Murray Wood says the Saskatchewan Roughriders' fans like him remain defiantly optimistic no matter what, even if they so...
8:30 – The Parti Québécois appears poised to form government, bringing the question of Quebec sovereignty back to the centre of Canadian politics. Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play, Question Period for CTV, and The Vassy Kapelos Show, joins Evan to break down the election results and what comes next for Quebec, Ottawa and the rest of the country.
Listener Question: With talks of another referendum vote, what does this secondary separatist movement say about the current state of Canada?
9:00 – 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 – Hunting season is underway, and there is nothing worse than hearing stories about poached and dumped wildlife, and according to a report from last year, it “happens too often.” Braden Cherney, Inspector with the Conservation Officer Service, joins the show to share tips for hunters and what the public needs to know about suspected poaching or dumped wildlife.
LQ: Should the penalties be tougher for people who waste or illegally kill wildlife?
10:30 – We all share public spaces, but some people seem to forget that other people are there too. From speakerphone conversations and loud videos to cutting in line and ignoring personal space, everyday public etiquette can be a real source of frustration. Charles MacPherson, an etiquette expert, butler and president of Charles MacPherson Associates, joins the show to talk about what happened to the unwritten rules of being considerate in public.
LQ: What’s the one thing people do in public that drives you absolutely crazy?
11:00 – Donald Trump is the oldest person ever elected U.S. president, taking office for his second term at 78, while many of America’s most powerful political leaders are well into their 70s and 80s. Samuel Moyn, Professor of Law and History at Yale University and author of Gerontocracy in America, joins Evan to discuss his argument that older generations are holding onto political power, wealth, housing and top jobs while younger generations wait for their turn.
LQ: Should there be a maximum age to run for office? If yes, how old is too old?
11:30 – From a little girl watching air shows in small-town Saskatchewan to a career as an aerospace engineering officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Major Nadine Dale has taken quite a journey through aviation. Now, she’s being honoured with a prestigious award in aviation. She joins Evan to talk about her career and what continues to inspire her about aviation.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play, Question Period for CTV, and The Vassy Kapelos Show.
