Murray Wood: Who's being fooled this April 1?
Murray Wood says every day is April Fools Day in the disinformation age and, as ever, some people will never believe the...
8:30 – The federal government has released carbon pricing impact data a day ahead of when the House of Commons was set to debate a Conservative motion calling for the information to be released. Canadian Press reporter, Mia Rabson, joins Evan to break down the data and what its implications could be.
9:00 – Canadian pride amongst Canadians and throughout the world seems to have diminished. How could a healthy sense of nationalism and pride in our diversity be fostered once again? Tasha Kheiriddin, national PostMedia political columnist, asserts that UK Rishi Suna’s promise upon election to require a year of mandatory military or civilian service for 18-year-olds could hold promise. She joins Evan to explain her perspective.
9:30 – An incredible story telling the story of an elite group of fighters that has been on the front lines of every major battle during the war against Ukraine was published last week in the Globe and Mail. Mark MacKinnon, senior international correspondent with the Globe and Mail, joins Evan from London, England, to speak to this incredible feature he penned.
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!
This week, we invite listeners to call in with special hugs – stories about their dads ahead of Father’s Day! Tell us what makes your dad the World’s Best — what is he best at?
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED BELL PEPPERS.
11:15 – Saskatchewan Minister of Health, Everett Hindley, joins Evan to talk about a very special effort to bring Taylor Swift #BacktoSaskatch with the incentive of renaming the town of Swift Current to Taylor Swift.
11:30 – It’s Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week. Evan sits down with Dr. David Kuhl, a men’s health clinician and researcher, to discuss some new research that finds young, gay, bisexual and racialized men face a higher risk of depression and anxiety.
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and take home a weekly prize! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!
