8:30 – Evan catches up on politics this week with Toronto Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley, after Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House and met on Wednesday with Canada’s premiers.
LIVE: Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.
Listener Question: Do you see value in a minority government for Canada, where both Conservatives and Liberals are required to work together for things to be accomplished?
9:00 – An author with Saskatchewan roots is getting her day in court. After launching a defamation lawsuit against a professor at the University of Regina eight years ago, journalist and author of When Police Become Prey: The Cold Hard Facts of Neil Stonechild’s Freezing Death, Candis McLean, joins Evan to talk about her case finally coming before the courts after all this time.
LIVE: Candis McLean, journalist and author of When Police Become Prey: The Cold Hard Facts of Neil Stonechild’s Freezing Death.
9:15 – 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 – Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, and Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan’s and your questions and give an update on each city’s state of affairs.
LIVE: Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon.
LIVE: Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina.
LQ: Questions for Mayors Block or Bachynski? Call 1-877-332-8255!
11:00 – What war stories do you have in your family? How did your ancestors contribute to the war efforts? Call Evan to share your bit of history at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – It’s always important to talk about mental health, but May is an especially unique time to talk about it since it’s Mental Health Month. Todd Rennebohm, author, podcast host and mental health advocate, has faced his own difficult journey with suicidal thoughts and substance abuse. He joins Evan to chat about the importance of mental health.
LIVE: Todd Rennebohm, author, podcast host and mental health advocate.
LQ: How often do you check in with yourself or your loved ones about mental health?
12:00 – A polka musical legend visits Evan in the Regina studio! Walter Ostanek, Canadian polka musician, joins Evan with his accordion, accompanied by Brian Sklar, Canadian country music performer, to play and discuss Walter’s visit to Saskatchewan this weekend for his 90th birthday celebration.
LIVE: Walter Ostanek, Canadian polka musician.
LIVE: Brian Sklar, Canadian country music performer.