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 – Heather Bonynge, director of promotions for Rawlco Radio, joins Evan to give a final tally for the Day of Caring and share how Thursday’s fundraiser went!
8:45 – Saskatchewan continues to grapple with the effects of U.S. tariffs. On Wednesday, the province announced its rollback on all U.S. counter-tariff measures. Chris Lane, CEO of Economic Development Regina, joins Evan to discuss what this means for the local economy and small businesses.
Listener Question: Do you think the Saskatchewan government made the right call by rolling back on all U.S. counter-tariff measures?
9:00 – Last night saw a dramatic attack by Israel on Iran, allegedly targeting Iran’s nuclear program. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders were killed in the strike in addition to civilians. Sean Foley, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University, joins Evan to discuss this conflict that seemingly exploded overnight.
LQ: What do you think of this sudden attack by Israel on Iran?
9:30 – Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, joins Evan to give us the latest update on health care in Saskatchewan.
LQ: What health care challenges do you think need to be addressed by the government?
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 welcome any special hugs for dads in honour of Father’s Day on Sunday!
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 SESAME GINGER BEEF SKEWERS.
11:15 –As we watch anti-ICE protests in the United States continue to grow, we look back at one of Canada’s most remarkable labour protests. It’s the 90th anniversary of the On-to-Ottawa trek. It was a protest for better working conditions during the great depression. Garnet Dishaw, retired trade unionist and amateur labour historian, joins Evan to take us back to the summer of 1935 and how the protest came to a violent halt in Regina.
LQ: Do you think enough has been done to honour the legacy of these men who protested for better working conditions?
11:30 – Dinosaurs weren’t the only wild things up north in the Cretaceous period. Research through the Canadian Light Source discovered that familiar fish were thriving in ancient Arctic waters. Now, high-tech scans are revealing their epic story. Don Brinkman, scientist at the Tyrell Museum in Drumheller and lead study author and Lisa Van Loon, University of Western Ontario researcher, join Evan to explain the evolutionary mystery.
LQ: Do you think there’s more to discover when it comes to creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago?
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 be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
