Show Segments

8:30 – Climate change will be a big election issue for many in the upcoming federal election, especially among younger voters. That means Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer are both touting their climate plans, but National Post Columnist Matt Gurney says the debate is entirely overblown. He says the Liberals are touting their carbon pricing scheme but promising not to raise the tax high enough to meet our Paris target or make a real difference. Gurney writes that “if the fate of the world hinges on the Liberal plan vs the Conservative plan, I regret to inform you that we’re all doomed.” He joins John now to discuss the climate plans and why he’s writing off the debate as “stupid.”

LIVE: Matt Gurney, National Post columnist and editor.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – Jason Skehar, CEO of Bonavista Energy Corporation, says Saskatchewan has a big opportunity to use natural gas, which he describes as the cleanest hydrocarbon in the world, to help the province meet its emissions reductions targets. While market access for Canadian energy remains an issue, Skehar says Canadian LNG has a big role to play in emissions reduction strategies both in Canada and around the world. Skehar will be speaking at a Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Luncheon in Regina Sept. 4, but first he joins our show to discuss the role of natural gas in our energy future.

LIVE: Jason Skehar, President/CEO of Bonavista Energy Corporation.

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Urban Cellars. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card for Urban Cellars.

12:00 – Prince Albert comedian Kelly Taylor is in the running for the SiriusXM Top Comic competition, competing against the best in Canada. The contest is currently in the semi-final stage, where members of the public can vote online for their favourites. The finalists will be performing in Toronto at the SiriusXM Comedy Gala at Just for Laughs, and a panel of judges will choose a winner to take home $25,000 and the title of Top Comic 2019. Taylor has been in the finals twice before, and is hoping to take the top spot this year. He joins John now to discuss the contest and comedy in Saskatchewan.

LIVE: Kelly Taylor, comedian and morning co-host on XFM in Prince Albert.