Show Segments

8:30 – Saskatchewan’s Justice Minister Don Morgan opposed the federal calls for bans on “assault-type firearms” when the idea was first put forward, saying there were better ways to reduce firearm crime and calling for Trudeau to reconsider his bans in favour of a more collaborative approach with the provinces. Now that the bans have taken effect, Morgan joins Gormley to discuss the Saskatchewan Government’s position and whether he’s concerned the bans will have a negative impact on Saskatchewan.

LIVE: Don Morgan, Saskatchewan Justice Minister.

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

10:00 – Many officials, including Prime Minister Trudeau, are warning of a potential “second wave” of COVID-19 which could undo all of the progress we’ve made in the fight against the deadly virus. Mark Humphries, history professor and author of “The Last Plague: Spanish Influenza and the Politics of Public Health in Canada,” has been a strong advocate for antibody testing in Canada. Humphries joins Gormley to discuss second waves during historical pandemics and how serological testing could help Canada avoid any massive setbacks.

LIVE: Dr. Mark Humphries, Associate Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University

11:00 – The Scripps National Spelling Bee was set to begin Saturday, but had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. We know how many people like to play along at home, so we thought we’d step up and make sure our listeners had a chance to test out their spelling chops! We’re holding the Gormley Spelling Bee today, so call 1-877-332-8255 and see if your spelling skills can win you a P-R-I-Z-E!

12:00 – How are people in this province feeling about the COVID-19 pandemic and the major restrictions affecting how everyone lives and works? Research director Lang McGilp joins Gormley to discuss the findings from Insightrix’ ninth weekly “Saskatchewan Mental Health Barometer.”

LIVE: Lang McGilp, Research Director for Insightrix Research.